Shi Jingpei only knew that Ling Xinlan had switched the babies, but he didn't know that the baby actually belonged to the Ling family! He didn't need to confirm; he was certain that this was something the Ling family would do.
He was trembling with rage. He raised his arm and slapped the man to the ground, gritting his teeth in hatred: "You vile woman, how could you do such a thing?"
"How have my Shi family mistreated you that you would resort to such methods to harm the Zhao family and me?"
Ling Xinlan's cheeks ached terribly, her ears also throbbed with sharp pain, and a metallic taste filled her mouth.
Her mind was still foggy, and she felt like it was all a dream.
The Ling family is gone, but if she loses Shi Jingpei and offends the Zhao family, will she have any chance of survival in the future?
She still denied it, saying, "Grandpa Zhao, I found the address you gave me and confirmed the other party's identity before taking the child. But I didn't know they were lying to me."
“Our Ling family has never had a granddaughter. When my father passed away, he only said that if my sister-in-law’s baby was still alive, it would be the same age as the Zhao family’s. He kept saying that he wondered if the child had been found. With the birthmark and jade pendant, there should be a good chance.”
“I didn’t expect my mother to overhear and think that my sister-in-law’s child was missing, so she kept sending people to search for him, which caused so much trouble.”
Old Master Zhao couldn't help but chuckle, "As expected, birds of a feather flock together. Director Shi, your wife is quite a character, isn't she? She won't shed a tear until she sees the coffin!"
"When I first made this guess, I sent hair samples from myself, Yu Bao'er, and Zhao Fanghua abroad to verify our blood relationship. The results proved that Yu Bao'er is from my family, while Zhao Fanghua is from your Ling family!"
"I don't believe in science, so why would I believe your fabricated stories?"
Ling Xinlan collapsed to the ground, completely speechless.
"Take your Ling family's granddaughter away and never show your face in front of me again, or I will definitely settle accounts with her completely!"
Old Master Zhao snorted coldly, told the housekeeper to pack Zhao Fanghua's things, and then turned and went into the house.
There was no blood relationship verification whatsoever; the old man was just trying to trick Ling Xinlan.
Zhao Fanghua felt that she must have offended Tai Sui recently, as one thing after another was happening.
How could she not be the granddaughter of the Zhao family?
For over twenty years, she has always stayed by Grandpa Zhao's side. Although the relationship between the grandfather and granddaughter is not close, that's just how the old man is; he's indifferent to everyone in the family.
Over the years, her family has never mistreated her in the slightest. It's just that her grandfather was inflexible and didn't arrange a job or find her a partner. Apart from these two things, she has basically never suffered any hardship.
"Grandpa," Zhao Fanghua couldn't help but run to the study and knock on the door, "It's me, Fanghua. You're the one who gave me my name. Don't you want me anymore?"
“I came to live with you when I was six years old. I knew that my biological parents were gone, so I was always very careful. With you around, no one dared to bully me. You are my everything, my only family.”
You can't lose me!
She was truly heartbroken, crying her eyes out.
The old man closed his eyes and sighed softly, "Our Zhao family has never owed you anything. You are already twenty-six years old, and it is time for you to support yourself."
"I have only ever felt guilty towards Yu Bao'er in my entire life."
"You can leave now. After you leave, change your name and don't use the surname Zhao anymore."
Zhao Fanghua clung to the door, refusing to leave. "Grandpa, you will always be my grandpa. I don't want to go."
“I’m working now and supporting myself. I just hope to be by your side to take care of you in your old age and repay your kindness in raising me all these years.”
Old Master Zhao said coldly, "I know very well what you're plotting. What kind of family you are determines what kind of results you reap. You are exactly the same as the Ling family."
"If you had any backbone at all, you should have left the Zhao family and made something of yourself before you talk!"
Zhao Fanghua's voice was still trembling with tears, but her eyes were cold. "Fine, I'll do as you say. I'm leaving. Grandpa, please take care of yourself. Don't drink strong tea in the morning..."
"Get out!" Old Master Zhao flung open the door. "Don't let me hear your hypocritical and disgusting words again!"
He's been fighting for over a decade; the aura of a superior is not something ordinary people can withstand.
Zhao Fanghua was so frightened that she hiccuped. She shakily got up, took the suitcase handed to her by the nanny, and walked out.
"I'll only say this once: you've stolen over twenty years of your life from Yu Bao'er. I'm already being lenient by not pursuing this. Don't try anything funny behind my back, or I'll break your legs, believe me?" the old man said abruptly as they were leaving.
Zhao Fanghua closed her eyes tightly and nodded: "Grandpa, don't worry, I won't foolishly gamble away the rest of my life."
When Grandma Ling called her daughter's workplace again, the person on the other end coldly replied, "Ling Xinlan has quit. We don't know where she went."
Hearing the dial tone on the phone, Grandma Ling couldn't help but shiver.
More than half a week has passed, and the Ling family is feeling anxious. Besides their family, there are other families in the compound who have not followed the rules, and they have also received notices from Grandpa Zhao and the other old men and women.
However, they only asked everyone to move out within a week, and there were no other targeted actions.
Grandma Ling realized that she might have caused trouble for her daughter.
She had lost all her previous toughness and urged everyone to pack their things quickly, otherwise they would lose their jobs if they were late.
Upon hearing this, no one dared to delay and began packing their things while searching for accommodation.
Regardless of their arrangements, the once boisterous Ling family left on the last day!
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