Jing Li remained unmoved, listening to the entire story as an observer, a slight smile playing on her lips as she lazily asked a question.
"It's clear that Uncle Cui is a very cautious person. I'm puzzled. Given your usual practices, why didn't you conduct a paternity test immediately after bringing Cui Xueling home?"
One sentence was enough to leave Cui Qianhe stunned, and after a long while, he showed an expression of regret.
"I can only blame myself for trusting the wrong person. I never expected that scoundrel to be so cunning and deceiving everyone in order to give his daughter a better future!"
The death of my sister was a huge blow to the entire Cui family. My mother, who had lost her child, was overwhelmed with grief and passed away not long after. Then my father fell ill from remorse..."
His explanation sounded reasonable.
Most people wouldn't expect the other party to switch the child, and given the subsequent blows, it's understandable that the Cui family overlooked the matter of a paternity test.
Unfortunately... Jing Li doesn't believe that this is the whole truth.
Of course, she wouldn't be foolish enough to question Cui Qianhe now, after all, there was no evidence.
"What do you plan to do now, to set things right?"
With a half-smile, Jing Li looked at Cui Xueling, who had remained silent throughout, and asked leisurely.
The Cui family members' expressions changed, and Cui Xueling shrank back, instinctively hiding behind Xiang Yiqi.
“You get attached to a cat or dog, let alone a person. Over the years, I have long regarded Xue Ling as my own child. There is no reason for her to bear the mistakes of the previous generation.”
We will announce to the public that you are Enqing's daughter. As for Xue Ling's identity, we will know what it was before and what it will be in the future.
"Ah Li, although what I'm doing is a bit much, I hope you can accept Xue Ling. I know you two had some unpleasantness before, but that's all in the past. We're family, there's no need for grudges to last overnight."
Taking a deep breath, he mustered his courage and spoke to Yiqi.
"I'm sorry, I can't do that."
Jing Li's smile grew even more radiant, but her eyes held no warmth whatsoever.
Almost as soon as she finished speaking, Cui Xueling burst into tears.
Sniffling, she stood up and spoke, her voice choked with emotion.
"I'm sorry, it's all because of my biological parents that Ali, the real daughter, has suffered so much outside. Thank you, Mom, Dad and Brother, for taking care of me all this time. Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today."
Though I am not your biological child, I am better than yours. Because of your protection, I was able to grow up carefree. Your daughter is unfilial, for I will no longer be able to stay by your side.
Sobbing uncontrollably, Cui Xueling knelt down before the Cui family of three and kowtowed three times.
Then he turned to Jing Li and kowtowed heavily, "A Li, I apologize for my parents' selfish behavior. I hope you can be magnanimous and forgive them. I also beg you to take good care of my parents and brother in my absence..."
Throughout the entire process, Jing Li accepted her kowtow without any expression.
Compared to her indifference, Cui Xueling's understanding and vulnerability seem so genuine, kind, and beautiful, making her all the more endearing.
"Enough, Jing Li, are you still going to take advantage of our kindness and usurp our position by driving Xue Ling out of the Cui family? Your mother's choice to leave the Cui family was her own choice, and my family doesn't owe you or your mother anything!"
Xue Ling, you're a victim too. There's no need for you to apologize or beg her. How could someone as selfish as her possibly care for anyone?
Cui Yu's face was cold, his eyes filled with heartache as he pulled up the sobbing Cui Xueling.
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