Zhou Na learned about Zhou Yuchen's kidnapping a day later when she overheard a child's parent talking about it while tutoring another child.
"Teacher Zhou, you also have the surname Zhou, the same as that top scholar Zhou. Are you related?"
"……No."
"It's a pity. If you had a relative, you would definitely benefit a lot. Zhou Zhuangyuan is very capable and has many companies under his control. With such a relative, you wouldn't have to worry about the future."
Zhou Na's expression turned complicated upon hearing this.
"Teacher Zhou, do you know that Zhou Zhuangyuan has three siblings who were adopted by his parents? But those three are ungrateful wretches. Not only are they ungrateful, they also frequently cause trouble for Zhou Zhuangyuan behind his back. This time, the kidnappers were able to get the phone number because of two of the ungrateful wretches. Unfortunately, those two ungrateful wretches insist that they were forced into it. Otherwise, those two ungrateful wretches would also be sentenced."
How can there be such shameless people in the world? They have absolutely no sense of propriety or shame! Teacher Zhou, what's your opinion? Aren't Zhou Zhuangyuan's three ungrateful siblings utterly inhuman? Shouldn't they be struck by lightning? It's fortunate I haven't met them, but if I had bumped into any one of them, I would definitely stand up for Zhou Zhuangyuan and give them a good scolding.
The parents' words made Zhou Na's expression stiffen, and her feelings became even more complicated.
There was a hint of guilt in her eyes; she dared not look her parents in the eye, and at the same time, a strong urge to escape arose within her.
We can't talk about this topic with the other person anymore.
She was afraid of being exposed and discovered, and that she would be one of the three ingrates.
If the other party knew, they definitely wouldn't let her continue tutoring the child.
"It was all done by those two, it has nothing to do with me."
"Why should I bear the blame?"
“I have cut ties with both of them and severed all sisterly relations.”
After leaving the residential area, Zhou Na kept comforting herself. She was increasingly regretting that she hadn't sided with Zhou Chen when they separated their households.
If she hadn't stood with Zhou Ling and Zhou Chuan through thick and thin, she wouldn't be living in such fear today.
The following afternoon.
Zhou Ling then heard about Zhou Chen's kidnapping from another parent who was tutoring her.
And of course, he couldn't help but vent his dissatisfaction with Zhou Chuan and Zhou Ling by hurling a few insults.
Zhou Na forced a smile and agreed throughout, not daring to say much. After the tutoring session ended, she gave a brief greeting and hurriedly left.
Zhou Na now only hopes that this matter will pass quickly and stop becoming a hot topic of discussion. Because of this, she can't rest in peace and has started having nightmares. In her dreams, her identity is widely known, and all the parents know that she is one of the three ungrateful children. They criticize and condemn her in various ways and no longer let her tutor their children. Wherever she goes, she is pointed at and gossiped about.
When the school found out, they actually wanted to expel her, saying that she was of bad character, morally corrupt, and damaged the school's image.
Just then, she suddenly woke up and found her forehead covered in sweat. Her heart was pounding. Fortunately, it was a false alarm. Even so, Zhou Na felt anxious and on edge every day, fearing that the dream would become reality.
Zhou Dana and Wang Xiuhua wandered the streets every day, searching for Zhou Na.
But in a city as large as Yanjing, finding Zhou Na is no easy task.
Fortunately, the two of them don't have to worry about money, so they can spend a lot of time on finding the person.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
"Secretary Wang called to ask about our progress, but we still haven't been able to contact Zhou Na. What should we do?"
"If all else fails, let's start with those two brats."
Wang Xiuhua frowned as she spoke.
Zhou Dana's eyes flashed as he seriously considered the matter. According to his original plan, he would first deal with Zhou Na, since Zhou Na was the eldest sister. Once Zhou Na was dealt with, it would be much easier to deal with Zhou Ling and Zhou Chuan. However, the current situation forced them to rethink their plans.
The couple had also heard about Zhou Chen's kidnapping and knew that Zhou Ling and Zhou Chuan had been abducted and interrogated, and had almost starved to death.
The siblings' current situation is utterly terrible. Their appearance and the offering of some benefits might improve their relationship.
The problem is, there's also that little vampire, Zhao Xiaoya.
If Zhou Ling and Zhou Chuan were to ask them for money for medical treatment, they would probably have to spend all their current savings.
That's 500,000!
Zhou Dana really couldn't bear to part with it.
"We'll search for three more days. If we still can't find them, we'll have to start with those two brats."
Zhou Dana made a decision.
Wang Xiuhua thought about it and did not object.
Just as the two had finished discussing and found a roadside restaurant to have lunch,
suddenly,
A figure riding a bicycle passed by the window where they were eating.
Zhou Dana and Wang Xiuhua exchanged a glance.
"Why do I have a feeling that the person just now was Zhou Na?"
"I think it looks like her too."
"You pay the bill, I'll go chase after them."
Zhou Dana immediately got up and ran after him.
The two of them were indeed not mistaken.
It's Zhou Na herself!
Zhou Dana was overjoyed to see Zhou Na. He had almost given up when he was so lucky to spot her.
Sure enough, even the heavens were on his side; it was destiny.
"Xiao Na, did you see the text message I sent you?"
“I know you harbor deep resentment towards us, and we did lie to you. I can apologize to you, but I swear, the contents of that text message are true, without a trace of deception.”
Zhou Dana was worried that Zhou Na would get impatient, so he immediately adopted a very humble attitude.
Zhou Na didn't speak, she just quietly looked at Zhou Dana.
At this time,
Wang Xiuhua caught up from behind and repeated something similar.
"I'm not interested in who my parents are. Since you're not my parents, please stop bothering me. Otherwise, don't blame me for calling the police and accusing you of harassment."
Zhou Na remained expressionless, showing no emotional fluctuation whatsoever in response to what Zhou Dana and the other person said.
Because she already knew, she was naturally able to remain calm and composed.
"Xiao Na, what do you want us to do for you to forgive us for hurting you?"
"We are willing to make it up to you."
"Yes, yes, we can compensate you. Whatever you want, we'll buy it for you."
Following Zhou Dana, Wang Xiuhua quickly echoed his sentiments.
Zhou Na's attitude truly left them feeling helpless.
However, there are some things they have to do. In order to get more money and more benefits in the future, repairing the relationship with the three siblings is something they must do.
However, in Zhou Na's eyes,
The way Zhou Dana and Wang Xiuhua were trying so hard to be nice to her and beg for her forgiveness made Zhou Na feel that the two of them were definitely plotting something new.
Regardless of their motives, as long as she ignores them, the two will not succeed.
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