A normal person would naturally be curious about what was inside the brocade box at a time like this, so most of them took it.
However, Kang Xiaoqiao was not an ordinary person, and she would not play by common sense. She suddenly stood up and said without even looking at Ai Deben, "Keep this brocade box for yourself. I'm not interested in what's inside."
"I'm even less interested in what you're talking about."
"Ai Deben, I advise you to leave as soon as possible. The people from the department will be here in a few minutes. Don't even think about other things. You'd better take care of yourself, hmph."
"This time, I can show you mercy. Take your men and leave."
After saying that, Kang Xiaoqiao was about to leave, but Ai Deben saw her and quickly stepped forward to block her way. With a serious expression, he said, "Miss Kang, you're a smart person. Why bother?"
"Miss Kang has already agreed to go back with us. It's useless for you to do more."
Hearing that, Kang Xiaoqiao clenched her fists. Her eyes were as cold as a sharp sword as she looked at Ai Deben's handsome face. She said coldly, "Without my consent, do you think you can take her away?"
"Get lost--"
Kang Xiaoqiao was really angry now. She was so angry that her entire body was trembling. No matter how strong she was, she was still a person. Kang Daqiao was the elder sister that she wholeheartedly wanted to protect. She would not allow, and definitely would not allow, Kang Daqiao to wander outside.
However--
When she thought of this, Kang Xiaoqiao's heart began to ache. When Ai Deben saw this, he took a big step back. However, he did not idle his mouth and said, "Kang Xiaoqiao, do you really have the heart to let Miss Daqiao continue living in such an environment?"
"With her personality, how can she live in such an environment that is filled with hostility and contempt? Don't tell me she will be unable to hold her head up for the rest of her life?"
"Even if you change her identity, you know better than me what the situation in the country is like. No matter who is around you or what is going on, I'm afraid that everyone knows everything. Even if you are protecting her, there will be times when it is too late. For example, this time."
"That Lin An is not a good match at all. The Lin family even looks down on miss like grass. Miss Daqiao has already suffered too much, isn't that enough?"
"You clearly know that there is something wrong with the eldest miss' background, but you have never taken the initiative to investigate. I can understand how you feel about the eldest miss, but she shouldn't belong here."
"She shouldn't be living such a life, she--"
Before she could finish, Kang Xiaoqiao looked at him and said, "What right do you have to say these things here?"
"You also know what kind of suffering my sister has suffered? Then what have you been doing for so many years?"
"Where were you when she suffered and was tormented?"
"Don't talk to me about being helpless. Go lie to a ghost. With your status, how can you give my sister a stable life? What if--"
Before he could finish, Ai Deben said seriously, "There is no 'what if', Miss Kang. As long as I, Ai Deben, live, I will definitely give her a stable life."
...
In an instant, the room was terrifyingly quiet. Both of them looked at each other coldly, and neither of them backed down. Kang Xiaoqiao saw in Ai Deben's eyes a stubborn and determined light.
And Ai Deben saw the determination and killing intent in Kang Xiaoqiao's eyes. Yes, killing intent.
Ai Deben didn't expect Kang Xiaoqiao, a woman, to have such a strong killing intent. And at this moment, the door was pushed open.
Kang Daqiao's eyes were red as she leisurely walked over. She glanced at Ai Deben, then carefully said with a fawning tone, "Little sister."
With one sentence, Kang Xiaoqiao's eyes became moist. In order not to be laughed at by others, Kang Xiaoqiao instantly turned around and put on a cold posture, not looking at Kang Daqiao.
Meanwhile, Kang Daqiao's tears fell like a waterfall. She grabbed Kang Xiaoqiao's arm and shouted, "Little sister--"
At this moment, Ai Deben tactfully retreated. Only then did Kang Xiaoqiao turn around and look at the crying Kang Daqiao. She pulled out her arm and let out a huge sigh. Forcing back her tears, she said, "I'm not your sister. I'm not worthy."
After saying that, she turned around and sat back on the sofa. Meanwhile, Kang Daqiao said while shedding tears, "I'm sorry, little sister--"
"I wanted to call you yesterday, but I didn't even know what the number of the Xia family was. Little sister, don't be angry with me, okay?"
"Little sister, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry. I know, I know that you're doing this for my own good, wu--"
Kang Daqiao's cries lingered in Kang Xiaoqiao's ears. Kang Xiaoqiao's heart was also in pain. She had originally thought that her sister was her sister. She had come here, the only sister who was sincere and good to her. She had never thought that... One day, her sister would leave.
She had already thought of everything about her sister. In her plans, she had never thought of her sister leaving. However, leaving was now the only topic of conversation between the two sisters.
Kang Xiaoqiao's eyes flashed with tears as she looked at Kang Daqiao who was squatting on the ground. "Sister, isn't it good to be with me? Why do you have to leave?"
"Is it because of that heartless Lin An? There are many good men in the world, and not all of them are like him. I had originally planned to wait for the capital to settle down before taking you over. Then, I would find you a man with a gentle personality and a noble character. After getting married and having children, with my care, you..."
Before she could finish, Kang Daqiao looked at Kang Xiaoqiao with tears in her eyes and said, "Little sister, I will miss you."
"I know that my decision will make you very sad. I'm sorry, I'm really sorry."
"But, little sister, I never thought that I wasn't the daughter of the Kang family. Even if mother treated me like that, I would only say a few words when I was angry. I never thought that I wasn't the daughter of the Kang family."
"Little sister, you know, you know the days that I've lived since I was young. Actually, I don't feel bitter about any of these things. I don't feel anything at all. But, little sister, do you know?"
"I'm a living person. I also want to be cared for and loved by others. I often fantasize that my mother will give me a smile one day. Even if she says, 'Daqiao, you're so obedient--'"
"You don't know how much I envy the gentle words of other mothers when they treat their daughters. But, little sister, I tried so hard to please them, but all I got in return was cold words and scolding."
"I also thought that if I wasn't biological, how good it would be. I could find my biological parents and family. They would definitely love me, dote on me, care for me, and take care of me--"
When Kang Daqiao said this, her tears flowed like a river. "Little sister, do you know? When I heard that I wasn't a child of the Kang family, the first thing I felt wasn't resentment. I was so glad."
"Little sister, you don't know how much temptation family members have for me. For this, I would even be torn to pieces."