The Chi family is an reclusive clan.
The entire journey was filled with countless mystical formations and various traps.
A moment of carelessness could easily lead to falling into a formation, never to escape.
She went to great lengths to be able to meet the head of the Chi family.
Ming Zhi Rou knew the Ming family too well.
Therefore, she was also very clear.
If she could not provide sufficient capital and conditions now,
she would inevitably be abandoned by the Ming family.
No matter how much the Ming family had doted on her before,
they would still make her sacrifice for the family.
Although, after the song "Qing," everyone believed it to be her original creation, attracting the attention of the International Association President and a zither master,
it gave her a few more bargaining chips.
Still, she worried...
the Ming family would push her out, marrying her to someone she did not like.
In Ming Zhi Rou's opinion,
the only person in this world worthy of her and capable of stirring her heart was that mysterious, powerful, and world-renowned head of the Chi family.
If she really had to rely on her marriage to solidify the Ming family's position,
she wanted no one else.
Only the head of the Chi family!
Given the head of the Chi family's status and position,
if she could become the matriarch of the Chi family,
she could wield immense power and influence.
She could also ensure Ming Zheng had no place to rest in peace!
Ming Zhi Rou could see that
the head of the Chi family treated Ming Zheng with particularity.
But so what?
Ming Zheng merely relied on her looks to attract the head of the Chi family.
A wild girl who grew up in the remote countryside, raised on the sustenance of others, undisciplined and uneducated!
She had no right to stand beside the head of the Chi family.
Once the head of the Chi family truly understood her capabilities,
he would surely realize that she was the most suitable person to be the matriarch of the Chi family.
She could take her parents and brothers away from Ming Zheng,
and she would definitely be able to take... everything from Ming Zheng!
Ming Zhi Rou smiled sweetly, full of confidence, believing that as soon as she announced her name, the two guards would let her in.
However...
the two men before her were unmoved: "Miss Ming, we apologize, our family head is not receiving guests today."
"Please inform him. The head of the Chi family will surely wish to see me when he hears my name." Ming Zhi Rou's smile faltered slightly, but she maintained her demeanor as a refined lady.
Then, from the exquisite box she carried, she produced two envelopes and offered them to the guards: "Thank you for your hard work, brothers. This is a small token of my appreciation for you."
Ming Zhi Rou's action was clearly open bribery.
The faces of the two men immediately darkened. They raised their hands to block the envelopes Ming Zhi Rou was offering: "Miss Ming, please have some self-respect!"
Ming Zhi Rou bit her lower lip, her beautiful eyes reddening slightly, adopting the pitiable expression that had always made her invincible.
But these two men were completely unfazed by her act.
If they said no entry, it was no entry.
What a joke.
This was the Chi family!
A family of powerhouses for centuries, the Chi family standing at the pinnacle of the Xia Kingdom!
Even people from other countries would yield upon hearing the name Chi family.
If they let anyone in, they would be letting them in.
Not only would they risk their jobs,
they would likely lose their lives!
They had no idea how this woman had managed to pass through the formations set up by the Chi family.
But it was clear she had not been invited by anyone from the Chi family.
Moreover, when she looked at the ancient mansion of the Chi family, a blatant greed was evident in her eyes.
Another woman trying to ensnare their family head!
Disgraceful!
Bah!
No matter how Ming Zhi Rou cajoled, acted coy, or tried to bribe them, she could not sway the two guards.
Her expression grew increasingly displeased.
She had gone to such lengths to find this place.
If she couldn't see the head of the Chi family,
wouldn't her efforts be in vain?
Ming Zhi Rou absolutely would not give up this opportunity!
Just as she was about to unleash her charm,
a red sports car sped into view.
It then stopped beside Ming Zhi Rou's car.
Ming Zhi Rou's gaze was instantly drawn to the red sports car.
That sports car...
Ming Zhi Rou had seen discussions among the young masters in high society circles.
It was a custom-made sports car.
It was said to be specially customized by a person of immense power for their beloved.
Unique and one-of-a-kind.
Worth... one hundred million!
Ming Zhi Rou was utterly captivated.
After all, she had previously made Ming Yan Lun participate in a race on Yin Yang Mountain for a sports car worth a million!
Ming Zhi Rou swallowed hard.
So, this red sports car belonged to someone from the Chi family.
That made sense.
Besides the Chi family,
who else in the world could afford to custom-order a sports car worth one hundred million with such extravagance?
Was it the head of the Chi family?
Was her luck so good?
That she just happened to run into the head of the Chi family returning!
Wasn't this heaven-sent opportunity?
Ming Zhi Rou was thrilled.
She quickly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, adjusted her expression, and revealed her always confident, sweet smile.
Then, in her high heels, she swayed her hips and walked towards the sports car.
However, before Ming Zhi Rou could get close,
the first thing she saw was a pair of slender, fair legs.
They were unmistakably a woman's legs.
Ming Zhi Rou's steps faltered.
Her expression changed slightly.
Could it be...
the head of the Chi family already had another woman?
Ming Zhi Rou suppressed her restless heart and followed those beautiful legs upwards.
Her gaze met
a girl wearing a light purple, cinched-waist mini-dress.
The off-the-shoulder design allowed her cascading, dark hair to fall loosely over her shoulders.
Her fair, delicate shoulders were faintly visible amidst her black hair.
The contrast of white and black
further highlighted the girl's jade-like skin.
Especially...
that radiant, captivating face, with a pair of dark, almond-shaped eyes.
When the corners of her eyes tilted upwards,
an air of disdain, superior to all others, emerged.
That was...
Ming Zheng!
Ming Zhi Rou's pupils suddenly widened, staring at the girl's face in disbelief.
It was indeed Ming Zheng's face!
How could it be her?
Why was she also at the Chi family?
Could it be...
Ming Zheng, like her, also had her sights set on the position of matriarch of the Chi family?
So, she came to the Chi family specifically to throw herself into the arms of the head of the Chi family?
No wonder Ming Zheng usually wore a black hoodie with jeans.
Today, she was uncharacteristically wearing a dress!
And a mini-dress at that!
Was she here specifically to seduce the head of the Chi family?
That vixen!
How disgusting!
She had to fight her for everything!
Ming Zhi Rou's face contorted with anger.
At that moment, Ming Zheng sent a message to Si Lin, got out of the car, and headed straight for the main gate of the Chi family's ancient mansion.
After just a few steps,
she was blocked by someone.
"Ming Zheng!"
In her ear, a familiar voice sounded.
It was tinged with a palpable hatred.
Ming Zheng flicked her eyelids and looked up.
Indeed, it was Ming Zhi Rou.
Why... was she here?
Ming Zheng's mind suddenly recalled what Mo Qi Yu had said earlier—
the Ming family was preparing to select a fiancé for Ming Zhi Rou.
And the favored candidate of the Ming family was precisely Chi Xian!