Chapter 401 - 401 Qiao An’s Trap, Ze’en’s Sword

401 Qiao An’s Trap, Ze’en’s Sword

Qiao An looked at Ze’en. She was amazed at how time had honed Ze’en’s nature. She was no longer willful and secretive. Instead, she was reasonable.

“Ze’en. You’ve matured,” Qiao An praised.

Tears welled in Ze’en’s eyes. She took a sip of coffee and choked. “Qiao An, thank you. Thank you for letting bygones be bygones and saving my mother and brother twice.”

Qiao An said, “I’m not that much of a Virgin Mary. Although I saved them, I didn’t put much thought into it. You don’t have to thank me.”

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Ze’en glanced at Qiao An. “If it were anyone else, it would be fine to do this. But you’re different. After all, they once hurt you so viciously.”

Qiao An smiled. “Well, if you asked me out today to thank me, I’ll take it.”

Ze’en lowered her eyes but said awkwardly, “Actually, I didn’t call you out just to thank you.”

Qiao An was surprised. “What else?”

Ze’en suddenly looked up, her dark eyes suddenly deep and cold. “Qiao An, I hate my father, and I hate that mistress. I want to take revenge on them and let them taste the despair of having their family destroyed. I know that my revenge has nothing to do with you, but the only person I can trust now is you.”

Tears welled in her eyes as she spoke.

“Qiao An, you must think I’m very pitiful and hateful. I was once spoiled and domineering toward you. In the end, I still have to beg you. Now, I’m willing to let you laugh at me. As long as I can make Li Tingfeng and that bitch lie at my feet, I’m not afraid of you laughing at me.”

Qiao An sighed weakly. “Looks like your father really broke your heart.”

At the mention of Li Tingfeng, Li Ze’en’s eyes bloomed with hatred. “He’s not worthy of being my father. Qiao An, do you know? He tricked me overseas with sweet words and cut off my living expenses. He even tried to find someone to do me in…”

Qiao An stood up in shock.

She could not believe that Li Tingfeng was so vicious.

At this, Ze’en lost control and cried. She covered her face with both hands and sobbed. “I really didn’t expect him to be so ruthless to me. Qiao An, I hate…”

Qiao An slumped back in her chair.

“Ze’en, did you misunderstand him?”

Li Ze’en shook her head. “On my way overseas, I had two accidents and almost died twice. Actually, I never suspected him until my brother contacted me and told me about my mother. In order to salvage my father’s feelings for my mother, I pretended to be sick and asked him for money. Qiao An, do you know that he was only willing to give me five thousand…”

Qiao An paled.

“Even a vicious tiger doesn’t eat its cubs. But your father really became a stepfather after having a wife,” Qiao An said angrily.

Ze’en sobbed in sadness.

Qiao An looked at her. “How do you want me to help you?”

Ze’en said, “My father has always been mercenary. I know that he avoided taxes a few years ago, but I can’t find evidence of him. So I hope to get your help to set him up…”

Qiao An had an instant epiphany. “You want your uncle to confirm evidence of your father’s tax evasion. Right?”

Ze’en nodded.

Qiao An smiled. “Can you wait that long?”

Ze’en looked at Qiao An in shock. “Do you have a better idea?”

Qiao An said, “Your father recently took on a big order. It’s said to be a profitable business. I wondered how an honest businessman could be lucky. I suspect this order is improper…”

Ze’en looked puzzled.

Qiao An waved her over, and Ze’en walked over to her. Qiao An pressed her mouth to her ear and whispered, “I’ve got some news that a batch of illicit drugs has recently entered the market.”

Ze’en was stunned.

She looked at Qiao An in shock. Confusion was written all over her face. She wondered how Qiao An knew such gossip.

Qiao An asked her, “Do you dare to track down your father’s supply?”

Ze’en said firmly, “If I can get back at him, I’ll do it.”

Qiao An said, “Your father has someone to rely on now. He’s much more vicious with his words and actions. Although you’re his daughter, this matter concerns his future and fate, so you have to be wary of him. However, as long as you do as I say, I guarantee you’ll be able to escape unscathed.”

Ze’en nodded. “Okay.”

Qiao An said, “I’ll give you a phone number. If you have any difficulties in the future, contact that phone number.”

Ze’en looked at Qiao An in surprise. Qiao An’s thoroughness made her suspect her other identity.

“Qiao An, why are you…”

Qiao An hushed her. “Ze’en, go.”

Ze’en slowly stood up, looked back every three steps, and left the coffee shop with a puzzled expression.

That night, Ze’en returned to the Li family villa.

When Li Tingfeng and the other woman saw her, they looked as if they had seen a ghost.

Li Ze’en stood there quietly, her eyes filled with condemnation as she stared straight at them.

But she didn’t make as much noise as her brother. She just stood there quietly.

However, it was that bitter gaze that made Li Tingfeng and his mistress inexplicably afraid.

“Ze’en, why didn’t you tell Dad you were coming back?” Li Tingfeng forced a smile.

Li Ze’en glanced at him and still did not speak.

Just as she was about to enter her room, Li Zefeng ran out of her room and said arrogantly, “Go back to where you came from. There’s no place for you in this house anymore. The room you live in has already been occupied by me.”

As soon as Li Zefeng finished speaking, everyone looked at Li Ze’en nervously, afraid that this domineering eldest daughter would go crazy.

Unexpectedly, Li Ze’en only walked up to Li Zefeng good-naturedly and smiled. “If you like my father, I’ll give him to you. If you like my bedroom, I’ll give it to you. But do you know? You’ve snatched too much happiness that originally belonged to others. Aren’t you afraid that you can’t afford it?”

With that, Ze’en walked up to Madam and begged, “Grandma, I went out for a while and lost my home when I returned. Can I squeeze in with you in the future?”

Madam was already very dissatisfied with Li Tingfeng and that mistress. Moreover, Li Ze’en was the granddaughter she had brought up and had a deep relationship with. In addition, Ze’en had appeared dignified and generous this time, so Madam naturally liked her.

“Okay, okay, Ze’en. You’ll stay in Grandma’s room from now on.”

Li Zefeng was very unhappy to see Li Ze’en climb up the social ladder.