Li Xiumei was called back home by Sun Qiuhua, while Zhang Xiaoxiao sat on the wall between the two houses with Xiao Liang, preparing to eavesdrop.
"Sister-in-law, that sister is so fierce," Xiao Liang said.
"She might be angry," Zhang Xiaoxiao replied.
"Oh," Xiao Liang nodded, somewhat understanding.
The two sat by the wall and began to listen in. Sun Qiuhua pulled Li Xiumei into the room and closed the door behind them.
"Mom, why did you pull me in?" Li Xiumei asked, confused.
"Xiu Mei, I have something to tell you," Sun Qiuhua said seriously.
"What is it?" Seeing Sun Qiuhua's serious expression made Li Xiumei nervous.
"You are not the daughter of the Li Family," Sun Qiuhua stated.
"What?" Li Xiumei looked at Sun Qiuhua in shock, doubting her own hearing.
"You were abandoned by your biological parents; I picked you up and raised you," Sun Qiuhua explained.
"I..." Li Xiumei was at a loss for words.
"Xiu Mei, you are my adopted daughter; I can't bear to give you to anyone else," Sun Qiuhua said.
"Mom, what are you talking about?" Li Xiumei didn't understand what Sun Qiuhua meant.
"Your biological brother has come; he wants to take you back to the Zhao Family," Sun Qiuhua said.
"Biological brother? The Zhao Family?" Li Xiumei was even more confused.
"Yes," Sun Qiuhua nodded.
"Mom, what are you saying? I don't understand," Li Xiumei asked.
"You understand; you just don't want to believe it," Sun Qiuhua replied.
"I..." Li Xiumei felt exposed by Sun Qiuhua's words and was suddenly speechless.
"Xiu Mei, Mom knows you've always wanted to leave this home and return to your biological parents," Sun Qiuhua said.
"Mom, I haven't," Li Xiumei denied.
"You have," Sun Qiuhua said.
"I..." Li Xiumei's heart was exposed by Sun Qiuhua, and her face turned pale.
"Xiu Mei, I don't blame you. After all, you are my daughter whom I raised myself. How could I blame you?" Sun Qiuhua said.
"Mom..." Li Xiumei hugged Sun Qiuhua and began to cry.
Sun Qiuhua gently patted Li Xiumei's back, comforting her.
Zhao Xiaosong stood outside the room, listening to the conversation between Sun Qiuhua and Li Xiumei, feeling a bit anxious.
He knew that Sun Qiuhua would not easily let Li Xiumei go, but he had to take Li Xiumei back to the Zhao Family.
This was his mother's wish and also the purpose of his visit.
After waiting for a while, Zhao Xiaosong finally couldn't hold back and knocked on the door.
"Auntie, can I come in?" Zhao Xiaosong asked.
"Come in," Sun Qiuhua replied.
Zhao Xiaosong pushed open the door and walked into the room.
"Auntie, have you finished talking with Xiu Mei?" Zhao Xiaosong asked.
"Yes," Sun Qiuhua nodded.
"Then can we leave?" Zhao Xiaosong asked.
"Are you sure you want to take Xiu Mei back to the Zhao Family?" Sun Qiuhua asked.
"I'm sure," Zhao Xiaosong nodded.
"Your mother doesn't like Xiu Mei. If you take her back, will she be able to live a good life?" Sun Qiuhua questioned.
"My mom is getting older, and her thoughts have changed. She really misses Xiu Mei now," Zhao Xiaosong said.
"How do you know she's not just saying that?" Sun Qiuhua asked.
"My mom truly misses Xiu Mei; she even regrets leaving Xiu Mei with you," Zhao Xiaosong said.
"She regrets it?" Sun Qiuhua snorted coldly, "Will she really regret it?"
"Auntie, I know you have grievances against my mom, but she has changed now. Please let Xiu Mei come back with me," Zhao Xiaosong pleaded.
"I can't let you take Xiu Mei away," Sun Qiuhua said firmly.
"Auntie, Xiu Mei is my sister and also your daughter. Why can't you let her come back with me?" Zhao Xiaosong asked in confusion.
"Xiu Mei is my adopted daughter, I can't bear to part with her," Sun Qiuhua said.
"Aunt, Xiu Mei is my biological sister, I can't bear to part with her either, but my mother misses her even more. Please let her come back with me," Zhao Xiaosong pleaded.
"No," Sun Qiuhua refused again.
"Aunt..." Zhao Xiaosong tried to persuade Sun Qiuhua once more.
"You don't need to say anything more. I will not let you take Xiu Mei away," Sun Qiuhua interrupted Zhao Xiaosong.
"Mom, I want to go back with him," Li Xiumei suddenly said.
"Xiu Mei, you..." Sun Qiuhua looked at Li Xiumei in shock.
"Mom, I want to go back and see," Li Xiumei said.
"Xiu Mei, you can't go back," Sun Qiuhua opposed.
"Mom, please let me go back," Li Xiumei pleaded.
"Xiu Mei, you..." Sun Qiuhua did not expect Li Xiumei to be willing to return to the Zhao Family.
"Mom, I've never seen my biological parents. I want to go back and see them," Li Xiumei said.
"Xiu Mei, you..." Sun Qiuhua was left speechless by Li Xiumei's words.
"Mom, please let me go back," Li Xiumei begged again.
"Xiu Mei, I won't stop you, but you need to think carefully. If you go back, you can't come back here again," Sun Qiuhua said.
"Mom, I..." Li Xiumei hesitated.
"Xiu Mei, think it over carefully," Sun Qiuhua said.
"I..." Li Xiumei fell into deep thought.
Zhao Xiaosong saw that Li Xiumei was indecisive and said, "Xiu Mei, the Zhao Family is wealthier than you think. If you go back, you can have a good life."
"I..." Li Xiumei felt tempted.
"Xiu Mei, think it over. I'm not forcing you," Zhao Xiaosong said.
"I..." Li Xiumei looked at Sun Qiuhua and then at Zhao Xiaosong. In the end, she made her decision, "I'll listen to Mom."
Sun Qiuhua looked at Li Xiumei with a mix of comfort and disappointment in her heart.
Zhao Xiaosong felt somewhat disappointed as well; he did not expect Li Xiumei to rely so much on Sun Qiuhua.
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