Wang Shuyi quickly helped Xia Yuntao up.
The elderly couple stepped back a few paces and watched Xia Ruizhe, who was crying uncontrollably because his back was bent over by the weight of life.
After all, they were their own child, and the elderly couple still felt sorry for him.
Aside from feeling sorry for each other, the two of them tacitly refrained from doing anything.
If Xia Ruizhe can rise again after being battered by life, and rise from the ashes, that would be the result they want to see.
Xia Ruizhe kept crying and crying until his voice became hoarse.
When Ning Ya returned, she saw Xia Ruizhe squatting on the ground, howling like a trapped beast.
She quickly went to help Xia Ruizhe, "Rze, what happened? Were you bullied at work? Were your wages docked?"
Ningya's family was also quite well-off; her mother was a princess during the feudal dynasty.
When she first came back, she didn't go out to work and still tried her best to live a refined life.
Later, however, the family struggled to even fill their stomachs. Xia Jingtong and Xia Zicheng, who were used to a life of luxury, refused to do any hard labor.
But despite having the status of being a returned overseas student, they didn't study hard while abroad, so they don't have diplomas and can't find decent jobs.
Seeing that she couldn't rely on her son and daughter, and that she couldn't support them by the man working hard alone, she applied for a job as a female worker at a nearby textile factory.
Xia Ruizhe and Ning Ya were in a free-love relationship in that era, so their feelings for each other were quite strong.
At this moment, Xia Ruizhe, hearing Ning Ya's concerned voice, couldn't help but hug her, crying hoarsely, "Ya Ya, Mom and Dad really have no money left, we can't turn our lives around!"
Ning Ya was stunned for a moment, feeling as if the sky had fallen.
A large part of the reason she was able to persevere during this period was that Xia Ruizhe kept telling her that the old man and woman must have money, and that they were being tested now.
As long as they pass the test, the old man and woman will definitely give them the money.
That's a full billion yuan! It's five times the total amount the old couple gave to their four siblings when they returned to China.
With that money in hand, they could become top-ranked billionaires not only in China, but even in the US.
Now Xia Ruizhe tells her that the old couple really have no money left.
In that instant, Ning Ya's resolve crumbled, and she fainted.
"Ning Ya, Ning Ya..." Xia Ruizhe was startled and hurriedly called out Ning Ya's name.
Xia Yuntao and Wang Shuyi exchanged a glance and both sighed in silence.
Xia Yuntao said, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and carry him inside to rest!"
Xia Ruizhe then came to his senses and quickly carried the person into the house.
On the other side, after confirming that the car was out of sight from the house where Xia's family lived, Xiao Li drove back to pick up Yang Qiaoqiao and Aunt Zhang.
Yang Qiaoqiao received a call from Su Pan before she even got home.
"Qiaoqiao, where are you? Did something happen? Why didn't you go back to Siping Road last night?" Su Pan's voice was full of worry.
Yang Qiaoqiao thought for a moment. Now that she had taken An'an and Lele with her, she couldn't wait for Huo Beixiao to come back and tell Su Pan about her divorce.
She told Su Pan about it over the phone.
After listening, Su Pan's voice became noticeably calmer. "Qiao Qiao, you didn't tell me about this yesterday because you were afraid that if you had, I would have detained An An and Le Le and wouldn't let you take them with you?"
Based on our interactions over this period of time, Su Pan doesn't seem to be that kind of person.
Yang Qiaoqiao knew that what she was doing was a bit petty and suspicious, but since it concerned her children, she dared not gamble.
Given Su Pan's status, if she wanted to withhold An An and Le Le from her, there was absolutely nothing she could do.
"Mmm," she responded softly. "Auntie, I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't have assumed that about you, but..."
"Alright, you don't need to explain anymore. I'm a mother too, and I know what a child means to you."
Su Pan interrupted Yang Qiaoqiao, "But don't worry, although Bei Xiao is my nephew, I am a reasonable person. When Bei Xiao comes back, I will find out what happened. If it is Bei Xiao's fault, I will definitely not take sides, let alone help him take the two children."
Hearing this, Yang Qiaoqiao felt grateful. After a moment of silence, she sincerely said, "Thank you."
Before this, her biggest worry was that if Su Pan and her in-laws interfered and sided with Huo Beixiao in her divorce, things would become very complicated.
Circumstances are beyond one's control; given the power of the Yue family, it would be very difficult for her to win.
Now that Su Pan had said that, she felt much more at ease.
After that, Yang Qiaoqiao devoted herself wholeheartedly to the official start of the garment factory.
On the other side, Huo Beixiao handed Jiang Yiran her brand-new ID card and return permit. Jiang Yiran looked at her new documents and saw that, apart from her name, all the other information had changed.
She is no longer Jiang Yiran from Yunxian County, Sichuan Province, but Jiang Yiran from Hong Kong. This time she is going back to the mainland to visit relatives.
Jiang Yiran was deeply moved as she looked at her new identity. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Huo Beixiao. "Brother Beixiao, thank you so much. You've been so good to me..."
As she spoke, she tried to rush over and hug Huo Beixiao again.
Huo Beixiao frowned. "Stand still."
A cold, oppressive voice rang out, and Jiang Yiran instantly froze.
Even the expression on his face froze.
A moment later, she looked at Huo Beixiao with teary eyes, "Brother Beixiao, is it because of Zhang Wei that you still refuse to forgive me?"
I know I wronged you before, and I promise I'll never make that mistake again. Can you give me another chance?
Huo Beixiao's cold face remained expressionless. "I'm helping you not because I have feelings for you."
He just felt responsible that she ended up like the character in his dream.
Now that fate has given him a warning and an opportunity, he wants to help Jiang Yiran change that tragic fate and make up for his own guilt.
Jiang Yiran lowered her eyes in disappointment and replied obediently, "Brother Beixiao, I understand..."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
