Chapter 1003: Chapter V809: The Stars Shine Bright, Only Deep Affection Cannot Be Betrayed (61)_2

Li Zhi didn’t mind these things. Supported slightly by the assistant housekeeper, she gave a contemptuous smile and gracefully walked down the stairs.

Behind her, the assistant housekeeper nodded politely towards the less-than-pleased Third Young Madam.

Standing still.

Their eyes met. Qiu Zhixuan glanced at Li Zhi, gave a slight smile, and said, "Sister-in-law is down? Hungry? Would you like some food?"

Li Zhi slightly curled her lips, glanced at the well-colored porridge made by Qiu Zhixuan, and sat down on the European-style gilded leather stool opposite her.

She said, "No need, I’m not hungry, but I didn’t expect my third sister-in-law to have this skill."

Both were of socialite status. Even if their perspectives sometimes differed and the topics they discussed were not always aligned, they maintained the necessary elegance in conversation. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Qiu Zhixuan looked at Li Zhi several times, smiled slightly, and said, "Sister-in-law came to find me, what exactly do you want to talk about?"

"Nothing much." Li Zhi looked around slowly, her voice gentle, "Just remembered that back then, the third sister-in-law told Third Brother that she’d return to the Pinghu District villa after having the child. Now, this old villa, it’s not that I want to send the third sister-in-law away, but counting Father, three generations are living together, and there are bound to be many disagreements. Even if we get along, our living habits and family beliefs differ in many aspects. Third sister-in-law is not yet 30 this year, and living here might also be restraining for you. It seems a waste to leave the big villa in the Pinghu District empty; why not consider going back? What do you think?"

So... she wanted to send her away...

Qiu Zhixuan’s spoon paused briefly, and an unintentionally faint mocking smile appeared on her lips.

Actually, to her, that place was the most blissful spot in her private life with Cheng Jin and also their marriage house, a place full of pleasant memories. She particularly loved Feng Chengjin’s Mediterranean-style bedroom, where waking up every day felt like being by the shores of the romantic, warm Aegean Sea.

During their honeymoon period, sometimes she’d stand by the window, gazing outside, and Feng Chengjin would approach her from behind, wrapping his arms around her, his lips on her neck, burying her in soft laughter when he kissed her intensely against the glass, making her blush with embarrassment.

If it wasn’t for getting pregnant back then, Cheng Jin’s parents, feeling guilty and other reasons, insisted she move back to the old house, she wouldn’t have wanted to leave there...

But...

Her smile was as pure as snow, as vibrant as blossoms.

Even if what Li Zhi said was true, when it came to announcing one’s status in the old house...

The smile was faint; she remained silent.

Li Zhi raised an eyebrow at the situation, "What? Third sister-in-law is unwilling? Or do you not like the Pinghu District villa?"

"How could I not like it?" Qiu Zhixuan put down her spoon, folded her hands on her knees, and sat up straight, "It’s just that the child is so young now. Back then, parents felt guilty about some things and insisted on me living here. Leaving abruptly now wouldn’t please them. Secondly, it’s closer to Cheng Jin’s company here, which is convenient for him to visit the child daily. I still listen to Cheng Jin regarding these matters. If sister-in-law feels my presence is bothersome, perhaps you could talk to the parents and Cheng Jin separately."

Is she asserting her status to compete with her?

Li Zhi had never seen Qiu Zhixuan with such an attitude!

Sometimes she could be so strong-willed that it was admirable!

Her lips, painted with a dusky rose hue, curled coldly as she remarked, "Does the third sister-in-law believe I’m consulting with you on this matter? Some matters are simply communicated with you first. Subsequently, I will talk to the parents and Third Brother. I’m not threatening you, nor am I trying to bully only you by bringing this matter up; I’m merely informing you of a fact: in the old house, given we have conflicts now, you’re unlikely to have a comfortable stay here. It would be better if you could persuade Third Brother to leave together. If you are unwilling, it doesn’t matter; I can simply continue discussing it directly with Cheng Jin..."

Li Zhi, is she really this aggressive... Plus, in the Feng Family, Li Zhi indeed has deeply entrenched connections...

Qiu Zhixuan silently frowned slightly.

Opposite her, Li Zhi continued, "As for today, if you want to complain, go ahead. If not, it’s understandable, though I doubt you will..."

Qiu Zhixuan raised her eyebrows, "Why are you so sure?"

Li Zhi smiled lightly and said, "Having received proper family education, even if your background is not as good as mine, I can still see that you don’t have the habit of stirring trouble without purpose. Besides, mentioning this matter would immediately stir family conflict, and you haven’t been genuinely bullied, so there’s no need to disturb the peace of the whole family. Primarily, if a woman depends on a man to resolve issues among women, you wouldn’t want to lower yourself to do so, would you?"

With mocking undertones, Li Zhi stood up, cloaked herself in her luxurious cape, and, maintaining her proud demeanor, turned and left.

Everything that happened today was within her plans; she felt she had still emerged victorious! Except for the one unexpected thing — Qiu Zhixuan’s emotional intelligence was higher than expected, directly asking her to come downstairs, leaving her unprepared!

This made the expression on her face slightly annoyed as she turned her back.

Behind, the assistant housekeeper saw Qiu Zhixuan’s faintly mocking smile and followed.

Sitting at the dining table, Qiu Zhixuan watched Li Zhi’s retreating figure, her fingertips turning slightly pale with contained anger.

Indeed, she could complain to Feng Chengjin, but how could she lower herself to that?

Li Zhi had so aggressively settled into the Feng family, cultivating such a large force openly negotiating matters one-on-one, fully displaying her female aura.

And she had to rely on complaining to a man to reclaim the respect that was originally hers?