Gossip is a terrifying thing.
Not wanting to face people's pointing fingers here any longer, Xia Qiuzhi looked at Zhou Xuyan and Old Madam Xia. "It seems Xia Zhi no longer wants to return to the Xia family, nor does she need us as her family. Let's go!"
The Xia family didn't spare Xia Zhi another glance, tossing her aside like a piece of trash.
Xia Zhi was already used to her family's coldness.
In the past, when she couldn't remember how her father died, she still felt grateful to the Xia family for raising her.
But now, she hated them to death.
Was her father's life not a life?
The culprit who caused his death had lived freely and comfortably for so many years!
It was her own uselessness; she had no substantial evidence to sue Xia Qiuzhi!
Back then, she was only four years old. Even if she talked until her lips bled, the judge wouldn't believe her words.
Watching Xia Zhi cry uncontrollably in her distress, Si Luochen reached out and pulled her into his arms.
"Little Pitiful, you have to believe that bad people will get their retribution."
Xia Zhi looked at the young man in front of her. It was as if she had seen a bright and warm beam of light in a bottomless dark abyss.
She gently held Si Luochen's hand. "Thank you, Little Beggar."
"Could you stop calling me Little Beggar? My name is Si Luochen. You can call me Brother Luochen."
Xia Zhi obediently called out, "Brother Luochen."
Si Luochen wiped the tears from her face. "Little Pitiful is so good. Come home with me later!"
Seeing this scene, Wen Yan burst out laughing like a honking goose in her mind.
[Honk, honk, honk... Little Yandere is such a closet flirt. As expected of the Si family's bloodline, he was born with that sly charm.]
Si Luochen shot a gloomy glare at Wen Yan.
Could he please block out her inner voice?
How was he a closet flirt?
Was he as much of a closet flirt as her husband?
The Si family walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau.
The staff members hadn't had enough of the gossip. Seeing the Xia and Si families leave one after another, they couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Was there going to be a follow-up to this drama?
How exactly did Xia Zhi's father die? They wanted to know the truth too, hey!
Just as the staff were about to return to their workstations, they suddenly saw a luxurious supercar pull up to the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau.
A middle-aged, wealthy woman dripping in jewels stepped out of the supercar.
Xia Qiuzhi was currently talking to Zhou Xuyan. "Little Yan, don't believe Xia Zhi's nonsense. You should know what kind of person Auntie Qiuzhi is. Just follow me well, and I won't mistreat you—"
Zhou Xuyan lowered his eyes. "Old Madam won't agree to me following Auntie Qiuzhi. Although I also want to stay by your side, I'm afraid it will affect the relationship between you and your mother."
"She's old, ignore her. I've suffered a lot of anger today. Come to my apartment tonight and serve me well—"
Before Xia Qiuzhi could finish her sentence, a furious roar suddenly rang out. "Who are you, and why are you getting so close to my little baby?"
Xia Qiuzhi looked up. Seeing the woman charging toward her, she frowned.
She recognized the woman. Her husband had died a few years ago, and she had inherited a massive fortune.
Rumor had it that she played around outside even more wildly than Xia Qiuzhi did.
But who was she calling 'little baby'?
When Zhou Xuyan saw the woman, his pupils shrank.
"Auntie... Auntie Liu?"
Ms. Liu walked up to Zhou Xuyan and affectionately grabbed his hand. "Little baby, aren't you studying abroad? How did you suddenly end up at the Civil Affairs Bureau? Auntie Liu hasn't seen you for a long time. I've missed you to death."
"Come on, go home with Auntie Liu. You're good in bed, and Auntie Liu just loves you."
Seeing her little toy boy being led away by another woman, Xia Qiuzhi instantly flew into a rage. She grabbed Zhou Xuyan's other hand. "What do you mean 'your little baby'? He's mine!"
"He is clearly mine!" Ms. Liu was a fierce one, and naturally, she refused to let go of Zhou Xuyan.
Zhou Xuyan was panicking uncontrollably at this moment.
He didn't understand. Why did Auntie Liu find him here?
Just as he was trying to figure out a way to send Ms. Liu away, several more luxury cars suddenly arrived.
Auntie Hu, Auntie Sun, Uncle Zhang...
The several elderly wealthy women and nouveau riche men he had hooked up with all came over.
"Little baby—"
"Little Xuyan—"
Seeing Zhou Xuyan surrounded by several rich women and men, Xia Qiuzhi immediately understood. The little toy boy she thought only liked her was actually a total player.
As the other wealthy men and women confronted each other, they also discovered that Zhou Xuyan had been deceiving them.
They had all spent a lot of money on Zhou Xuyan.
None of them had ever expected that he was actually juggling so many boats.
"Damn it, I've lived for over half my life and have never been scammed like this!"
"Me too! I'm going to tear apart his fake, gentle face!"
Zhou Xuyan panicked so much that his head started to spin.
He was the only one who knew about him hooking up with several rich women and men.
Why did his boat suddenly capsize today?
Could it be that those videos were uploaded to the internet and seen by them?
No, no, even if they saw them, how did they know he was at the Civil Affairs Bureau?
Faintly, Zhou Xuyan felt an invisible hand viciously gripping his neck.
That person wanted to expose all his evil deeds.
When these wealthy men and women started beating him up, they showed no mercy at all.
Zhou Xuyan was beaten miserably. Both of his legs were crippled, and several ribs in his chest were broken.
He lay on the ground, his face bruised and swollen, barely breathing.
He looked at Xia Qiuzhi with pleading eyes. "Auntie Qiuzhi, save me—"
Xia Qiuzhi never expected that after being ruthless her entire life, she would end up being deceived by a college student!
She stepped forward, raised her foot, and forcefully stomped on Zhou Xuyan's face.
Zhou Xuyan's high and straight nasal bone was broken under her stomp.
"Ah—" Zhou Xuyan screamed in agony.
He knew that even if he called the police, these wealthy people would find a way to get away with it.
He was crippled.
He was ruined.
His life was completely over.
Zhou Xuyan glanced at Xia Zhi, who was sitting in her wheelchair.
Thinking of the days when he bullied her together with Jiang Chao, tears of regret slid down from the corners of his eyes.
He had actually genuinely liked Xia Zhi once.
He pursued her for so long, but she never accepted him.
In the past, as long as he unleashed a little bit of his charm on women, they would fall for him.
Only Xia Zhi refused to give him a second glance.
He wanted to make her remember him firmly.
So, he bullied her together with Jiang Chao.
Even if it was hatred, it was still an unforgettable impression.
He thought he would ruin Xia Zhi, but in the end, the one ruined was himself!
Ah, people truly do face karma and retribution!
...
The Si family home.
When Xia Zhi and Wen Yan walked through the door, Old Master Si took two bouquets of flowers from the butler and gave them to the two of them.
"Little Zhizhi, the fact that you can be together with Fourth Brother is all thanks to your sister-in-law."
Xia Zhi looked at the bright and stunning Wen Yan. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she felt a bit shy. "Sister-in-law, thank you."
Looking at the new little cutie in the house, Wen Yan couldn't help but pat her head. "Such a pretty and adorable little girl, what a steal for Little Yandere."
[Little Zhizhi has already called me sister-in-law, but I haven't heard Little Yandere call me that yet!]
Everyone in the Si family turned to look at Si Luochen.
Si Luochen touched his nose, his expression stiff and awkward. "Sister-in-law."
Wen Yan raised an eyebrow. "What did you just call me? Your voice sounds like a buzzing mosquito. Did you not eat today?"
Si Luochen, "..."
She really knew how to push her luck.
It was rare for Wen Yan to see Si Luochen looking embarrassed. She crossed her arms over her chest, a half-smile playing on her lips.
[I originally wanted to make Little Zhizhi's toxic aunt get her karma, but with the Little Yandere's current attitude, I might as well just stay home, sleep, and play video games.]
She was truly ruthless!
She knew exactly how to hit him right where it hurt!
Si Luochen walked up to Wen Yan and bowed to her respectfully. "Sister-in-law, thank you for your help and everything you've done recently!"
With that said, Si Luochen transferred five million to Wen Yan.
Wen Yan, "..."
[Hehe, is the Little Yandere really this generous? It wouldn't be a problem at all if he just calls me by my name from now on.]
