"It was bound to happen sooner or later, but if we wanted to hide it, we could."
Qiao Lian'er took something out of her sleeve—a human skin mask that she had bought in the state capital.
As its name suggests, it is made from real human skin, from a young female death row inmate. It is delicate and thin, with the fine hairs clearly visible on it.
She was initially a little uncomfortable and wanted to buy a fake, but then she thought, if she's going to put on an act, she should make it as real as possible.
"When the Chu family comes to investigate, we can wear this on our face and get away with it."
The Qiao family elders realized that although Lian'er had expressed her opinion that it would be good to take him back, their wishes should take precedence.
They can admit it if they want, or she'll help them cover it up if they don't.
In her heart, they were more important than her maternal grandparents.
However, seeing her maternal grandparents passing away from missing their daughter, she gave them a bracelet of extraordinary significance as soon as they met, showing how much they cherished her, and she had to watch helplessly as the Chu family's fortunes declined completely.
Lian'er must be feeling very sad.
"Grandpa and Grandma, I'm going to sleep now. You should go to sleep early too."
Qiao Lian'er forced a smile and went out the door, seemingly forgetting about the human skin mask.
Grandma Qiao picked up the human skin mask. Based on her decades of life experience, she could tell at a glance that it was peeled off a human face. Normally, she wouldn't dare to look at it, as she would only feel it was bad luck.
But now, this thing can "protect" her daughter, allowing Qiao Yunni to forever remain their daughter.
To realize this wish, the human skin mask is a lifeline.
"Old man, what do you think?" Old Mrs. Qiao asked.
Without a doubt, Lian'er already knew and was certain of it, but she just didn't say it too clearly.
The sickle was leaving them some leeway.
Old Man Qiao was very confused and couldn't make up his mind.
“Let’s go inside and discuss this properly,” Old Man Qiao said.
The old master of the Chu family is about to reach the end of his career, so they need to make a decision soon. If they are determined to be ruthless, they should be ruthless and they should recognize their relatives as soon as possible.
Otherwise, if she were to be taken back, Yunni would be facing a family that was desolate and hopeless.
Qiao Lian'er stood under the eaves, looking at the clear moon in the sky, her feelings more complicated than ever before.
She wanted to be recognized again, not only because of blood ties and to prove that the Chu family elders were good people, but also because she had practical considerations.
She wants to expand her business to the state capital, buy shops, buildings, and houses there, and make her business grow bigger and bigger like a snowball.
With the Chu family as a foothold and base, it would be convenient for her to manage everything.
Moreover, although Old Master Chu has been an official for many years and his current position is relatively low, his extensive network of connections over the years is enough to help him and at least save him a lot of trouble.
Amidst the crowing of roosters and barking of dogs, dawn broke. Old Mrs. Qiao opened the door, her eyes red and swollen with dark circles under them.
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