Chapter 11: Villains Rack Their Brains, but Can’t Match the Sudden Wit of Fools

“It was you who agreed to the engagement; I never forced you,” Xie Yuhuai said, not replying to the message but immediately making a voice call.

On the other end, Xie Yuhuai’s voice was tinged with delight.

It was clear he was feeling quite triumphant.

Although they hadn’t met, Yu Zi could easily picture the smug expression on his face.

“Hmph, then you’d better pray this marriage goes smoothly.”

Having nothing more to say, Yu Zi dropped a feeble threat and hung up the phone.

She had intended to block him again, but thought that this schemer might have other tricks up his sleeve.

In the end, she gave up on that idea.

Better to just ignore him altogether.

Just as Yu Zi was about to put her phone away, another message from Xie Yuhuai arrived.

Irritated, she tapped it open and saw words that were nothing short of provocation.

“Don’t worry, our marriage will definitely go smoothly.”

Tsk.

Yu Zi didn’t reply. Hanging up the phone, she returned to her villa.

***

As usual, the villa was quiet at this hour, with only the living room light left on.

Yu Zi walked straight into the hall, surprised to find Yu Cheng sitting on the sofa.

She frowned and ignored him, heading towards the stairs.

“Yu Zi!”

Yu Cheng was the first to speak, calling up to her.

“What do you want?”

Yu Zi’s voice was sharp rather than calm.

But over the years, this was how their parents had always interacted.

Yu Cheng let out a heavy sigh before continuing.

“Zi, I know you hate me, but I have to consider your future. I don’t know why the Xie family chose you, but without this chance, there’s no way we could connect with such a powerful family.”

“I’ve seen Xie Shao’s background; he’s someone worthy of trust. Get along well with him. Zi, I’ve been through this before—Dad wouldn’t harm you.”

“Hmph, words like that from you, Mr. Yu, are only good for fooling yourself. I’m not three years old; I’m not falling for it.”

“As for whether this is for me or for your prospects, you know the truth well enough. There’s no need to say it aloud—it would only make you seem hypocritical.”

Yu Zi mocked Yu Cheng without restraint before heading upstairs to her room.

Tomorrow was a tough battle; she needed to keep herself in top form and strike with certainty.

***

A night of peaceful sleep.

The next morning, Yu Zi came downstairs to find, surprisingly, that everyone was there.

She was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered and took her seat.

“How confident are you about today’s meeting? Need any help?” Yu Cheng asked, unusually concerned about the company’s future.

“No, thanks,” Yu Zi replied firmly, then glanced toward Yu Yangyang.

“If you insist on helping, then I suggest kicking that fool out. After all, no matter how hard a villain schemes, he can’t outwit a fool’s sudden inspiration.”

Yu Yangyang stood up angrily.

“Yu Zi, what do you mean by that? I’m warning you, if you dare slander me in front of Dad again, I won’t let you off.”

Yu Zi elegantly wiped the corner of her mouth, then looked up with a smile.

“Then I’ll give my dear sister a warning, too: if you dare cause trouble today, I promise I’ll make you pay!”