Chapter 52 Where in the world can such a coincidence happen?
When his father passed away, the Tan family was thrown into complete chaos.
He has former allies who want to bleed him dry and devour him, and an ambitious cousin who is determined to become the head of the family.
She was in a very difficult situation at the time, and it took her a lot of money to finally get in touch with a family. That day was when she was negotiating the contract with them.
Everything was going smoothly. Xiao Jiaojiao even told her to bring her some osmanthus cake when she came back before she left. But who would have thought that a fire would destroy everything?
"Go in and save them! What are you standing there for?" Madam Tan, whose face still looked quite young at the time, shouted frantically. She was kneeling on the ground, not because she didn't want to get up, but because her legs were too weak to stand up.
"Madam, some people have already gone in, but the fire is too big. You need to be prepared."
"Prepare yourself mentally? My sister and niece are inside, how can you expect me to prepare myself mentally?"
Madam Tan was no longer the calm and strategic woman she once was; her face was filled with despair.
Is it really possible to save them from such a huge fire?
The head of the Chen family, who had come to discuss the contract today, dragged his wailing son over.
“Miss Tan, I’m so sorry. My son is too naughty. He somehow knocked over the candles that your nanny put on the table… But don’t worry, Miss Tan, the Chen family will bear all the losses.”
Although the head of the Chen family apologized, his eyes revealed a deep disdain.
Given the current situation of the Tan family, even if he doesn't compensate, Tan Jiali probably won't say anything. After all, he is the only lifeline she can grasp at the moment.
Tan Jiali also understood what the Chen family head meant.
It means that as long as you don't make a big fuss and let this matter pass, he will help the Tan family with their current predicament.
"Madam, the second young lady has brought the little young lady out, but it seems..."
She didn't hear what Tan Jiali was saying next; her mind was completely occupied by her lifeless, closed-eyed Jiaojiao.
"Huili, what's wrong with Jiaojiao?"
"What's wrong? You still have the nerve to ask why you brought them home? Do you know that it's because of you that Jiaojiao died?"
My darling is only four years old! She's only four! And you, why did you lock her in the room? If you want to die, go die! Why did you have to drag my darling into it?
Tan Huili, the second young lady of the Tan family, glared at the young master of the Chen family with hatred in her eyes. She slapped him hard across the face, and perhaps still not satisfied, she even prepared to step forward and kick him again.
"Give me back my Jiaojiao! Give her back to me!" As a mother, witnessing her daughter die in front of her was a devastating experience that defied description.
“Miss Tan, I understand that Miss Tan is grieving, but what does that have to do with my son? I didn’t pursue the matter of that slap just now because of your Tan family’s reputation, but kicking him again is just too much!”
The head of the Chen family helped his son up from the ground, his expression a half-smile, but upon closer inspection, one could see disdain and smugness deep in his eyes.
"You, you are clearly your son..." Tan Huili was interrupted by the Chen family head before she could finish speaking.
“Miss Tan, you can’t just say things like that. What does this have to do with my son? You Tan family’s affairs are your own business. I won’t keep you company.”
However, in the end, out of responsibility to my partners, I still have to remind you: before acting impulsively, you should first consider whether you have the resources to back it up, right, Miss Tan?
Looking at the arrogant and dismissive Chen family head, Tan Huili's eyes turned red with hatred.
He wanted to chase after them, but was stopped by Madam Tan.
"Huili, calm down."
"Me, calm down? How can you expect me to calm down? My Jiaojiao is gone! She was the child I carried for ten months and breastfed! How can you expect me to calm down?"
Tan Jiali, my third sister used to tell me you were cold-blooded, and I even spoke up for you. Now it seems I was incredibly stupid. That's Jiaojiao! Do you want me to let it go and not hold it against them? Let me tell you, no way!
"I will make them pay for their crimes in blood!" Tan Huili's face was probably burned while she was saving people; a large bloody pit was burned on her cheek, making her look particularly ferocious.
"Tan Huili, you're really stupid. Do you think our Tan family is capable of going head-to-head with them at this stage? By then, even burying Jiaojiao might become a problem. Just bear with it. I promise you, I will make them pay for their crimes in blood."
She couldn't believe that a child would lock another child in a room for no reason and then just happen to start a fire. What kind of coincidence could there be in the world?
End of recollection
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“Huili, I’m your older sister. I’ve left this at the door. This will help with the injury on your face. Jiaojiao is most proud of having a beautiful mother, right? Jiaojiao has always loved beauty. You’ll scare her if you do this.”
A violent crashing sound came from the room, followed by a hoarse roar.
"Don't pretend to be kind. If it weren't for you, my Jiaojiao would still be by my side, sleeping alone in that cold and desolate place. Tan Jiali, remember this: I will never forgive you, never!"
Tan Jiali closed her eyes helplessly, but when she opened them again, they were full of sharpness.
Jiaojiao, don't worry, those who harmed you will soon be sent down to join you by your aunt.
Hopefully, by then, her sister won't resent her so much!
"Huili, the man you're seeing now has bad intentions. You need to open your eyes wide, I..."
"It's none of your business, get out!" Madam Tan was interrupted, and hearing the hysterical voices inside, she could only turn away dejectedly.
Every family has its own troubles. Outside, she is the all-powerful Mrs. Tan; at home, she is simply a sinner who has wronged her younger sister...
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"Hello, Mrs. Wang, what? Skincare products? Oh dear, Mrs. Wang, I'm so sorry, this batch of skincare products is already sold out. Why don't you pre-order the next batch?"
"Oh, you're asking when the next batch will arrive?" Chen Yi looked at Mrs. Jiang with a questioning expression.
When will the next batch arrive? Chen Yi repeated this using lip reading.
I don't know!
Mrs. Jiang replied in lip reading as well, expressing her concern that the skincare products were doing too well.
In just three days, all thirty bottles of skincare products that Xixi made have been sold out, and people are even calling her home constantly.
She had already anticipated how expensive the Liu family's phone bill would be this month.
"Oh dear, Madam Wang, I'm so sorry. How about we let you know when the next batch arrives?"
After hanging up the phone, Chen Yi quickly ran to the tea table, picked up the water, and poured it into her mouth.
She drank several large gulps before she finally recovered.
"Good heavens, this phone call is making my throat sore. Jiaxin, you answer it next time." Chen Yi slumped on the sofa, not wanting to move at all.
But things just happen so coincidentally; there are some people you can refuse, but there are others you simply can't refuse.
"Sister-in-law, it's Madam Tan, what should we do?" Mrs. Jiang covered the microphone and asked in a low voice.
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