Chapter 81: Changing the Target
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The group quickly entered the villa, leaving Mei Shu standing alone at the door. Although she appeared calm on the surface, her heart was surging with waves of shock and fear.
It was this man!
Mei Shu trembled all over.
In her past life, this man had gone to great lengths to possess her, dragging her from one abyss to another.
Thinking of the cruel abuse she suffered in her past life, Mei Shu still felt a chill running through her body. Once again, a piercing pain surged through her back, which was from the whip injuries left by Zhang Jiao.
“Sister, why are you just standing there?” Mei Yan shouted from upstairs, looking at Mei Jing with a slightly reproachful look. “Brother, were you too rough just now? You frightened her!”
Could this demon be frightened so easily?
And he was obviously helping!
Mei Jing snorted coldly and said disdainfully, “Hey, are you really that weak?
You got scared just by that?”
Mei Shu finally came to her senses, smiled, and waved to the two of them. “No, I was just lost in thought. Have you both finished your homework?”
Mei Jing’s face stiffened. “Dad is back, and we should have dinner soon. 1’11 do my homework after that.”
Mei Shu was in a good mood today, and seeing Mei Jing helping her blow off steam, she decided… well, forget it. For the sake of his high school entrance exam, she still couldn’t let him off easily tonight!
In the living room, the man was sitting on the sofa, exchanging pleasantries with Mei Yun.
As Mei Shu entered, his gaze naturally fell on her. “This must be Mr. Mei’s eldest daughter who just returned home!”
“Yes,” Mei Yun smiled and beckoned her over. “This is my daughter, Mei Shu. This is Mr. Zhang.”
“Mr. Zhang.” Mei Shu tried to maintain a calm demeanor and nodded in greeting. Then she turned to Mei Yun with a cold face. “Dad, I have a lot of homework today, so I’ll go back to my room.”
“Don’t rush. Finish your meal before studying. We have guests at home today, and you should help entertain them,” Mei Yun smiled and gestured for her to sit on the nearby sofa.
Zhang Jiao’s gaze never left Mei Shu.
Originally, he intended to marry Mei Muh, but upon seeing Mei Shu, he realized that this girl was even more beautiful than the delicate Mei Mu!
Any man would be attracted to her!
Zhang Jiao narrowed his eyes, and a smile that seemed certain of success played on his lips. “Mr. Mei, your daughter is still in school?”
“Not in university yet.” As a man, Mei Yun could tell what he was thinking with just one glance. He frowned, “Mr. Zhang, you are young and talented. Has your family not arranged a marriage for you yet?”
Zhang Jiao smiled innocently, “Not yet. 1 prioritize my career, and besides, I don’t like others arranging my marriage. 1 should decide my own happiness. 1 need to find a girl whom I truly like.”
As he said this, his gaze kept drifting toward Mei Shu.
Mei Shu was disgusted by him and pretended not to hear, burying her head in her phone.
Mei Yun couldn’t help but ponder.
Zhang Jiao’s family’s company was equally powerful as the Mei family’s, and there were many areas where the two companies could cooperate in the market recently. If they could form a union now, the Mei family would naturally gain some advantages.
With this in mind, Mei Yun looked at Mei Shu and asked, “Why are you still playing with your phone and not talking to the guest?”
“Dad,” Mei Shu suddenly looked up, blinked her big eyes, and pitifully asked, “This weekend, Lu Yan invited me to join the welcome ceremony for the Zhou family at his home. Can I go?”
Upon hearing the name “Lu Yan,” Mei Yun’s eyes widened, and he looked delighted. “You still have contact with Lu Yan?”
Mei Shu nodded, “We’ve been friends since we were kids. His class is right next to mine at school, and he even tutors me after school.”
“That’s great. You just came back, and it’s a good time to broaden your horizons. Make sure to prepare well this weekend and dress up nicely to go with Young Master Lu!”
Naturally, Mei Yun had also received an invitation, but he had originally planned to take Mei Mu along. After all, Mei Mu had been to many grand occasions and wouldn’t embarrass him.
But he didn’t expect that Mei Shu would be invited by Lu Yan!
This was a great opportunity to mend ties with the Lu family!
Besides, Qin Qin attended Mei Shu’s welcome banquet last time!
If he could seize this chance and establish a connection with the Lu family, then the Zhang family wouldn’t be so important anymore!
Zhang Jiao’s smile froze, and he looked at Mei Shu with a somewhat gloomy expression.
He could naturally discern the twists and turns involved in their conversation and knew that Mei Yun must have changed his mind. His expression wasn’t so good as he said, “Mr. Mei, 1’11 also be attending the Lu family’s event this weekend. How about 1 personally come to pick Miss Mei to go with?”
Mei Yun hesitated for a moment, and at this very moment, Mei Mu finished tidying up and came downstairs. Mei Yun’s face brightened instantly, “Let Mumu accompany you there.. Mumu is also attending the banquet, and you young people will get along better together than with me!”
