Si Luochen was actually wearing a beggar's outfit.
His hair was messy and disheveled, and his face was smeared with charcoal.
He was even holding a stick in his hand, looking exactly like a dog-beating staff.
Old Master Si's mouth twitched.
If he hadn't been so familiar with Si Luochen, he almost wouldn't have recognized his own grandson.
"What the hell is that idiot doing? Dressed in rags and covered in dirt, does he think he can chase after love by acting like the chief of the beggar's sect?"
Little Zhizhi was only hypnotized into losing her memory, she wasn't stupid.
Would she really fall for him looking like a beggar?
Wen Yan raised an eyebrow.
She didn't agree with the old man's point of view.
[The little yandere actually has some tricks up his sleeve. To Little Zhizhi, isn't he just a little beggar?]
[If he dressed normally, it wouldn't catch Little Zhizhi's attention.]
[Looking like this is the only way to trigger Little Zhizhi's memories!]
Si Youyou, who had been silent all this time, said in a soft and sweet voice, "I think Fourth Brother looks very handsome dressed like this too. Someone who likes him will like him no matter what he looks like."
Inside the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Urged by Xia Qiuzhi, Xia Zhi started filling out the form.
After filling out the form, just as she was about to sign her name, she paused.
Seeing this, Xia Qiuzhi frowned imperceptibly. "Zhizhi, what's wrong? Hurry up and sign your name and leave your fingerprint."
Xia Zhi tightened her grip on the fountain pen.
For some reason, the thought that she was about to marry Zhou Xuyan suddenly made her heart ache terribly.
She felt a suffocating sensation, as if she were about to be drowned by the tide.
"Aunt, were Zhou Xuyan and I really deeply in love before?"
Xia Qiuzhi nodded. "Do you not even believe your aunt's words anymore?"
Xia Zhi bit her lip, and just as she was about to sign her name, a cold and gloomy voice suddenly rang out. "Don't sign it!"
Xia Zhi's head snapped up.
Seeing the tall and slender figure walking in from the main entrance, she was slightly stunned.
When the Xia family saw a little beggar walking towards them, displeasure appeared on all their faces.
As the little beggar drew closer, Xia Ying recognized him.
"Si Luochen, are you sick in the head? Dressing up as a beggar to get my attention!" Xia Ying blocked Si Luochen's path. "Stop making a fool of yourself! I'm not going to agree to be with you!"
Si Luochen's phoenix eyes swept gloomily over Xia Ying. He suddenly raised his hand and shoved her aside without the slightest bit of tenderness for a woman.
"Ugly people cause the most trouble. Get lost!"
Xia Ying's pupils dilated as she glared at Si Luochen in disbelief.
Was he... was his love turning into hate?
Seeing Si Luochen push Xia Ying, Xia Qiuzhi was furious. "Where did you come from, you little beggar? Stop causing trouble here and get lost!"
No matter who tried to stop him, Si Luochen pushed them away mercilessly.
Xia Qiuzhi was also almost pushed to the ground by him.
Seeing Si Luochen approaching Xia Zhi, Zhou Xuyan was just about to stop him when Si Luochen raised his long leg and kicked him away forcefully.
"Disgusting trash, how much longer are you planning to lie to her?"
Si Luochen crouched down in front of Xia Zhi.
The Xia family was anxious and panicked. Xia Qiuzhi immediately called for the bodyguards.
But before the bodyguards could even enter the Civil Affairs Bureau, they were taken down by Wen Yan and the Si family.
"Si Luochen, Xia Zhi is about to get married. Are you trying to use Xia Zhi to make me mad just because you couldn't get me?" Xia Ying stepped forward, wanting to push Xia Zhi away.
But in the next second, Si Luochen pulled out a sharp kitchen knife from the coat of his beggar outfit.
"If anyone dares to come closer, I'll fucking chop them up!"
His eyes were bloodshot, looking exactly like a complete lunatic.
After the Xia family no longer dared to approach him, Si Luochen raised his phoenix eyes to look at Xia Zhi.
"Little Pitiful, do you still remember me? The little beggar from under the overpass."
"You said that no one has celebrated your birthday with you for many years. Today is your birthday, so I bought you a small cake."
He pulled out a small cake from his coat.
He put a candle on it, lit it, and held it out to her.
"Make a wish, Little Pitiful."
Xia Zhi glanced at the cake, and her clear, beautiful eyes fell back onto Si Luochen.
She carefully examined his facial features.
A sense of familiarity spread from the bottom of her heart.
"From now on, let me celebrate your birthday with you every year, okay?"
"Little Pitiful, you were the one who provoked me first. You stayed by my side for over half a year, and now you want to marry someone else? In your dreams!"
"Don't marry him. If you're going to marry someone, marry me!"
Xia Zhi stared blankly at the little beggar in front of her, the tears in her eyes falling uncontrollably.
Countless past memories flooded her mind like a tidal wave.
Stormy waves surged in her heart.
Tears fell onto her lips, and her whole body trembled violently.
"It's you..."
The only ray of light in her life when she was struggling in the dark abyss.
When Xia Qiuzhi and Zhou Xuyan saw that Xia Zhi had recovered her memories, shock and panic appeared in both of their eyes.
Ignoring the risk of being chopped by Si Luochen, Xia Qiuzhi quickly rushed forward, wanting to push Xia Zhi away.
But soon, the Si family came over with their bodyguards, firmly protecting Xia Zhi and Si Luochen.
Looking at the small cake in Si Luochen's hands, Xia Zhi's nose tingled, and her face was covered in tears.
She closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and silently made a wish.
When she opened her eyes, she said in a soft voice, "Let's blow it out together, okay?"
Si Luochen nodded.
The two of them blew out the candle together.
Si Luochen scooped up a piece of cake and fed it to Xia Zhi's lips. "Happy birthday. Is it sweet?"
A faint smile appeared on Xia Zhi's lips, her small dimples faintly visible. "It's so sweet. Thank you."
Si Luochen reached out his long, slender hand towards Xia Zhi. "Are you still going to marry him?"
Xia Zhi placed her pale, thin little hand into Si Luochen's.
She shook her head vigorously. "How could I possibly marry the person who bullied me?"
After saying that, with red eyes full of hatred, she glared at Xia Qiuzhi and Zhou Xuyan.
Xia Qiuzhi and Zhou Xuyan instantly felt a chill run down their spines.
"I remember now, I remember everything!" Xia Zhi pointed a trembling finger at Xia Qiuzhi. "She was the one who killed my dad!"
Xia Qiuzhi's pupils shrank violently.
The Si family and the Xia family were all completely shocked.
Old Madam Xia was the first to react. She only had this one daughter, Xia Qiuzhi, left; how could she tolerate Xia Zhi spouting such nonsense?!
"Xia Zhi, our Xia family didn't raise you all these years just for you to become an ungrateful wretch and bite the hand that fed you!"
If she knew what was good for her, considering the kindness of raising her all these years, she should watch her mouth!
Xia Zhi knew that her father wasn't Old Madam Xia's biological son, so she didn't feel any heartache over his death.
But—
Her dad had truly died an unjust death.
"Little Zhizhi, tell us the truth. Old Master Si will seek justice for you," Old Master Si comforted her.
Xia Zhi was extremely agitated and filled with grief and indignation. "I was only four years old that year. My mom was away on a business trip. After I fell asleep at night, I heard my dad arguing with someone, so I got up to look for him."
"I stood at the door of my dad's room and saw my aunt, completely naked, trying to seduce my dad!"
Hearing this, everyone's eyes widened in shock.
Xia Qiuzhi's face changed drastically. She roared hoarsely, "Xia Zhi, if you spout any more nonsense, believe it or not, I'll tear your mouth apart!"
"I'm not spouting nonsense, I also saw—"
