Stand-In Boyfriend Fu Zheng Ji

Chapter 499 Representative of the Maid
Zhang Ling overheard the conversation between Zhen Lixiang and the old lady.

Some people muttered in surprise, "Is Li Xiang crazy?"

They actually managed to collude with outsiders to bring down the Li family.

Perhaps it is because people have always subconsciously hated the behavior of betraying one's own people.

Therefore, everyone who heard about this, including Zhang Ling, subconsciously developed a sense of disgust towards Li Xiang.

Just as this emotion was gradually amplified over time.

Suddenly, she heard the maid's comments.

It is said that they fully understand Li Xiang's disloyal behavior towards the Li family.

Because she was a maid, she was also persecuted by the Li family.

If it weren't for Li Xiang's secret help back then...

The maid has probably long since turned into a pile of bones and been mercilessly thrown into the water to feed the fish.

No!

Wouldn't the maid's advice to Zhang Ling contradict her own previous feelings?

The answers are not contradictory at all.

Because people's emotions are constantly undergoing subtle changes.

Perhaps the maid was subconsciously a person who hated evil.

When emotions do not immediately resonate with Li Xiang's story.

After all, there are quite a few families in the world with the surname Li.

The maid couldn't be absolutely certain from the start that Li Xiang in front of her had a direct connection with the Li family she remembered.

That's why the maid felt a momentary aversion to Li Xiang.

This did not prevent the maid from later realizing that she and Li Xiang were both unfortunate people who suffered because of the Li family.

This did not affect the fact that the two of them later developed a natural emotional connection.

of course!

Aside from my own experience as a domestic helper.

She also knew that there were many people who had been persecuted by the Li family.

Some of these incidents stemmed from bullying Li Xi experienced during her school years, including but not limited to extortion of protection money and beatings for amusement.

Some were targeted and oppressed because they worked in businesses owned by the Lee family and accidentally offended a family member who was very close to Lee Hee.

Others became victims due to the ruthless decisions of the Li family patriarch, including but not limited to unconditionally protecting Li Xi and directly eliminating those who affected the Li family's reputation.

Therefore, the domestic helper also felt that it was time to cut off this social cancer like the Li family.

However, no matter how much one wants Li Xiang to personally take the lead in cutting out the tumor, it feels like a huge irony.

If the relevant official agencies fail to take action.

It is foreseeable that after the fall of the Li family in Wuchuan, similar malignant tumors such as the Zhang and Liu families will inevitably rise again.

Will there be someone like Li Xiang from the Li family who will step forward again to personally remove the tumor?
There is too much uncertainty regarding the answer.

It is something that people like domestic helpers cannot control.

Zhang Ling listened to the maid's story.

Only then did I realize that I had not put myself in Li Xiang's shoes to understand his situation.

This led her to immediately label Li Xiang as someone she disliked.

She subconsciously raised her hand and patted her forehead.

I'm trying to clearly recognize when I started to think about things more emotionally.

Upon careful reflection, the change in her logical thinking was related to meeting Li Xiang.

Li Xiang subtly influenced her to become more sentimental.

In a way, Li Xiang himself is like a virus that is extremely difficult to detect.

It can cause infection and harm to the body even when people are on guard.

You should know that Zhang Ling has never been afraid of any conspiracy or trickery.

Aside from Zhang Ling being exceptionally talented.

Another factor is her habitually independent logical analysis ability.

They can always unravel the complexities of everything they encounter and understand the true nature of each event.
This allows for precise solutions to the problems one encounters.

Correct!
She needs to stay calm now.

A calm and composed mindset is key to handling problems rationally.

So she patiently continued watching the surveillance footage.

At this moment, Qi Diaozhe in the scene was very unhappy that he was being ignored.

In order to save face for himself.

He deliberately stood in their line of sight, relentlessly mocking Li Xiang's treacherous behavior.

Because he didn't know which of the two Li Xiangs in front of him was Zhang Ling's fiancé.

So she simply stopped arguing and said that Zhang Ling hated Li Xiang's behavior the most.

His confident assertion made it seem as if he was the only one who truly understood Zhang Ling.

What puzzled him was that Li Xiang showed no emotional fluctuation when he heard his words.

In other words, he just deliberately used Zhang Ling's name to accuse the other party.

Judging from Li Xiang's reaction, it seemed as if he had nothing to do with the other party at all.

Was Li Xiang's love for Zhang Ling all fake?
This idea just popped into my head.

He quickly put it out.

At the same time, he cursed himself inwardly as "stupid".

Wasn't Li Xiang also there?

He quickly turned his head to look at the other Li Xiang.

It was discovered that Li Xiang, on the surface, did not seem to show any extra emotions.

However, he could clearly sense the hostility emanating from the other party that only a love rival would produce.

That's when I realized I had finally found the right person.

I'm getting ready to move closer and get a better look at the two Li Xiangs.

Aside from their striking resemblance, what are the essential differences between them?
At this moment, Li Xiang, seemingly eager to stir things up, deliberately spoke to Qi Diaozhe:

"Qi Diaozhe, you claim to be a noble young master of status and position. Where is your manners? It's one thing to not greet an old friend, but to start with such foul language. And now, you're trying to run away after insulting me?"

Qi Diaozhe retracted his already stepped leg, turned around angrily, and rushed forward, shouting:

"Nonsense! Who's trying to escape? How could a master like me possibly escape?"

It was already confirmed that the Li Xiang who had been lured back was not the same Li Xiang who had been with Zhang Ling all along.

But Li Xiang's provocation made his mind waver.

This wavering is exactly the same as it was for him more than a decade ago.

It is evident that a person's achievements are closely related to their character and conduct.

In other words, Qi Diaozhe's wavering is his nature.

Little did they know that Li Xiang deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the word "escape" when he spoke.

That's why Zhang Ling instantly realized that it was Qi Diaozhe.

A piece of trash who made "escape" his life motto.

Zhang Ling became increasingly annoyed at herself for believing the words of such a scoundrel.

She insisted on having an unpleasant argument with Li Xiang at the airport.

This put Xiaodouzi, a child, in a difficult position between her and Li Xiang.

To be honest, she wasn't a very good mother.

She forgot that she once aspired to be a kind and understanding mother.

Now it's the other way around, with Xiaodouzi, a child, having to be considerate of her.

She was so ashamed that she wanted to disappear.

She wanted to do something to make up for her past mistakes.

Right!

She had promised to make a mother's cooking for Xiaodouzi.

Then, after saying, "Come on, take me to the kitchen now," he walked towards the door before the maid could react.

She suddenly stopped and realized what she was doing there.
The maid, realizing what was happening, quickly came to her side and, seeing her turn back and staring at the security camera with a conflicted expression, cautiously asked:
"Miss Ling, are you... are you still planning to go to the kitchen?"

This was a very difficult question for Zhang Ling at the time.

Because she was also particularly curious about why the old lady had arranged to meet these three men together.
It couldn't be to choose a man for her, could it?

Don’t say it yet!
Zhang Ling had indeed guessed this correctly.

The old lady did indeed intend to vet the men for her own daughter.

However, this aspect only accounted for less than 30%.

The old lady was mostly involved in business.

To make a deal using Zhang Ling as leverage.

The old lady had already realized that all three men had a special feeling for Zhang Ling.

The reason the old lady returned to acknowledge Zhang Ling was because her biological daughter could bring her great benefits.

If handled properly, it can be the best bargaining chip for getting something for nothing.

Zhang Ling did not answer the question about the maid immediately.

That's because she saw on the surveillance footage that three men were fighting like savages.

Li Xiang is cursing Zhang Ling, who dares to covet him;

The real Li Xiang was cursing Li Xiang for being brainless and believing Qi Diaozhe's provocative words;
Qi Diaozhe was criticizing Li Xiang for lacking any sense of responsibility that a man should have.

The old lady watched with a smile, as if she were watching a wonderful theatrical performance.

She felt as if the brutal fighting before her had nothing to do with her.

This infuriated her.

Because she was very worried that Li Xiang would be seriously harmed.

Despite Li Xiang having done some things that angered her.

She also discovered something very strange.

That is, the two Li Xiangs in the picture are highly similar in appearance, figure and mannerisms.

But Zhang Ling could always accurately recognize that it was Li Xiang who had always been with her.

When I saw Li Xiang suffer because of the injuries sustained by Zhen Li Xiang and Qi Diaozhe.

Her heart ached as if it were being mercilessly ripped apart.

If it weren't for the maid in the room stopping her.

She desperately wanted to rush into that room and help Li Xiang beat up the other two people.

But she finally endured it.

Because she understood that men are strange creatures who care a lot about their image.

They are most extreme in front of the woman they love.

If the woman he loves sees him in such a disheveled state...

There is a high probability that they will force their relationship to break down because of pride.

Therefore, she was unwilling to let Xiaodouzi lose her beloved father because of her impulsiveness.

As the maid watched, Zhang Ling's emotions changed along with Li Xiang's in the scene.

It was as if she had been bribed by Li Xiang.

He even dared to point out, with a hint of mockery, that:

“Miss Ling, perhaps you haven’t even realized it yourself. The sincerity of your feelings for Mr. Li is something even I, as a woman, envy.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ling looked at the maid in surprise and uttered an "uh".

After fully realizing what had happened, he deliberately feigned displeasure and questioned:
"What do you mean? Explain yourself clearly."

The maid explained without the slightest hesitation:
“I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Li before. Mr. Li said that he was just a substitute for Miss Ling. He was always troubled by the fact that he couldn't be accepted by Miss Ling and made her his official wife. He specifically asked us for advice on how to make you accept him?”

Zhang Ling asked incredulously:

"He...he actually said that to you?"

The maid nodded, and then, with a sense of pride as a teacher, recounted how she and a dozen other women had given Li Xiang advice.

She especially emphasized that her idea was similar to a plot in a certain country's drama.

He encouraged Li Xiang to directly corner Zhang Ling against the wall.

This is in line with Li Xiang's identity.

This also allows Zhang Ling to feel that Li Xiang values ​​her.

Finally, he confidently asked Zhang Ling if her method was the most pleasing to people.
Zhang Ling was so taken aback by the maid in front of her that she really didn't know how to deal with her.

She only showed a bitter yet elegant smile as she looked at the maid in front of her.

This led the maid to mistakenly believe that she had gained Zhang Ling's approval.

This emboldened the maid, who then spoke favorably of Li Xiang, saying:

“Miss Ling, we can all feel Mr. Li’s deep and genuine love for you. We all don’t want to see you have any regrets. That’s why we asked you to do me a favor.”

Although Zhang Ling already had some guesses about the answer.

He still asked:
"what's up?"

The maid adjusted her breathing, mustered her courage, and took Zhang Ling's hands firmly in her own, speaking with utmost seriousness:

"If you can also feel Mr. Li's sincerity, then why not try to officially recognize Mr. Li's status?"

Zhang Ling gasped in astonishment.

Perhaps the maid also felt that her request was too abrupt.

So he deliberately tried to excuse himself by saying:
"This is a well-intentioned suggestion from all of us. Please understand that it is merely a suggestion. Miss Ling, if you have a better option, then please consider everything I just said as nonsense. Is that alright?"

Looking at the maid in front of him, whose attitude was extremely sincere.

Zhang Ling basically determined that at least 50% of what the maid said was true.

She didn't see any signs that the other party had rehearsed beforehand.

However, a natural sense of wariness towards domestic helpers welled up in my heart.

Tell her to be wary of the maid in front of her.

After all, Zhang Ling knew that at least 90% of the most sophisticated scams were actually true.

Often, just 10% being fake is enough to achieve the desired goal.

Although they were unaware of who the domestic helper was ultimately working for.

But once the other party takes action, they will inevitably reveal their true colors.

Now all she needs to do is patiently watch what the maid wants to do next.

So Zhang Ling looked at the maid with a somewhat innocent and unguarded smile and said:
"A suggestion? Haha, Auntie, you're my elder. I can tell that what you just said was all for my own good. Although I can't give you a definite answer right away, please rest assured that I will definitely consider it seriously."

The maid's beaming smile, more like that of a family member or elder, said:

"Really? That's great! Now we can all rest assured."

Hearing the maid clearly add the word "I" made Zhang Ling feel a little suspicious.

Is it necessary to express myself this way under normal circumstances?

This doesn't seem normal.

Because the maid clearly subconsciously wanted to say "I".

"We" was just a title she used for convenience in speaking.

After all, Zhang Ling had never lived in Rose Castle before.

She had never had any contact with the servants at the castle before.

Even if the maids had the opportunity to be bribed by Li Xiang right under the old lady's nose.

Given the old lady's ruthless methods, it must be understandable.

It's impossible for someone to be blind and allow so many people to be bought off.

Therefore, she was more inclined to believe that the maid in front of her was someone Li Xiang had bribed.

This was a move Li Xiang deliberately orchestrated to win her back.

Let's set aside whether this move was good or bad.

This at least shows that she ranks first in Li Xiang's heart.

Unlike her, who had always been second in Qi Diaozhe's eyes.

It's even possible that they could be third or fourth.