Chapter 152 You Are Just an Adopted Daughter
Tongtong kept silent and continued to cry to avoid Lin Youqian's questioning.
But Lin Youqian wasn't a fool. She was just a three or four-year-old child. If no one hadn't instilled those wrong perceptions in her and led her to maliciously target Qiqi, she wouldn't have known so much about adults.
"Tongtong, if you continue to act so unreasonably and don't tell the truth, I will have someone send you back now. I won't visit you for the next month."
Tongtong didn't want to expose Zhou Ying, so she lied.
"That's what Aunt Yang said. She said I'm the eldest daughter of the Lin family, but I'm like a wild child, unloved by my father and unloved by my mother. If my father has another brother or sister with that vixen, he'll love me even less."
In fact, Zhou Ying had secretly taught her all these things. But Zhou Ying told her that if her father ever asked about it, she must not say that she had seen her mother. Otherwise, he would beat her to death.
Yang Nier has been working hard to take care of this naughty child during this period, but she didn't expect to be inexplicably blamed.
Lin Youqian called her and told her to pack up and leave, but she didn't know why.
"Tongtong. Aunt Yang is not a simple person. What she says is bullshit. Don't believe a word she says. Even if Dad has other children in the future, he will still love you."
Qi Xu sneered and reminded him in public.
"Colonel Lin, don't forget the contract you signed. Until now, you haven't told her your true identity?"
Lin Youqian turned around to coax his wife again.
"Qiqi, it's not that I didn't tell you, it's that I didn't go back at all. I didn't have time to tell you. After returning from Nancheng, we have been living in the army, preparing and setting up our new home. You blame me for this, but I am being too unfair, aren't I?"
Qi Xu had forgotten about this. He had indeed not been back for so many days. But she still couldn't help but feel angry.
"Then tell her now. In front of the commander and all her comrades, tell her clearly about her life story. This will save her from resenting me in the future and thinking that I took her father away!"
At this point, Lin Youqian finally understood why the country had a rule that prohibited unmarried people from adopting orphans. It turned out that the relationship between a new wife and an adopted daughter was inherently hostile.
It is even more difficult to deal with than the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
He sighed deeply, squatted down, and spoke slowly, word by word.
"Tongtong, there's something Daddy has always wanted to tell you. Before, you were still young, and I was afraid you wouldn't understand. Now, you're older, and you should know."
"Actually, I'm not your biological father. You're just my adopted daughter. Zhou Ying isn't your mother either. She's just the nanny I asked to look after you."
"Your biological father's name is Mai Dong. Like your father, he was a brave soldier. He was the greatest hero in the world. Unfortunately, he died in battle defending his country. That's why I have to raise you."
"As for your biological mother, I don't know who she is. She abandoned you in the army when you were just over a month old and never showed up again."
"I'm telling you this not because Dad doesn't love you or want you anymore. It's because I want you to understand your true life story. From now on, every Qingming Festival, I will take you to the Martyrs' Cemetery to sweep your father's grave."
Tongtong couldn't accept the fact at all and cried heart-wrenchingly.
"No, you're lying. I don't believe you. You're my real dad. Dad, I'll be obedient and good in the future. I won't cause you any trouble. Please, don't abandon me, okay!"
Lin Youqian emphasized again. "Tongtong, Daddy said that even if you are not my biological daughter, I will still love you and raise you. So, don't worry, Daddy will not abandon you."
Tongtong cried for a long time before finally stopping. His little body was trembling and he was sobbing uncontrollably.
"Dad, if I'm not your biological daughter, can I still be the eldest daughter of the Lin family?"
This question was not easy to answer. Although the title of Miss Lin was just an empty title, he did not dare to agree without Qiqi's consent.
Otherwise, given the little woman's personality, the wedding would have to be postponed to three years later. By then, whether the marriage could be successfully completed was another matter.
"Baby, your name is Lin Letong, and you will grow up in the Lin family. You will have the best food, clothing, and everything else. Regardless of whether you are the eldest daughter of the Lin family or not, I will do my best to nurture you and make you the best girl."
Tongtong started crying again. She only believed in one truth, which was what Zhou Ying emphasized.
"No, no, I want to be the eldest daughter of the Lin family. Mom said that only when I become the real eldest daughter of the Lin family will I be eligible to inherit the shares of the Shanglin Group and become the richest child in the world."
Lin Youqian didn't expect that Zhou Ying was actually secretly contacting Tongtong and instilling such absurd ideas in her. Tongtong was really led astray by her.
"Tongtong, you actually dared to lie. Tell me, have you seen Zhou Ying recently?"
"These nonsense words were not said by Aunt Yang at all. Zhou Ying told you, right?"
Tongtong refused to admit it because Zhou Ying lied to her. If she told the truth, she would lose her father and mother forever and become a little beggar who no one wants.
"No, Dad. I haven't seen Mom. I really haven't seen her."
Lin Youqian didn't expect that she would still lie at this time. He was so angry that he slapped her on the butt twice.
This was the first time he personally educated his children.
"How many times have I told you not to lie and not to call that woman 'Mom' anymore? You haven't listened to me time and time again."
"Today, I must wake you up, you little bastard."
A sarcastic voice suddenly emerged from the corner. "They say if you have a stepmother, you will have a stepfather. It's absolutely true."
"Look, he beat the child in front of so many people, and who knows how he abused the orphans of martyrs behind their backs."
"Back then, when someone adopted a little girl, they vowed to treat her like their own child. But it's only been a short time, and they can't even get the title of a daughter!"
"How pitiful!"
The person who spoke was Jiang Ping's wife, Aunt Cui.
Ever since the incident between the couple, Jiang Ping was given a serious warning and demoted three levels from deputy regimental commander to deputy battalion commander for concealing the facts beyond his authority and occupying the leader's housing by using his superior's quota.
Lin Youqian had deliberately arranged for Jiang Ping to be on duty at the banquet, just to prevent him from coming to the table. Unexpectedly, this shameless bitch actually came alone.
She also privately slandered Qi Xu's reputation, saying that she was insidious, petty, vicious and stingy. She said that Shanglin Group, such a wealthy and powerful group, had the nerve to compete with her, an ordinary person, for a house.
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