Chapter 454 – A Dog
Grandpa Xie was a decisive man. When those two individuals had severed ties with him through a newspaper announcement and ignored him for those ten years, he knew just how cruel and selfish they were.
Given their past actions, even if they wanted to return now and complained or pleaded with him, Grandpa Xie could not feel sympathy for them.
He would not forgive them, nor would he recognize them again.
Even though those two were his wife’s children.
But his wife was his wife, and those two were those two. Grandpa Xie made no confusion between the two.
The only person he acknowledged was Xiao’an, who at the time was only five or six years old. When given a choice, Xiao’an had held his hand and insisted on staying with him, not wanting him to be alone.
In truth, Grandpa Xie knew about the changes in Xiao’an after that severe illness.
He was aware.
Xiao’an had even directly told him about it later.
But what Xiao’an did not know was that after Xiao’an fell ill and woke up again, and when Grandpa Xie had doubts about him, he had a dream.
In the dream, there was Xiao’an—the Xiao’an who had relied on him in the cowshed for ten years.
Xiao’an said that he was leaving, but he was still there.
No matter which Xiao’an it was, they were all the same.
They were all the Xiao’an who loved his grandfather and always wanted to be with him.
When he woke from the dream, Grandpa Xie seemed to understand something.
In the end, he did indeed see it.
The two Xiao’ans had different personalities and temperaments, but the unchanging part was their love and protection for their grandfather.
There was the Xiao’an who spoke as in the dream and the Xiao’an who maintained and cared for him in reality.
Grandpa Xie felt content.
He truly accepted that what the dream had said—both Xiao’ans were indeed Xiao’an, both his grandson.
So, having Xiao’an was enough for him.
No, now there was one more person to add, and that was Girl Ning.
With Xiao’an and Girl Ning, he had enough. He didn’t need anyone else.
…
Meanwhile, the families of Xie Zeheng and Xie Miaomiao were kicked out of the hotel.
No matter how hard they tried to get back in, they were stopped by security and not allowed entry.
People’s eyes around them were all on them.
After casting a resentful glance at the hotel, the two families had no choice but to leave the hotel entrance for the time being.
“So it’s them. These ungrateful scoundrels actually had the nerve to come here. Their audacity is astonishing.”
“Yes, if it were me, I wouldn’t have shown them any mercy. I’d have had them beaten up every time they dared to show their faces, without any sympathy or hesitation.”
“……”
Many people recognized Xie Zeheng and Xie Miaomiao and, recalling their past deeds, couldn’t help but disdain them.
While seeking fame and profit was a common human trait, severing ties and even kicking someone when they were down, especially during their father’s time of need, was downright beastly behavior.
The discussion about Xie Zeheng and Xie Miaomiao quickly faded as people moved on.
On the other hand, the not-so-distant Xie Zeheng and Xie Miaomiao, who had heard the remarks, were furious. They felt like they wanted to rush up and hit someone.
But they restrained themselves.
Because the people who spoke were far above them in status—people they could never reach or confront.
Moreover, many of the people around them had law enforcement officers with them. If they got too close, the officers might have taken them down first.
If they truly angered them, a single word from these people could make their current situation even more difficult.
“If we were still with the Xie family, these people wouldn’t dare to speak like this. I bet they’d be groveling at our feet!” Xie Miaomiao said indignantly.
Xie Zeheng sneered, “You still say that. But we’re no longer with the Xie family. The old man doesn’t plan to recognize us, and these people won’t acknowledge us either. The only one they recognize is Xiao’an.”
“Xiao’an, that little brat, has taken over the entire Xie family,” Xie Miaomiao complained. “It’s so unfair.”
Xie Miaomiao’s expression darkened. “If you hadn’t pushed me to announce the severance of ties back then, we wouldn’t be in this situation. You’ve ruined me.”
Xie Zeheng laughed heartily, his eyes filled with disdain for his younger sister. “Xie Miaomiao, at least I dare to act and face the consequences. You’re just someone who dares to act but can’t face the consequences.”
“When the situation was bad back then, you were the first to panic. You were the one who suggested announcing the severance of ties through the newspaper.”
“Now that you’ve enjoyed the benefits and stability of the past ten years, you want to blame me? Let me tell you, Xie Miaomiao, no way!”
“Others might not know what kind of person you are, but I do.”
“You’re even more selfish than I am.”
“Exactly,” agreed Xie Zeheng’s wife, Duan Wei, her eyes full of contempt for her sister-in-law. “Sister-in-law, if we’re going to talk about it, you’re the one who manipulated my husband.”
“You!” Xie Miaomiao was so furious she was speechless.
She then turned to look at her three children.
“It’s all your fault, you useless things! If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have had to do that,” Xie Miaomiao fumed.
The three of them: …
What does this have to do with us?
We were just children ten years ago.
Their mother’s temper was truly terrible. She never admitted her mistakes and always blamed others, and she was so domineering. No wonder Dad left her for someone else.
However, despite thinking this way, they, dependent on their mother Xie Miaomiao, dared not speak up.
The three children raised by Xie Miaomiao were just as selfish and self-serving as she was. They were willing to do anything as long as it served their own interests.
If their grandfather could recognize them, even if it meant severing ties with their mother, they would agree to it.
They envied Xie Ting’an’s life so much.
After all, they were also their grandfather’s grandchildren. Why did they get such poor treatment compared to Xie Ting’an?
It was all their mother’s fault. If she had followed Grandpa like Xie Ting’an did, perhaps the Xie family would be theirs now.
How could it have ended up with Xie Ting’an, a boy without parents?
“Enough, stop talking. We need to figure out what to do next,” Xie Zeheng said impatiently.
Xie Zeheng was tired of their current situation and wanted a change.
Living a life of luxury, Xie Zeheng could not accept suddenly falling into disgrace.
In the past, they had been courted by others, but now, they had to beg for favors.
No one knew how difficult this was for Xie Zeheng. He felt that his dignity had been trampled on.
Since the old man returned, even if the old man did not say a word, others had been beating the crap out of them.
Like a dog.
He didn’t want to be a dog.
So no matter what, he had to return to the Xie family.
He was the only son born to his father and had given him the most grandchildren.
The Xie family should rightfully be his.
