From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 240: Surviving Thanks to a Daughter, No Shame in That

Chapter 240: Chapter 240: Surviving Thanks to a Daughter, No Shame in That

Nan Qiao returned home and just reached the door, not yet inside, when she noticed the atmosphere in the living room wasn’t as harmonious as before.

Bai Yurou poured water for Bai Zhenyang and cut fruits for Chen Xinwan, and even made milk tea, claiming it was for her to drink upon returning.

Nan Qiao couldn’t understand. What was Bai Yurou trying to do?

The Bai Family had been good to her, so there was no need for her to try to please everyone.

As Nan Qiao walked in, Bai Yurou greeted her with a radiant smile, "Sister, you’re back. Sister, I made milk tea, have a taste and tell me what you think."

Nan Qiao took it and sniffed.

"It smells pretty good, but I’ve been on a diet recently, and milk tea isn’t suitable this late." Nan Qiao declined.

A tinge of embarrassment appeared on Bai Yurou’s face, but she continued cheerfully, "In that case, I’ll make milk tea for you to drink tomorrow morning."

Nan Qiao replied, "Sure."

She would be leaving early in the morning anyway, so it didn’t matter what Bai Yurou made.

Upon seeing Nan Qiao return, Chen Xinwan quickly suggested, "Qiaoqiao, you must be tired today, why don’t you go upstairs and take a shower, and then get some good rest?"

Bai Zhenyang added, "Qiaoqiao works so hard every day, she should go to sleep early."

Nan Qiao was a bit puzzled, but catching Bai Yurou’s presence out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly realized.

Were Chen Xinwan and Bai Zhenyang suggesting she go upstairs because they were afraid of her being harmed by someone when alone?

With a resigned smile, Nan Qiao said, "Alright, then I’ll go to bed early. Mom and Dad, you should also rest early. You work so hard every day; you really need to get a full eight hours of sleep."

Bai Zhenyang replied, "I’m going to sleep too, I’m just too tired today."

Chen Xinwan yawned, "Indeed, it’s been exhausting. Yurou, we’re off to bed, you should get to bed early too."

Chen Xinwan was still worried about Bai Yurou’s safety, feeling that this matter had nothing to do with Bai Yurou.

After all, she had watched her grow up and was still concerned for her.

"Yurou, you should rest early as well, we’re heading up now," Chen Xinwan added.

Bai Yurou didn’t understand why they were going to bed so early, and she wasn’t going to ask.

Bai Yurou said with a smiling face, "Okay, Mom, Dad, Sister, you guys go and rest."

The three of them went upstairs, leaving Bai Yurou alone sitting in the living room.

Bai Yurou felt something was off; why were they ignoring her?

Maybe she was overthinking it.

...

Nan Qiao went to her parents’ room to check their pulses.

After ensuring that all the toxins had been removed from their bodies, Nan Qiao informed them honestly.

Chen Xinwan and Bai Zhenyang breathed a sigh of relief; especially Bai Zhenyang, who had gone to the hospital for checks, confirmed that he had indeed been poisoned.

With Nan Qiao’s detoxification, without a detailed examination, it was impossible to detect.

"Qiaoqiao, thank you. Without you, we would have had no idea about these things," Bai Zhenyang felt somewhat troubled.

Chen Xinwan also had a lot on her mind, feeling quite heavy-hearted, "When your father told me about these things, I couldn’t believe it. How could we have been harmed in our own home? If our home isn’t safe, where can we go?"

Bai Zhenyang reassured, "We have Qiaoqiao here, and she will help us."

Chen Xinwan nudged Bai Zhenyang with her elbow, "You’re Qiaoqiao’s father, yet you couldn’t help Qiaoqiao, and instead, you need her help. Bai Zhenyang, aren’t you ashamed?"

Bai Zhenyang chuckled, "To rely on my daughter for survival isn’t shameful."

Chen Xinwan laughed, no longer having anything to say.

Bai Zhenyang then said urgently, "Qiaoqiao, I’ll have your second brother come back tomorrow for a check-up. He’s been away so long that I’m afraid the toxins might flare up and he won’t be able to return."

Chen Xinwan gripped Bai Zhenyang’s arm in fear, "How can you speak like that? He’s your own son! What kind of father talks that way?"

Bai Zhenyang responded, "I’m only telling the truth. Your second brother hasn’t come home to see Qiaoqiao yet. How can he ignore his family like this? I’ll call him again in a bit, and if he doesn’t come home, then he needn’t bother coming back ever."

Chen Xinwan sided with Bai Zhenyang on this issue, "Call him now, immediately. If second brother doesn’t come home this time, I’ll disown him as my son."

The couple, fearing they might scare Nan Qiao, sent her back first.

Chen Xinwan said, "Qiaoqiao, you should go to bed. It’s late and you must be tired."

Bai Zhenyang added, "Qiaoqiao, get some rest early. If there’s anything you want to eat tomorrow, tell Liu Feng. She’s a wonderful cook; whatever you want, she can make it."

Nan Qiao said, "Mom, Dad, it’s okay if second brother doesn’t come back. He must be really busy. Once he’s done, he’ll return."

Bai Zhenyang explained, "Qiaoqiao, you don’t understand your second brother. If you don’t reach out to him, he can go weeks without contacting us."

Chen Xinwan lamented, "I almost thought I only had two sons."

Nan Qiao was silent.

Bai Zhenyang continued, "Qiaoqiao, you should head back. We’ll handle your second brother’s affairs. Don’t worry about it."

Chen Xinwan said, "Your second brother needs a push from us. Sweetheart, go back to sleep now."

Nan Qiao smiled, standing up, "I’ll be going then."

After Nan Qiao left, Bai Zhenyang, with a stern face, dialed Bai Jingyan’s number.

"Father, what’s up? I’m really busy right now, don’t contact me unless it’s urgent. I’ll come home once the competition is over," answered the son.

Bai Zhenyang burst out angrily, "Bai Jingyan, you little rascal, get yourself back here now! If you don’t, I swear I’ll break your legs! Your sister has been back home for a month; what are you up to? You claim to be so busy; what, are you trying to become president?"

"Dad, the competition is next month. I’m truly busy."

Bai Zhenyang retorted, "Busy doing what? If you don’t come back by tomorrow, I’ll disown you!"

Chen Xinwan interjected, "I won’t acknowledge you as my son either! Bai Jingyan, you’ve got one day to think about it!"

After hanging up, the couple continued to gripe about Bai Jingyan.

...

Nan Qiao returned to her room and started working on business matters on her computer.

It was already 11:30 PM by the time she finished everything.

After taking a shower, she picked up her phone to reply to messages.

Just after finishing, she received a video call from Zheng Qinnian.

Nan Qiao wore her most conservative pajamas, as she was cautious about receiving video calls at such hours.

Zheng Qinnian was still in the lab, his camera capturing Nan Qiao in her alluring innocence, her eyes like luminous pools filled with stardust, glittering splendidly.

"Qiaoqiao, Li Ye has left. His family came to get him, and he left in a huff after settling the medical bills."

Nan Qiao smiled radiantly, proud, "I knew my plan would work. No matter how rich Li Ye is, his family wouldn’t let him keep doing that."

Zheng Qinnian asked, "After Li Ye is discharged, will he come looking for you?"

Nan Qiao pondered, "No worries. If he comes, he comes; I don’t even know him. Even if he wants to see me, I won’t have time for him."

Nan Qiao held no interest in Li Ye; an enemy of Li Yehan was an enemy of hers.

"Ah Nian, don’t worry, I can handle these issues. You should rest too, don’t stay in the lab all day."

Touched by Nan Qiao’s concern, Zheng Qinnian’s smile became bright and fresh, "Thanks for caring, Qiaoqiao. I’m heading home to rest now, and you should too."