Chapter 12: The Cold-Blooded True Daughter

Mr. Lin didn’t expect that an honest and well-behaved person would retaliate. It seemed that even a rabbit, when pushed to its limit, would fight back. He immediately regained his composure and responded cautiously.

“Ah, I misspoke, and it caused a misunderstanding. It’s all my fault. I apologize. The children are all good children, and this is actually what I and her mother intended.”

Mrs. Lin added, “Yes, yes, although you two have shared many years of connection, now that we’ve found our own biological daughters, it’s better to let everything return to its rightful place. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be good for the children or for both families. So, we hope that from now on, you two refrain from contacting the children. After all, there’s no longer any meaningful relationship, and continued contact would only bring negative consequences to both families.”

Mr. Wang sighed when he heard this. “Qiyan, is that how you feel too?”

Lin Qiyan nodded gently.

Seeing their adopted daughter, whom they had raised for so many years, being so indifferent and cold-hearted, the Wang couple felt a deep sorrow, but they couldn’t say anything. After all, she was no longer their daughter.

They claimed it was for the children’s good, but in truth, they were afraid of being associated with them. However, they never expected that Lin Qiyan would view them this way too.

“Alright, we’ll do as you say. From now on, we won’t contact you again.”

Mr. Lin, hearing the response he wanted, was delighted. “Ah, this is more like it. Brother, I can see you’re a reasonable person. Since that’s the case, it’s a win-win for everyone.”

Lin Qiyan, hearing this, secretly sighed in relief. This was the best outcome.

Now, she could completely distance herself from the poor family.

Although over the years, the Wang couple had given her most of their love, she never felt any happiness.

Other people’s children could have whatever they wanted, but what about her? A cramped rental house, a filthy and chaotic environment. She couldn’t bear to think about how she’d have to live like that forever.

Now, a different life had opened up before her. Don’t blame her for wanting to grab this opportunity. If anyone was to blame, it would be those two poor parents—if they had worked just a little harder, been a little more successful, she wouldn’t be in this difficult position.

She just wanted the best life for herself. Was that wrong?

Lin Qiyan glanced at the designer gift bags on the sofa, and firmly thought to herself, There’s nothing wrong with it!

This is something they could never give you! And you don’t need to feel guilty!

It was their negligence that changed your life. Otherwise, you could’ve enjoyed this kind of life since you were little, not waiting twenty years for it!

With that thought, she looked at the other protagonist in the room.

This person was the one who was supposed to take her place and live the luxurious life.

At first, she was very envious of this person, but later, when she heard that the Lin family had only raised her for a few days before losing her, Lin Qiyan was overjoyed.

Great, this person hadn’t taken the life that was supposed to be hers.

Now, looking at the face in front of her, she felt extremely lucky. At least someone like her hadn’t taken her life.

A pretty and graceful fake daughter—what could she use to compete with that?

Fortunately, none of this had happened. The person before her, although born a fake daughter, wasn’t even a proper one. She was, like Lin Qiyan, just a pitiful worm.

Oh wait, didn’t she hear that this person was an orphan?

Then, after finding her biological parents, she must feel some sense of comfort, even if it’s in that poor, dirty, and messy home…

In that moment, Lin Qiyan’s sense of superiority peaked.

What good is beauty if she’s still just as pitiful?

While Lin Qiyan was scrutinizing Su Baili, Su Baili was also sizing her up.

The person in front of her was just like those small bosses who suddenly became wealthy, entering a completely different life due to unexpected luck.

They didn’t know how to dress, so they obviously overdid it.

These people felt that now that they were rich, they needed to adorn themselves with luxury brands, especially to show off the large logos. At first glance, their outfits seemed mismatched, and it even made people think the luxury goods might be fake…

Su Baili couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. Was this truly the mark of being a family?

Was this a habit ingrained in their genes?

The outfits of the Lin couple today were a bit too flashy. Dressing this way in a non-formal setting could at best be said to show they were paying special attention to this meeting, but Lin Qiyan clearly wasn’t. It seemed that the whole family liked this “plain and unadorned” extravagant style…

The Wang couple still cared about their reputation. When the other party made such pointed remarks, they naturally couldn’t sit still.

The others were clearly worried they would cling on, and if they didn’t leave now, they’d be laughed at.

So, Mother Zhao helped Father Wang stand up. “Since that’s the case, we’ll take our leave. Qiyan, this will be the last time I call you that. Since you think the same, when we meet again, let’s just act as strangers. I just hope you won’t regret it in the future.”

Lin Qiyan became angry when she heard this. They weren’t even her biological parents anymore, so why were they still trying to lecture her?

Her sharp voice rang out, “I won’t regret it! Why should I regret? The things my real parents can give me, you can never give me. What do I have to regret?”

Upon hearing this, the Wang couple’s hearts sank completely. They couldn’t understand how the child they raised could turn out like this.

How could she so easily sever the bond of so many years of affection? Was it their fault for not providing her with the correct values, or was she simply a cold-hearted person?

But none of that mattered now…

Heartbroken, they decided to follow the Lin family’s wishes from now on—let the bridge stay a bridge, and the road stay a road.

Otherwise, if they kept worrying about how their own daughter would feel, they’d end up doing her more harm. They already owed the child so much, and they couldn’t keep making her unhappy. In the future, the only one who would be important to them, the only one they would care about, would be Su Baili.

Lin Zhong patted Lin Qiyan’s back. “Alright, you should say less. Look at how upset your uncle and aunt are.”

Although his words were reproachful, the joy in his eyes was obvious.

After all, nothing was more important than having the daughter they had just found willing to stay close to her real family.

And the things she said were also true—though they were harsh, the essence of her words couldn’t be denied.

The Wang family was just an ordinary, average family.

They couldn’t compare to the Lin family. It was natural that their daughter wouldn’t look up to them. If it were him, with people like the Wang couple, he wouldn’t even spare them a second glance.

Now that his daughter was standing with her family, of course, he had to speak up for her.

Lin Zhong smiled and said, “The child’s words may not sound pleasant, but they make sense. Old Wang, you have to understand.”

Father Wang’s face was expressionless as he replied, “I understand. We’ll take our leave now.”

Lin Zhong quickly reached out, “Wait, take this with you.”