C15 Pretending to be like That

Wen Zhouzhou left the party still hungry, planning to eat more once she got back to the Wen family home. However, when the housekeeper heard this, she showed a look of disdain.

"Wow, Miss has lived in the countryside for so long, she's really picked up the habit of being frugal."

The Wen family was wealthy, and their meals were always extravagant, costing thousands of dollars. It was likely that Wen Chichi had never seen so much money during her time in the countryside.

Noticing the housekeeper's disdainful smile, Wen Chichi couldn't help but chuckle. "Of course, being frugal is a traditional virtue. Don’t you often eat their leftovers as a way to save for them?"

Wen Chichi knew all too well that although the Wen family was rich, dealing with leftovers was entirely up to the staff. They were like trash cans for others, yet still turned around to criticize.

It was laughable.

The housekeeper, at a loss for words, could only grunt and lower her head, afraid of what harsher words might come her way.

Wen Zhouzhou lifted her head, feeling a strong dislike for these pretentious housekeepers. She instinctively took Wen Chichi's hand and smiled, "Mom, I think we need to get some new watchdogs around here. They're not loyal and bark too much. Maybe they should get some rabies shots."

In the Wen household, everyone, from the family members to the staff, seemed to be in dire straits. Each person acted as if they wielded great authority, believing themselves to be of significant importance. In reality, anyone with real ability would look down on such behavior.

Ignoring the staff, Wen Chichi quickly led Wen Zhouzhou into the living room. As expected, Wen Zhengze was there, visibly pleased. Seeing Wen Chichi return made him even happier, and he hurried forward to take her hand.

"Chichi, I heard from Old Master Fu that he's quite satisfied with you. However, with all the traditions in wealthy families, we still need to pick an auspicious date for the wedding."

He seemed genuinely happy for her, but Wen Chichi knew the truth. The three million dollars from Fu Yuxi's family must have already been transferred.

Wen Chichi didn't respond, only offering a faint, enigmatic smile. She subtly pulled her hand away from Wen Zhengze's grip. Then, in front of everyone, she wiped the hand he had touched on her skirt, as if she had come into contact with something dirty.

Wang Hongyan and Wen Zhengze were furious at this sight. If it weren't for the substantial dowry, they wouldn't tolerate Wen Chichi's blatant disrespect. Wen Zhengze thought to himself that she was just like that woman who had passed away.

"Don't you know the rules?"

Wen Chichi spoke calmly, "My son is hungry. Aren't you going to arrange for someone to make us dinner?"

Hearing this, Wang Hongyan found it quite amusing. Did Wen Chichi think she could treat them like servants just because she had climbed the social ladder?

Despite her disdain for Wen Chichi, Wang Hongyan knew she had to play the part of the dutiful wife and mother to make Wen Zhengze dislike Wen Chichi even more.

Wang Hongyan stepped forward, deliberately taking Wen Chichi's hand with a loving tone. "Chichi, what are you saying? We're all family here. What would you like to eat? I'll have the kitchen prepare it for you right away."

Family, indeed. Where was this sense of family when they caused her mother's death and kicked her out of the house?

In the past, Wen Chichi might have swallowed her pride, knowing it would help her survive longer. But things were different now.

Wen Chichi felt the grip on her hand tighten, and Wang Hongyan's expression turned hostile and twisted. Remaining calm, Wen Chichi raised her other hand and gently pressed her nails into Wang Hongyan's palm.

"What are you doing, Wen Chichi?" Wang Hongyan quickly pulled her hand back, clearly feeling the pressure from Wen Chichi's nails digging into her skin.

Upon hearing Wang Hongyan's exclamation, Wen Zhengze immediately felt concerned and stepped forward to check on her. However, he found her hands perfectly fine, with no sign of injury, leaving him puzzled about what had happened to her. Wang Hongyan was equally surprised. Just a moment ago, the pain was so intense, yet now there wasn't even a trace of a wound.

Meanwhile, Wen Chichi couldn't help but let out a sarcastic laugh. "What's going on, Auntie? Trying to act like a young girl at your age?"