The admirers at school probably never imagined that the cold and aloof male idol actually had a talkative side in private and often said very provocative things.
Ruan Fengsi frowned, looking somewhat serious as he said, "Please refrain from saying such things in front of Ruoruo, Dad, or me in the future, or we will have to discipline you."
Upon seeing his brother in such a state, Ruǎn Língān pursed his lips.
He couldn't understand what was so good about his younger sister, who was inexpensive.
Suddenly, he thought of the image of the young man murmuring softly while tending to his own wounds with tears in his eyes.
Well, he wasn't completely worthless.
Text: ### Before going to court, Ruǎn Língān was puzzled, "Who does Dad plan to sue?" "The person he needs to personally take action against must be really lucky." ###
Ruan Fengsi replied, "Ruoru's biological mother."
Ruan Lingan exclaimed, "Damn, unbelievable!"
This was truly unexpected for him. He was curious to know what had happened. Honestly, before he came back, he really thought his old man had found a new love interest.
Although he had become more accepting of such things as he grew older, he still didn't want a woman in the house whom he had to address as his mother.
Despite his rebellious nature, he had never intended to call her that.
Upon returning home, he discovered that besides his younger sister, there was no sign of any other female presence in the house. This inexplicably relieved him while also piquing his curiosity.
But he didn't ask.
Who could have imagined that the next day he would learn that his father had sued his younger sister's birth mother in a military court.
Hmm... quite interesting.
Ruan Fengsi didn't have time to explain much to him as the hovercar had already arrived at the military court's doorstep.
The Ruǎn family all got out of the car, knowing that this court case concerned the marshal. Even if Ruǎn Xiāo didn't want to, they would inevitably attract attention from outsiders.
The two defendants, Xiāo Yuànyí, were brought up wearing prisoners' clothes and handcuffs. She immediately caught sight of Ruòruò sitting in the front row, looking well-nourished and elegant, accompanied by Marshal Ruǎn and the eldest son of the Ruǎn family, who seemed to be treating her kindly.
Xiāo Yuànyí's eyes lit up instantly. He desperately struggled to break free, shouting loudly to Ruòruò, clutching her as if she were a lifeline.
"Ruòruò, Ruòruò, I'm your mother." "Please save me! Quickly, ask the marshal to help me!"
Her expression was grim. She used to be quite attractive, but after being tortured during her time in prison, she is now emaciated and unrecognizable.
Ruòruò just looked at her, pursing her lips without saying a word.
Ruàn Xiāo and Ruàn Fēngsì both held her small hand, silently comforting her.
Ruan Lingan crossed his arms, cocked his legs, and coldly stared at the woman. Initially, he asked for help for his thrifty younger sister, but as she continued to show indifference, he began to insult her with a touch of hostility in his expression.
The members of the Ruǎn family, even if it was just an illegitimate daughter, could not tolerate an outsider bullying her.
Ruan Lingan picked up a water pitcher nearby and smashed it towards Xiao Yuanyi's face, the force of the blow making it almost imperceptible.
The accuracy of the strike was exceptional. Xiao Yuanyi screamed in pain, blood flowing from her nose and mouth.
"Bang, bang, bang…"
"Please refrain from disrupting the court, family members of the plaintiff."
Warned, Ruǎn Língān leaned back against the chair and casually replied, "Understood."
Ruòruò stole a glance at him in surprise. She didn't expect him to act.
If it weren't for Ruan Lingan's proactive actions, Ruan Xiao and Ruan Fengsi would have also become involved.
Their eyes still held murderous intent towards Xiāo Yuànyí.
In the Star Beast Empire, not having children was one thing, but purposely abandoning or mistreating them would be severely punished.
Compared to other races in the universe, the incidence of such cases in the Star Beast Empire was relatively low.
Moreover, the more powerful the child's bloodline, the lower the birth rate.
Take Ruàn Xiāo, for example. At four hundred years old, he had only three children in total.
In some other races where fertility was higher, generations of offspring continued endlessly.
Due to the destructive nature of children, the number of families willing to have children was decreasing. Therefore, the government had to encourage and reward childbirth.
Although children could be a handful, the country overall treated them well. Those who were found to maliciously abandon children faced severe penalties, and if exposed online, they would endure public condemnation.
### Not only did she have the audacity to steal from the marshal's genes, but she also subjected her child to abuse after birth.
As the judge read out the testimonies, all eyes turned to the young girl with a tender face and a pale complexion.
This only served to increase sympathy for her and disgust towards Xiao Yuanyi.
Even Ruan Lingan was stunned. Then he glanced at Ruòruò with a somewhat complicated expression.
All the evidence presented was authentic, and Xiao Yuanyi had no chance to refute.
Furthermore, the doctor, Lù Rèn, who was rescued, also confessed to Xiāo Yuànyí's deception and revealed the atrocities she had committed. He blamed her greed and deception for his current predicament.
Therefore, as soon as Lù Rèn appeared, his testimony essentially sealed Xiāo Yuànyí's fate, leaving no room for maneuver.
Xiāo Yuànyí still wanted to struggle, grabbing onto Ruòruò as a last resort.
But the law is unforgiving. Even if Ruòruò didn't plead for mercy, it would have been futile.
In the end, Xiāo Yuànyí was sentenced to life imprisonment, while the doctor, who was unwittingly implicated but had managed to hide and evade for many years, was sentenced to fifty years.
After Xiāo Yuànyí was taken away, Ruòruò let out a sigh, her face turning slightly pale.
Ruàn Xiāo and Ruàn Fēngsì continued to hold her hands, quietly accompanying her.
"Hey, you're not going to show pity towards someone like her, are you?"
Ruǎn Língān's voice sounded somewhat resentful, "If you can feel sorry for someone like her, then I really want to beat you up." If it were me, I would have confronted her a long time ago. "I don't know whose influence you've fallen under to be so easily bullied by such scum."
"Shut up!"
Ruàn Xiāo and Ruàn Fēngsì said in unison.
Ruan Lingan smirked, "Isn't what I said the truth?"
"I have no sympathy, no softness," Ruòruò said, as she grabbed her father's and brother's hands. "She insulted both of you."
This was what troubled Ruòruò the most. Xiāo Yuànyí insulting her didn't matter, but she had no qualms about insulting her father and brother, and publicly revealing her psychic power, which would bring shame to the Ruàn family.
Ruòruò was genuinely concerned in this era where psychics were revered that she might be a burden to her father and brother, leading to mockery from others due to her existence.
Tête-à-tête assisting with Qi and Tao Spirit Art. Would Ruòruò bring disgrace…