Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 648: Chapter 382: Acknowledging Kin

The Qiao Family was clearly aware of who had helped them; it was simply a matter of time, coupled with the fact that Luo Lian is Qiao Aimin’s daughter, Luo Ye used an evasive way of answering Qiao Aimin’s inquiries.

This was also a gamble on whether the Qiao Family could be trusted or not. It’s better to assess the situation early and withdraw early to minimize losses.

As for the Moselles retaliating, she had nothing to fear. They would first have to reach out domestically. With her skills, she was actually looking forward to them coming over to let her warm up.

She never intended to hide this from the beginning. You have to be cautious in life, but you can’t be too timid, right? It was just that the elders didn’t agree, so she had no choice but to let it be.

With Qiao Aimin’s experience, he immediately understood Luo Ye’s implication and sincerely said, "The Qiao Family knows what to do. Your safety is also our responsibility!"

Luo Ye replied with a faint smile, "You don’t need to be too polite. Some things should be win-win. It’s best to interact on equal terms."

"Exactly, exactly. Luo Ye, Luo Lian, now that everything’s out in the open, I won’t keep bothering you..." Qiao Aimin was interrupted by another phone call before he could finish speaking. He glanced at the caller ID, a hint of a smile flickered in his eyes, and he hastily bid farewell to the two before leaving.

"Luo Luo, the caller must be Qiao Xiaowan," Luo Lian said with a bitter smile on her lips. "That’s the smile of a father for his daughter. I’ve longed for it since I was little, but I’ve never received it."

"Lianlian..." Luo Ye looked at her tenderly.

"Jiujiu, come in and eat quickly," Luo Lian called out to someone outside, then turned to look at Luo Ye. "I’ve changed my mind. I want him to know that I’m his daughter."

Luo Ye nodded, "Okay, I’ll go with you. He probably hasn’t gone far."

"Luo Luo, you know why I changed my mind?" Luo Lian’s eyes shimmered with cold intent. "My mother’s death was orchestrated by Qiao Xiaowan’s grandpa.

He always regularly sent photos of Lian Qinghua and Qiao Aimin affectionately embracing each other to my mother. It’s mentioned in the diary; it just doesn’t mention the other party’s name. Now, once I sort things out, I know who did it.

For my mother’s sake, I absolutely won’t allow Lian Qinghua and Qiao Aimin to remarry. I believe that once Qiao Aimin learns the cause of my mother’s death, he won’t be able to accept Lian Qinghua again, even for Qiao Xiaowan’s sake.

Luo Luo, I don’t want you to help me without understanding the situation, so I must tell you my true thoughts. If you think I’m too ruthless, just pretend you don’t know and don’t get involved. I won’t blame you."

"Fool..." Luo Ye tapped her forehead gently. "I’m not that naive and kindhearted child. Let’s go!"

...

In the past few days, Qiao Xiaowan persisted in calling Qiao Aimin three times a day. She spoke sweetly as though her words were covered in honey, and she was incredibly sensible. With the guidance of Lian Qinghua, she mixed coquettish charm with self-criticism every time.

To sum up: she would never again act willfully just because she liked something, and wouldn’t make malicious retaliation. She missed her father, her grandparents, her uncles and aunts...

Her persistence indeed softened Qiao Aimin’s heart, after all, she is his only biological daughter. Therefore, in the past few days, when Qiao Xiaowan pleaded for him to remarry Lian Qinghua, he wasn’t so firm.

Having held back all his life, enduring it for his daughter once more seemed not so bad. It was this selective memory, all for the love of his daughter, that ties of blood indeed couldn’t be controlled by rationality.

"...Dad, mom told me to remind you that it’s getting cold and to wear more when you go out. We aren’t by your side, and if you catch a cold, there would be no one to take care of you. You have to take good care of yourself," Qiao Xiaowan’s voice on the phone was coquettishly caring.

Qiao Aimin chuckled lightly, "Xiao Wan knows how to care for dad now, you really have grown up. Don’t just remind me; you and mom should take good care of yourselves too."

Qiao Xiaowan seized the moment: "Dad, please remarry Mom. Without you together, I feel so insecure. Uncle’s family is always cold and nasty to me and Mom, it’s clear that they bully us because we have no one to rely on.

Dad, I’m really scared, if Grandpa passes away one day, will Dennis and Anida harm me and Mom..." As she spoke, Qiao Xiaowan burst into tears, she was genuinely afraid, it wasn’t an act.

Qiao Aimin truly loved his daughter, but he also genuinely despised Lian Qinghua. He fell silent for a moment, then replied, "Let me think about it some more." But his tone was somewhat more yielding than before.

"Dad, I’ll call you again tonight, goodbye," said Qiao Xiaowan, not wanting to dwell on the topic any longer, bidding farewell in a light tone.

"Okay, goodbye." Right as Qiao Aimin hung up, he saw Luo Ye and Luo Lian coming over, greeting them with a smile, "How come you finished so quickly, are you full?"

"We’ve eaten, thank you for your concern, Governor Qiao," Luo Ye replied with a beaming smile.

Luo Lian stumbled, leaning forward sharply. Luo Ye quickly caught her, chiding, "You’re an adult, how can you not walk properly?"

"There was a small stone that tripped me up." After Luo Lian straightened up, she turned to Qiao Aimin, "Governor, I should have been treating Luoluo, thank you for your hospitality."

"That’s alright..." Qiao Aimin abruptly paused mid-sentence, staring at the jade pendant on Luo Lian’s chest as he became dazed, then hurriedly asked, "Where did you get that jade pendant?"

"It belonged to my mother." Luo Lian tucked it back into her clothing, murmuring, "Luoluo, lucky you caught me, otherwise it really could have broken."

"May I take a look at it?" Qiao Aimin asked, his lips quivering.

"Sure." Luo Lian cheerfully took it off and handed it over to him.

The pendant was made of creamy mutton-fat jade, carved with a powerful and sinuous dragon, engraved with an M in the lower right corner, and behind it, a faint letter, Q.

Qiao Aimin suddenly looked up, staring at Luo Lian, "When were you born? What is your date of birth?"

"March 16th, 1980."

Qiao Aimin’s expression turned excited. "If it’s possible, I’d like to invite you both for tea, is that okay?"

"Do you recognize this jade pendant?" Luo Lian asked, puzzled.

Qiao Aimin hastily replied, "Yes, Lian Qinghua forced her father to give me this pendant, and only with this jade, engraved with my surname, did it signify that I had been accepted by the Moselle Family.

The last time I saw Luo Xiang, this jade pendant disappeared with her. She must have thought it belonged to me and took it as a memento.

Lianlian, it’s highly probable that you are my daughter. So now, we must find a place to talk properly. I want to know about your mother’s recent circumstances, please!"

"My mother’s recent circumstances?" A trace of scornful smile appeared at the corner of Luo Lian’s mouth, "She’s been dead for 13 years, what recent circumstances can there be?"

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Nu’an’s second update, short by a thousand words, I’ll make it up tomorrow. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to cast your Recommendation ticket and monthly ticket at Qidian (). Your support is my greatest motivation.)