Chapter Twelve

  Wang Qi sat alone in the living room reading a book and eating at the same time, when she heard a knock on the door, she felt very strange, how could there be someone visiting at this time? Although these days have been people coming to send gifts of money one after another, no one would come to deliver money at night.

  Wang Qiqi put down the rice bowl in her hand, raised her head to take a look, and found that it was actually the family of her eldest aunt and uncle. She felt quite strange in her heart, wondering how they would come at this time. However, Wang Qiqi knew that she couldn't not let them in, or else she would be the one to lose out under their propaganda. "Auntie, Uncle, Aunt, Little Rui, why have you all come?"

  Wang Qiqi wouldn't be polite and ask them if they wanted to eat or not, anyway at this time, whether you guys eat or not has nothing to do with me, we can even save some money.

  Wang Dimei thought to herself that Wang Qiqi, such a young girl, could actually take care of everything on her own. She assumed someone would help her, but it turned out she really did it all by herself. "Qiqi, you don't know, I heard your uncle's phone call saying your parents were in a car accident, and I immediately fainted. When I woke up, I wanted to rush over that night, but my body wasn't cooperating, so I've been resting at home. Originally, I thought your aunt would be there, but it turned out she was also unwell. However, now that I'm better, your aunt's health has improved too..."

  Wang Qiqi looked at Wang Damei's sorrowful face and thought to herself that she was indeed the best actress in the Wang family. However, she also knew that she wasn't a fool. She seemed to see right through her and burst into tears, crying so hard that it seemed like the sky was going to fall. This prevented Wang Damei from continuing to offer help. "Auntie, I'm really not afraid at all," Qiqi said. "I'll be fine staying here by myself. I know Dad and Mom will always be watching over me from heaven. I'm their child, and I'll make sure to take care of everything properly. And a few days ago, Auntie was feeling unwell, so Uncle stayed home to take care of her. I took care of all the other things by myself, so Auntie, you should just focus on resting at home and taking care of your health. I'll handle everything here."

  Wang Dimei originally really wanted to say that she could support her illness to help, before entering the door earlier, she saw several pairs of feet upstairs and knew that there should be people listening to the play upstairs. What she wanted was to let those people see that they hadn't shown up before because their body wasn't feeling well, but as soon as their body got a little better, they rushed over to help their niece. However, Qiqi didn't let her finish what she had to say. "Qiqi, it's okay, your aunt's body can hold on." What nonsense, not coming over yet, really going to lose patience with this kid.

  Wang QiQi knew they wouldn't give up so easily, "Auntie, your body hasn't been well for a long time. My dad used to say that we can't let you work too hard. Moreover, my parents left so suddenly, you must be heartbroken and your body won't be able to take it. Why don't you just rest at home?"

  Then Qiqi said to Li Cui, "Auntie, your body isn't very good either, was it the falling lamp that scared you that day? Later I looked at it, and that lamp really didn't make any sense, how could it have fallen down? I looked at the broken part, there wasn't even a hint of rust, it's really inexplicable. Isn't this like seeing a ghost in broad daylight, right, Auntie?"

  Wang Qiqi admitted that she was intentionally saying it, you want to forget what happened that day, but I haven't forgotten.

  Contrary to Wang QiQi's expectations, Li Cui had been feeling uneasy in her heart all along. Suddenly, she felt like there was a gloomy atmosphere around her. She forced out an awkward smile and said, "It's nothing, I didn't take it to heart." But the fact that she hadn't put it to heart made things worse. For several days, Li Cui had been having nightmares about Wang DaJun and his wife constantly chasing after her, asking why they used to be so good to Li Cui and her husband but now they were gone, and Li Cui and her husband were bullying Wang QiQi. Every time Li Cui woke up from these nightmares, she couldn't sleep well. Not sleeping well was very damaging for a woman, and it showed on Li Cui's face as she looked more haggard than before. Of course, if not for the incident that happened the other day, plus her going out to buy groceries for two days afterwards, everyone would have thought she was just sick. But now many people would think she was like this because of some guilty conscience.

  "It's okay, I'm still worried, let's just say it in front of your parents, hope you won't be scared." Wang Qiqi would rather show her kindness, "Auntie, I think you're not feeling well, why don't you go back and rest? Anyway, my dad and mom's matter hasn't been resolved yet, and you guys can't come over to help every day."

  Come every day, do I have to entertain you with good wine and food? Especially since I'm a vegetarian here, eating meat is not good for Auntie's and my mother's health.

  Wang Qiqi was a reason to throw things out, she knew that her uncle Song Wenbo and cousin Wang Rui were meat-eating ancestors, if lunch and dinner didn't have meat, their faces would immediately become very long.

  Wang Dagu was stunned, "Alas, vegetarian? That Qiqi is still a child, eating like this..." Originally, Wang Dagu thought that his sister and Li Cui would come over to help, then the two families could openly eat together. But there wasn't enough time, so they directly ordered takeout from nearby restaurants. If it was good, they'd eat more; if not, they wouldn't eat. This way, they could also force Wang Qiqi to agree to a private settlement early on. Who would have thought that this child Qiqi would be a vegetarian?

  Wang Rui was thinking about what her parents said on the road, and then thought about the dishes she had eaten at her uncle's house before. There were fish, meat, and shrimp, especially the dishes cooked by her aunt were absolutely delicious. Although her aunt was no longer there, her father said that they would have restaurant food later, which made Wang Rui very excited. "Dad, I don't like vegetarian food." What's good about those dishes?

  Wang Qi listened to Wang Rui's coquettish tone and the pitiful gaze she gave him when he entered, secretly amused in her heart. Although you have parents, do your parents have money? Although my parents are no longer here, what they left for me is far more valuable than what your parents can offer. This life, don't expect to live like a princess anymore. Those days of buying whatever you want with just a glance are gone and will only belong to me from now on.

  Wang Qiqi sadly raised her head, "I don't like eating vegetarian food either, but my parents passed away and we can only eat vegetarian food at home. This is also a way to accumulate good deeds for my parents. Uncle, since Xiaorui wants to eat meat, let Auntie stay at home and rest as before. You take care of Auntie and Xiaorui, I may not be good at cooking, but I can make simple vegetarian dishes. If you don't mind coming over during meal times, we can all eat vegetarian food together."

  Wang Daguai originally wanted to say, Qiqi you're a vegetarian, we can just order takeout from the restaurant, but he didn't expect Wang Qiqi to say something like that. Now what was he supposed to say next? Should they go out to eat and then bring back receipts for reimbursement? Forget it, if this got out, people would laugh at them, wasn't this a classic case of "eating to death"? "How about we bring some meat over, and Qiqi didn't you used to like eating shrimp? Tomorrow I'll get some shrimp."

  Wang Dagu thought that once Qiqi ate the shrimp, he would have a reason to bring his whole family over. But Qiqi was no ordinary person and had become wary of the two families' intentions. However, she had made sufficient preparations. "No need, Uncle," she said. "I've sworn an oath in front of my parents that before I understand their affairs and until they rest in peace, I will be a vegetarian. And at home, we only serve vegetarian dishes to our guests, which I personally prepare."

  Wang Qiqi raised her head and stared at them, "And these days I've been eating vegetarian food, it has no effect on my body, I think it's pretty good, really."

  Wang Dimei glared at her little brother, this guy was really something, with such a large sum of money waiting to be taken, but he still wanted to take advantage of the situation. "Alright, QiQi, listen to your uncle, the one who caused the accident wants to settle privately, and you're not very emotional about it, so he came to find your uncle."

  Wang Qiqi hummed, coldly looking at Wang Dagu and his wife, "I know that, the day after my parents had an accident, Auntie discussed this with me, for this..."

  Li Cui immediately interrupted, "That Qiqi, you can't just let your parents be placed in an ice coffin like that, it's unfilial and expensive too..." Li Cui didn't want Wang Qiqi to mention what happened that day again, the events of that day were a nightmare for Li Cui, she didn't want to relive them.

  "So you're saying that Auntie means this matter must be settled privately?" Wang Qiqi stared into Li Cui's eyes.

  Li Cui said, "I just made a suggestion, whether you agree or disagree is up to you."

  Wang Qiqi stared at Li Cui for a long time, then let out a long "oh" sound. "Aunts and uncles, you know what's going on, so it's fine. This afternoon, the leader of my dad's unit called me and asked if I had reached an agreement with the perpetrator, saying that even the compensation amount had been decided, which is 500,000 yuan."

  This wasn't Wang Qiqi trying to deceive anyone; she did receive a call at noon, but the leader's intention was also to hope that Wang Qiqi would agree to a private settlement. He vaguely mentioned the other party's background and said that the amount could be negotiated. Wang Qiqi said this because she wanted to stir up trouble for Wang Daguang.

  "This really scared me. I hadn't even met with the perpetrator, and Uncle and Aunt hadn't told me about this matter. How did they already decide on an amount? They also said that we could sign the agreement today and hand over the money... At the time, I was confused - how could such a major thing happen without the child of the victim knowing?"

  Wang Qiqi thought that Wang Dagui would not tell Wang Damei the actual amount of compensation, and even Li Cui would be kept in the dark.

  Wang Dagu was stunned when he heard Wang Qiqi say this. How could Qiqi know about the price they offered? He didn't think Wang Qiqi was talking nonsense, judging from her expression, she seemed to be in the know. But the problem was that only the family members of the perpetrator and himself knew about this amount. He didn't think the perpetrator would tell Wang Qiqi about it, and even if they could contact Wang Qiqi, they wouldn't go through him.

  Wang Daguai was so scared that he didn't notice Wang Damei, Song Wenbo and Li Cui looking at him with a certain gaze, otherwise he wouldn't be thinking about it in such a silly way.

  Song Wenbo was initially skeptical of what Wang Qiqi said, but later seeing his younger brother's expression, he understood that they had already made up their minds. They would take 200,000 yuan first and then split it with him, treating him like a fool.

  Of course, Song Wenbo knew that even Wang Qiqi knew the number now. Don't expect to get any money from your own family. No one has heard of anyone's brother dying and still giving inheritance to brothers and sisters on the premise that there are heirs. Thinking of this, "Qiqi, we just came to see you today. Your aunt is not in good health, so we'll go back first. Qiqi, if you have anything, just give us a call."

  Wang Dimei knew that this was not the time to settle accounts with Wang Dagui, but she also knew that what men said at this moment was the best strategy. Go back and don't come in again, although it's not been long, Wang Dimei knew that her younger brother wanted to take advantage of Qiqi, but now even Wang Dajun's leader is helping Qiqi.