Chapter 25 Conspiracy
"I told you, even if it doesn't work out today, as long as the stuff is still there, do you think a little girl like her would just take it all and eat it?!"

"Look at the stupid thing you've done!"

If she really had any substantial evidence, one report would be enough to prove her innocence. She can forget about having a good time at the farm.

Xu Zixin's eyes blazed with fury, his usual refined and scholarly demeanor vanishing like sand in the wind.

The couple, who were seen as a model couple by outsiders, had a fierce argument at home.

Although she couldn't hear the specific reason, the commotion was so loud that Xu Shanshan, who had gone home early that day, huddled in her room, afraid to make a sound for fear of getting into trouble.

The crowd chatting and relaxing in the courtyard not far away, having caught a whiff of gossip, gathered at the Xu family's gate, eager to hear what was going on.

"Hey, Ningning's back!"

"Ningning, hurry home and see! Your dad and your Aunt Qian are arguing!"

"Didn't someone say today was Ningning's coming-of-age party? Why are they arguing about it?"

Su Ning, who returned right on time, did not answer the questions from the crowd, and the smile on her face seemed very forced.

Her long, curled eyelashes were wet, her eyelids were red and swollen, and the corners of her eyes were red; it was obvious that she had been crying hard.

The crowd, who spontaneously made way and simultaneously fell silent, exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes burning even brighter with the fire of gossip within them.

Not long after Su Ning went inside, a series of crackling sounds came from inside the house, with things breaking and shattering all over the floor.

Xu Zixin, who was usually mild-mannered, roared angrily.

Interspersed among these were Qian Huiru's cries of pain and Xu Shanshan's tearful curses.

"boom--"

The door was kicked open by Xu Zixin. The usually calm and collected man had completely lost his composure; his bloodshot eyes resembled those of a wild beast about to go berserk, filled with ferocity and malice.

"Su Ning, you really are my good daughter! If anything happens to your Aunt Qian today, you just wait!"

"I...I'm going to Grandpa Fu's house..."

"You are not allowed to go anywhere until things are settled. If I come back and don't see you, Su Ning, don't blame me, Xu Zixin, for pretending I never had a daughter like you. Once you leave, don't even think about coming back!!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Xu Zixin had already carried Qian Huiru, who was covered in blood, away.

Xu Shanshan, who was a few steps behind, continued to hurl insults as she chased after him, crying and cursing.

"Huh? What happened? Ningning, are you alright?"

"Qian Huiru's condition looks like a miscarriage!"

"Deputy Factory Director Xu usually dotes on Ning, how come... Could it be that Qian Huiru did something to cause this..."

"Pah! What nonsense are you spouting, you heartless bastard? Is Ningning that kind of person? You've watched her grow up since she was little, don't you know her? What kind of filth are you spouting!"

"I think he made himself angry. Ningning hadn't even come back yet and the two of them were already arguing. She'd only been inside for less than ten minutes. What could Ningning possibly do to make him like this?"

"I think so too. Old Xu clearly doesn't want a daughter now that he has a son. He's a sexist!"

Everyone was talking at once, and although no one fully understood the situation, it didn't stop them from making their own assumptions.

There are families who dote on their daughters like the apple of their eye, but I've never heard of anyone not wanting a son.

Having a son is a completely different matter for a man than not having one; the moment he has one, things are immediately different.

Aunt Qin, who was usually very popular, struggled out of the crowd and came to Su Ning, who was hanging her head and sobbing. She asked softly, "Ningning, don't cry. What happened? If it's really your dad's fault, we're here for you. We're not afraid!" Her obviously biased words made most of the people around her nod in agreement, especially the older women and men.

It's no wonder they favored her; among all the children in this compound, there was none who was smarter, more sensible, more well-behaved, or kinder than her.

He's so much better than those troublesome kids of his own. They'd rather believe that such a good kid could do something bad than believe that Tianxia Hongyu Xu Zixin has lost his conscience!

"I only said a couple of words, and Aunt Qian suddenly said her stomach hurt. Dad... I really didn't do anything..."

There was no reckless speech after being wronged, and no wailing after being wronged.

She simply shed tears silently and gave a brief and clear account of what had happened.

Just her feigned strength, her increasingly swollen face, and her pitiful appearance broke their hearts.

Aunt Qin's eyes reddened as she watched, and she cursed inwardly: "Sure enough, a child without a mother is like a blade of grass, and once she has a son, she becomes a stepfather!"

Hehe~

Even a great man said that women can hold up half the sky! What's wrong with sons? Are sons some kind of ginseng fruit that will make you live a few more years without illness or disaster?

"Grandma Qin believes you. Ningning said she didn't do it, so she definitely didn't. Don't worry, if anything really happens, Grandma Qin will vouch for you. If your dad is really unreasonable and dares to lay a hand on you again, I'll take advantage of my age and beat him up!"

"Yes, Ningning, don't be afraid. Nowadays, reason prevails everywhere. Even your uncle is still alive, so how can he control him? Even a father can't be unreasonable!"

"Exactly! Look at how badly the kid was slapped! He's absolutely outrageous!"

Su Ning, whose eyes were streaming down her face from the smell of ginger juice, actually felt a real urge to cry when she heard their words.

My nose felt sore and my throat was a little sore, so I gently bowed to thank everyone.

Fortunately, she really didn't do anything wrong, so she didn't feel ashamed of their sincere concern and unconditional protection.

Apart from pulling her aside briefly before leaving in the small courtyard on the back street of Minxiang, Qian Huiru did not touch her at all.

Using the foreseen visions to tear off the mask of paternal love and filial piety is undoubtedly necessary before she leaves, when she is still young and vulnerable.

After all, for a long time to come, there will be countless cases of fathers suing sons and sons suing fathers, and husbands and wives turning against each other.

She would absolutely not give Xu Zixin the slightest chance to manipulate her.

After one or two times, even if Xu Zixin used filial piety to pressure her into suing her, she wouldn't be afraid, as everyone present would be witnesses.

Instead, they should be filled with anxiety, wondering if she would betray her own family if she didn't keep her promise when the Fu family ran into trouble.

"Ningning, where are you going?"

"Grandpa Lian, I want to go find my Grandpa Fu."

When children are wronged, they want to cry to their closest relatives. Even the old man nodded knowingly, "Then hurry up, it might not be safe if it gets dark later."

"Don't take what your dad said to heart. If he really doesn't acknowledge you, come to my house. He doesn't care, but plenty of other people do!"

"Ha, old man, you're dreaming! You think you can get such a big granddaughter for free? Humph~ If anyone's going to visit, it'll be at my house. You have a granddaughter, but I don't!"

She twitched her lips, wincing in pain, and thanked the lovely people again before covering her face with her hand and leaving the Xu family home with slightly heavy steps.

If that person saw this face, they'd probably explode...right?

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