Hearing my words, Tang Xiue's face changed drastically, and her whole face trembled: "Jiang Wan! You've gone too far! Your father is already like this, how could he kneel and kowtow! You're trying to kill him!"

“Then you can take his place! You can stay with him, and you can both kneel for only fifteen minutes,” I said casually.

Jiang Haiyang was so angry that he pointed at me, wanting to speak, but he was too angry to make a sound.

“Snake, venomous heart…the most poisonous heart is a woman’s—” After a long while, he managed to utter a few words.

I completely suppressed my emotions, my heart filled with hatred, and said coldly, "No matter how ruthless I am, I can't be as ruthless as you. If you hadn't taken over my grandparents' business back then, would you have achieved your later success?"

"You were after my mother's family background and used sweet words to win her over, but you never loved her from beginning to end! You and this woman conspired to deceive my mother, forced her to divorce, and drove my grandparents to desperation. When my grandfather was hospitalized due to your anger, they didn't even have the money for treatment. Did you have a single moment of compassion then?"

"When my mother was driven to cancer by you and had no money for treatment and could only wait to die, did you ever think of the affection you once shared as husband and wife? No! You were actually happy about it back then! The good life your family of four had was bought with the lives of my mother and my grandfather! You are utterly heartless and committed evil first, so what right do you have to criticize me now?"

Before I could finish speaking, Tang Xiu'e retorted, "You're talking nonsense! Where's the evidence? Show me the evidence!"

I snorted and pointed at Jiang Hao: "Isn't your son proof? He's only two years younger than me."

Jiang Hao continued playing his mobile game, engrossed in the game, completely oblivious to what was happening.

Tang Xiue was in the wrong and stared at me speechlessly, so she took her anger out on her son—suddenly stepping forward and kicking Jiang Hao.

"Stop playing around! Your parents were bullied to death, and you just stand there like an idiot! We raised you for nothing!" Tang Xiu'e cursed through gritted teeth, her voice trembling with tears.

Jiang Hao staggered, but after regaining his balance, he said defiantly, "Then what can I do? Should I kill her or fight her? If I get arrested by the police again, can you and Dad get me out?"

"You...you're such a good-for-nothing!" Tang Xiu'e was so angry she almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

I watched the show from the sidelines, and for the first time, I discovered that this younger brother's thought process was exceptionally unique.

You might call him foolish, but he's remarkably clear-headed at crucial moments.

While he may be considered intelligent, he often does things worse than a fool.

This is retribution.

He had an extramarital affair and fathered two children. His daughter died young from illness, and his son turned out to be a scoundrel.

Even if the company hadn't gone bankrupt, their later years wouldn't have been peaceful.

I glanced at my watch and reminded them, "It's already noon. You need to make a decision quickly: whether or not I should pay for the medical expenses."

Tang Xiu'e turned around and glared at me.

I continued, "I'll give you ten minutes to consider. If you don't agree, I'll leave. If you agree, you'd better kneel down, kowtow, apologize, and repent."

Jiang Haiyang roared, "Jiang Wan! I'm your father! You'll be struck by lightning for doing this!"

I chuckled. "Then when lightning strikes me, I'll be closer to you."

"..." Jiang Haiyang was speechless with anger once again.

The driver had been watching for a while, and then he spoke up for me, saying, "Brother and sister, I think you were wrong. It's only right that you kowtow and apologize. It's the middle of the day, and it's scorching hot, so don't dawdle."

The sun is really strong today. It was quite cold in the morning, but now that the sun is shining directly, it feels scorching hot.

I took a step back and stood under the shade of a tree, then looked at my watch again: "Five minutes left."

After I finished speaking, Tang Xiu'e hesitated several times, then walked over to Jiang Haiyang and squatted down, asking in a low voice, "What should we do? I really can't afford to treat your illness, this brat..."

Jiang Haiyang gritted his teeth, clenched his fist, and couldn't help but pound the ground in anger: "I shouldn't have raised this wretched girl! She's an ingrate!"

"Think of something quickly... Do you really want to kneel down before them?"

Tang Xiu'e, her eyes red and pitiful, turned to look at my mother's and grandfather's tombstones, her eyes flashing with resentment and hatred.

Jiang Haiyang remained silent, his hand pounding the ground, gripping the withered weeds, trembling noticeably, clearly indicating that he was still struggling internally.

"One minute left," I reminded him one last time, shifting my stance.

Tang Xiue suddenly turned around and looked at me, "Wait!"

Thinking I was about to leave, she quickly called out to me, then turned to look at Jiang Haiyang and tugged at his arm: "Old Jiang... you should just give in, after all, survival is more important. They're all dead, kneeling is nothing to be ashamed of."

Jiang Haiyang turned around and glared at her, his eyes bloodshot. "Isn't this all because you were stupid! If you hadn't agreed to let Jiang Yi marry Gu Yanqing, would this have happened?"

He believed that Jiang Yi had stolen his husband, which led to this tragedy.

I sneered inwardly.

This was at most the trigger; my hatred for them had been building up for over a decade.

“How can you blame me for that? If Gu Yanqing hadn’t been willing, Jiang Yi’s wishful thinking would have been useless! I only did it because I felt sorry for her, as her mother…” Tang Xiu’e immediately burst into tears when she mentioned the deceased Jiang Yi.

"By the way, have you contacted the Gu family? We've been friends for so many years, why doesn't Gu Yanqing care whether I live or die?" Jiang Haiyang's expression suddenly changed as he thought of the Gu family.

Tang Xiu'e stopped crying and cursed, "The Gu family is no good either! I went there twice and didn't even get to see them!"

The hope that had just risen on Jiang Haiyang's face dimmed again.

“Gu Yutian got into trouble, it’s so embarrassing. Gu Yanqing’s old illness has relapsed and he’s still undergoing treatment. He has a rare blood type, and I feel that the disease is incurable… I guess these are the reasons why Li Qinglan won’t even see me.”

I only realized after hearing this that the Gu family and the Jiang family had also broken up.

I still remember a few months ago, when Gu Yanqing was going to marry Jiang Yi, their relationship was very close. Tang Xiu'e treated Gu Yanqing better than her own son.

Now they've become enemies.

I felt a surge of joy; after all, evil has its retribution!

When it was time to go, I called to the driver, "Let's go."

I turned around, and Tang Xiue called me again: "Jiang Wan!"

"You neither agree to let me leave nor let me go, what exactly do you want?" I stopped, turned slightly, and asked impatiently.

Tang Xiue pulled Jiang Haiyang again, looked at me and said, "We agree, your father will kowtow and apologize, and you will get him medical treatment."

My smile widened, but I deliberately said, "I didn't hear my dad say he agreed."

I know Jiang Haiyang is unwilling to admit his feelings and will not give a direct answer, but I am determined to force him to say it himself.

Tang Xiue turned around, shoved Jiang Haiyang, and urged, "Speak up! The longer you delay, the worse it will be for your health."

Jiang Haiyang initially kept his head down and remained silent. After being shoved twice by Tang Xiue, he became enraged and glared at Tang Xiue fiercely, startling her.

Then, with extreme reluctance, he finally spoke: "I agree..."