When Tang Yiyi emerged from Zhang Meiyu's bedroom, it was already ten o'clock at night.
As she passed through the corridor, she noticed that the light in the study was still on.
Curious, Tang Yiyi walked over and saw Tang Zhongcheng in his pajamas inside the study. Judging by his appearance, he seemed to be preparing to sleep there.
Strange, her parents had always had a good relationship; why would her father suddenly decide to sleep in the study?
Could it be that they had had some kind of disagreement?
"Dad, are you planning to sleep in the study? You and Mom have been acting strange lately, what's going on?"
Tang Zhongcheng found it difficult to explain marital matters to Tang Yiyi.
"We've had a bit of a disagreement recently, don't worry about us."
"Is it because of my sister?" Tang Yiyi asked.
"Since my sister's personality changed drastically, she has indeed done many things that worry Dad. But Mom... Mom seems to be siding with her now, not even considering Dad's feelings."
Tang Zhongcheng had also noticed this situation.
Tang Xiaomin was their biological daughter after all, and her being a jinx was something she was deceived into by Master Xiangshan.
It was understandable that she felt a bit of guilt towards Tang Xiaomin now and sided with her.
"It's good that Mom and your sister can reconcile, but no matter what, Dad will never neglect you."
"Marriage is not something to be rushed, and besides, you still have several years before you get married. Trust Dad, Dad will find a way to get you married into the Ye family."
At this moment, Tang Yiyi could only rely on her father.
"Dad, Yiyi's marriage is all up to you."
"Okay, go back and get some sleep early."
Since she couldn't rely on her mother, Tang Yiyi could only count on her father now.
With problems between her parents, Tang Yiyi was determined to make good use of this situation.
The next day.
Xue Yi did not leave Modu as Tang Zhongcheng had arranged.
Over the years, Xue Yi had saved some money, and even without working, it would be enough for her to live comfortably for the rest of her life.
Xue Yi bought a house and moved in.
However, it was far less luxurious than the Tang family's large villa.
Xue Yi surveyed the environment of her new home and said resentfully, "Zhang Meiyu, don't think you've won. One day, I will make you understand what despair truly means."
She still held many trump cards against Tang Zhongcheng that she hadn't fully revealed.
And then there was Tang Xiaomin, who dared to be so presumptuous in front of her, relying on her youth and recklessness.
Before, when she was at the Tang family's house, she couldn't directly deal with her, but now, things were different.
She wanted to teach that clueless girl a lesson.
However, before Xue Yi could make a move, several burly men suddenly stormed into her house.
"Who are you?"
The men were all wearing masks on their heads.
Upon entering, they began smashing things without a word, destroying everything they saw.
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However, the fierce men did not give Xue Yi that opportunity.
One of them snatched her mobile phone.
Soon, one of the men pinned Xue Yi to the ground, immobilizing her, while another began slapping her fiercely, showing no mercy.
Xue Yi's ears buzzed from the blows, and she trembled as she looked at the intruders.
"Who are you? Why are you doing this to me?"
The men remained completely silent. After smashing things and beating her, they left as quickly as they had arrived.
Xue Yi thought of someone.
"Zhang Meiyu!"
"It's that slut Zhang Meiyu!"
"It must be her!"
Zhang Meiyu was always arrogant and couldn't tolerate any disrespect.
She had only left the Tang family a few days ago, and Zhang Meiyu was already impatient to come after her.
Xue Yi knew that even if she wanted to live a peaceful life now, Zhang Meiyu's bad temper would not allow it.
She always called Tang Xiaomin crazy, but wasn't Zhang Meiyu just as much so, otherwise, she wouldn't have given birth to someone with Tang Xiaomin's temper.
At this moment, Xue Yi's hatred for Zhang Meiyu reached its peak.
Xue Yi checked the time; Tang Zhongcheng should be at work.
She sent him a photo of her swollen and red face, then called him, crying and complaining.
"Wuwuwu... Sir."
"I've moved to Donghu Residential Area, but just now... several men suddenly broke in, smashed my things, and beat me... It must have been Zhang Meiyu."
"Wuwu... I've already left the Tang family, but she still won't let me go. How can I live like this, wuwu... she wants to drive me to my death!"
Tang Zhongcheng was genuinely shocked to hear such news.
He knew Zhang Meiyu had a bad temper and had thus told Xue Yi to leave early.
However!
"Didn't I tell you to go abroad? Why haven't you left yet!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Yi cried even more sadly.
"Sir, Zhang Meiyu won't let me go. She dares to lay hands on me even in the country. If I go abroad, and she secretly arranges for someone to kill me, no one will be able to help me."
"Sir, please save me, Zhang Meiyu won't let me go."
"Sigh..."
Tang Zhongcheng sighed deeply on the phone.
He was truly exhausted by the matter concerning Xue Yi.
He had thought that after nearly twenty years, no one would ever find out about this.
But there are no secrets that can be kept forever, and the situation had developed to this point.
Tang Zhongcheng was in his fifties. At his age, his children were already getting married, and he only wished for a harmonious family.
"That's just her temper. You just need to avoid her. After this outburst, she probably won't do it again. Endure it if you have to."
Endure?
He actually told her to endure?
Xue Yi had worked like a servant for over a decade in the Tang family; she had endured enough.
Furthermore, this time, even if she wanted to endure, Zhang Meiyu would not let her.
"Sir, do you think Zhang Meiyu, with her temper, would let me go?"
"She won't let me go. Are you going to stand by and watch me die at her hands before you're satisfied?"
"They say a night of marriage brings a hundred days of kindness. You can't treat me like this. I've given so much of my life for you, and what have I received?"