Rebirth Counterattack with Space
Chapter 497 - 479 Teaching the Daughter

Chapter 497: Chapter 479 Teaching the Daughter

"Why did you bring so many clothes back with you? You haven’t fallen out with Chengye, have you?"

Qi’s mother was somewhat puzzled. She and Qi’s father were aware that their daughter had a wealthy boyfriend for a few years now. Normally, all those fine clothes and jewelry their daughter had were gifts from him, and the money she periodically gave to them, along with the gold rings, gold earrings, gold bracelets, gold necklaces, and the fine tobacco and spirits for the old man... were also purchased with money he provided.

She had been with the family’s old man for decades, and he never had the means to let her wear gold and silver or enjoy the finer things in life. It was only by basking in their daughter’s success that they got to live in style.

Moreover, the boyfriend’s family owned a company. Her niece’s classmate got a job at his company through their daughter’s connection; it was said to be a big company.

Because of this, she had a lot of face in front of her sisters-in-law back home.

So, this daughter, who was educated and capable of landing such a wealthy boyfriend, had always been their pride. As for the fact that she moved in with someone without marrying, both she and the old man chose to ignore it.

Zhao Xuan was very shrewd; she wasn’t one to suffer a loss.

"Rourou, men need to save face. Usually, you mustn’t lose your temper with others casually. Don’t be like your mom, making a fuss over every little thing. Men hate that," Qi’s father said with a serious expression as he heard the news and advised Qi Xinrou. Qi’s mother, uncharacteristically, did not argue and even nodded in agreement.

"It’s not what you think. Chengye’s father’s company got into trouble, and he has been arrested by the police," Zhao Xuan said.

As soon as Qi Xinrou mentioned this, Qi’s mother exclaimed in shock, "Ah, arrested? How come he got arrested? What about their company?"

"All their accounts have been frozen," said Qi Xinrou, helpless.

"So, they have no money left?" Qi’s mother shrieked. "Why aren’t you breaking up with him right away?"

Qi’s father also fell silent immediately, his face clearly agreeing with Qi’s mother’s sentiment.

"You think I don’t want to," Qi Xinrou said with a bitter smile. "But think about how much I’ve spent of their money over these years; if I just cut ties all of a sudden, wouldn’t it make us seem too heartless?"

"You child, you’ve followed him as a pure young woman for all these years. Isn’t it he who took advantage? Think carefully. If his family is ruined, you’ll have to suffer with him in the future. It’s said, ’Poverty stricken couples are sorrowful in all their affairs.’ Your dad and I worked so hard to raise you, not for you to live a life of hardship. Think it over carefully. Hard times are not so easy to bear. Can you handle the daily grind of running a household?"

Qi’s mother patted Qi Xinrou and continued to advise with heartfelt concern, "Don’t feel bad about it. People, you see, are like that. You’ll understand when you’re my age. All this talk of emotion is nonsense. You’re so beautiful; if you don’t take advantage of your youth and beauty to find a rich man and live a fine life, it’ll be too late when you get older."

As she spoke, Qi’s mother even cast a sidelong glance at Qi’s father, "I really regret now that I ended up with someone like your father back then. No money, no talent, just a worthless loser."

At those words, Qi’s father, too angry to retort, just glared at Qi’s mother and silently started smoking a cigarette.

"Mom, I know the limits. Don’t worry. If I talk about breaking up right after his family’s crisis, it might be too shocking. Besides, I’m still in school. It wouldn’t look good if things got blown out of proportion," Zhao Xuan explained.

After giving it some thought, Qi Xinrou decided to share her true intentions with her parents, "Here’s what I’m thinking. Maybe we should wait and see how things unfold. Who’s to say their family won’t overcome this hurdle and bounce back?"

If their family reconciled, then we would share a bond formed through hardship. In the future, I wouldn’t have to worry about him treating me poorly; if their family really met its complete downfall, I could talk about breaking up after I graduate. At that point, even if we caused a scene over our breakup once I left school, I wouldn’t be afraid. We’re just boyfriend and girlfriend, is there really a rule that says people can’t break up if they’re not compatible?"

As Qi Xinrou spoke, she swallowed back the words on the tip of her tongue, "Over the years I’ve also saved some money, so when the time comes we can buy a bigger apartment in a different neighborhood and move."

It’s better to keep the matter of money to myself, so my parents don’t start coming up with various excuses to ask for it as soon as they find out.

"..."

Qi’s father and mother exchanged a glance, and with a nod from Qi’s mother, she assured in a relieved tone, "After all, you’re more educated than us and think things through more thoroughly. We won’t interfere with your decisions."

Qi Xinrou nodded, put her things away, and did not linger at home. She retrieved the receipts from yesterday’s shopping and re-stuffed them into the shopping bags, intending to return everything except the dress she had already worn.

Since she was going to act, she would do it completely. By the evening, when she saw Baili Chengye again, she had already adjusted herself well. Not only did she appear to be worried and comforted Baili Chengye tenderly, but she also took the initiative to take out a total of 12,000 yuan.

Moved, Baili Chengye hugged her and repeatedly promised to treat her well in the future, yet ultimately he didn’t tell her about his father being arrested.

In the end, he left her 100,000 yuan and returned her ID card, repeatedly instructing Qi Xinrou to deposit the money in her name. He then took 5,000 yuan from the money Qi Xinrou had brought out and returned her several pieces of jewelry.

With a house full of issues to deal with, Baili Chengye had no desire to stay longer. He comforted Qi Xinrou with a few hurried words and left.

It was only after he had gone that Qi Xinrou’s gaze turned cold, and the expression on her face became gruesomely twisted as she held the money she had regained.

What she hadn’t told Baili Chengye was that she had returned to school in the afternoon and had run into Zhao Xuan. Seeing Qi Xinrou, Zhao Xuan acted as if she saw nothing and completely ignored her. Feeling guilty, Qi Xinrou naturally pretended not to care as well.

But she could still see that Zhao Xuan looked distinctly different. Gone was the defeated despair of the past few days; instead, Zhao Xuan seemed buoyant and full of life, reinforcing Qi Xinrou’s belief that Zhao Xuan’s grandfather had left something in reserve.

Moreover, she noticed that Zhao Xuan’s clothes were also very different today, not only a new model from this season’s "Dream of Beauty" but also more expensive than the set she was wearing, one of those limited editions with only ten sets made.

To her knowledge, such high-end items would only be on display at the flagship stores of "Dream of Beauty." Usually, they were snatched up as soon as they were released, and the rest weren’t sold openly but were pre-ordered and taken away long before.

And, Qi Xinrou thought resentfully, she knew exactly what clothes were in Zhao Xuan’s wardrobe, probably even better than Zhao Xuan herself. Zhao Xuan wasn’t the type of person who cared much about clothes and jewelry, yet she could afford to buy those things Qi Xinrou liked but couldn’t afford due to her family’s financial situation.

Although their body sizes were similar, and Zhao Xuan would often give her clothes to Qi Xinrou or buy another set for her if Qi Xinrou took a liking to them, Qi Xinrou still felt awkward accepting these gifts; the feeling of being on the receiving end was unpleasant.

Even though, thanks to Zhao Xuan, she could take the clothes and jewelry gifted by Zhao Xuan and then coax money out of Baili Chengye to save for herself, Qi Xinrou still harbored a secret animosity towards Zhao Xuan.

Apart from coming from a better family, there wasn’t a single thing Zhao Xuan was better at than she was, yet just because of her background, Qi Xinrou had to flatter her and act subservient and accommodating around her. She felt irritated by this, and also a bit of regret, thinking that she had revealed her relationship with Baili Chengye to Zhao Xuan too soon. She had been too impatient, simply for the thrill of it at the time. After so many days, how could she have thought that Zhao Xuan still had an ace up her sleeve?