In the villa, a group of people gathered around the TV, playing VR games!
The atmosphere was lively and cheerful!
Jiang Nan sat to one side, while Zhong Yingxue rested her head on his lap, peeling an orange.
“Here, try this! It’s super sweet!”
Jiang Nan popped the orange into his mouth, his face scrunching up!
“Ugh, so sour! Xue Xue, you’ve gone naughty!”
Zhong Yingxue blinked her big eyes, “Hehe!”
His phone buzzed!
Jiang Nan pulled it out and saw a WeChat message from Xia Yao.
Wolf Extermination: Something’s up at home, you guys have fun, I’m heading back.
Nan Shen: Need any help?
On the car, Xia Yao stared at the message on her phone screen, biting her lower lip, trying hard not to cry.
Tears fell drop by drop onto the screen!
Wolf Extermination: No need! Take care of Xue Xue!
Nan Shen: (´◔‸◔`)
At the Xia family villa, the lights blazed brightly!
Eight Rolls-Royce Cullinans were parked outside!
A group of men in suits, wearing earpieces, stood guard outside.
At this moment, Xia Yao had regained her composure, her face cold as she walked into the villa.
Inside the villa’s living room.
Xia’s father and mother sat on the sofa, looking uneasy.
Opposite them sat a young man in a white suit, wearing gloves!
Elegant in demeanor, handsome in appearance!
He also wore gold-rimmed glasses.
Next to him sat a girl!
Her features were so exquisite they seemed unreal, with bright eyes and pearly teeth, long wavy black hair cascading to her waist!
Her skin was fair as jade, with a teardrop mole at the corner of her eye, wearing light makeup, beautiful to the point of breathtaking!
Even top actresses would feel inferior to her stunning looks.
As Xia Yao entered, she instantly drew everyone’s attention.
“Mum, Dad, I’m back!”
Xia Yao glanced at the guests and sat on the sofa.
The man in the white suit spoke calmly, “This must be the Xia family’s daughter? Allow me to introduce myself!”
“I’m Yun Lei, from the Yun family of Suzhou!”
“This is my sister, Yun Fei!”
From the moment Xia Yao entered, Yun Fei’s gaze locked onto her, filled with aggression!
The corner of her mouth curled slightly, carrying a hint of arrogance!
“Brother, no need for all this trouble, right?”
“You must know why we’re here!”
Xia Yao bit her lower lip, staying silent.
Yun Lei continued calmly, “Withdraw from Jiang Nan’s team. Yun Fei will take your place!”
“She needs a chance to enter the Spirit Pool. If you agree, we’ll handle the paperwork!”
Xia Yao clenched her fists, a stubborn glint in her eyes, “And if I don’t?”
Yun Lei adjusted his glasses, “The Xia Corporation’s funds have collapsed, and your father will face jail time for failing to pay massive penalties! Minimum 15 years!”
“Your Xia family’s vast business empire in the north isn’t easy to build, but it can all vanish in an instant!”
“Even this villa will no longer bear the Xia name starting tomorrow! You have no right to refuse!”
“We came to you because we’re confident!”
Panic flashed in Xia Yao’s eyes as she looked at her father, “Dad! Is what he’s saying true?”
Though Xia Yao didn’t understand business, she knew how solid her family’s wealth was.
A commercial giant with assets over tens of billions, how could it collapse so easily!
Xia’s father sighed deeply, his hair seemingly turning white overnight, his face full of exhaustion!
“It’s all true! The Yun family has that kind of power!”
“My girl, I’ve let you down, I…”
Xia’s father covered his face with his hands, head lowered, silently shedding tears!
Seeing this, Xia Yao’s tears flowed uncontrollably, falling in big drops!
In her heart, her father was always the pillar of the family, a man as strong as a mountain!
Seeing him sob, Xia Yao’s heart felt like it was being stabbed! The pain was suffocating.
“Isn’t there another way? Can’t we ask for help, like from the Zhong family…”
Xia’s father just shook his head!
Yun Lei said calmly, “You still don’t understand what the Yun family of Suzhou means!”
“The Yun family is involved in industry, manufacturing, internet, finance, spiritual martial arts, everything you can think of!”
“I know your Xia family has some connections, but seeking help? Are you sure?”
“Can they really challenge the Yun family?”
As he spoke, Yun Lei subtly released his aura!
So young, yet a Platinum-rank powerhouse!
Xia’s mother held Xia Yao’s hand, shaking her head, “The Yun family has a Starshine-rank powerhouse! Deeply rooted, untouchable, we have no way out!”
“Yao, just agree! Your father, he…”
Xia’s father snapped, “Woman, shut up! Yao’s decision is her own!”
“Don’t listen to your mum! I’ll be fine, just jail time, right? We’ve survived tough days before!”
“Don’t wrong yourself, we…”
Xia Yao rubbed her eyes, her knuckles white, shaking her head, “Dad, stop, I’ll agree!”
For a moment, she felt utterly powerless!
Yun Fei said haughtily, “Don’t think we’re bullying you!”
“A woman like you doesn’t deserve Jiang Nan! You can’t give him anything!”
“The spatial ability is destined to shine on the world stage! The Yun family will be Jiang Nan’s strongest backing!”
“You leaving is for his own good!”
Xia Yao shot up, her eyes glaring fiercely at Yun Fei, wanting to say something.
But she couldn’t get a word out, tears streaming down!
Wiping her tears, she stomped upstairs, locking herself in her room!
Yun Fei sneered, “Doesn’t know when to take a hint!”
Yun Lei smiled, “Mr. Xia, pleasure doing business! Yun Corporation’s funds will invest in Xia Corporation to help you through this crisis!”
Xia’s father shot up, grabbed a teacup, and smashed it on the floor, “I don’t want your filthy money, get out! Get out!”
Yun Lei brushed off the porcelain shards, “Seems we’re not very welcome, sister, let’s go?”
Yun Fei sneered and followed Yun Lei out!
In the car.
Yun Lei, “Grandfather’s instructions…”
Yun Fei smiled lightly, “Don’t worry, brother, I don’t feel wronged at all. In fact, I’m a bit excited!”
“Good then!”
In the Xia family villa’s living room, Xia’s mother silently cleaned up the broken teacup!
Xia’s father stood outside Xia Yao’s door, hearing faint sobs, his raised hand pausing mid-air!
In the end, he let out a long sigh…
Xia Yao buried herself in her blankets, curling up, sobbing nonstop, soaking the sheets!
How could she bear to leave!
Xue Xue, Little Nan, Wu Liang, Xiong Er, and so many great friends!
But how could she let her father go to jail?
In that moment, Xia Yao felt so wronged!
Why her!
She was the one who found Jiang Nan first!
They’d shared so many happy moments!
Yet some woman came out of nowhere, trying to take everything away.
Kicking her out, and she could do nothing…
“Wuwu~ sob~”
Crying, Xia Yao fell asleep, her heart heavy with sorrow that night!
