Mr. Yan, wake up! Your wife isn't a delicate little flower.

At the entrance of the Qin family villa.

At this time, only the living room light on the first floor is usually on.

Today, however, the lights are on full display.

Cheng Xihe frowned slightly: There's a problem.

"Drive the car to the underground parking garage."

After parking the car at the entrance, Cheng Xihe handed the keys to the bodyguard and strode into the villa.

The security guard, holding the keys, said, "Yes."

"Second Miss, you're back."

As soon as he reached the door, Butler Ye opened it and looked at Cheng Xihe politely.

It seems they had been waiting for her arrival.

"What's going on?"

Cheng Xihe had a bad feeling.

She strode inside and glanced suspiciously toward the living room.

A faint sobbing sound drifted over. "Who's crying?"

"Reporting to Second Miss, it's Eldest Miss who's crying," Butler Ye said helplessly, shaking his head at Cheng Xihe. "It's best if Second Miss doesn't pay any attention to her."

The more he didn't want her to know, the more Cheng Xihe wanted to know: "Uncle Ye, tell me."

"It seems the eldest young lady said that the third young lady stole her things, and now she's brought it up in front of the master and mistress."

Butler Ye said in a low voice, "The master is very angry right now and is scolding the third young lady."

"Stealing?"

Cheng Xihe scoffed lightly, instantly understanding what was going on.

"You don't need to worry about it, and you don't need to tell them I'm back. I'll go take a look." Cheng Xihe turned her head and looked at Butler Ye.

Butler Ye understood immediately: "Yes, Second Miss."

Cheng Xihe walked quickly towards the living room, her steps light and silent.

She wanted to see how these people bullied Xiaxia while she was away.

"Waaaaah..."

Before they even got close, Qin Ruosu's affected crying could be heard.

Standing behind the carved wooden screen, Cheng Xihe coldly gazed at the group of people not far away.

Qin Jian sat in the main seat of the sofa, his face full of anger.

Zhang Zhiyue was standing next to him, her expression strange.

Qin Ruosu threw herself into Zhang Zhiyue's arms and cried.

Qin Shengxia stood right opposite them, motionless.

The expression on his face was hard to tell whether it was disappointment or speechlessness.

"Mommy, that's my...my favorite ruby ​​necklace. Daddy gave it to me!"

Qin Ruosu stared at the gemstone necklace on the table, tears streaming down her face. "Even if Xiaxia likes it a lot, she should still ask me first."

"Xiaxia, I... I can lend it to you for a bit, but I like it too..."

The voice trailed off, and Qin Ruosu glanced at Qin Shengxia, as if startled: "I... I didn't mean to blame you, it's just that stealing is wrong..."

Qin Shengxia remained expressionless.

She was already used to this situation.

No matter what happens, Qin Ruosu just cries and that's it; she never gives herself a chance to explain.

"Snapped!"

Sitting in the main seat, Qin Jian adopted the demeanor of a superior, slamming his hand on the sofa armrest with a serious expression.

"Qin Shengxia! Look how good your sister is! She's still thinking of you even now!"

Do you admit that you stole Su Su's gemstone necklace?

I'm warning you, don't lie!

"I didn't steal anything." Qin Shengxia stood straight, head bowed, resolutely denying it.

Qin Jian was furious. He stood up and pointed at Qin Shengxia: "If you steal something, you have to admit it. How have I taught you since you were a child?"

Don't you understand honesty and trustworthiness? All you do is lie!

"I don't even like gemstone necklaces, why would I steal hers?" Qin Shengxia retorted softly.

Noticing the change in her daughter, Qin Jian frowned slightly: "Could it still be from Su Su?"

That was her favorite thing. Would she use such an expensive gem to frame you?

"I told you I didn't, but you wouldn't listen to me. You're just taking advantage of my sister's absence to bully me."

Qin Shengxia snorted coldly, resolutely refusing to admit to a mistake that was not hers.

It would have been better if Cheng Xihe hadn't been mentioned; Qin Jian got even angrier just from her name.

This daughter has never had a moment's peace since she came home, and she's so arrogant that she doesn't give him any face at all.

"Qin Shengxia, let me tell you! Even if your sister is here, do you think I'm afraid of her? I'm the one in charge of this family!"

Cheng Xihe was about to leave when he stopped again.

Qin Ruosu raised her head and said aggrievedly, "Fine, Dad, since Xiaxia says it wasn't her, then I guess I misunderstood."

"A misunderstanding?" Qin Jian raised his voice, glancing at Zhang Zhiyue beside him. "The evidence is conclusive, what kind of misunderstanding is this!"

Zhang Zhiyue patted Qin Ruosu's back reassuringly: "Alright, Susu, let's just let this matter go."

She had just glanced at the time.

It's late; Cheng Xihe might be back soon.

What if he goes crazy when he comes back?

"No, we can't just let it go like this!"

Qin Jian glared at Qin Shengxia: "Quickly apologize to your sister, then go kneel in the ancestral hall all night as punishment!"

"Alright, Dad, since Xiaxia didn't do it on purpose, I'm willing to believe her. I want Xiaxia to do me a favor."

The ultimate goal has finally come to light, and Qin Ruosu doesn't want Qin Jian to ruin it.

Qin Jian looked at Qin Shengxia beside him: "Your sister wants your help, you should be able to do it, right?"

"You all speak," Qin Shengxia said obediently, her head bowed.

Her courage had been exhausted by the confrontation just now.

She doesn't have much confidence to fight them right now.

Cheng Xihe crossed her arms: She wanted to hear what Qin Ruosu was going to say.

Pretending to think for a moment, Qin Ruosu wiped away her tears and said, "There's a banquet in a couple of days, Xiaxia, you should go."

Many wealthy young men and outstanding individuals will be there, giving you a perfect opportunity to broaden your horizons.

She didn't want to go on a blind date, so she took this opportunity to leave it to Qin Shengxia to handle.

Qin Jian glanced at Qin Ruosu: "Susu, your sister doesn't understand anything. Taking her there is a waste of an opportunity."

"It's okay, I'm willing to let Xiaxia go."

Looking at Qin Shengxia with her big, watery eyes, Qin Ruosu winked mischievously, "Xiaxia will definitely be willing to help me, right?"

"Alright, you can come to the banquet with me as atonement." Qin Jian reluctantly agreed.

The look he gave Qin Shengxia was still one of disdain.

Qin Shengxia said in a low voice, "I don't want to."

"Is it your turn to say whether you're willing or not?"

Qin Jian glared at Qin Shengxia: "Do you think I wanted to bring you along?!"

"Alright, Lao Qin, stop pressuring Xiaxia." Zhang Zhiyue wasn't speaking up for Qin Shengxia.

He was just afraid that if Cheng Xihe came back and the little guy complained, his life wouldn't be easy either.

Her son still doesn't dare to look at Cheng Xihe.

Qin Jian looked resentful: "What can we do? Our cooperation with the Su family needs to be solidified, but the Yan family will be attending the banquet that day!"

Being able to establish a connection with the Yan family was something he had always dreamed of.

Three daughters: one is a love-struck girl who doesn't want to go out, one is a coward who can't be brought to the table, and the other is lawless and uncontrollable.

Both are a headache.

Zhang Zhiyue shut her mouth and stopped talking.

"Alright, it's decided then." Qin Jian said and turned to leave.

But then Qin Shengxia suddenly looked up and said, "I'm not going!"

"Aren't you going?"

Qin Jian turned around and met Qin Shengxia's angry gaze.

His authority as the head of the family was challenged.

"Snapped!"

After a long while, a bright red slap appeared on Qin Shengxia's face.

Qin Jian said coldly, "You have no choice but to agree."

"Bang!"

Just then, a vase flew over and smashed hard at Qin Jian's feet.

Debris flew everywhere...