Heart Stealer

More than two years ago, the daughter-in-law Qiu Xue suddenly left without saying goodbye and went to a foreign country. This sudden change instantly shattered the wish of Mr. and Mrs. Xiao to have a grandson.

My son hasn't been back to the countryside for a long time.

After finishing their farm work, Xiao's father and mother could no longer suppress their longing for their son and were eager to go to the city to visit him.

The main purpose of Xiao's father and mother's trip to the city this time was to persuade Xiao Tuobang to find a new daughter-in-law as soon as possible to continue the family's incense.

After a long journey and countless bumps and turns, Xiao's father and mother finally arrived at this luxurious villa in the city center.

Father Xiao carefully reached out his hand and gently pushed open the heavy gate.

As the courtyard gate slowly opened, the scene before them made Xiao's father and mother stunned.

I saw a pretty little girl with a pair of adorable pigtails playing happily in the garden.

Her laughter was as clear and sweet as a silver bell, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.

The two were about to step forward to ask, when suddenly, a young woman with a graceful figure and beautiful appearance slowly walked out from among the colorful flowers.

Her face was filled with a happy smile, and she kept calling out, "Yaoyao, are you hiding well? Mommy can't find you."

Hearing this familiar voice, Xiao's father and mother trembled violently. They wiped their eyes vigorously at the same time, as if they were afraid that they were dazzled.

Father Xiao's eyes widened, his mouth opened wide, and he asked in a trembling voice in disbelief,

"Qiuxue, is it really you who came back?"

His wrinkled face twitched slightly due to excessive shock, like a candle swaying in the wind, which seemed likely to go out at any time.

The beautiful young woman seemed to be under a spell. Her body shook violently and she slowly turned her head.

There was a look of surprise in her beautiful eyes, and her cherry lips opened slightly into a circle, like a blooming flower.

Qiu Xue's gaze slowly fell on Xiao's father and mother, her eyes full of surprise and emotion.

Tears welled up in her eyes and she tried hard to hold them back.

She walked quickly to Father and Mother Xiao and said in a choked voice, "Dad, Mom, I'm back..."

The moment Xiao's mother caught sight of Qiuxue, she felt mixed emotions.

She frowned tightly, and her originally kind and gentle face instantly became as cold as frost, as if covered by a thick layer of ice.

Xiao's mother's eagle-like sharp eyes were fixed on Qiu Xue.

She kept a straight face, pretending not to recognize the person in front of her, and shouted angrily, "Who are you? Why did you suddenly appear in our villa?"

Faced with Xiao's mother's sudden questioning, Qiu Xue was stunned at first, but soon she came to her senses and a slightly embarrassed smile quickly appeared on her face.

She opened her red lips and softly explained to Xiao's mother, "Mom, how could you not remember me? I am Tuobang's wife, and your daughter-in-law. My name is Qiuxue..."

There was a slight tremor in her voice, and her eyes revealed a hint of grievance and helplessness, as if she was a little surprised by Xiao's mother's indifferent attitude.

Seeing this, Xiao's father smiled and tried to smooth things over.

"Oh, you old woman, how come you don't even recognize your own daughter-in-law? Qiuxue, don't take it to heart. Your mother is just old and has a bad memory."

He put on an ingratiating smile, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

After hearing this, Xiao's mother glared at Xiao's father fiercely, but ultimately did not say anything else.

Her gaze still fell coldly on Qiu Xue, as if she was examining something.

Qiu Xue raised the corners of her mouth slightly, outlining a gentle smile, and said softly: "It's okay, Mom and Dad, I came back this time and I want to give you a big surprise."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qiu Xue gently reached out and pulled the little girl who was playing happily beside her to her side, and gently introduced her.

"Come, baby, come and meet grandpa and grandma. These two are the grandpa and grandma that mommy often tells you about."

Qiu Xue slowly squatted down, and pointed at Xiao's father and mother in front of her with a loving face, patiently teaching her little daughter.

"Muyao, come on and follow mommy and call 'Grandpa' and 'Grandma', okay?"

The little girl called Xiao Muyao blinked her big watery eyes, like two crystal clear gems, sparkling with innocent light.

She first looked at the two strange yet kind elders in front of her with curiosity, then opened her pink little mouth without hesitation and called out sweetly: "Grandpa~ Grandma~"

The clear and melodious children's voice is like a spring breeze blowing through people's hearts, making people feel extremely warm and happy.

Hearing his granddaughter's cute and lovely call, Father Xiao smiled from ear to ear, his eyes full of joy, and he couldn't help but praise her.

"So this beautiful baby is our granddaughter, so pretty!"

Qiu Xue's face showed a guilty expression. She lowered her head and whispered, "Mom and Dad, I'm sorry. I left without saying goodbye and made you worry."

Father Xiao quickly shook his head and said, "It's okay, as long as you come back, we don't blame you."

Qiu Xue saw that her mother-in-law had a gloomy face and was obviously not welcoming her back.

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Xiao's mother did not show any joy at Qiu Xue's sudden return home with her granddaughter.

On the contrary, she had an indescribable prejudice against Qiu Xue.

The relationship between Qiu Xue and Xiao Tuobang had just eased, but the sudden arrival of Xiao's father and mother brought their relationship to a freezing point again.

The early morning sunlight shines through the window and softly falls into the Xiao family's spacious living room, bringing a touch of warmth to the entire villa.

The Xiao family gathered in the living room at this rare moment, but the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Mother Xiao sat on the sofa with a stern face, her eyes revealing deep malice towards Qiu Xue.

Qiu Xue lowered her head, her hands clasped nervously in front of her, her originally pretty face full of grievance and helplessness.

Qiu Xue slowly stood up and walked towards the kitchen with light steps.

She carefully brewed two cups of steaming hot tea, then slowly returned to the living room with the cups in hand.

Qiu Xue walked to Xiao's mother and gently placed a cup of fragrant tea in front of her.

"Mom, please have some tea."

Then she handed another cup of hot tea to Xiao's father.

Mother Xiao just glanced at the teacup indifferently and asked with a stern face,

"Qiuxue, why did you come back from abroad so suddenly? Without even saying hello to us?"

Qiu Xue lowered her head and never dared to look up at Xiao's mother.

She apologized in a weak voice: "Mom, I... I'm sorry..."

Mother Xiao sneered and asked in a stern tone,

"Did you think of us because you couldn't stay outside any longer?"

Qiu Xue's eyes instantly became moist, tears welling up in her eyes. She tried desperately to hold them back, trying not to let them flow down.

Seeing this, Father Xiao couldn't help but persuade: "My dear, don't talk to the child like this."

But Xiao's mother glared at him fiercely and said mercilessly,

"I just can't stand seeing her like this! If she hadn't insisted on marrying our son, our family wouldn't be like this now!"

Father Xiao shook his head helplessly. He knew Mother Xiao's temper very well and couldn't say anything more for a while.

The atmosphere in the living room became increasingly heavy, as if time had frozen at this moment.

After hearing Xiao's mother's vicious words, Qiu Xue felt a pang of pain in her heart, and she could no longer control her tears and burst out.

She lowered her head and sobbed silently.

"Mom, I..."

Mother Xiao showed an indignant look on her face, frowned and said, "Don't call me mom! I don't have a daughter-in-law like you!"

Xiao Tuobang felt very angry and dissatisfied with his mother's attitude towards his wife.

Xiao Tuobang said angrily: "Mom, why do you talk to Qiuxue like this? She is also our family..."

Mother Xiao glared at Xiao Tuobang fiercely and sneered, "Family? What kind of family is she? She's just an outsider!"

Xiao Tuobang stood up and shouted angrily, "Mom, don't go too far!"

Seeing this, Qiu Xue hurriedly reached out and grabbed the corner of Xiao Tuobang's clothes, her eyes full of pleading, and she said softly: "Tuobang, don't say anything."

Mother Xiao pointed at Qiu Xue without showing any weakness and shouted angrily,

"Qiuxue, I'm telling you, don't think that bringing your granddaughter back will change anything. You're not welcome in our house!"

Qiu Xue's tears kept welling up in her eyes. She bit her lips tightly, trying hard to hold back the tears from falling.

She trembled and said, "Mom, I know I was wrong. I just want to give my child a complete family."

However, Xiao's mother's expression became even uglier, and her voice was full of sarcasm.

"A complete family? Do you think you can give your child a complete family just by coming back now? Why didn't you think about your child when you left?"

Qiu Xue's face was covered with tear marks, and tears kept flowing down like a broken dam. Her throat became hoarse from crying, and she could hardly speak.

"Mom, I know you haven't always liked me, but I really love Tuobang and our daughter from the bottom of my heart.

I came back this time to make up for the mistakes I made before with all my heart," Qiu Xue said, tears streaming down her face.

Mother Xiao sneered, and her laughter was full of ridicule and disdain.

She glared at Qiu Xue fiercely and roared,

"Love? Humph! Don't use love as a shield here! In my opinion, you are nothing but a selfish woman who only cares about her own happiness!"

Qiu Xue's body trembled slightly, and her eyes were filled with despair and pain.

She couldn't understand why Xiao's mother was so indifferent and heartless to her. She just wanted to have a happy family for her child. Is there anything wrong with that?