Transmigrated into a wealthy family's stepmother, I raised the villain into a sweet child.

When Jinxi brought Zanzan downstairs, Youqing was already drinking tea.

Almost all the servants in the villa were in the living room at her beck and call, and even Butler Zhao stood aside, showing her a standard polite greeting smile.

Jinxi could sense that everyone was quite annoyed at the moment, and even Butler Zhao's smile contained a hint of helplessness.

It seems that the original owner's adoptive mother was not well received here.

Jinxi said, "What are you all doing standing here? Go and get busy. Butler Zhao, take Zanzan to play."

As soon as Jinxi spoke, all the servants immediately went about their work. Butler Zhao also walked to Zanzan's side and said softly, "Madam, please call me if you need anything."

Jinxi smiled slightly and whispered, "Don't worry, she'll be the one who gets into trouble."

She will not be manipulated by this adoptive mother.

Butler Zhao didn't take those words to heart. Every time Madam You came over, he didn't know what the mother and daughter talked about, but after she left, the lady was always in a bad mood.

However, this was ultimately a family matter between the mother and daughter, and as an employee, she couldn't say much.

Butler Zhao bent down to pick up the young master, but to her surprise, the young master refused to be picked up and instead grabbed Jinxi's hand, looking at her expectantly.

Jinxi was also a little surprised. When they came downstairs just now, he looked like he would splatter blood on the elevator if she touched him. Why was he taking her hand now?

But this is a good sign for Jinxi, proving that her little one has forgiven her for her recklessness in playing the spinning game.

Jin Xi's eyes crinkled with a smile: "Butler Zhao, you can go about your business!"

Zhou Yanqian, with his head tilted back, naturally didn't miss Jin Xi's overjoyed expression.

I don't understand what they're so happy about.

Zhou Yanqian listlessly withdrew his gaze. In his previous life, whenever the two of them met, this woman would beat and scold him at the drop of a hat.

He wanted to see what other filthy thoughts they could come up with in front of him.

Butler Zhao served Jinxi a cup of tea and the young master a cup of milk. After doing so, he left the kitchen, leaving the living room space to the three of them.

Jinxi didn't speak immediately, but took a sip of tea. "Mmm, good tea."

Zhou Yanqian also held his milk, sipping it intermittently. Although he also wanted to drink tea, it was clear that they wouldn't give it to him.

Finally, it was You Qing who found the scene somewhat jarring and took the initiative to speak up.

However, once she opened her mouth, it was in a sarcastic tone: "You've really married well now. I think you shouldn't even take the surname Jin anymore. You might as well just take your husband's surname and become Zhou."

Zhou Yanqian raised his eyebrows. Is that all the damage he can do?

Then she looked at Jinxi. Jinxi's expression was unreadable at the moment. She put down her teacup again, lazily raised her eyelids, and was about to speak when she seemed to remember something. She raised her hands and covered Zanzan's ears.

He then raised his eyelids slightly and replied slowly, "How did you know that Jin Feng is preparing to take the surname of his concubine these past few days?"

Jin Feng is the name of Jin Xi's adoptive father.

Upon hearing this, You Qing was stunned for a moment, but after realizing what Jin Xi had just said, she immediately exploded: "Jin Xi! What nonsense are you spouting here!"

Just as Zhou Yanqian raised his hand to pull down Jin Xi's hand covering her ears, he was startled by You Qing's sudden increase in volume, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

Jinxi quickly patted his shoulder: "Don't be afraid."

She took a deep breath, her gaze towards You Qing filled with impatience: "Sound so loud, why don't you go be a megaphone for square dancing? What are you yelling about here? Can't you see there's a little kid here?"

You Qing felt her blood pressure soaring: "Jin Xi, did I teach you to slander people like this since you were little?"

Zhou Yanqian narrowed his eyes. What exactly did Jin Xi just say? What made Madam You, who was always a lady of high society, so vulnerable?

Jin Xi hugged Zhou Yanqian and said, "Whether it's slander or not, why don't you go and check it yourself? You're so capable, you're not going to use it all on me, your adopted daughter who's already married, are you?"

You Qing was so angry that her body was trembling: "I think you really are—"

"You're truly kind," Jin Xi replied with a smile. "You weren't kept in the dark."

Zhou Yanqian couldn't help but look up at Jin Xi's face again.

Jinxi noticed his gaze and raised her eyebrows slightly, as if teasing him.

Zhou Yanqian turned his head back speechlessly. When did this woman become so eloquent?

You Qing was clearly no match for her.

If Jin Xi could hear Zhou Yanqian's inner thoughts, she would only say, "This is nothing."

She didn't even use one tenth of her strength!

It's just that You Qing herself is too weak to bear it.

You Qing's face turned a deep purplish-red, and she stared at Jin Xi for a long time, unable to utter a word.

This brat, who used to be so timid and wouldn't even dare to look me in the eye, how come she's so sharp-tongued today?

But since he was still an elder, You Qing calmed herself down for a while, suppressed her emotions, and got to the point: "I told you on the phone that Lin Xu is coming back. You and Lin Xu can come to our house for a meal then."

"I'm busy, I'm not going," Jinxi said. "Not everyone is as free as you guys."

You Qing took several deep breaths: "There's no room for discussion. I'll send you the hotel address later. You're his wife now, so talk to him properly and have a meal with your family."

Jinxi stretched out her arm, presenting her palm to You Qing.

You Qing frowned: "What?"

"My family, please give me some dowry." Jinxi tilted her head. "I don't think I've received my dowry yet."

The original owner and Zhou Linxu had a whirlwind marriage. After the Jin family found out, they sent Zhou Linxu a lot of gifts, but the original owner's dowry was delayed again and again.

Originally, the owner had no intention of getting any dowry from them, but the family kept bragging about how much dowry they had given her.

Since she had already said it, she would gladly accept what the original owner didn't want.

You Qing's expression was not good: "You've already married Lin Xu, what do you need a dowry for? Once you give birth to Lin Xu's child, you'll naturally have your share."

She knew that brat was incredibly greedy; a dowry? She was dreaming!

You Qing looked at Zhou Yanqian, who was sitting properly next to Jin Xi, frowned, and her displeasure was very obvious. She continued, "Lin Xu's mother passed away early. When you get pregnant, I will come to take care of you. I love children the most. Otherwise, I would not have adopted you in the first place."

Jin Xi took a deep breath: "I see you..."

She paused, then looked down at Zhou Yanqian.

He was looking up at her, his little ears seemingly perked up, as if he really wanted to hear what she had to say.

Jinxi coughed lightly, quickly covered his ears, and said swiftly, "If you like taking care of kids so much, then go take care of Jinfeng's baby! He has a mistress who's due in two months, so you can take care of her however you want! Don't come here and criticize me. You think you can catch a big fish without spending a penny? Do I look like a wishing well to me?"

After Jinxi finished speaking, she let out a heavy sigh, released Zanzan's ear, and tilted her head: "Butler Zhao, see the guest out!"

Butler Zhao had been keeping a close eye on the activities in the living room. When he heard Jinxi call him, he immediately stepped forward and said, "Madam You, please."

You Qing was furious. She said, "I'll talk to you later."

She needs to go back and investigate whether Jin Feng is really keeping someone on the side!

After watching You Qing leave, Jin Xi collapsed onto the sofa, thinking to herself, "What a nuisance. I'll tell Butler Zhao later that we won't see any members of the Jin family who want to come over!"

Unexpectedly, when I turned my head, I met Zan Zan's dark eyes.

He looked puzzled and confused, and unusually asked, "What did you just say?"

Is there anything he can't hear?

Jinxi thought for a moment and said, "Those words are only for adults to hear, not for children."

Seemingly afraid that Zhou Yanqian would continue to ask questions, she added, "If children hear those things, their ears will be eaten up. Zanzan's little ears are so pretty, they can't be eaten up!"

Zhou Yanqian: ...

They really think they can fool him like a child!