Even when Nie Zhao was unable to stand, despite his vicious demeanor and ruthless methods—a man truly like a wolf—in Chen Rou’s eyes, he remained the frail, white-haired old man from her past life, the one who had sat forever in a wheelchair.
She ignored his gender and felt no worldly curiosity about him, nor did she harbor any sense of caution.
That remained true now; he was so weak that he seemed to possess no offensive power. Though she couldn't outsmart him, she knew without needing to look that she was physically far superior to him. Furthermore, she had explicitly spoken with him a few days ago, clarifying that she was no longer his original wife and hinting that they should keep their distance. Given all this, the fact that he was still trying to manipulate her behind her back made Chen Rou feel like giving him a stern lesson.
Chapter 73