Chapter 342: Chapter 342

Zhang Meihua directly confronted Li Fei, asking if she had feelings for him. After being pressed repeatedly, she finally admitted that she did like him a bit.

But in Li Fei’s heart, it wasn’t just "a bit"—she clearly liked him very much.

What girl doesn’t long for romance? What girl wouldn’t like a wealthy and handsome young man? Especially when that man chose someone inferior to her, someone like Zhou Rou.

Li Fei deeply looked down on Zhou Rou. What even was she? Just a high school graduate who hadn’t even attended college. Brother Han had studied abroad—how could she be a match for him? Could she even speak English? What common ground could she possibly have with him?

If it were her instead, well, at least she was proficient in English and knew things Zhou Rou didn’t. Shared interests lead to mutual understanding!

Hearing her daughter vent, then fall silent, Zhang Meihua instantly understood—her daughter was completely smitten with the man.

So, with her years of life experience, she analyzed the situation for her daughter. By the time the call ended, the mother and daughter, separated by distance, found themselves entirely aligned in their imagination.

One wondered what it would be like to have a boyfriend like him.

The other fantasized about having such a son-in-law.

They were both a bit impatient, desperate for Zhou Rou to be driven away so they could secure the position of his girlfriend. But Rome wasn’t built in a day—this couldn’t be rushed either.

After hanging up, Zhang Meihua’s smile betrayed her mood. Li Guofu noticed and felt baffled—what could possibly make her so cheerful?

Despite questioning her for ages, she refused to say anything, only calling it a "mother-daughter secret." He didn’t give it much thought.

Meanwhile, Li Fei wandered around outside until late, hesitating for ages before deciding to return. By then, Zhou Rou was already gone.

It turned out that Zhou Rou initially denied everything, insisting that it was her first time with Han Mingxue. Then she broke into sobs, lamenting her deep affection for him and the injustice she’d suffered.

As Han Mingxue carefully recalled the details of their time together, he finally picked up on some clues.

That night, he had drunk a lot, feeling hazy and disoriented.

She had repeatedly said it hurt and even bled quite a bit. Now, looking back, many things didn’t add up.

The thought of being entirely manipulated by Zhou Rou, coupled with the fact that her meddling had caused Yin Qi’s sister-in-law to miscarry—and eventually, Yin Qi’s insistence on divorcing his elder brother over that video—infuriated him.

Come to think of it, that incident might very well have triggered the entire series of events. It also seemed that Yin Xian being drugged back then was true.

Now, his elder brother had fled to another city, and the adorable Beibei had to stay temporarily with Yin Qi at the Yin Family home. Their mother, wanting to see the child, had to endure Mrs. Yin’s sarcasm on each visit and had visibly aged after everything.

After all, Beibei had been raised by their mother like a precious jewel. For adults, a divorce was no big deal; they could move on with anyone. But the child was the true victim.

Thinking of Beibei’s unusually well-behaved and obedient demeanor always evoked a pang of pain. Their mother, whenever she was home, would think of Beibei and couldn’t bring herself to feel happy.

Han Mingxue wanted to spend more time with his mother, but a son wasn’t the same as a grandson. There was little he could do.

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No wonder their mother vehemently opposed Zhou Rou being part of the family and urged him to break things off sooner rather than later.

But he had refused to listen, convinced that since she was carrying his child, he couldn’t leave her at such a critical time. What kind of man would that make him?

What had he even been thinking, letting such an unworthy woman fool him?

It really was a case of the hunter being blinded by his prey!

When a man becomes ruthless, he can turn cold and heartless in an instant.

Han Mingxue didn’t hesitate—he broke up with Zhou Rou on the spot, telling her to pack up and leave immediately.

No matter how much Zhou Rou tried to explain, it was futile. She understood—everything was over.

She resented Zhou Gang, that useless idiot who had caused more harm than good, constantly asking for money and now conveniently disappearing when trouble arose.

Hurriedly packing her things, Zhou Rou made sure to take all the expensive gifts Han Mingxue had given her. Why leave them behind? Pride doesn’t pay the bills or buy food!

So, when she left with her numerous bags, Han Mingxue felt no guilt at all.

She was just another woman, after all. Han Mingxue had no shortage of options. A simple wave of his hand and there’d be plenty of eager prospects!

In their chaotic fallout, both had forgotten about Li Fei, who was still staying there. Who would even think of her at this point?

It wasn’t until Li Fei knocked on the door that the drunken Han Mingxue staggered to answer it, thinking Zhou Rou had returned.

Opening his bleary, drunken eyes to find Li Fei standing there, he shot her a dismissive glance. "Why are you back?" he scoffed, turning to slump back onto the living room sofa.

"Brother Han, where’s Sister Xiao Rou?" Li Fei asked as she stepped into the living room, shocked to find the place in complete disarray. Her heart skipped a beat—could it be?

Had they broken up? She couldn’t contain the glee rising in her heart—this was heaven-sent! Was this her chance to act?

Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Han Mingxue, only to find he wasn’t even looking at her.

"She’s gone! We broke up!" Han Mingxue said, taking a swig straight from the bottle.

He felt nothing about the breakup—just a burning anger at being played so thoroughly.

When had he, Han Mingxue, ever been manipulated ? Zhou Rou, that deceitful woman, had played her role convincingly, acting so pure and innocent.

Honestly, compared to her, the young girl before him, coming and going freely, seemed much more straightforward, spirited, and genuine.

Li Fei, feeling a bit awkward, had tried to send subtle signals, but he didn’t even notice. Did she really have no charm?

Calming herself, she realized she had to tread carefully—though she liked Han Mingxue, the situation with Zhou Rou wasn’t yet clear.

Who knows? There might still be opportunities in the future. Acting recklessly now could only make things worse and annoy him.

Better to discreetly tidy up the mess, say her farewells, and leave quickly.

Li Fei hastily cleaned up the scattered mess on the floor, and before long, she shouldered her big backpack, rolling her suitcase as she prepared to bid Han Mingxue goodbye and leave.

Watching her actions with intrigue, Han Mingxue unexpectedly found her amusing for the first time.

Waving her off, he let her leave. As Li Fei walked out the door, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of disappointment. He truly had no interest in her. It was so late, and yet he just let her go off on her own.

Where could she go at this hour? If she hadn’t had a falling out with her classmates, she wouldn’t have shamelessly sought out Zhou Rou. Meeting Brother Han had been a pleasant surprise, though.

But what could she do now? Forget it—she decided she’d check into a hotel for the night. Tomorrow, she’d figure things out. If worst came to worst, she’d ask her mom for more money and quickly find a place to rent.

Lost in thought, the elevator arrived. Just as she stepped in and was about to close the doors, Han Mingxue suddenly appeared, rushing toward her.

Stopping the elevator, he fixed her with a piercing gaze and asked her one question: would she be his girlfriend? The question utterly floored Li Fei, taking her captive on the spot!

Her jaw dropped in surprise, and she nodded repeatedly, unable to believe how quickly happiness had found her.

Trailing after him like a bashful young bride, she followed Han Mingxue to one of his other residences.

And just like that, the two of them had a lightning-fast hookup filled with passion and intensity! (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, come to Qidian.com to cast your recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for updates.)