Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 223 Zhong Mingxuan’s Plan

"Miss He, He Zixuan, say something!" Chen Xiaobei shouted into his phone, but the line was already dead.

"Damn it! Damn it!" Chen Xiaobei threw his phone aside in frustration.

Although he and He Zixuan weren’t close, she was nothing like He Yongkun—she was a lively and pure girl. Moreover, there had been a hint of romance between them before, with her sweetly calling him "Brother Chen." Now that she was in trouble, there was no way Chen Xiaobei could stand by and do nothing.

"Jiawen, something urgent has come up. I probably won’t be able to make it, so you guys go ahead and eat. Don’t wait for me!"

After calling Shen Jiawen to explain, Chen Xiaobei immediately sped toward the Galaxy Hotel. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

「Meanwhile, in Room 203 of the Galaxy Hotel.」

He Zixuan lay groggily at the table, her eyes filled with despair as she looked at a man in his twenties not far away.

This was none other than the grandson of Zhong Wannian, the Political and Legal Affairs Director of Qingyang, one of the Qingyang Five Tigers, and the true power broker of the Songshan Commerce Association—Zhong Mingxuan.

Next to Zhong Mingxuan sat a man weighing over two hundred pounds, who was also one of the Qingyang Five Tigers: Su Taizao, the son of hotel magnate Su Yonghe.

Across from Su Taizao sat a bald man with a vicious expression. He Zixuan recognized him as Li Guangding, one of the Four King Kongs of the Qingyang Black Tiger Gang, the same man who had tried to kill her the other day.

At this moment, however, Li Guangding’s expression lacked the imposing demeanor of a powerful boss. Instead, he looked like a servile dog, fawning over Zhong Mingxuan. "Young Master Zhong, I’m sorry," he said. "I didn’t expect that I’d have to bother you to personally come and bail me out this time."

"There shouldn’t have been any issue with that last incident, but I never imagined a guy named Chen Xiaobei would come out of nowhere. If it weren’t for his meddling, I would’ve already dealt with He Zixuan!"

"Chen Xiaobei—" Zhong Mingxuan gently swirled the wine in his glass, his eyes playful yet profound as he murmured the name. "This man indeed has some skills, as if he popped up out of thin air. I’ve had someone investigate him before, but they came up with nothing! Even so, a country bumpkin will always be a country bumpkin. He can’t stir up any real trouble."

Then, Zhong Mingxuan’s gaze locked onto He Zixuan.

Today, He Zixuan was dressed in a pale white gown, her long hair falling casually down her back. She gave off an air of Immortal Energy, and her charming appearance left both Su Taizao and Li Guangding mesmerized.

But Zhong Mingxuan’s eyes remained utterly calm. In his view, He Zixuan was merely a tool in human form, one that could be discarded at will.

Stroking He Zixuan’s smooth hair, Zhong Mingxuan revealed a sinister smile. "He Zixuan, my grandfather must have had a moment of madness to insist on making you the Zhong Family’s daughter-in-law. But you are merely a Magistrate’s daughter; your status is nowhere near a match for my Qingyang Zhong Family. As for my elder brother, he has always been superior to me in my grandfather’s eyes, so you were certainly destined to become my wife.

"But I’m different from other men. I love power more. With power, what kind of beauty can’t I, Zhong Mingxuan, have? So why should I hang myself from a single tree like you?

"Originally, I planned to let you die painlessly. I secretly had someone poison you with Seven Extremes Cold Yin Powder, but unexpectedly, someone in this insignificant city of Songshan was able to cure such a rare poison, completely foiling my plan.

"Later, I hired Li Guangding, but to my surprise, Chen Xiaobei showed up again, ruining my plans once more. But I believe a person’s luck is ultimately limited. I know you secretly called that Chen Xiaobei just now, but I’m telling you, neither of you will escape."

At these words, He Zixuan’s eyes turned bloodshot. Her delicate body trembled uncontrollably, and she wished for nothing more than to leap up and devour Zhong Mingxuan.

Ever since she was last placed under house arrest, He Zixuan hadn’t left her home. This morning, her mother, Jiang Peilan, finally lifted the confinement. He Zixuan had thought her mother had seen reason, but as soon as she went downstairs, she was met by Zhong Mingxuan.

Her mother’s words echoed in her ears. "Xiaoxuan, it’s rare for Young Master Zhong to find the time to see you. You must keep him good company today! If you end up not coming home tonight, that’s alright. Mom isn’t an unreasonable person, you know!"

He Zixuan couldn’t describe how furious she had been at that moment, but she knew that no amount of anger would help. She was just a weak woman, completely unable to escape Zhong Mingxuan’s clutches.

Yet she had never imagined that the person who had been trying to harm her all along was Zhong Mingxuan. She had certainly never imagined that he also planned to target Chen Xiaobei!

Thinking of this, He Zixuan was filled with an indescribable regret. She should never have made that call to Chen Xiaobei. But now, she was poisoned and her body was weak, leaving her no chance to warn him.

Tears streamed down He Zixuan’s cheeks like a waterfall. Her natural air of Immortal Energy and sorrowful appearance nearly melted Su Taizao’s heart. He asked, "Big Bro, you’ve gone through all this trouble to get rid of He Zixuan. Don’t tell me you’ve already found your true love?"

"Come on, tell me! Is she more beautiful than He Zixuan? Her status must be incredible, right?"

Zhong Mingxuan said proudly, "You’ve heard of the Luyang Qin Family, haven’t you?"

"The Qin Family?" Li Guangding shot to his feet. "Young Master Zhong, we’ve more than just heard of them. They’re a colossal powerhouse! This Qin Family is one of the top four great Families of the Lower Three Continents, possessing a thousand years of heritage."

"It is said that the Qin Family has thirteen sons, and the younger generation is full of outstanding individuals. Lord Thirteen’s daughter, Qin Shihua, is especially notable. She is proficient in Qin Qishu Hua and learned in the classics of all eras and countries—a truly unparalleled genius. Tell me, Young Master Zhong, your intended person wouldn’t be Miss Qin Shihua, would it?"

Zhong Mingxuan smiled faintly without answering, but his expression spoke volumes.

"Holy shit, Big Bro, you’re on another level!" Su Taizao’s jaw dropped. He then added, "However, Big Bro, forgive my bluntness. That youngest daughter of the Qin Family is practically a goddess. Although Elder Zhong is the head of the Qingyang Judiciary, when it comes to power and wealth, he doesn’t even qualify to carry the Qin Family’s shoes. Even if you like this Miss Qin, would her family accept someone with your background?"

"That’s right!" Li Guangding also nodded in agreement. There was no way around it. The idea was too preposterous; the two of them were simply from different worlds.

"Superficial!" Zhong Mingxuan laughed. "My status may not compare to Miss Qin’s, but if I were to accomplish something that no one else could, wouldn’t she start to look at me differently? For example, what if she were afflicted with a poison that only I can cure?"