Chapter 262 - HOMEWRECKER (1/2)

Hu Lei did not leave home right away after Zhong Feng left for work. She spent a couple of hours going through the feedback from Bo Qian and editing the manuscript for her new book. She was relieved to find that her editor liked her new story.

Once she completed the work, she prepared to leave the house and meet up with the in-laws. ​​

As she was finishing dressing up, she received a call from an unknown number. She frowned at the phone before picking the call with caution. Her feelings of foreboding had returned, so she did not speak immediately after accepting.

”Hu Lei, it's Zhong Mian.” A female voice came through.

Hu Lei sighed in relief.

Perhaps Ah-Feng was right. She needed to relax. They had faced so many challenges along the way, and they were almost free of the burden of looking over their shoulders. She could not always be so nervous and cautious.

”Oh, hi. I was just about to head out to the old house.” She responded.

Despite the past disagreements and bad feelings between them, Hu Lei did not hold a grudge against Zhong Mian.

The woman had not done anything that hurt her except saying some unpleasant things. She did not expect every person to like her. She was even alright with dislike. If she expected everyone to love her, she would be stressed for nothing.

”That's good. I am coming to pick you up.” Zhong Mian said.

Hu Lei raised her eyebrows. She had agreed to spend some time with her mother-in-law and sister-in-law, but she had ȧssumed it would be like an hour. And they would be getting their nails done or something, eliminating the need for deep conversations.

Now, she realised it would not be so easy.

”That's not necessary.” She replied quickly.

”I am already in Area 99. I will be there in five minutes.” Zhong Mian did not give her a chance to escape.

After that, she cancelled the call, leaving Hu Lei looking at her surprised face in the mirror. She texted Zhong Feng about the development before finding a pair of shoes and a nice bag. She went downstairs with the expression of a woman about to face her deadliest enemy.

When Zhong Mian arrived, she called Hu Lei to meet her outside the house. Hu Lei put on her shoes and walked out. Zhong Mian was in a sensible minivan which Hu Lei felt clashed with her usually dignified and goddess-like aura.

The woman waved at her through the open window enthusiastically.

With an inward sigh, Hu Lei opened the door and sat in the passenger seat.

”Thank you for picking me up.” She said politely.