Ye Qiao's perfunctory remarks were like a sharp dagger piercing through the man's heart!
This middle-aged man was always expressionless and very composed. However, there was a sudden trace of pain shown on his face upon hearing what Ye Qiao said. His bright eyes also dimmed.
He put down the wine glass in his hand and replied, "Qiao Qiao, I remember... I will always remember…"
"Don't get me wrong. I don't have any memory of my biological mother. I just really pity her! You don't have to invite me to dinner on this day in the future. If Madam Qin and her daughter know about it, they will surely come after me again. Perhaps, your baby girl is reporting everything to Madam Qin right now!" Ye Qiao took a sip of her juice and looked at her handsome and mature biological father, who was opposite her. There was a hint of irony in her tone.
Ye Shengxun naturally was familiar with Qin Lan's personality.
As the saying goes, "A husband and wife were like birds in one grove, but each would fly away separately when adversity strikes." Benefits merely bound the two. Therefore, he could only endure and give in to Qin Lan.
"Qiao Qiao, if they did something wrong, I'll apologize to you for them! Don't stoop to their level and engage with them!" Ye Shengxun said.
Stoop to their level? She never wanted to stoop to their level and argue with them. However, would they let her go?
Ye Qiao smiled mockingly and picked up her chopsticks. She continued to eat the roast duck.
"I heard from your grandfather that you had made a lot of progress recently and even started up a business. If there's anything you need, feel free to look for me! I will certainly support you!" Ye Shengxun said confidently. He looked at the new Ye Qiao with appreciation.
"Try not to stress yourself too much, though. Even if you fail to pass the exam, I will send you to study abroad!" Ye Shengxun added.
"Thank you for your kindness." She did not have any affection for this biological father. She was just being polite.
Ye Shengxun had been answering several phone calls during the meal. All of a sudden, he handed her a savings card while he was still on the phone. Ye Qiao wanted to return it to him, but he made a silent gesture and went out.
What did this mean? Was this a birthday gift or compensation?
She then saw Ye Zhenzhen, who was hiding in the dark, after coming out of the fancy restaurant, which had a classy ambiance. Just as she expected, this little girl had followed her!
Ye Zhenzhen looked at her contemptuously.
"What a coquette! You are just the same as your mother! Both of you seduced my father!" Ye Zhenzhen said angrily.
The little girl had been quiet for more than two months since her mother scolded her in front of her classmates. Why was she stirring things up again now?! She was even cursing Ye Qiao and her deceased mother today!
Ye Qiao strode forward. As expected, when Ye Zhenzhen saw her aggressive behavior, she backed quickly away. "You! What are you trying to do?"
She was afraid that Ye Qiao would hit her. This damn Ye Qiao was a member of the school's Taekwondo club!
"If you dare to hit me, I will tell father and let him know your true colors!" Ye Zhenzhen bluffed.
Ye Qiao grabbed her sleeve and dragged her into the alley nearby.
The scene looked as though a female gang leader was bullying a little girl. She looked down at Ye Zhenzhen. "Who's a coquette?"
"You and your mother! Both of you are coquettes! You both seduced my father!" Ye Zhenzhen said bluntly.
"Ye Zhenzhen! Do you know what first come, first served means?! You and your mother weren't here yet when your father and my mother were in love. So, why is my mother a coquette?" Ye Qiao asked fiercely.
"Your mother is a coquette! She seduced my father, that's why he fell in love with her! And you're surely not my father's biological child! Your mother might have slept with another man and gave birth to you. Perhaps, she just let my father bear the responsibility!"
"Ye Zhenzhen!"
Just when Ye Qiao wanted to slap Ye Zhenzhen, a stern male voice was heard. Ye Shengxun suddenly appeared in the alley!