Chapter 34

Clever parrots generally can recognize people.

But on the day Grandpa Wang went out for a walk, it was already completely dark.

The parrot couldn’t clearly see who it was.

And the reason it said what it did was all because of Tiaotiao.

Yesterday evening, before leaving, Lin Xiaodou specially let Tiaotiao jump onto the parrot, following it back home.

Tiaotiao was a sentient animal, and most ordinary animals obeyed its commands.

The two little creatures had gotten familiar with each other after spending the night together, so the parrot said whatever Tiaotiao told it to.

Professor Wang was originally very filial and loved the parrot that his father had left behind even more.

He would absolutely never doubt his own parrot.

This was also part of Lin Xiaodou’s plan.

The parrot had seen her yesterday, and since it didn’t identify her on the spot, it said the perpetrator wasn’t her.

Since that was the case, she couldn’t be blamed.

If she had rushed forward to explain, it would have backfired and only aroused Professor Wang’s suspicion.

The long-awaited plan failed, and no one could accept it.

Wu Ya shouted excitedly, demanding Lin Xiaodou return the house to her.

“We’ll go to the housing authority first thing tomorrow morning to transfer the ownership! Did you hear me?!”

Lin Xiaodou shrugged like a rogue:

“Sorry, once it’s in my pocket, I’m not giving it back.”

“How dare you!” Wu Ya’s eyes glared:

“If you don’t return the house, get out of the Lin family! Let’s see how a disfigured useless person like you survives!”

Lin Xiaodou laughed, “If you kick me out, I’ll just wail at the street office entrance — let’s see who’s the real embarrassment.”

“You! You!” Wu Ya was so angry she could barely breathe.

“Enough!” Lin Zhengmin said sternly, glaring at Lin Xiaodou:

“If you’re this disobedient, don’t blame me for being ruthless. I have plenty of ways to deal with you!”

Since this daughter couldn’t take the blame, there was no point in trying to manage her.

Raising a useless and troublesome daughter was worse than sending her away.

For example, signing her up to work in the countryside.

“Are you trying to threaten me?” Lin Xiaodou sneered:

“Fine then, I’ll go to Professor Wang’s house now and tell him a few things.”

Threats — everyone knows how to do that.

Lin Zhengmin’s face darkened. Gritting his teeth, he said harshly: “You unfilial daughter…”

If only he hadn’t told her about this, it wouldn’t have become a handle for her now.

“You guys figure it out yourselves. I’m not going to get involved.”

Lin Xiaodou got up and left.

“Dad, what should we do? Please help me think of a solution…” Lin Xuefei was almost in tears with worry.

Since the parrot could recognize people, no one else could impersonate her, and this matter would soon be pinned on her head!

“Cry, cry, cry! What else can you do besides crying!” Wu Ya shouted impatiently.

Originally, after the matter succeeded, her family could get some precious Chinese medicinal herbs.

Now it failed, and she lost a whole ancestral house.

A full 100,000 yuan!

It felt like a stab to her heart!!

“If it weren’t for you, the family wouldn’t have so many troubles. You’re killing me with anger!”

“Mom, I didn’t want this either. It’s not like I hit anyone on purpose.”

Lin Xuefei looked pitiful with tears in her eyes, a flash of resentment passing through them.

Before her past identity was revealed, her mother always hugged and doted on her.

Now, whenever things go wrong, her mother shouts at her.

Clearly, she doesn’t love her; before, it was all just pretending!

If she hadn’t found a good boyfriend, maybe she would also be despised like Lin Xiaodou.

Lin Zhengmin said: “Enough, you two stop fighting. I’ll think of another way.”

Lin Xuefei bit her lip. “Dad, maybe I should confess to Brother Tianjun. Maybe he has a way to help.”

“No way!” Lin Zhengmin rejected immediately.

“Tianjun’s father and Professor Wang are close friends. If he finds out about this, there’s no way it can be kept secret.”

“What should we do then…” Lin Xuefei looked completely desperate.

Wu Ya said, “If there really is no other way, then just go to Professor Wang’s house and turn yourself in. The longer you hide it, the more it’ll affect us!”

“Fine, I’ll go! After all, I’m not your biological daughter. You never loved me anyway!”

Lin Xuefei stomped angrily and ran out.

“Xuefei…” Lin Zhengmin wanted to chase after her, but Wu Ya stopped him.

“Let her go. If she confesses, you won’t have to worry about this anymore, and then we can get our house back.”

Without the threat hanging over them, the house would naturally be reclaimed.

Lin Zhengmin felt troubled.

Hearing this, his emotions exploded.

“The house, the house — all you care about is your house! You’re a selfish and heartless woman!”

“You yelling at me? You’re yelling at me?”

Wu Ya’s eyes reddened as she shouted loudly:

“Lin Zhengmin, after all these years of sacrifice for you, I can’t even compare to an adopted daughter with no blood relation. I’ve had enough of you!”

Then she slammed the dishes and food on the table.

Bowls and plates shattered everywhere, food and oil splattered all over.

“You’re utterly unreasonable. I’m not wasting my breath on you!”

Lin Zhengmin threw off his sleeves and left.

Only Wu Ya was left collapsed on the floor, crying in despair.

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In the servant’s quarters on the first floor:

Listening to the crying outside, Lin Xiaodou remained unmoved.

They were all selfish people, no pity deserved.

Who told them to be so inhumane.

The mask of a warm, happy family had already been torn apart.

And this was only the beginning.

The real drama was yet to come.

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About half an hour after running out, Lin Xuefei returned.

She didn’t have the courage to confess — she was just angry and spoke rashly.

Under Lin Zhengmin’s comfort, Lin Xuefei had to suppress her resentment and apologize to Wu Ya.

For Lin Zhengmin’s sake, the two shook hands and reconciled.

On the surface, they got along smoothly, but behind the scenes, neither was satisfied, and the tension grew worse.

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The next night, Lin Xiaodou was sound asleep in the space.

Suddenly, the monitoring device she had set up to detect the male lead’s movement emitted warning beeps.

This device was specially configured by Lin Xiaodou.

Whenever the male lead strayed far from his residence or went to several different places in succession, the alarm would sound.

Lin Xiaodou immediately turned over and got up, checking the device.

Noting the position on the device, she dressed in black and sneaked out.

Passing through an alley, she changed her disguise inside the space.

Soon after, a middle-aged man with a beard appeared.

Using the location left by the device, Lin Xiaodou quickly found the male lead.

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Late at night, in a spacious area on the outskirts, a group of people held torches.

The male lead, Zhang Tianjun, was directing several large trucks to move supplies.

These were recently traded black market goods, along with supplies from several other warehouses.

To avoid accidents, he planned to personally drive the goods to Tianjin for shipment by sea.

When Lin Xiaodou arrived, the goods were just loaded onto the trucks.

Seeing so many trucks and supplies, Lin Xiaodou’s eyes lit up.

Hehe, little treasury, I’m back again!