Chapter 48 - The Storm of Seizing the Property

Xia Liuli's eyes were cold, and she scanned the people present, with a sarcastic smile on her lips, "This manor was actually the work of Xia Zhuozhuo?" She muttered to herself, when did this country girl have such ability? If so, why was there no noble figure at today's homecoming banquet? I think the Du family must have helped. After all, Xia Zhuozhuo had saved the old man of the Du family by chance. However, even if she was exposed, Xia Liuli remained calm, and she thought to herself: If a person is humble, he is invincible. So, she said shamelessly: "Whether you live in a doghouse or a flyover, what does it have to do with me? It's not that I didn't give you a chance, but you didn't cherish it and had to turn against me. Now you are blackmailing me morally, which is really ridiculous." She snorted lightly, with disdain in her eyes. She didn't care about this manor. She had many properties under her name, so why should she care about this one? But yesterday, Du Haoran mentioned that one of his clients was interested in this manor, so she decided to help Du Haoran get it. Just as she was about to continue to mock, a low and magnetic voice interrupted her: "Miss Xia Liuli's thick skin is really amazing." Upon hearing this, Xia Zhuozhuo subconsciously looked towards the source of the voice, and saw a man in a black shirt and straight trousers walking slowly. His every move showed the demeanor of a noble man, and his handsome face was as flawless as a sculpture. However, his deep eyes flashed with a cold light that made people dare not look directly at him. "Si Shenxing?" Xia Zhuozhuo was shocked. She didn't expect Si Shenxing to appear here. Xia Liuli was also surprised. She didn't expect Si Shenxing to show up for the Xia family. After all, the Xia family is now in a state of disgrace, and the welcoming banquet is even more deserted. How could a man of such noble status condescend to come here? In front of Si Shenxing, Xia Liuli did not dare to make any more mistakes, and could only laugh dryly, trying to resolve the embarrassment: "Master Si, this is our Xia family's family affairs, why do you have to interfere?" Si Shenxing smiled slightly, looking at Xia Liuli with a sharp gaze: "Xia family's family affairs naturally have nothing to do with me. But Xia Zhuozhuo's affairs are my Si Shenxing's affairs." Hearing this, her pupils shrank suddenly, and she looked at Si Shenxing in disbelief: "Engagement? You and Xia Zhuozhuo have an engagement?" Seeing this, Mrs. Xia was secretly proud in her heart, and she took the opportunity to explain: "Yes, before they were born, I and Mrs. Si had decided on this marriage. It's just that Xia Zhuozhuo has been lost for these years, so this marriage has never been mentioned." Xia Liuli's face turned ashen in an instant, she didn't expect that she would fall into this matter. If she had known that Xia Zhuozhuo and Si Shenxing were engaged, she would never let this marriage fall on Xia Zhuozhuo. After all, Xia Zhuozhuo had been missing for many years, and she had already established a foothold in the Xia family. She would replace him when the time was right. Xia Liuli was indignant in her heart, but she did not dare to show it on her face. She took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and tried to save the situation with words: "Master Si, this manor was originally the property of the Xia family, but it was temporarily mortgaged to the bank. If you want it, we can naturally discuss it, but why are you so aggressive?" Si Shenxing was unmoved. He looked at Xia Liuli coldly: "Miss Xia, I don't want this manor. You are bullying Xia Zhuozhuo like this. Although she grew up in the countryside, she is thousands of times more noble than you in her bones." Xia Liuli was so angry at Si Shenxing's words that she trembled all over. She glared at Si Shenxing, but did not dare to get angry. After all, Si Shenxing's status was there, and she could not afford to offend him. Just as she was about to leave and look for another way, an old voice suddenly sounded at the door: "Is this the woman you chose?" Xia Liuli's back stiffened when she heard this. She turned her head suddenly and met Mr. Du's disgusted eyes. Then, she saw the Du family, except Du Xinyue, all appeared at the door. And Du Haoran, who had always doted on her, was also full of displeasure on his face. "Haoran..." Xia Liuli's heart tightened. She didn't expect Du Haoran to treat her like this. Du Haoran walked up with a dark face and said in a low voice: "Look at what you did! I asked you to ask them for me if they were willing to sell the manor to me, but you came to grab it? If you do this and let the customers know, how can they want this manor?" Xia Liuli was panicked when he yelled at her. She felt very aggrieved, but she didn't dare to refute: "I... I did it all for you... Didn't you tell me yesterday that a client was interested in this manor?" "Shut up!" Du Haoran gritted his teeth and interrupted her, "If you really do it for me, you should do what I say, instead of taking the initiative!" Xia Liuli was yelled at by him and tears rolled in her eyes, but she didn't dare to let the tears fall. She knew that she was already at a disadvantage at the moment. Seeing this, Du Zhengguo was even more furious. He said in a deep voice: "Evil creature! Why are you talking to her? Get out of here!" Xia Liuli's heart trembled, she knew that Du Zhengguo had never had a good impression of her. , She could only bite the bullet and walk forward, trying to explain: "Uncle Du, I..." "No need to say more!" Du Zhengguo interrupted her, "I see your true face, a woman like you, our Du family can't afford it!" Xia Liuli was struck by lightning when she heard this. She didn't dare to look at Du Zhengguo, her heart was full of despair. She knew that she was really screwed this time. Just as she was about to leave, Xia Zhuozhuo suddenly said, "Sister Liuli, go ahead. We in the Xia family won't take your charity for this manor." Xia Liuli paused when she heard this. She looked back at Xia Zhuozhuo, and saw that Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes were full of determination and confidence. At that moment, she suddenly understood a truth: true strength does not rely on power and status, but on inner determination and confidence. She took a deep breath and turned away. She knew that she needed to reflect on her behavior and find the confident and strong self she once was. Xia Zhuozhuo stood in front of the gate of the manor, watching Xia Liuli go away. Her heart was full of emotion and relief. She knew that the grievances between her and Xia Liuli had been completely resolved. From now on, she will use her own hands to create her own happiness and future. Si Shenxing stood aside, watching Xia Zhuozhuo silently. His heart was full of appreciation and admiration. He knew that Xia Zhuozhuo was a woman worthy of his cherishment and protection. He also believed that in the days to come, they would work together to write their own legendary chapter.