Back at the Wan family’s place, although they had already heard that Wan Yuntao had cheated with Lu Xuetong and even had a child over four years old, the Nan brothers—especially Nian Jinglin—had naturally assumed that Nan Zhizhi had suddenly discovered Wan Yuntao had another child outside.
They never expected that the child wasn’t discovered outside but had actually been raised by their younger sister all along as her own flesh and blood!
Moreover, with the chaotic and hurried trip to pick her up today, Nan Zhizhi hadn’t had a chance to explain on the way home, so Nian Jinglin, of course, had no idea about this!
Now, as he looked at Xiao Asui again, his expression twisted from the sudden revelation. His originally flawless face was nearly unrecognizable, distorted by the shock.
How could this be? He clearly remembered back then…
His heart sank slightly. Though he had already pieced it together, Nian Jinglin stubbornly insisted, “Who… who told her not to explain clearly!”
Beside him, Nan Jingting shot him a disdainful look. “As soon as we got out of the car, all we heard was you making a fuss. Did you even give her a chance to explain?!”
Nan Jinglan, on the other hand, wore a pained expression. “No wonder our younger sister was so angry. This child has suffered.”
Among the five brothers, only Nan Jingyan and Nan Jinghe remained silent, their expressions unchanged even after the butler spoke up.
Having grown up together, Nian Jinglin quickly thought of a possibility. “Big Brother, Second Brother, did you already know about this?”
If they knew, why didn’t they say anything?! And they just stood by and watched him bully a child!
Nan Jinghe glanced at his three younger brothers, still speaking concisely. “Looked it up on the way.”
Nan Jingyan’s gaze held a hint of disdain. “I thought you wouldn’t be that slow.”
When their younger sister suddenly broke things off with Wan Yuntao and insisted on divorcing him even if it meant leaving with nothing, he naturally had to investigate thoroughly. There hadn’t been enough time to figure everything out on the way there, but with the trip back to the Nan family, it was more than enough for his people to piece together the general sequence of events.
And clearly, Lao Er had thought the same.
They had known as soon as they got out of the car that this child had only been brought back to the Wan family today and was even meeting Wan Yuntao for the first time.
Nian Jinglin had made a huge blunder, his handsome face flushed with embarrassment, yet he couldn’t bring himself to apologize to a child.
In truth, even if he admitted his mistake, this child was still Wan Yuntao’s offspring.
Just as he hesitated, struggling to think of some gentle words to smooth things over, he looked down and realized the little one who had been surrounded by them was nowhere to be seen!
Instinctively turning to search, he spotted her sitting at the leisure tea area on the third-floor corridor, her short legs dangling as she enjoyed a small pudding the butler had given her.
She had already started eating, swinging her legs carefreely!
Nian Jinglin felt as if he had punched cotton—frustrated and inexplicably stifled.
Beside him, Nan Jingting watched thoughtfully, his deep eyes contemplative. Though hot-tempered, as a police captain, he had always been sharp about certain matters.
Knowing that the Wan Jiaojiao their younger sister had been raising all along was actually Wan Yuntao’s illegitimate daughter, while her own biological daughter had been swapped—there was no way there wasn’t something fishy going on. No one would believe it if you said otherwise.
Thinking this, Nan Jingting decided to have someone investigate as soon as he returned.
If his suspicions were true…
Not only would he make Wan Yuntao leave with nothing, but he’d also break one of his legs!
A flash of ferocity flickered in his eyes, and Xiao Asui keenly sensed this trace of malevolence, her large, dark eyes brimming with curiosity.
This uncle is also very strange.
Clearly, he is full of Karmic Merit, yet his Fate seems to be overshadowed by another kind of vicious energy.
Not just this uncle, but the Fates of the other uncles are also mixed with some variables to varying degrees.
As if obscured by something.
Xiao Asui suddenly understood a little what her masters meant by having her return home to resolve the Karmic Cause and Effect of this body.
So it wasn’t the Wan family home, but Mother’s home!
Xiao Asui quickly adapted to this new home under the butler’s arrangements.
Meanwhile, in another room, the nurse who had been called in couldn’t help but gasp softly upon seeing the bruises on Nan Zhizhi’s back after she removed her outer clothing.
“Sixth Miss, your back… doesn’t it hurt?”
It was bruised so severely that, although she could still walk, every step must surely be painful.
Yet Nan Zhizhi felt nothing. As the nurse applied the medicine, she seemed somewhat bewildered.
“I really don’t feel anything. Is it that serious?”
The nurse immediately brought two mirrors for her to see. When Nan Zhizhi saw the state of her back, she couldn’t help but startle.
Was it really this serious?
She truly hadn’t felt a thing.
“Tomorrow, the discoloration will look even worse. This medicine needs to be applied every day. There’s some minor swelling, so try to avoid hot baths…”
The nurse carefully explained the precautions, but Nan Zhizhi’s thoughts had already begun to drift.
The day had been too chaotic, and only now did she finally calm down to think carefully.
Leaving aside the injury on her back, the fact that Sui Sui could openly speak of Jiaojiao’s origins was itself strange.
And then there was her extraordinary strength, easily lifting a child much taller than herself.
And the so-called Parent-Child Talisman she casually produced.
None of it seemed like something an ordinary child would have.
Her Sui Sui seemed different from other children.
Nan Zhizhi secretly tightened her grip on the corner of her clothes. No matter how unusual her Sui Sui might be, she was her only child.
From the moment she returned to her side, she would do everything in her power to protect her.
Nan Zhizhi’s heart quietly grew stronger that day. Meanwhile, after finishing her snack, A Sui had already begun touring her new home under the butler’s arrangements.
“This is the glass greenhouse, with a hexagonal glass-enclosed dining area inside. Your mother used to love having meals here.”
“Up ahead, there’s a small cart for use within the garden. As per Young Master Yan’s instructions, a smaller one has been arranged for you, Young Miss. You can drive it around for fun when you like.”
“There’s also an indoor swimming pool at the back…”
The butler held Xiao Asui’s hand, patiently and meticulously introducing everything in the villa, even though a child her age likely wouldn’t remember much.
Xiao Asui listened quietly, suddenly stopping at a spot on the lawn and looking up at the butler.
“Uncle, A Sui wants some juice. Can you bring me a glass?”
The little one’s soft request was something the butler naturally couldn’t refuse.
Once the butler hurried off to fetch the juice, Xiao Asui’s large, dark eyes shifted subtly, her obedient expression instantly turning fierce as she glared angrily at a certain spot.
“You dare follow A Sui home! I’ll count to three—get lost!”
As Xiao Asui finished speaking, a figure enveloped in gray mist gradually materialized on the grassy clearing not far from her.
That small figure was none other than the hitchhiking little ghost that A Sui had chased out of Xiao Wang’s car on her way down the mountain!
The little ghost slowly revealed its form—a child about the same age as A Sui, with a somewhat vacant gaze, yet staring intently at A Sui.
After a long moment, it suddenly raised its hand slowly, pointing behind A Sui, and called out dully,
“Father.”
Xiao Asui turned her head in the direction it pointed and saw Nian Jinglin, his face sour, striding toward her with a cup of juice in hand.
Xiao Asui blinked, her expression gradually shifting to one of astonishment—
Fifth Uncle, is he your father??