The True Heiress And The Fake Heiress Ended Up Together - Chapter 67

Qin Mianmian did not look like her.

Cai Lanyu looked rather mean, and especially now that she was living a hard life, her face was etched with bitterness.

But Cai Lanyu had been keeping an eye on the Qin family, so she recognized them at a glance.

She also recognized Jian Ying’an, who had been acknowledged by the family, but whom the Qin family had publicly announced they were merely taking in, which Cai Lanyu found strange yet a relief.

As long as the Qin family treated Qin Mianmian well, she didn’t care what happened to Jian Ying’an.

She was able to cruelly abandon Jian Ying’an before the child was six years old, so she was certainly not a kind-hearted person. At most, when she woke up in the middle of the night, she would mumble one or two apologies for the mistakes she had made, as if that could wash away her sins.

Seeing Jian Ying’an, Cai Lanyu felt very guilty.

She couldn’t exactly say she was happy to see her biological daughter.

She was far more panicked and awkward than Jian Ying’an and Qin Mianmian.

Cai Lanyu still held a sliver of hope—what if they hadn’t recognized her? She tried her best to act casual and asked, “I’m the housekeeper they sent over. I’m here to clean.”

“I’ll be done soon, and I’ll leave right after.”

Qin Mianmian could also see her intentions and was momentarily unsure of what to do.

She looked at Jian Ying’an.

It seemed that Cai Lanyu truly had no intention of acknowledging her. So, should they stick to the original plan?

If she hadn’t been recognized, should they pretend not to know?

Now, it was Cai Lanyu who was pretending.

Her acting was too poor; it was obvious she had something to hide.

Qin Mianmian knew that Jian Ying’an no longer cared about the past, but she had a question that mattered to her.

She decided to ask it.

Jian Ying’an truly didn’t care; her inner world was filled entirely by Qin Mianmian.

Jian Ying’an held Qin Mianmian’s hand, which was soft and delicate. She squeezed it gently: “Go ahead and ask.”

Cai Lanyu panicked. Ask what?

Qin Mianmian nodded. Watching Jian Ying’an go into the kitchen to pour coffee, she asked Cai Lanyu, “Why did you do what you did back then?”

Cai Lanyu was unsure if Qin Mianmian had truly recognized her.

She struggled, not knowing how to speak.

She clutched her scrubber and rag: “I… I didn’t do anything…”

Cai Lanyu kept looking at Qin Mianmian.

She was so beautiful, not at all like her own daughter. Even the son she had later took after her, ugly and very willful.

Qin Mianmian stood there like a young lady, having received a good education since childhood, full of grace, just like those little girls who study ballet.

Cai Lanyu didn’t want her to know she had a mother like her.

She heard the sound of Jian Ying’an brewing coffee in the kitchen. The coffee’s aroma filled the air, very invigorating.

Cai Lanyu’s heart tightened. She had been terrible to the young Jian Ying’an.

Could Jian Ying’an be seeking revenge on her daughter?

Thinking this, Cai Lanyu quickly said, “If you have any difficulties, you can come to me!”

Qin Mianmian frowned. She retorted, “What difficulties could I possibly have?”

Qin Mianmian also smelled the coffee’s fragrance, indicating that the coffee was ready, but Jian Ying’an remained in the kitchen and didn’t come out.

Thinking of Jian Ying’an, she felt a pang of sadness.

“You say I can come to you for difficulties, so why couldn’t you have been kinder to my sister when she was little?”

“How can your heart not feel guilt after doing something like that?”

“Why… are you my mother!”

Qin Mianmian finally voiced the words she had been holding back. Cai Lanyu’s eyes darted away nervously. She slightly lowered her head, not daring to look directly at Qin Mianmian.

Qin Mianmian was very beautiful. Even when asking what was on her mind, she looked poised and dignified.

Only the wounded, sorrowful tone of her voice revealed her truest feelings.

Cai Lanyu knew she had been recognized.

While happy that Qin Mianmian knew she was her biological mother, she was also anxious: “I am not your mother. Mrs. Qin is…”

Qin Mianmian: “Enough!”

She took a deep breath.

“I have already left the Qin family. From now on, the Qin family and I have no connection whatsoever.”

How could Cai Lanyu have the nerve to pretend she knew nothing and stay in the Qin family after doing what she did? Not to mention that all the kindness the Qin family showed her was built on deceit.

She only stayed in the Qin family because she wanted to be with Jian Ying’an.

It was despicable, yet unavoidable.

Jian Ying’an brought her out of the Qin family, and she would not go back.

She would only be with Jian Ying’an, unless one day, Jian Ying’an no longer wanted her.

Qin Mianmian’s eyes were red, her gentle demeanor making her as beautiful as a painting. Qin Mianmian clearly stated: “I don’t care why you did what you did.”

Because Cai Lanyu swapped their identities, she was able to meet her sister by a strange twist of fate.

Deep down, she was still grateful…

Qin Mianmian: “But you were too cruel to my sister. I won’t allow anyone who hurt my sister to be around.”

Cai Lanyu smiled bitterly: “What are you talking about? She’s just a little girl.”

Noticing the seriousness in Qin Mianmian’s expression, Cai Lanyu was uncharacteristically smart and closed her mouth, not continuing to voice the contempt she felt deep down.

But she still insisted: “You must go back to the Qin family!”

Qin Mianmian looked at Cai Lanyu.

Cai Lanyu: “I went through so much trouble to send you to a good life, how can you just give up! Or is Jian Ying’an forbidding you from staying in the Qin family?”

“What right does she have? Mr. and Mrs. Qin haven’t said anything, which proves that you are a better daughter than she is!”

“You are the Qin family’s daughter! You absolutely cannot let her steal your identity, do you understand!”

Qin Mianmian coldly reminded her: “She is the true Qin family heiress!”

Cai Lanyu: “No! The only person Mr. and Mrs. Qin approve of is the Qin family heiress!”

Qin Mianmian: “So, the reason you did those things to my sister and couldn’t take good care of her is because you look down on her deep inside?”

Heh, how ridiculous.

The person she held most precious in her heart was looked down upon by her own biological mother, which led to all those actions.

Qin Mianmian felt her heart was truly filthy.

Qin Mianmian: “You should be thankful that the Qin family let you go back then, saving you from legal responsibility. But if you appear in front of me again, I will certainly find a way to send you to prison.”

“You said it yourself, you are not my mother.”

Of course, Mrs. Qin wouldn’t be either.

Qin Mianmian would only rely on Jian Ying’an.

All the injustice she felt was because of Cai Lanyu, including her sudden appearance, which made Qin Mianmian feel uneasy.

She didn’t want to say anything this time, but she remembered that she would only protect Jian Ying’an.

As long as Cai Lanyu appeared again, no matter what she said, she would do what she promised!

Qin Mianmian: “You should leave.”

Cai Lanyu gritted her teeth, packed up her tools, and truly prepared to leave: “Don’t worry, I definitely won’t appear in front of you.”

This encounter was truly an accident. Who would have thought of Jian Ying’an’s relationship with Aunt Zhang?

Cai Lanyu decided not to disturb Qin Mianmian’s life, just as she had done in her past life.

She walked absentmindedly towards the door, opened it, and saw a half-grown boy.

The boy didn’t know how long he had been standing outside or how much he had heard. He looked at Cai Lanyu with cold eyes.

Cai Lanyu had worked at the Qin family and quickly recognized that look—it was Mr. and Mrs. Qin’s look.

He was a member of the Qin family!

He was Qin Xing!

Cai Lanyu was frantic and helpless. In terms of relation, he was her daughter’s younger brother, so she absolutely couldn’t let him find out the truth!

Qin Xing’s gaze bypassed her and landed on Qin Mianmian in the living room.

He flashed a slightly pale smile: “Sister Mianmian, is Jiejie home?”

Jian Ying’an came out of the kitchen and saw Qin Xing: “You came at a good time.”

Qin Xing walked in: “I specially came to find Jiejie.”

His tone was intimate, as if he had called Jian Ying’an that countless times.

Cai Lanyu stood at the doorway, staring blankly as Qin Xing called Jian Ying’an Jiejie (older sister).

Didn’t they say the Qin family didn’t acknowledge Jian Ying’an’s identity? Although she found it absurd, she had never cared because it was most advantageous for her daughter.

But Qin Xing called Jian Ying’an Jiejie, and Qin Mianmian just “Sister Mianmian”!

Could it be that Qin Mianmian’s life in the Qin family was not as advantageous as it seemed on the surface?

Qin Mianmian: “Aren’t you leaving yet?”

Cai Lanyu quickly left. She scurried downstairs. She had originally planned to resign, but now she decided she absolutely could not resign!

She had to stay in this city for a little longer!

Qin Mianmian was so angry at her, surely because she abandoned Qin Mianmian in the Qin family and didn’t care.

Qin Mianmian must have only seemed glamorous in the Qin family, which is why she was sticking close to Jian Ying’an and showing goodwill. Qin Mianmian was blaming her for not doing anything for her!

Thinking of this, Cai Lanyu decided to do something.

She carried her toolbox back to the housekeeping company.

After Cai Lanyu left, Qin Xing didn’t say a word.

He held the coffee Jian Ying’an had brewed. Jian Ying’an didn’t know how many times she had brewed it; the aroma was strong, and just smelling it made Qin Xing quiet down.

He looked at the coffee. The person just now was the nanny who swapped the children.

Qin Xing didn’t speak, and Jian Ying’an didn’t pay attention to him either.

Jian Ying’an asked Qin Mianmian: “What do you want for dinner?”

Qin Mianmian had no appetite.

Jian Ying’an: “No matter what, you have to eat. We still have some groceries at home, let’s eat here.”

Qin Mianmian replied weakly: “Okay.”

Jian Ying’an saw that neither of them was in high spirits and didn’t say anything more.

She first called Aunt Zhang to ensure Cai Lanyu would not appear again. A verbal warning wouldn’t be enough to put her at ease; at least something needed to be done.

Like firing her.

It was difficult for an older person with no specialized skills to find work in this city. As long as Aunt Zhang’s housekeeping company didn’t take her, other places wouldn’t either.

If she wanted to keep someone out of sight, it was better to be thorough.

Jian Ying’an didn’t tell Qin Mianmian about this.

The ruthless things, let her handle them.

Jian Ying’an made dinner. Qin Xing came to his senses and was surprised: “You actually know how to cook!”

Jian Ying’an stirred the ingredients: “It’s not for you.”

Qin Xing: “Why! I’m your brother!”

That “Sister” was for nothing.

Qin Xing went back to Qin Mianmian, feeling awkward and hesitant.

In just one day, Jian Ying’an’s identity transitioned to sister-in-law, then brother-in-law, and finally he called her Jiejie.

So, what should he call Qin Mianmian? Should he continue to call her Jiejie?

Having two sisters wasn’t a bad thing for him, nothing major.

But Qin Xing felt he should change the title to something else, and then Jian Ying’an would be happy.

So he hesitated and called softly.

“Sister-in-law?”

Qin Mianmian suddenly looked up at him. She had been in a state of confused thoughts, and hearing Qin Xing call her, and call her “sister-in-law”…

She had heard Qin Xing call her Jiejie for almost twenty years.

Now, suddenly, it was “sister-in-law.”

The relationship had grown distant.

But she was happy!

Jian Ying’an was his biological sister after all. It was a good thing that Qin Xing made a change, and he didn’t plan to exclude her.

“Sister-in-law,” how nice that sounded. No wonder Jian Ying’an reacted so strongly when she heard it.

Thinking about how Jian Ying’an wouldn’t even call her “wife,” Qin Mianmian’s smile soared: “Say it again!”

Qin Xing suddenly thought of a saying.

When I grow up, I want to be an astronaut and find the corners of the mouth everyone has lost in space.

He obediently called out again: “Sister-in-law.”

Qin Mianmian decisively: “Yes! Say it again!”

By the time Jian Ying’an finished cooking, Qin Xing had no idea how many times he had called out. If he hadn’t been so dependent on Qin Mianmian, he wouldn’t have persisted for so long.

He was parched from calling out, but the effect was immediate.

Qin Mianmian’s mood had been low before, but now all that was left was happiness.

Why worry so much? They were a new family now!

And they had a silly little brother!

Qin Mianmian smiled sweetly at Jian Ying’an, her dewy eyes making Jian Ying’an’s heart itch.

She walked over and covered them with her hand.

Qin Xing saw the three rice bowls on the table and was moved to tears.

He had transferred all his assets to Jian Ying’an. Without this meal, he would have to starve.

But why weren’t these two starting to eat yet!

After dinner, Qin Xing didn’t want to leave.

He was a homeless child now, and he wanted to stay here as long as possible.

Jian Ying’an reminded him: “If the Qin family finds out you’re here with me, I will personally pack you up and send you back.”

Qin Xing had brought his gaming console.

He was half-reclined on the sofa playing games. He didn’t think there was anything wrong with Jian Ying’an being so cold; they hadn’t had a good relationship for so many years. If Jian Ying’an suddenly became kind and gentle, he would be shocked.

Qin Xing’s eyes were fixed on the gaming console, not moving, his voice sounding hollow: “They won’t find out.”

He said they wouldn’t find out, but he felt desolate inside.

Qin Wen married and was not living a happy life, but the Qin family didn’t care. Jian Ying’an, as the biological daughter, made a life for herself outside, and the Qin family didn’t notice.

The Qin family was very angry that Qin Mianmian was taken out by Jian Ying’an.

But they couldn’t leave their business, so they hadn’t come to find her, waiting for Qin Mianmian to return on her own.

So, why would they care about him?

His grandfather passed away early. He didn’t know if the Qin family had always been like this, or if it was just Mr. and Mrs. Qin.

He wished the Qin family would go bankrupt soon.

What kind of terrible business was more important than their own children? Didn’t they think that was strange?

Jian Ying’an didn’t bother him. At most, she would just give him the living room to stay in.

But then Qin Mianmian came out of the bathroom. She was wearing a slip dress, steam rising from her body, and the skin on her shoulders was a little red, coupled with her innocent little face.

Jian Ying’an’s face darkened.

Didn’t the bedroom have a bathroom! Why didn’t she shower in her room!

Why did she come out and pass through the living room!

Qin Mianmian had come out to get a glass of water.

Jian Ying’an quickly found a bathrobe and draped it over Qin Mianmian, then swiftly hoisted her up and carried her into the bedroom.

She threw her onto the bed, closed the door, all in one smooth motion.

Seeing Qin Mianmian’s bewildered expression, Jian Ying’an felt guilty and went back out.

In the living room, Qin Xing was no longer looking at the gaming console. He heard the movement, looked up, and saw Jian Ying’an emerge, clicking his tongue: “Jiejie, you’re lacking.”