Rebirth from the Ashes Chapter 4

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Yet, as Su Yi stared profoundly into his daughter's eyes, he detected the chill of indifference, the icy detachment, and the flippant scorn lurking within. It painted her as a detestable and unappealing figure.

Being a young lady, she should embody gentleness, warmth, and compassion, just like his spouse or Wanwan, earning her the affection of others.

“Fifty million.” Shen Xi tapped the table casually. “To completely cut all connections between me and the Su family. Naturally, I won’t reveal to the world that your wife rose to prominence as a mistress, nor will I inform the Gu family that Su Ruowan is an imposter.”

Upon retrieving her from outside, the Su family had claimed to others that she was merely adopted. In truth, Su Ruowan was the legitimate family heiress. They even pressured her to guard the secret to safeguard the alliance marriage between the Su and Gu heirs.

“Are you so broke you’ve gone insane?!” Su Muyan thundered.

That wretched girl was outright extorting them in broad daylight!

“Muyan, prepare a contract for us.” Su Yi cut off his son. Why act so rashly? He turned to Shen Xi. “I trust you’ll honor your word.”

Fifty million? No problem, the Su family had plenty of cash. He’d simply view it as her exit compensation!

Otherwise, with this scheming instigator always causing chaos, who knew what further damage she might inflict on Wanwan.

Shen Xi scrawled her signature. Once the fifty million yuan hit her account, she marched out of the residence with head held high, under the Su family’s contemptuous glares.

Outside, the day shone brilliantly and sunny.

She tilted her face toward the sun’s rays. Excellent, now she had funds. Abruptly, a surge of vitality washed over her, and the pains from her injuries faded away.

“Little Sis.” Out of nowhere, Su Ruowan’s soft, vulnerable voice echoed from behind. “Mom, Dad, reason with her please. If anyone should depart, it’s me. How can you send her away?”

Su Yi and Li Jingran stayed silent. But their eyes shot daggers at Shen Xi with raw malice.

Su Ruowan cast a beseeching look at Su Muyan. “Second Elder Brother, I’m sure Little Sis didn’t intend to shove me. It’s only a broken leg for me. Why drive her out like this?”

Su Muyan gritted his teeth. “Wanwan, she doesn’t deserve to be your sister!”

Su Ruowan looked at Shen Xi with feigned pity and implored, “Little Sis, don’t you wish to join “National Idol”? I’ve assured Mom and Dad that I won’t enter, but you definitely should.

With my leg fractured, I’ve got no reason to go. You take the spot, chase your dreams. Please stay, I’m begging you.”

Upon hearing her words, the rest of the Su family unleashed furious glares at Shen Xi. Their looks pierced like relentless blades, itching to tear her apart.

That wicked wretch had shoved Wanwan down the stairs solely to snag a place in “National Idol”. Such a ruthless soul!

Shen Xi almost retched at her sister’s speech. She spun around, flashing Su Ruowan a grin and a casual wave. “Sis, come here a moment? I’ve got words for you.”

“National Idol” served as a major talent competition, backed heavily by Su Yi as its top sponsor. The entire family had paved the path for Su Ruowan’s spotlight debut.

The moment Shen Xi learned of it, she approached Su Yi, begging for a chance on the show too. But he rejected her outright and berated her for her greed.

Su Ruowan hesitated, her eyes flickering uncertainly. Yet, surrounded by her parents and brothers, she figured Shen Xi wouldn’t risk harming her.

Seeing Su Ruowan step closer while the others hung back obediently, Shen Xi leaned in and whispered, “Su Ruowan, drop the act around me.”