Xie Qingqing, being a product of the Xie family genes, is actually quite intelligent. It's just that her years in the countryside delayed her development, which is why she seemed slow-witted when she went to school.

Fortunately, the information Xie Jingyue found and the tutor she hired allowed her intelligence to truly shine; otherwise, it would have been a waste.

After graduating from Peking University, she did not continue her studies but chose to start her own business, just like her aunt.

She also knew that she would have a share of the Xie family's wealth, and that she could live a life of ease and comfort, doing nothing but collecting money.

But she refused.

Having witnessed Xie Jingyue's dazzling brilliance, how could she possibly be content to remain just an ordinary speck of dust?

Since she has the ability, why doesn't she use it and instead becomes decadent?

So, the reason why the money in the hands of the rich can generate more money is because people who are more talented than you are constantly working hard, and they don't choose to rest on their laurels after achieving some success.

Of course, Xie Qingqing's love life has been quite smooth. She didn't intend to develop a relationship while in school, but after leaving campus, the more people she met, the more she gradually found someone she clicked with.

He was a senior student two years her senior, studying at his family's company, and was also considered the heir. Although his official title was CEO, he was actually a goofy guy, just a bit pretentious at work.

After seeing through his true nature, Xie Qingqing was somewhat moved, thinking that if his acting skills were to enter the entertainment industry, he could probably gain a huge following.

Everyone was happy to see the two get together.

When the two got married, Madam Xie prepared generous gifts.

It's not just because of the other person's family background, but also because of the compensation I've made after coming to terms with things over the years.

Xie Qingqing lived in the old house before she got married. She wanted to go home for a few days to keep her grandmother company.

The old lady's hair had begun to turn white, and her expression had become weathered; she had lost her former vigor. Over ten years had passed, and she had truly become an old lady.

"Back then, you were so thin and didn't have much meat on your bones, it was really pitiful. I never expected you to grow up to be so beautiful! You should thank your aunt properly, because without your aunt, you wouldn't be who you are today."

Even now, the old lady is still making plans for her youngest daughter.

She wanted the child to remember this kindness, so that if anything happened to Xie Jingyue in the future, the child could lend a hand. Although she knew the child was sensible, who knew what the future held?

Xie Wan'er didn't seem malicious when she was a child, but who could have known that she would turn into such a monstrous creature when she grew up?

"Grandma, to me, my aunt is almost like my mother. I also know that without my aunt, I wouldn't be who I am today. I will do my best to help my aunt whenever she needs me," Xie Qingqing promised.

But she probably won't need much help, because her uncle is no pushover.

"Knowing that you two, aunt and niece, have a good relationship, I feel at ease."

The old lady is getting on in years and needs to sleep a lot.

Xie Qingqing didn't want to disturb them any longer and left.

When I returned to my room to rest, I heard a knock on the door. I opened it, and there was Madam Xie.

Her expression was indifferent, and she was holding a box in her hand. "Aren't you going to invite me in?"

Xie Qingqing snapped out of her daze and made way for her. "Come in."

She wouldn't even call him "Mom."

As Madam Xie looked at the completely changed decor of the room, her melancholy grew amplified. She used to love coming to this room, but later she didn't want to come anymore. Now, it seemed she still didn't want to.

She found a seat and sat down, looking at the girl who wasn't close to her, feeling a moment of disorientation.

“When I gave birth, I was not in good health, which gave the evil people the opportunity to switch you out. It was indeed my negligence, but it is not entirely my fault. I can only blame the capriciousness of fate; it was God who harmed my daughter and me.”

"When the police told me later that Wan'er was not my biological daughter, I was a little scared. I was afraid that you would blame me, hate me, and despise me. But at the same time, I was also afraid that you would pick up the bad habits of country people. I care about my reputation and I was afraid that you would embarrass me."

"In fact, you are pretty much as I imagined: cowardly, insecure, and unpresentable. I am unwilling to take responsibility for my mistakes, so I blame everything on you."

"Looking back after all these years, I realize I was absolutely wrong."

In recent years, she has frequently visited Xie Wan'er in prison. At first, she visited more often because she still had some affection for her. Seeing Wan'er suffering in prison broke her heart, so she would give money to make things easier for the child in prison.

But later, Xie Wan'er's haggard appearance, coupled with her hysterical and ugly mask, frightened her. What good person could be in prison?

Coupled with the ridicule and disdainful looks from those around her, she ultimately gave up the idea of ​​visiting him.

She made a mistake from the very beginning, a mistake that has become horribly wrong and has led Xie Wan'er to this point. If she had sent her away and provided financial assistance from the start, the outcome would likely have been different.

"Qingqing, I know you won't forgive me, but I'm just here to talk to you as a member of the Xie family. You don't have to treat me like your mother; just think of it as a business transaction."

Madam Xie understood clearly that she was likely to lose this child for the rest of her life.

"Take this. Your father asked me to give it to you. Life after marriage is never as good as before marriage. From now on, you'll have to take care of your own life."

She placed the box on the table, got up, and left.

There wasn't much in the box: a few property ownership certificates, a shareholding certificate, and a bankbook.

This is the confidence her family gives her; whether she accepts it or not, it's still hers.

Xie Qingqing recalled the moment when she saw Madam Xie's face, which looked many years older, but she felt no emotion whatsoever.

They had already lost her years ago, and she wouldn't be moved by these few words.

My aunt is right, loving yourself is worse than loving anyone else.

On her wedding day, Xie Qingqing, still holding her father's arm, slowly walked towards the groom. Her new life awaited her, and she would be reborn.

Below the stage, Xie Jingyue stood there gently, looking at her with her unchanging gaze, encouraging her and helping her forget her fear.

She remembered a dream she had that night.

In my dream, my aunt was always busy with business trips and rarely came home. But when she did come back occasionally, she would comfort her poor little girl.

However, because I was too busy, I was unaware of the situation at home and naturally couldn't offer much help.

Her parents don't love her, her grandmother doesn't care about her, her brother is blind, and her sister is vicious.

Xie Wan'er was the biggest winner, while she was left to die in the wilderness on a rainy night.