Chapter 96: Lu Li: You Meng, Whereâs Your Maid Outfit?
Chen Xiaoyi was stunned on the side, having gotten used to You Mengâs usual subdued demeanor; she almost forgot that this woman used to work under Ye Chen, Lu Liâs adversary. And she was a ruthless assassin!
The way Iâve been ordering her aroundâŠ
Surely, You Meng doesnât hold a grudge, right?
Fortunately, Chen Xiaoyi had been through a lot and was no ordinary person. Anyway, her man would never let her be bullied. Besides, it was all You Mengâs own choice.
Regardless of her inner thoughts, she stood calmly by You Mengâs side, casting a wary glance at Chen Ya.
So this woman was Ye Chenâs aunt. What was she doing here, claiming to be Lu Liâs woman? Was she trying to drive a wedge?
âIndeed, I am Chen Ya, from the Chen family, and Ye Chenâs aunt.â Chen Ya didnât try to hide her identity. There was no intention to conceal it in the first place. These were things she intended to discuss with Lu Li. The only unexpected part was Lu Li not being home and You Meng recognizing her immediately.
âGood, youâve admitted it. Now tell us, what are you doing here? And why claim to be Lu Liâs woman?â You Meng coldly scrutinized Chen Ya. Even though in a previous life they ended up fighting Ye Chen together, it didnât mean You Meng had any fondness for her. On the contrary, You Meng disliked her.
In a previous life, Chen Ya could be said to be Ye Chenâs best partner. From her investigations, she collaborated with Ye Chen in humiliating her âbig brotherâ multiple times. Despite Lu Liâs repeated warnings, she was oblivious and even considered Lu Li the villain.
The fact that this woman previously claimed to be Lu Liâs woman infuriated You Meng. I havenât even become his woman yet, what right do you have?
Chen Ya was displeased by the condescending tone, âWhy should I explain to you? Who do you think you are? Donât think Iâm unaware of your identity.â
Chen Ya and You Meng were on equal footing, yet now she was being interrogated in such a manner.
âMy identity? I have many identities. Currently, I am the little maid of big brotherâs house. If youâre trying to use my past actions under Ye Chen against me, save your breath. Iâve already confessed everything to big brother and proved my loyalty.â
You Mengâs gaze was icy, softening only when mentioning big brother. Her hostility towards Chen Ya intensified, suspecting that Ye Chen had informed her about You Mengâs betrayal. Given her understanding of Ye Chen, he wouldnât readily share such information since it would damage his pride. Unless he trusted Chen Ya greatly.
Chen Ya, surprised by You Mengâs assertiveness, watched as the scene unfolded. You Meng wouldnât lie in front of Chen Xiaoyi, unless they were conspiring. But with Lu Li returning soon, lying would serve no purpose.
This meant You Mengâs fate had changed this lifetime, finding Lu Li early on. Chen Ya suspected You Meng was responsible for Ye Chenâs condition.
Regretting not seeking Lu Li immediately after her rebirth, she allowed these two women to gain the upper hand. Not to mention Cao Yingying.
âWhy arenât you speaking? Go ahead, explain why youâre here claiming to be Lu Liâs woman.â You Meng and Chen Xiaoyi pressed her for answers.
âI will speak, but Iâll wait for Lu Li to return.â Chen Ya lowered her head, her tone neutral but firm, enduring the pain of a dislocated arm without showing weakness.
At that moment, the door swung open, and Lu Li entered with Cao Yingying, immediately noticing Chen Ya, bound securely.
Glancing between You Meng and Chen Xiaoyi, Lu Liâs brow furrowed slightly.
âMaster brother, as you instructed, Iâve detained her. Sheâs associated with the Chen family and related to Ye Chen by blood.â You Mengâs frosty demeanor melted away to a more humble stance as she approached Lu Li.
The drastic change in attitude left Chen Ya somewhat baffled. Whether it was You Mengâs cold-blooded killer persona or her recent interrogation demeanor, she had always been icily resolute. Yet here she was displaying a different side.
Moreover, she referred to Lu Li asâŠ
Chen Ya was taken aback.
âYour outfit?â Lu Li glanced at You Mengâs attire, not immediately addressing Chen Yaâs situation but instead focusing on something seemingly trivial.
Chen Ya, whom he recognized from numerous encounters in his previous life, had always been on Ye Chenâs side, opposing him.
âYour outfit?â You Meng paused, confusedly glancing down at her clothes, then flushed with panic: âIâm sorry, master brother, I changed into this outfit when I went out. I forgot to change back due to the rush of questioning her.â
âYou should change back,â Lu Li stated flatly.
âYes, right away!â You Meng hurried upstairs to change, having broken a rule set by Lu Li. She was still in the phase of proving her loyalty, and after finally getting closer to Lu Li, she couldnât afford another mistake.
Cao Yingying pushed Lu Li playfully, accusing him of picking on the maid, suspecting he had a particular fondness for the maid outfit. She believed it was the latter.