Chapter 50: Unfortunately, we're getting remarried.
The old butler looked terrified: "A villa on the capital planet, this is too expensive, I can't accept it."
"You deserve it. Do you think my life isn't worth a villa?"
"No, no, no." Only then did the old butler finally nod.
After leaving, Lu Xiao's subordinates were all filled with admiration for Nan Jiao.
The lady actually had access to an even more intricate network of information than the police station.
No, I really think the female supporting character can see our comments.
I wish I hadn't said so many bad things about her; I feel embarrassed, like I've been caught red-handed.
[Female supporting character, if you can really hear us, then give us a peace sign.]
...
Nan Jiao paused after seeing the comments, and after thinking for a moment, she slowly made a "V" sign with her left hand. She did this not for any other reason than that she hoped these people would be more restrained when they insulted her in the future, since being insulted was indeed not a pleasant feeling.
Instantly, countless "Ah" comments flooded the screen.
"Madam, what...what are you doing?"
"Oh," Nan Jiao calmly explained, "It's to celebrate our victory."
Lu Xiao chuckled softly and slowly extended two fingers beside her.
Seeing this, the bodyguards also joined in.
Passersby looked at the scene with a hint of horror, as if they couldn't understand what was so interesting about taking photos in this remote and impoverished place.
Is this a special way for the wealthy to gather?
Lu Xiao then instructed his subordinates, "To prevent any accidents, arrange for someone to protect Lian Shou."
The remaining witness testimonies were relatively easy to collect.
The adoptive parents continued to live in the original house. They felt somewhat uncomfortable when they saw Lu Xiao, perhaps out of guilt, and quickly agreed to testify.
As for the arena owner, he was so respectful to Lu Xiao that he almost wanted to kowtow to him. When Lu Xiao first destroyed the arena, he wished Lu Xiao were dead, but later, seeing Lu Xiao rise through the ranks, his hatred turned into fear and flattery. After all, what could he do to compete with Lu Xiao, who was second only to the emperor?
Upon learning that there would be payment for testifying, the owner readily agreed, his tail practically wagging like a propeller, acting like a sycophant.
Thus, all three witnesses were gathered.
*
After returning home, Lu Xiao contacted Qiu Lian and told her that he was willing to join the family.
On the other end of the phone, Qiu Lian was overjoyed: "That's wonderful! I'm so glad you've come to your senses. Xiao'er, no matter what, we're still family. If I hadn't been forced into this situation, I would never have pressured you. You have to understand my heart; I just desperately wanted to reunite with you. It's so good that you've come to your senses. After all, as your family, I couldn't bear to see you ruined..."
"In that case, I will hold a banquet tomorrow to announce this good news to the world. We must celebrate properly, and I will make it up to you, Xiao'er, in the future."
Nan Jiao, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but feel a chill. Qiu Lian was really shameless; she said both good and bad things.
After hanging up the phone, Lu Xiao checked the progress with his subordinates again, and only put down the communicator after confirming that everything was going smoothly.
Looking at Nan Jiao beside him, he couldn't hide his joy at the thought of what she had done for him.
He was certain that she cared about him.
He walked over and gently massaged Nan Jiao's shoulders. He leaned down and whispered in her ear:
"My wife has worked so hard..."
"My wife is the best..."
"My wife is the best..."
His sexy deep voice rang in her ears, sending a shiver down Nan Jiao's spine, and her face flushed.
"How many times have I told you, Lu Xiao, stop reading those brainless novels like 'The Domineering Wife Falls in Love with Me'!"
"They all say this can help you win over your dream girl, isn't that true?"
Nan Jiao didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Because she genuinely enjoyed listening to it.
"By the way..." He tightened his grip a little more: "Did you sell that tattered rose?"
Nan Jiao hadn't expected him to still be thinking about this, and replied, "Not yet. The price is still rising. I want to see who can offer the highest price. Anyway, the roses have already been preserved and stored, so they should stay fresh for at least half a month."
"Ha, he's really cunning. He's not even here, yet he still throws a rose to disturb your peace of mind..."
"Lu Xiao, what are you muttering about?"
"It's nothing," Lu Xiao said. "I've already sent people to buy roses, and the candy factory is also looking for some."
Nan Jiao nodded, wondering if she could make a fortune by selling the roses under Lu Xiao's name.
*
Qiu Lian kept her word and hosted a grand banquet, as if she wanted to announce it to the whole world.
Many people attended the banquet, and quite a few flattered him, saying:
"Madam Qiu has finally found her beloved son. Congratulations!"
"With the Marshal's addition, I believe the Qiu family will surely achieve even greater glory in the future. I wish you good fortune, and I hope my good-for-nothing children can also accomplish something."
...
Qiu Lian was flattered and elated.
Soon after, he went on stage with Lu Xiao.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome. As you can see, I have finally found my child who was lost for more than 20 years. Today, I celebrate with you all."
A round of applause erupted from below.
Lu Xiao raised the microphone in his hand: "I have invited several important people to celebrate with me."
Qiu Lian was slightly taken aback: "Oh? Is she your friend?"
Lu Xiao didn't speak. He gently clapped his hands, and four beastmen walked onto the stage: the old steward, his adoptive parents, and the owner of the arena.
When Qiu Lian saw the old butler, her expression changed drastically, as if she had seen someone who should have died come back to life in front of her. Her eyes were completely filled with terror.
She gestured to Lu Xiao with her eyes, but Lu Xiao remained completely unmoved.
Qiu Lian shouted, "What kind of scumbags are these? Throw them out right now!"
Lu Xiao snorted coldly: "These are all 'important figures' who have witnessed my life. If you look down on them, you are looking down on my past. Mother, are you sure you don't want to give me face?"
After saying that, he called out to his subordinates, "Invite a few old friends up to the stage."
The four quickly went up on stage, and the old butler immediately knelt down: "Madam, please don't hurt the young master anymore!"
Qiu Lian's pupils dilated as she snapped, "What nonsense are you spouting?! You, get off me right now! How dare you ruin such an important banquet! Believe me, I'll make sure you can't stay in Lant City!"
The people below were buzzing with discussion.
Lu Xiao handed the microphone to the old butler.
The old butler, his voice trembling with tears, cried out, "Madam, I've served you for over forty years! More than twenty years ago, you despised the young master's father for being a stray beast and bringing shame to the family, so you ordered your servants to strangle him and then had me throw him out—"
The audience immediately erupted in uproar.
"You're talking nonsense!" Qiu Lian glared at him fiercely, grabbing his collar and saying, "Speak! What is your purpose? Why are you going to such lengths to slander me? Who sent you? Speak!"
The old butler remained unmoved: "Back then, I was living in constant fear, so I kept a recording as evidence."
Suddenly, the large screen played a recording, and the restored sound clearly reached everyone's ears.
Qiu Lian swayed.
"Madam, please spare the young master! He has already suffered so much. How can you spread rumors and ruin his reputation? I kowtow to you here, hoping you will let him go. Consider it a way to comfort the spirit of his poor father in heaven!"
"You, you're talking nonsense! These recordings can be faked! What evidence do you have to prove they're real?! Someone come quick, I'm going to report this old bastard to the police!"
However, no one around came forward to stop her. Qiu Lian seemed to have thought of something, and looked at Lu Xiao a beat late, her eyes filled with disbelief.
The adoptive parents took the microphone and recounted how the housekeeper had asked them to adopt Lu Xiao. They then mentioned that when Lu Xiao first arrived home, there were obvious strangulation marks on his neck, which the neighbors had witnessed and could testify to.
The arena's owner was the last to speak, and he immediately released a somewhat blurry surveillance video.
The woman sitting sideways in the picture is clearly Qiu Lian; her face is sinister as she gives the order:
"I really don't like that black panther, number 004. You don't need to know why. You just need to help me kill it."
The owner of the arena hesitated greatly in the surveillance footage: "Madam Qiu, that's my cash cow. He's so young and he can already fight adult beasts. His future is limitless. Besides, most of the audience in my arena comes for him. And you don't understand the rules of our industry, do you? Some bosses value him highly and have invested money to take good care of him."
"I don't care about any of that. Three million, is that okay with you?"
“This…” The curator’s eyes darted around.
"Five million. You should know the influence of the Qiu family. I'll leave it at that: if you make things difficult for me, you might as well close your arena."
"No, no, no, how could we dare to go against you! Deal! Five million star coins, hehe!"
...
The surveillance footage ends here.
Qiu Lian was essentially confirmed, and the discussions below grew louder and louder, with these upper-class people being more curious and gossipy than anyone else.
Lu Xiao snorted coldly, his gaze turning icy as he looked at her: "Is this what you call accidentally losing me? Crying day and night, unable to eat or drink? Searching for over twenty years and finally finding me? To be honest, you're really suited for acting; you might just become an overnight sensation."
He looked disgusted: "How hypocritical."
Seeing that the situation had turned against them, Qiu Lian laughed maniacally and said, "Lu Xiao, fine, so what if you can explain all this? So what if I abandoned you before! I am your biological mother!"
"As long as I apply for a DNA test, I can prove that you are not an orphan. You and your ex-wife are already divorced, so you'll have to join my family! This is stipulated by interstellar law! It doesn't matter who you are!"
Nan Jiao walked onto the stage, her expression cold:
"It's really unfortunate, Madam Qiu."
"What I mean is, how did you know we were going to remarry?"
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