"What did you say?" Xu Qingyun was startled and subconsciously looked at Ji Hanchen beside her.
Li Jianhua gritted his teeth in hatred, "Back then, my wife suffered a severe postpartum hemorrhage, and I couldn't afford the medical expenses, so I watched helplessly as she passed away!"
"At that time, Ye Boyun's wife was also giving birth there, so I switched his child with Ye Xiao's."
"I thought my child would have a good life after becoming a rich heiress, but when I sorted through my wife's belongings, I found out that she had been forcibly taken by Ye Boyun."
“I went to Ye Xiao and secretly had a DNA test done. She’s not my child at all; she’s Ye Boyun’s biological daughter!”
The news was like a thunderbolt, exploding in Xu Qingyun's heart.
It turns out that this damned old man in front of us switched my mother and Ye Xiao!
There was no mistake at all; the babies were maliciously switched!
Someone cruelly altered the trajectory of my mother's life and stripped her of her identity!
In that instant, a torrent of anger descended from the sky. She pulled out her hairpin and stabbed it fiercely into Li Jianhua's neck!
"Ugh..." A muffled groan brought Xu Qingyun back to her senses, and she was shocked to discover that Ji Hanchen had taken the blow for Li Jianhua!
Xu Qingyun felt a pang of pain in her heart and immediately covered his hand. "Ji Hanchen! Why did you do this?!"
Ji Hanchen's eyes were full of seriousness. "Killing him would dirty your hands. This hairpin is my love for you, and I can't let an enemy tarnish it!"
Xu Qingyun's breath hitched, and regret welled up in her heart. "I'm sorry, it was my impulsiveness!"
"Yunyun, it's not your fault. If it were me, I would have killed him in anger too!"
Ji Hanchen's eyes were filled with murderous intent, like a sharp knife stuck at Li Jianhua's neck!
Xu Qingyun took several deep breaths to calm her hatred.
According to Li Jianhua, that explains why Ye Boyun dotes on Ye Xiao so much.
But if that's all it's for, there's no reason why Ye Xiao would receive all of Ye Boyun's favoritism, while her mother wouldn't even be allowed to return to the Ye family!
A fog rose in Xu Qingyun's mind again. She thought she was very close to her mother, but she found that her mother was still in the fog and she still couldn't catch up with her.
Composing herself, Xu Qingyun temporarily set aside her questions and looked coldly at Li Jianhua, "Why are you looking for Ye Boyun?"
Li Jianhua burst into tears, "I have lung cancer and I need money."
After saying that, he looked at Xu Qingyun, "Child, can you give me money? I don't want to die, I want to live."
Xu Qingyun sneered, a fierce hatred suddenly flashing in her eyes. "Back then, you selfishly switched my mother with Ye Xiao, causing her a miserable life. I didn't kill you to avenge my mother, and you still want me to give you money? This is your retribution! You deserve to die!!"
Li Jianhua's expression suddenly changed, "Aren't you afraid I'll make a big fuss about this?!"
Xu Qingyun laughed, but her laughter was devoid of warmth. "Go ahead and make a scene. I don't care."
The fate of the Ye family is none of her business. Her mother is gone, so there's no point in taking back the Ye family. What's the harm in destroying it?
The old man's face suddenly contorted into a ferocious expression. "Give me money! Give me money! You are Ye Boyun's niece, and what he owes me, you should repay!"
"Jiang Xun, stop the car," Ji Hanchen shouted.
Squeak!
Jiang Xun slammed on the brakes, got out of the car, opened the door, and shouted, "Get out!"
Li Jianhua resorted to shamelessness, saying, "If you don't give me the money today, I won't play anymore!"
"One is the Ye family's granddaughter, and the other is the ninth master of the Ji family. If I make a scene here and say you're abandoning someone in distress, just wait and see what others say about you! They'll drown you in their spittle!"
Jiang Xun sneered, "I advise you to get out of the car right now, otherwise if President Ji gets angry, you'll be in big trouble!"
Li Jianhua retorted, "I've lived for over seventy years, what haven't I seen?! If you've got the guts, then make your move right here!"
Jiang Xun's face darkened, and he grabbed Li Jianhua and pulled him into the car.
Li Jianhua sat down on the ground, "Everyone, come quick..."
Just as he was about to throw a tantrum, Xu Qingyun suddenly shouted sharply, "Shut up!"
Li Jianhua was startled and stunned.
Xu Qingyun stared at him coldly, her voice icy, "If you want to cause trouble, why don't you go to the Ye family's house on Friday! I'll take you in, and I guarantee you'll get even more that day!"
**
Friday is Cold Frost's birthday.
This day was also Xu Qingyun's birthday, but no one in the Ye family knew it.
Every year on Leng Shuang's birthday, the Ye family holds a grand banquet to celebrate, and this year is no exception.
Several days in advance, the Ye family had already sent out invitations, and the event was more grand than in previous years.
Leng Shuang wore a gorgeous evening gown and sparkling diamond jewelry, making her look absolutely radiant.
Ye Xiao was also dressed up carefully today, and she made sure not to use a wheelchair; she was also adorned with jewels.
Xu Jia was also dressed up today, walking alongside Leng Shuang through the banquet hall, chatting with the young masters and ladies of wealthy families, as if she were already the daughter of the Ye family.
"Shuang'er, where is that beautiful woman in the cheongsam named Xu Qingyun? I've heard that she's your maternal grandfather's biological granddaughter."
"Yes, Leng Shuang, I saw her photos online, she's absolutely stunning, I want to meet her in person."
Leng Shuang's expression changed instantly. Just as she was about to get angry, a gasp was heard, and almost everyone looked towards the door.
Xu Qingyun wore a moon-colored cheongsam, her long black hair was casually piled up, and a white jade hairpin was inserted in it. She was clearly only wearing light makeup, but she was as beautiful as a poem or a dream.
Ji Hanchen was dressed in a black suit that perfectly accentuated his proportions, exuding an air of noble aloofness and unapproachability.
The two walked hand in hand into the banquet hall.
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