"If I had to give a reason, there is one." Qin Xiaoyu poured herself a glass of water, took a sip, and then slowly said, "I remember when Hanhan was two years old, he had a high fever. I didn't have money to take him to the doctor, so I ran to your house for help, but I was kicked out."
"What's the point of you going through those old files? What does it have to do with me? Give me the files!" Qin Xiaoye said impatiently.
“There are some things that need to be made clear. Let me finish. I was crying so hard that I couldn’t carry Hanhan on my back. You were the one who told me to get lost, and then you came over and put Hanhan on my back…” Qin Xiaoyu stared at Qin Xiaoye without blinking.
"I'll say it again, give me the file."
“You asked me why I didn’t give you the file? I’ll explain it to you. I carried Hanhan, who was burning up with fever, to the hospital and begged the doctor to save him. The doctor asked me to pay, but I said I didn’t have any. But the doctor took ten yuan out of Hanhan’s clothes.”
"..." Qin Xiaoye's face flushed red instantly, and she got up to leave. Qin Xiaoyu stepped forward, pushed the door shut, and blocked the doorway.
"That ten yuan note was perfectly flat, without a single crease. I could tell at a glance that it was the second young lady's New Year's money. You always put the money in your books when you received it, afraid of damaging it. Right?"
"I've already told you, don't bring up the past, it annoys me." Qin Xiaoye said, her face flushed, sulking, and at a loss for what to do.
“Your biggest problem is that you can’t express your feelings. It might not matter to you, it’s just a matter of buying a new schoolbag for ten yuan, but it’s different for me. It’s my son’s life, and I must repay him. So, I won’t give you the file.”
What do you want?
“From now on, you will go down to the workshop and learn from the first process, going through the entire process.”
"Why? Even if I stay, I'm qualified to join the technical department!" Qin Xiaoye was so angry that her eyes were spitting fire.
"Because you will be working independently at the counter in Shanghai in six months."
"A counter in Shanghai? Me?" Qin Xiaoye was stunned.
“Yes, we must use our own people, reliable people. I have my own sister, why not use her?” Qin Xiaoyu smiled brightly, walked back from the door and sat down.
"Can I do it?" Qin Xiaoye's arrogant demeanor vanished.
"You're insecure? Aren't you pretty capable? Then show me!"
"What's there to be insecure about? I can definitely do it!" Qin Xiaoye was provoked again.
"Then it's settled. Get ready and come to work."
"I have another request," Qin Xiaoye said after a moment's hesitation. "I want to stay in the dormitory."
"No problem. I understand your struggles. Your family of origin is like a malignant tumor; removing it will cause serious damage. Just endure it for six months, and you'll be able to fly high."
"Thank you." A tear welled up in Qin Xiaoye's eye.
Qin Xiaoyu checked the time; the wedding was in half an hour, and she had to rush back.
She had just made a big decision and was in an unusually good mood. After all, she and Qin Xiaoye were blood relatives.
From that moment on, she understood that the girl who always spoke with a gloomy expression was suffering just as much as she was, and was also being suffocated by her family of origin.
Now, let's give Qin Xiaoye a pair of wings, hoping she can fly.
The ice and snow on the road were never completely cleared, and even though Qin Xiaoyu was already a very skilled driver, she still drove very cautiously. She could see the villa complex after turning the corner; there were several cars ahead, so she had to turn as well.
Suddenly, Qin Xiaoyu's heart skipped a beat. She recognized a license plate; it belonged to Director Feng.
What is she doing here on a day like this? Will Jing Tian cause trouble?
Qin Xiaoyu kept glancing at Director Feng's car, which was parked in front of Building No. 3, and she became increasingly uneasy.
Many guests had already arrived at Building 4. There weren't many people from the Jiang family, and the Tang family had only notified a few relatives and friends. Most of the rest were from the garment factory, as well as these in-laws.
Qin Xiaoyu glanced around the room as she entered; neither her fourth sister-in-law nor her child were there. It was the right thing to leave them out of the way in this situation.
She decided to give Qi Si a warning, but after searching around, she couldn't find him.
A Lei was running around, busy preparing firecrackers with Wang Lei and Tang Long.
The elderly people were already seated, waiting for the auspicious time. Tang Wenwen came out of Building 3 and went to Building 4 to hold the ceremony.
When Qin Xiaoyu ran to her room, Xiao Jin, Xiao Li, and Tang Fengqin were laughing and joking inside. Tang Wenwen was already dressed and made up, sitting upright on the bed, seemingly lost in thought.
"Sister-in-law, I feel uneasy if you don't come. I hope nothing will happen today," Tang Wenwen asked anxiously.
"What happened? So many people are protecting you." Qin Xiaoyu didn't dare to mention Jing Tian downstairs.
There was a commotion outside; the groom had come up with his best man. Tang Fengqin and Xiao Jin pretended to close the door and ask for red envelopes.
"My dear niece, open the door quickly, or you'll be next!" These words made Tang Fengqin blush, and the door fell. Originally intending to hide the shoes, Qin Xiaoyu wanted a quick and decisive solution, so she simply pulled them out and threw them on the bed.
Jiang Fusheng took the shoes, knelt down on the ground, helped Wenwen put them on, and helped her off the bed.
"The bride is coming out!" Wang Lei shouted, and people downstairs began to pour out.
Wang Lei was in charge of recording, carrying the camera and following closely behind.
Qin Xiaoyu, being small, stumbled and bumped along as they caught up. Just as the newlyweds reached the entrance of Building Number Four, Tang Hu lit firecrackers. A loud bang followed, smoke billowed, and red paper scraps flew everywhere.
Someone grabbed some grains and threw them at Tang Wenwen, but Jiang Fusheng protected her, laughing and joking as they walked through the door.
Just then, Qin Xiaoyu heard a heart-wrenching scream. She turned around and saw that the window of Building 2 was open, and Sister-in-law Xiao Si was leaning out, shouting, "They're snatching my child! My child!"
Qin Xiaoyu immediately understood that this was a scheme by Director Feng's family. They were taking advantage of the chaos of the wedding to snatch the child.
Looking over there, a person rushed out of Building No. 2. It was Jing Tian, holding a child in his arms.
"Quick!" Qin Xiaoyu shouted and ran towards Jing Tian's car first.
The others also came to their senses and gave chase.
Director Feng was already there to meet them, taking the child and getting him into the car. Jing Tian was about to close the car door when Qi Si appeared beside him like a ghost.
"Don't move, give me back the child." Qi Si held a shiny black pistol against the back of Jing Tian's head.
"Brother, brother, don't be impulsive!" Qin Xiaoyu panicked and ran to Qi Si's side, grabbing his arm.
The fourth sister-in-law, with disheveled hair, rushed out of the building, opened the car door, and tried to snatch the child.
Director Feng was reluctant to give it to her, but Feng Qin and Tang Long had already come over to help. Xiao Li was a skilled fighter, and she jumped up and down to scratch Director Feng's face.
Tang Wenwen and Jiang Fusheng also ran over, and the five of them joined forces. Director Feng was no match for them, and his hands and face were scratched.
Only after snatching the baby did they realize that Jing Tian had given the wrong baby; this was clearly Xiao Zhengxin. The child was so frightened that he cried loudly and couldn't breathe.
The fourth sister-in-law took her son and held him tightly in her arms, trembling.
"Don't move!" Suddenly, the doors of two cars next to them opened, and five police officers got out.
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