The other party scoffed. As expected of a rich family's child, his first reaction wasn't to find his biological parents, but rather to fear that if he were found, he wouldn't be able to enjoy his current affluent life.
"You're quite lucky. The Meng family also got rich right after you were born. On the contrary, the Tang family's son had to endure four or five years of hardship before he became wealthy."
Upon hearing this, Meng Zhiyi felt not relief, but rather increased fear.
If... if her true identity is discovered, then... will she still be able to live a life of comfort and ease? Will she still be able to buy whatever she wants like she does now?
"And what about them now?" Meng Zhiyi asked anxiously.
The man paused, "Now? Average... definitely not as good as the Meng family, but they..."
"Help me find out the Tang family's address," Meng Zhiyi interrupted the detective.
The detective shrugged indifferently, stopped talking about the topic, and instead took out his phone and opened the payment code.
Meng Zhiyi clicked her tongue, seemingly looking down on the detective's money-grubbing attitude, but still quickly transferred the money over.
Seeing the notification that 10,000 yuan had been deposited into his account, the detective contentedly put his phone back in his pocket and then took out a piece of paper from another pocket, clearly having prepared it beforehand.
"You're quick to pay, so I'll give you a perk too. This is the girl who was switched at birth."
Meng Zhiyi took the photo. It showed a beautiful girl. Even though it was a formal ID photo and she looked a bit young, the word 'beautiful' would flash through anyone's mind the moment they saw her.
The Meng family's children were all exceptionally good-looking, and although she was no less so, she still paled in comparison. She had thrown tantrums, complaining that the Meng couple had given all the good things to her older brothers, while she, as a girl, was inferior to them, and was often talked about at school!
Looking at it now, I realize that it's not that she didn't inherit it, it's that she simply doesn't have the Meng family's genes!
Suppressing her jealousy, Meng Zhiyi opened the note, which contained a handwritten address.
Without wasting any more time, Meng Zhiyi pulled down her hat brim and went out the door, hailing a taxi and getting in.
"That rude young lady is gone?" The companion came out of the break room and saw the detective smoking in the corner.
"Yes, I went to see that little girl from the Tang family."
"You're not thinking of switching back, are you? That's quite clever. I heard from insiders that the Tang family's recent plan, if it succeeds, it will be a huge success."
The detective chuckled dismissively. "I already said that the Tang family is no match for the Meng family now. That young lady was scared half to death. I was originally going to give her a heads-up, but she interrupted me herself, so don't blame me."
The detective's companions understood his approach. In their line of work, they had seen all sorts of wealthy people. If the other party was polite, they wouldn't mind offering extra services. If the other party looked down on them, they wouldn't care either; they were just doing their job for the money.
After all, no matter what, they wouldn't turn down money.
After getting out of the car, Meng Zhiyi was stopped by security guards outside.
"Please register. We need the homeowner's consent before we can let you in."
"I'm just looking for someone."
"You need to register even if you're looking for someone." The security guard handed her a pen, but Meng Zhiyi didn't take it.
After several fruitless attempts to communicate, she could only stand in the shade and watch the vehicles coming and going.
This area is considered an affluent neighborhood. Meng Zhiyi knew this because her father had planned to buy a house here years ago, but considering the inconvenience of sending his children to school, he moved to the more convenient western district.
To be honest, Tang Wan being able to stay here was somewhat unexpected for her.
But she was lucky; she saw the person she wanted to see in less than 15 minutes while sitting nearby. Amidst the comings and goings of vehicles, she was the only one walking out the gate with a backpack.
The security guard clearly recognized her and greeted her, his expression completely different from when he treated Meng Zhiyi. Tang Wan returned the greeting with a smile and politely greeted him. The security guard specifically stopped her, grabbed two lollipops for her, saying they were for his grandson and she could accept them if she didn't mind.
Tang Wan smiled and thanked her, putting one away and eating the other.
After waving goodbye to the security guard, Tang Wan carried her schoolbag down the mountainside.
Meng Zhiyi had already hidden in the bushes when she saw Tang Wan. Looking at the security guard's attitude and Tang Wan's face, which was even more beautiful than in the photos, Meng Zhiyi gritted her teeth. Only after making sure that the two were a distance apart did Meng Zhiyi come out of the bushes, make a face at the security guard, and run away.
The villa area was halfway up the mountain, and it would take a normal person half an hour to get down, let alone two 12-year-old girls. Meng Zhiyi followed behind, panting, her legs already sore and weak, while Tang Wan showed no discomfort at all, her steps still light and brisk.
Meng Zhiyi couldn't help but wonder if the Tang family had bought a house and couldn't even afford a driver? The Meng family didn't have one because Meng's father preferred to drive himself, and with so many children, having one driver for each child would be too extravagant and not in line with the Meng family's traditions. Also, their residence was close to the school, which was why they didn't have one.
But the Tang family lives halfway up a mountain and doesn't even have a driver. It's hard not to think they're just putting on a show and spending all their money on buying houses.
She stopped, panting heavily, and after a while hurriedly caught up.
After finally getting down the mountain, Meng Zhiyi thought Tang Wan would take a taxi, but she kept walking straight ahead. Meng Zhiyi felt that she hadn't walked as much in the past 12 years as she had today. If it weren't for wanting to see what was going on with the Tang family, she wouldn't have come all this way to suffer!
At the same time, she was also glad that she had been switched at birth, otherwise Tang Wan's daily life would become her daily life, and she would definitely not be able to stand such a life, she would go crazy!
Fortunately, Meng Wan didn't go too far this time, but instead entered a somewhat dilapidated building. Tang Zhiyi glanced at it disdainfully; there wasn't even a sign. After hesitating for a while, she still went inside.
Unexpectedly, he was stopped at the door.
"Hello, do you have an appointment?"
"A reservation? You need a reservation for this lousy place?" After being rejected twice, Meng Zhiyi's face fell, and her expression turned ashen.
"Yes, apart from the staff, everyone here needs to make an appointment to enter." The other person was very professional and did not change his expression because of Meng Zhiyi's words. He still had a standard smile on his face, which was impeccable.
"Isn't it just about getting me to sign up for a membership card? Tell me, how much?" Meng Zhiyi and Qin Yi had been to various high-end stores, and most of them required a membership card, so they assumed this place would be the same.
"I'm sorry, young lady, you need a card to enter here, and since you are under 18, we cannot process your application."
"Didn't a girl who was the same age as me just go in?" Meng Zhiyi shouted.
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