This person was quite impressive, and they dared not doubt it. However, both the adult and the lady had arrived, and suddenly a father appeared wanting to acknowledge his son. If that were true, why hadn't he come along?
Why hadn't he sent a letter to the adult, leaving someone to receive him? The situation was very strange.
"Alright, you all can leave now; I'll handle this." Of course, it was most appropriate for her to deal with it, given the man's special identity.
Yang Bingshan sensed Wen Suling's impatience, but it didn't matter; with such an impressive son, how could he not cling tightly?
"No matter what, I am Yichan's father. You have no right to interfere with my meeting my son, nor do you have the right to sow discord between us." Yang Bingshan suddenly dropped his earlier demeanor and appeared confrontational.
The Wen Family found it amusing, but what was even more outrageous was yet to come.
A grown man actually became so shameless: "If you don't let me in, I won't leave. I must see my son today."
Seeing him thick-skinned and ready to shout loudly, the Wen Family conceded. The one who would be embarrassed at the entrance would be their son; this man had nothing to do with it.
"Fine, go in. Yichan usually gets home just before dark."
Yang Bingshan didn't care about that; getting in was good enough. He would figure out the rest later.
Returning from a busy day, Yang Yichen never expected his father would come knocking. He had almost forgotten about this person, but he couldn't ignore him: "Dad, since you're here, why not stay for a few days!"
Wow! Such a straightforward invitation caught even Yang Bingshan off guard.
As for what Yang Yichen thought? The blood relationship between father and son was an unchangeable bond for them. Since that was the case, it was enough to maintain appearances; after all, Yang Bingshan wouldn't stir up much trouble now.
Thus, Yang Bingshan remained as a father, but what happened later was never mentioned again.
In contrast, Liu Qingxi from Ten Li Pu brought prosperity to the villagers. As for those who doubted and did not follow, it was too late for regrets.
When discussing the changes in Ten Li Pu, Liu Qingxi couldn't help but think of someone—Liu Qingzhi, who seemed to harbor deep grudges.
Since returning to Ten Li Pu, her entire personality had undergone a dramatic transformation. She no longer indulged in laziness or looked at people with disdain; instead, she worked alongside the Qin Family and Yan in farming.
Just as Liu Qingxi recalled this person, Liu Qingzhi appeared before her: "Qingxi, these are fruits I picked from the mountain. I brought some for you to try."
After placing the items down, she turned to leave without saying much.
"Wait!" Liu Qingxi called out to stop her.
"What's wrong?" Liu Qingzhi asked nervously. In front of Liu Qingxi, she was no longer the arrogant person she used to be; instead, she was filled with guilt.
"To be honest, I was quite anxious when I saved you, considering our relationship," Liu Qingxi paused. "I was afraid you would still be the same as before, but this time I can see clearly that you've changed."
Liu Qingzhi, who once wouldn't touch a drop of water, now had a thin layer of calluses on her hands. Her hair was tied up, and she wore coarse cloth clothing that made her seem much more down-to-earth. Even her once awkward slanted eyes appeared less uncomfortable.
"After going through so much, if I still can't understand things, then all the suffering I've endured before would have been deserved," Liu Qingzhi said with a self-deprecating smile.
"It's good that you've changed. It hasn't been easy for you. In the future, you don't need to bring these things here anymore."
Liu Qingzhi remained silent; these worthless items were her way of repaying Liu Qingxi for saving her life. After all, Liu Qingxi had spent a considerable amount of money to rescue her.
She was the kind of person who had been married and had children, and thus did not deserve a future. Thinking of this, her gaze suddenly dimmed: "I understand now."
Her unsteady figure left the place. Upon returning home, she saw Liu Qingshu with a lazy demeanor and the Sister-in-law who was good for nothing.
"Did you go to Liu Qingxi again? Are you out of your mind? Why give her so much? Your brother and I haven't eaten yet," Liu Qingshu glared at her fiercely.
"If my brother wants to eat, he can go pick it himself. What I pick is for whoever I want," Liu Qingzhi truly did not understand why she used to oppose Liu Qingxi at every turn and listened to Wang.
And what was the result? Just look at how chaotic the house is now. It doesn't feel like a home, and family members don't feel like family.
The root cause of all this was Wang; the education she provided led to their current way of life.
Liu Qingshu and Wang's character were identical, like parasites clinging to the Qin Family and Yan.
"You, a girl who was sent back after being divorced, still think you have a point? I'll kick you out," Liu Qingshu threatened.
However, these words sounded incredibly ironic to Liu Qingzhi.
Afterward, Liu Qingzhi seemed not to hear Liu Qingshu's insults and turned to the main room: "Grandpa, Grandma, I want to move out." Even living in a dark, damp cave would be better than staying here.
Faced with such a group of people, she recalled the money she had earned in the Wan Mansion, all of which had been squandered by these parasites. She felt it was not worth it to spend her youth for that money.
The Qin Family was stunned, staring blankly at their eldest granddaughter; the home felt less and less like a home.
They had thought that after experiencing hardships outside, Wang and Liu Eldest would change and there would be a chance for reconciliation. However, that did not happen; even the Qin Family had lost hope.
Begging Liu Qingxi time and again was of no use; instead, it only earned her disdain.
The Liu Family continued to live in this distorted way, with all the pressure resting on the two elders. It was their indulgence towards their children that led to the current situation.
"Sigh, if she wants to leave, let her go. If not, I’ll look for Qingxi again," said the elder, referring to their granddaughter who was drifting further away from them.
Ever since Liu Qingxi made a name for herself in Biqi Town, invitations for her had spread from Biqi Town to Linyi County. The Qin Family was well aware of this, but what good did it do?
Standing before the young girl, she felt uneasy and could no longer bring herself to ask for help.
What should have been a united family was now slowly falling apart. The Qin Family suddenly realized that the root cause was her; it was her repeated tolerance that had created the current situation.
Not only had she harmed the Third Son, but she had also affected many younger generations.
"Grandma, don’t go. I’ll pack my things and move out. Please take care of yourselves."
She had made up her mind. The cave where the Fourth House and Fifth Branch lived was not damaged by the earthquake; living there would be fine, it would just take some time to tidy up.
Afterward, she went up the mountain every day to look for food and occasionally brought some to Liu Qingxi, still speaking little until they met again.
Liu Qingxi did not expect Liu Qingzhi to be living in such a place. As the two sisters approached each other...
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