Chapter 27
When I got home in the evening, Butler Song said that Kasu had sent an invitation to a commemorative dinner to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the company. It would be held next Friday and would be on a large scale. He asked Xue Mi if she was interested in attending.
At a dinner of this scale, there is a high probability that Xue Mi will meet everyone she wants to meet.
Having this kind of opportunity would save her trouble as she wouldn't have to go through everyone one by one. Xue Mi naturally nodded in agreement.
But now, she felt more and more that she was in urgent need of an assistant.
Although Butler Song managed the internal affairs in an orderly manner, and there was a smart and capable team of Lawyer Feng and Accountant Yi to help out, Xue Mi still felt more and more tired and had more and more things to do.
Especially when attending that kind of dinner party, she needs an assistant to help her remind the names and identities of the guests from time to time - when she was a corporate slave, she was impatient to remember the names of all the leaders, and now it is even more so.
Butler Song nodded, wrote down the boss's request, and went to recruit suitable interviewees according to the request.
Xue Mi couldn't help but sigh. Although Butler Song's annual salary was high, it was really worry-free. She just hoped that the newly hired assistant could also match Butler Song's level.
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After returning home, Shao Zhaoyun became more and more uneasy.
Her daughter had finally found a satisfactory and wealthy husband. His parents were both well-known and respectable people, and they had high expectations for their daughter-in-law. Shao Zhaoyun was too embarrassed to let the other party know about the mess in their family - if it affected her daughter's marriage, it would be terrible.
As long as the termination of the adoption relationship is not completed, she always feels like there is a bomb hidden in her heart that may explode at any time.
Since you have already done what is necessary, there is no need to drag it out. It is best to get the person out quickly.
She urged her husband to end his father-daughter relationship with Xue Mi as soon as possible.
Xue Changdong drank a little wine that night, and was lying drunk on the sofa, rubbing his beer belly, and said vaguely: "Why are you in such a hurry? Women are always fussy. They say things are being done, so why rush them?"
"Our daughter is getting married soon, how can we not be anxious? I tell you, I ran into that little girl Xue Mi on the street today. Maybe she heard the rumors and came back to cause trouble on purpose." She thought about it and the more she thought about it, the more she felt that this was the case. "I have long said that your sister is unreliable and always sides with outsiders. Maybe it was her who instigated Xue Mi to come back."
She suddenly remembered, "Oh, 5②4⑨０819二, didn't you say that your sister was the witness when the house was divided? What if she helps Xue Mi to make trouble?"
Xue Changdong didn't take it seriously before, but when he heard this, he finally jumped up excitedly: "She dares!"
After yelling, he managed to calm down and said impatiently: "Alright, alright, I'll go and urge this matter and ask my friend to get it done as soon as possible. Xue Mi is back now, so let her come over and sign, and let's forget about it."
At the end, he got angry again: "I told you this girl is an ungrateful person. I've raised her for more than 20 years, but she never came back to see me. All the money I spent on her over the years was wasted."
Shao Zhaoyun also advised him: "Now you can't worry about whether you will make a loss or not. The most important thing is to keep the house first."
The next afternoon, Xue Mi received a call from Lawyer Feng, saying that they had officially filed a lawsuit and applied to terminate the adoption relationship on the grounds that Xue Mi did not respect her elders and the relationship had completely deteriorated.
Xue Mi: Oh no, I finally can’t wait any longer.
Originally, this kind of adoption relationship could be terminated by agreement, and it would be enough to go to the notary office and sign. Xue Mi didn't know whether the other party had come to find her, but didn't find her, so she was still prepared to make this matter a reality, so she simply sued her directly in court.
Since you've filed a lawsuit, you should just respond.
To be honest, Xue Mi has been looking forward to this for a long time.
This kind of simple civil case followed the simplified procedure. In addition, the defendant, Xue Mi, actively responded to the lawsuit, and the trial was held on the third day after the lawsuit was filed.
On the night before the lawsuit was confirmed, Butler Song suddenly handed Xue Mi a large envelope, saying that it was given to him in advance by Ms. Mi, and asked Xue Mi to take it out if he was ready to sue Xue Changdong.
"My mother left another letter?" Xue Mi was stunned and took the heavy envelope.
This was a large manila envelope, which seemed to contain a lot of things. When I opened it, I found two property ownership certificates, several IOUs, document proof, and a letter.
Xue Mi opened the letter first. Sure enough, it was written in the familiar handwriting and style:
"Dear daughter, surprise! You have received another letter from me!"
Xue Mi smiled subconsciously with her eyes curved.
"I already know what you are going to do next - I will curse you again, Xue Changdong is really a piece of shit.
I'm sorry that you have such a bad father. This guy is selfish, hypocritical, petty, and has absolutely no good qualities at all. I believe you will definitely not object to my evaluation of this guy.
However, this guy is not completely useless. On the first day I met him, I discovered that his fate was very strange. Although it is of no use under normal circumstances, it can help cover up the risk of my daughter, that is, you, being noticed by fate. ”
Seeing this, Xue Mi couldn't help but be stunned.
"You should already know that our bloodline is very unusual. It can probably be traced back to the great witches of ancient times. Unfortunately, we have long lost the ability to call the wind and rain, and can only occasionally glimpse the trajectory of fate."
"However, along with the ability, there is also a curse that has been passed down from ancient times to the present day."
"In our clan, all daughters are descendants of a single daughter. Each generation inherits the mother's surname and continues the tradition left by our ancestors - from the moment a child leaves the mother's body, it is destined that they will never see each other again."
"Once they meet, one of them will surely die."
Xue Mi shuddered.
"I grew up like this when I was a kid, and then I met Xue Changdong."
"That guy is a piece of trash, but thanks to him, I at least have a blood child, that is you. I even stole three years of time with you. It was really the most perfect experience."
"You were so sweet, innocent and carefree, and I was able to hug you, kiss you, and watch you learn to walk and talk. Those were the happiest three years of my life - until I had to leave."
"However, Xue Changdong's sister is a good person. I believe you can get some maternal love from her that I can't give you. I'm really sorry, my baby, because of my willfulness, you once again experienced a childhood similar to mine."
"Now, the reason why you can see this letter must be that Xue Changdong has gone crazy again - I'm sorry, this guy has always been a lunatic, and it seems that there has been no improvement over the years."
"After I died, the concealing effect of Xue Changdong's fate on you became much weaker, and your ability also awakened. However, although it is weak, it still has some effect, which is better than nothing."
"If you don't want to remove this layer of protection, I left you something that can prove your blood relationship. Maybe it can even let that old man spend some time in jail for forging evidence."
"If you guys completely cut off ties, I can't tell whether this is a good thing or a bad thing... Your future will become very vague, and I can't see it clearly."
"If you are determined to break off the relationship, I have left you something useful. In short, you must not let that bastard down. By the way, you don't need to change your surname. Just follow your aunt's surname. Mom has calculated for you. This surname can ensure that you live a long and peaceful life until old age."
"That cursed surname will end with my generation."
"No matter which one you decide to choose in the end, my dear daughter, mom will definitely support you!"
"By the way, this is really the last letter. I'll trust you the rest of the way!"
Xue Mi looked at the letter and couldn't help laughing for a while, but then gradually showed sadness.
Fate, curse, and the fact that mother and daughter cannot meet each other all seem like a joke, but unfortunately, this joke happened to her.
It's not funny at all.
She took out the contents of the envelope one by one.
Just as my mother wrote in the letter, there was everything.
Xue Mi stared at these things in a daze for a while, then her expression became firm again. She tore up the documents and evidence that could prove the parent-child relationship bit by bit, and then burned them.
After the burning was complete, she called Lawyer Feng.
After Lawyer Feng arrived, he carefully looked at the items and said, "These pieces of evidence are very useful. We should be able to successfully recover the ownership of the property."
Although she was determined to sever the relationship, Xue Mi was not prepared to give the big house to Xue Changdong's family for free.
Even if she has enough house and money now, even if she donates it, it is better than giving it to that family!
However, she had originally planned to use some more unsavory means, but she didn't expect that her mother had already paved the way for her.
"I will prepare the relevant materials and file the complaint directly after the lawsuit is over," said Feng. "To be honest, I always feel that Ms. Mi seems to have anticipated the current situation in advance."
Xue Mi laughed softly: "Maybe my mother is actually a prophet?"
Lawyer Feng thought she was joking and laughed out loud too.
The next day was the day of trial.
Because the scheduled time was three o'clock in the afternoon, the plaintiff and the defendant accidentally met in front of the court door.
On the plaintiff's side, Xue Rui had to go to work, so the couple Xue Changdong and Shao Zhaoyun, and a young lawyer came together.
On the defendant's side, there was only Xue Mi and a lawyer with outstanding demeanor and manners.
The young lawyer blinked, feeling that the defendant's lawyer looked a little familiar, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that he must be overthinking it.
Which famous lawyer would take on such a small case with a commission of only a few thousand dollars?
Xue Changdong saw Xue Mi from afar and subconsciously frowned, looking away. Shao Zhaoyun first confirmed that Xue Changdong's sister did not come with them, and only Xue Mi was there. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at Xue Mi triumphantly, her eyes full of joy of victory.
Xue Mi still looked normal, with neither joy nor anger on her face. She was calm and even nodded politely to the two of them. She looked very peaceful.
Does this girl want to play the emotional card and change her father's decision? Shao Zhaoyun curled her lips, thinking that this child was really too naive.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the court opened, the plaintiff had just submitted his evidence and before he had time to ask questions, the defendant took the initiative to express his willingness to terminate the adoption relationship with Xue Changdong.
The whole process was over in less than 10 minutes, which made Xue Changdong and Shao Zhaoyun, who originally thought that Xue Mi was going to make a big scene, a little confused.
What they didn't expect was that Xue Mi was even willing to return all the living expenses that Xue Changdong had paid for them over the years.
Xue Changdong, who had been holding a stern face, finally softened after hearing these words. He felt that he had not raised this daughter in vain.
But as he listened to Lawyer Xue Mi reading out the detailed list of living expenses, his expression gradually became unsightly again.
Even the judge felt that even if the plaintiff was just an adoptive father, his actions were too unkind.
This list is calculated based on the minimum annual living expenses. In fact, this is considered too much, because Xue Mi has barely eaten a few bites of food in Xue Changdong's house over the years.
She lived in the countryside for the first few years, and later she either stayed at her aunt's house or lived in a boarding school. Her tuition and living expenses were all paid by her aunt's family, so Xue Changdong had basically nothing to do with it.
Listening to the series of evidence listed by the lawyer, the judge couldn't help but feel confused: Could it be that the identities of the plaintiff and the defendant were reversed?
In the end, all the expenses for 18 years added up to only about 60,000 yuan, which Xue Mi transferred to Xue Changdong on the spot. From then on, they were completely even.
After Xue Changdong received the money, his face turned red and white, he was annoyed and angry. He just felt that he should have killed the girl directly back then.
It was such a waste to give birth to this person - no, now it doesn’t even matter to him whether to have another child or not.
The judge was stunned by these series of reversals, and felt a little pity for this quiet and pretty girl. He banged the gavel and quickly pronounced the case closed.
He was also very happy to be able to get off work early.
The court announced on the spot that the adoption relationship between Xue Changdong and Xue Mi was terminated, and all related rights and obligations were also terminated.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Unexpectedly, the next second, Xue Mi's lawyer stood up with a smile on his face and said to the plaintiff who had just closed the case: "Since everyone is here, I will inform you in person that my client is about to file a complaint, demanding that the defendant return the three-story house at No. 22 Changxing Middle Road, which originally belonged to Mi Yaqiu, to my client, the only heir of Ms. Mi Yaqiu, and compensate for the rent illegally occupied and obtained over the years, totaling 2.125 million yuan."
As soon as these words came out, Xue Changdong, who was already in a bad mood, became furious on the spot: "Asshole, what are you talking about? Why should I give you my house!"
Shao Zhaoyun also started to curse along with her husband, her voice was sharp and shrill, even more aggressive than Xue Changdong's.
When the judge heard that there was still melon, he couldn't help but prick up his ears.
Unfortunately, Lawyer Feng did not reveal any more information. He just smiled slightly, submitted a new lawsuit amid the couple's helpless and furious curses, and then drove away with his client in a luxury car that was obviously very expensive.
Xue Changdong's face turned pale. If it wasn't difficult to beat someone up in court, he would have beaten that damn girl Xue Mi until she had a black eye and a swollen face.
Even so, he still spat fiercely in the direction of the car going away, and continued to curse: "What a wishful thinking, a mere adopted daughter who was kicked out, and you still want to get my house? Bah!"
Shao Zhaoyun also felt that what the lawyer said just now was simply a fantasy, but when she saw the luxury car, her confidence involuntarily weakened by three points: "That damn girl can't really have any evidence? Or ask your sister to help her?"
"Absolutely impossible. She is just trying to disgust me in front of me," Xue Changdong said angrily. "I have kicked everyone out. What right does she have to ask for the house? I have lived in this house for more than 20 years. She is nothing!"
Seeing her husband's confident look, Shao Zhaoyun breathed a sigh of relief.
Yes, the adoption relationship has been dissolved, why does she still want a big house and a rent of 2 million? What a joke!
Xue Mi sat in the back seat of the car, feeling relaxed.
This trivial matter was finally completely resolved. From then on, she felt relaxed and had no burden at all.
At this moment, she seemed to feel that something in the dark seemed to loosen suddenly.
Suddenly, Xue Mi turned around and smiled as she extended her hand to Lawyer Feng: "I really want to trouble you today. Please help me solve a big problem."
Lawyer Feng didn't quite understand why they suddenly shook hands in the car, but he shook hands back subconsciously.
Sorry, I still can't see anything.
Xue Mi withdrew her hand, but she didn't feel too disappointed.
Anyway, it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't, she's gotten used to it.
At this moment, Xue Mi received another call from her aunt.
As soon as the call was connected, the aunt started cursing Xue Changdong on the phone again, and she dared to use all kinds of nasty words to describe him, cursing him as worse than an animal.
"Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs. This bastard has completely lost his conscience just for half a house! How can you just admit it? Let's appeal. I'll testify for you. No matter what, you must get back what belongs to you!"
"Aunt, don't be angry. This is a good thing. From now on, I will completely cut off all ties with that guy." Xue Mi said with a smile.
"It doesn't matter whether you recognize that guy or not," said the eldest aunt, "but that house was left to you by your biological mother, why should they get it for free? If you don't dare, I will help you to make a scene!"
She was probably so angry that she didn't even care about the respect between relatives that she had repeatedly emphasized to her daughter before: "Isn't Xue Rui getting married? Let's go to her wedding and make trouble. I wonder if this shameless couple can stand it!"
Xue Mi laughed out loud and said sweetly, "Aunt, I have just filed a lawsuit in court, demanding that Xue Changdong return the house to me. Don't worry, I will definitely win this lawsuit."
It's not even half a set, but a whole set, and she wants it back!
After scolding for so long, she finally heard some good news, and her aunt's mood gradually calmed down: "It's good that you have an idea. If you need to testify or something, just call me aunt. I will definitely stand on your side and help both the right and the relatives!"
Even if the person on that side was her own brother, she would favor him without hesitation.
Who told me that this little girl was almost raised by myself? Why should she be bullied by others?
She didn't agree anyway.
Xue Mi's expression, which had been somewhat cold and hard because of facing the couple, softened completely, and her voice became thin and soft, like a little girl who was acting coquettishly: "Aunt, I know that you have always been the one protecting me, but from now on, you don't have to worry about anything. From now on, it's my turn to be filial to you."
The eldest aunt was amused by Xue Mi's words and turned from angry to laughing: "Girl, you are better at talking than your sister. Unlike her, she will make me angry all day long!"
"By the way, Xiao Tao said that you won't start work until next week, so come to your aunt's house more often when you have time. Your uncle said that his fishing skills will improve a lot when he knows you are coming."
"Hey, how about I come tonight? I know a place that is especially suitable for fishing. My uncle will definitely like it. I'll take you to see it tomorrow. I guarantee you'll be surprised." Her voice was like that of a naughty little girl who secretly hid many precious gifts and prepared to surprise people.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom parked downstairs in the civil servants' residential area obviously attracted a lot of people's attention.
Among them was Ma Wei, who came to his girlfriend's house for dinner again.
He was from another place and came to City S for work. According to Xue Xiaotao, he was extremely lucky to have found such a beautiful girlfriend and to be able to often come to her house for meals.
But he felt that the luckiest thing today was that he came across this beautiful customized Phantom again.
After seeing this car last time, Ma Wei checked it online and confirmed that it was indeed a customized car, exclusively for top wealthy people and a symbol of status and power.
However, how could such a nice car appear in this ordinary residential area?
He scratched his head, indicating that he didn't quite understand.
After circling around the car for a long time with a salivating look on his face, Ma Wei finally went upstairs reluctantly before his saliva started dripping down.
If he didn't go upstairs, he would probably be scolded by his girlfriend again.
After entering the room, he noticed that Xiaotao's cousin, whom he had met before, was also there and was whispering to Xiaotao with a smile on her face.
Xiao Tao ignored her boyfriend and kept pestering her cousin and acting coquettishly.
Ma Wei suddenly felt a little sour in his heart and couldn't help but prick up his ears to listen to what the two people were saying.
"Wang Meimei Fitness Club? I heard that the training there is quite professional. Sister, have you also got a membership card there?" Xue Xiaotao asked curiously.
Xue Mi nodded: "My card can be bound to family members. I'll bind one for you. You can try it next time. It feels really good."
Especially the massage services and beauty spas, which are not only comfortable but also allow you to hear a lot of gossip.
Xue Xiaotao acted coquettishly again: "I don't dare to go alone, sister, why don't you take me with you when you go."
Ma Wei had never seen such a coquettish and delicate look before.
He didn't even know that his girlfriend, who was as fiery as a hot pepper, had this side!
He couldn't help but cough, trying to get his girlfriend's attention.
Unfortunately, the attempt failed. Xue Xiaotao still didn't even bother to look at him, and was still nudging her sister and whispering intimate things.
Ma Wei finally couldn't hold it in any longer and took the initiative to start a conversation: "Xiao Tao, how was your interview today?"
This bastard just keeps bringing up issues that are not relevant to the topic.
Xue Xiaotao rolled her eyes and said, "It's over. It's nothing serious. I don't want to talk about it."
The implication is: Shut up, I don’t want to bother with you, you spoils the fun guy.
Ma Wei immediately shut up.
Xue Mi just found out that Xiao Tao had an interview today and asked her what happened.
Xue Xiaotao had a completely different attitude towards her sister. She felt aggrieved and threw herself on her sister: "HR thinks my last job was too short and I am not stable. If my boss is a decent person, I don't want to resign!"
These disgusting capitalists only empathize with people in the same class as themselves and don't care about what their employees think.
Xue Mi patted her sister's shoulder sympathetically.
Xue Xiaotao studied supply chain in college, and after graduation she barely found a job that was slightly related to her field. In fact, when she first accepted the offer, she was already prepared to travel frequently, but her boss was really unkind. The most outrageous thing was that she had only been away for a month, and the next day after she came back, she was asked to go out of town for another half a month. Xue Xiaotao finally couldn't stand it anymore and quit her boss.
"I'll ask for you if there is a job suitable for you. Do you have any direction in mind?" Xue Mi said.
"Thank you, sister," Xue Xiaotao smiled sweetly, "I really want to continue working in the supply chain field, but it would be better if I didn't have to travel so much."
She previously worked in logistics delivery, but in her heart, she would rather work in data analysis. However, her academic qualifications are not particularly outstanding, and it is difficult to find a job now, so she cannot be picky.
Xue Mi nodded: "I know, I'll push you over when I have the chance."
Although she didn't know where such a vacancy could be found, finding a job for her sister was not a difficult task for her now.
Xue Mi turned to her aunt and said, "By the way, aunt, I have sued Xue Changdong's family. He will definitely come to trouble you when the time comes, so I found a new place for you to live. I think you will like it."
The eldest aunt waved her hand nonchalantly: "Why bother with so much trouble? If he dares to come over, I will scold him to death! What a shameless guy! He dares not to acknowledge his own daughter, so I won't acknowledge him as my brother either!"
Xue Mi said coquettishly: "Aunt, I live there now too, you guys can go and keep me company, otherwise it would be too boring for me to live alone in such a big house."
"A house? Could it be that your company arranged a place for you to live?" Xue Xiaotao asked curiously.
I have heard for a long time that Kasu is well treated and that management can be arranged to live in townhouses. Xue Rui has boasted about it before, saying that if her fiancé can hold on for a few more years, he will also be eligible for this.
Could it be that her sister moved in directly?
Unexpectedly, Xue Mi shook her head and said, "No, you will know when you go and see it tomorrow."
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