Chapter 474 Ungrateful women! Taught lesson! Pegged Underwater! (1)

Chapter 474 Ungrateful women! Taught lesson! Pegged Underwater! (1)

Zhang Wei's realization dawned with the clarity of a breaking dawn, recognizing the situation at play.

A smirk tugged at the corners of his lips, unable to contain his amusement.

He had to begrudgingly acknowledge Lin Ruoxi's prowess, despite his reservations about her cold personality.

She wielded influence with surgical precision, exploiting vulnerabilities with the finesse of a master strategist.

Just as she had manipulated Wang Haroan, now Ye Mengying found herself trapped in Lin Ruoxi's intricate web, pushed towards a corner with no escape in sight.

Lin Ruoxi was merely breaking one leg before attempting to engulf them whole!

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"So she is your wife, then..." Seeing no hint of dishonesty, Ye Mengying couldn't help but acknowledge the fact, though she chose not to press the issue further. Instead, she settled back into her seat, her mind racing to devise a new strategy.

"Since you're heading to Xianghui and if you find yourself without accommodation, you're welcome to stay with us. And this offer isn't tied to any deal; consider it a gesture of our hospitality," she proposed.

Zhang Wei, however, shook his head in decline. "Just drop me off outside Jade Court."

"!"

Ye Mengying's eyes widened in shock. "Jade Court!?"

He nodded, seemingly unaffected. "Is there a problem with that?"

"Are you aware of what lies there?" Ye Mengying pressed, her tone a mixture of concern and contempt.

Afterall — The new born calves are really not afraid of tiger!

Zhang Wei's eyebrows arched in curiosity; as far as he was aware, it was merely an enclave inhabited by a collection of women.

Observing his perplexed look, Ye Mengying hurried to explain, "The Jade Court is located to the north of the city, isolated from the industrial zones and ensconced in a typically serene setting, surrounded by forests on three sides."

"The entire northern territory is under the dominion of the Iron Syndicate!"

"And yet, they wouldn't dare to lay a finger on that place. Do you think that's just a coincidence?" She added, her tone conveying both worry and a hint of disdain for his apparent recklessness.

Zhang Wei's smile turned knowing, and he cast a glance around as if he were about to divulge a secret of monumental importance. "Do you know who really controls the Jade Court?" he inquired, his tone laced with intrigue.

"!"

Ye Mengying's eyes narrowed with curiosity. "Isn't it managed by a woman?"

Shaking his head slightly, Zhang Wei displayed a mix of disappointment and amusement at her lack of insight. "You lack wisdom. Have you never heard of the Prince standing behind her?"

"!!"

"You are the—" Ye Mengying began to piece things together, only for Zhang Wei to swiftly close the gap between them and press his hand over her mouth.

!!

A gust of wind brushed against her face, marked with astonishment, just as Su Beibei turned around, her expression morphing into one of suspicion at their clandestine behavior.

"What are you two whispering about—eh, what?"

"!"

The scene that greeted her—Zhang Wei and Ye Mengying in a seemingly compromising and unexpected embrace—appeared more like an abduction than an innocent interaction.

!!

"You beast! Let her go!" Su Beibei exclaimed, her voice tinged with panic and concern for Ye Mengying.

"Haaa... Beibei, you are completely misunderstanding us!" Ye Mengying gasped, her voice laced with urgency as Zhang Wei finally released her.

"What misunderstanding? He was clearly forcing himself on you!" Su Beibei's tone was sharp and accusatory.

"Hey, is there no way for us to secure a supplier contract?" Ye Mengying's frustration was evident as she voiced her doubts about the seemingly reliable yet intentionally unreliable man.

"[Host, host! The Jade Court is your destination; let's save the Pink Court for later!]" The system's urgent reminder snapped Zhang Wei back to his mission, sensing his distraction.

Zhang Wei cleared his throat, regaining his composure. "Ahem, right... The Jade Court..."

Glancing ahead, he took in the medieval pavilion, its ancient charm juxtaposed against the sprawling bamboo forest behind it. The scenery was like something out of a painting, making him begrudgingly admit that Tang Lifen had some taste after all.

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Jade Court!

Tang Lifen stood in front of her indoor pool, the warm glow of lantern light casting soft shadows across the intricately designed wooden floors and pillars that surrounded her.

Rustle...

With a sigh, she gracefully slid her dress off her shoulders, letting it pool at her feet before stepping into the inviting water.

She needed this time to cool her mind before facing anything else!

The prince's demands weighed heavily on her, pressing down on her like a heavy cloak of expectation.

She knew he deliberately set her up for failure, continuously assigning her impossible tasks to complete.

Fueled by frustration, she simmered with anger.

As she caught a glimpse of her reflection in the calm water, she closed her eyes and focused on taking slow, deep breaths to soothe her racing thoughts.

"Haa..."

With a fluid motion, she released her hair from its confining bun, letting it cascade down her back like a vibrant waterfall.

The magenta fabric of her bra and panties clung to her curves, barely concealing her form against the rippling pool.

Her pulpy red lips brushed by her slender fingers, before trailing down to her own impressive mounds.

As she admired their size, she couldn't help but wonder, "Did they grow again...?" Her chest now overflowing, she felt a surge of surprise.

A flush of red crept up her neck as she prepared to bathe, momentarily forgetting about her evolving body.

But then, out of nowhere —

Splash!

"!"

Before Tang Lifen could even speak, she felt a cold grip around her neck from behind, sending a chill down her spine.

Suddenly, her sight was consumed by water.

Glub!

Glub!

Glub!

"Uughh!?"

Her nostrils flared underwater, struggling for air as the suffocating pressure crushed her. Water began to seep into her mouth, drowning her in its icy embrace.

Glub!

Glub!

Glub!

"!!"

In a final, desperate attempt, she thrashed and kicked violently in an effort to shake off the bone chilling grip of her assailant, the realization dawning upon her that all her efforts were futile as a cold dread gripped her heart!