Qiao Xiawan couldn't help but roll her eyes, lifted her head from Aunt Wang's arms, and explained in the original owner's tone, "It was Aunt Zhao who said that hitting is a sign of affection and scolding is a sign of love."
My mom told me before she died that Aunt Zhao slept with Dad, and that she would be my stepmother from now on. She told me that when I grew up, I had to love Aunt Zhao and Dad very much!
Her voice was soft and timid, and coupled with her injuries, her words silenced everyone.
The kind-hearted aunties realized what was happening and immediately stepped in to translate, shouting loudly with mocking expressions!
"So it was you, Zhao Chunlan, who said 'spare the rod and spoil the child'? We've watched Xia Wan grow up since she was little. She's an honest girl, so of course she'll believe whatever you say!"
"Before Xia Wan's mother died, she told this child to love you and please you. How could you be so heartless? You even abuse this girl!"
"Oh dear, so Xia Wan's mother saw Zhao Chunlan and Qiao Chunsheng sleeping together before she died?"
"No wonder Zhao Chunlan came to see Xia Wan's mother every few days back then; she probably had ulterior motives beyond the bar."
"Oh dear, doesn't that mean they're having an affair? That needs to be reported!"
Everyone in this apartment building knows that Qiao Xiawan is a simpleton, so no one doubts what she says.
Feeling the questioning and scornful gazes of the crowd, Qiao Chunsheng, who had been hiding behind Zhao Chunlan, could no longer sit still when he heard that it was going to be reported.
He's about to be promoted to director, so we absolutely cannot let rumors about his lifestyle spread at this time!
He quickly explained, "Nothing's wrong, everyone, don't listen to the kid's nonsense. There was just a little conflict at home today, it's not that serious! Everyone, please go home!"
As long as you stubbornly deny it, these people will have no evidence. If you have serious problems with having affairs, you'll be in big trouble. We absolutely cannot let this be confirmed!
Aunt Wang objected, glaring angrily at Qiao Chunsheng, "What conflict could possibly warrant beating a child like this? This can't be left like this; we need to take Xia Wan to the hospital to get her checked out!"
"That's right, Qiao Chunsheng is your own daughter, are you just going to watch her be abused by her stepmother?"
"I think it's a case of 'if there's a stepmother, there's bound to be a stepfather,' let alone an adoptive father. Look at this pitiful girl, we should call the police!"
In his heart, Qiao Chunsheng cursed these people for meddling in other people's business, but on the surface, he explained, "We really didn't hit Xia Wan. This little girl probably put some paint on her face herself!"
"However, Xia Wan isn't feeling well, and I was actually planning to take her to the hospital today! Let's go see her now!"
He thought the same as Zhao Chunlan: Qiao Xiawan must have put something on her face herself; they didn't lay a hand on that brat today!
Even if I did make a move before, I never actually hit him in the face!
As long as she goes to the hospital for a doctor's examination, she'll be able to prove her innocence. Then Qiao Xiawan will be seen as a liar, and no one will believe what she said before.
"That's more like human speech! Come on, Xia Wan, your aunt will go with you!" Aunt Wang glanced at Qiao Chunsheng, then pulled Xia Wan towards the door.
"No..." Zhao Chunmei wanted to say something, but Qiao Chunsheng glared at her, stopping her from speaking.
Xia Wan's gaze swept across Qiao Chunsheng's face, and she could tell at a glance what the old man was thinking. However, it was a pity that her injury was faked by the system and would never be exposed. In addition, the original owner's body was really weak!
When he goes to the hospital for a checkup, it will definitely be the result of long-term abuse! Not only will Qiao Chunsheng not be able to clear his name, but he will also be the subject of gossip and slander behind his back!
[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have earned two DaLeMe points!]
Xia Wan's eyes flickered slightly as she silently communicated with the system in her mind: "Can I participate in the lottery? Let me see what's in the shop?"
When she first bound her account, the system said that the points she earned from beating people could be used for a lottery or to redeem items in the shop!
[You can draw a prize once for every ten points spent. You need to accumulate one hundred points to unlock the shop!]
"Tsk tsk, little system, you're really a pain in the ass. I just went through all that trouble beating up the original owner's scumbag father and stepmother, and I only got two points! I'd have to beat them up fifty times to get a hundred points. Wouldn't that kill me?"
Xia Wan wasn't really angry, just a little disappointed.
The system gave her a newbie gift pack right off the bat, and she thought this cheat code would be something amazing? But this is all?
The system remained silent for a long time, and Qiao Xiawan chuckled inwardly, "This little system is quite aloof!"
As soon as she entered the hospital, Zhao Chunlan rushed to the front without hesitation, screaming as if her own daughter was dying.
"Is there a doctor here? Please come quickly! What happened to my daughter? I don't know how she suddenly became like this!"
She originally wanted to have the doctor examine Qiao Xiawan's injuries to see if she had applied the ointment herself, and have the doctor prove it to her.
However, on the way to the hospital, Qiao Chunsheng repeatedly told him that he should not say these words himself, but rather that it would be more effective if the doctor said them first!
However, her acting was really too exaggerated. Not only did Xia Wan almost burst out laughing, but even Aunt Wang couldn't help but roll her eyes.
The doctors were terrified, thinking the person was about to die, and quickly prepared to resuscitate.
Qiao Chunsheng reacted quickly. He glared at Zhao Chunlan, who was crying, pulled her aside, and said to the doctor next to him, "Comrade, we want to have our daughter examined. She has always been thin and weak, and we don't know what happened to her today, but she has become like this!"
The doctor frowned when he saw Xia Wan's injuries: "How did this child get beaten up like this? What kind of parents are you? You didn't even know your child was being bullied."
"no……"
Qiao Chunsheng was about to explain when Aunt Wang interrupted him, "No one else did this, these injuries were inflicted by this couple!"
Qiao Chunsheng's expression changed slightly, and he finally looked at Xia Wan properly. When he saw the injury on her face, he couldn't help but be shocked!
What happened? It wasn't this serious when I was at home, how did it become like this in such a short time?
His face was covered in bruises just now, like it had been painted with paint, but now it looks like it's about to bleed. It's obvious he was beaten up!
The doctor frowned and glanced at Qiao Chunsheng and Zhao Chunlan. He opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing, and turned to examine Xia Wan's injury.
He reached out and pressed the wound on Xia Wan's face, his eyes full of tenderness: "Young lady, come with me over here, let's put some medicine on it first!"
"Ouch...it hurts so much..." Xia Wan flinched, looking at the doctor with tears in her eyes, looking both pitiful and creepy!
"Xia Wan, bear with it a little longer. Let the doctor apply the medicine first, and you'll recover faster!" Aunt Wang gently patted Xia Wan to comfort her.
At first, she spoke up for Qiao Xiawan because her husband was competing with Qiao Chunsheng for the director's position. But now that she saw how pitiful the child was, she genuinely wanted to help!
Xia Wan frowned, tears welling in her eyes, as she tried her best to endure the pain while the doctor applied the medicine. She looked extremely pitiful!
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