Qi Hui's veins pulsed with fury, unable to comprehend why Qi Yue couldn't be more astute.
"Are you suffering from pregnancy-induced foolishness? Have you lost your mind? I've told you, Ning Jin is the rightful lady of the house now. The Chi family will belong to her in the future. What good comes from offending her?"
Qi Yue looked at him in disbelief. "Are you truly my brother?"
When had Qi Hui become so mercenary?
"The lady has always treated you well, hasn't she? But just because Ning Jin's status has changed, look at you—pathetic, like a dog wagging its tail for favor!"
Qi Hui hated being compared to a dog more than anything. In a fit of uncontrolled anger, without thinking, he slapped Qi Yue hard across the face.
"Shut up!"
Qi Yue, covering her cheek, gave him a mocking glance before turning away in fury.
Qi Hui realized what he had done and immediately regretted it.
