Xia Congwen immediately called the mall and learned that the person who signed and swiped the card was named Xia Zhiyang, so he silently hung up.
Qi An's phone rang soon after, and as soon as he answered, he heard Xia Congwen's furious roar.
"Xia Zhiyang, you madman, what have you done? When did you steal my card? Do you even know how much money you spent?"
Qi An held the phone further away and said impatiently, "What are you barking like a dog for? You scared me."
Xia Congwen: "..."
"It's just a little money that cost you. Look how stingy you are. Not to mention the money you've spent on that imposter over the years, the money she's secretly transferred to her parents is more than that."
"What? You're complaining after spending a mere million-odd on your own daughter? You idiot, are you addicted to being a sucker?"
Xia Congwen retorted angrily, "That's stealing."
Qi An said indifferently, "Oh, then call the police."
Xia Congwen: "..."
What should I say when I call the police?
They're saying my stupid son stole my card and spent all the money?
All that could be heard through the receiver was Xia Congwen's heavy breathing; he was clearly furious.
"Your mother is in the hospital being treated, and you still have the mind to go shopping? Xia Zhiyang, are you even human?"
"Is he dead?"
"..."
"Looks like she's not dead. If she's sick, she should see a doctor. What can I do standing there? Should I just squat by her bedside and cheer her on?"
"Besides, she was in the emergency room because of Xia Mingyue, what does that have to do with me? She's Xia Mingyue's good mother, whoever's mother is responsible, don't blame me."
Xia Congwen was so angry that he couldn't say a word.
This rebellious son has progressed from autism to bipolar disorder; his condition is terminal and beyond cure.
Qi An continued, "Alright, that's enough. I'm busy here. If you're really too free, just transfer some more money over, I..."
The call was hung up.
Qi An waved his phone at Yao Wangdi: "Look, this is supposed to be a university professor? He's so rude. You mustn't follow his example."
Yao Wangdi covered her mouth and chuckled; she really liked her brother's spirits.
When the two finally finished playing and returned home, Xia Congwen and his family of three were sitting in the living room waiting for them.
All three were astonished by Yao Wangdi's miraculous transformation.
Unexpectedly, in just half a day, that ugly duckling, who was both unsophisticated and insecure, has transformed into a confident and graceful swan.
Lin Zhi looked at Yao Wangdi's face, which resembled hers even more after she dressed up, and felt a moment of disorientation.
It's so similar! This is exactly what she imagined her daughter would look like when she was pregnant. What a pity...
"You still have the nerve to come back?"
Xia Congwen, with a bandage wrapped around his forehead, roared at Qi An.
Qi An pulled Yao Wangdi to sit down on the sofa and said nonchalantly:
"I'm not the one who's being taken advantage of to raise someone else's child, and I'm not the one who's embarrassed in the hospital, so why should I feel ashamed?"
"you……"
Xia Congwen was panting heavily, but he didn't dare to make another move.
Xia Zhiyang, that madman, doesn't care that he's his father; if a fight breaks out, he'll be the one who suffers.
Lin Zhi looked haggard and said wearily, "Alright, let's get down to business."
"etc."
Qi An pointed at Xia Mingyue, who was huddled in the corner of the sofa, too ashamed to look up: "Why is she still here?"
Lin Zhi glanced at Yao Wangdi and said with some guilt, "We've decided to keep Mingyue. She's still young, and it's normal for her to make a mistake when she's confused."
“Wangdi, don’t blame me… Mom, you know what Mingyue’s family is like. She’s been spoiled since she was little. How can she stand it when she goes back?”
"You are my biological daughter, and I will definitely make it up to you. Please don't blame Mingyue, okay? I'll have her apologize to you."
Xia Mingyue cried pitifully and bowed deeply to Yao Wangdi.
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I took your place, and I'll give it all back to you."
But I really can't bear to leave my parents. Please, please let me stay. I won't take anything from you.
Xia Congwen softened his tone and advised, "Wangdi, just name your conditions, and Dad will grant them."
Yao Wangdi calmly said, "Fine, call the police now and let her parents go to jail."
"no."
Xia Mingyue cried as she refused, "They raised you for sixteen years, even if they wronged you, you don't have to be so heartless, do you?"
Lin Zhi also said with difficulty, "After all, they are Mingyue's biological parents. I heard that your younger brother has intellectual disabilities and needs someone to take care of him. Let's just forget about it."
Qi An sneered, "So, 'let it go'? Professor Lin really knows how to be generous with other people's money. So, my sister deserved to suffer all that?"
No one responded to Qi An's words.
Next, the couple, along with Xia Mingyue, worked together to win over Yao Wangdi, trying to persuade her to let Xia Mingyue stay.
If it were Yao Wangdi from half a day ago, she definitely wouldn't have given in after a few words, but now she's Yao Niu Hulu Wangdi, being lectured by Qi An.
The three of them tried everything, from appealing to family ties to moral blackmail.
Despite all our talking, Yao Wangdi just wouldn't nod.
"I'll say it one last time, I don't want to. This family can't have her or me, it can't have me or her."
Her brother said that she should never sacrifice herself to please others, and she listened to him.
Half an hour later, seeing that Yao Wangdi was almost in tears from being annoyed, Qi An slammed his hand on the table and said coldly:
"There's no point in repeating the same old story. I'll give you two choices: one, let Xia Mingyue get lost; two, the two of us leave."
Xia Congwen sneered, "Who are you threatening? You're an idiot, and you're with her. How many days can you last? You'll probably be begging for mercy in less than three days."
"Then you won't need to trouble yourself."
Qi An gave a disdainful laugh and continued:
"So you've made your choice? Let me emphasize this: once you step out this door, it'll be too late for regrets. I never look back."
Xia Congwen was enraged by her words: "I'm waiting for you to come back and beg me."
Qi An laughed arrogantly: "You're wrong, you're the one begging me."
After saying that, Qi An stopped arguing with him and turned to Yao Wangdi, asking, "Do you want to come with your brother?"
Without hesitation, Yao Wangdi reached out and grabbed Qi An's sleeve, answering her question with her actions.
Qi An smiled and patted her head: "Aren't you afraid of suffering with your brother? If you stay, you'll be the true daughter of the Xia family."
Yao Wangdi smiled and said, "I'm not afraid. I'm willing to eat coarse food with my brother. That's how I've lived for the past ten years or so."
She can tell who is sincere and who is not.
Fu Gui clapped his hands excitedly: "Little Wangdi has a discerning eye! Back in the day, that's how I managed to get on An'an's good side."
Little girl, your good fortune is yet to come; you will be incredibly grateful for the choice you've made now.
Yao Wangdi followed Qi An and left without looking back.
Behind her came Linzhi's tearful cry: "Wangdi, do you have to do this?"
Yao Wangdi said without turning her head, "Just pretend I was never here. Anyway, you have Xia Mingyue, such an excellent daughter, which is enough for you."
She doesn't want love that comes from begging!
The two of them simply disappeared outside the door, taking nothing with them.
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