Zeng Jingliang and Zeng Jingchu accused their cousin in unison, "So you planned this long ago!"
"Nonsense!" Zeng Jingrong would never admit it.
"Because I knew from the start that this was the only plausible identity. Look, didn't Tiantian agree?"
Seeing his second brother was still unwilling, Zeng Jingliang advised, "Give it up, cousin is also a sister."
Zeng Jingchu was not reconciled.
When he learned he had a sister, he searched with excitement and hope for over ten years, only to end up finding a sister for his cousin.
Zeng Jingrong patted his shoulder, "This way, Tiantian is willing to associate with us. Otherwise, after the incident with Old Master Xiao, she would be even less willing to deal with us."
Zeng Jingchu sighed helplessly.
Over there, the grave had already been built. Tian Jing placed a large bunch of wildflowers in front of the tomb.
"Grandpa, the scenery here is beautiful and peaceful. With Aguang accompanying you and Uncle Xiao here, I am very relieved."
"I will visit you often. Rest in peace."
Aguang also placed a bunch of wildflowers in front of his adoptive father's grave. This was not a suitable place to burn much paper. He would burn it when the time came; offering flowers was also good for now.
Tian Jing led Aguang to see their living quarters.
This valley was surrounded by mountains. On the highest peak, there were two caves, one higher than the other.
The upper cave was a storage room, with over a dozen large jars filled with daily necessities. The cave entrance was covered by a door to shield it from the wind and sun.
The lower cave was divided into inner and outer sections by a door. The inner room's bed and bedding were already prepared.
A kang was built in the outer room, integrated with the stove. The kitchen cabinets, pots, pans, firewood, kerosene lamps, and flashlights, all necessities were fully prepared.
"Aguang, the deceased is gone. You are here to accompany him, so you must take good care of yourself."
"I will bring you daily necessities regularly. If you get tired and want to come down to see me, just tell me, and I'll take you down the mountain."
Li Weili immediately tugged on Aguang's sleeve upon hearing her mother's words, "Uncle Aguang, may I give you my Little White as a companion? It's very well-behaved and eats anything."
Aguang nodded without hesitation, "That would be good. I'll have someone to talk to."
Li Weili then released his sleeve, "After we go down the mountain, I'll have my brother send it in."
Aguang nodded in agreement.
Tian Jing couldn't help but roll her eyes, wondering who her daughter took after.
Clearly, it was because she had Little Black, and found Little White too foolishly cute.
Now, not only had she kicked Little White out, but she also acted so considerate.
The group comforted Aguang, bid farewell to the two new graves, and turned to go down the mountain.
Down the mountain, Xiao Wei watched her father's funeral unfold as if it had nothing to do with her, stamping her feet in anger.
Liu Yuelian, standing beside her, comforted her, "Mommy, Grandpa's heart has been completely won over by her, and Aguang also listens to Grandpa..."
"Aguang wouldn't agree to you handling the funeral arrangements either. If you did, the people of Kushan would never allow you to bury Grandpa here."
"The most important thing now is Grandpa's inheritance and the remaining assets of the Xiao family."
Xiao Wei turned to Liu Yuelian with a gentle smile, "My daughter truly understands me and your grandfather. It's a pity your grandfather, that stubborn old man, was deceived by that bitch Tian Jing."
"No wonder I disliked her the moment I saw her. It turns out she isn't my daughter."
"You've suffered so much all these years. After you go out with Mommy again, don't come back. There's no one or anything in China that we miss."
"Mhm, mhm." Liu Yuelian's eyes curved into a smile. Her own mother was still the best.
After she and Sun Liyang were taken away, they were detained for a while. Later, when the case was concluded and she was cleared, she was released.
She went to the Ministry of Public Security to find Sun Liyang, only to learn that Sun Liyang had gone mad from practicing cultivation and was gone.
Following Sun Liyang's words, she went to visit Xiao Wei in prison. The moment Xiao Wei saw her, she declared her to be her real daughter.
Then she gave her a phone number and told her to contact a foreigner named John.
Soon, this John arrived with a lawyer. After meeting with Xiao Wei, he returned abroad to obtain a newly issued marriage certificate.
Xiao Wei filed an appeal.
After the retrial, Xiao Wei, being a foreign citizen with no knowledge of the internal affairs of the Fuhan Gang, was released on the spot.
After her release, Xiao Wei helped her complete all the necessary document procedures and took her abroad to experience life.
The fashion and atmosphere abroad made her feel respected and free.
She believed that abroad was where she belonged.
Xiao Wei then brought her back to the estate and told her that the vast estate and the single building on it all belonged to Xiao Wei.
This was too good! Even the wealthy landlords in China didn't own such a large plot of land!
If she were to cultivate this entire estate and plant grains and vegetables, its income would surely not be worse than that of Kushan.
After hearing her plan, Xiao Wei stated that the estate would be hers to manage and would be passed down to her in the future.
She could emigrate with her biological mother and become the owner of the estate, coupled with the freedom abroad, why would she want to stay in this backward and restrictive place?
Her visa was about to expire, and before returning to China, Xiao Wei planned to take her to meet the Xiao family.
It was then that she learned that the Xiao family had encountered a major crisis, but the Xiao family's assets were still in the hands of the police. So they had to return first to deal with immigration matters.
They also came to see if Grandpa had left anything behind. Grandpa had organized hundreds of people to resist those large corporations.
With so many people, what sustained them?
Therefore, it was likely that Grandpa still had assets.
...
After waiting for a long time, Xiao Wei finally saw Tian Jing and the others coming down the mountain.
She immediately blocked the stairs of the courtyard, "Tian Jing, this courtyard is my father's inheritance. Move out as soon as possible."
"Also, whatever my father passed down to you, hand it all over to me. You have no right to inherit it."
Tian Jing waved her hand, and Xiao Wei fell into Liu Yuelian's arms.
"Xiao Wei, how much were your father pressured by Old Master Xiao and Second Master Xiao? Are you blind?"
"They won't even let go of a courtyard in the capital, do you think they would allow your father to have large assets?"
"If they didn't have some ulterior motive towards you, they would have seized your overseas residence as well."
"Aguang only brought back two jars and a letter. This letter is his last words to me, and you have no right to read it."
"But I can tell you for sure that it is not a will. If you have a will, go back abroad and inherit it."
"The land for this courtyard was purchased by me. The village has records."
"The courtyard on the land was built with materials I paid for and hired labor. Your father only brought a suitcase of clothes and books."
"Do you want the books? If you do, bring the will to claim them."
"Don't appear before me unless you have to. Seeing your smug face makes my hands itch."
Liu Yuelian took a few steps back before steadying herself and supporting Xiao Wei.
"Tian Jing, don't go too far. My mommy is a foreign citizen and enjoys many rights."
Tian Jing's lips curled into a cold smile, "Then go find a place where you can enjoy those rights. You won't find any preferential treatment here from a village woman like me."