Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 557 The Good Play of Killing Someone with a Borrowed Knife (5)_1

"Sister, I will be obedient and definitely won’t cause any trouble for Aunt’s family."

"Why must Aunt Li and my younger sister try to force someone’s hand?" Shangguan You frowned slightly and murmured softly. "Do you not even have the money to hire a tutor now? I recall that when Aunt Li and Daddy divorced, she took all the money from the house. She didn’t leave a single cent behind and even made it clear that henceforth our paths wouldn’t cross."

As Shangguan You finished speaking, Zhuge Feng and the others, along with Li Zhaolei and Li Zhaohong, stared at the Li mother and daughter with new expressions. What kind of people were these? They initiated the divorce and were now shamelessly trying to curry favor.

"If that’s the case, I’ll pay for the tutor," Li Zhaohong said, her face full of disdain.

"No, no, how could we let Miss Li pay? This money should naturally come from us." Li Ruizhe’s face turned somewhat ashen as he glared fiercely at Shangguan Rou. What an embarrassment! The Li Family was providing for them so well, yet they still managed to bring shame upon themselves.

"Cousin, leave the matter of the tutor to your older cousin," Li Meisu quickly interjected. "I will definitely find you the best teacher and ensure you get into a great university." If this continued, they would be utterly humiliated.

"Hmph. If you hadn’t said anything, I would have thought you were too stingy to even hire a tutor for your own family member," Zhuge Feng remarked, glancing at the Li Family members. His tone was indifferent but brimming with mockery.

"Young Master Zhuge, you jest. No matter the circumstances, the Li Family wouldn’t treat its own kin so poorly," Li Zhaolei responded coldly, his gaze towards Zhuge Feng tinged with hostility.

"Not treat them poorly?" Zhuge Feng scoffed. "A trivial matter like a tutor, when did it become Youyou’s responsibility to handle personally? Their desperate clinging just proves that your Li Family is unwilling to hire one. The Li Family is truly shameless! The old are shameless, the young even more so—the entire family is shameless. From now on, the Li Family should just be called the Shameless Family!"

He spoke with cold mockery, not having forgotten Li Zhaolei’s audacity in the forbidden area of the back mountain. Now, witnessing the shamelessness of Li Wanying and her daughter, his expression was naturally unpleasant, especially since Li Zhaolei kept shooting flirtatious glances at Youyou. He had been seething with anger for a while. The Li Family was nothing! What nonsense. They were mere clowns daring to prance before him. Thinking they could bully Youyou? They’d have to get through him first!

"Zhuge Feng, others may fear you, but I don’t! Watch your words, or you might bring disaster upon yourself!" Li Zhaolei retorted.

"Right back at you, Li Zhaolei. Others may fear you, but I certainly don’t. If the Li Family continues to shamelessly pester Youyou, don’t blame me for being impolite," Zhuge Feng shot back, his eyes filled with an icy chill.

With a THUD, Li Zhaolei shot up from his seat.

"Young Master Li, calm yourself," Shangguan You said lightly, glancing at him. An invisible pressure washed over Li Zhaolei, causing cold sweat to bead on his forehead. His heart pounded with shock and fear. Shangguan You was even more terrifying now than she had been in Hidden World Village; this silent, imperceptible pressure frightened him immensely. Her unfathomable nature made Li Zhaolei wary and, at the same time, strengthened his resolve to make her his.

"Hmph." Li Zhaolei snorted coldly, suppressing the rage in his heart. He secretly pondered the relationship between Zhuge Feng and Shangguan You. Why would Zhuge Feng defend Shangguan You, and why would she, in turn, defend him? He was confident he could handle Zhuge Feng, but as for Shangguan You... he was out of his depth. Besides, the Li mother and daughter were the ones who had caused today’s mess.

At this thought, Li Zhaolei glared fiercely at Li Wanying and her daughter, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes. It was all their fault that the Li Family couldn’t hold their heads high in front of Zhuge Feng!

Shangguan Rou opened her mouth as if to speak, but Li Wanying fiercely pinched her, forcing her to lower her head in grievance and remain silent. Having spent time in Hidden World Village, Li Wanying knew these individuals were not to be trifled with. Although she didn’t know the specifics of what Shangguan You had done, she wasn’t stupid. Since these were people even Li Zhaolei and Li Zhaohong were wary of, Li Wanying knew her only option was to play the kinship card. Anyway, she was thick-skinned and unconcerned by Shangguan You’s potential disgust. If this attempt failed, there would be others. She wasn’t going to give up.

Ji Fan sat quietly at the far end of the table, observing everyone without speaking. As a mere team leader, he truly had no right to speak in front of these individuals.

The meal concluded in an eerie atmosphere. Afterwards, the Li Family members, along with Li Zhaolei and Li Zhaohong, returned home to discuss the family’s comeback. Ji Fan also quietly departed after exchanging a few words with Shangguan You. He was, essentially, just a figurehead.

"Girl, the Old Master has something he needs your help with, and you absolutely must help with this favor," Luo Wu said, standing tall before Shangguan You. The usually bright smile on his face was gone, replaced by a flicker of worry.

"Brother Luo Wu, what’s the matter?" Shangguan You asked playfully, noticing the strange expression on his face. "Let’s get one thing straight first: I won’t get involved in any killing or arson. Otherwise, Daddy will definitely kill me!"

Besides, Luo Xiao was in good health, and the Luo Family was a formidable power in Beijing, wielding considerable influence. What could they possibly need her help with? Shangguan You furrowed her brows, pondering the question.

"This matter... it’s a long story," Luo Wu sighed deeply. The Security Department wasn’t as glamorous as it appeared.

"What exactly is it that has our Minister Luo looking so troubled?" Shangguan You teased.

"You little rascal, daring to tease your brother! You deserve a spanking," Luo Wu said, ruffling Shangguan You’s hair. A slight smile touched his lips, though his eyebrows remained furrowed.

"Brother Luo Wu, my hair is a mess now! You have to fix it for me," Shangguan You pouted.

Luo Wu chuckled, "Little girl, I remember Shangguan Qing is always ruffling your hair. Why are you unhappy when your Brother Luo Wu does it?"

"That’s Brother Qing. Of course, you can’t compare to him," Shangguan You muttered softly, expressing her dissatisfaction.

"Heh," Zhuge Feng chuckled softly. He’d never imagined Shangguan You could be so particular. This side of her was indeed a rare sight.

"Alright, girl, if you help your brother with this big favor, I’ll be sure to thank you properly later," Luo Wu said. Looking at Shangguan You’s pouting face, he couldn’t help but chuckle, much of his earlier worry seeming to dissipate.