Unlike the meal on the second floor, the atmosphere at the Qin family's meal was unusually tense, with everyone preoccupied with their own thoughts.
After dinner, Qin Weiwei scurried into her room, while Qin Zhen led Qin Suisui to the living room to sit down.
"You didn't get into Aurora University's graduate program?"
"Um!"
Qin Suisui was too lazy to explain; she hadn't actually pursued graduate studies at Aurora University, so that interpretation was acceptable.
Hearing Sui Sui's affirmative answer, Qin Zhen felt disappointed. His eldest daughter had always been an excellent student and had never caused him any trouble since she was a child. This time, she actually failed to get into Aurora University's graduate program.
Thinking about what Xiaofang had just said about Suisui's relationship, his face darkened and his tone became displeased.
"So what are your plans after coming back this time?"
Seeing that her father had finally gotten to the point, Qin Suisui leaned back and whispered.
“Dad, you once said that after I graduate from college, you would give me the property that Mom left me, as well as my mother’s belongings.”
Wang Fang, who had been eavesdropping behind the kitchen door, became anxious when she heard that her stepdaughter wanted to take back the property on Nanyang Street. She couldn't care less about hiding and quickly came out.
“Sui Sui, your father said that he will give you that property on Nanyang Street as part of your dowry when you get married. You just graduated from university this year, so what’s the rush?”
After she finished speaking, she didn't forget to wink at Qin Zhen.
Qin Zhen was clearly taken aback, but after a moment's thought, he realized that the property on Nanyang Street brought in more than five thousand yuan in rent every month.
Weiwei is currently in the second year of junior high school. The cost of various tutoring classes is nearly 100,000 yuan a year, and the rent can be used to supplement the family income.
Thinking that the cost of Weiwei going to high school would only increase, Qin Zhen smiled awkwardly at Sui Sui.
"Sui Sui, I'll keep that property for you for now, and you can take it with you as part of your dowry when you get married."
The answer was exactly what she expected, and a hint of mockery flashed in Qin Suisui's eyes.
“Dad, that’s the property my mom left me. It has nothing to do with you, and it’s not like you can take it with you as part of my dowry.”
She felt a tightness in her chest, and her voice grew colder and colder.
“I was supposed to take it back when I went to university, but Aunt Wang cried and said that the family expenses were high and without this rent, Weiwei couldn’t even afford tutoring. She asked me to give it back to me after I graduated from university, because I was her younger sister. Now that I’ve graduated, it has become my dowry!”
"I didn't want to bring this up, but your nonchalant attitude makes it impossible for me to. During my four years of university, you didn't give me a single penny for living expenses, let alone tuition. And now you're even going so far as to call the property that belongs to me my dowry in front of me!"
"Don't you receive a scholarship every year? I stay at home to take care of your father and sister, and I have no other income. Your father's salary alone supports the whole family. Shouldn't you help him out?"
Wang Fang's voice was shrill, though she didn't show it on her face, she kept cursing Qin Suihui in her heart, calling her an ungrateful wretch.
"The scholarship is only enough for tuition. What about living expenses? I have to work hard to earn my living expenses through part-time jobs. While others are enjoying university life, I am busy making a living every day."
Seeing that her father remained silent with his head down, Qin Suisui's last hope vanished.
"Is your family really struggling? Dad earns over ten thousand a month, plus a year-end bonus. As long as you don't spend extravagantly, how could it not be enough?"
Wang Fang's expression suddenly changed. Qin Suisui actually knew about Lao Qin's salary. It must have been that gossipy old woman on the second floor who told this brat. She gritted her teeth in hatred.
Left with no other choice, she could only look at Qin Zhen, who was bowing his head and remaining silent, and raise her voice.
"Old Qin, I can't take care of your daughter anymore, you'll have to take care of her yourself."
Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, Qin Zhen could only look up.
“Sui Sui, your family is indeed facing difficulties. Your sister still needs to pay for various tutoring fees, and your aunt and I are really short of money.”
"If you can't afford it, don't pay it. I never had a single tutoring session from childhood to adulthood, and I still got into university."
Qin Suisui's attitude was more resolute than ever before.
“My sister is already struggling with her studies, and you’ve enrolled her in all sorts of art classes. Now she’s not doing well in either area. From now on, you should put one of them aside and focus on her studies or art.”
"Qin Suisui, your decision doesn't count!"
Wang Fang was so angry that she almost smashed the cup in her hand.
"If I don't have the final say on the properties under my name, then who does?"
Qin Suisui coldly looked at the furious woman opposite her. The reason she hadn't cared before was because she still had a sliver of hope in her heart. Unfortunately, some people don't cherish that.
"Qin Suisui, if you want to step into this house again in the future, and want to have this family home again, you'd better not mention that house again."
Wang Fang raised her head and lowered her eyelids, threatening him. After more than ten years of subtle influence, she had long since mastered Lao Qin's control.
She glared at Qin Zhen, who was keeping his head down and remaining silent: "Old Qin, say something!"
"well!"
Qin Zhen sighed and looked up at his eldest daughter.
"Sui Sui, once your sister goes to university, the family will be better off. At that time, Dad will decide to give you that property."
Qin Suisui closed her eyes briefly and then opened them again, her eyes revealing a coldness.
“Dad, I don’t need you to make the decision. That property belongs to me.”
She glanced around and then coldly looked at the two people opposite her: "Not only that one, but half of this property once belonged to my mother, and I also have a share in this one."
"You're dreaming!"
Wang Fang glared angrily at Qin Zhen.
"Old Qin, I told you she's an ingrate, and you complained that I was being mean. Did you hear me? You're not even dead yet, and you're already eyeing your inheritance."
"Qin Suisui, how dare you talk like that? I'm still here, and you're already eyeing this property?"
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