Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
As the chaos unfolded, Rong Qi watched with detached amusement, eerily reminiscent of the dramas she had seen play out before with Rong Tianshi, Wang Qing, and Rong Feiyu. It seemed all families with dark secrets shared the same playbook.
Outside, her bodyguards were nearly done wreaking havoc. They now stormed inside, ready to continue their demolition.
âNo, not that vase! Itâs worth a fortune!â Lu Qiâs stepmother wailed in despair.
âMy piano, please, spare it!â Lu Qiâs stepsister begged, tears streaming down her face.
Lu Qiâs father, indignant, pointed a shaky finger at her. âHow ungrateful can you be, Lu Qi? Remember who paved your path to success. Without me, youâd be nobody. Did you really think you couldâve caught Ye Shaoxianâs attention on your own?â
Unmoved, Lu Qi commanded with a chilling laugh, âKeep going. Destroy everything. I want no trace of these memories left.â
As Lu Qiâs father lunged at her in rage, Xu Yi casually stepped in, sending him staggering back, barely staying upright.
Even Xu Yi seemed surprised at his own strength. Lu Qiâs stepmother and stepsister, now facing the menacing presence of Xu Yi and Zhuang Ling, fell to their knees, quaking with fear.
Lu Qi motioned for a transparent bag to be brought over, tossing it at her fatherâs feet. âHereâs a parting gift. Take a look.â
Gritting his teeth, Lu Qiâs father opened the bag, his eyes widening in shock as he scanned the documents. âWhat have you done to us?â
Leisurely sipping her tea, Lu Qi replied, âOh, not much. Just had a wealthy patron buy out the family business and this villa. As of today, this is my property, so Iâd appreciate it if youâd leave.â
Lu Qiâs stepmother and stepsister frantically checked the documents, their faces draining of color as they realized the truth.
âLu Qi, please think of your father. Heâs sick. How can we be homeless?â Lu Qiâs stepmother implored, panic-stricken. âRemember who introduced you to Ye Shaoxian. Maybe this is all a big misunderstanding. Please, ask him to reconsider.â
Lu Qiâs stepsister chimed in desperately, âYes, ask Ye Shaoxian to give the company back to Dad. You wouldnât even know how to run it.â
Lu Qi, raising an eyebrow, asked pointedly, âAnd if I did, youâd treat me better?â
âOf course! Your fatherâs always wanted whatâs best for you. Please, stop this madness,â Lu Qiâs stepmother pleaded.
âOh, really? Then why did you lock me in a dark room, let servants beat me, and starve me? Why not send your precious younger daughter instead? Dad, care to explain? Maybe then Iâll reconsider.â Lu Qi said sarcastically.
Her father, cornered, stammered, âI-I may have been harsh, but it was for your own good. Now youâve caught Ye Shaoxianâs eye, and heâs bought the company for you. Doesnât that prove I was right?â
With a bitter laugh, Lu Qi revealed, âHate to break it to you, but Ye Shaoxian isnât my benefactor. Heâs not the one behind this.â
She then displayed photos of a battered Ye Shaoxian, unraveling the story of her so-called rescue..