Volume One, Chapter Four: Trouble Is Bound to Strike

Although Chu Mian had mentally prepared herself early on, she was still taken aback by the figure. Even though her own assets far exceeded that amount, the comparison was between families. She had lived with the Xie family for over a decade, and they wouldn’t even give her fifty thousand yuan, yet her birth family handed over five hundred million at once—such lavishness was overwhelming!

Chu Mian shoved the shopping card back into Chu Xian’s hand.

“If they don’t want it, then fine. It’s best to sever ties completely from now on.”

The Xie family had already drained the last trace of her feelings; from now on, she wanted nothing to do with them.

Frowning with concern, Chu Xian looked at his little sister, unable to swallow his frustration.

“No, I can’t let them bully you like this! Wherever the Xie family is, I’m going to find them and have a serious talk!”

After all the effort to find his sister, as the third brother, he had to stand up for her and defend her honor!

Chu Mian pressed down on Chu Xian before he could burst out.

“Forget it.”

Seeing her resolute attitude, Chu Xian gave up and snapped the shopping card in half, tossing the pieces lightly onto the ground.

Ungrateful scoundrels—they had to find a way to restore her dignity elsewhere!

If he didn’t squeeze the Xie family dry until they couldn’t even afford underwear, he wouldn’t be a Chu!

Watching Chu Xian’s actions, Chu Mian’s expression flickered slightly; for the first time, a warm feeling stirred within her heart.

But recalling all the ways the Xie family had used her, she took a deep breath and suppressed the emotion.

Chu Xian was actually afraid of startling his newly found sister, so he silently reminded himself to stay calm and put on a smile as he spoke.

“Sis, let’s board the plane. Mom and Dad are still waiting at home for your return.”

Chu Mian nodded in agreement and followed behind Chu Xian as they exited the villa.

Though her expression remained unchanged, for the first time she felt a glimmer of hope for this so-called “homecoming.”

Before long, the flashy pink helicopter rose slowly into the sky.

Several security guards looked up, sweating profusely.

They had heard some of the Xie family’s history—once wealthy, they had bullied this adopted daughter mercilessly over the years.

Now, fate had turned.

The Xie family was about to fall on hard times.

As the helicopter disappeared into the clouds, the guards just regained their senses.

In the next moment, a 120 ambulance roared past, rushing to the Xie residence.

Xie Zhixing was carried out on a stretcher, a large gash on his head, half his body stained with blood; he was barely breathing.

Xu Yun and Xie Anyue followed behind, crying desperately as they climbed into the ambulance.

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Inside the vehicle, the doctor quickly assessed the situation, fitting Xie Zhixing with an oxygen mask and performing emergency treatment.

“The patient has severe brain trauma with nerve cell damage. It’s a complicated case; only an external specialist can performI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.