novelhk Chapter 222 The Tragedy of a Dancer (5)
Chapter 222 The Tragedy of a Dancer (5)
How can she ensure her family lives a comfortable life if she doesn't go to dance halls?
If she doesn't die, how can the reputation of the entire Xia family be preserved? If she doesn't die, how can this marriage naturally fall into Xia Mingzhu's hands?
After all, Zhou Fei was a scholar, and he always had some pride. If word got out that his sister-in-law and future brother-in-law were together, it wouldn't sound good!
Only when she dies can these problems be solved.
Therefore, she must die!
Thinking about how her entire life had been fooled by these people, and how she was bound by so-called "family ties," the original owner felt that she had nowhere to vent her pent-up hatred.
The resentment was so intense that it summoned the wish-granting system.
...............
When she opened her eyes again, the soul of this body had been replaced by Xia Mingwei.
By this time, the plot had progressed to its later stages, and the original owner had been dancing in the dance hall for several years. It was during this time that her mother came to plead with her for "help" because her younger brother wanted to study abroad.
"Mingwei, I'm begging you, please try to think of another way, okay?"
"Your brother has never asked you for anything all these years. Just this once, please grant his wish, okay?"
She held Xia Mingwei's hand and said with a pleading look on her face.
Xia Mingwei didn't speak, but just stared coldly at that face.
That well-maintained face speaks volumes about the comfortable life she has lived these past years.
Perhaps because Xia Mingwei's gaze was too direct, Xia's mother felt somewhat embarrassed.
However, she quickly changed her story.
“Mingwei, you know that your younger brother is the only male in the family now. We must fulfill his wish!”
"If your father were alive, he would surely want you to help him!"
"If your younger brother becomes successful in the future, you, as his older sister, will also feel proud, won't you?"
Seeing that Xia Mingwei still refused to agree, Xia's mother resorted to her usual excuse.
"I only ask you this one last time, okay?"
"not good!"
Xia Mingwei withdrew her hand and answered coldly.
Before Xia's mother could say anything, Xia Tianyao rushed into the room impatiently.
"Mother, I told you long ago, I won't take her filthy money, so don't beg her here!"
Xia Mingwei never expected that in this day and age, there would be people who would go out of their way to be scolded.
Since he offered himself up, she shouldn't blame him for being impolite!
"Ha, is my money filthy money?"
Xia Mingwei smiled meaningfully.
"Before you say that, I advise you to take off these clothes before you speak to me! Only then will you have the right to speak, won't you?"
"My clothes were all bought with my mother's money. What does it have to do with you?"
Xia Mingwei lightly brushed the stray hairs from her forehead with her fingers. "What does it matter? It matters a lot!"
"If I hadn't worked myself to the bone to earn money, how could you be living such a comfortable life with no worries about food or clothing?"
"Let alone a custom-made sheepskin coat, I probably couldn't even afford a tattered cotton-padded jacket!"
Xia Tianyao's face flushed red, and he opened his mouth to refute her words. But he knew that Xia Mingwei was telling the truth, so he could only turn his gaze to Xia's mother, hoping to get help.
At this moment, Xia's mother stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Mingwei, you're being too polite! We're family, no need for formalities. Isn't all the money you earn part of the family?"
"Don't say such hurtful things next time, you've embarrassed your brother!"
After saying that, she gave Xia Tianyao a reproachful look.
"Hurry up and apologize to your sister! If she doesn't forgive you, I won't let you off easily, you brat!"
The words were clearly a warning, but when spoken by Xia's mother, they took on a hint of indulgence.
Xia Mingwei also understood that her mother's request for Xia Tianyao to apologize was a pretense; her real intention was to retreat in order to advance.
Did she really think that getting Xia Tianyao to say a few words of apology could make up for all the grievances and hurt the original owner had suffered over the years?
How naive!
Forgiving these people is God's job! And her task is to send them to meet God sooner rather than later!
"I, I..."
Xia Tianyao tried to organize his thoughts in his mind for a long time, but he still felt that he couldn't say the words "I'm sorry" out loud.
"No need!"
She didn't care about apologies that weren't sincere! Xia Mingwei felt that the original owner must have felt the same way.
But this is Xia Mingwei's opinion, which doesn't mean that Xia's mother and Xia Tianyao think the same way!
Both of them agreed that Xia Tianyao's willingness to apologize first was already a great concession. Continuing to make a scene would make Xia Mingwei seem ungrateful!
Clearly, she was quite sensible and knew when to stop while she was ahead!
"Now that you've forgiven your brother, Mingwei, let's continue talking about his studies abroad!"
Xia Mingwei knew that her mother was good at saying nice things, but in reality, she wouldn't let go until she had squeezed every last drop of blood and tears out of the original owner!
Of course, she wouldn't mind bowing down and admitting defeat before achieving her goal.
"If this is what you're talking about, Mother, then I think we have nothing more to say to each other!"
Upon hearing this, Xia's mother immediately stopped smiling and put on a sad and upset expression.
"Mingwei, are you still angry with your brother? Can't you forgive him?"
"I didn't! I was never angry with him!"
After saying this, Xia Mingwei added in her mind.
"And I have never forgiven him!"
"Since you're not angry anymore, why won't you help your brother with this little thing? Unless you're still holding a grudge about what happened before."
Xia Mingwei was almost amused by her mother's unreasonable argument. Was it really true that not agreeing to help meant being petty and holding a grudge over such a small thing?
This kind of twisted logic is truly unbelievable!
Xia Ming chuckled lightly, "Studying abroad requires a considerable amount of money! Mother, you're really something, as if you can conjure up so much money just by talking! I'm not a bank, where would I get so much money?"
"Don't even mention that I'm not popular anymore. Even a few years ago, I would have had to dance with customers for half a year to earn this much money!"
A hint of unease flashed across Xia's mother's face, because she knew that Xia Mingwei was telling the truth.
But thinking of her beloved son, she quickly regained her composure.
"I know you're in a difficult position, but I have to think of a way to help your brother, right? Of the three of you, you're the smartest and most clever one! If you don't help me, I really have no other choice!"
Xia's mother also knew that coming up with such a large sum of money was definitely not an easy task. Over the years, almost all the money Xia Mingwei had earned had gone into her own pocket. She knew better than anyone else how much the family had spent and how much was left over.
Even if you beat her to death, she couldn't conjure up such a large sum of money.
But she didn't want to disappoint her son, so she could only desperately exploit the original owner.