Chapter 125 - The Mafia King's Oppression
Chapter 125 – The Mafia King’s Oppression
You don't know?
"What do you mean by that?"
Wei said, "That I don't know."
Her mouth twitched. "No, I meant that among the family members here, who would be the one easier to influence?"
His brows furrowed into a deep frown and he seemed to be thinking hard. Lihua expected that this time, she would finally get her answer. But the time ticked by and he didn't speak.
She coughed. "It's your family. You must know what they like, what they don't like or how they behave…"
Wei blankly stared at her. "I don't."
"…"
Why?
Lihua was dumbfounded. "Aren't you raised here?"
"En," he nodded. "But I never bothered with any family member."
!!!
"Huh?"
Wei tilted his head. "My childhood passed in my training to become the Mafia King and a CEO. I didn't have time nor interest in talking to anybody else."
His manner of speaking was so matter-of-fact and bland as if it wasn't a big deal at all. He was distant from his family, yet he didn't seem bothered by it.
Lihua looked at him wide-eyed. Then a pang of sadness enveloped her chest as she thought about his childhood years.
It must be so lonely…
She looked at him, anguish filling her heart. She hopped into his hug much to his surprise. A smile bloomed on his lips and he hugged her soft body back. "Wei."
He dotingly combed his fingers through her hair. "Hm?"
"I won't let you be alone anymore. This is not how a family should be. You have me now! All your lonely days are over!" She harrumphed and said indignantly, flaring her small nostrils.
Wei softly tremored and warmth gushed in his heart. He tightened his hug and whispered. "Lixue. I have you now and I don't want to be lonely. So…don't leave me okay?"
"Nu-uh! I will always stay by your side," she gleamed and grinned at him.
Wei leaned in and softly pecked her lips.
Unknown to her, his black orbs clouded in a sinister feeling.
Yes, Lihua. You have to stay by my side. And to never change that, I have to take some measures…
Fu Renshu knocked on the door. "Boss. It's breakfast time."
Lihua beamed. "Oh! Breakfast. Let's go. Maybe I will learn something about who to targ- choose!"
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The whole Jiang family, except Wei and Lihua, gathered at the dining table. But as opposed to a warm atmosphere, it was chilly and silent. Nobody initiated any conversation. The Old Madam was seated in the family head's chair with a dark and somber expression.
As Wei and Lihua finally made their way, she brightly smiled. "Good morning!"
Silence.
Jiang Fai snickered at her and clicked his tongue in disdain.
There was nobody who shared her enthusiasm, except one.
"Good morning," a deep, quiet voice came from where Jiang Weizhe sat.
The Old Madam inwardly bit her lip, furious at him for responding to her.
Lihua was well aware that nobody might bother to reply, and she had prepared for that. But when she heard him greeting him back, her already gleaming expression brightened like the brightest star.
She furiously nodded.
He supported me yesterday too! Thank you father-in-law!
The Old Madam stayed silent.
As breakfast was served, Lihua was stunned to see such lavish dishes placed on the table.
Really…Rich people. Even breakfast is gourmet!
Wei sincerely took a bowl and began placing food on her plate. Jiang Fai and Jiang Xiurang widened their eyes in disbelief.
Wei is serving her!? This woman has really bewitched him.
As they began eating, everybody immediately noticed the way Lihua ate. Her manners weren't orderly and she ate whatever she randomly picked.
The Old Madam smiled. "As expected of a crass woman who doesn't know any etiquettes."
Her cold voice made Jiang Fai shudder.
She is so dead.
The dumpling that she was about to pop in her mouth suddenly hit the brake. She blinked her eyes and looked at her. Then she realized that she was the center of attention as everybody stared at her.
"Are you talking about me?"
The temperature rapidly declined. The Old Madam's deadly glare could make anyone break into cold sweat.
Fu Renshu's mouth twitched.
Who else would she be talking about!
Lihua lowered her gaze and looked back at her. "Did I do something wrong?"
She gritted her teeth. "The Jiang family has some standards and etiquettes that everyone must follow. Just look at how pathetically you are eating. Such an embarrassment! Your eating habits alone would make me so ashamed."
Lihua was dumbfounded.
"What is wrong with my eating habits?"
Her forehead twitched in impatience. "Jiang Fai!"
Jiang Fai straightened up. He sneered at her. "Look at how I eat."
Lihua carefully observed him. Even the way he held the chopsticks was so elegant and refined. There was an order that he followed in choosing what he ate. There wasn't a single wasted movement. He neatly placed his chopsticks back on the table.
It's so damn complicated!
Wei, who didn't care about any of it, kept stuffing food in her plate until it started to resemble a mountain.
The Old Madam smiled. "Did you think that it's over by just marrying into the Jiang family? There are expectations from a daughter-in-law that she must fulfill. I will grill them into you until you learn everything. If you couldn't, then pack your bags and say goodbye!"
"Lixue doesn't have to learn anything if she doesn't want to."
It was utter silence as the Mafia King spoke. Being the head of the business and Underworld, his every word carried a deadly weight and oppression. Wei didn't even lift his gaze, but his sharp words cut through the air like a dagger.
The Old Madam's expression turned ugly. "Jiang Wei. I am still the Matriarch of the family."
"I am the Mafia King."
"Which I can snatch it away from you anytime."
"Which won't change anything," he spoke calmly, undeterred by the threat.