Accidentally Married to the Big Shot
Chapter 417: Rebellious Girl

Chapter 417: Chapter 417: Rebellious Girl

Cai Yingxue instantly recalled what Cai Jinghui had said: "You see, every time Aunt comes over, she takes things from the house. Is she really doing this out of genuine kindness for them?"

But shortly after, Cai Yingxue thought about how Zhou Min’s family background wasn’t as good as theirs. Taking some things from their house wasn’t excessive. In truth, without Aunt taking them herself, they should offer them proactively.

So, Cai Yingxue called out to Zhou Min: "Aunt, is there anything your family still needs?"

Already by the door, Zhou Min paused, unsure why Cai Yingxue was asking this.

Cai Yingxue said, "Aunt, if your family lacks anything, feel free to take it. If you’re short on money, you can tell Dad, or even ask me—I have allowance money too."

Zhou Min could hardly believe her ears. Tears suddenly rolled down her face as she started crying, saying, "Your great aunt didn’t love you in vain; you’ve grown up and learned to take care of her."

Cai Yingxue smiled at Zhou Min. She felt that having a sense of family was truly wonderful.

...

Cai Yingxue attended a private school, as did her cousin Wang Ru, who got in through Cai Minjun’s connections and was a grade below Cai Yingxue.

On this day, the two classes shared the same time slot for physical education. Since it was raining outside, both classes were in the same gymnasium.

Apart from the warm-up phase, the rest of the session was mostly free activity.

Cai Yingxue was playing volleyball with a few classmates. When the ball flew off, she ran to the sideline to retrieve it.

She overheard her cousin Wang Ru, sitting with a few female classmates, bragging about a small crystal mirror in her hand.

"This is Purple Crystal, renowned for its ability to enhance intelligence, aid thinking, boost memory, and for its extraordinarily strong energy field. In many countries, it’s referred to as a Feng Shui stone..."

A female classmate asked, "Where did you get it?"

"Of course, it was my cousin who gave it to me. You all know my cousin—she’s the daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. Her house is full of treasures! If I like something, she’ll give it to me."

Cai Yingxue froze for a moment. This Purple Crystal was a customized gift her father had ordered for her during a business trip. She had always kept it on the bookshelf in her room and had never said she would give it to anyone.

Yet now, this crystal was in her cousin’s hands. It was clear someone had taken it without asking.

It wasn’t hard to guess—either Aunt took it or Wang Ru herself did.

Since Wang Ru rarely visited their house, it was most likely Aunt who had taken it.

Wang Ru’s classmate asked again, "Besides this Purple Crystal, do you have other treasures?"

"Of course! Talking robots, talking Barbie dolls—though the doll is still with my cousin—and some luxury accessories and clothing, including several Chanel outfits. Look, this T-shirt I’m wearing underneath my sports jacket is Chanel, worth over a thousand yuan a piece."

Several classmates let out sounds of envy.

From behind, Cai Yingxue saw Wang Ru casually pull down the collar of her sports jacket, revealing the T-shirt underneath—it was hers. No wonder she hadn’t been able to find it recently.

A surge of frustration rose in Cai Yingxue’s heart.

Cai Jinghui was absolutely right—Aunt was getting close to them only to take things. She wasn’t sincerely treating them well.

But they had foolishly believed Aunt was acting in their best interest.

Just then, a classmate called Cai Yingxue to hurry and retrieve the volleyball. Only then did she silently turn away.

...

After school that day, Cai Yingxue left the classroom quite late.

She felt a bit down thinking about Wang Ru’s bragging, so she walked to the garden behind the school and sat there.

The driver called her, asking when she’d be coming out. She said the teacher had kept her after class, so it would be a bit later.

The driver didn’t dare rush her and patiently waited outside.

At the villa, Li Jiajia also needed to use the car today. She had plans to go drinking with friends, so she didn’t intend to drive herself.

She called the driver to ask when he would be back. Under normal circumstances, Cai Yingxue should have been home by now.

The driver replied that Cai Yingxue had school matters today, so it would be later than usual.

Li Jiajia glanced at the time and found it odd.

Left with no choice, she booked a cab online and got in, sitting quietly in the back seat.

The cab driver didn’t talk to her, and she didn’t initiate any conversation either.

But midway, the driver answered a call. His wife complained about their daughter, saying she had made her upset again. As soon as school ended, the daughter was glued to her phone, refusing to do homework. When scolded, she threw a fit and started smashing things.

The driver tried to comfort his wife, telling her to hang in there and promising to address the issue once he got home after work.

After ending the call, the driver sighed heavily and remarked, "Kids these days are so hard to manage. It’s always phones and games—they’re just uncontrollable."

Li Jiajia asked, "How old is your daughter?"

"She’s thirteen, in eighth grade."

Li Jiajia thought to herself, isn’t that the same age as Cai Yingxue?

Thinking of her niece, Li Jiajia felt a faint sense of unease.

She made a call to the driver, asking if he had picked up Cai Yingxue yet.

The driver said she was still inside the school and hadn’t come out, as the gatekeeper was strict about not letting outsiders enter.

After hanging up, Li Jiajia couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. She quickly said to the cab driver, "Sir, how about I add 200 yuan—can you turn around and head to Zhen Xing Middle School?"

The cab driver curiously asked, "Why are you going to the school? Isn’t school over now? Zhen Xing Middle School, I’ve heard, is a private elite school. They wrap up earlier than public schools."

"When you mentioned your daughter, it reminded me that my niece hasn’t come home yet. I need to check on her—it’s just the kind of thing rebellious teens would do."

The cab driver nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll turn around now."

...

Zhen Xing Middle School.

Cai Yingxue stood face-to-face with a few unruly students.

She was gripped by fear—these were the school bullies whom neither parents nor teachers could discipline.

"Cai Yingxue, why are you still here so late tonight?"

"Your family’s pretty wealthy, isn’t it? Let’s be friends—a shared blessing is a shared burden!"

"I’ve been wanting to buy a figure set, but I’m really short on cash. Could you lend me some money?"