Rebirth: The Heiress Plans Her Revenge
Chapter 51: Adoption

Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Adoption

Xin Yan walked into the mansion with Xin Chuxi in her arms, startling the house workers.

"Who is she, miss?" One of the maids inquired curiously.

Xin Yan cocked her head to the other side, contemplating how she would respond to this meddling maid.

She simply replied, "She is someone close to me."

"Please prepare a guest room for her; she is going to stay with us," Xin Yan said, but the maid remained motionless.

"Did you not understand what I said? "I asked you to prepare a room for Chuxi, who will be staying with us," Xin Yan said, frowning. She could sense the maid’s defiance.

"I am sorry, but I only follow my master’s orders, and he has not asked me to prepare a room for an unknown guest," the maid lowered her head and replied to Xin Yan, who chuckled in frustration.

"Your master, am I not his wife? Do I not get a say?" Xin Yan questioned out of rage.

She just wanted Xin Chuxi to sleep well, but this maid was making it difficult.

"I am sorry, but this is how I was trained," Ah Si, the maid, responded.

"You really have guts," Xin Yan said, trying to keep her temper under control.

She glanced at her briefly before walking away.

"Just because you are married to my boss, this does not give you the right to order me; I work for my master, not for you." Ah Si spoke quietly, unaware that Li Qiang was right behind her and heard her.

"Really? You do not work for her, only for me?"

She stiffened instantly at his voice and turned back, numb.

"Master," Ah Si exclaimed in a trembling voice.

Her heart sank when she heard his instructions to repeat what she had previously said.

He kept his hands folded as he stared at her coolly. He might have a calm expression on his face, but both of them knew he was anything but calm.

"Sorry, master, I did not mean what I said before; it was a slip of the tongue." Ah Si stuttered at first, but she rushed through her sentence near the end.

"From what I saw, it was not a slip of the tongue; do what my wife asked you to do, then go collect your pay and leave my sight," he walked to his room, satisfied with his judgment.

Ah Si turned pale, and she was powerless to stop him. What could she possibly do? She suddenly regretted her actions. She should not have insulted the madam, and now she has upset her boss.

Her eyes shone brightly as she considered something. Perhaps she could persuade Xin Yan. She would not be that cruel to send her away, would she?

With this in mind, she dashed off to prepare the guest room. She decided that once she was finished, she would go and plead for mercy.

Li Qiang entered the room and chuckled when he noticed her stroking the girl’s cheeks.

"Hm," he cleared his throat slightly, drawing her gaze to him.

"Li Qiang," Xin Yan exclaimed with surprise.

"You are already back," she said, and he nodded.

"Who is she?" Li Qiang approached her while looking at Xin Chuxi, who was sleeping peacefully.

Xin Yan smiled as she said, "Her name is Xin Chuxi."

"Xin Chuxi?" Li Qiang stated with uncertainty.

"Hmm, when I went for the site inspection, I found her; she did not have a name, so I gave her one right away," Xin Yan said with a loving expression as she talked about Xin Chuxi.

She told him everything that had happened to the little girl, and he sighed once she was finished.

"What do you intend to do?" He asked.

"Is it possible to adopt her?" Xin Yan had already considered it. Adopting her was the only appropriate way to give her a proper status.

She had no idea why she felt such a strong connection with her. It was as if being with her made her feel full.

She focused on Li Qiang. They had only been married for a few days, and she already had such high expectations. She was curious as to how he saw her now.

Li Qiang looked deeply at the two females, large and small, and began to imagine a small family. Who knows, maybe the girl will be the catalyst he needs to get closer to Xin Yan?

"If that is what makes you happy, I would be willing to adopt her; she is so cute, and for some reason, she has your lips," Li Qiang said, smiling.

"How does she have my lips?" Xin Yan chuckled and shook her head.

"I am not joking; just look at them; the contours are definitely the same," Li Qiang insisted.

"Then if she has the same lips as mine, she has your nose," Xin Yan countered, and they quickly began arguing about which parts of her body resembled theirs.

Twenty minutes later, there was a knock on the door to their room, and Li Qiang muttered ’come in’.

The door was opened, revealing Ah Si, who had a sorry expression on her face.

"Master, Miss, the room is ready," Ah Si reported.

Xin Yan raised her brow as she wondered what had possessed her to prepare the room. But then her eyes met with Li Qiang’s, and she realized he had reprimanded her.

Plop! They turned towards the source, startled by the noise. Xin Yan’s eyes were filled with mirth as she noticed Ah Si kneeling on the floor.

"Madam, I am really sorry; I said something I should not have said; please beg the Master not to fire me," Ah Si pleaded.

Xin Yan simply shook her head. She would have forgiven her if her apologies were genuine, but they weren’t.

Xin Yan watched, helpless. She was put in a difficult situation. If she forgave her, there was no telling what she would do because she could openly disrespect her.

But if she does not forgive her, she will be labeled a villain. Luckily, she was not a saint.

She smiled broadly at Ah Si, who was hopeful.