NOVGO.NET Chapter 377
Because Third Aunt Qin was pregnant, she was wearing flat shoes today. The stage she was on was very stable, with no reason for her to fall.
And everyone just witnessed this miraculous fall. Most of them were left in a state of shock, unable to react.
Third Uncle Qin was talking when he felt his wife suddenly move beside him. By the time he tried to reach out, it was already too late.
“Zixuan!” Third Uncle Qin was genuinely worried, almost wanting to rush over to save his wife.
Even Qin Jiaxi, standing at the bottom of the stage, dashed over in a trance. Even though she was far away and couldn’t reach her, she still ran over. She was so hasty that she tripped over the steps, but after falling, she scrambled back up.
And at this critical moment, someone darted out from behind the green plant pots closest to Third Aunt Qin. They caught her just in time, with perfect angle and force.
Everyone took a closer look and saw it was Yu Xin.
Third Aunt Qin looked pale with fear, her eyes red, still trembling with dread.
Yu Xin appeared slightly worried and well-behaved, repeatedly comforting Third Aunt Qin. “Auntie, it’s okay, it’s okay.”
“Yu Xin, why are you here? This time, it’s really thanks to you. I almost got scared to death.” Third Aunt Qin said tearfully.
Yu Xin replied, “I knew today was Auntie’s birthday. Even though the previous misunderstanding made me… unpopular with Uncle and Jiaxi, I still wanted to come and give Auntie a birthday gift. It’s a good thing I came.”
At this point, Third Uncle Qin had already jumped over to Third Aunt Qin’s side, his face still showing traces of fear. He took his wife from Yu Xin’s hands and lowered his head to inquire about her wellbeing.
Qin Han finally appeared, pretending to just arrive and expressing concern for his mother. No one noticed Qin Jiaxi silently getting up; it was only when Qin Rong came over to help her sit down.
“I’m fine, there’s no need to call a doctor. Honey, if it weren’t for Yu Xin, I… I know you don’t like Yu Xin, but she has saved me and our child twice. So no matter how much you and Jiaxi object, I have to announce this here.” Third Aunt Qin said, choked up and excited.
Third Uncle Qin’s mind was still in disarray; everything had happened too quickly, leaving him confused. But hearing Third Aunt Qin’s words, he knew what she was about to do and immediately frowned, wanting to object. However, Third Aunt Qin had already pushed him aside, taking Yu Xin’s hand.
She announced to everyone, “Everyone has seen it. Yu Xin has saved me and my child twice. I can’t repay this kindness. I believe Yu Xin and I have an destined bond, so I hereby announce that I have decided to adopt Yu Xin. From now on, Yu Xin will be our family’s little princess. I will treat her equally with my other children, and I hope everyone will witness this.”
The crowd instantly erupted in commotion. Yu Xin’s palms were sweaty, and her face revealed an unmistakable look of ambition and triumph. Qin Han stood beside Yu Xin, beaming with joy, as if he and Yu Xin, along with Third Aunt Qin, were the real family.
Qin Jiaxi sat there, staring blankly at all this, her face showing no emotion. As a child, she should have felt gratitude towards Yu Xin for saving her mother, but instead, her heart ached painfully, leaving her mind blank.
The other members of the Qin family were also caught off guard by how events had unfolded. Yet, listening to Third Aunt Qin’s words, they were filled with discontent.
Equal treatment? Was she joking?
“Zixuan! Don’t be ridiculous. We haven’t even discussed this. How can you…?” Third Uncle Qin immediately spoke up, trying to halt this farce.
But Third Aunt Qin immediately turned to him fiercely. “I must repay this life-saving grace. When did the Qin family become so unappreciative? I’m telling you today, Yu Xin, I must adopt her. If you don’t agree, then we’ll get a divorce.”
Third Uncle Qin’s eyes widened in shock; for a moment, he couldn’t speak.
“Dad, it’s just adopting Yu Xin. Do you really have to oppose it so much?” Qin Han chimed in: “Don’t you value Mom and the child’s lives?”
Third Uncle Qin immediately glared at Qin Han angrily. He was certain that Yu Xin’s appearance was orchestrated by Qin Han, but he dared not think that his wife might have used her and their child’s safety to scheme to adopt Yu Xin.
The other Qin family members also harbored suspicions but dared not consider the possibility. After all, few people would go to such lengths.
【That’s really something. Can such a scheme be pulled off twice? Last time it was a fake car accident, and now it’s a sudden fall without any reason. She’s acting right here, doing a fine job, but doesn’t she fear an actual accident? Wait, those steps aren’t that high. With her wearing flat shoes and considering her fall, if Yu Xin hadn’t caught her, it would’ve been like jumping down from the same spot. So she must have ensured she wouldn’t get hurt before orchestrating this. Because Third Uncle Qin had clearly stated he wouldn’t adopt Yu Xin, she had to resort to this double life-saving moral high ground.】
Ji Fei felt helpless. There had been so many drama with Third Aunt Qin before that she was too engrossed in those explosive details to closely investigate how they planned to get the Qin family to adopt Yu Xin today. Otherwise, she might have been able to prevent it… But no, this kind of thing is really hard to guard against, especially since Third Aunt Qin is perceived as a vulnerable party.
What now?
Ji Fei was getting anxious when Qin Xian suddenly patted her shoulder.
“Don’t worry, trust Third Uncle Qin. He won’t be rash at a time like this.” Qin Xian calmly said.
Ji Fei looked at him in surprise, “Really?”
Qin Xian replied, “If all else fails, I have another way to stop it.”
“What?” Ji Fei immediately became curious, “But it’s such an unprovable act of life-saving grace.”
Qin Xian smiled at her, saying, “A foster daughter can’t get entangled with a son, right?”
Ji Fei’s eyes lit up, “You found evidence?”
Qin Xian just smiled, indicating she should wait and see.
The scene was buzzing with excitement, with everyone tense as they watched how events would unfold. Just when everyone thought Third Uncle Qin would yield,
Third Uncle Qin suddenly said coldly, “Yu Xin absolutely cannot enter our Qin family. If you insist on your idea, then we can get a divorce.”
This statement stunned everyone except Qin Xian, feeling like they had just been struck by lightning.
What? Someone is adopting a little girl out of gratitude for a life-saving act, and it’s escalating to divorce? These two have been married for so long, could they be going through a rebellious phase now?
“Dad! What are you saying! You want to divorce Mom!” Qin Han was utterly enraged. He thought everything would naturally fall into place, whether through moral obligation or threat, but they didn’t expect Third Uncle Qin to be so ruthless and decisive.
“You… you…” Third Aunt Qin was also dumbfounded, nearly collapsing, her tears streaming down.
Yu Xin quickly supported Third Aunt Qin, her expression completely panicked. After all, whether she could enter the Qin family depended entirely on Third Uncle Qin’s decision.