Xie Qingqing's brother is back. He is Xie Lao Er's son. He went to participate in a competition and only came home today.

"Grandma, I miss you so much!"

He had just dropped what he was holding when he came running over and stood in front of the old lady, very lively.

"Hmph, you just want the gift Grandma brought you, don't you? Don't worry, you've brought everything you asked Grandma to bring you!"

"Yay! Long live Grandma!"

Because he grew up in the old house, practically growing up with his grandmother, the bond between them was quite strong. In addition, his outgoing personality and sweet voice made him a favorite of the old lady.

Xie Jingyue peeled an orange and said sarcastically, "You're all over the place because Grandma brought you a gift. I've been sitting here for ages and you haven't even said hello. Sigh, you've really grown up and become distant."

Although the aunt and niece were almost ten years apart, they grew up together. The original owner had much more pocket money than others, and when she was a little older, she spent money without restraint, buying all sorts of toys for the younger generation.

Therefore, she is a very likable figure among the younger generation.

Xie Jingchen immediately slid to his knees, "Auntie, what are you saying? I was just paying my respects to Grandma first, and then it was your turn. Look, this is a gift I brought you before I came back. Please forgive me, Auntie!"

His playful personality is undeniably endearing. Moreover, he's intelligent, has high emotional intelligence, and doesn't act impulsively. This is exactly the kind of successor a wealthy family should cultivate.

But he couldn't quite grasp the situation when it came to his own sister.

However, the real reason was that he spoiled Xie Wan'er too much, which blinded him and made him listen to her words.

Xie Qingqing was severely suppressed and had a rather dull personality. Her explanations were limited to things like, "I didn't, I didn't, it's not like that." She couldn't produce any evidence to prove her innocence, nor could she clearly explain what had happened. In the end, she was completely confused by Xie Wan'er's explanations.

Her dullness and lack of interest led Xie Wan'er to condemn her as the only bad person in the family. Everyone disliked and ignored her. Even blood ties were not a reason for unconditional indulgence.

The old lady initially wanted to help her granddaughter, but later discovered that she was utterly useless and incapable of anything. When wronged, she would only wait for others to help her, without using her own brain at all. Eventually, the old lady also felt that she deserved it; if such a person didn't strive for self-improvement, helping her once would lead to countless more.

She was already halfway to her grave, and she didn't want to spend the rest of her life helping this granddaughter. In the end, she stopped interfering in her second son's family affairs; let them do whatever they wanted.

"Mom, you're finally back! How was your trip? You didn't even tell us. If you had, we could have come to pick you up."

"That's right, Mom, your sons have missed you terribly while you were away."

The sons gathered together, each taking turns expressing their longing.

The old lady saw this and felt very bad, but on the surface she was very disgusted. "Come on, I wouldn't dare let you pick me up. You are so busy, don't let it interfere with your work."

"No job can compare to you, Mom."

"That's right, that's right."

Aunt Xie brought the child over. Although she had made a statement last time, she couldn't disregard the old lady's feelings. Anyway, she would hold the child and prevent anyone from getting close.

The family was having a great time, and it was quite lively.

Xie Wan'er made up her mind to tell her family after school, but when she opened the door, she found that everyone in the family was there.

Should I file a complaint or not?

"Grandma, you're back." She slowed her pace and walked over steadily, looking somewhat reserved.

In this family, the person she feared most was this old woman, because she always had a feeling that the old woman saw through everything about her.

The old lady glanced at her and replied, "You still know to greet this old woman; you haven't forgotten your roots."

Father Xie knew perfectly well that this was the old lady expressing her dissatisfaction. She had raised an illegitimate child for ten years; even if it wasn't her fault, she still couldn't stand the sight of her. Besides, the old lady had always expressed her dislike for her before, and now things had really gotten worse.

"Mom, Wan'er just got back, don't be angry with her. Come here, this is Qingqing, your granddaughter, Qingqing, come and call her Grandma."

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingqing raised her head, walked over with a trembling heart, and cautiously greeted, "Hello, Grandma."

The old lady frowned. The child was too thin and frail, and also very timid. None of the Xie family had such a timid child; every one of them had courage.

"Stand up straight, don't hunch over like an ancient maid. Children of the Xie family, straighten your backs and speak with more confidence."

Xie Wan'er chuckled to herself, thinking that her granddaughter would win the old lady's favor, but she didn't expect her to be even stricter.

Xie Jingyue, standing to the side, didn't have any particular thoughts. If the old lady didn't care about this granddaughter, she would have just given her a few perfunctory words. Why would she say such things?

Xie Qingqing, however, didn't understand. As a child, hearing such scolding words would have terrified her. She could only obey the old lady's words, straightening her back and trying not to look as dejected as before.

"That's more like it." The old lady nodded slightly, her face relaxing a bit. "This is a gift I prepared for you. It was our Xie family's fault for losing you for ten years. From now on, stay here and don't hesitate to speak up if you need anything."

The gift was a jade pendant engraved with Guanyin, strung on a red cord and worn around the neck. The jade was made of high-quality material, cool to the touch and very luxurious.

This statement also acknowledged her decision to return home.

"Second brother, now that your daughter is back, what about her?" He turned his gaze to Xie Wan'er.

Mr. Xie's scalp tightened. Under his wife's expectant gaze, he steeled himself and stepped forward. "Wan'er's parents are gone. I thought we'd grown attached to her after raising her for so many years, so let's just treat her like our second daughter. From now on, Qingqing and Wan'er will be twin sisters, and that way, outsiders won't be able to say anything."

The issue of whether a woman is a real or fake heiress is considered a scandal in wealthy families.

How could someone possibly lose their own child?

But people like Mr. and Mrs. Xie, who are so clueless, are even more despicable.

The old lady glanced at the panicked Xie Wan'er and sighed helplessly, "It's good that you know what you're doing."

"Yes, Mom, I know what I'm doing."

Xie Wan'er tugged at Madam Xie's sleeve, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Xie's father was the head of the family; otherwise, she probably would have been sent away.