Volume 1, Chapter 11: Help Me, Uncle!

Finally voicing these words, Jiang Cheng felt a great weight lift from her heart.

She knew well that Qin Wenze had never truly loved her; their marriage had been one of convenience, forged through alliance.

The reason Qin Wenze clung to her now was likely due to a misunderstanding—he believed they had a daughter together.

Now that it was clear Duoduo was only adopted, there should be no more complications.

Hearing this, Yang Qianrou exhaled in relief.

“That's right!” she thought. After returning, she had gone to some lengths to verify the facts. Though the car accident had left no concrete evidence behind, judging by the bloodstains Jiang Cheng had left at the scene, the child had surely been lost—there was no way she could have survived and grown up to be sought after by the Qin family.

So, when Jiang Cheng spoke, Yang Qianrou immediately believed her.

But her belief meant nothing.

Neither Qin Wenze nor Madam Qin showed any sign of trust.

Qin Wenze frowned and said to Jiang Cheng, “Sometimes, I really can’t understand your actions.

You said nothing before, suddenly wanting a divorce—that was one thing. But now...

Even if you harbor many grievances against me, you shouldn’t speak so carelessly about our daughter. If the child ever finds out you called her adopted, how do you think she’ll view you? And how will she see herself?

If you’re angry with me, direct it at me. Why wound an innocent child’s heart?”

Jiang Cheng was at a loss for words.

She had already spoken the truth—why wouldn’t they believe her?

Her voice involuntarily grew louder, tinged with impatience.

“If you really don’t believe me, I can take Duoduo to the hospital right now for a DNA test with you! Then you’ll know if what I say is true.”

She was weary of further entanglement with Qin Wenze and hoped to settle the matter once and for all.

With a paternity test result, surely they could no longer harbor doubts.

Yang Qianrou’s eyes lit up, and she quickly chimed in, “Yes, yes, we should get a test done. Of course, I’m not saying my sister might have done something else, but just to follow the proper procedure—to give everyone peace of mind and prevent rumors. The Qin family wouldn’t be able to explain things, and the child would be hurt, right?”

She was the least willing for Jiang Cheng to have any further connection with the Qin family, so she actively pushed for this.

Unexpectedly, Qin Wenze rejected the proposal without hesitation.

“No. If I agree to this, wouldn’t it mean I truly doubt the child’s identity?

I will never consent to a paternity test.”

Madam Qin was displeased as well.

“Xiao Cheng, I know exactly what kind of person you are, and I would never doubt you.

My son may sometimes be thoughtless, but his character is sound. Don’t test him with this!

I can see there must have been some misunderstanding before, which is why you’ve been so resistant to us approaching the child.

That’s alright. Today we’ll leave first. You two can find time to talk it through and clear things up.

I just hope that next time we visit the child, you’ll agree to it.

After all, children are innocent and deserve the company of their elders, don’t they?”

With that, she tugged on Qin Wenze’s arm and left.

Yang Qianrou did not immediately follow. Instead, she stayed behind and, once Madam Qin and Qin Wenze were some distance away, shot Jiang Cheng a fierce glare.

“I know that illegitimate brat isn’t really Wenze’s child. Jiang Cheng, trying to trap Wenze with this trick to maintain a marriage that never should have existed—that’s despicable.

Wenze is going to marry me. I advise you not to be delusional. You’d better finish the divorce papers quickly!”

Even a clay figure has its limits.

Jiang Cheng paid no mind to Yang Qianrou’s judgment of her or their marriage.

But she could not stand Yang Qianrou calling Duoduo a bastard, so she shot back immediately.

“It’s not that I don’t want to sign, it’s Qin Wenze who’s refusing to put his name down.

If you have the energy, why not persuade him instead of wasting it on me?”

Yang Qianrou was stunned. She hadn’t expected someone usually so soft-hearted to talk back. She blinked fiercely and said, “What are you proud of? Wenze is only trying to protect the child. Don’t think it’s for your sake.

I will persuade him properly. Once the truth comes out, just wait for your divorce!”

Then, clicking her high heels, she turned to leave.

But as she spun around, she collided with a small, soft bundle.

Looking down, she met Duoduo’s wide, glistening eyes.

The little girl stared back at her, expression inscrutable.

Yang Qianrou naturally didn’t want to bother with this mysterious wild girl.

Yet, Qin Wenze and Madam Qin were still nearby, believing Duoduo to be their biological child and showering her with attention.

If they saw her behavior...

Yang Qianrou immediately changed her mind.

Moreover...

She glanced at the wild girl’s slightly curled hair and an idea struck her.

Originally intending to leave, Yang Qianrou quickly changed her expression, smiling as she bent down to help Duoduo up.

Unbeknownst to her, the moment her hand touched Duoduo’s arm, a voice rang in Duoduo’s mind:

“Damn it. The accident only killed the little one back then, yet that little bitch Jiang Cheng survived and even brought back a wild brat.

I’ll pluck a few strands of this little girl’s hair for testing. If she’s not Wenze’s, then it’s easy to deal with.

If she is...

There was once a car accident that drove Jiang Cheng out of the capital. There can be another one to get rid of this troublesome mother and daughter for good!”

A wicked woman plotting to kill Duoduo and her mother!

And wanting to pluck Duoduo’s hair!

“Waaah!” The child’s pitiful cries erupted at once.

Nearby, Jiang Duo, who had come with Duoduo, Jiang Rui, and the Qin family mother and son about to get into their car, all turned toward the sound.

They saw Duoduo dressed in a small skirt, sitting on the ground, hands covering her head as she shook it repeatedly.

Yang Qianrou stood before her, bent over with her hands on Duoduo, doing something unknown.

All four adults’ expressions changed at once as they hurried over.

Jiang Cheng was the fastest, only a step or two away.

Though she endured hardship and restraint herself, she couldn’t bear to see Duoduo hurt. Anxious, she rushed forward and shoved Yang Qianrou, making her stagger.

Then, with concern, she looked at Duoduo.

“Duoduo, are you alright? Are you hurt? What did she do to you?”

What did she do?

She hadn’t even had a chance to do anything!

Yang Qianrou clenched her teeth, ready to explode in anger.

But Duoduo, seeing Qin Wenze rushing over, immediately broke into loud sobs as she stood and clung to his leg, grabbing his pant leg.

“Uncle, help! The bad woman wants to kill me and Mom! Please catch her! Waaah...”