Chapter 428: Jealousy is the Most Terrifying
Chapter 428 of "My Billionaire Husband Claimed Me His Precious" starts unfolding: "No, no, no, I want to play this move instead."She hurriedly placed the white piece... Discover more!
"No, no, no, I want to play this move instead."She hurriedly placed the white piece in another spot, and Ninth Uncle chuckled again:
"Youâll still lose."
"Wait, let me think again."
She bit her lower lip, frowned, and hesitated several times before finally throwing the white piece down in frustration, muttering:
"This isnât fun anymore. Iâm not playing! Ninth Uncle, Iâve played so many games with you, and I havenât won a single one! You donât even bother to let me win."
Mr. Jiu took a sip of tea and said lightly, "Youâre too foolish. Iâve gone easy on you so much, and you still lose. What do you want me to do?"
Qin Miaomiao: .....
"Ninth Uncle, you canât just insult people like this. Chess and all that is too complicated; I canât figure it out, so Iâm not playing anymore."
Mr. Jiu raised an eyebrow: "That wonât do. Itâs very amusing to watch you lose. Keep playing with me."
Mo Wenwan noticed that Mr. Jiuâs time was often scarce, and even when she did see him, she could barely get a few words in. She respected him, but more than anything, she feared him!
He was always so reserved and seldom spoke, often wearing an expressionless face. Just standing before him could make her feel intimidatedâshe had never seen him act like this before!
As it turned out, he *could* laugh, though heâd never smiled at her before.
Why was it that Qin Miaomiao not only married Lu Qing but could also be so close to Mr. Jiu? It felt like all the benefits of life had somehow been handed exclusively to her!
What was she even worth?
She couldnât even play chess properly. How could such a foolish woman make so many people adore her?
Resentment swirled inside her! She carefully masked her contorted rage, replacing it with a sweet and gracious face. Walking forward, she gave a polite bow to Mr. Jiu, smiling as she said:
"Mr. Jiu, today is your birthday. I asked a friend to find a piece of fine blue jade as a gift for you. I hope you wonât mind accepting it. Wishing you blessings as boundless as the sea and longevity as steadfast as the southern mountains."
Mr. Jiu responded with an indifferent "Hm," and said flatly:
"Youâve been thoughtful."
The butler received the gift, but Mr. Jiu didnât even glance at it. His attention remained fixed on the chessboard, not sparing her a look.
Mo Wenwan stifled her dissatisfaction and spoke softly:
"Mr. Jiu, Iâve dabbled in chess before. Shall I play a few rounds with you?"
Mr. Jiu tossed the chess piece aside, suddenly losing all interest: "No need."
A moment ago, he seemed quite invested, even pulling that shameless woman to play alongside him. She didnât appreciate the opportunity, yet he indulged her!
But now that Mo Wenwan leaned closer, Mr. Jiu didnât give her so much as a passing glance!
The sting of humiliation sent tremors through Mo Wenwanâs entire body, though she forced herself to suppress the seething rage. She couldnât afford to let a single flaw show in front of Mr. Jiu.
Mr. Jiu lifted his gaze slightly, casting her a cold glance, and said:
"Little Jinâer, Iâm thirsty. Brew me some more tea."
"Ninth Uncle, I just made Da Hong Pao. I felt the flavor was a bit strongâI was thinking of switching to Puâer. Or perhaps, trying some floral tea? Let me tell you, floral tea is great for beauty and skincare. Although youâre naturally radiant, as handsome as Pan An, you still need to take proper care of yourself."
Mr. Jiu chuckled at her teasing: "You just want to drink it yourself, donât you? Fine, brew floral tea."
Qin Miaomiao grinned from ear to ear and immediately agreed: "Alright, Iâll go grab the floral tea!"
As soon as she left, the smile on Mr. Jiuâs face faded, and his gaze toward Mo Wenwan grew colder:
"You should leave."
Mo Wenwanâs head shot up in shock, tears instantly streaming down her face:
"Mr. Jiu, about what happened last timeâit was my fault. I shouldnât have brought my brother here. After returning home, I scolded him properly. To me, youâre like a father figure whom I deeply respect. If youâre angry, you can yell at me or hit me, but please donât drive me away. Canât I stay?"