They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 284: The mantis stalks the cicada, but the oriole follows?

"Oh no! Someone's been killed!"

"Help! Someone has fallen!"

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The entire restaurant was in complete chaos.

Officer Yu was so angry that he cursed under his breath. He had never seen such a backlash from someone who harmed others.

There aren't many things that can broaden his horizons and increase his knowledge, but this is one of them.

Amidst the chaos, Xu Zhichun made a perfect disappearance.

She was helped around the screen by Zeng Mingzhu and her servants, and they roughly laid her down on the daybed.

She heard Zeng Mingzhu's cold laughter and curses, and heard Cui Xiang's obsequious smiles and attempts to appease her. She understood everything.

So vicious!
She is also very virtuous.

She thought that given Zeng Mingzhu's personality, she would definitely make a huge scene if she found out about her husband's wicked intentions towards her. Unexpectedly, she was so virtuous that she was willing to serve her husband at his beck and call.

In order to successfully lure herself into the trap, she not only endured humiliation and humbled herself, personally going to Liangjia Village to submit, but also completely exploited her own family, personally carrying out the dirty trick of administering the drug.

She was simultaneously pushing herself toward her husband while viciously cursing herself, saying she wanted to make herself suffer. That's quite a split personality.

Now that she knew about the scheme of the mistress and servant, Xu Zhichun naturally wouldn't sit idly by and wait for her doom.

She wanted to make a big fuss about this and let the onlookers witness it firsthand to confirm the matter completely, so she chose a restaurant instead of their own villa or manor, which was actually a good thing for Xu Zhichun.

This makes it easier for her to turn the tables on him.

If it were in one of the Zeng family's villas or manors, it would probably be very difficult for me to get away.

Xu Zhichun pretended to be asleep peacefully.

A moment later, she heard Young Master Qi come in.

Through the screen, she could clearly hear the couple's conversation.

Young Master Qi chatted amiably with Zeng Mingzhu, seemingly unaware of Zeng Mingzhu's plans for the day. It seemed Zeng Mingzhu was trying to scheme against him.

Although Xu Zhichun didn't understand, he was deeply shocked.

More interesting.

Young Master Qi drank the tea, and soon felt something was wrong with his body. He sternly rebuked Zeng Mingzhu, but Zeng Mingzhu smiled and said, "It's just some aphrodisiac. I'm doing this for my husband's own good. Husband, that bitch Xu also took some medicine and is lying behind the screen right now. I've arranged everything for you. Aren't you going?"

"Zeng Mingzhu! What did I tell you? Is this your brilliant idea?"

“My husband, you don’t understand women at all. Once you’ve taken her body, she’s been lonely for so long. After she’s tasted this pleasure, how could she possibly leave you? Then you can comfort her, cherish her, pamper her, and give her lots of clothes and jewelry. How could she not be tempted? If you follow my method, how long will it take for you to get what you want? Don’t worry, I can’t wait.”

Young Master Qi remained silent.

Although he felt a little regretful, missing out on the sense of accomplishment of exuding charm and conquering the beauty step by step, Zeng Mingzhu was right.

Isn't that how all women are?
He'd had his way with chaste and virtuous women before. No matter how cold and indifferent they were at first, once they got interested, they'd become incredibly affectionate and clingy.

Let's do it first. Afterwards, we can comfort them, say some sweet words, and give them clothes and jewelry. What's wrong with that?

Just imagine, isn't it just as interesting that Madam Xu, who is so imposing and capable in front of others, is so gentle and submissive in front of me?
Young Master Qi is just indulging in his own fantasies.

Besides, the meat is already being offered to us; there's no reason not to eat it.

If you're drugged, you can find another woman to counteract the drug, but Xu Shi is also drugged. Are you suggesting she find another man?
He was helping her.

Young Master Qi decided to accept. But that didn't mean he didn't blame Zeng Mingzhu. "Now you and your servant get out of here. I'll settle the score with you later!"

She's outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant, even plotting against herself; she's incredibly audacious.

Zeng Mingzhu was filled with jealousy and hatred, secretly sneering, "Settling accounts? When the time comes, you'll be utterly humiliated, unable to face anyone, and still have the nerve to settle accounts with me? What evidence do you have to prove I did this? Do you really think the Zeng family is easy to bully?"
In the end, in order to save face for your Qi family, I will have to step in and smooth things over. From then on, your Qi family will owe me a debt!

Xu Zhichun felt more at ease.

With Zeng Mingzhu and her servant gone, only Young Master Qi remained in the room.

In a one-on-one situation, she's guaranteed to win.

Before she could do anything, a series of muffled groans came from outside, followed by complete silence. Xu Zhichun was startled and horrified. Could it be that in such a situation, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind? This was too unexpected! What should she do?
Is the original plan still feasible?
She was in a panic when Officer Yu appeared.

Officer Yu and she stared at each other, both stunned.

Xu Zhichun didn't recognize Officer Yu and thought he had really encountered the absurd situation of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. He was secretly on guard, looking at Officer Yu without saying a word.

I will not move until the enemy is immovable.

Officer Yu exclaimed in surprise, "You're alright!"

Xu Zhichun hummed softly. Surprised? Disappointed?
Officer Yu cursed inwardly.

He didn't want to show his face in front of Xu Zhichun.

He thought Xu Zhichun was unconscious, which is why he came in so unprotected.

did not expect.
It was too late to cover it up now. Seeing Xu Zhichun's obvious distrust, Officer Yu sighed. Time was of the essence, and he had no choice but to tell the truth.

"Don't be afraid, Madam Xu. I am Officer Yu. Brother Minglang has done me a great favor. It was Mingxuan who asked me to take care of Madam Xu. I was puzzled to see Madam Xu in this restaurant, so I followed to check. I didn't expect this. Leave the rest to me. Madam Xu, please go quickly."

Xu Zhichun opened her eyes wide.

Minglang? It took her a while to realize that it was the name of her deceased husband.

Mingxuan? Is her little prodigy really this considerate? She really, she's crying her eyes out!

"Madam Xu, hurry up and leave. Just pretend you were never here. I'll explain to the shopkeeper and the staff."

"Thank you very much, Officer Yu!"

"Of course, of course, Madam Xu, please don't be so polite. By the way, Madam Xu, it would be better if we pretended to be strangers, so that it would be easier to help each other out in the future. Mingxuan knows me, so Madam Xu can ask Mingxuan if she wants to know anything."

Treating each other as strangers can also avoid any possible gossip.

"I wonder what Officer Yu intends to do?"

"Heh, of course we can't let them get away."

"Thank you."

Xu Zhichun nodded and quickly left.

Granny Qin and Yang Xiaoan were both quite anxious in the alley outside the backyard of the restaurant.

Yang Xiaoan knew that the Zeng family had caused trouble more than once or twice.

Granny Qin Qing had heard a lot from Zeng Xiaoyan. She was worldly-wise and insightful about human nature, and she didn't believe that someone like Zeng Mingzhu had really changed her nature.

My simple and kind master is probably going to suffer.
Seeing Xu Zhichun rush over, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

"lady!"

"Sister-in-law Zhichun!"