sovbooks Chapter 1234 - 1223: Refusing to Be Oppressed
Chapter 1234 - 1223: Refusing to Be Oppressed
"So this is all because of Zhang Zeyu? Is it because she’s jealous of Zhang Zeyu chasing after Ye Qiu, so she deliberately brought Ye Qiu’s adoptive mother to cause trouble?"
"That’s impossible, right? It’s just over a man, is it necessary to do something like this?"
"What’s impossible about it? That’s Zhang Zeyu we’re talking about. Half the girls at A University want to be his girlfriend. I heard before that Xie Lizzi deliberately moved into Ye Qiu’s dorm and then ostracized her."
"Thinking about it that way, it makes sense. I suddenly feel so sorry for Ye Qiu!"
"Exactly! Not only being targeted by someone rich like Xie Lizzi, even her adoptive mother is siding with outsiders."
"I often hear that some people, after having their own biological children, treat adopted children particularly poorly. Could it be the same for Ye Qiu?"
"Probably. Remember that famous movie star who did the same? Let alone ordinary people. You see how her adoptive mother is making trouble; even if it were true, who would do such a thing if they genuinely loved their child?"
"Hmm, I think what you said makes a lot of sense."
Xie Lizzi was fuming as she listened. She was clearly on top, so how did Zhang Zeyu come into play? How did he encounter Gu Xiaotong and Ye Qiu’s adoptive mother? Moreover, Gu Xiaotong claims that this woman is her family’s nanny? It’s utterly ridiculous.
She glared fiercely at Gu Xiaotong and gave Lu Mei Juan a look.
"So it was you!" Zhang Zeyu unexpectedly accused, "I just saw you signaling to Ye Qiu’s adoptive mother, and now once more. This woman was obviously brought by you deliberately to trouble Ye Qiu."
"Wow!" The students watching all turned their gaze, and Xie Lizzi looked even more embarrassed.
Professor An deeply furrowed his brow, having suspected something was wrong with this female student earlier. Why was she lingering so long if she had nothing to do? Clearly, it was all orchestrated to frame Ye Qiu. Destroy Ye Qiu’s reputation, and she thinks she’ll have a chance? It’s laughable!
"Yes, I had Gu Xiaotong bring in Ye Qiu’s adoptive mother, so what? But Ye Qiu ignoring her adoptive father’s illness and refusing to acknowledge the parents who raised her for over a decade is wrong, isn’t it? I’m just being kind," Xie Lizzi outright admitted, shifting the blame back to Ye Qiu.
Lu Mei Juan burst into timely tears: "Woe is me, to have adopted such a daughter. Now that her wings are strong, she doesn’t care about me and her dad. Despite our hard work raising her and sending her to college, I must ask her teachers about the school’s education! Oh heavens, open your eyes!"
Ye Qiu looked on coldly, then dialed a number and put the call on speakerphone.
"Hello, Ye Qiu. Why are you calling me?" The voice on the other end was female and very unfriendly, immediately drawing everyone’s attention.
"Ye Meng, is Dad sick?" Ye Qiu asked.
Lu Mei Juan’s jaw dropped, seemingly not expecting Ye Qiu to do this, just as she was about to speak, Ye Meng started cursing aggressively.
"Dad sick? You’re just hoping for Dad to be unwell, aren’t you? I’m telling you, you can’t escape our family. How much money did you earn this month? I’m out of money. Transfer it all to me."
The speaker was turned up loud, so everyone heard every word clearly, leaving them all stunned.
Judging by the address, the person on the other end is likely Ye Qiu’s sister, claiming the adoptive father isn’t sick. Moreover, her tone is so aggressive, demanding money—are they really sisters?
"I quit my job, I have no money, and probably won’t have any to give you," Ye Qiu said to the phone.
"Quit? No money? Who allowed you to quit? I’m telling you Ye Qiu, without my mom and dad adopting you, there wouldn’t be you today. You must earn money for the family, be it a part-time job, you must give me money this week, I’m going on a trip next week!" Ye Meng declared arrogantly.
"If I hadn’t been adopted, I would have had a better life. All household chores fell on me as a child, and from high school onwards I was exploited. Besides earning my tuition and living expenses, I also had to give you money. You’re a university student, you can earn your own money."
"Earn money? How can I be like you? I’m mom and dad’s biological child, you’re adopted. We’re inherently different. If you don’t earn money for the family, mom just needs to whimper a little, and others’ spit will drown you. Do you want the same high school treatment of being blamed and isolated?" Ye Meng said smugly.
Listening to this, everyone turned their eyes to Ye Qiu, filled with complex emotion. Without this call, they wouldn’t have known her life was like this, possibly misjudging her.
Reflecting that during high school, she might have faced similar false accusations as today, if her adoptive mother succeeded again, wouldn’t Ye Qiu be ruined?
Those who had previously planned to protest to the principal were now flushed, nearly becoming murderers themselves!
What kind of life did Ye Qiu lead with her adoptive parents, for her adoptive mother and sister to treat her this way? It was all based on the so-called gratitude for raising her, making Ye Qiu a money-making machine. If others previously misunderstood, wouldn’t they criticize Ye Qiu for being ungrateful?
What nonsense "gratitude for raising"! As Ye Qiu said herself, if she hadn’t been adopted, she would have had a better life.
Putting oneself in her shoes, living Ye Qiu’s life, would anyone not have broken down already?
Yet Ye Qiu remained so outstanding. Fortunately, she was valued by Professor An, avoiding ruin.
Zhang Zeyu then released the hand covering Lu Mei Juan’s mouth, and Lu Mei Juan hurriedly yelled: "Meng’er, hang up the call, stop talking nonsense."
"It’s too late. We already know the truth," Zhang Zeyu said coolly, "Auntie, stop pretending. You can’t destroy Ye Qiu."
Then he whispered to Ye Qiu: "Legally speaking, you can terminate an adoption with sufficient evidence. Do you need me to introduce a lawyer?"
"No need." Ye Qiu rejected him outright.
Zhang Zeyu frowned: "Still have feelings for such a family? Continuing this relationship will only further exploit and burden you. They’ve never treated you as their own. Don’t be foolish."
Not just him, the students watching felt the same way. Young people are impulsive; those who expressed indignation now strongly wanted to urge Ye Qiu to be ruthless. What’s to love about such a family?