Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Lin Zheng’s expression darkened, his eyes filled with contempt.
“So this was your goal in coming to the Lin family?”
Well, duh.
What else would it be? For you, you Old Guy?
I’m not Wen Su, and I’m not the original Wen Min.
I don’t love him, and I have no desire to cling to him for status.
Naturally, I’m going to do whatever makes me most comfortable.
Many female leads in tragic romance novels are ashamed to talk about money. They love using their lack of interest in wealth to prove their purity.
Don’t spend the man’s money: Purity +1, +1, +1…
Spend the man’s money: It’s like being sold into a brothel: Purity -1, -1, -1…
I’m a material girl.
I love the sense of control that money gives me.
I don’t believe that talking about money is a man’s prerogative, either. I actually hope more women will talk about money bravely, boldly, and freely.
A mocking smile played on my lips.
“President Lin, is belittling others your special talent?”
“If it is, you’re truly gifted. If not, then this behavior is absolutely disgusting.”
“Suppressing and demeaning others doesn’t mean you possess a noble soul.”
“It only makes you look malicious, despicable, shameless, low-class, vile, filthy, vulgar, crude…”
I rattled off over a dozen adjectives in one go.
Lin Zheng’s face grew darker and darker.
Finally, he stood up, strode over, and grabbed my wrist. He squeezed my neck, forcing me backward until he slammed me against the wall.
“Wen Min, that’s enough! Don’t think I won’t touch you just because you’re Wen Su’s sister. If you push me too far, I’ll show you exactly what I’m capable of.”
My throat felt like it was on fire, hurting like hell. The hand I had been using to try and pry his fingers off gave up; instead, I swung it with all my might and slapped him across the face.
His cheek flushed red, and his grip instinctively loosened.
He stared at me with bloodshot, murderous eyes.
I coughed violently. Once I caught my breath, I straightened my back and started cursing him out.
“Yes, yes, yes, you’re so powerful, you’re so amazing.”
“You literally drove your wife to death, yet here you are, standing perfectly fine.”
“You weren’t punished by the law, and you weren’t convicted of domestic abuse.”
“You really are incredible, buddy. You’re the GOAT. Who could possibly be better than you? I’ll give you a like-no, I’ll give you a hundred thousand likes!”
Lin Zheng’s furious face turned deathly pale.
His eyes reddened, shimmering with unshed tears.
He looked as if he had been struck by a physical blow, staggering back several steps. Then, he stumbled out of the house, fleeing in a pathetic state.
The butler sighed, looking at me hesitantly as he tried to reason with me.
“The Master is actually a very good person. Miss Wen, could you please stop upsetting him?”
Ah, right, right, right.
He’s a good person.
Wen Su only paid with her life.
But hey, he feels *regret* now, doesn’t he?
My neck is still throbbing with pain, yet you have the nerve to come here and plead his case?
I barked an order at the butler.
“Get me a glass of water.”
The butler poured the water and handed it to me, his face full of expectation.
After I finished the water, my throat felt much better. I set the glass down and gave him an elegant smile.
“I think you’ve got it wrong. Look at how much more ‘lively’ my brother-in-law has been since I arrived. He’s throwing tantrums, slamming doors, and he’s not using the silent treatment anymore. Isn’t that a wonderful thing?”
The light of hope in the butler’s eyes shattered.