Chapter 223: Chapter 223: A Weasel Wishing the Chicken a Happy New Year
What does Chuntao understand about this?
"Miss, why don’t we ask around to find out?"
Even if she doesn’t understand, Chuntao’s mind is sharp.
As a bystander, it’s naturally easier to see the crux of the problem than for those involved.
"That’s right!"
Sheng Xueyi clapped her hands suddenly, why did she become confused?
She’s not a fool, how could she mistake wind for rain?
Mu Lin, once a graceful gentleman, versed in both civil and military arts, couldn’t have turned into a libertine just because of her rebirth. There might be hidden truths she is unaware of.
After all, in her past life, it wasn’t until she was about to get married that she knew she had Mu Lin as a fiancé.
Upon her rebirth, her main focus was on dealing with that vicious legitimate mother, and she had no time to understand this fiancé.
Having made up her mind, Sheng Xueyi was no longer confused.
Meanwhile, Sheng Lu and Su Fu sat facing each other, speaking in low voices.
Just as Sheng Xueyi thought, Sheng Lu had no fatherly feelings for her; his so-called good intentions were merely expedient measures to achieve his goals.
"Master, will that girl believe it?"
What Su Fu had said to Sheng Xueyi earlier was a mix of truths and falsehoods. Only this way could the false become true. As for the future, if Sheng Xueyi discovers something wrong, she could always claim she was deceived too.
"Hard to say!"
Sheng Lu shook his head slightly, "That girl is rather cunning, not so easily convinced."
"So what should we do?"
"Let’s just wait and see!"
Sheng Lu took a deep breath, "No matter what, we have the upper hand for now."
"Aren’t you afraid she might rise above and turn on you later?"
Su Fu looked at Sheng Lu with a sarcastic smile.
Sheng Lu snorted and said, "I’m her father. Unless she doesn’t care for her own well-being, she will have to pretend even if she doesn’t want to."
"The old ancestors had no tolerance for unfilial people!"
"By the way, in the next few days, try to spend more time with her. Although you’re only her stepmother, you’re about the same age, so you should be able to communicate more easily."
"Do you really believe what you’re saying?"
Su Fu rolled her eyes at Sheng Lu, "I was the one who personally arranged for her to be sent to this estate."
"Even if we claim it’s for her good, you already said this young girl is quite crafty."
"Are you planning not to do anything then?"
Sheng Lu’s face darkened.
Su Fu shrugged and said, "Master, in matters like these, acting too hastily is the most dangerous thing. Us coming here was already a bit hasty. If we continue to be so impatient, we risk exposing ourselves!"
It’s not that Su Fu doesn’t want to mend the relationship with her stepdaughter.
But she feels it needs to be done gradually.
You can’t just trouble someone and then suddenly expect them to think you’re a good person!
Listening to Su Fu’s words, Sheng Lu sighed and said, "If only I had known earlier, sigh..."
At this moment, Sheng Lu really felt regretful.
However, there is no such thing as knowing in advance in this world, and what’s done cannot be undone.
...
The conversation between Sheng Lu and Su Fu was without a beginning or an end.
But Mrs. Wu heard it all and later relayed it to Sheng Xueyi.
Upon hearing the conversation relayed by Mrs. Wu, Sheng Xueyi frowned. From her despicable father’s and stepmother’s talk, she could confirm one thing: their visit was indeed like a weasel paying a New Year call to the chicken.