Strike Back, Proud Goddess! Novels
06

Lin Ru and Xiao Hongyi both frowned. Staring at Xiao Hongli dejectedly, Xiao Jinning looked like she was about to cry. He said, “Second Uncle, if you don't like me, just tell me and I can go, but please don't say such words. It will ruin the relationship between you and my father.”

“Jinning, you really paid attention to my brother and sister-in-law,” Xiao Hongli sneered and added, “No wonder they are so reluctant to admit Rourou. You are such a sweet talker! ”

Tang Xi almost laughed out loud. Second Uncle really has sharp eyes!

Tang Xi turned her gaze to Xiao Jinning. As he had expected, Xiao Jinning turned purple in embarrassment.

Grandpa Xiao was silent and did not speak. The three sons of Xiao Hongli stepped up and tried to stop their father. Xiao Yao whispered, "Dad, that's enough."

Xiao Hongli clicked his tongue and looked at his son as he said, "They can do the deed, but I can't talk about it?"

Tang Xi could barely resist clapping for him. He's really amazing!

Hearing those words, Xiao Hongyi, Lin Ru and Xiao Jinning all looked embarrassed, but this was not enough for Xiao Hongli. He looked at Grandpa Xiao and said, “Dad, I'm serious. Brother and Sister-in-law don't want their blood and flesh back, but I can't sit back and watch my niece stay outside miserably, so just announce Rourou is my biological daughter!”

Xiao Hongli emphasized 'biological daughter' when he said this.

"That's my daughter!" Xiao Hongyi shouted furiously. “Xiao Hongli, don't force me too hard! You are not responsible for this family!"

“Fieh. Because she's your daughter, announce!” Xiao Hongli replied cynically. “Tell the world that you brought home the wrong child. Your real daughter is long gone!”

"I…"

"OK, you said you'd think of her as your daughter, right?" Lin Ru suddenly stopped Xiao Hongyi, and coldly looked at Xiao Hongli. “Good, I agree. But how will you introduce it? As your biological daughter? Your illegitimate daughter?”

Tang Xi suddenly looked at Lin Ru. How could he be so mean to his biological daughter?

Sensing Tang Xi's gaze, Lin Ru looked at her coldly. He then turned his gaze to Xiao Hongli, who had yet to answer his question, and sneered. “Why didn't you answer me? Actually, you're not serious about this, are you? These villagers, who would want to acknowledge her as their daughter?”

Clenching his fists, Tang Xi was about to refute him. However, it was at that moment that he saw Xiao Jinning giving him a disdainful smile, so he tried hard to calm down and lower his head again, silently watching the show.

"Sister-in-law, are you really not going to acknowledge Rourou?" At this moment, Xiao Hongli's wife, Yang Jingxian, who was quietly standing at the back, suddenly asked gently.

Xiao Hongyi coldly replied, “We didn't say we won't admit it. We will only tell people that she is our adopted daughter, who will have a slight negative impact on her.”

Grandpa Xiao hit the floor with his cane again and snapped, "Is there a difference between this and not admitting it?!"

“Of course there is!” Lin Ru cut. "If we don't admit it, he'll still be a beggar from that black mountain."

“Then who should be a beggar?” Xiao Hongli sneered and glanced at Xiao Jinning with a faint smile. "I think Brother and Sister-in-law can figure it out, right?"

"You… "

"Enough!" Xiao Yan said coldly. “Dad, Mom, how about this? Let's claim Rourou is Jinning's twin brother. She was kidnapped by someone many years ago and we found her again now.”

Xiao Hongyi's eyes sparkled at this idea. This way, Xiao Jinning did not need to leave the Xiao Family, and the return of Xiao Rou could also be justified. That's really a good idea.

"Enough!" Xiao Yan coldly looked at his mother and said with a frown, "You are unfair to Rourou."

“Yes, Mom, just do what Sister suggested. This is the best way.” Despite secretly grinding his teeth at Xiao Yan's foolish idea, Xiao Jinning still nodded sadly. “Then I don't need to leave you.”

"Don't worry. I won't let you leave me.” Lin Ru comforted Xiao Jinning. "If you go, I'll go with you."

"Dad." Yang Jingxian's soft voice silenced the noisy hall. “We always wanted girls like Rourou. Please allow Rourou to be our daughter.”

Tang Xi stared deeply into Yang Jingxian's eyes. This woman is gentle, beautiful and wise. More importantly, by saying what she did, she implied that they accepted Xiao Rou not because no one wanted her, but because they really wanted her to be their daughter.

The warmth welled up in Tang Xi's frozen heart and she felt it melt.

A second ago he was still thinking of a plan to enter Xiao Hongyi's house and turn it into a huge mess, but now all he wanted was to go to Xiao Hongli's house and enjoy the rare warmth that could be found there.

“Father, since they all agree, let Rourou recognize them as his parents,” Xiao Hongyi said excitedly, relieved to see this hot potato finally taken by someone else.

Grandpa Xiao was pondering over the matter in silence. Be it Xiao Hongyi or Xiao Hongli, both of them were his sons, but he had to ask Rourou for his opinion…

Grandfather Xiao turned to look at Tang Xi, his eyes filled with guilt and his voice hoarse as he said, "Rourou..."

Tang Xi's gaze swept over the people present who were all secretly urging her to choose the Xiao Hongli family with their excited eyes.

She smiled, stepped up to hug Yang Jingxian and sweetly called out, "Mom."

Her voice was gentle and sweet, with no trace of her attitude towards Lin Ru in the hospital. Hearing a greeting like this, Yang Jingxian felt her heart melt. She replied excitedly, “Ya, yes, good girl, good girl Mom.”

Clenching his hands, Lin Ru glared at Xiao Rou who was sweetly calling another woman 'Mother'.

Xiao Hongli was obviously pleased as well. He patted Xiao Rou on the shoulder and pretended to be displeased as he said, "So, you didn't notice me even though I said so much?"

Tang Xi smiled. Although Xiao Hongli seemed to be fighting with Xiao Hongyi, he was actually demanding justice for her. He was certainly moved by his kindness towards her. With a bright smile, she stepped forward to hug Xiao Hongli and sweetly said, “Thank you, Father. You make me feel so warm.”

“Dumb girl, you only get what you deserve,” Xiao Hongli said with a smile. "Welcome to the house."

Tang Xi's eyes turned red. Actually, he did not want to return to the Xiao Family, but at this moment, the humiliation in his heart was replaced by warmth.

Seeing this loving scene, the three sons of Xiao Hongli could not help but smile, and Xiao Yao said, "Dad, Mom, will you introduce us to our little sister?"

"No need to rush!" Xiao Hongli looked at Xiao Yao with a dark look before introducing them to Tang Xi, "Rourou, this is your eldest brother, Xiao Yao, it's your second brother Xiao Sa, and your third brother Xiao Jing."

The three brothers walked up to Xiao Rou and hugged her one after another as they said, "Welcome home, Little Sister."

Xiao Jing said, "Now Mom can finally decorate a princess's room."