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Huo Yingqi covered her face and wept bitterly. She regretted it, she really regretted it.
She regretted it when she saw her grandparents and parents being taken away.
Later she learned that the package of materials Zhou Yuanyuan gave her wasn't evidence of the Zhou family's downfall at all, but rather evidence of their impending doom. She was so foolish; she helped Zhou Yuanyuan and ruined the Huo family.
"Mom, I was wrong, I was really wrong." Huo Yingqi knelt on the ground, constantly repenting.
However, her repentance did not even earn her mother Song Chunli's forgiveness, let alone anyone else.
Old Master Huo stared intently at Huo Yingqi and said, "Yingqi, how many times have I told you before, but you never listened? I warned you not to be willful and not to do anything stupid, but you persisted. The Huo family was almost completely destroyed because of you. Do you think you are qualified to be a descendant of the Huo family anymore?"
"I..." Huo Yingqi was speechless; she was indeed not qualified.
“You have two choices now,” Old Master Huo said coldly. “First, go to a mental hospital and never come out.”
Huo Yingqi was so frightened that she trembled and shook.
In a place like that, even a madman would turn insane.
Despite the severe punishment announced by Old Master Huo, no one spoke up, not even Song Chunli, who had narrowly escaped death and harbored deep resentment towards her daughter Huo Yingqi.
If she were to defend Huo Yingqi now, she would probably be kicked out by the old man on the spot.
Moreover, she had no intention of protecting this foolish daughter.
"Secondly, I will send you to the south and never let you come back," said Old Master Huo. "From now on, you must not say that you are a member of the Huo family, because from today onwards, I declare Huo Yingqi dead."
Huo Yingqi was shocked, realizing that her family would never forgive her.
Huo Yingqi experienced a major change, and she also figured out some things, realizing that the second option was the best outcome for her.
"Thank you, Grandpa, for giving me a way out." Huo Yingqi kowtowed, then kowtowed to the others. "From now on, Yingqi will not be able to fulfill her filial duties to her grandfather, grandmother, father, and mother."
Old Master Huo said to the people beside him, "Change her name and send her away!"
"Yes!" Huo Yingqi's trusted aide walked up to her. "Let's go!"
Huo Yingqi got up, looking back at her father, mother, brother, and sister-in-law every few steps, but no one tried to stop her.
As for her second uncle's family, they completely ignored her and didn't even look at her.
Well, even if she stayed, she would be ostracized by everyone. In that case, it would be better to live a good life in some unknown place than to be sent to a mental hospital.
Once Huo Yingqi disappeared through the door, Song Chunli finally couldn't hold back any longer and turned to go upstairs. Although she also disliked Huo Yingqi, Huo Yingqi was, after all, the child she had carried for ten months.
Song Chunli went upstairs, but no one followed her.
Huo Zhegan only looked a little sad, but he wasn't grieving. He had given up on this daughter and was heartbroken.
Mr. and Mrs. Huo were in low spirits and not in good spirits, and were once again provoked by Huo Yingqi.
The nanny poured tea for everyone, and Jiang Lifang helped Zhao Huanhuan sit down, saying softly, "Dad, Mom, the Huo family has suffered a great calamity this time, but it hasn't been without its gains. First, we've seen who our true friends are; second, you'll soon have great-granddaughters and great-grandsons."
Grandpa Huo and Grandma Huo were taken aback, then looked at Zhao Huanhuan, whose face was pale, and asked, "Huanhuan, is that right?"
Zhao Huanhuan nodded and said, "Because the baby was still very young, I didn't have time to tell you before the accident happened at home. Fortunately, the baby is well-behaved and is now three months along."
"Good, good!" Old Master Huo said repeatedly. "From now on, children, whether boys or girls, must be properly raised and not spoiled too much."
Madam Huo wiped away her tears and said, "I'll call the doctor over right away to take a look at you. I'll also quickly make you something nice to eat to help you recover. You've had a hard time these past few days."
"It wasn't hard, thankfully everything is over now," Zhao Huanhuan said with a light laugh, feeling the warmth from her husband Huo Yingjun's hand beside her.
Zhao Huanhuan's pregnancy brought a glimmer of joy to the otherwise gloomy Huo family.
Madam Huo and Jiang Lifang were talking to Zhao Huanhuan.
Old Master Huo then took his two sons and grandson to the study to discuss the matter.
Huo Yingjie was worried that He Tiantian was anxious, so he sent her a telegram with only six words: "The danger has passed, don't worry."
In the study, Old Master Huo glanced at his son and grandson for a while before sighing and saying, "Ah, you're all finally back. Tell me, Zhekun, Yingjie, how did you manage to handle this?"
The father and son had already discussed their story, concealing the fact that Huo Yingjie had people with witchcraft under his command, but telling everything else. The three of them, grandfather and grandson, were filled with emotion and sighed deeply.
"They say true friendship is revealed in times of trouble, and this time we've finally seen it," Huo Zhe said with a wry smile. "Fortunately, most people are just observing, and only a few are taking advantage of our misfortune."
“Yes!” Old Master Huo nodded. “We don’t resent their lack of help, after all, the Huo family’s affairs are too sensitive. If it were someone else in this situation, even if we usually have a good relationship, I wouldn’t help them.”
This is officialdom; this is politics.
It's normal for people to scheme against each other and kick someone when they're down.
Few offer help when someone is in dire need, but many offer help when someone is already successful.
“The Zheng family is in trouble this time,” said Old Master Huo. “We can’t add fuel to the fire, but you all need to remember that if you ever have the chance, you should make sure to destroy the Zheng family.”
Old Master Huo saw it clearly: as long as those people didn't fall, the Zheng family would always be their lackeys.
Even when beating a dog, you have to consider its owner!
“Yes, Father,” Huo Zhegan replied. “This time, their conspiracy was thwarted by our Huo family. Even if the Zheng family doesn’t fall, they will certainly suffer a severe blow and never recover. Dealing with them in the future will not be difficult.”
"As for those who kicked me when I was down... Hmph, remember this: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth," said Old Master Huo. "Those who owe the Huo family must pay it back."
"Yes!" all four answered in unison.
"This time, we owe a great debt to Zhekun and Yingjie," said Old Master Huo, looking at Huo Zhegan and Huo Yingjun. "When everyone else was avoiding us, only your second uncle, second brother, and second aunt stood up for us. This shows that family is like blood, even if it's broken. I'm old and won't live for many more years. I only hope that you can unite and support each other."
"Father, I understand. If it weren't for my second brother, Yingjie, and his wife, we would have been in real trouble," Huo Zhe said. Neither his wife's family, the Song family, nor his son's in-laws, the Zhao family, had offered any help. (Seven Star Grass says, please subscribe and donate; extra chapter tomorrow.)
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