Zhao Qian apologized again, promising to change and hoping Liu Zi would give him another chance.
Seeing that Zhao Qian's attitude of admitting his mistake was good, Liu Daqiang and his wife thought that after all, it was still the two of them who would live their lives, and as long as Zhao Qian could protect Liu Zi, that would be fine.
Zhao Qian was good at reading people's expressions. Seeing that his parents-in-law's expressions were softening, he immediately offered to take Liu Zi home.
"I'm not going back!"
Liu Zi kept a straight face, no matter how eloquently Zhao Qian spoke, she only emphasized this one sentence.
Seeing that things had reached a stalemate, Xu Mei tried to smooth things over.
"Since Zizi doesn't want to go back, Zhao Qian, why don't you come back in a couple of days? Let her stay at home for a couple of days and let her calm down."
Seeing that Xu Mei had spoken, Zhao Qian had no choice but to nod in agreement, but in his heart he was already cursing Liu Zi to the heavens.
"Alright, then I'll leave Zizi in your care. I'll take Qiqi back first; she really loves playing with her brother, and she'll throw a tantrum if she can't see him," Zhao Qian said, feigning concern.
"don't want!"
Liu Zi's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately became alert. This bastard was actually trying to threaten her with her daughter.
"You clearly don't understand Zhao Qi. Her brother bullies her at home every day. She's so happy to be able to stay at her grandma's house."
"Besides, I'm in a bad mood, and my parents both have to go to work. If Qiqi doesn't stay, who am I going to play with?" Liu Zi said, pretending to be willful.
Zhao Qian was stunned for a moment, then immediately said, "I've been too busy with work and didn't know about this. When I get back, I'll teach that brat a lesson for daring to bully my sister."
"Hmph!" Liu Zi was not appreciative at all and huffed angrily.
Zhao Qian sensed that something was off with Liu Zi. Had she discovered something?
Seeing Zhao Qian's wary look, Liu Zi immediately continued, "Zhao Gang is being too willful now. As his father, you have to keep an eye on him! Otherwise, what if he commits crimes in the future?"
Although Liu Zi said this, she had already spat in her heart several times. She was born a bad seed, and that kind of thing couldn't be changed.
Zhao Qian breathed a sigh of relief. Since he still cared about Zhao Gang, it wasn't a big deal.
"Mom and Dad, I'll head back now. Please take care of Zizi and Qiqi."
"You're just leaving like that?" Liu Zi said sarcastically.
"Huh?" Zhao Qian didn't understand.
“I don’t have a single penny on me. You want me to ask my parents for money?” Liu Zicai wouldn’t let go of the opportunity to exploit this guy.
"Right, right, I forgot about that." Zhao Qian quickly took out his wallet from his pocket, opened it, and gritted his teeth as he handed the several hundred yuan inside to Liu Zi.
"So little?" Liu Zi said with disdain.
"Zizi!" Liu Daqiang warned.
"Alright, alright, I won't say anything more, you can go now!"
Zhao Qian lowered his head, his face contorted for a moment, but then he raised his head and said with concern, "I'll come pick you up in a couple of days, and I'll give you some pocket money then. You can buy whatever you want."
Liu Zi rolled her eyes and gave a curt "hmm".
"Okay, Zhao Qian, you can go back first. Don't worry about Zizi here. Please take good care of her for your mother when you get back," Xu Mei said politely.
"Then I'll leave it to Mom and Dad. I'm off!"
Zhao Qian said a few polite words, then turned and left without looking back.
He was afraid that if he stood there any longer, he would be so angry that he would bleed from all seven orifices.
"Zizi, you went a bit too far just now," Xu Mei said, disagreeing. Her daughter had just embarrassed Zhao Qian.
Liu Zi pursed her lips and didn't say anything.
"Go downstairs now and hurry after Zhao Qian to explain things to him." Xu Mei was afraid that this matter would damage their relationship, which wasn't worth it.
Liu Zi stared wide-eyed at her mother in disbelief.
"You and Zhao Qian don't have any major conflicts, don't let these trivial matters hurt your relationship. Explain it properly!" After saying that, he pushed Liu Zi out of the house.
Liu Zi had no choice but to go downstairs. She decided to wander around the area and then go back and say that she hadn't caught up with the person.
Back in 1998, there were no streetlights on the small roads near the neighborhood, so it was pitch black and everyone had to rely on flashlights for light at night.
Liu Zi remembered that there was one hanging on the wall in front of her house, but she hadn't taken it when she was pushed out, and she didn't dare to go to a secluded place right now.
Liu Zi wandered around in the dark, and just as she was about to turn back home, she heard a noise coming from behind the building next door.
"Hmm~"
"Hmph~"
"Chirp!"
...
Liu Zi listened intently, her pretty face slightly flushed. It turned out that some illicit couple was having an affair here, not afraid of being discovered.
She was about to leave quietly when she suddenly heard a familiar voice.
"Oh dear, you're so mean! My lipstick is definitely ruined now."
Liu Zi would never forget that woman's voice; it was Su Yao! That man must be...
"It's just lipstick, I'll buy you more when I get back, as many as you want." Zhao Qian's teasing voice was lewd and disgusting.
It seems the two of them had arranged to meet in this area beforehand; they're really bold.
Liu Zi regretted not having any equipment to take photos at that moment; otherwise, she could have taken a picture, posted it, and immediately gotten a divorce.
"Hmph, you're just trying to fob me off with these little things. I saw it all just now; you gave Liu Zi's parents high-end nutritional supplements," Su Yao complained.
"That's because I have a big business deal coming up, and I need to use that old man. I have to give him something in return!"
"I don't care, you can't show favoritism." Su Yao's voice was sickeningly sweet, making Liu Zi feel nauseous.
"Don't you know who I have in my heart? My relationship with Liu Zi was just a fling." Zhao Qian put his arm around his lover's waist and gently comforted her.
"You're just lying to me about having two kids with her for the sake of it!" Su Yao spat lightly.
"Those two girls can't compare to you. You're a hero of the Zhao family!"
Then, the "kissing" sounds of kissing came again, and it was clear that the two were cuddling and kissing once more.
Liu Zi's mind went blank for a moment. What did Zhao Qian mean by that?
Why would you say they're two little girls?
She clearly gave birth to a son and a daughter!
Could it be...?
Liu Zi covered her mouth in disbelief, her legs went weak, and she squatted down on the ground.
In her past life, she never doubted Zhao Gang's background, but it turns out...
Liu Zi's heart was pounding. She trembled as she clutched her palms, trying to stay awake and not make a sound.
That inhuman bastard, he and Old Lady Zhao are both beasts!
No wonder Zhao Qian used the excuse of the child being sick to send him to the children's hospital right after birth, not letting her even see him!
No wonder that the usually stingy Granny Zhao didn't complain at all about her grandson spending nearly a month in the hospital!
No wonder Su Yao, who was as close as a sister back then, used a business trip as an excuse and didn't appear in front of her for more than half a year!
No wonder Zhao Gang later tried to run her over!
...
Everything now has an answer!
Liu Zi's tears flowed silently. She was a useless mother, unable to even protect her own daughter. She had lived her life in a daze in her previous life.
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