NOVEL NEXT Chapter 52
Chapter 52
The entire mansion was basically filled with the offspring of officials or descendants of influential families within the city.
Among the residents of this mansion were some of the most powerful people. However, no matter where they lived, they couldn’t escape the presence of gossipmongers.
And the most talked-about gossip these days was about the Su family. No one had expected the head of the Su family to have the audacity to divorce her husband, regardless of anyone’s persuasion.
Even the highest-ranking authorities sent their wives to negotiate. After all, at any time, this was considered a stain, akin to divorces in ancient times being a political stain.
Mother Su was still young and could be said to be striving to become one of the top people in the country. Perhaps she could even lead the entire nation. But now, it could be said that her path to growth had become even more difficult.
“I’ve really thought about it very clearly. I can’t sacrifice my next generation for the sake of one person. Everyone, stop trying to persuade me, I’ve made up my mind. I don’t plan to remarry in the future, I’ll just live with my little daughter.” Mother Su spoke with special sorrow, and expressed her intentions.
The people who came to persuade, seeing Mother Su’s demeanor and her reasonable arguments, and her assurance that she would definitely not remarry or find a stepfather for her child, were convinced.
This incident also improved Mother Su’s image, after all, no one dislikes someone who loves their children. And she even had such a weakness, making others feel more at ease when using her.
But there were still many people who were very persistent, such as Father Su’s maternal relatives, who were unwilling to give up the towering tree that was the Su family. With the Su family’s backing, no matter what they did, others would give them face. But now, nothing they did was working.
So they completely shifted their focus to Su Ming. They tried to persuade her with emotion and reason, letting her know that only biological parents would truly care for her, and if she found a stepfather, her life would be even more bitter than a vegetable in the field.
“It’s not just Aunt saying this, but what you’re doing is really not right. Aren’t you supposed to reconcile? We all know that it’s easier to tear down ten temples than to ruin a relationship with one’s parents. Don’t you feel ashamed for ruining your biological parents’ relationship?” Father Su’s elder sister from the Ji family kept talking.
“Don’t talk about me. Your biological niece is in your house. To be honest, I’ve been hoping they would divorce. Let me tell you the truth, I’ve been hoping for their divorce for many years. How did they divorce? How did they fulfill my wishes? Let him take that impostor and scram.” Su Ming was extremely excited. She couldn’t control her excitement. Life is good now.
In a situation where others weren’t bothering her, she could come and go as she pleased in her own home, do whatever she wanted, unlike before when she couldn’t fit into this family. It was as if she had been picked up, but now she was the head of the household.
The Ji family members were dumbfounded. They never expected that their own brother Su would offend someone and be suppressed, especially his own daughter. They couldn’t fathom how he could treat his own flesh and blood like this, turning his own biological child against him. This was unprecedented.
Su Ming hadn’t forgotten about Father Su and that impostor from start to finish. How embarrassing this was for her. How could she subject herself to such humiliation?
Seeing the Ji family members, Su Ming wanted to continue blocking all their words. “Stop talking. I’ll tell the gatekeeper from now on that no one from the Ji family is allowed into this mansion!”
“I don’t want to act against you now, believe it or not, when I go back and tell my mom, I’ll make sure the Ji family benefits from us so much that they’ll have to give it all back to me!” Su Ming’s eyes were like those of a hungry wolf as she looked at the Ji family members. She knew very well how much the Ji family had benefited from her family.
Since they had benefited, they shouldn’t put on an air of moral superiority. Clearly, they were just trying to take advantage again, pretending to be righteous. It was nauseating to look at. People with brains wouldn’t listen to such people’s advice. They were just hypocrites!
“I know those two are staying at the Ji family’s house. Fine, let my dad stay there, after all, he’s your family. But why let that impostor in? If you like her so much to be your niece, then don’t acknowledge me anymore. From today on, don’t acknowledge me! Then I can do whatever I want.” Su Ming continued to threaten.
Now that she had reached this level, as long as people understood her attitude, there were plenty of people below who would seek revenge for her.
The Ji family members were stunned. What they had imagined was completely different from reality. This child shouldn’t be so articulate and logical. Listening to her words, how could they interact well with the Ji family in the future? But now they had to obey Su Ming’s threat. After all, the power of just this child alone was overwhelming, not to mention that Su Ming still had her a biological mother.
With their heads held high, the Ji family members left dejectedly, feeling angry and fearful as they walked home. If the Su family stopped helping them and started targeting them, they would really have no place to live in the capital.
Now, the more they thought about it, the angrier they became. They decided not to be so polite to Father Su and Su Ming anymore and just kick them out.
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Although the Su family matter had been decided, it would still take a long time to fully resolve it. Because of the interests involved and the complexity of various aspects, it would require a lot of time.
Father Su and the impostor Su Ming were in a panic. They were now helpless and Mother Su had made it clear that she wanted to sever ties with them.
They seized every opportunity to reconcile. Originally, these two were a loving father and daughter, incomparable to anyone else. Now they were tired of each other. Father Su blamed the impostor for not understanding her identity, while the impostor blamed Father Su for not knowing how to build relationships.
However chaotic the situation, it hadn’t disturbed Su Fei’s family. Su Fei and Ningning were at peace. Mother Su and her cunning little sister Su Ming were both very strategic in gathering information about them.
This allowed them to live a very ordinary life in the midst of such chaos.
Days passed like this, and Ningning’s belly grew bigger and bigger. Seeing his due date approaching.