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Thanks to Tang Shaofeng, Xia Xue was no longer the mistress of a rich person.

She walked along the street with her mother like a wandering soul, until she arrived at a stall's spicy hot pot restaurant. She looked on helplessly as the others ate and drank with their mouths wide open, and couldn't help but lick her lips, hating Xia Wan and Tang Shaofeng even more.

The last five hundred thousand yuan that senior Chen had given her was already spent. Now that she was famished, she only had a few scattered pieces of money on her body.

Moreover, she used to think that setting up stalls was cheap and cheap, but she was so greedy that she almost crawled out from the corner of her eyes, yet she couldn't afford it at all.

"Hey!" The two of you, look at it for a long time, do you want to eat it or not? "If you don't want to eat, then go and stay where you are. Don't disturb my business here, and even affect the appetite of my guests!" The shop owner hurriedly chased them away with a loud voice, not hiding the disgust in his eyes.

Hearing that, Fang Lan held Xia Xue's hand and left the hotpot stall, afraid that the hot-tempered stall owner would use violence if she lost her patience.

They were now like beggars. Not to mention starting a conflict with a peddler, even if they angered a homeless person, they wouldn't be able to withstand it.

"Mom, I'm so hungry." As she was still young, Xia Xue's need for food far exceeded her. She could only look at the other party with a weak voice.

"What can I do if I'm hungry? I'm also hungry, but who told you to be so unfair with this old man, causing us to fall into such a predicament! " Perhaps because of the worrisome future, Fang Lan's tone was not good, and her words were laced with complaints and complaints that Xia Xue was useless.

Clenching his lips, Xia Xue clenched her fists and tried her best to hold back the tears in her eyes.

She secretly warned herself not to cry. If she cried, she would admit defeat, and Tang Shaofeng and the others would feel proud.

However, she was so hungry that her legs were weak and she couldn't spend the money she had on her. Otherwise, she wouldn't even know where she was going to sleep tonight.

Thus, for the first time in his life, Xia Xue regretted that she didn't leave him a way out. When he was rich, he would always squander his wealth, and when he ran out of money, he would stare with wide eyes.

With heavy steps, the listless Xia Xue accidentally kicked a rock.

Looking down, she saw that the sadness on her face had disappeared. There was a shining hundred-dollar bill lying on the floor.

Regardless of what others were looking at her with, she quickly stooped her body as she was afraid that someone would try to snatch it away from her.

However, this bill was somewhat old and worn out. It had even been glued together with transparent tape. The upper left corner was still incomplete.

Frowning, Xia Xue was like a pauper who did not mind money, she did not have the qualifications to despise money.

Therefore, the hesitation and displeasure on her face instantly disappeared and was replaced with excitement. "Mom! Look! "

Following the voice, Fang Lan's eyes revealed surprise and joy, she took the money from Xia Xue and smiled: "My good daughter, you must be transferring over! If you can find money on the streets, let's go buy something to fill our stomachs. "

Fang Lan happily took a few packs of biscuits and walked towards the cashier. When they were paying, the waiter saw that the money was so shabby, so he smirked and subconsciously said: "Ladies, we do not accept missing bills here, may I trouble you to exchange them for a complete one?"

Xia Xue's face was as red as a monkey's butt, she quickly lowered her head, and was so embarrassed that she did not dare meet the gaze of any of the customers in the shop.

Behind the mother and daughter pair, there were even people queuing up to pay. Some of the more unkind people couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh when they saw this scene.

"I only have this amount of money on me. Can you help me?" Pulling down her face, Fang Lan pleaded in a low voice. Her tone was extremely awkward.

Fang Lan and Xia Xue had never encountered such a situation before, and were anxiously waiting to starve. Therefore, no matter how embarrassed they felt, they couldn't just turn and leave.

"I'm sorry, ma'am. With this kind of money, I have to use my own money to exchange for it. But with this kind of money, I won't be able to use it no matter where I go. Can you bring out new money to buy things?"

After being rejected, Fang Lan's expression became even more embarrassed, and stayed where she was, unwilling to leave.

Seeing that Fang Lan was in a difficult situation, the cashier did not know how to handle the situation, and the atmosphere became awkward.

"I'll pay for her." A gentle voice came out from behind Xia Xue, and a brand-new bill appeared in front of the cashier.

A kind-hearted girl helped Fang Lan out of her predicament, and received many praises. Fang Lan also held onto the other party's hand and repeatedly thanked her.

Being attracted by the girl, Xia Xue raised her head and shot her a disdainful glance.

Not only was she not grateful for the girl's help, she instead felt that she was much prettier than the girl. Yet, she couldn't bear the pain. The heavens were truly unfair.

Crouching on the street, the mother and daughter held a box of biscuits in each hand as they munched on them without a care in the world.

"I can't take it anymore. Grandma isn't dead yet, why would I want to live like this!?" She must still have some private money! " Xia Xue, who was full of evil tricks, suddenly brought up Grandma Xia, her eyes full of grief and resentment.

It was as if her living on the streets was the Grandma Xia's sin.

"That's right! Why didn't I think of it! That old fogey will definitely keep his family secret. You are still of the Xia Clan's bloodline, if she dares to leave it at that, I'll embarrass her to death! "

As the saying went, if one was in a hurry to jump into a wall, then one would suddenly gain some intelligence. Whether Xia Xue and Fang Lan belonged to the former or the latter, the answer was clear at a glance.

After making up their minds, the mother and daughter duo really did come to Grandma Xia with a bashful face.

After learning that the Grandma Xia had been discharged, Fang Lan and Xia Xue went back to the Old House.

When the Grandma Xia came out, Fang Lan's eyes immediately turned red, and he started crying, "Mom, look at how we are now, living a life like beggars, without any place to stay, Xia Xue has already learnt her lesson, Mom, please help us!"

A trace of cunning flashed past his eyes, and Xia Xue also kneeled down with tears streaming down her face, pitifully looking up at Grandma Xia.

But in reality, she was secretly cursing at the other side, thinking that the Grandma Xia was biased and only protected Xia Wan, making her homeless.

"What is this? Hurry and get up, it's neither a holiday nor a birthday celebration, how do you look like kneeling on the ground? " Seeing Xia Xue and Fang Lan in such a sorry state, she felt pity for them.

"Grandma, I know I was wrong. I don't want to live on the streets anymore! Grandma, help me. I'm not full every day, and I don't even have a place to sleep … " Xia Xue knelt down by Grandma Xia's feet and hugged onto her legs, wailing and begging with all her might.

The hard shell slowly cracked, causing Grandma Xia's heart to soften.

No matter how unfilial, disobedient and wasteful Xia Xue was, the other party was still her granddaughter. She could not bear to abandon her.

"Get up, I'll think of a way." After pondering for a few seconds, Grandma Xia lifted Xia Xue up, her tone not too hot or cold.

The reason why she didn't make a promise was because she wasn't sure if she could help Xia Xue and her daughter.

When the Xia Clan went bankrupt, even she had basked in Xia Wan's glory. Only by relying on Tang Shaofeng could she live her life, so how could she still have the ability to support her family?

Seeing that Grandma Xia was hesitating, Fang Lan continued to cry miserably, "Mom, look at Xiao Xue, she knows her mistake. Please accept us, we can do anything you want!"

Frowning, Grandma Xia shrugged helplessly. "I have to ask for Shaofeng's opinion on this matter, only if he agrees can you all stay."

Right now, the Grandma Xia was also living under someone else's roof. She had to respect Tang Shaofeng's opinion and not cut him off first.

Just as he was speaking, Tang Shaofeng walked over while holding Xia Wan's hand. He had an extremely indifferent expression, his thin lips pressed into a straight line, and not a single trace of pity or sympathy could be seen on his face. Even though Xia Xue and Fang Lan had purposely dressed extremely miserably before they had arrived.

When he noticed that Xia Wan and her love was as old as ever, and her face was radiant as well, completely resembling a little woman who was being soaked in a jar of honey, a hint of stern and jealous aura unconsciously flashed in Xia Xue's eyes.

"Little Feng, Little Wan, you came at the perfect time. Xiao Xue and her mother are homeless, they begged me to take them in, do you think this can help? "

He glanced at Xia Xue, who was ridiculing him, but taking Grandma Xia into consideration of his reputation, he could not help but reject her, "This favor, I do not know how to help."

Hearing that, the Grandma Xia's face showed difficulty, she knew that Xia Xue's past records were too numerous, Tang Shaofeng did not want to lure the wolves into the house, so she looked towards Xia Wan with hope.

Understanding Grandma Xia's intentions, Xia Wan cast a cold glance at Xia Xue, and spoke with an indifferent tone. "The reason why Xia Xue came to this state today is because of her! Would she have been so miserable if she had been obedient in the first place? Grandmother, if you keep extending your hand to help her, it would be equivalent to harming her, causing her to be forever dependent on you like a parasite! "

What Xia Wan had said was not exaggerated at all.

Those who heard would become angry from embarrassment, but to see Xia Xue trembling in anger as she glared at Xia Wan with venomous eyes, as though she wanted to skin Xia Wan alive.

Suddenly giving Xia Xue a meaningful glance, Fang Lan was afraid that the moment she acted rashly, she would be in trouble.

Fortunately, Xia Xue had done her best to restrain herself.

Since Xia Wan did not want to intervene, Tang Shaofeng was even more unwilling to interfere. Since Grandma Xia had no other choice, she said to Xia Xue in heartache: "Xiao Xue, you should go.

Looking back at Grandma Xia with extreme disappointment, Xia Xue purposely acted extremely cold-hearted, using their kinship to provoke the Grandma Xia.

In the midst of her tears, Grandma Xia saw the young Xia Xue absentmindedly. At that time, the other party had not learned wrong, and was so cute and obedient.

"Wan, just this once, there won't be a next time! "I'll just treat it as Grandmother begging you!" Gripping Xia Wan's arm tightly, Grandma Xia's aged face was filled with anticipation for Xia Wan.

Frowning, Xia Wan understood the feelings of a senior like Grandma Xia. No matter how shameless Xia Xue was, the other party could not ignore the affection of a family member.

He didn't want the old Grandma Xia to worry too much about her dealing with Xia Xue and Fang Lan. Xia Wan thought that even if she were to heartlessly reject her, Grandma Xia would still secretly think of a way to help the mother and daughter pair.

Therefore, rather than making things difficult for the Grandma Xia who doted on her, it would be better for her to make things difficult for herself, "Feng, find them a place to stay, and arrange a job that should be enough for Xia Xue."

"Are you sure you want to repay this debt with virtue? Some people are wolves that are not well groomed... " Tang Shaofeng frowned, he did not quite agree with Xia Wan's compromise. After all, Xia Xue had persecuted Xia Wan time and time again.

Knowing what Tang Shaofeng's expression meant, Xia Wan nodded her head. Her eyes had a conflicted look, but at the same time, were filled with frustration.

Seeing that, Tang Shaofeng sighed: Kindness may be a weakness, but isn't the one he loves the most, Xia Wan?

"Alright, since Xia Wan has already opened her mouth to plead for you, then I will reluctantly help you all." Understanding Xia Wan's filial piety, Tang Shaofeng finally agreed.

However, what he said next proved that there was no need to be unscrupulous.

"At the Tang Branch House on the Main Street, there are a few servants that are missing. They only know how to do menial work and provide lodging and food. If you don't have any other skills, your monthly salary is three thousand."

As soon as Tang Shaofeng finished speaking, Xia Xue immediately lost her cool, "Do you think you are trying to drive away beggars? Three thousand? "Even if I go begging in the streets, it will still be more than this amount of money!"