The Chief Minister's Ferocious Wife

Chapter 332: Definitely Kill

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

For Kang Xiuwan’s sake, Zhao Chuchu instructed Xia Chengxuan to do many things. Many of her instructions intended to provoke Xia Chengxuan against the Xia clan.

Although it was somewhat despicable, Xia Chengxuan was just a pawn that had been played by the Xia clan.

It was normal for pawns to occasionally be disobedient.

The more insignificant the pawn appeared to be, the more likely its existence would turn the tables in the endgame.

Xia Chengxuan remembered everything that she said, not daring to omit a single word.

As a mother, she was forever forced to become the most resilient existence. It was because she had overbearing compassion for any suffering her child endured.

Zhao Chuchu quietly left Xia Chengxuan’s courtyard.

Kang Xiuwan had not slept yet, pacing back and forth while waiting for Zhao Chuchu to return.

Once she heard the six knocks on the window, three light and three heavy, Kang Xiuwan hastily opened the window.

Zhao Chuchu leaped into the room.

“How is my mother?” asked Kang Xiuwan anxiously as she grabbed Zhao Chuchu’s hand. “Is she alright?”

“She wasn’t fine when I first went there. However, after I treated her, she got better. Don’t worry. Your mother’s life is not in danger,” Zhao Chuchu comforted her. “From tomorrow onwards, you also need to learn to be a quail. The only people in the Kang clan who can save you and your mother are yourselves.”

“I understand. Can you please tell me about my mother’s condition?”

Seeing her anxious look, Zhao Chuchu concisely explained Xia Chengxuan’s condition.

The heavy burden that weighed on Kang Xiuwan’s heart was finally lifted. She said, “That means that my mother’s life is no longer in danger, right?”

“Yes. Take it easy. Don’t let the others see through you,” said Zhao Chuchu as she patted her hand. “Also, your father already considers you an eyesore. If you can stay away from him, do so to avoid trouble.”

“Alright.”

“When you really need to, you can actually seek help from the Xia clan.”

Zhao Chuchu offered Kang Xiuwan another possibility after pondering for a while.

“You can especially ask your second uncle.”

“Him?”

Kang Xiuwan frowned.

She knew Xia Chengzhu’s personality better than anyone else.

What could a playboy who only knew how to eat, drink, and party, achieve? He might even cause trouble for them.

Zhao Chuchu saw through Kang Xiuwan’s suspicion. She added, “He might have been like that before. However, after he found his ambition, his mindset changed. Asking the Xia clan for help is not the same as asking them to stand up for you. You only need to show the Kang clan that the Xia clan will not abandon you and your mother. That will suffice.”

She continued, “That way, the Kang clan will have reservations. Although the Xia clan and the Kang clan are not too different in size, the Xia clan has deeper pockets. It is not something the Kang clan can compare with. When you go seek Xia Chengzhu, don’t go accusing the Kang clan. Just let Xia Chengzhu know that you and your mother have been terribly bullied by them.”

For a while, Kang Xiuwan could not understand the logic behind this.

Zhao Chuchu could only explain, saying, “You must appear pathetic in front of him. With Xia Chengzhu’s personality, he will definitely feel ashamed. When that happens, mislead him. The further you can mislead him, the better. It would be best if you can make him believe that the Kang clan is preparing to take action against the Xia clan.”

“Will this work?”

“Unless you try, how would you know?”

Due to Xia Songquan being guarded against him, Xia Chengzhu was eyeing the Xia clan like a tiger. He would not let anyone snatch it from him.

If such a person was suppressed for too long, once they rebelled, they would act without considering the consequences at all.

Xia Songquan most likely could never guess what Xia Chengzhu was planning behind the scenes!

Xia Chengzhu was actually forming alliances with everyone he could to take down Xia Songquan.

Only by claiming authority over the Xia clan could he become the person who called the shots. This was Xia Chengzhu’s current greatest goal.

Imagine if he found out that his niece was being bullied and the other party wanted to seize the Xia clan.

What would he do?

He would definitely kill them!

If the Xia clan and the Kang clan shed all pretenses of cordiality, the number of people who would cause trouble for the Xia clan would increase.

Zhao Chuchu didn’t need to do anything. She could just sit back and watch as the Xia clan gradually collapsed.

This was the debt the Xia clan owed to Xia Xiaoxiao!

Would Zhao Chuchu feel guilty towards Kang Xiuwan?

She would not.

She was also helping her.

Be it in the Xia clan or the Kang clan, Xia Chengxuan and Kang Xiuwan were not respected by anyone. They were treated as bargaining chips that could be exchanged for benefits. Wouldn’t this be saving them too?

“Alright. I will try,” answered Kang Xiuwan. She also understood that if she did not save herself, incidents like her being beaten up would recur.

She wanted to live a good life with dignity and not live like a dog that came and went at another’s beckoning!

“If you really run out of options, you can seek help from the Yuan clan. I have a good relationship with Huihui. She will help you.”

“Chuchu, thank you. We have done nothing, and yet, you have done so much for us. You even dared to offend the Kang clan for our sake.”

“Whoever has done good to me, I will repay the favor several times over. It is nothing but a trifling matter. Don’t take it to heart. If you truly wish to thank me, live on properly. Who knows? I might end up needing your help one day!”

“If such a day truly comes, I will offer up even my life to help you. You have technically saved us twice.”

“For the Kang clan to be able to nurture such a kindhearted person like you in their state, it is truly a miracle!”

Zhao Chuchu smiled as she patted Kang Xiuwan’s head.

She liked this young maiden. It was not a problem for her to help the latter within her means of doing so.

If she were an ungrateful person, it would not matter how beautiful she looked. Zhao Chuchu would never have aided her!

“I merely don’t wish to betray my good conscience and live an uneasy life of regret,” said Kang Xiuwan in a low voice. “I don’t ask to stand out in the world. I just wish to live unashamed as a human.”

“That is good. However, you must be careful to whom you direct your kindness. Remember, don’t show mercy towards your enemy. That is cruelty towards yourself!” said Zhao Chuchu in a serious tone. “If a person wishes to live, they have to be tough on themselves and others!”

This was Kang Xiuwan’s first time being exposed to such an ideology. With a look of astonishment, she raised her head to look at Zhao Chuchu.

Zhao Chuchu concluded, “This is my way of survival. I hope you will remember it too. Alright. It’s getting late. I should head back. As long as the two of you protect yourselves, you will not face any life-threatening danger. Remember, survival should be your top priority. Everything else is secondary.”

Kang Xiuwan nodded her head in all seriousness.

Zhao Chuchu then left the Kang clan residence.

Kang Xiuwan stared at Zhao Chuchu as the latter swiftly disappeared from her sight. She was left in a daze as she stood at the entrance.

Everything Zhao Chuchu told her that night was shocking.

Nobody had ever taught her this before!

Prior to this, the harshest advice she had heard was that it’s every man for himself.

Now, Zhao Chuchu taught her that in order to survive, they had to be ruthless towards both their enemies and themselves.

Could she do that?

Kang Xiuwan questioned herself sincerely.

In reality, she had no idea whether or not she could be ruthless. However, she would work hard so that she would no longer be a lamb waiting to be slaughtered!

Zhao Chuchu didn’t return to the Yuan clan residence after she left the Kang clan residence. Instead, she went to Xie Heng’s place.

She also wanted to get a taste of sneaking into Xie Heng’s bed.

Zhao Chuchu missed the time the two of them shared a blanket in bed. Those were good times.

Xie Heng had fallen asleep, so he was surprised by Zhao Chuchu’s sudden visit. However, he mostly rejoiced.

“Are you just allowing any random person to come into your bedroom? What if a female rapist comes in?” Zhao Chuchu was secretly happy with his response, but she pretended to be upset about him allowing her in.

Xie Heng laughed softly and said, “I know it’s you.”

“How did you know? I didn’t make a sound just now. You’re lying!” Zhao Chuchu said as she gave him a side glance..