Kang Xiaoqiao's tears fell, but she forgot to wipe them away. Looking at Kang Daqiao in front of her, it was as if Kang Xiaoqiao had never met this person before.
Family?
Was family really that important? Because she had family, wasn't she the only thing she cared about?
Because she had family, could she be mercilessly kicked away?
For the sake of her so-called family, did she not want her anymore?
"Family, family--"
Kang Xiaoqiao's lips trembled as she kept saying these words. She could understand Kang Daqiao's feelings, and she could also understand Kang Daqiao's desire for her family.
No matter how rich or poor she was, as long as she knew that she wasn't a member of that family, she instinctively wanted to find the so-called family that was related to her by blood.
This was like a magic spell.
All children who left their family had this kind of instinctive desire. Kang Xiaoqiao felt sad, but she knew that she couldn't refuse.
If it was another reason or excuse, Kang Xiaoqiao could completely ignore it. However, loved ones were such beautiful words.
It sounded so warm. Kang Xiaoqiao had no reason to reject Kang Daqiao's pursuit of missing her loved ones. She had already suffered too much.
Kang Xiaoqiao was also very clear that Kang Daqiao must have made up her mind. A person who had nothing and was emotionally hurt to this extent, even if Kang Daqiao was timid, it was difficult to hide the madness and stubbornness in her bones.
This was humanity's last barrier and the bottom line of craziness.
The two sisters cried for a long time and said something. Then, they slowly calmed down and Ai Deben breathed heavily outside the door.
He truly admired Kang Xiaoqiao. He knew that as long as Kang Xiaoqiao was unwilling, he and Kang Daqiao would not be able to leave. Although he could secretly take Kang Daqiao away, he would face endless raids in the future.
And the relationship between the two sisters of the Kang family would also be affected. This was something he did not want to see. The old master had suffered too much in his life. He did not want the old master's only descendant to be like this.
It was rare to have a sister who loved her so much...
When Ai Deben returned to the office, Kang Daqiao was still sobbing, while Kang Xiaoqiao was no different from when she came.
When she saw Ai Deben enter the room, Kang Xiaoqiao stretched out her hand. Ai Deben solemnly handed over the brocade box. Kang Xiaoqiao slowly opened it. It was just as she had expected.
There was a piece of broken jade lying quietly inside. It matched with the piece in her hand. At this moment.. Ai Deben said, "Back then, the old master's son, daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law fled to this place. They happened to be born at the same time. However, it was very dangerous at that time--"
Hearing this, Kang Xiaoqiao looked at the two jade pendants in her hands and said, "So, you secretly exchanged for Wan Shuxia's child?"
Hearing this, Ai Deben shook his head. "No, not secretly. It was Madam Wan who nodded in agreement."
"For this, we gave her a sum of money and took away her unhealthy son. Of course, that son of hers did not survive in the end."
Hearing this, Kang Xiaoqiao let out a huge sigh. She thought that Kang Daqiao might have been swapped, but she did not expect Wan Shuxia to be so crazy as to let her own son be taken away just like that.
That was true. The lives of villagers were not worth much, let alone an unhealthy baby ha--
Wan Shuxia would rather use him to exchange for money than care about his life. No wonder Wan Shuxia looked down on Kang Daqiao so much. The things she did could not be more vicious.
Actually, it was very easy for Wan Shuxia to let Kang Daqiao die. Not to mention during the famine, even if she only wanted to, what could a little girl who did not know anything do? Wasn't it easy to kill her?
However, she didn't want Kang Daqiao to die. Whether it was beating, scolding, or working, whether it was getting married or causing a ruckus in the military compound, Wan Shuxia only had hatred in her eyes. She didn't want Kang Daqiao to live a good life. She wanted to torture her to death.
Kang Daqiao was also stunned and didn't make a sound. She was only a little shocked, but she didn't think of this at all.
When Kang Xiaoqiao thought of this, she couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.
Ai Deben saw that the two of them didn't speak and continued, "It was really dangerous back then. In the end, the old man's son and daughter-in-law didn't survive either. They only asked someone to bring back this piece of broken jade and some scattered clues."
"All these years, I did not give up on searching. It was not until Chu Yunxia provided me with this clue that I followed the clues to find it."
Hearing that, Kang Xiaoqiao narrowed her eyes and said, "Are you sure that you did not find the wrong one? Isn't it a little too hasty to rely on a jade pendant?"
Hearing that, Ai Deben immediately said, "That is naturally impossible. However, the eldest miss and the young madam back then were almost the same mold. How could we mistake her?"
Hearing that, Kang Xiaoqiao looked up at Ai Deben and said, "Every time you open your mouth and say 'eldest miss'. Who are you?"
Ai Deben heard this and smiled. "I'm the adopted son of the Ai family."
Kang Xiaoqiao looked at him and narrowed her eyes. She snorted and ignored him. When Ai Deben saw this, he continued, "I originally wanted to slowly communicate with Kang Daqiao. Who would have thought that the old man would suddenly fall ill? We don't have much time left. There's no way--"
"Miss Kang, please let us through--"
Kang Xiaoqiao heard this and frowned. Kang Daqiao shook Kang Xiaoqiao's arm. Kang Xiaoqiao sighed in the end. Forget it.
Later, Kang Xiaoqiao asked a lot of questions before nodding her head. Soon, the men in black packed their luggage. Kang Daqiao reluctantly got into the car. Kang Xiaoqiao stood in front of the office window and did not go to send them off.
However, her heart was not as calm as it appeared.
She hated sending them off. She did not like it.
At this time, Kang Tianhai had unknowingly entered the office. When he saw that Kang Xiaoqiao was still in a daze, he could not help but say, "Little sister--"
Kang Xiaoqiao did not say anything. Kang Tianhai called out again. "Little sister? It's time for dinner."
Kang Xiaoqiao turned her head and happened to see Kang Tianhai's worried expression. She could not help but let out a breath and said, "I don't have an appetite."
Kang Tianhai smiled when he saw this and said, "Who would have thought that big sister would have such a background? It's really surprising."
"Hey, little sister, say--"
When he said this, he rubbed his face and said, "Little sister, say, I'm not very similar to our parents. Could it be that I was also carried here? I also have a powerful background?"
Kang Xiaoqiao burst out laughing when she heard that and said, "You really know how to think."
Kang Tianhai laughed when he heard that and said, "Aiya, I'm just saying. Speaking of background, big sister already has such a powerful background. Little sister, could it be that you also carried her here?"
Kang Tianhai had a smile on his face, but his eyes were full of curiosity. Kang Xiaoqiao's expression did not change as she said, "Do you think that I carried her here? With our mother's stubborn character of wanting money? She was willing to raise a daughter for someone else?"