The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 54: Encountering obstacles everywhere

Qin Xue's words were still ringing in my ears, like a beam of light illuminating my confused heart. Yes, I can't live in this muddle-headed way anymore, I have to live out my own value! I began to take the initiative to contact some social occasions, wanting to improve my image and popularity, and prove that I am not a dodder that can only rely on Zhong Yuxuan.

I signed up for a high-level business forum that brought together elites from various industries, and I fantasized that I could learn valuable experience and meet like-minded friends here. However, reality gave me a heavy blow.

On the first day of the forum, I dressed up carefully and walked into the venue with a confident smile. However, when I tried to join the lively and cheerful circle, I found myself like an outsider. They were talking about business models and investment strategies that I had never been exposed to. I couldn't get a word in and could only stand aside awkwardly, like Cinderella who accidentally entered the banquet hall.

"Who is this?" Someone noticed me and asked the person next to him politely.

"Oh, she is..." The person who introduced me said with a hint of hesitation in his tone, as if he was reluctant to mention my name.

"Li Luoxue." I took the initiative to give my name and tried to force a natural smile.

"What industry do you work in, Miss Li?" The man opposite me looked me up and down with a scrutinizing look in his eyes.

"I..." I was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer. Saying that I am Zhong Yuxuan's wife? I don't want to be labeled as a "rich wife". Saying that I am an entrepreneur? My insignificant online store is simply not worth mentioning in front of these business giants.

"I'm currently learning something new and hope to make some contribution to society." I answered vaguely.

My answer obviously did not satisfy the other party. A look of understanding appeared on the man's face. He said a few polite words perfunctorily and then turned to join another topic.

I stood alone in the corner like a forgotten chess piece, watching those well-dressed and well-spoken elites chatting and laughing, and a deep sense of powerlessness surged in my heart. I realized that if I wanted to integrate into this circle, determination alone was far from enough, and I still had a lot to learn.

Just when I was feeling frustrated and confused, my phone suddenly vibrated. It was a message from Zhong Yuxuan: "How is the forum? Is it going well?"

My nose felt sore, and I tried hard to hold back the tears in my eyes and replied, "Everything is fine, you don't have to worry about me."

Putting down the phone, I took a deep breath and told myself not to give up. I still have a chance, and I must prove myself!

Zhong Yuxuan soon noticed my abnormality. He keenly caught the loss in my tone and appeared in front of me the next day. He didn't ask anything, but just hugged me quietly and gave me strength.

"Don't worry, take your time, I believe you." His voice was low and gentle, like a warm current that dispelled the haze in my heart.

I know he is always there.

After that, Zhong Yuxuan arranged a series of training courses for me, from social etiquette to business negotiations, from red wine tasting to art appreciation, he hoped that I could improve myself in all aspects. I was like a dry sponge, greedily absorbing the rain of knowledge, and I began to understand that if I wanted to integrate into a circle, I must first understand their language and rules.

I gradually became able to talk to people confidently and attend various occasions gracefully, and my efforts were gradually recognized. However, I knew that this was just the beginning, and the real challenge was still to come.

At a charity auction, I carefully selected a piece of art, hoping to do my part for the children in the mountainous areas. When the auction hammer fell, I was determined to win it, but just when I was about to succeed, a sharp voice suddenly rang out.

"one million!"

I turned around in surprise and saw a woman dressed in a seductive way, looking at me provocatively. Her name was Li Na, the daughter of a good friend of Zhong Yuxuan's father. She had always admired Zhong Yuxuan and was therefore full of hostility towards me.

I took a deep breath and told myself not to be impulsive. I raised my card again, but Li Na kept raising the price like crazy, and the price was far beyond the actual value of the artwork.

People around me started to whisper, and I knew they were all watching me, watching how this "Cinderella" would end up. I felt my cheeks burning, as if I had been slapped hard in the face.

I finally put down the sign in my hand and watched helplessly as Li Na triumphantly took the artwork. I fled the venue in a panic, feeling humiliated and angry.

After returning home, I locked myself in my room and let the tears flow freely. I have worked so hard for so long, but I am still despised and humiliated by others. When can I really integrate into this circle and have a place of my own?

At this time, there was a knock on the door. It was Zhong Yuxuan.

"Xue'er, can I come in?" His voice was full of worry.

I opened the door, he saw my red and swollen eyes, and hugged me in his arms with heartache.

"Don't cry, everything will be fine." He patted my back gently and comforted me softly.

"Can I really do this?" I asked with a sob, my voice full of confusion and helplessness.

He nodded firmly, his eyes full of encouragement and support.

However, none of us noticed that at the other end of the corridor, Zhong Yuxuan's father, Zhong Shuhao, was standing there, looking at us with complicated eyes...

Zhong Yuxuan's words always have a magical power that can soothe all my anxieties. He is like a solid support, giving me endless strength. But I didn't expect that this short-lived tranquility would be broken soon.

“Look at yourself, this is the good daughter you taught!” Zhong Shuhao’s roar echoed in the living room. I was so scared that I trembled all over, and Zhong Yuxuan’s face also changed.

"Dad, what's wrong with you?" He supported me with a hint of displeasure in his tone.

"What's wrong? I haven't asked you what's wrong with you yet! You're ignoring your company's business and playing with her all day long!" Zhong Shuhao pointed at me, his eyes full of disdain, "A woman should act like a woman. Taking care of your husband and children is your real job!"

My heart felt like it was pierced by a needle, and the pain spread. It turned out that in their eyes, all my efforts were just "nonsense".

At this time, Li Manli also came over after hearing the noise. She covered her mouth in surprise, but a hint of pride flashed in her eyes.

"Oh, what's wrong? You're so angry so early in the morning." She walked to Zhong Shuhao, patted his back gently, her tone full of coquettishness.

Zhong Shuhao snorted coldly, pointed at me and said, "Look at your daughter, she only knows how to waste money all day long! What's the point of spending so much money on a crappy piece of art? Isn't she afraid of being laughed at by others?"

Li Manli's eyes rolled and she immediately understood what he meant. She walked up to me with a hypocritical smile on her face.

"Luo Xue, I'm not saying anything bad about you. Look at Luo Yao. She's already a well-known designer at such a young age. Her works have even been shown at international fashion weeks! Look at you. All you do is shop all day. When will you be able to bring glory to the Zhong family like your sister?"

I bit my lip and tried to control the anger in my heart. Li Manli's words were like a sharp knife, digging out the deepest inferiority and anxiety in my heart. Yes, I have always lived in the shadow of Li Luoyao. No matter how hard I try, it seems that I can't surpass her.

"Mom, please stop talking!" Zhong Yuxuan couldn't bear it any longer. He held me behind him and said coldly, "Luo Xue is my wife. I will support her in everything she does."

“You…” Zhong Shuhao was so angry that his face turned blue. He pointed at Zhong Yuxuan and couldn’t speak for a long time.

Seeing this, Li Manli quickly tried to smooth things over, "Okay, okay, just say less. Yuxuan is doing this for Luoxue's own good, right?" As she spoke, she hypocritically took my hand, but her eyes were full of mockery.

I suppressed the disgust in my heart, pulled back my hand, and said lightly: "I'm going to rest." Then, I walked back to the room without looking back.

The moment I closed the door, I couldn't hold back my tears. I slid down to the ground helplessly, the words of Zhong Shuhao and Li Manli echoing in my mind, like countless fine needles, piercing my body.

What should I do to gain their approval? Can I still persevere?

I locked myself in the room and let the tears flow freely. Zhong Shuhao's words were like a sharp blade, ruthlessly tearing apart my disguised strength. It turned out that in their eyes, all my efforts were in vain, and I could never fit into their world.

I felt more exhausted than ever before, like a wounded little animal, wanting to find a corner to lick its wounds alone. At this moment, I felt a warm embrace tightly surrounding me.

"Don't cry, my silly girl." Zhong Yuxuan's voice was low and gentle, like a warm current, slowly flowing into my heart.

I raised my head and looked at him with tears in my eyes. All the grievances and bitterness turned into silent tears and rushed out even more violently.

"Why...why do they do this to me..." I choked and spoke intermittently.

"Don't be sad, you still have me." Zhong Yuxuan gently wiped away my tears, his eyes firm and gentle, "I will always support you, no matter what you do."

His words were like a shot of adrenaline, giving me unlimited strength. Yes, I still have him, I still have love, I shouldn't give up easily.

I took a deep breath and tried to calm my chaotic emotions. Zhong Yuxuan stayed by my side the whole time. He patiently comforted and encouraged me. His embrace was so warm that I felt extremely safe.

I know that I can't hide under his wings forever, I must learn to be strong on my own. I can't let those who look down on me succeed, I want to prove to them that I am not a vase that can only rely on men, I can also live my own wonderful life.

I wiped my tears and looked at myself in the mirror, looking a little haggard but still determined. A blazing fire ignited in my heart. I want to start over, I want to live a wonderful life for myself and for the people who love me!

Just when I made up my mind and was ready to cheer up again, I suddenly received an anonymous letter. There was only a thin piece of paper in the envelope with a line of words written on it:

"Don't try to get into high society again, or you will suffer the consequences."

The anonymous letter was like the tongue of a poisonous snake, licking my skin coldly and causing me to shudder. Who was it? Who was watching me from the dark and threatening me with such vicious words?

I tightly grasped the thin piece of paper, my knuckles turned blue and white, and the anxiety in my heart grew rapidly like a vine. Zhong Yuxuan noticed my abnormality, gently held my hand, and asked with concern: "What's wrong?"

I handed him the letter, and his expression gradually became serious. After a moment of silence, he crumpled up the letter and said firmly, "Don't be afraid, I will find out who is behind this."

I forced myself to calm down and tried to suppress the fear and anxiety in my heart. I couldn't be frightened by an anonymous letter. I had to find out who was behind this and prove that I was not a puppet at the mercy of others.

I began to recall what had happened recently, trying to find some clues. Could it be Zhong Shuhao? No, although he didn't like me, he wouldn't resort to such despicable means. Who could it be? I was puzzled.

Zhong Yuxuan's investigation soon yielded results, but he chose to hide it from me, only telling me not to worry and that he would take care of everything. I understand his good intentions, he wanted to protect me and not let me get involved in this mess.

However, the development of things was far beyond our expectations.

A few days later, I attended a charity dinner. This was my first public appearance as Zhong Yuxuan's fiancée, and I dressed up carefully, hoping to be recognized by everyone.

At the dinner, I tried to keep a proper smile, but I found that the eyes around me were full of scrutiny and inquiry. I felt very uncomfortable, but I had to force myself to do it.

Halfway through the dinner, a noble lady came towards me holding a wine glass. She had a fake smile on her face, but her tone was full of sarcasm: "Miss Li, I heard that you used to be from an orphanage? You really have turned from a sparrow into a phoenix."

I was stunned for a moment, and before I could speak, she continued, "However, some people, even if they fly to the top of the tree, can't change the humbleness in their bones."

There was a low laugh from all around, and my face instantly turned red, filled with shame and anger. I wanted to refute, but I was powerless to defend myself, because every word she said hit me sore.

I fled the party in a panic and hid in the bathroom, letting my tears flow freely. I thought I could face everything with strength, but I was wrong. Those harsh words were like sharp blades, trampling my self-esteem to the ground.

What made me even more desperate was that this incident was quickly reported by some bad media, and a large number of negative comments and rumors about me appeared on the Internet. My life fell into chaos again...