klisemfg Chapter 429: Surprise My Mother by Bringing Her Ex-Fiancé?
Chapter 429: Surprise My Mother by Bringing Her Ex-Fiancé?
"Alright, alright, come on, let's go inside!" Li Hailian held Qiao Manman's hand tightly, as if afraid she would run away.
He Dechang hurriedly greeted everyone: "Please come in, please come in. You've come all this way, it must be tiring. It's all because of my son's disappointment!"
He Jingcheng felt wronged, thinking that he had already brought his niece back, so why was his father still talking nonsense?
He's in his fifties, doesn't he have any pride?
The others said modestly, "Sir, you're too kind. We'll be fine staying outside!"
They then dispersed, standing guard around the small villa. They nodded and greeted the staff who had been hiding in the shadows.
Xia Zhao and Ji Ming half-escorted Yin Yuhan and Hua Yihai into the house.
Upon seeing this, He Dechang asked in confusion, "Why are Yuhan and Yihai here? Did you run into them on the way?"
Qiao Manman said with a smile, "Aunt Yuhan specially picked me up from the station early this morning."
"After all these years, you really cherish the bond I have with my mother!"
"Yes, after all, your mother and I grew up wearing the same dress, didn't we, godmother!"
Li Hailian snapped out of her excitement and looked at Yin Yuhan with a thoughtful gaze.
"How did you know Niannian's daughter was coming home today!"
"I... I heard it from Aunt Huang! Godmother, have I gotten into trouble?"
I was thinking of surprising Niannian, who has been away from home for many years. I never expected to upset you all!
Qiao Manman smiled enigmatically: "Bringing my mother's ex-fiancé to surprise her?"
"Aunt Yuhan, are you stupid, or are you trying to show off to my mother?"
"You, you know that Hua Yihai is...?"
After a moment of paleness, Yin Yuhan immediately put on a heartbroken expression: "Since Niannian is still alive, why doesn't she go home?"
When she fell in love with another man, I advised her to be honest with her godparents, but she insisted on eloping.
The older generation arranges marriages so that their children will be happy.
She could have simply broken off the engagement with Yi Hai if she wasn't happy; there was no need for her to run away from home!
Godfather and Godmother, I was wrong. I only helped her keep it a secret because Niannian begged me.
Later, seeing how heartbroken you were, I regretted it, but by then, Niannian had already run off with a man.
I searched for a long time but couldn't find Niannian, so I had to leave the matter quiet, which is good for Niannian's reputation!
"Finished?"
Seeing Li Hailian and He Dechang's dark faces, Qiao Manman smiled and asked, "Comrade Li, Comrade He, I heard that in the years since my mother passed away, Aunt Yuhan has stayed by your side like a daughter."
How do you feel about her betrayal?
Before the two elderly people could speak, Yin Yuhan retorted, "What do you mean by betrayal? I was clearly stating the facts!"
Qiao Manman stood up and slapped her across the face with such force that she fell to the ground.
Yin Yuhan looked up in disbelief, her cheeks swelling up at a visible speed: "You hit me?"
"I'm going to hit you!" Qiao Manman squatted down and lifted her chin with her fingers: "Aunt Yuhan has probably forgotten how she fooled my grandparents back then. Getting involved herself was indeed clever!"
Then he slapped her again: "Whether you are innocent or not is not important, but you cannot slander my mother's reputation!"
One slap loosened her teeth.
Yin Yuhan coughed up blood from the pain and glared hatefully at Qiao Manman.
Hearing the noise, Aunt Huang poked her head out.
Seeing this, she rushed over like a mother hen protecting her chicks, forcefully shoving Qiao Manman away: "Who told you to bully Miss Yu Han!"
Qiao Manman fell to the ground.
"sister in law!"
"My niece!"
Xia Zhao and He Jingcheng jogged over and helped her up, one on each side.
He Jingcheng kicked Aunt Huang, his eyes bloodshot, and said, "Who do you think you are, daring to bully my niece? Do you know that she might be carrying my great-nephew!"
He turned to look at Ji Ming: "Captain Ji, please tie her up."
Having been a nanny for so many years, how could she not know that the researchers' whereabouts were confidential? If she could reveal it to Yin Yuhan, she could also reveal it to others.
Take him away for thorough interrogation!
"Yes!" Ji Ming grabbed Aunt Huang and dragged her outside.
The sudden action terrified Aunt Huang, who cried out, "Sister Li, I didn't! I didn't! I was just worried when I saw Miss Yuhan fall. Sister Li, Sister Li..."
Qiao Manman found her too noisy and gave Xia Zhao a wink.
Xia Zhao stepped forward, took off Aunt Huang's shoe, and stuffed it into her mouth. The world fell silent.
Qiao Manman sat on the sofa looking exhausted: "Comrade Li, Comrade He, I've been used to being wild outside since I was a child, so I don't really understand the intrigues and power struggles in your wealthy families."
If you two think I have a bad temper and am not presentable, I'll just leave. You don't need to make things difficult for me!
"Why are you leaving? Huang Qin made a mistake and should be punished. As for Yin Yuhan, she's been too overreaching; she should learn her lesson!"
Qiao Manman raised an eyebrow: "You're not mad at me?"
“Silly child, your mother is my own daughter. How can I stand by and watch others tarnish her reputation?”
"Does your hand hurt? Grandma will rub it for you!"
Qiao Manman was satisfied with the other party's attitude and looked up at Hua Yihai: "Uncle Yihai, don't you want to say anything?"
Hua Yihai took two steps back stiffly: "Back then, it was because I couldn't find Niannian that I got Uncle He and Aunt He's permission to cancel the engagement and marry Yin Yuhan."
If she does anything wrong, you can punish her, but don't drag me into it!
Qiao Manman snorted coldly: "Although my father is a coward and useless, he always cherishes my mother. Compared to him, you are no match!"
Hua Yihai smiled awkwardly: "You're his daughter, of course I'll side with him."
Qiao Manman remained noncommittal, then turned to He Dechang and asked, "Comrade He, when my mother disappeared, did you investigate Yin Yuhan?"
He Dechang nodded solemnly: "We have investigated, and her statements from back then match her whereabouts at the time, so we have ruled her out as a suspect."
"If it is ultimately proven that Yin Yuhan was responsible, can you uphold a fair and serious attitude and send them to see the police?"
“Sure! Your mother is our own daughter. No matter how close they are, there's still a distance between them.”
However, you need evidence. While we value family ties, they cannot supersede the law.
Qiao Manman chuckled: "What evidence could I possibly have? So many years have passed. If there really were evidence, they wouldn't be jumping around like this!"
"Yes, where is the evidence? If you have no evidence, why are you accusing me of slander?"
You slapped me twice right off the bat? Aren't you afraid I'll send you to jail?
Yin Yuhan got up from the ground, pointing at Qiao Manman with a fierce but weak expression: "I kindly picked you up, and this is how you treat me?"
And you guys, you're even in the military, yet you just let her bully us ordinary folks?
Believe it or not, I'll report you to the military!
Xia Zhao rolled her eyes, thinking to herself, "With a sister-in-law as capable as her, there's no way you can win this case."
Ji Ming, who had just returned from outside, also felt confused.
It's obvious to anyone with eyes that Qiao Manman holds a high position in their group. She keeps provoking them. Is she not satisfied with being beaten up, or what?