Chapter 766 - Chapter 766: Eavesdropping
Chapter 766: Eavesdropping
Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations
The hemp rope cutting into her flesh was finally untied.
Tang Mei immediately sprang up from the chair, but because she stood up too quickly, her head swirled for a moment, almost causing her to lose her balance.
Tang Long immediately steadied her, and after exchanging a meaningful glance with his mother, his attitude became conciliatory.
“Sis, I believe that once you get the money, you’ll forgive me for what I did today. After all, we’re still family. Mei Shu might treat you well, but she’s still an outsider. When it comes down to it, you’ll still rely on me!”
Tang Long said, leading her to the dining table while continuing to try to brainwash her.
Tang Mei ignored him completely.
Seeing this, Tang’s mother hurried to the kitchen to prepare the food, then served it on the table, smiling as she gave Tang Mei a large bowl of rice.
In the past, Tang’s mother would never have served her a meal like this, as Tang Mei was used to serving her brother and mother, catering to their needs.
But today, she finally saw the true faces of these two.
She silently took the bowl and began stuffing rice into her mouth.
Tang’s mother, seeing this, placed a piece of food in her bowl and said, “Eat slowly, no one is going to take it from you.”
Tang Mei’s eyes were empty, and the buzzing in her ears made her unable to hear anything.
Her only thought now was to fill her stomach, replenish her strength, and prepare to escape at any moment.
She absolutely couldn’t cause trouble for President Mei!
If worse came to worst, she would simply hand in her resignation letter and leave Lin City, starting a new life in a city where no one could find her.
Tang Long, seeing her messy appearance as she ate without responding, felt even more disdainful.
If this woman weren’t his own sister, he wouldn’t even bother to look at her!
After dinner, Tang’s mother didn’t even want to clean up the dishes, already fantasizing about the days ahead when she would move into the villa and be waited on by others.
She changed into clothes she had never wanted to wear before and left the house looking beautiful.
Tang Mei glanced up and recognized the outfit and bag she was carrying as birthday gifts she had bought for her.
At that time, her mother lived a frugal life, reluctant to wear new clothes, preferring to keep them stored away.
It turns out that the so-called mother-daughter relationship between her and her mother could also become insignificant because of interests.
She was too naive before to only realize this now.
“Let’s go, Xiao Mei, do you think Mom looks good in this outfit? Your taste is really good, but this outfit probably only costs a few hundred yuan, right? When we have money, you can pick out clothes for Mom that cost thousands or even tens of thousands. Mom also wants to enjoy it,”
Tang’s mother said, affectionately linking her arm, a gesture she had never shown before.
Tang Mei forced a smile, “Looks good, Mom. But why don’t you ever let Xiaolong buy clothes for you?”
“He’s a boy, howwould he know what clothes I should wear? Besides, the little money your brother has isn’t even enough for himself! It’s already good if he takes care of himself!” Her tone was full of indulgence, as if in her eyes, Tang Long would never grow up, and she would always be willing to unconditionally sacrifice and consider for him.
And Tang Mei was just their ATM, always available whenever they needed money.
Tang Mei sneered and pulled her arm back, walking ahead alone.
Tang’s mother frowned unhappily.
Tang Long gently put his arm around his mother’s shoulder and whispered a few words in her ear, then Tang’s mother nodded in agreement, and the two of them approached Tang Mei from both sides.
Tang Long smiled, “Sis, you were just injured. I’m worried you won’t be able to walk now. Let Mom and me help you.”
“Yeah, yeah, it’s really a stretch for you to go out now. Let us help you walk so you can be more stable,” Tang’s mother echoed.
Seeing their anxious appearance, it was obvious they weren’t worried she wouldn’t be able to walk but afraid she would try to escape!
Tang Mei tried to pull her arm back but failed, so she could only let them support her.
Outside, a figure bent over heard the commotion and immediately straightened up, pretending to be walking down from upstairs.
Tang Long glanced at him strangely, feeling he was a bit unfamiliar, but didn’t think much of it.
But Tang Mei couldn’t help but widen her eyes and tense her arm unconsciously.
Tang’s mother noticed her reaction and asked in surprise, “Xiao Mei, what’s wrong?”
Tang Mei quickly said, “I suddenly feel dizzy. Let’s not go downstairs for now. I’m afraid I’ll fall.”
Tang Long finally stopped, but after only a minute, he began impatiently urging, “Are you ready? Sis, the people at the court might be off work soon!” “I’m ready!” Tang Mei watched Liu Yue head downstairs without even looking back, confirming that he had no intention of saving her. She took a deep breath, suppressed her palpitations, and began to walk downstairs again.
But if Liu Yue had no intention of saving her, why would he appear at her house? Could he have some other plan?
With these thoughts in mind, Tang Mei’s steps down the stairs involuntarily quickened.
As they reached the entrance of the first-floor unit, Tang Mei immediately spotted the man standing not far away, smoking.