Chapter 28 Chapter 28 It's all a scam

The plane left a white trail in the blue sky. Grandma, who was sitting by the window, had fallen asleep. Xitong held her hand tightly.

My grandmother has never left W City in her life. The only place she wants to visit is Beijing City.

When she was in college, Xi Tong, who had already started making money, had a silent conviction in her heart: one day she would bring her grandmother to visit Beijing, and at that time she would have to ask Yu Sixie to pick them up. This long-distance boyfriend would finally have a chance to be useful, but she didn't expect that it would be delayed again and again and end up like this.

The flight attendant pushed the food cart to deliver the meals, blocking the passengers on the other side. Xitong looked over there unconsciously.

"Miss, our flight offers curry beef rice and tomato pasta. Which would you like?"

The stewardess smiled gently, but Xitong couldn't smile, so she said something casually.

“Rustle, rustle—”

The dining cart slowly moved forward, and the person sitting on the other side was not Yu Sixie but a strange man.

The man also wore a pair of black-framed glasses.

Xitong smiled self-deprecatingly. Do all the nearsighted men in the world like to wear black-framed glasses?

"Miss, are you going to Beijing City too?"

It was the first time that the man was stared at by such a beautiful woman on the plane, and he enthusiastically chatted with Xitong.

Xitong couldn't hear what he said at all, and her thoughts were drifting away.

Three days ago, she received a strange message, which was a photo of Xizhi's back.

At first she was dazed, but then she realized that this phone number was not unfamiliar to her, as it ended with four 1s.

Yu Sixie's mother.

She immediately understood what had happened. She was not surprised or angry, but rather terrifyingly calm. Perhaps she had anticipated this situation the moment she decided to go on the show.

How could the Yu family allow their own bloodline to be lost outside? Yu Sixie would not compete with her for the child, but the Yu family could not help but compete with her.

She had always been afraid to let Yu Sixie know about Xizhi's existence, not only because of him, but also because of his family.

As her grandmother was critically ill and she was the only relative, she couldn't leave, so she had to let Yu Sixie go to Jing City first to find the child and Su Luyao.

After her grandmother's condition improved, she would take her to Beijing to reunite with them.

However, Yu Sixie had been gone for three days and there was no news at all.

…

Seven years ago, on a plane from City B to City Beijing, Xitong nervously touched her lower abdomen. Although it was still flat, there was already a little life inside.

Yesterday, she and Yu Sixie had a big fight about the topic of children. She was so angry that she cried silently in her bed in the dormitory. She couldn't stop sobbing, but she didn't dare to cry too hard for fear of hurting the baby in her belly.

He actually said that he must have a child, and if he couldn't have one, he would take medicine to treat the disease. Anyway, he couldn't live without a child.

Xitong doesn't understand that the most important thing in a family shouldn't be the two of them. Children can be had or not. They are the fruit of love, not the bond that binds two people.

But the matter was of great importance, so she decided to talk to him again in person. If he continued like this, she would have no choice but to go and save the son.

On the plane, 22-year-old Xi Tong smiled foolishly at the stewardess who was asking about the meal and said, "Which one is healthier? I'm pregnant."

Jing City is very big, and Xi Tong, who came alone, soon got lost in this maze-like city.

Yu Sixie's home address was very remote, she had gone to the wrong place and couldn't get a taxi.

In the summer, beads of sweat covered her forehead, her stomach growled with hunger, she took unsteady steps, and her ears were ringing. She hated him so much that her teeth were itching. When she found him, she would teach him a lesson!

“Ding-ling-ling——”

The doorbell of the villa rang briskly. Xitong didn't have any extra energy to appreciate the Yu family's house, which was as exquisite as the Suzhou gardens. Her lips were cracked due to lack of water. She felt like a stranded fish, about to die from dehydration in the next second.

"Who is it?"

A gentle female voice came from the surveillance video on the doorbell, and a middle-aged woman who looked 70% similar to Yu Sixie appeared on the screen. It was like a basin of cold water was poured on Xitong's body, and her whole body was cold in an instant.

Sitting on the expensive sofa and drinking the best white tea, Xitong felt even more uncomfortable. Madam Yu's words were harsh and sharp in her ears.

"Xiao Xi, Auntie knows you're a good kid, but you're not suitable for Yu Sixie."

"Marriage should be between equals. Even if Yu Sixie likes you now, he will eventually stay in Jing City to inherit the family business. You... have to go back to W City. Even if you are willing to come, the gap between the two of you will only get bigger in the future. He will be surrounded by excellent women. Do you think he will love you forever?"

"Auntie, let me tell you, the most unreliable people in the world are men. Women should rely on themselves."

"Auntie knows about your family's situation. Take the money in the card, pay off your debts, and then go home after you graduate from college and find an ordinary man to marry. You will be happy."

…

Xitong pursed her lips and didn't say a word the whole time. Madam Yu repeated her long speech over and over again. Seeing that Xitong didn't say anything, she thought she was still unwilling to let go.

Finally, she stopped talking until her mouth was dry and took a sip of tea.

Xitong, who had been silent the whole time, stood up at this moment, straightened her back, tilted her head back, and forced the tears back into her eyes. "No need for money, we will break up."

Xitong fled from this exquisite execution site.

She never felt inferior because her parents were gamblers and her family went bankrupt. She would correct her mistakes and pay back the money she owed. She always worked hard to live her life. How could she not be worthy of Yu Sixie?

He is not worthy of her.

Her children must never be born and raised in such a cold and powerful family.

…

The plane landed in Beijing. Xi Tong did not take her grandmother to the hospital that she had previously agreed with Yu Sixie, but chose another private hospital that also had top experts in cancer.

The dry air in this city made her feel irritated instantly, and the experience of going north seven years ago seemed like it was just yesterday.

She didn't like this city, not at all.

"Hey, which company's CEO is this?"

Wen Yanming held the milk tea in his left hand and walked towards Xitong, who had arranged for her grandmother outside the ward.

Amused by his deliberate nonchalance, Xitong smiled for the first time in a few days, "You're quite well-informed."

"Of course, Jing City is half my hometown, so I can walk sideways." He put the straw into the cup and handed it to Xitong. "It's iced, okay? If not, I have a hot cup here."

Xitong took the iced milk tea and drank a sip of the sweet liquid. Her spirits lifted up a lot. "You are still so considerate. You knew to buy two cups of milk tea, one iced and one hot."

"Well, have you found a place to stay? Live in my house?" Wen Yanming tactfully avoided mentioning his grandmother in the ward and Yu Sixie, who was not present. "Of course not with me. There are several vacant large flats for you to choose from."

Wen Yanming's father was a native of Beijing. Before immigrating to France, he had been doing business in Beijing for half his life.

"Let's talk about it later," Xitong lowered her eyes, "If you are free, please take me to a place."

"Where are you going? You're free."

"Go pick up Xiaozhi and take him home."

…

"To the left."

Xi Tong, who was sitting in the passenger seat, had a blank expression on her face. Seven years later, she came to the road where she had lost herself again. Her memory was not blurred at all. A certain thirst and heat made her unbutton her collar.

Wen Yanming silently took in this scene.

The car stopped steadily in front of the villa.

"Thank you," Xitong opened the car door without hesitation, "You can go back first. You don't have to wait for me."

"It's hard to get a taxi here. I'm fine. Take your time."

The man in the driver's seat wore a gentle smile and didn't ask Xi Tong any questions. He pulled the car over, rolled down all four windows, and pulled a book from the passenger compartment. He leaned against the car door and read it leisurely.

Xi Tong smiled helplessly. Wen Yanming's silent waiting was like a harbor where she could return at any time, which made her feel at ease. No matter what she encountered next, there was someone waiting for her behind her.

"Then I'll be back soon."

She pressed the doorbell and could already hear the chirping of cicadas through the white walls. Summer had finally arrived.

…

Three days ago, Yu Sixie stood in the same spot, waiting for the door to open. To prevent him from taking the child away, his parents had deleted his fingerprints and changed the door lock code.

He sneered and walked straight towards his parents who were already waiting for him in the hall.

There were some children's supplies on the coffee table, cute teacups, and a few math exercise books. Xizhi must have lived here.

But at this time, Tairan's parents, who were sitting on the sofa sipping tea, said Ming Xizhi was no longer there.

He turned and left without any hesitation, but Xitong was still waiting for him.

"Yu Sixie, wait."

Yu Ping stopped him and said, "There is something we must tell you. It won't be too late for you to decide whether to take the child away after you hear it."

His father's tone of voice was not as decisive as usual, but rather hesitant and compassionate. Yu Sixie had never seen his father like this before, so he stopped.

"The death of Xitong's parents is related to our family. It's impossible for you to be with this child."

The sighs of father and mother came from behind at the same time.

Yu Sixi's face was pale and she stood there motionless, like a puppet with its strings cut.

"Ten years ago, we worked with Haicheng Group. A major accident occurred on that project, and the investor ultimately chose to keep our family and put all the blame on Xi Guoming."

"At that time, Xi Guoming had already incurred too much debt and was in dire straits. He knew there was no way out, so he accepted our proposal very calmly. His only request was that we leave his daughter a considerable fortune, and it had to be in cash. We also had to ensure that no one would suspect the source of the money. His daughter was happy to accept it."

"It was four years after Xi Guoming's death that the investors prepared all the money. When we were about to hand the money over to Xi Tong, we found out that she was your girlfriend."

Yu Sixie had indeed never told his parents who his partner was, and his parents had never asked.

But, with their nature of wanting to control everything, it is impossible for them not to know!

Madam Yu's words doused Yu Sixie's unspoken question, "Even if we knew, what would it matter? If I told you about this, would you be able to handle it properly then?"

"Yu Sixie, don't think too highly of yourself."

"Seven years ago, Xitong came to your house to look for you, but you were not at home at that time. I wanted to give her this money as a breakup fee, but she didn't want to take it."

"Now I know that she must have been pregnant when she came to see me. This girl is really strong-willed. She has so much debt on her shoulders, but she still dares to break up with you and leave the father behind."

Yu Ping also sighed. Who would have thought that a poor little girl would not squander the money but end up like this today.

If it weren't for Xi Guoming's incident, they wouldn't be so opposed to Yu Sixie and her relationship. Such a courageous and strong-willed girl is more than enough for his son.

I can only say that fate plays tricks on us.

The doors and windows of the villa were wide open, and the scorching sun did not fall on Yu Sixie.

Her lips were tightly pursed, and her eyes were red as if stained with blood. There was both anger and sorrow between her eyebrows, as if she was unwilling and desperate.

The parents' words continued.

"Yu Sixie, think carefully about whether you should let this already pitiful girl know that the son who killed her parents' enemy is her lover, or never let her know."

"Leave the child in Jing City and cut off all contact with her."

…

The door of the villa slowly opened, and Xitong saw Yu Sixie at a glance. His face was pale and looked a little sick, and his tall figure was outlined in a white silk shirt. The lights around him flickered, and he stood quietly in front of the window.

"Where's the child? Why didn't you reply to my message for three days?"

Xi Tong stared directly into Yu Sixie's eyes, trying to calm herself down.

However, what she got was not his explanation, but cold ridicule.

"Child? Xitong, you really haven't grown up yet."

"Do you really think I'm free enough to play house with you in W City for several months?"

With each step closer, they retreated to the corner of the hall. He stared at her intently, almost gritting his teeth. "You broke up without a word, leaving the father behind and keeping the son. Do you know how much it hurts me?"

A cold hand grabbed her neck.

"Who are you to question me? It's just a child!"

His hands slid down her already exposed chest, forcefully tearing the thin shirt apart and leaving harsh marks on her body.

Xitong's chest heaved uncontrollably, her eyes gradually turning red. Her resistance was shattered by his rough movements. "So, Mr. Yu has been playing tricks on me these past few months? Just to wait for me to let my guard down so he can snatch the child away?"

The man buried his head in her shoulder, his teeth biting the teeth marks left on the ambulance.

He paused for a moment, then spoke with difficulty, his voice trembling slightly.

"……yes."

Where Xitong couldn't see, Yu Sixie's eyes revealed a paleness, as if his heart was frozen and he was trapped in endless grief.

His teeth gnawing on the tender flesh stopped when he heard her choked sobs. How could he bear to let her go? But...

The hurtful words have to continue.

"You can't take the child away. Don't you want to sleep with me? I'll help you do it as compensation."

He ignored her kicks and picked her up, striding towards the bedroom on the first floor. The light of the lit candle danced on their faces, and the subtle and dangerous atmosphere became increasingly thicker in this silent scene.

Xi Tong looked at Yu Sixie coldly, tears streaming down her face. "If you dare to touch me, we will part ways from now on."

She didn't believe it, she was betting that he wouldn't dare.

For the first time, she wished she had half the gambling luck her father had; even though he always lost, he also won half the time.

She once swore that she would never gamble again in her life, but just this time, can she win?