Chapter 13 Slap in the Face_1

Growing up in an orphanage, this was Xu Qiaoqiao's home.

She had feelings for every child here.

But now, those children who used to follow her around, calling her Sister Chuchu, look at her as if they're seeing a ferocious beast in a flood...

All of this was because of her "indiscretion" that night, eight months ago.

Xu Qiaoqiao's heart clenched as Liang Mengxian stared at her, starting to mock: "See that? So, you came here to be humiliated?"

For a moment, everything around her fell silent.

Looking at this familiar yard and the familiar people, Xu Qiaoqiao felt like an outsider.

Just as she was feeling battered and bruised, a voice rang out: "Sister Qiaoqiao! Why did you only come to see me now?"

A pretty twelve-year-old girl ran over and hugged her waist, shouting: "I've missed you so much!"

The cold heart from moments ago, instantly softened.

Xu Qiaoqiao reached out and touched the girl's head: "Sweet."

Just as Tang Tiantian was about to say something, Liang Mengxian interjected sharply: "Sweet, have you forgotten what I said? If you get close to her, no family will want to adopt you!"

The biggest wish for an orphan was to be adopted and have a complete home.

Tang Tiantian, with pure and innocent eyes, replied: "But Sister Meng, Qiaoqiao and I were already close, and I was adopted. So, everything you said was wrong."

Liang Mengxian was taken aback.

Tang Tiantian turned to the other children, "Have you guys forgotten how good Sister Qiaoqiao was to us? How can you ostracize Sister Qiaoqiao because of others?"

The children who had run off, stopped in their tracks.

Tang Tiantian took the egg tart from Xu Qiaoqiao's hand that she had bought halfway, "You all are idiots for not eating this delicious food!"

At her words, the children looked at each other and slowly came over.

Although they still didn't talk to Xu Qiaoqiao, at least they weren't as repelling as before.

Tang Tiantian turned her head and winked at Xu Qiaoqiao.

She looked cute and mischievous.

Xu Qiaoqiao couldn't help but chuckle.

Liang Mengxian, who was watching this, turned green with envy.

She glared at Tang Tiantian for a moment before storming off with a huff.

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"When you're with your adoptive parents, behave yourself and be sensible to make them like you, understand?"

Xu Qiaoqiao gave her advice, to which Tang Tiantian nodded.

But Xu Qiaoqiao quickly changed the subject: "However, if they treat you badly, don't put up with it. Just come back. The orphanage won't reject you; at worst, your big sister here will raise you!"

Tang Tiantian smiled again.

Time slid by, and soon, they heard a child shouting from the outside: "Sweet, they're here to pick you up!"

The girl stood up immediately, tidied her clothes, her big eyes filled with anxiety and anticipation for her new life.

Every child who was adopted from the orphanage felt this way.

Xu Qiaoqiao smiled, held Sweet's hand, and walked out with her.

A black sedan car was quietly parked outside.

A middle-aged couple stood in front of the car.

Sweet walked over excitedly yet hesitantly, and politely greeted them: "Uncle, Auntie."

Xu Qiaoqiao handed over Sweet's luggage, "Thank you both."

But the next moment, the situation abruptly changed!

The man pushed back the luggage, frowning and said: "We're not going to adopt her."