Ning Xiang glanced at her. "Madam Ning, I'm afraid you've forgotten. I've already cut ties with you. You're no longer my mother."
Ning Xiang always treated her well despite the abuse, so Zhao He did not expect her to say such heartless words.
However, when she thought of Ning Shi's instructions to her previously, she thought that Ning Xiang was just using this method to attract her attention.
Zhao He thought for a moment and her expression softened. "Xiangxiang, I know you're angry at the family. There are many misunderstandings between us. Why don't we sit down and have a good chat?"
"There's nothing to talk about."
Ning Xiang looked into Zhao He's eyes and felt she was not worth her time.
Although she yearned for family, she was not a pushover. If people bullied her and humiliated her, there was no reason for her to go up to them and let them trample on her.
With that, Ning Xiang stopped looking at her and opened the door with a dark expression.
Zhao He grabbed her arm. "How can you say that? Blood ties can't be severed. No matter how you deny it, you're still my daughter. You have to listen to me!"
Ning Xiang was speechless. "Not everyone has the right to be a parent. If you continue to pester me, I'll call security."
Seeing that Ning Xiang was unmoved by force or persuasion, Zhao He gritted her teeth and said directly, "You also know that the economy hasn't been doing well recently. Our family can't earn much money. Your father almost fell sick from anger because of what happened during the day."
"Can't you give in a little, seeing that we're your family?"
"We're your family! If you're abandoned by the Fu family in the future, won't you still have to rely on us?"
Ning Xiang was so angry that she almost laughed. Her expression became even colder. "I hope you understand two things. First, I'm no longer a member of the Ning Family. How you do things has nothing to do with me. Even if you go begging on the streets, I won't look at you."
Zhao He glared. "Little b*tch! Who do you think you're cursing?"
Ning Xiang chuckled. "Secondly, my relationship with my husband is very good. You always fantasize about us getting a divorce. I'm starting to feel sorry for you since you resemble mental patients. Moreover, even without my husband, I won't return to the Ning family and be your puppet!"
After Ning Xiang finished speaking, she did not give Zhao He time to react and called for security.
The well-trained security guards rushed forward and surrounded Zhao He. "Please leave, or we'll apprehend you."
Zhao He did not achieve her goal. She flew into a rage out of humiliation and said, "Let's see who dares to move! Ning Xiang, if I had known that you were such a heartless thing, I would have strangled you to death long ago!"
This was not the first time Zhao He had said such a thing, but Ning Xiang still felt a faint pain in her heart.
This was her biological mother.
"You're the one who should die!"
A dignified voice sounded as the door slowly opened. Behind Old Madam Fu were three Fu family daughters-in-law scrutinizing Zhao He with unfriendly looks in their eyes.
The security guard bowed and said respectfully, "Old Madam Fu."
Zhao He's arrogant expression froze on her face as she smiled awkwardly. "Old Madam Fu, this is our family matter. I didn't mean to get you involved."
"Hmph!" Qiao Yun pulled a long face. Her powerful aura made Zhao He feel a little suffocated.
She slowly walked up to Zhao He, raised her hand, and gave her a big slap.
Zhao He's face was slapped to the side. She staggered and held onto the wall. Her hair was scattered by the slap, and she looked very pathetic.
"How dare you hit me?" She was Ning Shi's wife. Although her family background was not even one-tenth of the Fu family's, she still meant something in high society. She had never suffered such grievances.
Qiao Yun held Ning Xiang's hand, her eyes filled with heartache. However, when her gaze landed on Zhao He, it was as sharp as a knife.
"Yes, I've hit you, make no mistake!" Qiao Yun's expression was cold. "Xiangxiang is already a member of the Fu family, but you still don't know what's good for you and insult her. You're lucky that I didn't pull out your tongue!"
These words were quite domineering. Zhao He's face turned pale. "Old Madam Fu, that's not what I meant. I just don't understand. I have no grudges against you and Ning Xiang has only married into the family for half a month. Why are you so protective of her? She's an ingrate who can even abandon her family. It's hard to guarantee that she won't betray the Fu family in the future."
Zhao He covered her face and put up a thoughtful expression. "I just wanted to remind you not to be deceived by her appearance. She's just pretending to be well-behaved, but she's actually rude and ruthless."