The Devil who devoured Snow White

Chapter 21 - Lu Mengjie

Mengmeng still couldn't believe what Bai Jingye told her. It was hard. Even if he didn't have feelings for Tian Ruyi, she couldn't say the same for the other woman. What if she has hidden feelings for him?

She stared blankly at the glass of water he was offering her. This man… Why was he suddenly telling her about his real relationship with Tian Ruyi? What was he planning? He has already been doing so well in pushing her away so why now when she has decided not to pursue him?

She lowered the thermos container then asked, "what is it that you really want, Bai Jingye? Why are you telling me all of these?"

She was obviously curious. She has already seen his ability, together with Tian Ruyi, on developing schemes so well. Planning a fake miscarriage was all part of their strategy. If they didn't do anything, Bai Keran would have been the one to cause her miscarriage by using his spies. He would have known if Bai Jingye was not poisoning her food and drinks with rosemary powder. The contents of the bottle were changed into powdered vitamin C capsules so it was safe for her to eat and drink. Everything they did was all to deceive the old man's eyes. Before he could make a move that can endanger her baby, they outpaced him.

"You already know what I want. Xiao Ruyi has already told you about it," replied Bai Jingye, snapping her out from her deep thoughts.

"You mean…" She paused, trying to recall what it was. "You want to get out of the family?"

"Rather than getting out, I want Bai Keran out," he said grimly.

It was understandable why he wanted the old man out. He was the one ruining the family by treating the members as puppets.

"And why are you telling me all of these?" She raised a brow. "It's not like I can help you."

"You are his target right now," he replied, placing the glass on the bedside table.

"I may be his target but I don't have anything valuable with me. I am just a woman who lost her memories. Unless…" she paused, she was hesitant to continue. 

"I know who you are," he finished.

Mengmeng's eyes slowly widened in surprise.

"Bai Keran hated your family that's why right now, he's planning to use you against them," he explained. "Don't get me wrong. I'm still not a hundred percent sure about you being a part of that family."

The hope that grew inside her wavered upon hearing that he wasn't confident about it. 

"I'm still validating it. Getting information about the Lu family is hard after all."

"Lu… family?" She furrowed her brows.

He crossed his legs and leaned forward as he folded his hands together. "Yes. They are a big family and one that shouldn't be offended." Even he didn't want to oppose such a family, especially the other Lu twin, Lu Xian Yu.

Mengmeng's fingers twitched. She belonged to such a family? No way… "Why would Bai Keran dare to go against them?"

"Because of his daughter, Bai Xiuying. Since she resembled his wife, Bai Keran spoiled his daughter. She was his favorite. He loved her more than anyone," he replied. "More than his son, my father."

"Eh? Did the Lu family do something to her?"

"They wouldn't have if she hadn't kidnapped the woman who replaced her. She was once engaged to one of the Lu twins. To cut the story short, the engagement was broken and due to her obsession for Lu Yifeng, she did things that angered the Lu family causing her to be in a coma up to this day," he revealed.

To think that the Lu family was this terrible. She shivered at the thought of being a member of the family. How could they be so cruel to a woman to the point where she was put in a coma? 

Ah… she shouldn't judge them just because she heard one side of the story. What if the truth was more horrifying? Bai Xiuying did kidnap someone…

"You're not sure about it, right?" She clarified.

"But the probability of you being a part of the Lu family is high."

"If that's the case… then who do you think I am?"

Bai Jingye became quiet for a while, looking straight into her eyes. He may not be a hundred percent sure about it but something inside him told him that he was right.

With each second that ticked by, Mengmeng couldn't help but be anxious. The way he looked at her made her heart pound in nervousness. Why was she feeling this way? She was so tense because of the anticipation. She wanted to hear the name of the person who he thought was her identity.

"Lu Mengjie."

The moment he said the name, a scene flashed before Mengmeng's eyes. A girl was standing in front of an angelic-looking boy. Despite looking so kind, his brown eyes were filled with pure mischief although for some reason, the gentle smile was somehow giving her a sense of familiarity.

The little girl reached out her hand to him and with a wide grin, she introduced herself, "my name is Lu Mengjie! You can call me Mengmeng!"