Chapter 10: Even if I can't get the love of the original owner's parents, getting a little more money would be better.
After the negotiations were successful, Xia Mian got off the bus humming a little tune when she returned to Xia Garden.
He was scanned through the gate, and along the way, the servants all looked at this young master who had only recently been recognized with strange eyes.
"He seems quite happy."
"Going from the slums to becoming a rich kid in one step must be wonderful. If I were him, I'd be humming a little tune every day too."
"He's so different from Young Master Mingzhao, he's such a fool. Luckily, the master and mistress brought Young Master Mingzhao back, otherwise serving him every day would be so annoying!"
"Absolutely. I heard he stole the old man's watch the other day, wore it out, and even broke it. No wonder he grew up in the slums, he has no manners..."
The servants didn't speak loudly, and Xia Mian couldn't hear what they were saying about her, but from their expressions, she could tell that the original owner was quite disliked.
Xia Mian ignored them and walked into the villa. They must have just finished dinner. Xia Mingzhao wasn't there; the Xia couple were sitting on the sofa, their faces serious, seemingly discussing something.
Upon seeing him enter, Xia Dongbo immediately sat up straight: "Why didn't you answer our calls!"
It was almost 10 p.m. When the child came home, the first thing she did was not to ask if the child had eaten dinner, but to question him. Xia Mian immediately stopped smiling and said, "My phone died."
"What exactly are you trying to do? How dare you cause such a commotion at Mingzhao's engagement party and even propose to Mr. Zhou in public? Are you trying to completely disgrace the Xia family?!"
“I didn’t want to make a fuss either,” Xia Mian shrugged. “You guys left first without waiting for me, so I had no choice but to be late.”
Xia Dongbo choked for a moment, and couldn't help but recall the day he went to the slums to pick up Xia Mian.
That day, the biological son stood by the trash can, his head tangled with yellow hair, and stammered, "I...I don't know you. My dad is dead, and my mom is on the kang (heated brick bed) inside the house."
At the time, he felt that the child had been spoiled and was too stupid and timid, but he truly felt sorry for his son.
Who knew that Xia Mian would later cause such a huge mess!
Now they're becoming increasingly disobedient.
Xia Dongbo was furious. At this moment, Tang Wenhua pushed him aside and asked gently, "Mianmian, did you really go to the Zhou family's old house to find Third Master?"
So the Xia family already knew about his "marriage proposal" to Zhou Pingchuan. No wonder they'd been waiting until now. Xia Mian paused for a moment: "I'm going."
"What did Third Master say?"
Xia Mian didn't answer directly, but instead took the couple's hands: "Dad, Mom, after I found out that such an absurd thing as being switched at birth had happened to me, I hated God countless times for being unfair, hated that He made me miss my real parents for so long, hated that He put me in the slums and made me grow up to be the kind of person you didn't like, hated that He made me unable to be by my side and fulfill my filial duties every day."
"But yesterday, I suddenly realized something. What is filial piety? It is nothing more than relieving parents of their worries and difficulties."
"Dad, Mom, I'm sorry. I was immature a while ago and hurt you and Mingzhao. Today, to make up for it, I've taken the liberty of proposing to Third Master. No matter what happens in the future, no matter whether I'm happy or not, I just want you to be healthy and well."
As Xia Mian finished speaking, her eyes reddened and her voice trembled.
After all, they are one's own flesh and blood. No matter how bad a child's nature may be, they still love and care for their parents in their hearts. Xia Dongbo felt a lump in his throat as he listened.
“Mianmian, it’s not that we don’t like you. You have your parents’ blood in your veins, and your parents love you dearly. It’s just that you’ve been like this lately… sigh…”
"Forget it, since Mianmian is sincere in repenting, let's not talk about the past. Mianmian," Tang Wenhua asked again, "what did Third Master say at the Zhou Mansion?"
She was so anxious she could hardly sit still. Xia Mian looked at her coldly, and after much restraint, she managed to suppress the urge to sneer. She deliberately dragged out her words, "Third Master... has agreed. He will come to our house to deliver the betrothal letter when he has some free time."
The Xia couple exchanged a glance, their faces filled with disbelief!
The power struggles among the wealthy are always a war without gunpowder. Zhou Pingchuan rose to power amidst the bloodshed the year he graduated from university, and within a year he purged the factions that disagreed with him, demonstrating his formidable skills.
He has now firmly secured his position as the head of the Zhou family, wielding countless riches and immense power, and is also incredibly handsome. Despite his disability, he is the most sought-after marriage prospect in the circle, and when he attends events, the socialites around him practically drool over him.
This very person was actually won over by a few words from his newly adopted, good-for-nothing son.
They even doubted whether they were dreaming.
After all, the Xia and Zhou families were not a good match, and they were already very satisfied that Mingzhao could make Zhou Ting so infatuated.
Xia Mian was even more impressive, directly taking down the powerful head of the family.
Is God rewarding them?!
“However, there is one thing…” At this moment, Xia Mian’s expression was conflicted, and she hesitated to speak.
Xia Dongbo quickly asked, "What is it? Just tell me."
"Third Master promised me that he would let me enter the Zhou family in style. But here... you know my situation, I have nothing to rely on. If I don't bring anything with me, I'm afraid I won't be able to stand up straight over there."
"Look at you, child... You are my own son, Xia Dongbo, of course I have to take care of everything! But Mianmian, did the Zhou family really say they would let you marry into their family in a grand and glorious way?"
Xia Mian hummed in agreement: "Third Master told me himself."
This marriage was an exceptionally high social climb, and Zhou Pingchuan had no need to promise Xia Mian anything.
But Zhou Pingchuan made the promise.
This only shows that they really love summer hibernation.
Xia Dongbo's glasses had slipped down to his nose, and he waved his hand, saying, "Don't worry, Dad will make sure the dowry is all prepared for you in advance!"
"Thank you, Dad."
"Oh dear, why are you speaking so formally when we're all family!"
Xia Dongbo chatted with Xia Mian for a few more minutes, but Xia Mian gave perfunctory answers and then thought of her biological parents.
They always put his happiness first and would never let him compromise himself for the sake of his family.
Xia Dongbo and Tang Wenhua had no love for him at all.
Therefore, since they can't get the love of the original owner's parents, getting more money is a good thing.
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That night, Xia Mian slept soundly, but the maid called her twice to wake her up.
He was finally woken up by a phone call. Xia Mian unlocked the screen and groggily pressed the answer button.
He was met with a barrage of reprimands: "I've called you several times and you didn't answer. If you don't want to work here, start the contract termination process now. Don't waste my time!"
Xia Mian glanced at the contact name; it was Qian Hui. If she remembered correctly, she was the original owner's manager.
He frowned: "Sister Hui, is there something you need?"
The little idiot's tone was quite arrogant. Qian Hui thought Xia Mian was simply hopeless: "I've got you a variety show role. Come to the company right now to sign the contract. Don't wait any longer!"
After saying that, Qian Hui hung up the phone.
Xia Mian suddenly remembered that in the TV series "Love in the Palm," Xia Mian was involved in a scandal while participating in a variety show, which caused a huge uproar online and brought shame to the Xia family. This completely broke Xia Dongbo and Tang Wenhua's hearts, and they decided to kick him out of the house.
The frustrating thing is that because he listened to the novel in fits and starts, he doesn't remember this part at all.
Summer hibernation is a silent lament.
Next, another tough battle is about to begin.
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