Chapter 422: Chapter 421: I Hope She is Unhappy (9)
Mrs. Cheng arranged to meet at the largest and most luxurious mall in City L, entirely occupied by luxury brands, exclusively for upper-class customers to shop and stroll.
Dong Xin Yan arrived fifteen minutes early, waiting for Mrs. Cheng at the agreed-upon café.
Mrs. Cheng didn’t intentionally arrive late to put her in a difficult position; instead, she arrived on time. Observing Mrs. Cheng’s calm and gentle expression, just as usual, Dong Xin Yan’s anxious heart slightly relaxed.
Last night, when Ziyang left, he told her he would go back and explain everything clearly to Mrs. Cheng. They wouldn’t separate due to any rumors; he was determined to marry her, and no one could stop him. He asked her to wait for his good news.
Could it be... Auntie was persuaded by Ziyang?
"Auntie, you’re here."
Though slightly relieved, Dong Xin Yan was still a bit nervous. She stood up and greeted with politeness and gentleness.
Mrs. Cheng glanced at her, slowly raising her chin, "Sit down."
Her tone was flat, revealing no emotion. Dong Xin Yan recalled how close they used to be, like mother and daughter. Now it felt cold and distant, bringing a slight bitterness to her heart.
She pressed her lips together, responded softly, and then sat down. After taking a light breath, she mustered a smile and said, "Auntie, I ordered your favorite rose tea; it’s still hot, please drink it while it’s warm."
Mrs. Cheng glanced at the tea beside her, with steam slightly rising. She picked it up and sipped—it was the perfect temperature, neither too hot nor cold, indicating that the timing was calculated.
Her heart softened somewhat, and she couldn’t help but sigh.
To be honest, she really liked Dong Xin Yan. She was content with her character and temper, and it was comfortable getting along over the years. She once thought that after Dong Xin Yan married Ziyang, they would be a very good mother-in-law and daughter-in-law pair without any issues.
But who would have thought... that life would play such tricks.
In the end, she realized she’d misjudged.
Thinking of this, her eyes focused, and her expression gradually turned indifferent again. She placed the teacup down, gently clasping her hands in front, and softly spoke, "Xinxin, Ziyang had a serious talk with me yesterday. He told me he won’t marry anyone but you, even if I oppose it, he will still marry you. I came today to ask about your thoughts."
After pausing, she looked steadily at Dong Xin Yan and continued, "What do you think? After you did such a thing, do you still want to marry Ziyang and become a daughter-in-law of the Cheng Family?"
After you did such a thing...
Mrs. Cheng’s tone remained gentle, but behind this gentleness, every word was like a hidden blade, precisely hitting Dong Xin Yan’s sore spot.
Dong Xin Yan’s complexion turned slightly pale, and her hands unconsciously wrung together.
Actually, she had anticipated this situation today when Mrs. Cheng asked her to meet. She just didn’t expect the approach to be sharper than she imagined...
Perhaps it was because Mrs. Cheng had always treated her with warmth and leniency. She’d almost forgotten that Mrs. Cheng was truly a lady of high standing, a classic lady from a prestigious family, skilled in speaking pleasantly while wielding deadly subtlety.
Nevertheless, no matter how Mrs. Cheng made things difficult for her today, she wouldn’t give up. She and Ziyang had agreed that neither of them would let go.
Dong Xin Yan bit her lower lip hard with her pearly teeth, maintaining a smile, and spoke in a low voice, her voice soft but firm.