Chapter 407 - 407 Zeyu's Return, Ze'en's Loss of Favor
407 Zeyu’s Return, Ze’en’s Loss of Favor
Qiao An’s words embarrassed the mistress. However, shameless people were invincible.
She immediately argued, “Qiao An, look at what you’re saying. Nowadays, everyone advocates equality between men and women. No matter how old my son is, he’s still my flesh and blood. He lives alone outside and we’re separated. I have to worry about him every day.”
Qiao An sneered. “Third Sister-in-law really has double standards. If it’s your son, he has to be kept close for protection, yet your stepdaughter has to go out and become independent.”
She had crushed the woman’s pestering. Whatever the woman said, Qiao An would use it to against her. She lowered her head obediently and didn’t speak.
Everyone was a little surprised. Qiao An had always been indifferent to matters with the Li family, much less a busybody. But today, she took the initiative to side with Ze’en. There was something mysterious about this.
Qiao An was indeed selfish. She had to leave Ze’en in the Li family so that she could use Ze’en to monitor Li Tingfeng’s every word and action.
What a coincidence. On the same day, Li Tingfeng’s illegitimate son, Li Zeyu, returned.
He was indeed a handsome man and did not have the arrogance of the Li family’s children. His every move was scholarly.
Madam could not hide the satisfaction in her eyes when she saw him.
As for the mistress, she pulled her son and bragged everywhere, “Zeyu, this is Grandma. Hurry up and call her Grandma.”
“Hello, Grandma.” Li Zeyu’s voice was magnetic and gentle.
Madam was especially satisfied and nodded repeatedly. “It’s good that you’re back.”
“This is your aunt.”
“Hello, Aunt.”
“This is Second Aunt.”
“Hello, Second Aunt.”
When the woman and Li Zeyu walked up to Qiao An, the woman’s tone became a little unpleasant. Her tone turned cold. “This is your fourth aunt.”
Li Zeyu looked at Qiao An in a daze. Qiao An was too young and beautiful. She was prettier than any woman he had ever seen. Qiao An’s temperament made Li Zeyu a little dazed.
“Fourth Aunt?” he murmured.
He could not hide the disappointment in his tone.
She was actually married?
Qiao An nodded slightly in return.
At this moment, Li Ze’en took the initiative to introduce herself. “I’m Ze’en.”
Li Zeyu was a little embarrassed, but then he smiled warmly. “Hi, Sister Ze’en.”
Li Ze’en said coldly, “It’s our first time meeting. I’m not used to having a brother suddenly appear.”
Li Zeyu was a little embarrassed. His mother was shameless, but that didn’t mean he was the same. He knew his mother’s role and position. A mistress destroying someone else’s family was a role that everyone would despise.
He was pale with embarrassment. “Ze’en, I’m sorry. There are some things I can’t control.”
When his mother heard her son’s uncertain words, she was immediately furious. She scolded Li Zeyu angrily, “Son, come here. Your sister Ze’en is in the underworld and has made many shady friends. Don’t interact with her so much in the future.”
“Mom, stop talking,” Li Zeyu dissuaded her.
His gentlemanly behavior instantly won everyone’s favor.
Li Zeyu was not as unreasonable as his mother. He was well-educated and followed etiquette. He received everyone’s approval on their first meeting.
Madam beamed. “I think this child is a little similar to Zecheng when he was young. He’s so handsome and has the elegance of a famous disciple.”
It was unknown if their daughters-in-law were sincere or not, but they all echoed, “Mom, you must be happy now that you have such a good grandson.”
The old lady nodded.
No one noticed that Li Ze’en’s eyes were red in the corner.
Qiao An patted the back of her hand gently and reminded everyone weakly, “Everyone only sees the new person who smiles but not the old one who cries.”
Everyone turned to look at Qiao An when they heard her sigh. When they saw Ze’en’s teary eyes, they were ashamed.
Li Zeyu blamed himself.
Qiao An stared at him boldly and said bluntly, “Li Zeyu, you took away the love that originally belonged to Ze’en.”
Li Zeyu was very ashamed. “I’m sorry… I…”
However, this Third Madam was very domineering. She rushed to Qiao An and roared, “Qiao An, what are you saying? My Zeyu came home today to acknowledge his ancestors, but he didn’t say or do anything. What right do you have to say that he stole Li Ze’en’s love?”
She stood in front of Qiao An with her hands on her hips like a shrew.
Li Zeyu glanced at Qiao An. It felt as though he had known Qiao An for a long time. Qiao An had a sharp edge to her, but her edge was different from his mother’s. She was as quiet as an orchid in an empty valley. However, her gentle voice was like a gentle spring, moist and silent, as she overcame the enemy.
Qiao An ooked disdainfully at the shrew. “Some people’s existence is a form of harm to others.”
Li Zeyu’s eyes were filled with shame.
He said bitterly, “Fourth Aunt, I know you look down on illegitimate children like us, but my existence is out of my control. If I could choose, I definitely wouldn’t have come to this world.”
Third Madam opened her mouth. She might never have known that the son she was so proud of would be ashamed of being her son.
She was about to break down. “Qiao An, you’re too much. Did my Zeyu provoke you? Why are you humiliating him like this?”
Qiao An stole a glance at Li Zeyu and saw that his ears were red from embarrassment. She felt a little guilty.
Li Zeyu looked like he had good morals. It was rare for an immoral mother to raise such an outstanding son.
Qiao An knew her mistake and immediately said to Li Zeyu, “Li Zeyu, you’re not wrong. It’s your mother who’s wrong. She built her happiness on others’ pain.”
“However,” She changed the topic. “Li Zeyu, your appearance is a form of harm to Li Ze’en. In the future, if you can stay out of her way, please do so. Of course, if Ze’en can accept you, that’s a different story.”
Qiao An finished and exhaled.
She felt that she was quite disgraceful. In order to investigate Li Tingfeng, she had schemed to send Li Zeyu away. After all, if a young talent like Li Zeyu stayed in the Li family, Ze’en would definitely not be able to defeat him.
The hall was in chaos. On the other side, Old Master and Huo Xiaoran finally received the news.
The butler reported carefully, “Master, Fourth Young Master, Li Zeyu is back. Young Madam had an argument with him.”