《Marrying Into a Wealthy Family: This Petite Wife Is Not Obedient》 Chapter 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Outside the window, the sun was bright and the wind was gentle. The birds were chirping, as if they were celebrating the day. Shi Tao climbed out of bed and looked out the window in silence. Today was indeed her day, so she should be smiling. ¡°Tao Tao, why don¡¯t we not marry anymore? So what if we go bankrupt? As long as our family can still be together peacefully, Mom will be satisfied.¡± When Mother Shi pushed open the door, she saw her daughter standing by the window in a daze. Tears immediately flowed down her face. It was all because they were useless that their little princess suffered so much. Shi Tao quickly ran over and pulled her mother to the bed with a smile. ¡°Mom, how can we not marry? The car is on the way. How can we not marry?¡± When she saw that Mother Shi¡¯s face was still covered in tears, Shi Tao quickly reached out to wipe her tears. ¡°Mom, I agreed to this marriage myself. I really want to marry into the Qin family.¡± The Shi family was originally one of the richest families in Su City. However, due to the company¡¯s failure in financing and their opponent¡¯s scheme, they were only one step away from declaring bankruptcy. The Qin family had already said that as long as she married into the family, they would immediately help them to fill up the void. Then why shouldn¡¯t she marry? ¡°Mom, I can¡¯t wait for the Qin family¡¯s marriage to happen. With our family¡¯s situation, it¡¯s better for us to be closer to them.¡± ¡°How can you say that?¡± Mother Shi glared at her. ¡°With Qin Zhan¡¯s condition, who would be willing to marry their daughter to him? Furthermore, the fact that he¡¯s sick has been spread all over Su City. He probably won¡¯t have much longer time.¡± Sigh, what if Qin Zhan died one day and the Qin family blamed it on her good daughter? At the thought of this, Mother Shi felt even more sorrowful. Why did she agree to the Qin family¡¯s contract back then? Other parents were unwilling to push their daughter into that pit of fire, so why did the Shi family do something like selling their daughter for glory? Although she knew that there were only the two of them in the room, Shi Tao still quickly covered Mother Shi¡¯s mouth. The rumors from the outside world were rumors from the outside world. These words could not come out of the mouths of Shi Family. ¡°My dear mother, it¡¯s fine as long as we understand this in our hearts. Qin Zhan is going to be your son-in-law soon. You have to praise him as much as you can when you¡¯re outside. If anyone says anything wrong about him, you can go up and scold them.¡± Shi Tao raised her fist and looked at Mother Shi angrily. Although she hoped that Qin Zhan would not live long, on the surface, she still placed him as one of her people and acted like she was extremely protective of him. Qin Zhan was the crown prince of the Qin family, the richest family in Su City. Although his parents had passed away and his body was weak, his family background was good. As for why there were no scandals at all and the marriage had to be settled through an alliance of families, of course it was because of his series of rumors. It was rumored that although he was so weak that he had to travel in a wheelchair, he was ruthless, vicious, and bloodthirsty. His eyes were cold and venomous, and one look was enough to make one tremble in fear. Moreover, she heard that he was impotent and had anorexia. Many beauties stood in front of him, he either ignored them or narrowed his eyes and thought about how to torture them. Woman would not dare to risk her life for a man like him even if he was wealthy. But today, Shi Tao is going to marry the rumored Qin Zhan. Her family was her bottom line and everything else. After all, she is still going to marry someone, it was worth it to marry him as her marriage, which was only in name, could save the future of the company and her family. Chapter 2 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Alright, Mom. Do I look good in a wedding dress?¡± Shi Tao changed into the white strapless wedding dress that she had prepared beforehand and spun around to let her mother have a good look. Mother Shi held back her tears and tried to look natural. ¡°Of course you¡¯re beautiful. My daughter is definitely the most beautiful bride in Su City.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Shi Tao raised her neck and pulled her mother coquettishly. Hmph, she, Shi Tao, was the most beautiful woman in Su City. Of course, she would be the most beautiful bride when she got married. Shi Tao¡¯s eyes belonged to the type of cat¡¯s eyes. They were big, round, and bright. However, when she smiled, they would turn into curved crescents. It was obvious that she was genuinely happy.. When Mother Shi saw her like this, a smile appeared in her eyes. The sunlight from the window shone on her fair moon-like cheeks, giving her straight nose bridge and soft cherry red lips a soft glow, making her look even more gentle and mysterious. Although she was still wearing a blissful smile on her face, there was a sly look in her eyes. ¡°Then, today, I¡¯m no longer the beautiful Shi Tao, but the beautiful Mrs. Qin.¡± No matter which identity she had, she was definitely the most dazzling and beautiful person in the room. ¡­ ¡°Shi Xun, what are you doing?¡± Shi Tao was shocked by what she saw. The moment she stepped out of the room, she saw her younger brother, Shi Xun, wearing a leather jacket and a helmet, waving a wooden club in his hand. Why did this kid look like he was in a hurry to get into a fight? Did he know that today was his dearest sister¡¯s big day? ¡°Sis, here, take this. Remember not to let it leave your hand later. If that Qin Zhan bullies you, just hit him and see if he still dares.¡± Shi Tao looked at the wooden stick in his hand, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. ¡°You silly boy, Qin Zhan dares to bully me? He¡¯s so weak that he¡¯s sitting on a wheelchair. Who knows who will bully who? Maybe your sister is the one chasing after him to bully him.¡± Seeing Shi Xun¡¯s dazed look, Shi Tao grinned and patted his shoulder. This silly boy really believed what she said. However, it was good to be so naive. She would be able to save the Shi family soon so that her brother could continue to be pure and happy. ¡°Well, okay.¡± Shi Xun touched his hair and remembered that he had prepared a helmet for his sister. ¡°Sister, you should wear this helmet too. What if Qin Zhan sees your beauty and stands up from the wheelchair in a hurry?¡± As soon as Shi Xun said this, the family and friends waiting around immediately turned to look at Shi Tao. Looking at it this way, Shi Xun¡¯s words made sense. Shi Tao was the most beautiful woman in Su City, and she looked even more stunning in her wedding gown today. The wedding gown that Shi Tao was wearing was designed by a world-class designer hired by the Qin family. Although the design of the white tube top was simple, it was sewn by hand. There were round and cute white pearls scattered on it. Under the soft lights in the room, it gave off a dignified and elegant feeling. However, under the sunlight, it shone with a dazzling luster, giving off a luxurious feeling. This wedding dress was tailor-made for Shitao. The upper body was fitting, the waist was tight, but the lower hem was wider. It perfectly emphasized the smooth curves of Shitao¡¯s body and made her look lively, pretty, and obedient. Shi Tao put her hands on her waist and tilted her head to smile at everyone. This smile made four words appear in their minds: Peerless Heaven Immortal. The little princess of the Shi family was indeed the most beautiful woman in Su City. Chapter 3 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Everyone present, especially the young men, couldn¡¯t help but click their tongues as they watched their goddess marry someone else. Why was such a beautiful woman going to marry Qin Zhan, that violent and sickly person? Sigh, before the Shi family was in trouble, Shi Tao was a pure white moonlight that no one dared to profane. After what happened to the Shi family, many people had been waiting for this pure white moonlight to fall from grace. They didn¡¯t expect her to fall into Qin Zhan¡¯s hands. They did not know if it was fortunate or unfortunate. Shi Tao saw everyone¡¯s expressions clearly and knew what they were thinking. However, the smile in her eyes deepened. Even though the wedding gown was pretty, the hemline was long and big. Shi Tao frowned, and had no choice but to bend down to carry the hemline into the car. As soon as she sat down, Shi Tao felt the cold air around her ¡®Why is it so cold all of a sudden?¡¯ Shi Tao shivered and turned to the side. Alright, she knew the source of the cold air. Sitting beside her was a handsome man who was as handsome as a god.. However, this handsome man¡¯s face was cold and his entire body emitted the smell of ice. He sat upright in his seat and looked ahead. Tsk, did her dear future husband know that his wife was already in the car? Sensing the woman¡¯s gaze, the handsome man turned around. At that moment, Shi Tao felt that the rumors were right. This handsome guy was Qin Zhan. His eyes were fierce and cold, and there was a hint of bloodlust in them. When he narrowed his eyes to look at people, it made people feel that he was plotting something. When he noticed her unblinking gaze, the corners of his lips curled into a cold smile, making people feel that he was not to be trifled with. Based on Shi Tao¡¯s many years of experience in reading novels, this face and temper was definitely a great villain. Shi Tao felt that the man was about to coldly say, ¡°Drag her away and get rid of her.¡± Thinking of the scene in her mind, Shi Tao quickly closed her eyes and shook her head. Today was her wedding day with Qin Zhan, not the day she died. She should not scare herself. No matter what, they had to live together for a period of time in the future. It was always good to build a good relationship. ¡°Hi, Qin-Qin Zhan. I¡¯m Shi Tao.¡± Shi Tao stretched out her small hand, which was covered with a white gauze glove, and smiled at the man beside her. However, the man beside her acted as if he did not see anything and turned his head to look ahead. Although the scene was rather awkward, the smile on Shi Tao¡¯s face did not diminish and she withdrew her hand naturally. Shi Tao had never been humiliated by anyone before, but she had already expected Qin Zhan¡¯s behavior. Just like her, Qin Zhan was not sincere about this marriage. He was forced by Grandpa Qin. She knew about marriage between families. She knew all about it as long as Qin Zhan could save her face in front of outsiders. However, if not for someone worrying about Qin Zhan¡¯s marriage, Shi Tao felt that this man would definitely die alone. No, this man would never grow old. Shi Tao smelled the faint scent of medicine on the man beside him and could not help but think. Forget it, since the Qin family was willing to help, she wouldn¡¯t curse Qin Zhan anymore. Shi Tao waved at her family behind her with reddened eyes. She could not help but heave a sigh of relief when he saw his younger brother comforting the two elderly who were crying. This kid really knew how to handle things at critical moments. Sigh, she hoped that this kid would grow up quickly and become the pillar of support for her parents, but she also hoped that he would always be so pure and kind. ¡­ Chapter 4 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Qin Zhan, can we go now?¡± After a while, Shi Tao saw the unmoving wedding car and asked with a smile. Qin Zhan¡¯s not thinking of breaking the engagement right? If he dared to do that, then she should not blame her for being rude to him. Today, she would throw away her demure image and force him to marry her. ¡°Drive.¡± Qin Zhan did not turn his head and looked ahead as he spoke. Although his tone was weak, it was firm and cold and it sounded nice. Because of these two words, Shi Tao could not help but turn to look at Qin Zhan. This man, if not for his bad personality and poor body, would really suit her taste. His facial features were sharp and angular like a knife. Perhaps it was because his body was weak and he lived in seclusion all year round, so he had an extremely fair and cold white skin. His eyes were cold but tenacious and sharp. His nose were upright and natural.. His lips were bloodless and even slightly dry. His upper lips were thin, but his lip bead is quite obvious. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me.¡± Perhaps due to Shi Tao¡¯s intense gaze, Qin Zhan felt a little uncomfortable and ordered coldly. ¡°Why can¡¯t I? We¡¯re going to be husband and wife soon.¡± Hearing Qin Zhan¡¯s cold tone, Shi Tao raised her neck and asked. Did this man stay in seclusion because he didn¡¯t like others looking at him? Qin Zhan did not answer her, but his cold gaze and sneer successfully shut Shi Tao up. ¡°Hmph, am I not attractive to you at all?¡± Shi Tao pouted and muttered softly, but Qin Zhan heard her clearly. He turned his head slightly to glance at Shi Tao, but immediately turned his head away. ¡­ When they reached the hotel, Shi Tao and Qin Zhan waited in the lounge. ¡°Wow, the bride is so beautiful.¡± ¡°Miss Shi, what do you think of this style?¡± ¡°Miss Shi, what do you think of this lipstick red number?¡± ¡­ Shi Tao looked at the makeup artists and stylists around her and smiled. She was not impatient with their exaggerated chatter and questions. ¡°I think this looks good.¡± Their eyes lit up when they saw how cooperative the bride was. They secretly swore to dress Miss Shi up as the most beautiful bride. Although Miss Shi was already as beautiful as a fairy, they would definitely make her even more beautiful. Qin Zhan sat in the wheelchair and looked down at his phone. He had no reaction to the noise beside him. Compared to Shi Tao, the area within a one-meter radius of him was completely empty. The makeup artist did not even dare to look in his direction. Shi Tao sat in front of the mirror. She did not need to turn her head to see the cold back view in the mirror. Although it was just his back view, Shi Tao was bewitched from it. Her future husband was really handsome. He was sickly but not weak. On the contrary, his tight suit revealed his muscles. The lines of his body were bright and smooth, and his back was always straight. If no one knew his identity and physical condition, they would definitely think he is a model. ¡°Miss Shi, Miss Shi, can you close your eyes?¡± The makeup artist whispered into Shi Tao¡¯s ear. When she saw Shi Tao¡¯s dazed gaze, she could not help but continue, ¡°Miss Shi, you are the bride. You can look at Young Master Qin openly.¡± Miss Shi¡¯s gaze when she looked at Young Master Qin was really gentle. She really didn¡¯t expect the beauty to like ice lumps. Chapter 5 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bang. When Shi Tao heard that, she was so frightened that her knees hit the table leg. In an instant, the air became quiet. Immediately, everyone started asking worriedly. Shi Tao waved her hand, indicating that she was fine. However, she felt awkward. Initially, Qin Zhan and her had their backs against each other, so she looked at the back view of the mirror casually. However, now that she had been spotted, she realized that this is too awkward. Sigh, she had just been warned by Qin Zhan a few hours ago. She didn¡¯t expect to be caught watching him. Shi Tao straightened her ears and listened carefully for any movement behind her. She only heaved a sigh of relief when she did not hear any sound. Sigh, it was really awkward and exciting. Shi Tao¡¯s face was cold as she looked at her flushed face in the mirror and could not help but secretly curse herself for not having any self-control. She had seen all kinds of handsome men over the years, yet she was actually infatuated with a handsome man who despised her. ¡°You guys can leave first.¡± When she saw that her makeup was almost done, Shi Tao told everyone to leave first. Otherwise, she would be pierced by everyone¡¯s gossipy gazes. These people were clearly frightened by Qin Zhan¡¯s cold aura at the start, but she didn¡¯t expect that they were completely unafraid after that. That expression of ¡®I understand¡¯ made her heart almost jump out of her chest. When only the two of them were left in the lounge, Shi Tao finally calmed down. Looking at the cold back view in the mirror, Shi Tao felt that this was better. As long as she was magnanimous, she could fool herself into thinking that she was the only one in the room. However, the sound of a wheelchair approaching could be heard. Shi Tao turned around and saw Qin Zhan approaching her. His eyes were filled with confusion. It had been a few hours since she arrived at the hotel. Although this man had spoken to her, he had never looked her in the eye. Was the sun rising from the west? Qin Zhan had taken the initiative to look for her? ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is there something on my face?¡± When she saw Qin Zhan sizing her up with narrowed eyes, Shi Tao hurriedly touched her face. No way, she had seen it just now, her makeup was flawless. ¡°Qin Zhan, is there nothing wrong with my face?¡± Shi Tao asked casually. She knew that this young master who was a man of few words would definitely not answer her. Unexpectedly, this young master lifted his eyelids and sneered. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re too thick-skinned.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Shi Tao was stunned for a moment before she asked. Qin Zhan that bastard, she didn¡¯t provoke him on her own accord. All she did was just secretly look at him, what did he mean by being thick-skinned? She didn¡¯t even complain that his face was made of ice awls, yet he actually said that about her. Does this man not have any self-awareness? Shi Tao¡¯s face fell. Just as she was about to argue with him, she suddenly thought of her parents. No, she had to endure it. After calming down, Shi Tao brushed the stray hair by her ear and smiled sweetly. ¡°Alright, I understand. Thank you for your reminder, Young Master Qin.¡± This Qin Zhan, it¡¯s not a big deal that she would just tolerate this once. As long as the Shi family¡¯s crisis was resolved, Shi Tao could become a Ninja Turtle for a while. It was no big deal. Qin Zhan was stunned when he saw the bright smile on Shi Tao¡¯s face. The coldness on his face intensified. After looking at Shi Tao for a while, he pushed his wheelchair and continued to stay in his corner. He held his phone and looked at the screen seriously. Chapter 6 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shi Tao retracted her gaze and crossed her arms in front of her chest,and was seething when she thought about Qin Zhan¡¯s expression. Although she was already mentally prepared to have a widowed marriage with Qin Zhan, why did he despise her so much? She was the most beautiful woman in Su City. Was this man blind or was his taste deformed? How could he say such things to his beautiful new wife? Although everyone was forced to get married, she had not even said a word about it. No matter what, it was not his turn to despise her. After all, she was still able-bodied and could run and jump. If he were to bring her out, he would definitely be praised by others. Shi Tao looked at the mirror in front of her and tried her best to comfort herself. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that she had suffered a loss. She should have retorted a few times before lowering her head. If not, with Qin Zhan¡¯s panting manner, he would definitely not be able to win against her. ¡°Cough cough, cough cough.¡± Shi Tao did not bother when she heard the low voice behind her coughing. Although she should at least offer her condolences, Shi Tao¡¯s eyes were calm when she saw him trying to straighten his back. This man, even if he was sick or had died in the end, was very proud and powerful. There was no need for outsiders to pity him. After the coughing stopped for a while, Shi Tao pushed her chair and stood up. ¡°I¡¯ll go out and take a look first.¡± Shi Tao¡¯s tone was calm. She did not wait for Qin Zhan to speak before she picked up the wedding gown and went out. She did not turn back and naturally did not see Qin Zhan¡¯s probing gaze. After Shi Tao left the room, she did not go far. She did not come often to this hotel that the Qin family had booked. If she got lost and an accident happened, it would be very troublesome. ¡°Hey, Miss Shi, why did you come out?¡± Lilith, the makeup artist, was on the phone at the door. When she saw that Shi Tao was actually looking around outside the lounge, she hurriedly ran to her. ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m a little hungry, but there¡¯s not even water in the lounge, so I came out to see if there¡¯s anything to eat.¡± Lilith immediately heaved a sigh of relief when she heard the reason. She had just received news that this couple was connected by marriage. They did not have any feelings for each other, and both parties were unwilling. She was so scared that she thought the bride was trying to escape. ¡°Miss Shi, you can just call me Lilith. The wedding is about to begin, so eating is definitely not allowed. Not only is it against the rules, what if something happens to your makeup? Don¡¯t you agree?¡± Shi Tao nodded. She knew the situation. ¡°Well, Lilith, can you pour me a glass¡ªno, two lukewarm glasses of water? We really haven¡¯t eaten since last night, so we¡¯re starving.¡± Her intention was not to eat, she just needed a perfect excuse to get warm water. Lilith hesitated for a while before asking the people around her to bring two cups of warm water over. ¡°Miss Shi, the water will be sent to you soon, but you can only drink a little and you can¡¯t just eat when you feel hungry.¡± Shi Tao nodded, indicating that she understood. When she saw Shi Tao¡¯s obedient look, Lilith nodded in satisfaction. Then, she looked at Young Master Qin, who was releasing cold air in the corner. ¡°That, that, Young Master Qin, you too. You can only drink warm water later and you c-can¡¯t eat.¡± When faced with Shi Tao, Lilith sincerely and earnestly suggested, but when she faced Qin Zhan, she was trembling as she suggested to him. When Shi Tao saw how nervous the makeup artist was, her eyes turned into crescent moons. ¡­ Chapter 7 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Marriage was a very sacred thing. Initially, Shi Tao thought that her wedding was just a formality. However, in the pure and romantic music, she held her father¡¯s hand and walked from one end of the sea of flowers to the other. Her heart could not help but tighten, and her eyes did not have that kind of casual and playful smile. The red carpet was very long, but there was an end to it. The handsome man at the end had already reached out his hand as if he had been waiting for her for a long time. It shouldn¡¯t be her illusion. She seemed to have seen that Qin Zhan¡¯s face wasn¡¯t as cold and pale as before, and there was a flash of warmth in his eyes. This man actually had a warm side? However, she thought that he must have felt something for the wedding and not because she was the bride. Although Shi Tao was confident in her looks, she was not conceited. A man like Qin Zhan might not dislike women, but he definitely did not care about them. Since Qin Zhan was putting on an act here, it seemed like she had to put on an even more exaggerated act.. When Qin Zhan saw the pearly white teeth and the blissful smile on Shi Tao¡¯s face, his arms stiffened. When Shi Tao saw that Qin Zhan was about to put down his arm, she quickly reached out and grabbed his large but cold hand tightly. ¡°Qin Zhan, I¡¯ve handed Tao Tao over to you. From now on, you¡¯re the one who will be accompanying her through thick and thin. She hasn¡¯t suffered any grievances in our Shi family. I hope you can treat her well in the future. But if, if there¡¯s anything that she did wrong in the future, it¡¯s our Shi family who didn¡¯t educate our daughter well. Send her back and we¡¯ll teach her a lesson.¡± Father Shi¡¯s voice was choked with sobs, and there was even a trace of humble pleading. His precious daughter, the little princess that the Shi family had doted on for twenty-two years, in the end, he still did not manage to protect her until she grew old, allowing her to walk the path of marriage through connections. When Shi Tao saw her father¡¯s face full of tears, her heart ached as though it was being pricked by needles. She did not know what to say and could only clench the large palm in her hand tightly. Unfortunately, the man beside her was the benefactor of the Shi family but not her lover. She didn¡¯t love him, and he didn¡¯t love her either. They just made do with each other. No one would shield her from the wind and rain again. Shi Tao bit her lips tightly to prevent her tears from falling. ¡°Daddy, you and Mommy don¡¯t need to worry about me, Qin Zhan is very good to me. I will definitely live happily.¡± Shi Tao did not believe what she had just said, but she could only hold on to the icy hand in her hand to make herself look more natural. No matter what, at this special moment, she could not let her parents worry about her anymore. If this man dared to shake off his hand now, he would definitely be done for. Feeling the warm touch on his hand, Qin Zhan¡¯s eyes darkened. However, he did not break free from the tight grip. This will be the only exception, woman. It would not happen again. As Qin Zhan was still in a wheelchair, when the priest said to kiss the bride, Shi Tao reached out her net gloved hand. Looking at those thin and sexy lips slowly approaching the back of her hand, Shi Tao was momentarily dazed. It was said that men with thin lips were heartless, but Shi Tao only felt that this handsome man¡¯s mouth was definitely suitable for kissing. However, she could not imagine how such a cold-hearted man would be infatuated with a woman. Seeing that he was about to close his lips to the back of his hand, Shi Tao¡¯s heart was lifted and her face flushed red. Sensing the man¡¯s weak breath, Shi Tao could not help but retract her hand. When she moved, Qin Zhan also stopped. Chapter 8 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Without hesitation, Qin Zhan slowly let go of Shi Tao¡¯s hand and raised his head. Although they did not kiss, Shi Tao felt a burning sensation on the back of her hand. At the same time, she felt a tinge of regret. Thinking of the ambiguous scene that flashed past her mind, Shi Tao felt embarrassed and angry. She quickly clenched her fists to chase away the images in her mind. Damn it, was she expecting something from Qin Zhan? How could that be? Besides being rich and handsome, this damn man did not have any good points. What did she have to look forward to!? Shi Tao and Qin Zhan¡¯s wedding room was not in the Shi family¡¯s old mansion but in a villa under Qin Zhan¡¯s name. When she heard this news, Shi Tao heaved a huge sigh of relief. God knew that when Shi Tao heard Grandpa Qin say that he wanted her to have more children with Qin Zhan, she almost went crazy. Grandpa Qin, I thought you just wanted Qin Zhan to find a partner. I didn¡¯t expect you to want him to have babies. Putting aside whether the two of them had the intention to do so, she is scared that with Qin Zhan¡¯s health, he would die when he gets excited. Luckily, no one dared to disturb Qin Zhan¡¯s wedding room. Now, Shi Tao could sit quietly on the stool and think about life. No matter what, she and Qin Zhan were already husband and wife. Now they just need to wait for the Qin family to lend a helping hand to the Shi Family. After changing into her xiuhe attire, Shi Tao pushed the door open and left. ¡°Qin Zhan, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Seeing Qin Zhan sitting in a wheelchair with a cold face at the door, Shi Tao was so frightened that her heart almost stopped. She wondered when this man came over. If she didn¡¯t open the door, how long would he have waited at the door? However, for some reason, only the lights in his room were switched on in such a huge villa. The Qin family was so rich, it was probably not to save electricity right?. Shi Tao didn¡¯t see any servants when she came in the afternoon. There were only two rows of bodyguards in black suits and sunglasses in the huge villa. Recalling the rumors in Su City, Shi Tao¡¯s face turned pale. Could it be that Qin Zhan had arranged it on purpose? Because he could not stand her, he could not tolerate it for even a minute and wanted to kill her on their wedding night? ¡°Um, Qin, Qin Zhan, shall we go in and have a chat?¡± When Shi Tao saw the group of bodyguards in the living room, she tried her best to smile and was the first to invite Qin Zhan into the room. ¡°Qin Zhan, we¡¯re both in the same boat. Let¡¯s not despise each other anymore and just get along well?¡± Shi Tao gulped and widened her round and bright eyes as she looked at Qin Zhan with mist in her eyes. Her makeup had not been removed yet, so her snow-white face, which was still pink, looked even more tender and full under the light. The blush that arose at the right time made her beautiful face look extremely alluring. Her pink lips were slightly pouted, and coupled with her coquettish and sweet tone, she looked like she was asking for a kiss. When Qin Zhan saw Shi Tao asked again, the coldness on Qin Zhan¡¯s face increased. ¡°Shi Tao, I¡¯m not your suitor. I¡¯m not interested in you at all. I only married you because I was pressured by the family. If you don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for you and try to seduce me, your family will officially declare bankruptcy tomorrow.¡± Shi Tao was begging Qin Zhan nicely and was stunned when she suddenly heard Qin Zhan say that she had seduced him. The moment she heard Qin Zhan say that the Shi family would go bankrupt, she was furious. ¡°Qin Zhan, don¡¯t you dare. I¡¯m already married to you. If you break the agreement between the Qin family and the Shi family, I¡¯ll kill you.¡± Chapter 9 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shi Tao was not an impulsive person, but her family was her bottom line. Bankruptcy wasn¡¯t just a word. It also meant that the Shi family had to bear the loan owed to the bank. She was still young, but her parents already had white hair long ago. Shi Xun was still young. She would not let her family be heavily indebted such that they can only sleep on the bridge. If Qin Zhan really dared to do this, she would never let him off. Qin Zhan sneered when he saw Shi Tao¡¯s sudden change in expression and the threat in her eyes. His laughter was filled with mockery and disdain. ¡°Shi Tao, know your place. It¡¯s your family that needs our Qin family¡¯s help. If you continue to be so arrogant, I really can¡¯t help but do something.¡± Shi Tao knew that Qin Zhan was not joking. This man really wanted to hurt the Shi family.. Seeing the coldness and indifference in his eyes, Shi Tao lowered her head. Qin Zhan, you are really ruthless and unfaithful. It only took ten seconds for Shi Tao to adjust her facial expression. When she looked up again, her eyes were filled with disbelief and pain. She touched her slightly red eyes and nodded at Qin Zhan with an obscure tone. ¡°I understand.¡± For some reason, Qin Zhan felt a little uncomfortable when he saw how obedient this woman was. Looking at Shi Tao¡¯s watery eyes, Qin Zhan felt frustrated. He clenched his fists, his eyes as cold as ice. ¡°Shi Tao, you¡¯re just a pretty face that grandpa forced me to marry. Don¡¯t even think about climbing into my bed. I hate hypocritical women like you the most!¡± Shi Tao looked at the sharp-tongued man in front of him and really wanted to give him a few punches. This man was really taking advantage of her. She finally understood that Qin Zhan didn¡¯t have anorexia at all. He was a typical male chauvinist. Although he was already weak enough to be in a wheelchair, she still couldn¡¯t stop developing him towards a jerk and domestic violence man. If not for his health and the contract between the two families, Shi Tao really could not help but teach this man a lesson. But now, there was only one word: endure. ¡°Shi Tao, if you continue to seduce me like this, even if you kneel down and beg me to save your company, I can only tell you that you are delusional.¡± Looking at Qin Zhan¡¯s cold and bloodthirsty look, Shi Tao also wanted to reply with a few words: ¡°What a shit ton of accusations.¡± Qin Zhan, open your eyes wide and take a look. Since when did I seduce you? I can¡¯t wait for you to stay far away from me. What kind of look is that? What nonsense are you talking about? Seeing that the more obedient she was, the colder and more impatient Qin Zhan¡¯s eyes became, Shi Tao could not help but guess: Did Qin Zhan think that she was seducing him by being gentler? ¡°Shi Tao, don¡¯t look at me like that again.¡± When Shi Tao heard the disgust in Qin Zhan¡¯s words, she could not help but curl her lips into a smile. Whether it was true or not, she would know after giving it a try. ¡°Qin Zhan, why don¡¯t you tell me how I look at you? Tell me if you dare.¡± Qin Zhan looked at the woman who was throwing a tantrum and the wrinkles between his brows relaxed a little. ¡°A disgusting look.¡± Qin Zhan ignored the woman and turned his wheelchair around with his back facing Shi Tao, as if he was unwilling to talk to her. Shi Tao looked at Qin Zhan¡¯s back view and her mind went blank. So, she only needed to act shamelessly to shut Qin Zhan up, and he would not want to communicate with her anymore? Heavens, what kind of man was this! She really managed to make him listen to her in one move. Although Qin Zhan¡¯s sharp-tongued manner was completely different from his usual self, she wasn¡¯t interested in finding out more. She only had one thought in mind¡ªcould she use this method to make Qin Zhan listen to her? Chapter 10 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Qin Zhan glanced at the bodyguards outside the window and then turned to look at Shi Tao. ¡°You sleep on the couch?¡± Ha? Shi Tao was still daydreaming about beating Qin Zhan up when he heard the man¡¯s cold order. ¡°Qin Zhan, the villa is so big. We can even sleep in separate rooms. Is there a need to squeeze in one room to disgust each other?¡± Shi Tao asked anxiously. Although Qin Zhan looked like he couldn¡¯t do it, what if he did something while she was asleep? Qin Zhan didn¡¯t like her, but she was pretty. What if he couldn¡¯t control himself during the night? ¡­ The night was quiet. Shi Tao sat on the sofa in a daze. Although Qin Zhan did not refute her at that time, he glared at her with a murderous and threatening gaze, and Shi Tao could not say anything to refute.. Sigh, this man, although his body could not make it anymore, his eyes and aura were very successful. Shi Tao hugged the blanket and twisted around on the huge sofa, calling out to Qin Zhan softly. I¡¯m so hungry. I only drank a cup of warm water today. When I was busy and tired, I didn¡¯t feel anything. But now, I really can¡¯t fall asleep. ¡°Qin Zhan?¡± She called out again, but the person on the bed still did not respond. Shi Tao slipped on her slippers and pushed the door open. She should have thought of it earlier. Regardless of whether Qin Zhan was sleeping or not, he would ignore her. Furthermore, if she shouted a few more words, he would probably accuse her and say that she was seducing him. This damn man, let him starve himself. ¡­ In the kitchen, Shi Tao looked at the food in the fridge in surprise. Although there was no one else in the villa, there was a lot of delicious food here. These were all her favorite snacks. They must have been prepared for her. Of course, Shi Tao did not think that Qin Zhan did it. Hence, she could only put her palms together and thank this unknown kind-hearted person. Thank you so much. You are my benefactor. Shi Tao did not have any intention to lose weight. She looked around the fridge and finally chose a large piece of strawberry cake. Wow, it was really too delicious. Strawberry cake was her favorite, but she had eaten all the famous dessert shops in Su City. None could compare to the one in her hands. It was really too delicious. If she were to meet this kind-hearted person in the future, she would definitely ask which store he bought it from. At the thought of the empty villa with only Qin Zhan and the bodyguards in black, Shi Tao took another big bite of cake. In the past, she would not eat like a starved wolf. However, Qin Zhan revealed his murderous intent towards her today. He probably wanted to drag her down with him before he died so she would eat as much as she could. Otherwise, she would not be able to think about it in her next life. Hmph, the more she thought about it, the angrier she got. She had been known as the Little Princess of the Shi family since she was young, and she had never suffered any grievances. It was only when her family was in trouble that she had the fear. However, it was only for a short while. After all, Grandpa Qin quickly extended a helping hand to the Shi family. Although there were still issues with the company, no one in Su City dared to hit them while they were down, they were just secretly watching. Who would have thought? She wanted the Qin family¡¯s help, but they wanted her life. It was true that one should not be greedy. There was no good ending to greed. Shi Tao shook her head lightly. She had already boarded Qin Zhan¡¯s pirate ship. It all depended on whether she could come down safely with her intelligence. Chapter 11 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the entrance of the kitchen, Qin Zhan looked at the petite figure under the dim yellow light through the gap in the door. The coldness in his eyes gradually faded. After watching for a while, Qin Zhan turned around and left. He did not alert anyone in the room. After eating and drinking to her heart¡¯s content, Shi Tao flung her hands and went straight back to her room. It was impossible for her to bring food for a man who had not eaten a single drop of water for the entire day. Since this man had said that he would not allow her to get close to him, she would not interfere anymore. The sofa in the room was actually soft and big. It was not a problem for Shi Tao to lie on it and roll around.. Furthermore, the blanket was warm and comfortable, causing her to wake up at eight o¡¯clock. She looked in front of her and saw that Qin Zhan was no longer there. Furthermore, the blanket was folded very neatly and there was not a single wrinkle on the bed sheet. Shi Tao brushed her teeth as she thought about this serious question. Wasn¡¯t Qin Zhan weak and had injured his leg? Why did he look weak but not as seriously ill as the rumors said? He did not look like he was sick at all, judging from the way he kept announcing that he was a jerk yesterday. Shi Tao looked at her reflection in the mirror and quickly used cold water to wake herself up. She could not think too much about Qin Zhan¡¯s matter. She did not realize it yesterday, but the more she thought about it today, the more she felt that there was something strange about this person. Through the window, Shi Tao saw the servants in the yard and was dumbfounded. Why were there servants here? Didn¡¯t Qin Zhan send them away? Didn¡¯t Qin Zhan want to kill her secretly when there was no one in the villa? Shi Tao did not have time to think. She quickly pushed open the door and left. She wanted to ask the servants about the situation. ¡°Ha, you guys, hello.¡± Shi Tao did not expect that the living room would be so huge. In the middle of the living room, Qin Zhan was eating quietly. The middle-aged man in a tuxedo and hair of more than half a hundred years was probably the butler. Shi Tao looked down at her own outfit. ¡®OK. Full marks. No problem.¡¯ She put away the anxious expression on her face and walked to the dining table with a smile. ¡°Sorry, Butler, I overslept. Do you have breakfast?¡± The butler smiled. When he saw Shi Tao¡¯s polite question, the benevolence in his eyes became even stronger. ¡°Young Madam, you¡¯re the owner. You don¡¯t have to be so polite to me. There are still fried dough sticks and buns in the kitchen. I¡¯ll get them for you immediately.¡± ¡°Butler, she¡¯s on a diet and won¡¯t eat.¡± Qin Zhan took a sip of milk and looked at Shi Tao coldly. Shi Tao gritted her teeth and looked at Qin Zhan, her eyes filled with accusation. ¡°Qin Zhan, I didn¡¯t say that I¡¯m on a diet.¡± ¡°Last night.¡± Shi Tao looked at the man who was lying through his teeth and her eyes were filled with disbelief. Did this man cause trouble for her this early in the morning? When did she say she wanted to lose weight last night? ¡°Qin Zhan, open your eyes wide and take a good look. Losing weight? I¡¯m skinny, so it¡¯s more like gaining weight. So, Butler, give me more.¡± Shi Tao ignored Qin Zhan, who had started a ruckus early in the morning, and turned to look at the butler. Although she knew that the butler might report her and Qin Zhan¡¯s daily affairs to Grandpa Qin in the old mansion, she couldn¡¯t care less. If she really agreed to Qin Zhan¡¯s request obediently, he might humiliate her in front of outsiders. Even if her image in front of Grandpa Qin was greatly reduced, she didn¡¯t want to be bullied by Qin Zhan in the future. ¡°Butler, remember to get more for me. Qin Zhan is sick and can¡¯t eat too much. As his wife, I will definitely eat more for him.¡± Chapter 12 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The butler was stunned when he saw the sincere pain and regret in Shi Tao¡¯s eyes. Then, he was overjoyed. Seeing the Young Madam not afraid of Young Master and she even dared to ignore his coldness and confront him directly. She even looked as if she only had eyes for him and cared for him. This was really great. He had watched Young Master grow up and knew that Young Master never took the initiative to talk to others, let alone women. Young Madam was the first exception. ¡°Young Madam, wait here. I¡¯ll get it for you immediately.¡± The butler didn¡¯t even look at Qin Zhan as he rushed into the kitchen. When Shi Tao saw how respectful and respectful the butler was to her, she could not help but look at Qin Zhan smugly. Sorry, your little scheme didn¡¯t succeed. Seeing that Qin Zhan had turned his face away and was only facing her with the side of his face, Shi Tao was like a rooster that had just won a war.. She crossed her arms in front of her chest and stretched her slender and fair neck. She raised her head high and stared at the kitchen without blinking. Shi Tao did not know that when Qin Zhan turned his head and saw her like this, he immediately turned his head back. The corner of his mouth moved slightly as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he did not. Today was the first day of Shi Tao and Qin Zhan¡¯s marriage. They didn¡¯t have any plans to go on a honeymoon, so they drove straight to the Shi family¡¯s old residence. Shi Tao noticed that the driver was the one in the wedding car yesterday. She saw that this was the Qin family, or rather, Qin Zhan¡¯s people. She stopped staring at the driver and turned to look out the window. There were many dirty things happening in the wealthy families. The Shi family could be considered as one of the clean streams. They had few people and a harmonious family. Many people in Su City praised the Qin family as a harmonious family, but many people were skeptical about it. Take Qin Zhan for example. He was the son of the late Second Master Qin of the Qin family, and he was also a premature child. His parents had passed away, and he was also plagued by illnesses. Therefore, Old Master Qin doted on this grandson very much. However, when he reached adulthood, his grandson was the first to move out of the Qin family¡¯s old mansion. Not long after, there was news that Qin Zhan¡¯s leg was injured and he had to travel in a wheelchair. She could tell how cold Qin Zhan was. How could such a person grow up in a harmonious and loving environment? She had already met Grandpa Qin once yesterday. The old man was very serious and upright, but when he saw her standing together with Qin Zhan, he smiled very happily and kept talking about having a grandson. At the thought of this, Shi Tao felt a headache coming on. It was impossible between her and Qin Zhan. How could they give birth to two children in three years? She hoped that Grandpa Qin would not mention this again. Purple Cloud Court. Old Master Qin¡¯s place. Old Master Qin had been waiting for a long time but Shi Tao was still nowhere to be seen. Old Master Qin, who had a good impression of Shi Tao, also felt a little resentful because Shi Tao was not punctual. The Qin family was a hundred-year-old family, so they had always set their sights on the rules. As the new bride, Shi Tao had caused such a ruckus on the first day of their marriage. The Qin family could not help but suspect that Shi Tao had married into the Qin family and that the Shi family would definitely return to the top wealthy families. Qin Yue grinned when she saw her grandfather¡¯s pale face. She really did not expect that Shi Tao would be so stupid to offend her grandfather on their first day of marriage. What a brainless woman. Hmph, her intelligence has completely changed to her appearance. So what if she was beautiful? She, Qin Yue, will be the first to let her have a taste of what it meant to be pretty and useless. Chapter 13 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Brother Zhan, what do you think my new sister-in-law means? Why did she make Grandfather, this elder, wait for her on the first day of marriage? Is there any etiquette?¡± Qin Yue smiled as she looked at Qin Zhan, waiting for his reply. Hmph, Shi Tao used to overtake Su Cheng with her beauty and looked down on everyone else. Now that their family had finally fallen, they did not expect that she would be able to get close to their Qin family in the blink of an eye. She had really taken all the good things in the world. Hmph, the Shi family was relying on the Qin family now, yet they still dared to continue putting on airs. She must be tired of living. Shi Tao, Shi Tao, I want to see what excuses you vixen will come up with later. ¡°Grandpa, why is our new sister-in-law so insensible?¡± Qin Yue saw her grandfather¡¯s expression worsen and continued to add fuel to the fire. Hearing his granddaughter¡¯s complaints, Old Master Qin¡¯s expression turned even uglier. He really didn¡¯t expect that after living for so many years, there would be a day where he misjudged her. This girl was so dishonest on the first day. ¡°Ah Zhan, when you bring your wife back, let her learn more about the rules.. Don¡¯t walk out and embarrass the Qin family.¡± Old Master Qin valued the Qin family¡¯s reputation the most. Now that he said this, it showed his displeasure towards Shi Tao. Qin Zhan¡¯s expression did not change when he heard his grandfather¡¯s angry words. He did not even plead for mercy. ¡°Yes, Grandpa.¡± He fiddled with the phone in his hand, his back straight, his eyes narrowed as he looked at the wall opposite him, as if there was something there that attracted him. ¡°Grandpa, why don¡¯t we not wait for her? I¡¯ll accompany you to the garden.¡± Qin Yue saw how angry her grandfather was. She was afraid that he might really get angry and end up in trouble. There were many ways to deal with Shi Tao. There was no need for her to sacrifice her grandfather¡¯s health for her. Qin Yue was about to help the old master up when a figure suddenly rushed in from outside. Although this person¡¯s hair was messy and the makeup on his face was all smudged, Qin Yue could still recognize this woman at a glance. Shi Tao was panting heavily and was about to continue running when she noticed a few figures in the house. She quickly looked up. ¡°Hello, Grandpa.¡± Shi Tao looked up and saw Old Master Qin with an ugly expression. She quickly greeted him. From the looks of it, this was the Purple Cloud Court. She really didn¡¯t expect to find the right place by accident. It was all Qin Zhan¡¯s fault. Not only did he put her at the entrance and let her find her own place, he even found a dog to chase after her. Although she did not know what this man was up to, she would definitely complain. However, Shi Tao knew that the first thing he had to do was to appease Grandpa Qin, who looked extremely angry. He was indeed worthy of being the head of a big family. His calm demeanor made Shi Tao nervous and speechless. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Grandpa. I made you wait for so long. Actually, Qin Zhan and I came together just now, but something happened on the way, so we wasted so much time.¡± Shi Tao knew that the old man was in a rage now. If he were to badmouth his grandson directly, it would definitely cause him to be even more disgusted. The most important thing was to apologize first. But she also knew that she had been late for too long. Although her apologies were sincere, they lacked confidence. Looking at Old Master Qin¡¯s silent and narrowed eyes, Shi Tao knew that she was done for. It seemed that her tardiness had increased Grandpa Qin¡¯s impression of her to negative 100. He was indeed Grandpa Qin¡¯s grandson. Qin Zhan knew how to make Grandpa Qin hate her. Chapter 14 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shi Tao smiled bitterly in her heart. It seemed like she was going to suffer today. Sure enough, after a while, Old Master Qin interrupted her apology and said angrily. ¡°Shi Tao, you know why you were able to marry into the family. I thought you were a good girl. Your parents taught you well, but it seems that¡¯s not the case.¡± When Shi Tao heard that, her heart skipped a beat. What did Grandpa Qin mean? Was he blaming himself for seeing the wrong person, or was he blaming his parents for lying to him? She had already married into the family. Was she going to ruin the contract that the two families had signed? ¡°Shi Tao, from now on, you have to kneel here obediently. You know that in the Qin family, there are things you shouldn¡¯t think about and things you shouldn¡¯t do.¡± Old Master Qin looked at Shi Tao¡¯s pale face and said slowly. ¡°Grandpa, I¡­.. Old Master Qin glared and Shi Tao could no longer speak. She knew that her tardiness today had really angered Grandpa Qin. He had no interest in finding out the reason for her tardiness. He only wanted to teach her a lesson and make her learn the rules. She had to accept this lesson, because the old man was threatening her parents with the Shi family. If these words came out of Qin Zhan¡¯s mouth, she might even be able to rebut him because she knew that Old Master Qin was still suppressing the contract. However, if the Old Master also hated her and the Shi family, then the family would only make things worse. Shi Tao turned his head to look at Qin Zhan. She did not know why Qin Zhan was so ruthless and wanted to toy with her. She was merely his wife on paper. Why did he have to fall out with her? She had never thought of making it real, nor had she thought of seducing him. In fact, she had already made up her mind to wait for the Shi family¡¯s crisis to be resolved. If he wanted a divorce, she would not delay it. If he was not around then, she would be willing to spend a few years with him. However, it was obvious that Qin Zhan never thought that way. Just the fact that she was Mrs. Qin was a thorn in his side. Qin Zhan, oh Qin Zhan, you are really heartless. She actually thought that he could put in a good word for Grandpa Qin, but this scene was probably what he wanted to see the most. Qin Zhan noticed Shi Tao¡¯s gaze but his expression did not change. He did not even lift his eyelids. Just as Shi Tao thought, Qin Zhan did not feel that he had done anything wrong. Instead, he was very satisfied to see his grandfather angry and disappointed with this woman. He did it on purpose. He had to find an excuse to chase this woman out of the Qin family. ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll kneel¡­ Shi Tao retracted her gaze and looked apologetically at Old Master Qin before kneeling on the ground. Such a straightforward action surprised Old Master Qin. He was prepared to hear her retort or find an excuse, but he didn¡¯t expect her to accept his punishment so naturally. This action made Old Master Qin¡¯s expression look better. Shi Tao felt the pressure in front of her diminish. She raised his head and smiled at Old Master Qin before lowering her head again. Her gaze was calm and gentle, as if she did not think that Old Master Qin¡¯s punishment for kneeling was punishment. No matter what, she would have room to salvage the situation if the Old Master¡¯s attitude was gentle. She really didn¡¯t want to take another look at Qin Zhan, but she couldn¡¯t get a single bit of disgust from Old Master Qin. Chapter 15 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Grandpa, it¡¯s time for lunch.¡± Qin Yue quickly reminded her grandfather when she saw his gentle attitude. What if Shi Tao pretended to be pitiful and made Grandpa sympathize with her so that she could get up? She did not want this woman to get away with the punishment so easily. Old Master Qin¡¯s three meals were all on time. In order to wait for Shi Tao, not only did he not eat breakfast, but he also missed lunch. Thinking of this, Old Master Qin¡¯s expression turned ugly again. Shi Tao looked up at the beautiful woman who was laughing secretly in the corner. She clenched his fists tightly. This woman did it on purpose. ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m sorry to have made you wait for so long. Go and eat first.¡± Old Master Qin ignored her and walked out of the house. When She heard the sound of the wheelchair behind her getting further and further away, Shi Tao looked confused. Men were indeed unreliable. Shi Tao was wearing a simple and elegant white dress. She had specially chosen it to impress Grandpa Qin. It was dignified and elegant, but now that she was kneeling on the floor covered with a layer of fluffy carpet, Shi Tao felt that she had miscalculated. It was so painful. If she had known that this would happen today, she would have worn a knee brace. Even though she felt unbearable pain after kneeling for a while, Shi Tao did not dare to move. Who knew if there were surveillance cameras in this place? If she made any more mistakes, she would really be done for. Just as Shi Tao was thinking about what to do next, a pair of stilettos appeared in her line of sight. This pair of shoes was one of the most popular luxury items of the season. Shi Tao also had one, but something had happened to her family before she could wear it at home, so she could only sell it at a low price for her emergency services. Clap clap clap. Shi Tao was about to raise her head when someone threw a handful of melon seeds at her head. It did not hurt, but it was insulting. Shi Tao clenched her fists tightly and looked up with a pained expression. In front of her was Second Miss Qin, who was standing high above her. ¡°Shi Tao, Shi Tao, you¡¯re really capable. Your family has already gone bankrupt, yet you still managed to marry into our Qin family. However, that¡¯s all you¡¯ve done. It¡¯s only your first day in the family, yet you made Grandfather wait so long for you.¡± Qin Yue placed her hands on her hips and mocked Shi Tao. She was wearing the latest orange dress from an international brand and had exquisite makeup on her face. She looked extremely bright and lively, a stark contrast to Shi Tao, who was kneeling on the ground in misery. ¡°It¡¯s indeed my fault for making Grandfather wait for so long, but I definitely didn¡¯t do it on purpose. There¡¯s a reason for this.¡± Shi Tao did not retort at the top of her voice. Instead, she straightened her back and said those words in a neither servile nor overbearing manner. However, it was precisely this type of little white flower that floated in the cold wind, tenaciously living, that made Qin Yue even more angry. This woman never forgets to put on an act. ¡°Shi Tao, stop pretending. Hmph, you must be unhappy with Grandpa and are scolding him in your heart. That¡¯s why you humiliated him on the first day. Let me tell you, do you think you can save the Shi family by marrying into the Qin family? You¡¯re delusional.¡± Shi Tao shuddered when she heard that. Ever since she married into the Qin family, she had only met three members of the Qin family, but all of them threatened her with contracts. It was only the first day. Were they really going to break the agreement? The Shi family was in dire straits now. Even the Qin family, which had helped the Shi family back then, wanted to step on them? Shi Tao¡¯s body was trembling. She raised her hand to cover her chest. It was a little uncomfortable and painful. It was really just a little, but she had never felt so unfamiliar before. Chapter 16 - Dont Hit Me Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°No matter what you think, I, Shi Tao, swear to the heavens that I have no intention of disrespecting my grandfather. If I have any words, I will be knocked down by a car and driven out of the Qin family.¡± Shi Tao¡¯s face was cold as she swore with her four fingers facing the sky. This oath did not seem heavy, but Qin Yue knew that to Shi Tao, being chased out of the Qin family was her greatest punishment. ¡°Shi Tao, it¡¯s useless to swear. If it really works, everyone will go and swear.¡± Qin Yue scoffed and threw another handful of melon seeds at Shi Tao. This time, Shi Tao did not continue the conversation. She finally understood that this woman was here to pick a fight. The angrier she was, the more helpless she felt. The happier she was, the more he ignored her. . ¡°Shi Tao, let me tell you. After you marry into the Qin family, you¡¯d better be obedient and listen to us. If the Qin family wants you to go east, do you think you can go west?¡± Shi Tao looked straight ahead as though she did not see the women surrounding her. Her expression did not change. ¡°Shi Tao, did you hear that?¡± Qin Yue was pointing at Shi Tao arrogantly. When she saw Shi Tao ignoring her, she was furious. However, no matter what she said, Shi Tao wouldn¡¯t budge. ¡°Don¡¯t hit me, Miss Qin. Don¡¯t hit me. Grandpa, save me!¡± Shi Tao was mumbling in her heart about not listening to the tortoise chanting scriptures when she suddenly saw Qin Yue¡¯s palm about to land on her face. She quickly dodged and cried. Qin Yue¡¯s outstretched hand suddenly stiffened, and her face twisted. She really wanted to slap Shi Tao, but before she could do so, this damned woman was already shouting. She withdrew her hand with an ugly expression. Although Grandpa did not have a good impression of Shi Tao, Shi Tao was still her sister-in-law. If Grandpa found out that her sister had hit her sister-in-law, the punishment she would receive would not be as simple as kneeling down. ¡°Miss Qin, don¡¯t hit me. I really know I was wrong. I shouldn¡¯t have been late, so I¡¯m kneeling here and admitting my mistake. But how can you hit me? If you touch me, I, I¡¯ll go find Grandpa to reason with him.¡± Upon hearing the word ¡®grandfather¡¯, Qin Yue¡¯s expression turned ugly. God, you sent Shi Tao to punish me, right? In the past, she could not compare to Shi Tao in any way, so she could only accept it. But now, Shi Tao could only rely on the Qin family to survive and she still could not do anything to this woman. Shi Tao watched as Qin Yue¡¯s expression changed to a face of suffering. Shi Tao made ¡®yeah¡¯ in her heart. Ha, you¡¯re still too young to fight me. Shi Tao knew that in the Qin family, Grandpa Qin¡¯s name was more useful than anything else. This old man was the Qin family¡¯s fatal weakness. As long as she made use of Grandpa Qin¡¯s attitude towards her, would these people bully her? Sorry, but no way. ¡°Shi Tao, you¡­ just you wait. I¡¯m telling you, if you don¡¯t let me live well, I won¡¯t let you live well either.¡± Shi Tao smiled at Qin Yue¡¯s twisted face. ¡°As long as Miss Qin doesn¡¯t hit me.¡± Qin Yue gritted her teeth in anger when she heard the word ¡®hit¡¯. She hadn¡¯t even hit this woman yet, and she was already putting on an act. Qin Yue knew that she couldn¡¯t win against this woman, so she didn¡¯t stay there for long. She walked away angrily in her six-inch stilettos. Even though Shi Tao had defeated Qin Yue in this round, she did not feel any joy of victory. Qin Yue¡¯s small actions were like a small fight. It didn¡¯t hurt at all. The most important thing now was, did the Qin family help the Shi family as promised? How were her parents and younger brother? Chapter 17 - Why Are You Sneaking Looks At Me? Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shi Tao looked at the large clock hanging on the wall and her expression turned uglier. She wanted to scream if anyone still remembered her. She had been kneeling here for hours without eating or drinking. Actually, sleepiness and fatigue were secondary. Her legs were already numb from kneeling and she did not feel anything at all. She did not know how long she could continue kneeling. Sigh, someone come and save her quickly. She really couldn¡¯t take it anymore. If she continued to kneel, she would die. ¡°I¡¯m not tired. It¡¯s fine, I¡¯m not tired. I¡¯m not hungry.¡± Shi Tao could only console herself in her heart.. Slowly, her consciousness became blurry and she muttered softly in her heart. The sunlight from the window shone into the room and left mottled shadows on Shi Tao¡¯s face. The shadows were moving slowly, making her look like a lost fairy. It was breathtaking and pitiful. Qin Zhan stood at the door and watched for a while. When he saw the girl¡¯s body slowly leaning forward and about to fall, he didn¡¯t make a sound. Bang. Shi Tao¡¯s head landed heavily on the floor. This hit not only made her conscious, but it also caused her to cry. The physical pain made Shi Tao feel even more aggrieved. Slowly, she rubbed her head and placed her hands on her eyes, wiping them repeatedly. Qin Zhan looked at the girl¡¯s trembling shoulders and unconsciously touched his heart. Why did he feel uncomfortable seeing her in pain? Although Shi Tao had been wiping her tears, her ears had been paying attention to her surroundings. ¡°You, burp, why did you peek at me?¡± Perhaps it was because she had been crying secretly, Shi Tao spoke in an extremely soft manner and even burped. Qin Zhan did not feel uncomfortable when he was caught peeping. He slowly pushed the wheelchair to Shi Tao and handed her a white handkerchief. However, Qin Zhan¡¯s expression turned even colder the moment he stretched out his hand. He just wanted to see how miserable this woman was, but for some reason, he suddenly handed over his personal handkerchief. Shi Tao looked at the fragrant handkerchief in front of her and her eyes widened in shock. But her eyes immediately became suspicious again. How could Qin Zhan be so kind? Could it be that he was thinking of ways to mess with her again? That¡¯s right, that¡¯s the way. I won¡¯t fall for it. Shi Tao was still feeling aggrieved. When she saw Qin Zhan¡¯s handkerchief, not only did she not take it, she even turned her head to the side. ¡°Hmph, Qin Zhan, I won¡¯t fall into your trap again.¡± Qin Zhan looked at Shi Tao, who was like a proud cat that had her head raised and refused to let her master touch her. She did not even allow him to get close to her. For some reason, the anger he felt earlier suddenly dissipated. ¡°Kitty.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± When Shi Tao heard Qin Zhan¡¯s whisper, she widened his eyes and questioned Qin Zhan. What did this bastard mean by calling her inhumane? Seeing Qin Zhan¡¯s cold and unresponsive look, Shi Tao lowered her head angrily. She was so angry that she almost fainted. How could she expect that this man would answer her? From the way he looked today, he was unable to utter a single word. His mouth was completely used for eating. However, Shi Tao recalled the man¡¯s warning last night and could not help but feel puzzled. Could it be that this man could only say a complete sentence when he was posting the scumbag¡¯s speech? Chapter 18 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shi Tao knelt for a while more. She felt uncomfortable having someone beside her. Although she did not slack off at all when she was kneeling, she still felt uncomfortable when someone was watching her from the side. She could not help but twist her body. ¡°Hey, what are you here for? If there¡¯s nothing else, leave quickly.¡± At the thought that the man had deliberately planned for her to kneel as punishment, Shi Tao did not speak nicely to Qin Zhan. She noticed a few surveillance cameras in the corner, but she really didn¡¯t care anymore. She was about to lose her life. She really did not have the mood to act here and pretend to be a loving couple with Qin Zhan. After a while, Qin Zhan said slowly, ¡°Grandpa is looking for you.¡± ¡® What?¡¯ Shi Tao¡¯s eyes almost popped out from shock. . Qin Zhan, this b*stard, harmed her again. He actually hid such a big thing from her. ¡°Good job, Qin Zhan! You¡¯re really amazing!¡± Shi Tao looked at the expressionless Qin Zhan and was speechless. She finally understood why Qin Zhan was unwilling to pay attention to her when she was throwing a tantrum. It was because when she saw his cold face, she really had nothing to say. She was only filled with anger. Shi Tao held onto the ground and slowly stood up with difficulty. However, her legs were sore and numb from kneeling for so long. The moment she stood up, she fell straight to the ground because she could not stand straight. Qin Zhan looked at the woman who fell in front of him. His fingers moved slightly, but he did not do anything. ¡°Grandfather is waiting for you at the main house.¡± After saying this, Qin Zhan didn¡¯t hesitate and pushed his wheelchair out of the door. He didn¡¯t even look at the girl who was still struggling behind him. However, he paused for a moment before leaving without looking back. As long as this woman did not get kicked out of the Qin family, she would receive more punishment and pain. Shi Tao¡¯s fall could be described as heartbreaking. Her legs were still numb, so she gave up after struggling for a while. She lay on the ground and cried silently. It really hurt. She had been pampered since she was young. Her skin was delicate and tender, and it was rare for her to bump into someone, let alone get injured. This caused all the bruises on her body to become extremely terrifying. When she touched her forehead just now, she felt as if there was a small bump on it. Now that she was injured for the second time, this bump had become red and big. Her knees were also covered in bruises, looking especially scary. Shi Tao gently rubbed the big bump on her forehead and limped towards the main house. Sigh, I hope Grandpa Qin won¡¯t be so angry when he sees how miserable I am. Shi Tao followed a servant from the Qin family and finally arrived at the main house. When she saw the stern-looking old man sitting in the middle of the room, Shi Tao could not help but scream in her heart. Shi Tao entered the main house and greeted his grandfather before kneeling down without a word. However, her knee was injured just now, so her kneeling caused her to grimace in pain and she couldn¡¯t help but groan. Old Master Qin put down the teacup in his hand and looked at the girl kneeling in front of him with a serious and sharp gaze. He had been watching Shi Tao¡¯s performance from the surveillance camera. He knew that this girl was not slacking off and that she was indeed injured. But so what? If she did something wrong, she should be punished. Although she was late because of Ah Zhan, being late was being late. So what if there was a reason? He only cared about the results. This was not only a rule of the Qin family, but also a rule of conduct. Chapter 19 - Rules Are Everthing Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Although Old Master Qin was old, he had been in power for many years. He had been in charge of the Qin family¡¯s life and death for decades. Therefore, his aura was not weak at all. Instead, it was so strong that it made people tremble uncontrollably. Shi Tao clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her flesh. Only then did her body stop trembling. ¡°Shi Tao, I¡¯m sure you know very well that our two families have a contract. To put it nicely, it¡¯s a collaboration. But in reality, you know very well what¡¯s going on. We let you marry into the Qin family so that you can be our daughter-in-law, we didn¡¯t let you in so that you can break the rules and embarrass the Qin family.¡± Shi Tao nodded and replied Old Master Qin with a pale face, ¡°Yes, Grandpa, I understand.¡± Old Master Qin was right. The contract between the two families was indeed not equal in the eyes of outsiders. The news of the Shi family selling their daughter for glory was spreading like wildfire in Su City. Although in the eyes of the Shi family, including Shi Tao, she was a treasure and a priceless treasure, in the eyes of the Qin family, she could be worth tens or hundreds of millions. She could also be worthless. Shi Tao clenched her teeth tightly to prevent herself from crying out in pain and retorting. Although she married into the Qin family, she really did not treat herself as part of the Qin family. Her surname was Shi, and her family was in the Shi family. Her parents and younger brother loved her. She had been waiting for the family crisis to be resolved before she got divorced and went home. She knew that her family had been waiting for her to come home. So what if the Qin family¡¯s words hurt her heart? She could not control their mouths and could just ignore these hurtful words. Old Master Qin slowly stopped lecturing her. He touched the jade ring in his hand and looked at Shi Tao who had no reaction. He didn¡¯t expect this girl to be so tolerant. It seemed that his judgment back then wasn¡¯t too bad. Although he praised Shi Tao in his heart, Old Master Qin¡¯s expression was even more serious and terrifying. Although this girl was part of the Qin family, she had to remember the reason why she married into the Qin family. If she dared to get carried away and mess up the Qin family, he would not let her off. He disliked people who didn¡¯t follow the rules. No matter what the reason was, if they dared to break his rules, he would never let them off. ¡°Shi Tao, remember, in the Qin family, rules are everything.¡± Shi Tao raised her small smiling face and looked at Old Master Qin as usual. Then, she nodded her head in a neither servile nor overbearing manner. Ha, so this the rumored benevolent family of a hundred years? But she only felt gloomy and depressed. To think that she was still thinking about how she was going to act coquettishly today and cover up Old Master Qin¡¯s words about rushing him to give birth. It seemed like she was really thinking too much. Yesterday, he was still smiling, but now that she had entered the house, he had become a cold and distant elder. It was no wonder that Qin Zhan, who grew up beside the Old Master, was like this. With Old Master Qin like this, it was already very good that Qin Zhan was only cold and expressionless and did not become the second serious Old Master Qin. Shi Tao tried her best to calm himself down before speaking firmly and steadily. ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m sorry. I know I was wrong. Please give me another chance on account that this is my first offense. I will remember your teachings and follow the rules obediently. I will become the daughter-in-law of the Qin family that you are satisfied with.¡± The more she spoke, the more obedient and sincere her tone became. However, no one noticed that blood was seeping out of her tightly clenched fist and slowly drying up. Chapter 20 - Give Me Another Chance ¡°Grandpa, I really know that I was wrong. Please give me another chance. I will change everything if you tell me.¡± Two drops of tears fell from the corner of Shi Tao¡¯s eyes as she looked at Old Man Qin with an increasingly pitiful expression. When Old Master Qin saw Shi Tao¡¯s increasingly humble plea, he finally calmed down. He only wanted to give his new daughter-in-law a show of strength today. There was no need to force her into a corner. Since Shi Tao was sincere in admitting his mistake, then this matter would be over. ¡°Shi Tao, you know that Ah Zhan¡¯s health isn¡¯t good. He married you so that you can take good care of him. I¡¯m sure the Shi family has already taught you how to be a wife. I won¡¯t say much, but you have to hurry up with this child¡¯s matter.¡± . Upon hearing the topic of childbirth, Shi Tao could not help but tense up. The expression on her face became more obedient and she could not stop agreeing. No matter what Old Master Qin said, she just had to nod her head. Did she have to do it or not? Hmph, Qin Zhan was already in such a state. Not to mention giving birth, it was still a question if he could still use his thing. ¡°Remember, Ah Zhan has a cold personality. Do you want to know more about it?¡± ¡°Yes, Grandpa, I understand.¡± ¡°Shi Tao, Ah Zhan has a cold personality. When the two of you give birth to a few more children, the house will be lively too, right?¡± ¡°Okay, I understand, Grandpa. I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± After agreeing to the Old Master¡¯s words, Shi Tao turned her head to look at Qin Zhan, who was in the corner. This person was not only cold but also frigid. With him like this, don¡¯t even think about giving birth to more children. Isn¡¯t letting him live for a few more years the most important thing? Old Master Qin was talking non-stop while Shi Tao was listening to him. What has the Qin family passed down for the past hundred years? This feudal dynasty has been overthrown for so many years, and they are still promoting the idea of having a husband as the everything. Can she report them for being so old-fashioned? Otherwise, if she stays in the Qin family for too long and is brainwashed, what can they do?! Qin Zhan was originally listening to the rules his grandfather had set for Shi Tao with his head lowered. When he looked up, he saw the girl in front of him with a serious expression. As he watched, he became a little engrossed. It was undeniable that Shi Tao was very beautiful, and it was the kind of beauty that was gentle and quiet. It was completely different from her baring her fangs and brandishing her claws. This was also the reason why Grandpa took a look at her photo and knew that she was from the Shi family. She had been pampered since she was young. Not only did she have fair and tender skin, but she also had a childish nature. Although she was a little smart, she did not know how to take revenge after being cheated. A few years ago, Shi Tao was known as the number one beauty in Su City. However, Qin Zhan felt that the other title from her childhood suited her best: Princess. At that time, she was a princess in the eyes of many people. Since she was a princess, then the person she didn¡¯t lack the most was the knights who would sacrifice their life for her. Just as Shi Tao was letting her imagination run wild, she suddenly felt an intense gaze on her. She straightened her back and looked at Old Master Qin with clear eyes. However, she could not help but glance around. Strange, there were only the three of them in the room. Old Master Qin kept looking at her and Qin Zhan kept his head lowered. Who was the other gaze that landed on her? It couldn¡¯t be Qin Zhan¡¯s, right? No, she wouldn¡¯t believe it even if she was beaten to death. If Qin Zhan were to peek at her, the sun would really rise from the west. Chapter 21 ¡°Shi Tao, do you remember what I said?¡± Shi Tao nodded. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve remembered, Grandpa.¡± She had long mastered the ability to multitask, so she could listen while her mind wandered without being discovered. However, she remembered every single word that the Old Master said. ¡°It¡¯s good that you remember. That¡¯s all for today. You and Ah Zhan can go back first.¡± Old Master Qin waved his hand and let her push Ah Zhan away. How could there be a couple like strangers? They didn¡¯t even walk together. Shi Tao slowly pushed Qin Zhan out. When they reached a place where Old Master Qin could not see, she quickly let go of the wheelchair in her hands and slowly sat down with the help of the tree beside her. She had been kneeling for the entire afternoon, and her body was covered in wounds. She had only managed to persevere until now because she had put in a lot of effort.. Qin Zhan looked at the girl who was sitting under the tree and hugging her legs in a daze. He thought for a while but didn¡¯t say anything. There were too many conflicts in a big family. She would only suffer more injuries here. ¡°Qin Zhan, are you leaving?¡± As the sun set, Shi Tao noticed that Qin Zhan¡¯s expression seemed to have softened. However, she closed her eyes and slowly opened them. Shi Tao rubbed her face when she saw the man¡¯s cold and expressionless face. It was indeed an illusion. ¡­ Although she had stayed in the villa for a night, Shi Tao felt more at ease when she returned. Sigh, it seemed like the Qin family¡¯s old mansion was too strict, causing her to be depressed. If she went to the old residence for a day, she could live ten years less. Initially, Shi Tao was still conflicted about whether she should visit Grandpa Qin often in the old mansion to gain more affection from the old man. Now, she completely dispelled that thought. In the Old Master¡¯s heart, serving Qin Zhan well and giving birth to a few children was better than doing anything. However, this seemed to be a little difficult. Qin Zhan could not even look at her twice, let alone get close to her, let alone give birth to a child. Besides, she was not willing to give birth. If Qin Zhan was willing to adopt a child, she would be happy to give him a dozen or so. However, it would be hard to imagine Qin Zhan coaxing a child. ¡°Qin Zhan, what exactly do you hate about me?¡± Looking at Qin Zhan fiddling with his phone in front of the table, Shi Tao scratched her head and asked angrily. Both of them did not get married voluntarily, but Qin Zhan seemed to be the one who hated this marriage the most. ¡°Everywhere.¡± Initially, she was just asking casually. She didn¡¯t expect Qin Zhan to really answer her. However, this answer was really heartbreaking. ¡°Qin Zhan, are you blind?¡± Shi Tao dragged her slippers and jumped onto the sofa to think. She remembered her parents telling her that although the Old Master was still in charge of the Qin family, the company was actually managed by the Third Master of the Qin family, Qin Zhan¡¯s uncle. Initially, Third Master Qin had taken a liking to her and informed Old Master Qin about it. That was how the contract and marriage came about. Since she was forced to do so, why did Qin Zhan dislike her and her marriage so much when she had suffered so much in the Qin family? Yesterday¡¯s wedding was their first meeting, right? Why was Qin Zhan so prejudiced against her? Could there be a secret behind this? Did Qin Zhan think that she was sent by Third Master Qin or Old Master Qin to monitor him? Shi Tao supported her chin with both hands. Her expression kept changing as conspiracy theories surfaced in her mind. Chapter 22 ¡°Qin Zhan, is it because you are too weak that you were forced to get married by so many people from the Qin family? Is that why you are so angry?¡± Qin Zhan turned the wheelchair around and glared at Shi Tao. ¡°Ha, as expected, I guessed correctly.¡± Shi Tao was not afraid of Qin Zhan¡¯s murderous look at all, she did not feel guilty at all for bullying a disabled person. When she saw Qin Zhan flying into a rage out of humiliation, she even started clapping. She had thought that Qin Zhan was very powerful, but it turned out that he was just a weak chicken who couldn¡¯t even resist the marriage. Not only could he not resist, he even blamed the heavens and the people by pushing the blame onto women. Hmph, what a shameless man. ¡°Shi Tao.¡± Qin Zhan rubbed the phone in his hand and stared at the smug girl with half-lidded eyes. ¡°If you¡¯re not done kneeling, go kneel at the door for the entire night.¡± . Shi Tao sneered when she saw Qin Zhan becoming more talkative. ¡°Kneel? If you dare to make me kneel, I¡¯ll push you down the stairs.¡± Shi Tao was not frightened by Qin Zhan¡¯s threat. She had completely forgotten what Old Master Qin had told her earlier. She only knew that she was the mistress of this villa and this was her territory. If she still had to suffer here, she would die sooner or later. Sensing the pressure and coldness in the air, Shi Tao stood up and tried to use her height advantage to increase her aura. ¡°Qin Zhan, let me tell you. In front of outsiders, I will give you face and be an obedient wife. But if you still dare to bully me in the villa, I will fight it out with you.¡± Shi Tao widened her round and bright eyes. Her fair and tender face was filled with seriousness and coldness. Initially, when she spoke, it was either with a coquettish sweetness or a lively and innocent tone. However, in order to prove that what she said was not a lie, she imitated Qin Zhan¡¯s manner and said what was on her mind coldly and mercilessly. Qin Zhan¡¯s heart raced as he looked at the girl who was trying her best to imitate him but had turned into a complete mess. He was cold and aloof by birth and rarely had any emotional fluctuations. However, this girl in front of him was constantly teasing his heart. Qin Zhan touched his heart that was beating uncontrollably, and the coldness on his face became even more intense. This uncontrollable emotion gave him the illusion that something was out of his control. It was too strange, he didn¡¯t want to feel this way. Shi Tao watched as the man slowly pushed the wheelchair towards her and sat down. Now, both of them were seated, but Qin Zhan was half a head taller than her. Shi Tao was very unhappy with this situation. ¡°Shi Tao, why do you think I don¡¯t dare to touch you?¡± Qin Zhan¡¯s lips curled up into a half-smile, but his eyes were still filled with coldness. Shi Tao was not afraid of Qin Zhan¡¯s threat at all. In fact, she even had the leisure to think that this stoic would actually reveal an expression other than his expressionless face. ¡°Then, my dear husband, how can you touch me when you¡¯re in a wheelchair?¡± Shi Tao revealed a playful smile and looked at Qin Zhan with eyes full of malice. This expression was extremely strange when it appeared on Shi Tao¡¯s innocent and cute face. However, Qin Zhan did not show any doubt towards Shi Tao¡¯s devilish face. It was as if in his eyes, this was the real personality of Shi Tao. Shi Tao straightened her legs and looked at Qin Zhan¡¯s legs on his wheelchair. The smile in her eyes deepened. Could he still jump up and chase after her? Chapter 23 Shi Tao was feeling smug until she saw Qin Zhan¡¯s lit up phone, then she suddenly thought of the dozens of burly bodyguards in the villa. Oh no, I forgot. Shi Tao quickly snatched the phone from Qin Zhan¡¯s hand and threw it on the sofa far away. She was too fast. Qin Zhan only reacted after his phone was taken away. ¡°Qin Zhan, if there are no reinforcements, do you think you can defeat me?¡± After saying that, Shi Tao could not help but cover her mouth and chuckle. No wonder Old Master Qin made her kneel for the entire afternoon and even set so many rules for her. It turned out that the feeling of bullying was really too satisfying. She decided that if the Qin family bullied her again, she would take revenge on Qin Zhan. Who asked Qin Zhan only wanted to tease and scheme against her every day. Since he already had bad intentions, there was no need for her to worry about anything. ¡°Shi Tao, give the phone back to me.¡± A hint of anger appeared in Qin Zhan¡¯s eyes.. The words he spat out were enough to freeze someone to death. Shi Tao was already immune to Qin Zhan¡¯s cold air attacks that happened from time to time. When she saw that Qin Zhan could do nothing to her and was only sitting in the wheelchair to threaten her, Shi Tao felt extremely good. As Qin Zhan¡¯s anger grew, Shi Tao resisted his murderous gaze and kicked the cell phone into the gap of the sofa. ¡°Oh, Qin Zhan, I didn¡¯t do it on purpose, but I meant to do that.¡± Qin Zhan looked at Shi Tao, who was deliberately playing tricks on him. His lips moved slightly but he did not speak in the end. This woman had exposed her vicious nature the moment she returned home. She was also extremely glib-tongued. Arguing with her would only make him angrier. ¡°What do you think, Qin Zhan? Do you think I¡¯ll be afraid of you just because you made fun of me today? Let me tell you, I¡¯m very vengeful. Since you¡¯ve successfully provoked me today, I won¡¯t let you have it easy either.¡± Qin Zhan looked at the phone in the gap. His eyes darkened, and his hands and feet moved slightly. He was about to get up with the help of the wheelchair when he suddenly heard knocking on the door. ¡°Young Master, Young Madam.¡± It was the butler¡¯s voice. When Shi Tao heard the butler¡¯s voice, she immediately looked like a punctured rubber ball. Her eyes were filled with fear and vulnerability. Qin Zhan stopped what he was doing. He looked at the girl in front of him who was at a loss, and the corners of his mouth slowly curved into a cold smile. Why was she scared now? She should have thought of the consequences when she did something bad. Shi Tao shot a glance at the silent Qin Zhan, and she hurried and opened the door barefooted. She opened the door slightly, revealing only her eyes to the smiling butler outside. ¡°Butler, what¡¯s wrong? We were just about to rest.¡± Upon hearing this, the butler was stunned for a moment before understanding dawned on him. Her question was just a casual remark. After all, it was only eight o¡¯clock. Which young people would rest so early? However, Young Master and Young Madam were newlyweds, so it was a good thing that they were in such a hurry to rest. ¡°Young Madam, it¡¯s nothing. I just wanted to ask if you and the Young Master still want to have dinner?¡± When Shi Tao heard this, her mood immediately improved. Ah, so it was time for dinner. There¡¯s no way she¡¯s skipping dinner. ¡°Butler, I wonder if the chef has gotten off work?¡± ¡°Not yet. The ingredients in the villa are also very complete. Young Madam, is there anything you want to eat?¡± Upon hearing that, Shi Tao¡¯s eyes lit up. She could finally have a nice meal. ¡°I want sweet and sour pork ribs, braised pork, and roasted lion¡¯s head!¡± Shi Tao reported a bunch of dishes and turned her head to look at Qin Zhan who was staring at her coldly from behind. She quickly turned her head back. ¡°Butler, I¡¯ll go down later, but Qin Zhan doesn¡¯t have a good appetite today. If he doesn¡¯t want to eat, let¡¯s not cook for him.¡± ¡­ Chapter 24 When she saw the butler walk away, Shi Tao smiled and closed the door. Hmph, she was still thinking about how to take revenge for today¡¯s breakfast. Unexpectedly, an opportunity presented itself. Haha, it seemed like the heavens didn¡¯t want her to take care of Qin Zhan, but to bully him. She liked this job. Although she was puzzled as to why Qin Zhan didn¡¯t move or speak, this was a good thing. Otherwise, what if he really ordered the butler to arrest her? However, when Shi Tao approached the sofa, her expression suddenly turned ugly. When did Qin Zhan get his phone back? She clearly did not hear anything, so how could he climb onto the sofa to take out his phone and take it back in just a few moments? Even a healthy person like her could not do that. Shi Tao looked suspiciously at Qin Zhan¡¯s perfectly straight and perfectly straight trouser legs. She had a scary thought. When Qin Zhan saw Shi Tao looking at his legs suspiciously, he pushed the wheelchair and turned around. At that moment, Shi Tao was no longer in the mood to stop him. She could not help but twirl her fingers together as guesses surfaced in her mind.. It seemed that the conspiracy theory that she had imagined was true. When it was time for dinner, Shi Tao watched as the butler placed a bowl of white rice in front of Qin Zhan and did not dare to say anything else. He did not even dare to look at Qin Zhan. She still remembered her first impression of Qin Zhan yesterday: a villain who did all kinds of bad things. She was someone who would not be cowed by force or persuasion. It was her specialty to take advantage of others, so when she saw that Qin Zhan was only threatening her verbally, she slowly became bold. Today, when she saw Qin Zhan behaving like a transparent person in the old residence, she thought that he was just a pitiful person with crippled legs. That was why she dared to bully him so arrogantly. However, all of this might have been an illusion. Why did Qin Zhan move out of the old mansion and disguise himself? The more Shi Tao thought about it, the scarier it became. No, she could not think about it. She did not want to know anything about the Qin family and did not want to get involved. As soon as the Shi family was fine, she would pack up and leave. The butler looked at Shi Tao, who was grabbing the empty bowl mechanically. His eyes were filled with worry. He looked at Young Master in confusion and only relaxed when he saw Young Master shaking his head. Sigh. Poor Young Madam. She must have been frightened when she went to the old residence today. Qin Zhan seemed to be looking at the frightened girl in front of him. Not only did he not have the worry of his secret being discovered, but he could also finally subdue this evil girl¡¯s smugness. So it was that simple to make her listen obediently. ¡°Come back to the old residence with me tomorrow.¡± Although he didn¡¯t say his name, Shi Tao knew that Qin Zhan was talking to her. ¡°This¡­ I¡¯ve already seen Grandfather today. I don¡¯t want to go again.¡± Shi Tao shook her head and refused, but she was not confident. She really did not want to go to the old mansion anymore. However, when she thought of the thousand ways she could die, Shi Tao did not dare to go against Qin Zhan anymore. ¡°See you tomorrow, Third Uncle.¡± Third Uncle? Hearing this, Shi Tao put down the empty bowl in her hands. Furthermore, he was an important figure. It could be said that this Third Master Qin was the real matchmaker between her and Qin Zhan. She was initially still wondering why she did not see the current head of the Qin family today, but she did not expect to see him soon. Thinking of the Old Master of the Qin family today, Shi Tao felt bitter. She hoped that this Third Master Qin would show mercy tomorrow and stop torturing her. Chapter 25 The next day, Shi Tao did not dare to wake up late. She woke Qin Zhan up at four in the morning and told him to get up quickly to tidy up. When Qin Zhan was shaken awake, he immediately turned on the cold aura mode. His eyes were fierce and cold as he watched Shi Tao running around. ¡°You¡¯re courting death.¡± Qin Zhan¡¯s murderous voice immediately made Shi Tao stop what she was doing. However, she only paused for a moment before looking at the clothes in her hands. Qin Zhan¡¯s murderous intent toward her could wait until she returned. The most important thing for her now was to get through this morning¡¯s greetings safely. If she were to come back with another layer of skin shed today, she would¡­ Fine, she had no choice. She could jump around in front of Qin Zhan and Qin Yue, who were of the same age as her, but she knew that if she dared to show any signs of disobedience in front of someone in power, they would kill her instantly. Finally, Shi Tao looked at the patient¡¯s makeup in the mirror and snapped her fingers in satisfaction.. The beauty in the mirror had a pale face, deep eye sockets, and heavy dark eye circles. However, the ends of her eyes were slightly red, adding a touch of charm and springiness to her sickly face. The same pale and dry lip makeup as Qin Zhan¡¯s made the beauty look haggard and pitiful. The beauty in the mirror slowly smiled. Her originally indifferent face immediately became lively, and every frown and smile was filled with gentleness and strength. The more Shi Tao looked at her, the more satisfied she was. It was obvious that she was the same as Qin Zhan. Anyone who saw her would definitely call her a pitiful beauty. She didn¡¯t believe that the Qin family would punish her today when she was so weak. Qin Zhan watched as the frail figure in front of him slowly turned around. In the end, she revealed a weak and pitiful look. He suddenly felt nervous. Was Shi Tao sick? Shi Tao was wearing a loose white dress. She pushed Qin Zhan towards the huge dressing mirror. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯m a sickly beauty today. Please take my health and face into consideration and stop teasing me, okay?¡± Looking at the girl in the mirror who was as pale as him, Qin Zhan was stunned for a moment. When Shi Tao pleaded again with tears in her eyes, Qin Zhan nodded unconsciously. After nodding, Qin Zhan instantly regretted it. How could he lose his mind at the sight of this woman putting on a pitiful look? No, this woman, Shi Tao, was just trying to act pitiful in front of him to gain sympathy. If there was one, there would be two. If there were two, there would be three. He was very clear about the vicious woman¡¯s personality. Qin Zhan looked up and was about to berate Shi Tao when he realized that Shi Tao was nowhere to be seen. Damn it, where did this woman go? He hadn¡¯t even said what he wanted to say. In the car, Qin Zhan listened to the happy singing in his ears and frowned. ¡°Shut up.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Once Qin Zhan said that, Shi Tao immediately shut her mouth, afraid that she would make Qin Zhan unhappy. However, Qin Zhan was not used to her obedience. He turned to look at the woman beside him, wanting to know what drug she had taken to make her so obedient. But when he turned his head, what he saw was the red mark on the woman¡¯s neck. Not just on her neck, but on her raised wrist as well. Looking further down, he saw it on her leg. What was going on? The marks weren¡¯t on her when she woke up this morning, could this be why she was sick? ¡°To the hospital.¡± ¡°Why are we going to the hospital? Aren¡¯t we going to visit Third Uncle at the old residence?¡± Shi Tao looked at Qin Zhan curiously. He was in such a hurry to go to the hospital. Could it be that he had an illness? Noticing that Qin Zhan was looking at the red marks on his body, Shi Tao could not help but smile. Chapter 26 ¡°Qin Zhan, don¡¯t tell me you went to the hospital because of this thing on me?¡± Shi Tao pulled down her collar, revealing her fair neck as she moved closer to Qin Zhan. Qin Zhan took a look at her fair neck in front of him and immediately turned his head away. ¡°I¡¯m just afraid you¡¯ll infect me.¡± When she heard Qin Zhan¡¯s unnatural voice and his slightly red ears, Shi Tao suddenly had the urge to tease this man. ¡°Hubby, this isn¡¯t an illness. It¡¯s the marks you left behind last night. Have you forgotten, you heartless jerk? Sob, sob, sob.¡± Hearing the pretentious but energetic voice, Qin Zhan immediately spat out two words: Shut up. ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you shut up last night? You left so many marks on my body. Grandpa and Third Uncle will definitely find out today.¡± Qin Zhan immediately understood what she was up to.. ¡°Wipe it off.¡± Qin Zhan looked at Shi Tao coldly. His eyes were filled with malice and venom, as if Shi Tao had done something evil. Shi Tao pulled up her collar and replied with only one word: No. Hmph,there¡¯s no way she¡¯s wiping it off. This was her masterpiece that she had painted all morning. Most importantly, she would probably rely on this to save her life today. If Old Master Qin hadn¡¯t forced her to serve his grandson well and give birth to more children with him, would she have ended up like this? Would a beautiful maiden like her be willing to do such a ridiculous thing and lie? ¡°Qin Zhan, don¡¯t glare at me. If you really want me to wipe it, then you¡¯re killing me.¡± Shi Tao curled up in the corner and looked at Qin Zhan nervously, as if Qin Zhan was going to kill her if he got close to her. ¡°I just want you dead. Can¡¯t you wipe it off?¡± Shi Tao widened her eyes and looked at Qin Zhan in disbelief. Her lips trembled and she wanted to continue arguing with Qin Zhan. However, when she saw the murderous look in Qin Zhan¡¯s eyes and the cold aura that suddenly erupted from his body, her eyes turned red. Although she had thought about Qin Zhan killing her many times in her heart, when he really said that he wanted her to die, for some reason, Shi Tao¡¯s heart was filled with pain. Why? Why was he so prejudiced against her? Shi Tao craned her neck to look at the roof of the car. She did not want her tears to fall and ruin her makeup, nor did she want his nominal husband to see her cry. After a while, when she felt that she could control her tears, she slowly lowered her head. She took out a wet towel from her bag and started wiping her makeup with all her might. As she wiped her tears, she slowly stopped. She took out the small mirror that she carried with her and almost jumped in fright when she saw the woman with a pale face and swollen eyes. Is¡­ is this her? Shi Tao slowly closed the mirror and looked out of the window. Although she knew that her haggard look was due to her makeup, Shi Tao could not help but panic. If she stayed in the Qin family, would she fade slowly like the beautiful red roses, and wither away? No, she did not want such a tragic ending. She was Shi Tao, the most beautiful woman in Su City. She did not want to die miserably in her most beautiful years. She wanted to live, and live brilliantly. Shi Tao clenched her fists and looked outside the window determinedly. Chapter 27 Looking at Old Master Qin who was sitting at the head of the table, Shi Tao could not help but carefully observe his face while listening to his teachings. This elderly head was a well-known figure in Su City when he was young. Even now, he was still a figure that people often talked about. However, he was truly old with many wrinkles on his face like dried tree bark. ¡°Ah Zhan, aren¡¯t you going to see your third uncle? Bring Shi Tao to see him first.¡± When Shi Tao heard this, she immediately placed his hand on Qin Zhan¡¯s wheelchair and waved goodbye to Old Master Qin with a weak smile. Looking at Shi Tao¡¯s weak state, Old Master Qin did not say much. He even revealed a satisfied expression when she turned her head to reveal the faint red mark on her neck. This girl was quite obedient. ¡°Third Uncle.¡± Shi Tao had just pushed Qin Zhan out of Purple Cloud Pavilion when a serious man walked towards him. Hearing Qin Zhan¡¯s cold voice, Shi Tao hurriedly greeted him.. Just as she had expected, this Third Master Qin indeed had a serious and cold look on his face. The oppressive aura and aura he exuded immediately exposed his status as a superior. Shi Tao had seen many people from both the business and political world with his parents in the past, but none of them were like the Qin family. Just by standing there without moving, their aura and behavior made people tremble uncontrollably. It seemed that this century-old aristocratic family had not only passed down their decadent and backward family rules, but also the oppressive aura that was carved into their bones. Sigh, compared to a real aristocratic family like the Qin family, the Shi family was just playing around. No wonder the Qin family looked at everyone with disdain. However, Shi Tao only praised her in her heart. What she really liked and missed was still her thin but happy family. That was true love and harmony. ¡°Ah Zhan, have you greeted Grandpa?¡± Qin Zhan nodded. ¡°I just did. I was about to bring Shi Tao to visit you.¡± Qin Yuanyang nodded and turned to look at Shi Tao, who was standing behind Qin Zhan. Qin Yuanyang was stunned for a moment when he saw Shi Tao¡¯s pale and haggard face. His fingers trembled slightly as a different emotion flashed across his eyes. ¡°Is Shi Tao feeling unwell?¡± Upon hearing Third Master Qin¡¯s question, Shi Tao immediately stood up straight. ¡°Maybe I didn¡¯t sleep well last night.¡± She didn¡¯t know why, but she didn¡¯t feel that nervous even when she saw Old Master Qin. However, when this Third Master Qin¡¯s big eyes swept over her, she felt a little terrified and nervous. Her palms suddenly broke out in cold sweat. Shi Tao had assumed that Third Master Qin was the one in charge of the household. Hence, the way he looked at people was more threatening. ¡°Then go back with Ah Zhan first. We¡¯ll talk again when we¡¯re free.¡± Qin Yuanyang retracted his gaze and said a few more words to the two of them before hurriedly entering Purple Cloud Pavilion. After Third Master Qin walked far away, Shi Tao¡¯s tense nerves slowly relaxed. For some reason, she felt that Third Master Qin was looking at her strangely. Thinking about how he was the one who proposed to marry her to the Qin family, Shi Tao could not help but tense up. Could this Third Master really want to turn her into a spy and report Qin Zhan¡¯s every move to him? No, she could not do that. She did not have the talent and ability to be a spy. ¡°Shi Tao, aren¡¯t you leaving?¡± This time, Qin Zhan was the one who urged Shi Tao. He could not help but wake this fool up when he saw Shi Tao walking around in circles under the sun. Chapter 28 ¡°Qin Zhan, don¡¯t you think that Third Master Qin looks at me strangely?¡± After hesitating for a while, Shi Tao could not help but voice out her doubts. For some reason, when she thought of that gaze, she felt angry and uneasy. ¡°Strange? Why? Did he look at you strangely before?¡± Hearing Qin Zhan¡¯s sarcastic reply, Shi Tao slapped the back of his head. It was only after she was done hitting him that she realized what a stupid thing she had done. Under Qin Zhan¡¯s murderous gaze, Shi Tao laughed awkwardly. ¡°Well, don¡¯t blame me. I hate it when people mock me like that. I can¡¯t help but feel my hands itch when I hear that tone.¡± ¡°Shi Tao, you are courting death.¡± Qin Zhan clenched his fists tightly and a strong aura engulfed Shi Tao. He had already thought of how to torture this woman and make her die in pain. Although Shi Tao was standing under the sun, she felt inexplicably cold and shivering.. Looking at the man beside her who was fuming with anger, Shi Tao felt that she had to explain herself. ¡°You really can¡¯t blame me. Who asked you to spout nonsense? This is clearly the first time I¡¯ve met Third Master Qin.¡± ¡°Shi Tao, you¡¯re dead.¡± Shi Tao looked at the man in the wheelchair who was giving her the death sentence. The fear in her heart subsided and she felt helpless and speechless. ¡°Qin Zhan, why are you so angry? Don¡¯t tell me the back of your head is the butt of a tiger that others can¡¯t touch it?¡± Last night, Shi Tao had already decided to tuck her tail between her legs and never provoke Qin Zhan again. But now, she has changed her mind. Looking at Third Master Qin¡¯s strange attitude towards her, she did not feel that she would be tortured by him. She could also be a spy for Third Master Qin. The condition was to protect the Shi family and her life. As for this man, hmph, whoever wanted could serve him. Qin Zhan was about to say a few more harsh words to Shi Tao to let her know the consequences of angering him, but he didn¡¯t expect her to turn hostile and leave immediately. This woman was really rebellious. On the way home, Shi Tao¡¯s mood was completely different. She crossed her legs and started humming a happy tune again. This time, even if Qin Zhan was scolding her from the side, she would ignore him. ¡°Shi Tao, shut up. Stop singing.¡± Seeing that Shi Tao was ignoring him completely and was getting more and more enthusiastic as she sang, Qin Zhan squinted his eyes and gave one last warning. Hearing Qin Zhan¡¯s slightly hoarse voice, Shi Tao felt even happier. She didn¡¯t know what Qin Zhan¡¯s true strength was, nor did she know why he wanted to hide it. But since he wanted to pretend, then she would pretend all the way. In any case, she wanted to be herself. What was there to be afraid of this damn man? ¡°Qin, Qin Zhan, what are you doing?¡± Shi Tao felt the coldness on her waist and turned around with a pale face. When she saw the shiny dagger on her waist, Shi Tao was so frightened that her heart stopped. Her forehead was covered in cold sweat. ¡°Qin Zhan, don¡¯t, don¡¯t be like this. I won¡¯t sing anymore. I won¡¯t sing anymore. Don¡¯t do anything silly in broad daylight.¡± Shi Tao really did not expect Qin Zhan to stab her with a knife just because she did not listen to him. Who would carry a dagger with them? Qin Zhan, this pervert, was definitely a devil who killed without batting an eyelid. That was why he dared to be so unbridled. She looked at the driver in the front row, whose expression remained unchanged, and swallowed her saliva in fear. Oh no, the only witness was Qin Zhan¡¯s person. If something really happened to her, this person might even cover up for his master. ¡°Qin Zhan, hubby, quickly put the knife away. I¡¯m scared. I was wrong. I won¡¯t do it again.¡± Qin Zhan looked at the woman who was begging for mercy in a panic and sneered. This woman only knew fear when her life was in danger. However, she was a classic example of forgetting the pain after the scar was healed. She would forget the pain today and would immediately be able to do whatever she wanted. If he didn¡¯t teach her a lesson, she would definitely become arrogant again in less than two days. At the thought of this, the knife in his hand pushed forward a little more and stopped when it touched the soft skin. ¡°I know very well what kind of person you are. Let you go? Wouldn¡¯t that be asking for trouble?¡± Chapter 29 Shi Tao felt the cold sharpness in her waist and her heart was about to jump out. ¡°Qin Zhan, Hubby, what do I have to do to make you let me off? I really know my mistake.¡± ¡°I told you, I don¡¯t believe a word that comes out of your mouth.¡± Shi Tao looked at the cold Qin Zhan with teary eyes, trying to show him the sincerity in her eyes. Looking at Qin Zhan¡¯s cold smile, Shi Tao knew that this pervert was not going to let her off. Since that was the case, Qin Zhan, don¡¯t blame me for being impolite. Without any hesitation, Shi Tao stretched out her arms, hugged Qin Zhan¡¯s head and started kissing him. By the time Qin Zhan reacted, his face was already covered in saliva. He had a serious obsession with cleanliness. When Shi Tao approached him, he felt disgusted. However, when he smelled the sweet scent on the girl, he was stunned. The discomfort in his heart gradually dissipated. But soon, he came back to his senses.. Shi Tao, you¡¯re dead. When she saw Qin Zhan putting down the knife to strangle her neck, Shi Tao quickly let go. ¡°Qin Zhan, you were the one who went crazy first. I was scared by you, so I did something even crazier.¡± Shi Tao looked at Qin Zhan who was burning with anger but was at a loss. Her fear slowly turned into pride. Haha, so Qin Zhan was so innocent. Shi Tao blinked her eyes and gave Qin Zhan a sweet smile. She felt that she had done something great. Qin Zhan was so angry that he gritted his teeth. His lips trembled, but he could not speak. This woman, did she have any shame at all? No, she was deliberately seducing me. What shame did she need? ¡°Why, husband, don¡¯t you like the passionate Tao Tao?¡± Looking at Qin Zhan, whose face was slightly red and his chest slightly panting, Shi Tao¡¯s eyes were filled with surprise. Ha, she had thought that Qin Zhan¡¯s face was only the color of a sickly cold white. She did not expect that this guy was no different from an ordinary person when he was angry. Shi Tao licked her lips and tilted her head to smile at Qin Zhan. I would like to bully the fragile Qin Zhan again. Qin Zhan¡¯s body stiffened when he saw how perverted Shi Tao was. He shrank back slightly before glaring at Shi Tao. Was Qin Zhan afraid of her? The moment she realized this, Shi Tao became excited. ¡°Hubby, do you think that the taste was so good that you want to do it again? However, I¡¯m going to kiss you here this time.¡± Shi Tao extended her slender index finger and pointed at Qin Zhan¡¯s sexy lips. Shi Tao was clearly only staring at his lips, but at that moment, Qin Zhan felt his lips burning, and his breath was filled with an alluring sweetness. Qin Zhan¡¯s face darkened. When he thought about what he was expecting from Shi Tao¡¯s words, he felt terrible. This woman was indeed sent to torture him. Qin Zhan clenched his fists tightly before releasing them abruptly. He was extremely displeased when he saw Shi Tao laughing so hard. Shi Tao¡¯s body was light. Even though Qin Zhan was weak, he still pulled Shi Tao into his arms. However, he wasn¡¯t going to do anything to Shi Tao. He was going to punish her severely. He pinched Shi Tao¡¯s chin hard. His narrowed eyes were filled with hatred and anger. ¡°Woman, you have successfully provoked me.¡± Shi Tao felt the pain on her chin and felt much less pleased. Crap, she seemed to have gone overboard. Chapter 30 If Qin Zhan had used the method she used just now to take revenge on her, she would be extremely satisfied. However, looking at Qin Zhan¡¯s expression, it was obvious that he felt that removing her arms and legs was the punishment for her. Shi Tao¡¯s chin, which was forced to be raised high, lifted slightly. Like a flower sprouting in the rain, crystal clear water droplets slowly dripped down from her slightly red eyes. However, they did not land on the ground. Instead, they landed on the back of Qin Zhan¡¯s hand. Qin Zhan¡¯s hand suddenly trembled, and his eyelashes also trembled slightly. He did not know what spell had been cast on Shi Tao¡¯s tears. Why was the back of his hand so numb and hot? Even his heart was hurting slightly. Shi Tao blinked her eyes and a painful expression appeared on her fair face. She looked at Qin Zhan pleadingly. Maintaining a single movement seemed to be a very uncomfortable thing for her. Therefore, Qin Zhan could feel that Shi Tao¡¯s neck was trembling.. From time to time, it would sweep past his fingers like a feather. It didn¡¯t hurt, but it felt slightly itchy. Qin Zhan felt strange because of the unfamiliar touch on his hand. He did not know how to describe this feeling, nor did he know what to say to really threaten this woman who had seduced him, so he decided not to say anything. The tears in Shi Tao¡¯s eyes kept flowing but at that moment, she was like a mute. Her pale lips opened slightly but she did not say a word. There was silence in the air. The driver¡¯s body was stiff as he looked ahead. His hands that were holding onto the steering wheel were covered in cold sweat. He was really afraid that the two masters behind him would use a knife whenever they were unhappy. However, he did not know that the tension between the two people in the back row was slowly dissipating. What flowed between them was a faint ambiguity and warmth. In the end, it was Qin Zhan who could not stand the strange atmosphere and let go of his hands slowly. However, he did not push away the delicate woman in his arms. Shi Tao¡¯s jaw was loosened and she breathed in the fresh air like a fish that had finally swam into the sea. After about a minute, Shi Tao rubbed her chest and slowly got up from Qin Zhan¡¯s embrace. However, her cheeks were slightly red and her hair was slightly messy. She buried her head in her shoulders helplessly as if she had done something bad. Shi Tao held her chest that was beating frequently and tried to cover her ears. She felt that this way, Qin Zhan would not be able to hear its intense beating. However, what she didn¡¯t know was that Qin Zhan didn¡¯t have the time to observe her appearance at this time and heard the thumping sounds from the side. Qin Zhan took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the cold sweat on his face. However, he was suddenly stunned. His hand, which had just pinched Shi Tao¡¯s chin, was really very fragrant. It was not the disgusting and sticky smell, but the faint fragrance. It was like jelly, and it made people slightly hungry and wanted to have a taste of it. As soon as he realized what he was thinking, Qin Zhan acted as if he had been frightened by something and wiped his hand ruthlessly. When Shi Tao saw Qin Zhan¡¯s expression, the heat on her face dissipated and her body turned cold. ¡°Qin Zhan, stop wiping. You can take your time to wash it when we get home.¡± Looking at how Qin Zhan¡¯s fingers were scraped, Shi Tao could not help but speak. However, she did not expect Qin Zhan to glare at her with hatred and disgust when he heard her voice. His hands moved even more vigorously. Was she that disgusting? Shi Tao turned around and looked at her reflection. Chapter 31 In the room, Shi Tao was walking around barefooted on the carpet, looking conflicted. Should she take a look at Qin Zhan? Shi Tao really did not expect Qin Zhan to be so disgusted by her so much. When they got out of the car, the man had already wiped the blood off his fingers and pushed his wheelchair to the study. She had never entered Qin Zhan¡¯s study room before, but she knew that there was a separate bathroom inside. Qin Zhan had also been washing up in the study room for the past two days. Has she really gone overboard today? Shi Tao recalled the rumors of Qin Zhan¡¯s anorexia. In the past, she thought that it was fake. However, from the looks of it, he seemed to be quite seriously ill. However, Qin Zhan was a strange person. She was the one who disgusted him, but this man punished himself. What if, what if he hurt himself in the study? For example, chopping off the hand that had touched her. Shi Tao scratched her head nervously. Although Qin Zhan had scared her with a knife today, she had no intention of turning him into a real cripple.. Without any hesitation, Shi Tao walked into the study room in her slippers. Perhaps it was because Qin Zhan was too anxious, but the usually locked study room was open today. No way. Could her guess be right? Did she really irritate Qin Zhan that much? ¡°Qin Zhan, Qin Zhan?¡± Shi Tao called out softly but did not receive any response from the person inside. Shi Tao¡¯s face turned pale as a bloody scene appeared in her mind. No, Qin Zhan, don¡¯t hurt yourself because of me. Shi Tao pushed open the door and rushed into the study room. When she heard the sound of water splashing, she hesitated for a moment before rushing over to knock on the door. ¡°Qin Zhan, are you alright? You didn¡¯t do anything, did you? I was in the wrong today. I apologize. You can scold me, but don¡¯t hurt yourself.¡± Just as Shi Tao was asking anxiously, the sound of water suddenly stopped and the frosted glass door in front of her opened. Before Shi Tao could retract her hand from the door, it was already on the man¡¯s chest. The bathrobe on Qin Zhan¡¯s body was loose, so Shi Tao could see the man¡¯s cold and white chest at a glance. Although the area around his waist was covered, Shi Tao could guess that Qin Zhan had abs. His hair was still dripping wet. Water droplets slid down his neck to his chest before disappearing into his black silk bathrobe. The close-fitting bathrobes fully displayed Qin Zhan¡¯s good figure. He indeed had a broad waist, narrow shoulders, and long legs. He was the standard male model. When Shi Tao saw the handsome man coming out of the shower, her eyes widened and her body stiffened. She did not know what to do. Slap. The hand Shi Tao had placed on the handsome man¡¯s chest was fiercely slapped away by Qin Zhan. ¡°If you keep looking, I¡¯ll dig out your eyeballs.¡± Shi Tao blinked her teary eyes in pain and quickly turned her head away. In the past few days that she had spent with Qin Zhan, she had roughly figured out his personality. She also knew what tone he used to threaten and when he was really angry. She knew that Qin Zhan was very angry now. He was so angry that he jumped up from his wheelchair and hit her. At the thought of this scene, Shi Tao¡¯s initial fear was replaced with panic. Qin Zhan was standing right now. Why didn¡¯t he disguise himself in front of her? Was it because she had completely provoked him? In his eyes, she was already a dead person, so he didn¡¯t bother to disguise himself? Chapter 32 Shi Tao no longer dared to indulge in his male charms. Her heart almost jumped out of her throat. ¡°Qin, Qin Zhan, so your legs are fine. What kind of miracle is this? Where did you find the godly doctor? I have a few paralyzed relatives in bed. Please introduce this godly doctor to me.¡± Shi Tao jumped around Qin Zhan with a face full of surprise, trying to use her impromptu jokes and explosive acting skills to successfully sway his thoughts. However, it was obvious that Qin Zhan wouldn¡¯t fall for it. ¡°If you keep acting crazy, I¡¯ll send you to a mental hospital.¡± That one sentence successfully made Shi Tao stop her exaggerated actions, and her non-stop talking. ¡°Qin, Qin Zhan, I, I¡¯m happy for you. Look, once your legs recover, you don¡¯t have to be in a wheelchair anymore. You don¡¯t have to endure the looks of discrimination from others anymore.. This is good news. We have to celebrate.¡± Qin Zhan slowly sat on the wheelchair in the corner and sneered at the girl in front of him. ¡°Ha, didn¡¯t you find out long ago?¡± ¡°Discovered what? Qin Zhan, what are you talking about?¡± ¡°Shi Tao, since you want to act, you have to act thoroughly, got it? Otherwise, my knife won¡¯t have any eyes.¡± Shi Tao watched as Qin Zhan pulled out a long knife from the wall and held it in front of her. She nodded her head frantically. ¡°I didn¡¯t go to study tonight. I don¡¯t know anything. I didn¡¯t see anything.¡± Shi Tao knew what Qin Zhan meant. It seemed like he had purposely exposed himself last night to let her find out. His motive was to threaten her ruthlessly and pull her onto his pirate ship. This guy really knows how to scheme. Shi Tao thought to herself with a dull gaze. Initially, she had wanted to see if Third Master Qin would be able to reach an agreement with her. However, looking at Qin Zhan¡¯s expression, as soon as she was a little disloyal, this person would really finish her off cleanly. ¡°Then get lost.¡± Although she did not know why Qin Zhan let her off so easily, Shi Tao did not dare to disobey his orders. She immediately rushed out of the study room. Unexpectedly, she bumped into the butler. God, she was so unlucky. She¡¯d just sworn she hadn¡¯t been in the study, and now she¡¯d run right into a witness. ¡°Young Madam, what happened?¡± Upon seeing Shi Tao¡¯s anxious and afraid look, the butler hurriedly asked. He did not expect Shi Tao¡¯s expression to turn even uglier. Shi Tao waved her hand and did not dare to say another word. She quickly ran back to her room. Only when she was lying on her own sofa did Shi Tao¡¯s heartbeat gradually calm down. She wiped the cold sweat off her forehead and clutched the blanket on her body nervously. Her lips trembled as she stared at the light above her head. Although she would provoke Qin Zhan from time to time and even make fun of him arrogantly, that was only when she was bored and wanted to test Qin Zhan¡¯s bottom line. Even if she had thought about joining the Third Master Qin today, it was only because she felt that she had suffered a loss from Qin Zhan. If Third Master Qin came to look for her, she would definitely hide far away. She might even ask Qin Zhan to help her deal with him. Actually, she had never thought of getting involved with the Qin family. The Shi family never had any conflicts like those big families. However, that did not mean that she did not know how cruel the internal strife was. Why wasn¡¯t the Qin Family fulfilling their promise? Was it really going to take three to five years for them to remember their contracts only after they felt that she had become a qualified wife of the Qin Family? Chapter 33 Just as Shi Tao was thinking about what to do, Shi Tao¡¯s phone rang incessantly. She was currently in a state of extreme fear. These sounds were no different from a death warrant. When she shakily opened her phone, she realized that it was a voice message from her good friend, Xu Wenwen. It was just one message after another, and it hadn¡¯t stopped until now. The fear in Shi Tao¡¯s heart lessened significantly when she heard her friends¡¯ words of consolation in this cold and desolate villa. However, the more Shi Tao heard, the more she frowned. ¡°Tao Tao, hurry up and reply me. I have big news for you.¡± ¡°Tao Tao, I¡¯ve gathered some information about the Qin family today, especially about Qin Zhan.¡± When she heard Qin Zhan¡¯s news, she only dared to continue listening after a while. ¡°Tao Tao, do you know that Qin Zhan, the second young master of the Qin family, doesn¡¯t have the right to inherit the Qin family? What does that mean? It means that he won¡¯t get a single cent of the Qin family¡¯s money in the future.. He has no parents and is a cripple. In the future, not only will he be poor, but he will also be bullied by his siblings.¡± ¡°Tao Tao, are you there? If you are, make a sound and let me comfort you.¡± ¡°Tao Tao, throw yourself into my arms if you want to cry. Let¡¯s discuss what to do next.¡± Shi Tao did not reply to Xu Wenwen¡¯s message. Instead, she turned off her phone and lay on the sofa, deep in thought. She knew that Wen Wen was really worried about her and really wanted her to divorce Qin Zhan. However, even though Shi Tao was extremely afraid, she did not have much regret. No matter what Qin Zhan¡¯s position in the Qin family was, after marrying him, her family¡¯s company did not suffer any more damage under the protection of the Qin family. Shi Tao was grateful for that. However, it would be even better if Qin Zhan could quickly get the Qin family to hand over the money that they had agreed on previously. She, Shi Tao, would definitely be grateful to Qin Zhan day and night. Sigh, it was difficult. Right now, it was more important to save her own life. Shi Tao touched her phone and thought for a while. In the end, she clicked on the screen. She glanced at the closed door, then clicked on the chat interface between her and Xu Wenwen and typed a few words. ¡°Wen Wen, this is an emergency. Do you have any of those novels whereby cool and aloof men who initially ignored their female protagonist and eventually became a bootlicker? If you do, give me a few more. I¡¯m in a hurry to use them.¡± Shi Tao looked at the bright lights with determination. Qin Zhan hated her. He wanted to torture her and kill her. Instead of fighting with Qin Zhan every day in fear, it was better to solve the problem from the root. That was to make Qin Zhan not hate her anymore. Even if his impression of her was zero, he could still treat her as a stranger. As for making Qin Zhan like her and love her so much that he wanted to die, sorry, but thinking of that scene made her feel fear instead. Such a cold and heartless man with deep thoughts. It was better to let him be alone and beautiful, and not let love harm others. Xu Wenwen was waiting for Shi Tao to tell her about her miserable post-marriage life with tears in her eyes, but she didn¡¯t expect such strange news from her good friend. No, even though Shi Tao loved to read, she did not have much interest in novels. How could she read books with such a clear direction? Xu Wenwen¡¯s heart tightened as she looked at Shi Tao¡¯s only message in the chat history, her expression gradually turning serious. Chapter 34 ¡°Hey, the person opposite, are you Shi Tao? If it¡¯s Shi Tao, make a sound or I won¡¯t believe you.¡± Speechless, Shi Tao listened to Xu Wenwen¡¯s voice and coldly sent a squeaking voice over. ¡°Sister, you¡¯ve suffered. Did that dog Qin Zhan bully you? That¡¯s why you can only imagine the future in novels.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s really terrible.¡± Sending a message alone would not allow Xu Wenwen to experience her current miserable life. Shi Tao simply locked the door and placed a stool at the door before she called Xu Wenwen. Wenwen, my good sister, you really don¡¯t know that it¡¯s only been two days. My body and mind have been devastated! The night was quiet, and only two different female voices could be heard. In the end, Shi Tao looked at the compressed packet sent by her good friend and smiled.. Now that she had the information, what she needed to do was to find the most effective strategy. Hmph, with her intelligence, she would definitely change Qin Zhan¡¯s opinion of her very soon. By then, they would be able to mind their own business and wait for the divorce to be completed. Her good friend was indeed awesome. Shi Tao looked at the dozens of novels in the compressed pack and felt that it was really not easy to find the shortest but simplest and most effective method. After flipping through a few books, the only feeling Shi Tao had was pleasure. Although the male protagonist was cold and arrogant in the beginning, all the other male protagonists chased after their wives and were buried in a crematorium. They were tortured until they cried bitterly. As she read, Shi Tao gradually became engrossed and took over the role. She read with passion and hated herself for not having a cool guy standing in front of her for her to torture. However, even if there aren¡¯t any cool men, she could still write down the plot in her mind. Shi Tao immediately switched on her computer and recorded the story she wanted to write. The title of the book was ¡°The History of Blood and Tears of Wife Chasing: The Beautiful School Belle¡¯s Iceberg Licking Dog¡±. Synopsis: He was the iceberg prince charming of the school. He was unsmiling and cold-blooded, but he fell in love at first sight with the school belle and junior who had just entered the school. However, he did not know love and rejected the school belle¡¯s love in public. She, the innocent and ignorant school belle who was as beautiful as a fairy, was entangled by an iceberg as soon as she entered the school. She thought that it was a two-way love, but she did not expect that he would deliberately make a fool of herself in front of everyone. Alright, if the man is heartless, then I will not love him anymore. In this lifetime, she will never look at him again. When he saw her being together with another man, he finally understood that he had fallen in love with her long ago. However, no matter how he lowered his head, he could not win back her heart. When he saw her wearing a pure white wedding dress and promising the future with another man, he finally understood what it meant to have a broken heart and die like ashes. Why are you not willing to forgive me? I beg you to look at me once, just once will do. However, she did not give him any glance even when he suicided during her wedding. The typing sounds rang out. Shi Tao looked at the bloody story on the screen and could not help but laugh out loud. Okay, she felt much better after torturing someone in the novel. However, she felt a little bored after the pleasure. Other people were torturing her in real life, but she could only rely on her imagination to torture others with words. Wasn¡¯t this the typical Ah Q spirit victory method? Shi Tao was rolling around on the sofa in the dark. That night, Qin Zhan did not return to his room but Shi Tao was still so angry that she could not sleep. Chapter 35 ¡°Young Madam, Third Master is here.¡± Shi Tao was eating her breakfast with her eyes closed. She did not expect to hear the butler¡¯s voice. His words gave her a shock and she immediately stopped sleeping. What was Third Master Qin doing here? Was he looking for her? Without hesitation, Shi Tao rushed to the door of the study room. No matter what Third Master Qin was here for, she would let Qin Zhan handle it. ¡°Qin Zhan.¡± Shi Tao was about to knock on the door when Qin Zhan came out of the house. Without much thought, she approached him. ¡°Qin Zhan, Third Master Qin is here. I don¡¯t want to meet him, so I¡¯ll take my leave first. You guys have a good chat.¡± ¡°Too late..¡± Qin Zhan looked at his Third Uncle who had already entered and replied coldly. ¡°Ah Zhan, how have you been recently?¡± ¡°Not bad.¡± Third Master Qin looked at Qin Zhan¡¯s pale face and did not ask further. Instead, he turned to look at Shi Tao. ¡°Shi Tao, you look much better today.¡± When she saw Third Master Qin taking the initiative to greet her, Shi Tao was a little stunned and confused. However, she immediately stood up and chatted with him. However, these words were also very ordinary. They were just a greeting about how her health was, how she was eating, and how she was sleeping. As she watched Third Master Qin answer her questions one by one, Shi Tao was even more shocked. Third Master Qin seemed to be more warm and gentle to her than to his nephew. Qin Zhan was still watching from the side. What if he misunderstood her again? After a few awkward exchanges, Shi Tao stopped talking and stood obediently behind Qin Zhan. Seeing that Shi Tao had no intention of speaking, Third Master Qin turned his gaze to Qin Zhan. ¡°Ah Zhan, you don¡¯t have many people in this villa, let¡¯s not talk about it in the past. Now that you¡¯re married, it¡¯s not convenient for Ah Ming to do some things. I¡¯ve discussed it with your grandfather. There¡¯s no need for you guys to waste your efforts anymore. Let Mother Zhang take care of you.¡± Only then did Shi Tao notice that there was an extremely kind-looking middle-aged woman standing at the door. When she heard Third Master Qin¡¯s shout, she slowly walked towards them. ¡°Mother Zhang, stay with Ah Zhan from now on. You must take good care of the couple.¡± Mother Zhang nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Third Master. I understand.¡± After saying that, Third Master Qin left in a hurry. Shi Tao looked at the time. He had only been here for less than ten minutes and was about to leave, did he just come to send someone over? Looking at the gentle and smiling Mother Zhang, Shi Tao did not dare to speak much to her. This person came from the old residence and was sent here personally by Third Master Qin. She did not know if she belonged to Old Master Qin or Third Master Qin. In any case, her real purpose was probably to monitor them. But to send someone over so casually, she really didn¡¯t know how to guard against it. Seeing that Qin Zhan had returned to their room, Shi Tao also rushed into their room. No matter what, she should listen to Second Young Master Qin¡¯s opinion. ¡°Qin Zhan, what do you think the Third Master is doing? Why is he forcing people into the villa?¡± Shi Tao sat on the sofa and looked at the unusually emotional Qin Zhan as she asked carefully. She really didn¡¯t expect Qin Zhan to have such a big reaction. He released all his aura and shot cold arrows all over his body. His black eyes stared at the empty wall, looking extremely horrifying. She didn¡¯t know if Qin Zhan was angry that he saw Third Master Qin early in the morning or if he was angry that Third Master Qin forcefully pushed people into his territory. Chapter 36 Looking at Qin Zhan¡¯s cold eyes, Shi Tao had a third guess. Hopefully Qin Zhan wasn¡¯t angry because Third Master Qin treated her differently, she was also curious about his attitude towards her. This was too passionate. If outsiders saw this, they would think that this serious and cold Qin family head was her own uncle. Qin Zhan was the one who married into their family because he coveted the family¡¯s wealth. Shi Tao felt that she had to explain herself clearly. If not, Qin Zhan would kill her out of anger. ¡°Qin Zhan, let me make this clear first. I have nothing to do with your third uncle, and I¡¯m definitely not sent by him. I¡¯m innocent.¡± To this, Qin Zhan only had one answer: Hmph. Shi Tao ignored his sarcastic snort and swore to the heavens that she was not sent by Third Master Qin.. Unexpectedly, the more she explained, the angrier Qin Zhan got. Forget it. Believe it or not, forget it. Shi Tao gave up on explaining. She was no longer willing to stay in this cold room. She pushed the door open and left. The moment Qin Zhan stepped out, he saw Shi Tao standing beside Mother Zhang, covering her mouth and snickering. Qin Zhan clenched his fists when he saw how happy Shi Tao was. However, he did not say anything and entered the study with a cold face. Shi Tao saw the furious Qin Zhan but did not say anything. This fool, did he know what it meant to sow discord? Shi Tao shook her head. The smile on her face widened when she heard Mother Zhang¡¯s words. No matter what Third Master Qin¡¯s motive for sending Aunt Zhang to their side was, since she was already here, she could not chase her away. She might as well make use of her. No matter what Mother Zhang¡¯s mission was, they could still get the information they wanted from her. Mother Zhang was a talkative person, and she was good at reading people¡¯s expressions and observing their emotions. Shi Tao had wanted to have a casual chat with her to test the waters, but when she looked up again, the morning was almost over. Shi Tao was alarmed as she quickly recalled if she had said anything she shouldn¡¯t have. In the end, she concluded that she did not expose anything and Mother Zhang did not reveal anything useful either. In short, the two of them had a good chat in the morning, but it was all useless nonsense. Shi Tao felt a moment of defeat, but she quickly pulled herself together and cheered herself on. It was fine. She would just treat it as a chat to improve their relationship. Although there were a few servants in the villa, they would only come once every few days. The only servants in the villa were the elusive servant and butler Ah Ming. There was no need to mention the butler. He was definitely Qin Zhan¡¯s man, so the other person she could use was Mother Zhang. If she had a good relationship with Mother Zhang, and if anything happened to her in the future, Mother Zhang would be able to speak up for her. Shi Tao encouraged herself and looked at Mother Zhang with a sincere smile. In the afternoon, Shi Tao saw Qin Zhan and the butler coming out of the study room. She clapped her hands in front of them. Under Qin Zhan¡¯s cold and vicious gaze, Shi Tao turned to look at Mother Zhang. ¡°Qin Zhan, Butler, since Mother Zhang has come to our villa, she is our family. To celebrate the addition of the new members, let¡¯s cook a few more dishes tonight and have a few more drinks. How about that?¡± For a moment, there was silence. ¡°I¡¯m not feeling well today. I¡¯m only eating plain porridge.¡± Shi Tao was anxious. She understood what Qin Zhan meant. He was not in good health so everyone was drinking plain porridge with him. No, why should I? ¡°Qin Zhan, I don¡¯t think that¡¯s a good idea. Why don¡¯t I cook and make you a few more bowls of porridge? You can just watch us eat?¡± Shi Tao thought of a compromise and asked Qin Zhan carefully. Chapter 37 Qin Zhan looked at Shi Tao with a cold smile, his eyes full of scrutiny. ¡°Shi Tao, I made everyone have plain porridge for your own good.¡± Shi Tao looked at Qin Zhan in confusion. She did not know what this man was up to again for him to say such words for her own good. ¡°Since you¡¯re the mistress of the villa, I¡¯ll leave all expenses to you.¡± Upon hearing this, Shi Tao was dumbfounded. No, Qin Zhan, are you speaking the human language? Your money isn¡¯t even mine, and the money spent is all on her? ¡°Qin Zhan, please think about it. I married into your family because I didn¡¯t have money. If I had money, I would still be living a carefree life outside. How could I get married so quickly?¡± The corners of Qin Zhan¡¯s lips curled up into a cold smile. ¡°Then do you think I, a sickly child without parents, will have money?¡± . Shi Tao was taken aback by his words. She could not refute him. Everyone in Su City knew how pitiful Qin Zhan¡¯s background was. He was known as the second young master of the Qin family, but he was chased out of the old mansion early on and lived alone as a disabled and sickly person. Thinking about the huge sum of money her mother had given her before they got married, Shi Tao¡¯s face was filled with conflict. ¡°Alright, Qin Zhan. We¡¯ll have plain porridge tonight. If you like it, you can eat for a few more days.¡± Qin Zhan sneered and slammed the door shut. ¡°Butler, Mother Zhang, I¡¯m sorry. Let¡¯s have plain porridge tonight.¡± Shi Tao turned around and gave them an apologetic smile. After a while, she gave the butler an embarrassed look. ¡°Butler, I would like to cook dinner personally today. I wonder if I can meet the chef in the villa and consult him about cooking.¡± Actually, the reason why Shi Tao suggested having a sumptuous dinner tonight was because she wanted to see this chef who had always been in the villa but had never shown his face. For the past few days, she¡¯d been most curious about him, because he could quickly cook anything she wanted to eat. But Shi Tao had gone to the kitchen several times to check on him, and every time, the kitchen door had been shut tight. Sometimes the housekeeper still stood guard at the door, refusing to let her into the kitchen at all. Wouldn¡¯t that make it clear that there was something wrong with this chef? ¡°Young Madam, what a coincidence. The chef is on leave today, so he can¡¯t come to the villa. Let me prepare dinner for you.¡± Taking leave? Was it really such a coincidence? Although the doubts in her heart intensified, Shi Tao did not say much. Seeing how the butler kept saying that he was going to cook, she did not delay any further and sat quietly on the stool, waiting for the meal to start. Dinner was indeed a bowl of plain porridge for everyone. After Shi Tao finished drinking, she still felt a little hungry. However, when she saw the butler¡¯s apologetic gaze, she smiled insincerely and replied that everything was fine. At night, Shi Tao was so hungry that she could not fall asleep. Without any hesitation, she got up and walked to the kitchen. Unfortunately, the kitchen was empty and there was only a big box of milk in the fridge. It was the pure milk that she hated the most. Shi Tao looked at the fridge with an ugly expression. Where were her cookies? Where were her cupcakes? Where was her yogurt? The fridge was still full yesterday, but now there was only this bottle of annoying stuff. It was obvious what was going on. Shi Tao opened the bottle cap and poured the fishy milk into her mouth. It was really too awful. Shi Tao covered her mouth and nose as she placed the remaining half bottle of milk back into the fridge. This Nero Qin, she was going to abuse him too. This would be his breakfast tomorrow. Chapter 38 When Shi Tao was lying on the sofa, she was still scolding Qin Zhan in her heart. However, very quickly, she could not scold him anymore. It was really painful. Shi Tao held her stomach and rolled on the sofa. The pain was as if someone had grabbed her intestines and ripped them apart. Shi Tao gritted her teeth and wanted to turn on the lights. However, before she could steady herself, she fell onto the floor. When Shi Tao opened the door and left, Qin Zhan was startled awake. He knew what Shi Tao wanted to do, but he did not stop her. Instead, he revealed a cold smile. However, Qin Zhan¡¯s heart tightened when he heard the sobbing sounds in the darkness. He touched his slightly aching heart, and his expression became increasingly ugly. Wasn¡¯t this exactly what he wanted to see? Why was he regretting it now? ¡°Sob sob sob..¡± Shi Tao was convulsing on the floor. She bit her lips in order to not let her tears drop. She struggled to open her eyes and crawled towards the door while enduring the pain. There was a waiting light there. At night, she had also left her phone there to charge. Only by crawling there would she be saved. Shi Tao tasted blood in her mouth but she still bit her lower lip. Soon, she would be saved. Shi Tao¡¯s tears flowed down her face, leaving her face full of tears. However, she did not have the time to wipe them away, nor did she dare to. She knew that Qin Zhan must have woken up after she caused such a huge commotion. She also knew that he must have done something to her. He wanted her to die. Although she didn¡¯t know why Qin Zhan didn¡¯t finish her off with a knife, it also gave her some hope. Climbing over would save her as long as she got her phone. If she died, she could let others know who the murderer was. However, as the lights above her head lit up and the slow footsteps of the person behind her sounded, Shi Tao could no longer hold back her tears. Qin¡­ Qin Zhan finally couldn¡¯t resist killing her personally? Shi Tao looked at the cold white ankle bracelet in front of her and felt a sense of despair. The strength in her heart disappeared and she could no longer hold it in. Slowly, her head tilted to one side and her eyes slowly closed. Qin Zhan looked at Shi Tao, whose face was covered in cold sweat and whose mouth was full of teeth marks. A hint of panic finally appeared in his cold eyes. ¡°Shi Tao, Shi Tao.¡± Qin Zhan carefully placed his hand on Shi Tao¡¯s nose and heaved a sigh of relief when he felt a weak breath. ¡°Hey, Butler.¡± Qin Zhan sat in the wheelchair and watched as the butler and Mother Zhang carried Shi Tao into the car in a panic. His expression did not change at all. ¡°Young Master, do you want to follow me to the hospital?¡± The butler looked at the expressionless Young Master and spoke carefully. Although Young Master¡¯s face was cold, he had watched him grow up. How could he not see his panic and worry? ¡°Young Master, let¡¯s go together. Young Madam¡¯s illness is too serious. Aunt Zhang and I shouldn¡¯t be able to take care of her.¡± Qin Zhan listened to the butler¡¯s pleading. After a while, he finally agreed. Shi Tao opened her eyes and looked sadly at the empty room. ¡°Am I dead? Is this heaven?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯re not dead. This is a hospital.¡± As Shi Tao was grieving, she suddenly heard a cold voice from the door. Seeing that it was Qin Zhan, she immediately believed that she was not dead. It was said that a scourge would live for a thousand years. Shi Tao felt that even if Qin Zhan was weak, he would definitely be able to fight against the illness until he was old. Chapter 39 ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to kill me?¡± Shi Tao sat up and leaned against the white wall. When he saw Shi Tao¡¯s cold and heartless expression, Qin Zhan was suddenly at a loss for words. This was what he had always wanted to see. This woman was no longer shamelessly pestering him, no longer seducing him with a smile, but drawing a clear line between them. However, why was he panicking when Shi Tao looked at him coldly? ¡°Qin Zhan, you¡¯re really strange. Since you want to kill me, why did you save me?¡± Shi Tao noticed Qin Zhan¡¯s helplessness but was no longer in the mood to play around with him. Her mind was filled with death. Qin Zhan wanted to kill her, and she was really going to die last night. She was about to be killed by Qin Zhan. She knew that she did not have the ability to take revenge, but she could still lose her temper. Upon hearing Shi Tao¡¯s question, the butler at the door hurriedly explained. ¡°Young Madam, you¡¯ve misunderstood.. Why would the Young Master want to kill you? You fainted because you drank expired milk.¡± At the end of his speech, the butler was a little uncertain, because the Young Master had ordered him to put the milk inside. At that time, he disagreed. This couple shouldn¡¯t joke too much. What if something really happened? He didn¡¯t expect his jinx to be so accurate. Not only did something happen to Young Madam, she almost lost her life. When Shi Tao heard this, she did not say much. Anyway, she was already in such a state and did not have the energy to quarrel with Qin Zhan. ¡°Butler, I¡¯m hungry.¡± When Shi Tao saw the porridge in the butler¡¯s hands, her voice was weak but her tone was extremely cold. After the butler passed the porridge to Shi Tao, he went out and left the large ward to the couple. ¡°Drink slowly, no one is fighting with you.¡± Hearing Qin Zhan¡¯s disdainful words, Shi Tao clenched her fists and looked at Qin Zhan mockingly. ¡°No one is competing with me, but I¡¯m afraid that I won¡¯t be able to finish this meal.¡± Hearing Shi Tao¡¯s sarcastic words, Qin Zhan frowned and narrowed his eyes. ¡°I¡¯ll get the chef to give you more food when we get home today.¡± Shi Tao heard Qin Zhan¡¯s soft voice and stared at him in disbelief. Was the person in front of her really Qin Zhan? Could it be that someone was pretending to be him? Otherwise, why would there be a guilty and gentle expression on his face? Qin Zhan¡¯s expression changed immediately when he saw Shi Tao¡¯s expression. He really couldn¡¯t be nice to her. He snatched the bowl and chopsticks from Shi Tao¡¯s hands and slammed them onto the table. ¡°What are you doing? I¡¯m not full yet.¡± Shi Tao looked at Qin Zhan angrily and was about to reach for the porridge when Qin Zhan stopped her. ¡°You haven¡¯t recovered yet, you can¡¯t eat too much.¡± When Shi Tao heard that this person was going to starve him again, she frowned and glared fiercely at Qin Zhan. Due to her illness, her mind was in a state of chaos. She no longer had any scruples or caution. ¡°Qin Zhan, you want to starve me again. Have you forgotten why I went to the hospital? It was because you didn¡¯t let me eat my fill and even let me drink my expired milk that I became like this.¡± As she spoke, Shi Tao started crying. This time, her face was ghastly pale without any makeup. She was even paler and more haggard than Qin Zhan, who had been sick all year round. Her big and round eyes were drooping because of her weakness. Even the corners of her eyes were drooping, giving off an extremely aggrieved and pitiful feeling. Chapter 40 Two days ago, Qin Zhan still felt that the girl in front of him was like a kitten. However, today, he felt that she was more like a homeless puppy who didn¡¯t even have a place to hide from the rain. She could only pitifully act fierce towards passers-by. Qin Zhan raised his arm slightly. When he saw Shi Tao¡¯s strange gaze, he quickly put it down. This woman was indeed always seducing him. ¡°Shi Tao, I¡¯ve said it before. If you seduce me again, I won¡¯t let you off.¡± When Shi Tao heard Qin Zhan¡¯s cold threat, she immediately sat up. What did this damn man mean? What was he imagining again? She was throwing a tantrum at him. Why did it become seducing him again? ¡°Qin Zhan, don¡¯t be melodramatic.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it?¡± . *Is it?*Shi Tao gritted her teeth as he looked at the confident man in front of her and clenched the blanket tightly. Alright, since you said seduction, I¡¯ll let you know what seduction is. While Qin Zhan was in a daze, Shi Tao grabbed his hair and kissed him. Although Shi Tao¡¯s actions were fierce and her gaze was so fierce that it looked like she wanted to eat him up, her mouth movements were very gentle. As their lips brushed against each other, Shi Tao¡¯s soft tongue entered Qin Zhan¡¯s mouth. A faint fragrance lingered and she slowly closed her eyes. Qin Zhan, who was about to push Shi Tao away, slowly hugged her and closed his eyes to enjoy the kiss with Shi Tao. In the end, the two of them parted while panting heavily. Both of them turned their faces away from each other. Shi Tao wiped her red lips in a panic as heat slowly rushed to her face. She had never thought that kissing would feel so good. She remembered that when she first saw Qin Zhan, she felt that his lips were very unique and suitable for kissing. After they really kissed, she felt that they were fragrant and soft and wanted to take another bite. Moreover, at that moment, her heart was beating so fast that it almost jumped out of her chest. She didn¡¯t know if Qin Zhan heard it, but she seemed to have heard his heartbeat. Thump. Thump. Strong and powerful. She turned to look at Qin Zhan and realized that his ears were still red. She suddenly felt sweet inside. Although Qin Zhan had a bad temper and a sharp tongue, he was surprisingly innocent. Shi Tao realized that she had a slightly good impression of Qin Zhan, so she pinched herself and kept saying in her heart that he hated her and wanted to kill her. Qin Zhan felt the burning gaze on his back and could not help but straighten his back. After coming back to his senses, he slowly turned his wheelchair to look at Shi Tao. ¡°Do you still want to eat?¡± The atmosphere became awkward. He did not know what to say and could only stare at the food on the table and ask Shi Tao. Shi Tao did not hesitate. ¡°Yes.¡± The two of them didn¡¯t say anything else. After Shi Tao finished eating, Qin Zhan pressed the bedside bell and asked the doctor to come over. ¡°This lady¡¯s body is fine. She can leave after she¡¯s finished the drip¡± Qin Zhan nodded and listened to the doctor¡¯s instructions. ¡°Qin Zhan, where¡¯s my bag?¡± ¡°I did not bring.¡± Qin Zhan didn¡¯t know why she wanted her at this time but in the emergency last night, he didn¡¯t even take her phone, let alone a bag. Shi Tao lay back on the bed angrily. ¡°How am I supposed to pay the medical bills if I don¡¯t have a bag?¡± Qin Zhan turned his head to look at Shi Tao, who was as angry as a puffer fish. A smile appeared in his eyes but quickly disappeared. ¡°The butler has already paid for your medical bills. Remember to return the money when you get back.¡± Upon hearing this, Shi Tao did not feel happy. Instead, she looked even more bitter. No way, Qin Zhan was serious? Did she have to pay for all the expenses in the villa?