Chapter 144: Chapter 144: The Secret Behind

She certainly hadn’t forgotten the words He Qing uttered before her death in her past life.

He Qing had said it was Xia Lan who asked him to cause her trouble.

Under the circumstances at the time, she was already close to death; there was no reason for He Qing to lie to someone who was dying.

So the question arose, why would Xia Lan, whom she had not had any contact with, not even seen, for decades, seek out He Qing to deal with her?

She pondered over it, but couldn’t come to any conclusion.

Could there possibly be something she didn’t know about?

What exactly was hiding behind all this?

If she didn’t figure this out, she wouldn’t know whether the accidental death from her past life would happen again!

After all, if there truly was such a secret behind the scenes, as long as it existed, it would inevitably threaten her life.

Since her reincarnation, she had observed Xia Lan in secret, but nothing unexpected had turned up.

The resentment and fury Xia Lan bore seemed to stem more from her own selfishness and jealousy than any secret she might be hiding.

Therefore, this secret must relate to something that happened to Xia Lan after she left Heshan Village in her previous life.

Since the “event” had not yet happened, Xia Chuyi would wait for the day when the “event” arrived and the truth revealed itself.

But before that, she had no interest in playing the part of sisterly affection with Xia Lan.

“Xia Lan, today is your wedding day with He Qing… my former fiance?” Xia Chuyi asked languidly.

A reminder to Xia Lan.

Even without bringing up those covert matters, how could the woman who stole her fiance have the audacity to speak of reconciliation, to invite her to the wedding of a mistress and a scoundrel?

Xia Lan’s expression turned awkward, then she immediately said, “Chuyi, you still remember that incident… After all, Brother Qing doesn’t like you; even if you two were together, happiness wouldn’t follow.”

“I and Brother Qing have also worked hard to get to where we are today.”

“Chuyi, you’ve never experienced true love; you don’t understand.”

“Those in love have no control over their feelings; we’re simply helpless to them…”

Tears brimmed in Xia Lan’s eyes, but fearing they would ruin her makeup, she skillfully let them hang on her lashes, refusing to fall, making her look exceptionally pitiable.

Huh, Xia Lan’s acting skills have improved after not seeing her for some time.

Unfortunately, Xia Chuyi was not one to pity or indulge a woman.

Helpless to feelings? Does being helpless to feelings justify becoming the other woman, stealing someone’s fiance?

What an absurd robber’s logic!

“Chuyi!” Xia Lan cried out pitifully.

Xia Chuyi did not respond, merely observing Xia Lan’s performance with a cold eye.

After Xia Lan called out “Chuyi” a couple more times, she suddenly stepped past her, looked over Xia Chuyi’s shoulder, and pathetically called out, “Uncle Xia, Aunt Xia…”

Xia Chuyi turned her head and saw that Uncle, supported by a cane, was coming out.

Uncle’s leg injury had healed quite well, and he had begun to gradually walk on a cane and exercise.

At the sound of Xia Lan calling for Uncle Xia, Uncle Xia’s brows immediately furrowed.

Uncle Xia didn’t speak, but Aunt Xia snorted coldly first, saying, “Don’t call out randomly; your mother’s surname is Liu, not Zhao; don’t address people carelessly.”

Xia Lan’s face stiffened, but she still said, brazenly, “I and Chuyi are blood relatives, so her uncle can certainly be considered mine.”

“Besides, I have a good relationship with Second Aunt; Second Aunt told me to address Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia this way to seem more affectionate.”

As soon as she heard it was Mother Xia’s suggestion, Aunt Xia’s face immediately turned colder.