Feng Chuxiao looked at the young man in front of her, whose expression was somewhat agitated, and recalled Feng Tie Zhu's words, a guess forming in her mind.
Judging by this person's age, he should be the original host's brother, her biological brother.
"You..."
"You..."
They both spoke at the same time, then simultaneously fell silent.
Feng Likai smiled gently, then spoke first, "My name is Feng Likai. I'm from the provincial capital. I've come specifically to take you away from here today. Are you willing to come with me?"
Feng Chuxiao nodded without hesitation, but she had doubts. The book's synopsis stated that the original host's blood relatives took her back only to send the fake child to the countryside. Yet, this young man in front of her exuded kindness.
She glanced into the courtyard and didn't see Feng Da Ping or Wang Xihua. Many neighbors in the courtyard were peeking into the main hall. It seemed those two were entertaining guests in the main hall, and undoubtedly, they were entertaining the people who came with Feng Likai.
No drawn swords, no raging battles, such a peaceful encounter gave Feng Chuxiao new ideas.
Based on her years of reading web novels, the swap between the original host and Wang Xihua's daughter was intentional, orchestrated by the Feng family from the city.
As for the reason? There were only a few possibilities: perhaps the original host was a jinx, and Wang Xihua's daughter was a lucky star; or maybe the original host had some problem right after birth, so they took a healthier child back...
In short, whatever the reason, they were all seemingly normal but actually bizarre justifications.
It was a pity that she only managed to glance at the book a few times before being blown up by a bomb.
She decided to eavesdrop on what these conspirators had to say, hoping to uncover the truth.
Like an eel, Feng Chuxiao slipped through the crowd and positioned herself under the main hall window.
"If you truly care about Xiao Ya, don't look for her, and don't let others know she's your child."
"Alright, alright. We won't look for Xiao Ya. As long as she's doing well, it's fine even if we never see her again." This was Wang Xihua's voice.
"I gave my own daughter to you, and we've raised Chuxiao for 17 years. Now you want to take her away too, so you need to give us some compensation." This was Feng Da Ping's voice.
This Feng Da Ping was truly a cunning person; he had grasped the other party's weakness.
The original host was truly pitiful. Alas! Feng Chuxiao sighed again.
Immediately, she realized that the original host's soul was long gone. She would be the one to endure all this, meaning she was the Feng Chuxiao of this world.
How could she let these people have their way? Moreover, she would never return here again, and she didn't want others to think she was ungrateful. Therefore, she would expose this matter today.
"Feng Da Ping, Wang Xihua, you heartless couple! So I'm not your child, no wonder you treated me so badly!"
Feng Chuxiao's shout stunned everyone in the courtyard.
Everyone rushed towards the doorway and windows of Feng Da Ping's main hall.
The people inside ran out in a panic. Feng Peng also saw his biological daughter.
He roared at Feng Da Ping, "You raised Chuxiao like this and now you want compensation from me? How dare you?"
Feng Chuxiao also saw this hypocritical man and heard his words. She seized the opportunity to address the people in the courtyard: "Everyone, look at this man? This is my biological father. But he liked Feng Da Ping's daughter so much that he took Feng Da Ping's daughter to raise her and left me with Feng Da Ping, neglecting me for seventeen years. Tell me, does he have a conscience?"
Aunt Liu was the first to speak, pointing at Feng Peng and asking, "Are you really Chuxiao's biological father?"
"If this man is truly Chuxiao's biological father and knows his daughter is here but neglects her, then he's truly heartless. He's no different from Feng Da Ping."
"Exactly, exactly! How can there be such a person in the world, wanting another's child and not their own? Heartless is heartless!"
Feng Peng didn't want to admit he was Chuxiao's biological father at this moment, but he feared that if he denied it, Feng Da Ping would expose his past, which would be even more embarrassing.
Moreover, his eldest son didn't seem to be on his side, and he was an uncertain factor today.
He rubbed his face. He would never come to this place again anyway, so what did it matter if he was scolded a few times?
"It's true that Chuxiao is my biological daughter. However, it wasn't intentional to swap children back then; it was just a mistake."
"I came here today precisely to correct this mistake, to take Chuxiao away, and to compensate her properly."
Some believed him, others were suspicious, and some pointed out the problem directly, "Joking! What about Feng Da Ping's daughter? Why didn't you send her back?"
"Didn't Chuxiao just say it? Her biological father liked Feng Da Ping's daughter, which is why he swapped the two children."
In comparison, the villagers were more inclined to believe Chuxiao's words.
Having stirred the pot, Feng Chuxiao left the courtyard again, intending to find Wang Chunli, but was stopped by Feng Lan.
"What are you doing? Don't block the way."
Feng Lan said with a serious expression, "That family must have made a mistake. I am their daughter."
Feng Chuxiao's face was filled with shock. So there really were such bizarre people in the world.
She pushed Feng Lan aside and ran off quickly, having no time to waste with her.
Wang Chunli had also heard the news from Feng Da Ping's house and was rushing over. They met on the village road.
"Chuxiao!"
Feng Chuxiao held Wang Chunli's hand, "Chunli! I might have to leave here. I'll write to you once I've settled down."
"Oh, you're leaving? Go ahead then." Wang Chunli appeared indifferent, then asked with concern, "Will you be better off there than here?"
This little girl is so cute, Feng Chuxiao couldn't help but smile.
"Yes, I will definitely be better off wherever I go from now on," Feng Chuxiao said with certainty.
She had the ability to make her future better and better.
Wang Chunli suddenly said, as if thinking of something, "You write a letter? You don't know a single character, how can you write a letter?"
"I will study in the future and learn to write letters. My first letter will be to you," Feng Chuxiao replied.
Wang Chunli felt a little touched. Chuxiao would send her the first letter she learned to write.
"Chunli, you should continue to study too, okay? Otherwise, you'll definitely be surpassed by me!" Feng Chuxiao used a goading tactic, hoping that after the college entrance examination resumed, Wang Chunli would be able to get into university, and they could meet again in another place.
Wang Chunli immediately took the bait and huffed, "I'm a junior high school graduate, at least. You haven't even been to the school gate, and you think you can surpass me? Don't even think about it. Starting today, I'm going to study again, and you'll know what shame is!"
Hearing her say this, Feng Chuxiao finally felt relieved. If they could stay in touch in the future, she would remind her a few more times, absolutely not letting Wang Chunli give up on her studies.
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