A beautiful summer night

The trending topics about the eldest daughter of the Xia family keeping a young lover and being jilted at the altar had barely subsided when, just a few days later, the news that the Xia family had paid off its 800 million yuan debt quickly became a trending topic.

The repayment certificate stamped by the court was openly and widely circulated online.

The news came so suddenly that even before netizens were in an uproar, a group of spoiled young masters and ladies from aristocratic families who had previously spoken ill of the Xia family were the first to react.

"Mom, what should we do..." Zhou Yu stared at the headline in disbelief, losing his composure at the thought that Xia Wanzhi's parents had returned from abroad.

They will definitely hold him accountable.

Will definitely...

At this moment, Zhou's mother was also so anxious that she kept sitting up and down, feeling extremely annoyed as she recalled her attitude towards Xia Wanzhi over the past three months.

“Eight hundred million is no small sum. How could Xia Yongqing and Ross possibly come up with that much money in just three months…”

The Xia family turned the tables far too quickly this time.

Zhou's father wore a calm and collected expression, already resigned to the fact that if Xia Yongqing came to settle scores, he would have no choice but to bear the blame.

His brotherhood with Xia Yongqing, which lasted for more than twenty years, was long gone when he allowed his wife and son to mistreat Xia Wanzhi.

While some are sad, others are happy. After Xia Wanzhi's secret stash of money was freed, she happily ate two crispy chicken legs.

Because of Mr. Xia and Ms. Ross's return to China, Mr. Xie specially hosted a banquet to welcome them back and also to congratulate the Xia family on finally no longer being in debt.

When asked about their plans, Ms. Ross readily replied with a smile, "We've decided to immigrate and take over the business owned by Maruko's grandfather, settling permanently in the UK."

"What?" Xia Wanzhi lifted her head from the bowl. The news was too sudden. She was so shocked that she was still biting into a piece of meat and stared at Ms. Ross with a frozen expression.

Everyone present was stunned for a few seconds before they could react to this news.

One reason is that they want to immigrate and settle in the UK.

Secondly, because they had never heard before that Xia Wanzhi's maternal grandfather was a businessman, or even had a family business.

In this way, it seems that the old man was responsible for the Xia family paying off their 800 million yuan debt in one go.

To be able to easily come up with 800 million, one is definitely not a nobody.

Rose was too easygoing and low-key, so no one guessed that her background was so powerful.

"When are you leaving?" The old man's tone was tinged with reluctance.

What's done is done, there's nothing that can be changed.

After all, this is a family matter of the Xia family.

Xia Yongqing said, "In the next two days."

Xia Wanzhi was about to speak, but then she remembered that the Xie family was still there, so she silently kept quiet. After the banquet, when they were in the car back to Lanting Villa, she confronted them aggressively: "Is the immigration thing true? Why didn't you discuss it with me?"

Ross had just drunk some alcohol and was feeling sleepy, or perhaps he had already guessed Xia Wanzhi's current reaction, so he deliberately didn't say anything.

“My darling, the happiest person about Xia’s bankruptcy is your maternal grandfather. He has been looking forward to sending your father and me back to England to take over the family business. Now that things have turned out this way, do you think your father and I, with your maternal grandfather’s temperament, have any other choice?”

Ms. Ross.

Ross Becker.

The sole heir of the Becker family.

She was also Richard Becker's only child.

Richard is Ross's father and also Xia Wanzhi's maternal grandfather who froze her savings.

Xia Wanzhi didn't know how wealthy her mother's family was, but she did know that Ms. Ross always carried a responsibility.

For the first twenty-odd years, Ms. Ross pursued freedom, unrestrained life, and love, staying in the North City with her husband and daughter. More than twenty years have passed, and as the old man has grown older, she has to go back to take on her responsibilities.

The Xia family's bankruptcy was an opportunity.

This marked the beginning of Xia Yongqing's decision to spend the rest of his life with Ms. Ross, sharing the responsibilities of the family.

Their decision to immigrate and settle in the UK means that Xia Wanzhi also has to make a choice.

They had already discussed it with Xia Wanzhi three months ago.

She chose Beicheng because of Zhou Yu.

This time, however, it wasn't a discussion, but a notification.

“The engagement is off, and you’ve suffered the pain of love. Now you should listen to your grandfather, right?” Ross held her hand and turned to look at her. “Your grandparents miss you terribly.”

She smiled gently as she said this: "Your grandfather knows many noble princes, much more than any gigolo..."

He changed the subject: "He's even more handsome than Xie Qiyan. You can choose whichever you like after you get there."

Xia Yongqing chimed in enthusiastically: "What a perfect match between a noble prince and our little princess Wanzi!"

Xia Wanzhi pouted, her eyelashes trembling slightly: "I don't want to."

This is where she grew up, this is where her 25-year journey of growth is recorded, this is where she knows so many people, this is the place she loves.

Although she also loves her maternal grandparents.

However, she couldn't accept immigrating and marrying some so-called noble prince, spending her whole life abroad.

When Yunli video-chatted with her after she got back to her room that night, Yunli suddenly realized: "No wonder your aunt and uncle wanted to stay with you at Lanting Villa. They were planning to take you with them too."

Because they intend to settle in England, they are not buying back the Xia family villa and are temporarily staying at Lanting Villa.

Xia Wanzhi became even more heartbroken upon hearing this: "I'm going to cry..."

"Didn't I promise you you could stay in Beicheng last time?" Yunli sighed deeply.

Xia Wanzhi picked at the cushion: "Last time it was because of Zhou Yu."

Even if they desperately wanted her to come and live with them in England, they wouldn't have the heart to separate a couple in love.

"That's easy, just find another man to get engaged to, and you're all set!" Yunli was impressed with her own cleverness.

Xia Wanzhi: "..."

Can't sleep all night.

The next day at noon, Xia Wanzhi saw a message from Ms. Ross that she had sent an hour earlier, saying that she was going to seek revenge on the Zhou family. She was so frightened that she quickly got up and rushed to the battlefield.

Isn't taking lives the job of the King of Hell?

While it might feel good to have someone avenge you, it's always risky for Ms. Ross to get involved.

If the Zhou family members are forced by Ms. Ross to say something they shouldn't, and Ms. Ross hears it, she might turn around and go home to take her life.

She hurriedly changed her shoes and opened the door, only to see Xie Qiyan, who had just returned.

Xie Qiyan unbuttoned his cufflinks, fully embodying the friendliness of a neighbor: "Where are you going?"

Xia Wanzhi: "Go to the Zhou family to clean up the mess."

Xie Qiyan raised an eyebrow slightly: "Want me to give it to you?"

Xia Wanzhi clasped her hands in thanks: "Thanks!"

The journey was smooth sailing. Halfway through the trip, Xia Wanzhi adjusted her seat and stared blankly into space.

He sighed unconsciously.

Xie Qiyan spoke up: "Immigration includes you?"

Xie Tan silently shed tears after hearing about this that day, and Xie Qiyan didn't tell Xia Wanzhi.

This is a matter for the Xia family; no one else can interfere.

Xia Wanzhi glanced at him sideways, and after a long pause, said, "Yes, but I don't want to go."

She didn't know if it was because her relationship with him had improved recently, but she didn't think too much about it and just revealed her feelings.

Xie Qiyan remained silent.

He understood the feeling of being unable to control one's own destiny better than anyone else.

Upon arriving at the Zhou family villa, Xia Wanzhi's listless demeanor vanished, and she ran inside with full force after getting out of the car.

Xie Qiyan followed behind, smiling helplessly.

"Slow down," he reminded him from behind, his eyes, which were slightly smiling, revealing a hint of gentleness.