How to capture the evil villain? I choose to be his mother!

Chapter 424 The Most Disliked Actress's Mother in the Entertainment Industry (36)
The car drove into the Xie family manor.

The lavish setting and the endless greenery stunned Zhai Ling.

Although she knew that the legendary Xie family was an extremely wealthy family, and that the head of the family, Xie Ji, was said to have assets exceeding 100 billion, ranking among the top on the world's rich list...

But seeing such a scene in person is a completely different feeling!
Especially when this man, who called himself Uncle Xie, personally opened the car door for them!
"Thank you."

Zhu Wen thanked him and stepped out naturally.

Xie Ji smiled slightly, but his hand holding the car door remained still.

Zhai Ling dared not move at all.

What makes her so special that a billionaire would personally open the car door for her?

Zhu Wen: "Xiao Ling?"

Upon seeing Zhu Wen, Zhai Ling's panicked heart immediately calmed down, and she bent down and stepped out.

"Thank you uncle..."

Zhai Ling said something very quietly.

Xie Ji heard this and replied earnestly, "You're welcome."

Zhai Ling sensed the other party's genuine respect, which made her even more confident.

until……

She saw the two-story door be opened, and a beautiful girl in a long dress ran out of the house!

"Auntie Zhu!"

The girl rushed to Zhu Wen's side, like a swallow returning to its nest, precisely finding the finger next to Zhu Wen, tightly hugging her arm, and exclaiming in a sweet voice,

"I saw the video online! Oh my god, so many people, it must be very dangerous!"

Zhu Wen shook his head and said it wasn't dangerous, looking extremely calm.

Zhai Ling stared blankly at this scene, a sudden pang of sadness gripping her heart.

She knew that the other party was Xie Huan, the young lady whom she had only heard of but never seen.

I heard that this young lady is very fond of her mother, Zhu Wen.

Zhai Ling had only heard about it, but had never actually experienced their relationship.

That natural intimacy and affection, and the young lady's perfectly ordinary coquettishness...

These are things that Zhai Ling cannot do.

She even thought that Zhu Wen and Xie Huan looked more like a mother and daughter.

Instead of being a conflicted and insecure person.

Zhai Ling unconsciously bit her lower lip.

Xie Huan happened to see this expression.

Xie Huan suddenly smiled with delight:
"You must be Sister Zhai Ling, right? We spoke on the phone before, remember?"

Zhai Ling looked at the enthusiastic Xie Huan with some surprise:

"I...I remember..."

Zhu Wen, who was standing nearby, spoke up at the opportune moment:

"Huanhuan, Xiaoling and I will be staying here for the next few days, which might be a bit of a hassle for you."

Xie Huan was overjoyed!

She thought her uncle had brought Aunt Zhu and her daughter back just for a meal or something.

I didn't expect my uncle to act so quickly; he actually stepped into the house right away!

She quickly shook her head:
"No trouble at all! No trouble at all! I can stay for days, or even stay indefinitely!"

Xie Huan accidentally blurted out her innermost thoughts.

She met Zhai Ling's surprised gaze and smiled sheepishly.
"...Anyway, it just means welcome! By the way, Sister Zhai Ling, you seem a bit hot. The chef just made some iced drinks, would you like to come with me?"

Before arriving at the Xie Family Manor, Zhai Ling reminded herself to restrain her behavior, to be mindful of being a guest, and not to be too overly familiar...

"Okay, okay."

Ok?
what happened?

Why is this Miss Xie even more outgoing than her?

Zhai Ling was dazed and confused as Xie Huan pulled her away.

Watching their backs as close as sisters, Zhu Wen narrowed her eyes.

Then she suddenly smiled: "Huanhuan is such a good child."

Xie Ji nodded:

"That's smart enough."

The two seemed to be speaking in cryptic language.

But they both knew what they truly meant.

The resistance and inferiority complex that Zhai Ling revealed in that instant, the emotion of wanting to lock herself tightly in a shell, were not only seen by Xie Huan, but also by Zhu Wen and Xie Ji, two elders who had experienced many storms.

However, even when Zhu Wen stepped forward to offer comfort, it was rather superficial and failed to truly put Zhai Ling's concerns into practice.

As for Xie Ji, he had even less standing and status to say anything.

Therefore, the most suitable person is Xie Huan.

If Xie Huan were to be overly polite and distant, Zhai Ling would definitely shrink back into her hard shell like a snail to avoid getting hurt.

In reality, Xie Huan was very enthusiastic and had no intention of competing with Zhai Ling for favor. Instead, she accepted Zhai Ling with astonishing speed...

So Zhai Ling unconsciously opened her heart and began to get along well with Xie Huan.

Zhu Wen was naturally pleased to see this.

She was caught in the middle, making it the most difficult situation for her.

"Don't worry, Huanhuan is always very clear-headed when it comes to important matters."

Xie Ji had unknowingly moved to stand next to Zhu Wen.

The two men were only two or three fists apart at the shoulders.

Very close.

Xie Ji's movements were somewhat restrained, with his hands unconsciously clasped behind his back.

Zhu Wen seemed completely oblivious to his nervousness, and even nodded in agreement with a smile:

"Yes, I was overthinking it."

As she spoke, she lifted her foot and walked inside.

Xie Ji: ...

He sighed softly.

Even his own niece started working on Zhu Wen's family, determined to help him to the end.

How could he, as the person directly involved, easily let things fall apart?
Zhu Wen, however, seemed oblivious...

No, it's not that they haven't figured it out yet.

Perhaps she still misses her ex-husband, which is why she doesn't want anyone else to get into her heart?

In an instant, a dark cloud descended upon Xie Ji's face, and his lips were pressed tightly together.

The thought of Zhu Wen and her ex-husband being all lovey-dovey together filled him with an uncontrollable urge to destroy.

She wished she could turn back time and meet Zhu Wen before her ex-husband.

Ideally, even Zhai Ling would be their child...

"Xie Ji? Aren't you going in?"

Zhu Wen, who had taken a few steps, suddenly stopped and turned back.

When Xie Ji looked up, the gloom quickly vanished.

"coming."

He quickened his pace and caught up with him.

It was as if those dark and terrifying thoughts that flashed through my mind had never existed.

From an angle Xie Ji couldn't see, Zhu Wen's lips curled up slightly, his eyes filled with joy.

When the two arrived at the main lobby, they saw Zhai Ling and Xie Huan already sitting on the sofa, happily drinking cold drinks.

Needless to say, the chef from the Xie family has excellent skills; the drinks he makes are basically no different from those in milk tea shops.

Zhai Ling hadn't touched these high-calorie, high-sugar drinks in a long time, and she drank them with great enjoyment.

Xie Huan also joined in the吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for complaining/criticizing):

"I worked as an extra for a few days, and it was absolutely inhuman! Who can film all day and only get to eat some vegetable leaves? I definitely couldn't survive without meat! I guess I'm better off being a happy, carefree rich girl; that's the kind of life that suits me!"

Her complaints opened up a floodgate of conversation for Zhai Ling:
"Eating is fine, but being controlled in everything you do is tough."

Xie Huan opened her eyes wide with curiosity:
"Really? Then tell me about it!"