Chapter 113: Push Me Too Far and I'll Become Your Sister-in-Law

"Are you out of your mind?" Zhang Xiluo rolled down the window and scolded Li Mingye, "Do you have any idea that this could kill someone?"

Her reaction was intense, leaving both Xu Xinyi and Li Mingye stunned. They did not know that she had died in a car accident in her previous life, and they could never grasp the depth of the terror she felt.

"Get out of the car." Li Mingye's tone softened, yet it remained an order.

"Luoluo, don't pay him any mind. I'll drive around," Xu Xinyi said, starting the car. Li Mingye stood motionless by the vehicle. His car was blocking the way at an angle, making it difficult to reverse without extreme caution.

As Xu Xinyi carefully attempted to maneuver, her phone rang again. She answered it to hear Li Linhao’s anxious voice. She kept reassuring him, "Wait for me, I’ll be there soon. Everything will be fine."

"If you have urgent business, go ahead," Zhang Xiluo said, glancing at the rearview mirror. She shook her head. "I’ll get out. Once I do, he’ll move and you can leave."

"No, Luoluo."

"Don't worry, he and I are over."

Xu Xinyi was still uneasy, but with Li Linhao’s calls coming in incessantly, she looked at Zhang Xiluo helplessly. "I'm sorry, Luoluo. I have to go first; his mother is ill and has fallen into a coma."

"Human life comes first. Don't worry about me."

Zhang Xiluo opened the door, looked at Li Mingye coldly, and said with great annoyance, "Move your car. Xinyi has to get back to the hospital."

Li Mingye pulled Zhang Xiluo into his car and moved his vehicle out of the way. Before leaving, Xu Xinyi looked at Zhang Xiluo with worry, but Zhang Xiluo offered a reassuring smile.

"Li Mingye, shouldn't you be out on a date with your girlfriend? Why are you here causing me trouble?" Zhang Xiluo sat in the passenger seat, her face etched with displeasure.

Li Mingye’s expression darkened, clearly agitated. "Are you planning on making me your brother-in-law? Zhang Xiluo, what is going through your head? You went to a blind date with Mu Changjia—do you even know that their return to Long City has an ulterior motive?"

The jerk misunderstood her blind date with Mu Changjia and had chased her down to stop her, fearing she would become his sister-in-law. If it were necessary, she wouldn't mind seeing that happen just to spite him. But she had no such intention; she only wished for him to marry quickly so he would stop harassing her.

"What I do is none of your business. You don't live by the seaside, so why are you so nosy?" Zhang Xiluo felt irritable. She felt like Li Mingye had been seeking her out to cause trouble ever since she returned.

"If you like the seaside, I can move there," Li Mingye teased.

Zhang Xiluo frowned at him. Had he actually lost his mind?

"Li Mingye, it has been over three years since our time together; that chapter is long closed. I took my piano and my trash with me. I truly don't know what there is left for us to tangle over. Who I go on dates with or who I am with is none of your concern. Likewise, I won't interfere in your private affairs." Zhang Xiluo said everything in one breath, her smile becoming distant and polite.

Surely he understood now. Before the divorce, he could have accused her of playing hard to get. But after so much time, he should realize she truly did not love him and wanted to be left alone.

Li Mingye’s brow furrowed, his gaze gradually turning icy. He stared at her, silent for a long time.

The next second, he pulled her into his arms. A familiar scent flooded her senses, and her heart skipped a beat. She could clearly feel his body heat and hear the strong, steady rhythm of his heart. She was instantly drawn into his world, ripples stirring deep within her. Her remaining reason brought her back to reality, and she pushed hard against his chest, trying to shove him away.

"Sss." Li Mingye gasped; she had pressed hard against his wound.

"There are reporters nearby. If you don't want your parents to see us meeting in the car, stop moving," Li Mingye said. He used one hand to hold her head steady and the other to steer the car, speeding away.

Only after passing two traffic lights did he let go. Zhang Xiluo rubbed her neck, which felt like it might snap, and deeply suspected that Li Mingye had done it on purpose to break it.

"Which celebrity are you tangled up with now that reporters are stalking you?" In the past, Li Mingye loved creating scandals, acting like a celebrity and constantly having paparazzi tailing him. She hadn't expected that after all these years, he was still the same.

"You just said you wouldn't interfere in my private affairs," Li Mingye retorted, using her own words to silence her.

She was just complaining, not actually asking... Forget it, explaining anything to him was impossible.

"Let me out. I'll take a taxi home." Zhang Xiluo couldn't be bothered with him. Seeing he didn't move, she threatened, "Don't force me to become your sister-in-law and make your life miserable every day."

Li Mingye slammed on the brakes, stopping the car, and looked at her with fury. "Get out."

Zhang Xiluo nodded, gave a polite smile, and quickly exited the vehicle. Li Mingye didn't linger and drove off immediately.

Watching the car speed away, Zhang Xiluo let out a sigh of relief. Every time she spent time with Li Mingye now, she had to be on high alert. She never knew what kind of chaos the jerk would stir up next.

Zhang Xiluo took a taxi home, where her parents were eating lunch.

"You were gone since the morning. Have you eaten?"

Zhang Xiluo shook her head. Her mother served her rice, frowning, "Where did you run off to that you didn't even eat?"

"I accompanied Xinyi on a blind date. Her family arranged for her to meet Mu Changjia." Thinking of this, Zhang Xiluo felt worried. "Mom, you know her parents well. Can you persuade them not to ruin Xinyi's happiness?"

"How can I intervene in such matters? No wonder they’ve been pushing reforms lately; they intend to get a slice of the Li family’s pie. I fear this is a bite that will be hard to swallow," her mother said, shaking her head with equal concern.

The Mu family had brought billions back to seek partnerships. Many were watching, but once they heard the Mu family was interested in the Li family, they all backed off. No one wanted to get caught between those two families. She didn't know what Xu Xinyi’s parents were thinking.

Zhang Xiluo said nothing more, focusing on her meal, only hoping that Mu Changjia would at least act like a decent human being.

In the afternoon, Xu Xinyi found time to call her to ask if anything had happened. Hearing that she was safe, Xu Xinyi felt relieved. Li Linhao’s mother had severe uremia and was fading fast; she was waiting for Xu Xinyi to pay for the medical expenses to save her. She also hoped to arrange for surgery as soon as possible, and Xu Xinyi had been busy with that.

"Luoluo, I’ll treat you to a meal once I’m done with this."

"Alright. Don't work yourself too hard, and call me if you need anything."

After hanging up, Zhang Xiluo felt a bit uneasy. Li Linhao earned a decent salary; why couldn't he afford the medical bills? Xu Xinyi was different from her—she wasn't blinded by love and should have good judgment.

Zhang Xiluo received a call from the agent saying the shop was ready for renovations. In the evening, Ouyang Chen reached out to invite her to an art exhibition. She didn't answer immediately, feeling conflicted; she really did want to see that exhibition.