The richest man's parents were kidnapped, and his adorable son captivated the entire family.

She bit her lip, seemingly trying to think through Xie Qingyi's words.

The little body trembled slightly as it tightly gripped the headmistress's hand.

"I...I don't know."

Her voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating that she did not want to face this heavy decision.

His gaze fell on Tian Tian, ​​carrying a hint of grievance and tenderness.

"Sweetie, why are you doing this to me?"

We are clearly...good friends.

This one sentence carried complex emotions that were difficult for her to bear at such a young age.

There is both pain and nostalgia for past friendships.

Xie Qingyi's heart trembled violently, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Sweetie lowered her head, her shoulders trembling.

She felt humiliated when she heard Xie Qingyi hand over the decision-making power to Mengmeng.

The humiliation was even more intense when Mengmeng's clear eyes were watching him.

Her fingers clenched tightly, and she shouted angrily, "Mom, don't ask her! You don't need to ask her!"

All I need is your forgiveness!

Xie Qingyi's gaze darkened, and her tone became stern.

"Sweetie! The person you should forgive the most is Mengmeng, not me!"

If you really want to see my attitude, then Mengmeng's attitude is my attitude.

"If Mengmeng doesn't forgive you, I won't give you a single chance!"

Her words were like a resounding slap across Tian Tian's face.

Sweetie's face flushed instantly, a mixture of shame and humiliation welling up inside her.

She was filled with resentment, but she gritted her teeth and tried to control her emotions.

She quickly put on a pitiful and aggrieved expression, tears streaming down her face.

Sweetie immediately knelt down, kowtowed to Mengmeng, and cried her heart out, "Mengmeng, I was wrong, I was really wrong!"

Please forgive me, don't make me leave the Lu family, please persuade my parents and brother...

We grew up together, and I've always been very good to you. I've helped you many times, do you remember?

"Mengmeng, you're the kindest person, you wouldn't be so cruel, right?"

She looked up, her face streaked with tears, her voice tinged with a tender plea.

It was as if she were truly a pitiful person who knew she was wrong and was repenting.

However, beneath her lowered eyelids, her eyes concealed a deep resentment and jealousy.

This kneeling and kowtowing was solely for the purpose of preserving a life of wealth and privilege.

Her tears and pleas were merely an attempt to move Mengmeng and soften her heart.

Mengmeng saw Tiantian kneeling on the ground, crying her heart out.

Hearing her pleading, a soft feeling welled up in my heart.

"Actually... I realized a long time ago that the Lu family had mistaken Tian Tian for someone else, but Tian Tian and I grew up together, she's my best friend, and I'm happy for her to be doing well."

So even though I had the opportunity to tell everyone the truth, I didn't.

I don't want to hurt Tiantian, and I don't want to make Uncle Lu and Aunt Lu sad..."

Mengmeng's voice was low, carrying a hint of grievance and longing.

"I didn't have a mom or dad before, nor any brothers or uncles. The headmistress said I'll have family in the future..."

I kept waiting and waiting, hoping someone would come to pick me up and take me home…

As she spoke, her eyes reddened slightly, and her fingers gripped the hem of her skirt tightly. "I finally waited for Uncle Lu, but... Uncle Lu took Tian Tian away..."

After saying that, Mengmeng lowered her head, tears rolling down her cheeks.

But she stubbornly refused to cry out.

Lu Mingxuan's expression completely changed.

He stepped forward, his eyes red-rimmed, his voice hoarse: "Mengmeng, it's my fault. Our Lu family has wronged you. We've made you suffer..."

That won't happen again. From today onwards, the Lu family is your home!

Whether you like it or not, we will make it up to you and give you the warmth of a real family.

Xie Qingyi nodded while wiping away her tears, walked over and gently hugged Mengmeng, her face full of heartache.

"Mengmeng, from now on you are my child. I apologize for what I did wrong in the past, but from today onwards, Mommy will definitely make it up to you, okay?"

Lu Rongsheng also stepped forward, his tone solemn: "Mengmeng, we will spend the rest of our lives making up for everything the Lu family owes you."

Lu Rongjie gently stroked Mengmeng's little head and said tenderly, "Mengmeng, from now on, you have another older sister, and you will never be lonely again."

Despite his young age, the mischievous Lu Rongnian clenched his fist tightly. "Mengmeng, I will protect you from now on and I won't let anyone bully you again!"

Sweetie knelt on the ground and witnessed it all.

An indescribable sense of humiliation and anger welled up within me.

The Lu family actually accepted Mengmeng so quickly and even made promises to her!

Sweetie clenched her teeth tightly, her fingers digging deep into her palms.

Her gaze was filled with both jealousy and hatred.

why!

Why can they accept so quickly that Mengmeng likes Mengmeng, but only criticize and disappoint her?

Her heart ached as if pierced by needles; hatred and resentment surged within her chest.

He knelt there, his face pale and his body stiff.

She gritted her teeth, but had no choice but to maintain a pitiful expression.

"Mengmeng... I was really wrong, please, don't send me away."

Suddenly, Tian Tian slammed her head hard against the floor.

Each strike sent a shiver down everyone's spine.

"Please, I beg you! Give me a chance!"

Sweetie cried out, her voice hoarse, blood streaming down her face and staining her collar.

She raised her head, her face covered in blood, and looked at Lu Mingxuan pleadingly: "Dad, I really know I was wrong! Please give me another chance, I promise I'll change! Please..."

Lu Mingxuan looked at Tian Tian, ​​whose face was covered in blood, his eyes devoid of any warmth.

Instead, there was deep disappointment and resolute determination.

"The whole misidentification incident started because of me, so I'll be the one to end it."

He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping coldly over Tian Tian, ​​his tone leaving no room for doubt, "From today onwards, Tian Tian, ​​you are no longer a member of the Lu family."

To prevent you from hurting Mengmeng again, I will arrange for checkpoints throughout Jiangcheng to restrict your entry into the city by any means!

These words struck Tian Tian like a thunderbolt.

Her eyes widened in disbelief that Lu Mingxuan could be so cruel and heartless.

"No! Dad! I know I was wrong, please! Don't send me away!"

Mengmeng's eyes reddened, and she tugged at Lu Mingxuan's sleeve, whispering, "Uncle Lu, isn't this... too cruel? Tiantian is so young, how is she supposed to live?"

Sweetie, all she really wants is a home. She's not...all bad.

Her voice was soft, yet it carried a naive plea.

Lu Mingxuan turned to look at Mengmeng, his gaze complex.

After a while,

He sighed softly, his tone softening slightly.

"Since Mengmeng pleaded for her, I'll give her another chance. But this is the last time."

Lu Mingxuan turned to Tian Tian, ​​his eyes filled with a cold warning, "Tian Tian, ​​I will find you a family with a relatively good financial situation so that you can be adopted and have a life free from worries about food and clothing."

But on the condition that you never go near Mengmeng again!

If you dare to disobey this condition, I will make you pay a heavy price.

Sweetie froze, her face turning deathly pale.

Tears, mixed with resentment and unwillingness, slid down her cheeks.

She knelt there, nodding repeatedly: "I understand, I understand..."

Thank you, Dad, thank you for not being so ruthless...

She appeared obedient on the surface, but inside she was filled with resentment and rage.

Hearing Lu Mingxuan's arrangement, Mengmeng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She whispered, "Thank you, Uncle Lu."

Lu Mingxuan reached out and patted Mengmeng's little head.

Turning around, his gaze towards Tian Tian was icy cold.

He waved his hand and said coldly, "Take her away."

The servants of the Lu family dragged Tian Tian, ​​who was kneeling on the ground, to her feet.

Sweetie's face turned pale. She struggled a few times but couldn't break free.

Seeing the figure of the dean, I felt endless regret and resentment.

If she had been more ruthless last time and dealt with the dean directly, none of this would have happened!

Sweetie gritted her teeth, a venomous glint in her eyes.

The thought that from this day forward she would completely lose her status as the daughter of the Lu family and the life of wealth she had always dreamed of caused her heart to ache as if it were being torn apart.

Sweetie was dragged out of the door, her steps unsteady, her face streaked with tears.

She desperately turned around, trying to grasp the last glimmer of hope, only to meet Mengmeng's gaze.

Mengmeng was surrounded by the Lu family, receiving all the attention and pampering.

Her eyes held pity and reluctance.

Mengmeng's lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't say anything and just quietly looked at Tiantian.

Sweetie felt that gaze was like a knife piercing her heart.

She hated this "superior" attitude and was convinced that Mengmeng was mocking her failure and looking down on her embarrassment.

In that instant, humiliation and resentment completely overwhelmed her.

She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, anger surging in her chest.

Mengmeng, don't be so smug!

One day, I will trample you under my feet!