Chapter 220: Chapter 220 Hitting a Sore Spot Chapter 220: Chapter 220 Hitting a Sore Spot “My relationship with him is pretty much like the one you have with your Second Sister, Chu Yixue,” Zhong Niangyao raised her eyebrows, “Both are calamitous ties!”

Old Sir Chu had only two sons and one daughter. His eldest son had three children, the eldest lady of the Chu Family, the Second Lady, and the fourth young master were all his children. The second son, Chu Ciyan, had only one child, Chu Xu. Chu Xu ranked third in the Chu Family, and Chu Yixue was his second cousin.

Chu Xu blinked, completely baffled.

“By the way, how did you find that Second Sister of yours?” Zhong Niangyao felt somewhat curious, “It seemed like there was no sign of it before!”

The sudden transformation of Shen Yixue into Chu Yixue seemed strange in any case. However, a prominent family like the Chu Family wouldn’t randomly acknowledge someone as their child. They must be certain that Shen Yixue was indeed Chu Yixue.

“This matter is also a coincidence.”

Though unsure why Zhong Niangyao was interested in this matter, Chu Xu eagerly shared the story with Zhong Niangyao. “My uncle and aunt lost their second daughter when she was very young, and they never stopped looking for her over the years. A short while ago, my aunt and my mother were shopping and visited a clothing store.”

“At that time, Shen Yixue was working there and served my aunt and mother. Later, by chance, my aunt noticed a butterfly-shaped birthmark behind Shen Yixue’s ear. My second cousin had exactly the same birthmark behind her ear when she was little.”

“However, my aunt didn’t alert anyone but had someone investigate Shen Yixue, only to find out that she had been adopted by her current parents. Later, she even managed to obtain Shen Yixue’s DNA and tested it. After confirming that she was indeed my lost second cousin, she told the family.”

After listening, Zhong Niangyao nodded, a thoughtful glint flashing across her eyes. “So that’s how it was!”

Meanwhile, as Chu Xu was enlightening Zhong Niangyao about those trivial matters, Li Jingming also caught a glimpse of the Second Lady of the Chu Family mentioned by Zhong Niangyao.

When he saw the Second Lady of the Chu Family, Li Jingming could hardly believe his eyes for she was none other than his ex-girlfriend, Shen Yixue.

The moment he saw Shen Yixue, he almost thought he was hallucinating. It wasn’t until he confirmed that the person accompanying Mr. Chu and his wife was indeed Shen Yixue that his heart swelled with joy.

However, he didn’t act rashly but waited until Shen Yixue was alone before slowly approaching her.

“Xiao Xue!” Li Jingming’s tone was filled with deep affection.

His gaze towards Shen Yixue was full of tenderness and love, as if they had always been a devoted couple who had never been apart.

When Chu Yixue heard Li Jingming’s voice, a trace of disgust flashed in her eyes. However, since the hall was crowded, she didn’t want to create a scene with Li Jingming there.

Thus, she quickly took Li Jingming out to the corridor.

As soon as they reached the corridor, Li Jingming stepped forward, aiming to embrace Chu Yixue.

Yet, Chu Yixue frowned and dodged his advance, her tone even carrying a hint of displeasure, “Li Jingming, what are you doing?”

At this moment, Li Jingming, completely oblivious to Chu Yixue’s displeasure, wore a smile and spoke excitedly, “Xiao Xue, I really didn’t expect that you would turn out to be the lost daughter of the Chu Family. If I had known–”
“If you had known, you wouldn’t have broken up with me, right?” Chu Yixue’s face wore a mocking smile. “What, now that you see I’ve become the Second Lady of the Chu Family, you regret breaking up with me?”

Back then, Li Jingming was her best option. But now that she had become the Second Lady of the Chu Family, Li Jingming, a mere illegitimate son, was definitely not a match for her. Her future partner would surely be a scion of a wealthy family, not someone like Li Jingming.

Noticing Chu Yixue’s displeasure, Li Jingming looked puzzled. “Xiao Xue, what’s wrong? Now that you are the Second Lady of the Chu Family, my mother will definitely not oppose us being together. Aren’t you happy?”

“Happy?” Chu Yixue’s mocking smile grew wider. “Li Jingming, do I look happy to you? Yes, your mother will definitely not oppose us being together now. Too bad I no longer see you suitable.”

Watching Chu Yixue, who seemed like a completely different person, Li Jingming felt a deep blow, but remembering the beautiful times they had shared together, he extended his hand trying to hold Chu Yixue’s hand, “Xiao Xue, I know you’re angry about my breaking up with you. But that wasn’t really my intention.”

“I chose to break up with you because I was afraid my father might hurt you. I did it for your own good! I truly love you, and surely, you haven’t forgotten me, right?”

“Li Jingming, you really have your nerve!”

Chu Yixue, no longer showing her once tender and gentle side, mercilessly retorted, “You mustn’t really think you’re irresistible to every woman, right! I’ll tell you, back then you looked down on me, now you simply don’t match up to me.”

She pointed towards the direction of the banquet hall, “Just look, any of the gentlemen in there surpass you. You better recognize your real status! You’re just an illegitimate son of the Lai family, surely you don’t really think that by entering the Lai family, you’ve become some noble gentleman!”

These words hit Li Jingming’s most vulnerable spot, his expression turning exceedingly awkward.

It was well known, being an illegitimate child was always the greatest sore spot for him. He was fully aware that those in high society scorned someone like him.

He had never imagined that Chu Yixue, who once loved him so dearly, would strike at him using this very point.

“Xiao Xue, you–”
“What, can’t believe I could say such things?” Chu Yixue scoffed, “Li Jingming, back then you and your mother disdained me, now it’s my turn to look down on you. Let me tell you, we have already broken up, and we have nothing to do with each other from now on. Don’t come bothering me anymore, or don’t blame me for being rude.”