Qiu Yingying is reborn and bound to a learning system.

After observing her mother at the hospital for a day and confirming that she was alright, Qu Xiaoxiao did not take her mother back to the previous apartment or the villa filled with sad memories. Instead, she went straight back to 2203.

"Mom, we'll stay here for now. It's close to the sisters, so we can look after each other."

Room 2203 was spotless and tidy, bathed in sunlight streaming through the French windows, bright and warm. Qu's mother sat on the sofa, watching the bustling traffic outside, then glancing at her daughter and her friends busy in the kitchen, a smile unconsciously playing on her lips. This was the first time in recent times she had experienced such a lively atmosphere.

Over the next few days, the 22nd floor was unusually lively. Fan Shengmei would occasionally cook some stomach-friendly dishes and bring them over; Guan Juer would chat with Qu's mother and tell her interesting stories from the company; Qiu Yingying was busy being a food blogger, filming and researching new desserts and snacks every day, and bringing them over for Qu's mother to try as soon as they were ready, saying it was "a treat for Auntie to try."

Qu's mother's smile grew wider, the gloom in her eyes gradually faded, and she seemed much more energetic.

That afternoon, Qu Xiaoxiao was talking to her mother in the living room when the doorbell suddenly rang. Thinking it was her sisters, she got up to open the door, only to see Zhao Qiping standing outside, carrying a fruit basket.

Upon seeing Zhao Qiping, Qu Xiaoxiao's expression instantly turned cold: "Why are you here?"

Zhao Qiping looked at her with a complicated expression: "I came to see Auntie."

"No need, my mother is fine, you don't need to worry about her." Qu Xiaoxiao wanted to close the door, but Zhao Qiping stopped her.

"Xiaoxiao, I have something to tell you." Zhao Qiping's voice carried a hint of pleading. "It's about your parents. Your father asked me to come and talk to you."

Upon hearing the word "Dad," Qu Xiaoxiao's eyes grew even colder: "My dad sent you here as a mediator? To persuade my family to stay harmonious? To persuade me to return the family property?"

Zhao Qiping nodded, his tone sincere: "Xiaoxiao, I know your father was wrong, and I know you and your aunt have suffered a lot. But no matter what, he is your father, blood is thicker than water. Harmony in the family is the most important thing. Can you reconsider? Return some of the family property to your parents and let them have a proper talk, so that it doesn't come to the point of divorce."

"Harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things?" Qu Xiaoxiao laughed, a laugh tinged with sadness. "Zhao Qiping, do you even know what 'harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things' means? The prerequisite for harmony in the family is a loving father and filial son, a righteous husband and obedient wife. But what about my father? He's unfaithful to my mother, unkind to me, and irresponsible towards this family. What's the point of protecting a family like this?"

She paused, then her voice suddenly rose, filled with years of suppressed anger: "A father who is unkind, a son who is unfilial; a father who is unfaithful, a wife who is unreliable! See, I've become educated! This is the result of his own actions, and he should bear the consequences! He wants me to return the family property so he can continue to use our hard-earned money to fill the hole left by that spendthrift Qu Lianjie? Dream on!"

"That property was earned by my mother with over twenty years of her youth and tears. It's what she deserves. Now that it's in my name, it's mine, and no one can take it away!" Qu Xiaoxiao's eyes were firm, showing no sign of backing down. "I can visit him during holidays, and I can take care of him when he's old and sick. That's my filial duty as a daughter. But if you want me to help Qu Lianjie, help his ex-wife, or return the family property, there's no way I'll do it!"

Looking into her resolute eyes, Zhao Qiping felt a sharp pain in his heart: "Xiaoxiao, do you really have to be so ruthless? Just because of these things, is it all over between us?"

"It's not because of these things, it's because we were never meant to be together. You never even contacted me after we broke up. When have I, Qu Xiaoxiao, ever been so humble for someone? Why should I? Am I indispensable to you?"

Qu Xiaoxiao looked at him, her eyes devoid of the love she once had. No matter how much she liked him, they were fundamentally from different worlds. For the rest of her life, she only wanted to indulge in sensual pleasures and never settle down for another person.

All that's left for Zhao Qiping is a sense of relief. "What you pursue is superficial perfection, the so-called 'harmony in the family brings prosperity in everything,' the pursuit of dignity and the lofty ideals of a cultured person. But what I pursue is fairness, dignity, and a stable life for me and my mother. Our values ​​are fundamentally different, and we won't be happy if we force ourselves to stay together."

"Zhao Qiping, let's break up completely." Qu Xiaoxiao's voice was calm but firm. "From now on, you go your way, and I'll go mine. Let's never contact each other again."

After saying that, she stopped looking at Zhao Qiping's reaction, closed the door, and shut him and those unpleasant memories out of the room.

Turning around, Qu Xiaoxiao saw her mother standing in the living room, her eyes filled with heartache and relief. She went over and hugged her mother: "Mom, it's alright now. No one will bother us anymore."

Qu's mother hugged her daughter back and gently patted her back: "Okay, let's live well together and never suffer from other people's mistreatment again."

After Qu Xiaoxiao brought her mother to the 22nd floor, Qu Guoqiang and Qu Lianjie caused trouble at the apartment three times. The first time, the two demanded the property certificate, which Qu Xiaoxiao refused firmly. They left in a sorry state after being threatened with the police. The second time, Qu Lianjie brought thugs to cause trouble, but fortunately, with the help of Fan Shengmei and other friends, as well as the property security guards, their plan was thwarted again. The third time, Qu Guoqiang pleaded alone to salvage the situation, but Qu Xiaoxiao exposed his years of favoritism, and he left in disappointment.

During the court hearing, Qu's mother submitted evidence of Qu Guoqiang's infidelity, embezzlement, and her own suicide attempt due to depression. The trial proceeded smoothly. The court granted the divorce, with Qu Guoqiang receiving only the emptied shell company and a small amount of savings. The property, bank deposits, and assets transferred to Qu Xiaoxiao under Qu's mother's name were considered her personal property and not subject to division. Qu Lianjie, unable to obtain repayment for his gambling debts through his father, broke down and cried out in vain; his personal debts were unrelated to Qu Xiaoxiao and her mother.

After the divorce, Qu's mother revived her past business resources and, leveraging her years of experience, founded a beauty studio, gradually emerging from the shadow of the marital breakdown and radiating beauty. Qu Xiaoxiao's small company also flourished, establishing itself through accurate market judgment and superior product quality, completely freeing herself from dependence on others. Emerging from the shadows, the mother and daughter shone brightly in their respective fields, living a warm, resolute, and free new life.

This concludes the article!

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