Luo Wei's bank account still had over ninety million, ensuring she would never have to worry about basic needs for the rest of her life. She transferred twenty million to Zhu Shulan’s account at the bank as a way to repay the Luo family for raising her. Despite the Luo family's mistreatment of her, they had taken her in and prevented her from ending up on the streets. For this, Luo Wei felt very grateful.
From now on, she wanted nothing to do with the Luo family. As a child, she had even done many things she disliked just to gain Zhu Shulan’s favor. From now on, she only wanted to be herself.
After the successful transfer, Luo Wei walked out of the bank with a gradually lightened expression, feeling relieved to have repaid the debt and to be free of obligations.
Meanwhile, Zhu Shulan received a text message notifying her of the twenty million deposit and was left dumbfounded. She could not believe her eyes when she saw the sender’s name. Given that she only ran a small shop, it was inconceivable that she could ever earn twenty million.
Luo Qianqian sat nearby, gnashing her teeth in frustration. She wondered why she deserved such a large sum of money.
“Mom, where did my sister get so much money? Could it be...?” Luo Qianqian suggested with a sinister smile.
“I think so,” Zhu Shulan confirmed.
Zhu Shulan had received so much money for nothing, and regardless of whether she was being kept in a lavish residence or not, she had supported Luo Wei for many years, so it was only right to get something in return.
“Mom, I found a handbag I like, but I’m short thirty thousand.” Luo Qianqian, seizing the opportunity while Zhu Shulan was in a good mood, asked sweetly.
“Sure, Mom will get it for you later.”
“Mom, I love you.” Luo Qianqian cheerfully kissed Zhu Shulan on the cheek.
At that moment, Luo Jianguo came home from work and saw the mother and daughter chatting and laughing. He teased, “What’s the occasion for such joy?”
“Luo Wei transferred...”
Luo Qianqian began to speak but was interrupted by Zhu Shulan, who lightly pushed her.
“Nothing, we were just discussing celebrity gossip,” Zhu Shulan explained.
Luo Jianguo showed no interest and soon went to his room.
After he left, Luo Qianqian asked softly, “Mom, why didn’t you tell Dad?”
Zhu Shulan murmured, a smile playing on her lips, “This is my private money; I definitely can’t let him know.”
“Mom, you’re keeping it for yourself?” Luo Qianqian suddenly shouted.
“The Luo family’s money is all mine. Anyway, he cannot find out. Do you still want that handbag?” Zhu Shulan threatened. Luo Qianqian agreed to keep it secret.
Luo Qianqian turned and went to her room, picked up her phone, and dialed Chi Yu’s number. She had promised not to tell Luo Jianguo but had not promised to keep it from Chi Yu.
Chi Yu was still working overtime at the company, trying to catch up on a project and dealing with recent stress. He used work to numb himself.
Chi Yu glanced at his phone screen with slight impatience. The phone rang incessantly, and he finally answered.
“Brother Yu, are you busy?”
“Working late.”
Since breaking off the engagement with Luo Wei, Chi Yu had been increasingly indifferent towards her. Luo Qianqian was determined to win him back.
“Brother Yu, Luo Wei...”
Luo Qianqian hesitated.
Chi Yu did not want to discuss Luo Wei any further. Since he had decided to end the engagement, he would stick to his decision, even if he regretted it.
“I’m not interested,” Chi Yu replied coldly.
Seeing that Chi Yu was about to hang up, Luo Qianqian quickly said, “Luo Wei transferred twenty million to my mom.”
Chi Yu, upon hearing this, unconsciously tightened his grip on the phone and was silent for a few seconds. “Where did she get the money?”
“I don’t know. My mom suspects it’s from some rich man keeping her in a lavish residence,” Luo Qianqian said insincerely, her tone full of disdain.
“It’s none of my business,” Chi Yu said and hung up the phone.
Chi Yu rubbed his forehead, his long fingers pinching the bridge of his nose, his expression one of anger.
Luo Qianqian had successfully angered Chi Yu, bringing her one step closer to becoming Mrs. Chi. A fleeting, sinister smile crossed her face.
That day, because Mo Huai was going on a business trip to a neighboring city for two days, he had specifically instructed Assistant Xu to accompany Luo Wei and take her out to avoid her getting bored at home.
Although Xu Kaifeng didn’t fully understand Mo Huai’s instructions, he followed them. He drove to the Supreme Mansion and rang the doorbell.
When the door opened, Xu Kaifeng was momentarily stunned. The girl before him had a delicate face with dark, clear eyes beneath arched brows and skin like porcelain.
“Hello, I’m Assistant Xu from Mr. Mo’s office. My name is Xu Kaifeng,” he introduced himself politely.
“Hello.” Luo Wei responded politely, noting the man’s face was expressionlessly cold, a typical trait of a top law student.
Subsequently, Luo Wei and Assistant Xu drove to the largest department store in Yanjing City.
The cramped car made Luo Wei feel a bit suffocated, so Assistant Xu carefully rolled down the window.
“Thank you,” she said shyly.
Assistant Xu covertly glanced at Luo Wei’s stomach. Luo Wei, noticing his gaze, smiled gently and said, “I’m in the 18th week.”
Xu Kaifeng smiled warmly.
They arrived at the shopping mall, with Luo Wei walking ahead and Xu Kaifeng closely following, carefully attending to her. If anything happened to her, he would have no explanation for Mr. Mo. Moreover, with the baby from the Mo family inside her, he could not afford any mistakes.
After walking for a while and feeling a bit fatigued, Luo Wei found a place to sit down. Xu Kaifeng went to buy water.
At the same time, Chi Yu happened to have a project to inspect and came to the mall.
He casually looked up and saw Luo Wei sitting quietly on a bench.
Chi Yu walked over briskly, his gaze fixed on her.
Luo Wei lifted her eyes and saw Chi Yu standing in front of her, breathless. Luo Wei curled her fingers and remained silent.
“Where have you been lately? You haven’t been in touch with the family. Everyone’s worried about you. You need to be more considerate,” Chi Yu’s words came at her like a barrage. Luo Wei fell silent.
“Where are you living now?” Chi Yu demanded.
Luo Wei didn’t answer and instead asked, “What’s it to you?”
Chi Yu, seeing Luo Wei’s stubbornness, stepped forward and grabbed her arm, intending to take her back home.
“Let me go,” Luo Wei said, but Chi Yu seemed not to hear her.
“I have already severed ties with the Luo family,” Luo Wei said vaguely.
“Where did you get the twenty million? I can’t condone your mistakes. How can you face Aunt Zhu?” Chi Yu scolded, with a hint of self-mockery.
“Why do you care where I got the money? Besides, I’ve already broken off the engagement with you,” Luo Wei said, her hand tightly held by Chi Yu, unable to move.
“Let me go, Chi Yu,” Luo Wei suddenly broke free from Chi Yu’s grasp.
“Smack—”
A stinging sensation spread across Chi Yu’s face. Luo Wei actually slapped him?
Luo Wei’s palm still carried the warmth from his face, her whole body trembling slightly as she bit her lip.
She had already decided to give up; why was he still provoking her?
“Enough. You’ve sold yourself out. I initially thought you were just willful, but it turns out you’re a promiscuous, vain woman,” Chi Yu’s mocking voice seeped into Luo Wei’s ears.