Heart Stealer

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the earth, giving the entire city a light golden hue.

Aunt Miao was busy in the kitchen all day, and she carefully prepared a table full of delicious dishes.

Mrs. Qiu held her granddaughter Xiao Muyao in her arms and kept looking towards the door, her eyes revealing a hint of anxiety and expectation.

She turned to Qiu Rongyao who was leisurely drinking tea and said,

"Hubby, Qiuxue went to meet Tuobang this morning. It's almost dark now, why hasn't she come back yet? I'm really worried about her."

Qiu Rongyao gently blew the hot steam from the teacup and replied calmly,

"Qiu Xue and Tuo Bang haven't seen each other for over two years. They must have a lot to talk about. Let's not interfere too much and give them some private space."

As Qiu Rongyao finished speaking, there was a slight "creak" sound, and the tightly closed door was slowly pushed open.

Then, a figure appeared in their sight—it was their daughter Qiu Xue.

Her face looked solemn, as if shrouded in a thick layer of dark clouds, and her originally bright eyes now looked dim.

Qiu Xue's brows were tightly furrowed, her face was full of worry, and even her steps seemed a little heavy.

Mrs. Qiu was sharp-eyed and noticed her daughter's abnormality at the first moment.

She quickly hugged her granddaughter in her arms, walked up to her, and asked with concern,

"Qiuxue, why do you look so bad? Did you quarrel with Tuobang again? What happened? Tell mom quickly!"

Faced with her mother's concern and questioning, Qiu Xue just glanced at her mother indifferently.

Her lips trembled slightly, but in the end no sound came out.

Qiu Xue walked straight towards her father with slow and firm steps.

When she got close to her father, Qiu Xue stopped, stared at her father, and asked,

"Dad, did Tuobang... force you to sign the share transfer agreement? I simply can't believe you would make such a decision!"

Qiu Rongyao slowly placed the exquisite teacup in her hand on the table, her movements graceful and steady.

His face was as gloomy as water, and he spoke calmly,

"Qiuxue, Tuobang didn't force me."

Qiu Rongyao's voice was not loud, but it hit Qiu Xue's heart like a heavy hammer.

Qiu Xue shook her head violently upon hearing the sound, her eyes instantly turned red, and crystal tears welled up in her eyes.

She bit her lower lip, trying hard not to cry out loud, but a slight sob still came out of her throat.

"Dad, I don't believe what you said! As long as you admit that Tuobang forced you to sign those documents when you were unconscious, we will definitely be able to get back the shares and property that belong to us!"

Qiu Rongyao remained silent, just sitting there quietly, like a sculpture.

The room was so quiet that only Qiuxue's soft sobs could be heard.

After a while, Qiu Rongyao sighed softly. He slowly raised his head and looked at his daughter. His eyes, once deep and sharp, now revealed a hint of fatigue.

"Qiuxue, things are really not what you think. Tuobang really didn't force me. I did everything willingly."

Hearing this, Qiu Xue could no longer suppress the sadness and anger in her heart.

Tears burst out like a flood, sliding down her cheeks and dripping onto the ground, splashing small drops of water.

Her body trembled slightly, as if she could not bear the blow.

"Dad, why are you doing this? Those shares are the result of your life's hard work. How can you just give them to him for nothing?"

Qiu Xue looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar man in front of her in despair, her heart filled with confusion and resentment.

Qiu Rongyao sighed, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"Qiuxue, the company encountered some difficulties at that time. Only Tuobang was able to help the company through the difficulties, so I decided to transfer the shares to him."

Qiu Xue was indignant and said excitedly: "But this is unfair to us! We are also shareholders of the company, and we have the right to participate in decision-making!

Now... he has notarized all the shares that originally belonged to me as his personal property!"

Qiu Rongyao patted Qiu Xue's shoulder, his eyes full of guilt.

"Son, I know this is hard for you to accept. But it was the best solution at that time. I believe in Tuobang, he will lead the company to a better future."

Qiu Xue bit her lip, tears blurred her eyes, and she turned and ran upstairs.

She slammed the door shut, locked herself in the room, and burst into tears.

Qiu Xue lay on the bed, thinking about everything that happened today, her heart filled with resentment and grievance.

Her tears soaked the sheets, and her hands tightly grasped the cell phone as if it was her only support.

She took out her cell phone and called Lawyer Ma.

"Lawyer Ma, I've thought it through. I'm going to sue Xiao Tuobang. I can't let him take away my shares and property just like that!"

Lawyer Ma was silent for a moment and then said, "Ms. Qiuxue, I understand how you feel, but this lawsuit is not easy to win. We need sufficient evidence to win."

Qiu Xue said firmly, "I know, but I'm willing to give it a try. Lawyer Ma, please help me."

Lawyer Ma sighed, "Okay, I'll do my best."

Qiu Xue hung up the phone, wiped away her tears, and secretly vowed to take back what belonged to her.

The next morning, soft sunlight shone through the half-open window and gently fell on Qiuxue's snow-white face.

She stood by the window, feeling the warm and bright light.

After tossing and turning all night, Qiu Xue had already made a decision in her heart.

She wanted to have a frank talk with her parents about suing Xiao Tuobang and taking back the shares and assets that belonged to them.

Qiu Xue came to the living room and sat quietly on the sofa with her back straight.

Her eyes were as sharp as torches, fixed firmly on the front, as if she was engaged in a fierce confrontation with an invisible enemy.

After a while, Qiu Rongyao slowly walked out of the room. When he saw his daughter's determined expression, he was stunned for a moment, and then a look of deep helplessness appeared on his face.

He walked silently to sit opposite Qiu Xue, his eyes full of worry.

Qiu Xue took a deep breath, crossed her arms over her chest, and said to Qiu Rongyao in an unquestionable tone,

"Dad, I've thought it over carefully. I want to talk to Xiao Tuobang and take back the property that belongs to us."

Hearing this, Qiu Rongyao couldn't help but frown, and his face instantly became gloomy. He retorted with a little dissatisfaction,

"Qiu Xue, stop messing around. I've already thought of a solution to the problem. You don't need to act so impulsively."

Qiu Xue's eyes widened immediately after hearing this. She stared at her father with suspicion and asked,

"Dad, what can you do?"

Qiu Rongyao hesitated for a moment, his eyes revealing a hint of complicated emotions, and he said slowly,

"Let you return to the Xiao family and continue living with Xiao Tuobang.

In this way, Xiao Tuobang might consider our old friendship and return our shares and assets." His voice was low and helpless.

Qiu Xue's face instantly turned gloomy, as if covered by a thick layer of dark clouds.

She stood up suddenly, her body trembling slightly, and asked excitedly,

"Dad, what are you talking about? I've already moved out of the Xiao family. There's no love left between Xiao Tuobang and me. I'll never go back to live with him again!"

Her voice echoed throughout the room with anger and determination.

Qiu Rongyao looked at Qiu Xue, his eyes full of helplessness and pity.

He sighed softly and said in a heavy tone, "Qiuxue, Dad understands how you feel, but we can't act impulsively. We need to discuss a solution."

Qiu Xue shook her head vigorously, her eyes were firm and resolute, as if burning with a flame.

She bit her lip and said word by word,

"Dad, I've made up my mind. I won't go back to the Xiao family. I want to divorce Xiao Tuobang and take back the property that originally belonged to us!"

Qiu Rongyao looked at his stubborn daughter in front of him, his face full of helplessness.

Given Qiuxue's personality, once she makes up her mind, no one can change it.