Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
A month later, when she stepped into Lang Yue Residences again, Xu Wan felt like a lifetime had passed.
When the old uniformed maid saw Xu Wan, she still respectfully called her âMistress Xuâ while the others looked at her pitifully or in contempt.
She was no longer the Qiao familyâs Miss Xu.
Xu Wan walked into the main house with mixed feelings.
Eldest Master Qiao and Second Master Qiao werenât there yet, but their families had already gathered together to chat and banter.
The moment she saw Xu Wan, Qiao Nan could not help but laugh condescendingly. âHey, Xu Wan, didnât you promise to move out of our house last month? Why did you rush back today? Oh, itâs for the inheritance from my grandpa, right? Tsk tsk, look at how you usually pretend to be virtuous. It turns out that youâre just greedy for moneyâ¦â
Ever since Xu Wan was staying with the Qiao family, Qiao Nan had always been at loggerheads with her. Whenever they met, Qiao Nan would mock and ridicule Xu Wan. Therefore, when Xu Wan heard Qiao Nanâs words, she was not angry. She just stood silently in the middle of the hall.
âHey, my sister is talking to you. Are you deaf? You donât even know how to reply. You seriously donât know your limits. Next time, donât you dare say that you came from our Qiao family. How embarrassing!â Qiao Shi scolded in disgust when she saw Xu Wanâs indifferent expression.
Xu Wan raised her eyes slightly and stared at Qiao Shi fixedly. She said calmly, âMiss Qiao, although Iâve moved out of the Qiao family, Uncle Qiao once told me that, as long as Iâm willing, I can stay in the Qiao family forever. No one can chase me out. My parents and Grandpa Qiao are of the same generation, so Iâm of the same generation as Eldest Master Qiao and Second Master Qiao. Therefore, the two of you are one generation younger than me. Qiao Nan was rude to me just now. Iâm already being lenient by not chiding her, yet you still say that Iâm rude? Who exactly is being rude?â
In the past, when Xu Wan still stayed at the Qiao familyâs residence, she had never argued with Qiao Shi and Qiao Nan. After all, she was staying at the Qiao familyâs residence and had received Old Master Qiaoâs favor. She did not want Old Master Qiao to be worried about her matters. Hence, she usually tolerated them as much as she could.
Despite Xu Wan having left the Qiao family by then, these two people were still so bossy and rude. Xu Wan finally lost her temper and argued with them.
Qiao Shi looked at Xu Wan in disbelief. Was this still the timid Xu Wan from before who didnât even dare to let out a fart? How did she suddenly become so full of herself? How dare she argue with her!
âXu Wan, do you honestly think that Third Uncle will marry you? Do you honestly think of yourself as a Young Madam? How dare you talk to my sister like that?â
When Qiao Nan saw that the once soft Xu Wan suddenly dared to resist, she felt an inexplicable sense of humiliation as if she had been provoked. She walked forward and shoved Xu Wan hard.
Qiao Nan was the younger daughter of Second Master Qiao. She was used to being arrogant and willful. Every time her temper flared up, there was nothing she didnât dare to say. Even Old Master Qiao could not control her.
Hence, Qiao Nan did not hold back at all with this shove. Xu Wan was not being careful and staggered a few steps back, hitting hard on the door frame!
Xu Wan subconsciously shielded her abdomen with her handsâher babies were inside!
Xu Wan felt a sharp pain in her back, but she ignored it. She was desperately shielding her abdomen with her hands.
Qiao Nan was pleased that she had succeeded in one move. âSince you dared to talk back, why donât you look at yourself first?â
âWhereâs Third Brother? Is he not here yet?â Eldest Master Qiao walked in with a swift gait and asked after glancing around.
âThird Uncle is accompanying his girlfriend! His girlfriend, Bai Zhen, is Sisterâs classmate. Uncle, youâve seen her before!â
Qiao Nan walked to Qiao Chengâs side. She glanced at the pale Xu Wan smugly. âSister Bai Zhen is so pretty. Sheâs so much more elegant and ladylike than a particular someone! No wonder Third Uncle doesnât like that someone. He already has Sister Bai Zhen in his heart.â
Xu Wan was stunned upon hearing Qiao Nanâs words.
Qiao Chen had a girlfriend?
So fastâ¦
Was the reason he hated her so much because he already liked someone else?
Her already numb heart somehow felt a little sour.
Xu Wan took a deep breath and suppressed her emotions.
What did it have to do with her? She didnât care who that man was with.
âThird Brother is here.â
Second Master Qiao announced as he saw Qiao Chen walking over. He then noticed the woman beside Qiao Chen and couldnât help but frown. âDad just passed away. You should be more low key. It hasnât even been a hundred days since Dad left us, and youâve already been looking for a woman. How would others think if this gets out to them?â
Eldest Master Qiaoâs tone was also somewhat reproachful as he echoed, âLittle Wan is still here, you should bear in mind the impact of your actions.â
Qiao Chen laughed coldly. He said scornfully, âBig brother and second brother are especially concerned with my marriage. Those who donât know would have thought that we brothers are so close.â
Qiao Chenâs words made Second Master Qiaoâs expression change instantly.
âThird Brother, what did you mean by that? Dad just left us, and now you donât even care about this family anymore? We are your brothers. Whatâs wrong with reproaching you? If you donât want to listen to us, then get out of the Qiao family!â Eldest Master Qiao shouted with a dark expression on his face.