amaotonovel Chapter 237 The Master's Wife Must Not Be Deceived
Chapter 237 The Master's Wife Must Not Be Deceived
"You...you..." Liu Wentao pointed at Xiao Chen and Zhen Suxin with trembling fingers, but under Xiao Chen's sharp, eagle-like gaze, he swallowed back the curse words that were about to come out.
"Liu Wentao, what exactly do you want? Just say it." Zhen Suxin's face was cold, and her tone revealed obvious disgust.
Liu Wentao's face turned pale and then flushed, as if he were struggling internally. After a moment, he suddenly sneered, his face full of schadenfreude.
“Zhen Suxin, I’m here to inform you.” He deliberately dragged out his words, “You and your mother must be in the Liu family’s living room before 5 p.m. today. The Wang family will be here today with a generous dowry to propose marriage.”
As soon as Liu Wentao finished speaking, Zhen Suxin's previously composed face instantly changed color.
"A marriage proposal?" Xiao Chen frowned upon hearing this. These days, to still use such an outdated forced marriage tactic—the methods of powerful families are so antiquated. However, given Zhen Suxin's stunning beauty and her family's powerful background, it's not unreasonable for her to be arranged into a marriage of convenience.
"Since Master entrusted me with taking care of Junior Sister Suxin, I absolutely cannot stand by and watch her fate be manipulated by the Liu family and her happiness be ruthlessly destroyed." Xiao Chen secretly vowed in his heart.
"You didn't even ask for our wishes before forcing us into marriage. It's outrageous!" Zhen Suxin trembled with anger as she rebuked them.
"Heh... You and your mother have been living the high life in the Liu family all these years, haven't you?" Liu Wentao continued to mock. "Do you think the Liu family would entrust Creative Company to you to manage, given your unknown lineage? You don't actually think you're exceptionally capable, do you?"
"To tell you the truth, if your mother hadn't begged the head of the family, you and your mother would have been kicked out long ago!"
Zhen Suxin's face turned deathly pale instantly. She never expected that her mother had actually begged the head of the family in such a humble manner.
“These… all come with conditions, right?” she asked, her voice trembling.
"Of course!" Liu Wentao's laughter grew even more arrogant, his eyes filled with contempt. "Your mother has already agreed, you have no choice but to comply. Remember to be on time this afternoon, and you'd better cooperate obediently. If this marriage falls through, your family won't let you off easily!"
After saying that, Liu Wentao glared fiercely at Xiao Chen, then turned and angrily returned to his car. Clearly, he harbored a grudge against Xiao Chen and would definitely try every means to get revenge given the chance.
Watching Liu Wentao drive away in a cloud of dust, Zhen Suxin felt as if all her strength had been drained away. She slumped helplessly into the chair in the security booth, remaining silent for a long time. Her beautiful brows were tightly furrowed together, as if tied in a knot.
"Junior Sister Suxin, if there's anything I can do to help, I'll do my best," Xiao Chen said earnestly.
Zhen Suxin raised her head, her gaze falling on Xiao Chen. The scene of him easily subduing Liu Wentao just now flashed through her mind, and a glimmer of hope appeared in her eyes.
"Xiao Chen, have you studied martial arts?"
"I know a little bit, and my skills are passable," Xiao Chen replied modestly.
"Then... how many people can you handle?" Zhen Suxin asked anxiously, her eyes full of anticipation.
Xiao Chen couldn't help but chuckle softly. How many people could he handle? Probably very few people in the entire Xia Kingdom could withstand three of his moves…
"Don't worry, junior sister, most people are no match for me," he replied confidently.
"Okay, you'll come with me to the Liu family this afternoon." Zhen Suxin seemed to have made a huge decision, her eyes filled with determination. "No matter the cost, I won't let them succeed!"
Xiao Chen smiled and gently patted Zhen Suxin's shoulder, comforting her, "Junior sister, don't worry. I will never let the Wang family take you away. The Wang family is not qualified to let you marry down."
To everyone's surprise, Zhen Suxin looked at Xiao Chen as if he were a monster, her eyes filled with astonishment.
"Who told you you were going to marry me?"
Xiao Chen was stunned for a moment, his face full of confusion.
"If it wasn't you, then it could be..."
"The person the Wang family wants to propose marriage to is my mother."
"What?" Xiao Chen was completely dumbfounded, standing there frozen in place, his mind blank.
This plot development was completely unexpected. Logically, given Zhen Suxin's stunning beauty, the Wang family's attempt to force her into marriage should have targeted her. But who would have thought they were after her mother...?
For a moment, Xiao Chen felt as if he were in an absurd dream, and he was speechless for a long time.
After a moment, Xiao Chen's expression gradually turned cold and icy. Wasn't this going to harm his master's wife? His master's kindness to him was immeasurable, like that of a second parent. If it weren't for his master's rescue and guidance, Xiao Chen would probably have spent his entire life struggling at the bottom of society, never to rise above his circumstances. Although his master was sometimes capricious and unrestrained, in his heart, he was always the most respected mentor.
He would never allow anyone to bully his master's wife!
"Junior Sister Suxin, what exactly happened?" Xiao Chen asked with a solemn expression.
Zhen Suxin rolled her eyes at Xiao Chen, annoyed, and said, "Aren't you Zhen Shenxu's prized disciple? Hasn't he told you anything about my daughter and me?"
Xiao Chen fell silent helplessly. Just as Zhen Suxin had said, his master had indeed never mentioned these things.
“That heartless man abandoned us without a word when my mother was pregnant with me. We haven’t heard from him all these years, and my mother has suffered endless scorn and ridicule from others!” Zhen Suxin’s eyes burned with fierce hatred. “The Liu family looks down on her, and I have been called a bastard since birth. I don’t know how many insults and humiliations I have endured over the years!”
As she spoke, her eyes gradually welled up with tears. The discrimination and humiliation she had suffered over the years were like sharp blades piercing her heart. She had worked tirelessly, hoping to prove her abilities, earn respect, and secure a place for herself in the Liu family. But today she learned that even this general manager position was obtained through her mother's sacrifice. This was a devastating blow.
At this moment, Zhen Suxin's hatred for her biological father, whom she had never met, intensified.
Xiao Chen listened, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper. No wonder he was treated coldly and relegated to guard duty at the security booth when he first revealed his identity. Given his junior sister's resentment towards their master, it was already a sign of politeness that she hadn't kicked him out outright.
"Perhaps your father has some unavoidable difficulties..." Xiao Chen said slowly, trying to comfort Zhen Suxin.
As the Lord of the Underworld Palace, Master's identity is unique, and the forces behind him are intricately intertwined. It's unknown what kind of agreement he reached with the Xia Kingdom's high-ranking officials back then, but he vowed never to set foot in the capital again. Now, as soon as Xiao Chen arrives in this turbulent capital, he senses an undercurrent of tension, as if countless eyes are watching him from the shadows.
"Heh, your reasons?" Zhen Suxin's lips curled into a mocking smile. "What kind of reasons could make a man so heartless as to abandon his pregnant wife and unborn daughter, and not care about them for over twenty years?"
Xiao Chen was speechless for a moment, unsure how to answer. His master had instructed him that some things should not be easily revealed, and he truly didn't know how to defend his master.
"I will never forgive him," Zhen Suxin said through gritted teeth. "Since you claim to be his disciple, then come with me to the Liu family to stop the Wang family from abducting the bride and protect your master's wife. If you can't do it, then you and your master are just good-for-nothing cowards who only know how to use sweet words!"
Xiao Chen's lips twitched slightly. He had somehow gotten dragged into this and become a good-for-nothing... Zhen Suxin's hatred for her master was too deep, and she was currently in a fit of anger. He felt it was best to say less.
"I'm determined to handle this matter." Xiao Chen's eyes were firm as he said in a cold voice, "Whether the Wang family's target is you, Junior Sister, or Master's wife, they won't succeed!"