"I certainly won't see Gu Xingdong again. He is the cause of my current miserable state – unable to return home, abandoned by everyone! I can barely wait to hate him, so how could I possibly like him?" As if to convince Li Zhaoming, Zhang Wan'er strained her whole body while speaking. The wounds that were almost healed began to ooze blood again from her exertion.
Seeing this, Li Zhaoming's right eyelid twitched violently. He felt both happy and worried. He couldn't help but scold, "What are you doing? Don't you know how to cherish yourself? Since you no longer like Gu Xingdong, why torment yourself for him?
Alright, let's stop talking about him. Didn't you want to go out for some fresh air? I'll take you. You're not mobile right now and need someone to take care of you. I don't trust anyone else."
Since moving into Li Zhaoming's home, Zhang Wan'er could clearly feel his possessiveness growing stronger, to the point where he was beginning to interfere in her daily affairs.
The man who once followed her every command seemed to have vanished the day her child was lost. Zhang Wan'er knew very well that although Li Zhaoming indulged her in every way now, if she did something that displeased him, he could very well turn against her!
She no longer had a place at home. If she didn't hold onto Li Zhaoming tightly, she might truly end up sleeping on the streets, or have to obediently accept whatever her family arranged. She couldn't accept this outcome; she hadn't even gotten her revenge yet! The person who had caused her so much suffering was still alive, so how could she be content?
Thinking of this, Zhang Wan'er forced a smile upwards, her face showing a fawning expression. She said, "You naturally must stay by my side. Otherwise, if I have any requests, who will help me solve them? Let's go. I can't wait to see my old friend. Won't she be surprised to see me suddenly appear before her after so many days!"
As the words fell, a sinister glint flashed in Zhang Wan'er's eyes. Everyone had betrayed her, and she wanted them to pay the corresponding price. If she couldn't live a good life, no one else would!
Li Zhaoming hadn't investigated that day's events deeply. He believed Zhang Wan'er; whatever she said the truth of the matter was, that's what it was. Therefore, facing Zhang Wan'er's urging, his face showed a doting expression. "Okay, then let's set off. Oh, before we go, should we call her in advance? What if we go and she's not there?"
"No need." If she made this call, wouldn't her plan fail? She wanted to complete her plan precisely when Zhang Wan'er was away!
Li Zhaoming didn't quite understand Zhang Wan'er's thoughts, but he pushed the wheelchair and headed towards Alice's house according to her instructions.
Although she had lost her position as the chief designer, the money she had saved over the years was substantial. After leaving Country M, Alice would not have to live a destitute life.
On the day she arrived in Huaxia, she bought a small detached house in a relatively prosperous area. As the car stopped in front of the detached house, a plainly dressed woman walked out.
Seeing who had arrived, Zhang Wan'er narrowed her eyes and then put on an enthusiastic smile. "Sister Liu, it's you. Do you still remember me? I'm here to see Alice today about something!"
The maid, addressed as Sister Liu, took a careful look at Zhang Wan'er, finding her somewhat familiar. Then, a figure surfaced in her mind. She slapped her thigh hard and replied enthusiastically, "It's Miss Zhang! We haven't seen each other for quite some time since you left the hotel. Miss Alice is at the company today for some business and isn't home. Shall I call her, or you can go to her company to find her?"
Zhang Wan'er didn't rush to answer Sister Liu's question but instead signaled Li Zhaoming to help her down.
When Sister Liu saw Zhang Wan'er being carried down by a man, she was first confused. It wasn't until she saw the wheelchair that her pupils constricted.
This matter had caused a huge stir in high society, but the Zhang and Yang families had intentionally tried to prevent the scandal from leaking. Therefore, not everyone knew the full story. Facing Sister Liu's inquiry, Zhang Wan'er merely put on a sad expression, letting Sister Liu know that she didn't really want to discuss the matter.
Seeing this, Sister Liu didn't ask further. Zhang Wan'er simply explained, "Some things have indeed happened during my time away, but I won't go into specifics. Actually, the reason I'm here to see Alice today isn't a big deal; I just wanted to catch up with her. It's a bit inconvenient for me in my current condition to go to her company. You don't need to call her to rush back to see me; I'll wait inside for a while."
Sister Liu nodded vigorously, saying, "Alright, please come in quickly. The wind outside is not good for you. Miss usually goes out in the morning and returns around four or five in the afternoon. Why don't you wait here for an hour or two!"
Zhang Wan'er gave Sister Liu a grateful smile and said, "It's alright; an hour or two isn't that long."
As she finished speaking, she turned to Li Zhaoming behind her and said, "After all, she's a young lady living here alone. It's inconvenient for you to come in. Why don't you find a place to wait, and I'll call you after I'm done talking with Alice?"
Li Zhaoming asked with some concern, "Can you manage alone?"
Zhang Wan'er nodded, "Of course, it's no problem. You've taken good care of me these past few days, and I can handle basic things myself. Don't worry, I won't have any trouble. Besides, Sister Liu can also help look after me for a while. I'm not useless, so please don't treat me like I am! That would be a huge blow to me!"
With her saying so much, Li Zhaoming found it difficult to press the issue further. He pursed his lips, reluctantly let go of the wheelchair's handle, and said, "Then I'll trouble Sister Liu to take care of my girlfriend. Also, if you need anything, remember to call me!"
After several more instructions, Li Zhaoming reluctantly left.
Seeing this, Sister Liu couldn't help but cover her mouth and tease, "Miss Zhang only left us for a few days and already found her Prince Charming. Congratulations!"