As for the rent issue, Jiang Qiao felt that even if Wen Zhongxuan knew, he probably wouldn't object, since there were two girls living with their mother.

The key issue is that Ouyang Mingzhu is truly shameless. On the one hand, she tries every means to sever ties with the Wen family, while on the other hand, she keeps trying to get whatever she can from them. She's incredibly greedy.

Following the address given by her great-aunt, Jiang Qiao went there. After finding out where Ouyang Mingzhu and the others lived, even Jiang Qiao couldn't help but sigh.

This place must have been Ouyang Mingzhu's dream, and now the other party has finally moved into the compound.

Jiang Qiao looked around and found the environment to be quite nice. There were even people on guard duty, and people were coming and going, greeting each other.

Jiang Qiao hesitated for a moment and decided not to go in. What could she do if she went in with her identity?

Should she confront Ouyang Mingzhu directly? She doesn't want to see her right now; it wouldn't make a difference anyway, as she's already married to someone else. Frankly, this person has little to do with her.

I just randomly asked a few teenagers who were playing, gave them candy, and those teenagers told me everything they knew.

After saying goodbye to the children, Jiang Qiao turned and left. She could only describe Ouyang Mingzhu's current life as one of misery.

They were all strangers, yet they were forced into a family; the resulting conflicts were predictable.

The man's children from his first marriage reject their new mother, and Wen Ziqing and the others were also pampered and raised in the Wen family. You can imagine how chaotic it would be if these four children were all together.

One felt that someone had taken over her territory, while the other felt that her own mother was the mistress of the house. Therefore, she could imagine how lively this hastily put-together family would be.

However, the children also said that Wen Ziqing and her sister did not have the upper hand. Ouyang Mingzhu did not seem to love the children as much as she had imagined. It was the two Wen sisters who were often wronged.

None of that is important. Jiang Qiao had just overheard the children mention that Wen Ziqing and her sister had changed their surnames to Duan, which surprised her. Moreover, someone was already arranging for Wen Ziqing to find a partner. There was so much more that the children didn't know.

After Jiang Qiao left, she felt incredibly depressed. Ouyang Mingzhu was really ruthless; she even changed the child's surname, as if she was afraid of getting involved with the Wen family again.

Moreover, she just couldn't understand why her mother would make such a fuss over those two girls, who were already quite grown up. Even if they were completely transformed, weren't they still still carrying the blood of the Wen family?

Besides, you're a member of the Wen family, yet you have an outsider's surname. What do they think? Do you feel comfortable with that?

Jiang Qiao didn't know whether she felt good or not, but she was definitely hungry. She had only been busy with such trivial matters all day and hadn't even finished them.

Let's appease our hunger first. We can talk about some things later. If it weren't for her grandfather and uncle's instructions, she would have gone back long ago. Why waste time here? She hasn't even finished her own business yet.

After dinner, go straight to Wen Ziling. Instead of asking others, it's better to hear what she has to say.

Duan Ziqing was stunned when she heard that Jiang Qiao was looking for her. She knew this person. He had come here before. Wasn't it said that he was going to die? Why would he come looking for her?

Are you sure she's Jiang Qiao?

Her colleagues were puzzled. "What's there to be sure about? She's right outside. Hurry up and go over there. She's specifically looking for you by name. She definitely won't be mistaken." As Duan Ziqing slowly walked out, everyone in her office curled their lips in disapproval.

Even though Wen Ziqing and her family have changed their surnames, everyone here knows about the Wen family.

When Jiang Qiao first saw Wen Ziqing, she thought that Wen Ziqing hadn't changed much, but she had grown quite a bit taller. Of course, she still looked quite good, just like her mother.

"Jiang Qiao, what brings you here?"

Jiang Qiao snorted, "Wen Ziqing, I didn't want to come either, but I was entrusted by your father to come and see you. The main reason is that my uncle is worried about you two sisters."

Duan Ziqing snorted, "If he really has that intention, let him stay away from us. Having a father like that is the worst luck we've ever had."

He doesn't need to worry about my affairs. Just mind your own business. He's a capitalist roader; he's not qualified to concern himself with me.

Seeing Wen Ziqing's expression, Jiang Qiao really wanted to cut open her head to see if it was filled with water.

"Wen Ziqing, let's find somewhere else to talk. It's not convenient here."

Wen Ziqing glanced at Jiang Qiao with displeasure. "What's inconvenient about it? We haven't done anything wrong. Just say what you want to say."

Jiang Qiao nodded. "Okay, then I'll say it. First, your dad and the others want to know if you're doing well in your new home."

Secondly, I want to say that you're getting older, so don't just look for a partner randomly. Take good care of your sister. If you're not comfortable at that house, you can go live in the courtyard your uncle left behind.

When this matter was brought up, Wen Ziqing became visibly agitated. "If it weren't for a father like him, would we have ended up like this today—"

Jiang Qiao waved her hand. "Stop. I don't want to discuss who's right and wrong here. Just tell me, how are you all doing now? What about your little sister?"

Wen Ziling rolled her eyes. "We're doing great. We have plenty to eat and wear, and our lives are full of variety every day. He should be satisfied now, right?"

Jiang Qiao glared at Wen Ziqing. "Stop being so sarcastic. Good is good, bad is bad. Who are you trying to fool? Your father is just concerned about you. Most people wouldn't bother with you like that. Since nothing else, I'm leaving—"

She didn't have a good relationship with Wen Ziqing and the others to begin with, and now that things are like this, she's even less willing to listen to Wen Ziqing's complaints.

Seeing that Jiang Qiao was about to turn and leave, Wen Ziqing pulled Jiang Qiao back. "Jiang Qiao, don't go yet, I have something to tell you."

My sister went to the countryside, and my mom simply doesn't have the energy to take care of Ziling. If you could help me find out about the situation there, it's too far, and I really can't go.

In addition, the house that was meant for my brother's future wedding was lent out by my mother for my stepfather's son to use for his wedding.

"We're not as glamorous as you imagine. Changing our surname, you can assume I wanted it, but with this surname, we can't get anywhere."

Jiang Qiao glanced at the other person sideways and said, "Don't forget how your grandparents taught you back then. Don't forget that you have the blood of the Wen family flowing in your veins. You can't change that."

Especially in terms of character, don't lose your moral compass. As for your marriage, your father said it depends on the other person's character; think it over carefully yourself.

Wen Ziqing snorted, "What's the use of me not forgetting? The Wen family now is no longer the Wen family it used to be."

Actually, I'm quite envious of you. At least your parents aren't divorced. My family is completely falling apart. My grandparents are missing, my father isn't my father, and my mother isn't my mother. What am I supposed to do? What can I do?