Chapter 39: Chu Wanning: I Still Have to Go Home and Have Dinner with My Husband!

"Mommy, Mommy! Is that sports car outside a birthday gift for me? I love it so much!"

Great! The whole cast is finally assembled!

The stepsister from another mother has arrived!

Qiu Yuanyuan pushed the door open, but upon seeing Chu Wanning, she suddenly remembered that her hurried return home was meant to tell her parents that Chu Wanning had gotten involved with Lu Siyan.

Before she could say a word, her mother had signaled for her to go upstairs. Because she felt guilty about her role in Chu Wanning’s "death," she felt a flicker of fear and decided to retreat to her bedroom without a fuss.

"Alright, my time is limited, and I need to get home to have dinner with my husband, so let's make this quick," Chu Wanning said, checking her watch. "I’m giving you an hour to take your personal belongings. I’m reclaiming this villa."

She added with a smile, "Is that clear?"

Qiu Tian completely lost it.

From the moment he first saw Chu Wanning today, he sensed that his daughter had changed, and he was right.

Fang Hongyu laughed mockingly. "You silly girl, what kind of joke are you making? You want us to move out?"

Chu Wanning shrugged. "If you’d prefer to roll out, that would be even better! Want to put on a performance for me?"

Fang Hongyu could no longer contain her fury. She had spent years grooming this girl to be a failure, and now this "failure" dared to defy her and demand she vacate the house. She had no intention of leaving; this villa was part of Chu Xi’s dowry, and she was determined to seize everything that belonged to her.

Hearing Chu Wanning’s words, she lunged at her, claws bared.

Chu Wanning remained seated, as steady as a rock.

In the next instant, a loud thud echoed through the room as Fang Hongyu was kicked squarely into the corner.

Old A stood before Chu Wanning, looked her over, and asked, "Miss Ning, are you alright?"

Chu Wanning shook her head. A group of men in black filed in and filled the living room in an orderly fashion.

Qiu Tian was momentarily distracted by the scene, and for the first time, he felt a spark of fear. "Wan... Wanning, what... what are you doing?"

"Hm? Did you not hear what I said earlier? Qiu, you should spend some money to get your hearing checked," she remarked. Otherwise, how would she be able to enjoy tormenting him?

Qiu Yuanyuan, who had been eavesdropping upstairs, rushed down in a panic. "Mom! Mom, are you okay?" But seeing the crowd of men in black, she dared not get too close to Fang Hongyu.

"Oh, I almost forgot about you," Chu Wanning said, looking at Qiu Yuanyuan with an innocent expression. "Put down everything you’ve taken of mine. If you dare walk away with even one item, I don’t mind leaving behind one of your fingers."

Qiu Yuanyuan, who was already on the verge of exploding, held it back only because of the intimidating presence around them. Her fists were clenched, her eyes bloodshot, and she looked as if she wanted to devour someone.

Chu Wanning spoke indifferently, "Ugly."

She turned back to Qiu Tian. "Qiu, you have fifty-five minutes left. Once the time is up, if you come back, it will be considered trespassing."

"Wanning, I am your father!" Qiu Tian insisted firmly.

"Sure. Since I’ve called you that for so many years, I’m showing you some face. Otherwise, do you think I’d be wasting my breath here? Besides, it’s not even certain whether you’ll remain my father in the future, don't you think?" Chu Wanning said, her fox-like eyes narrowing.

Qiu Tian was now certain that Chu Wanning knew the truth. How could that be?

"Be sensible, Qiu. You might still be able to live out a decent old age."

"Go pack! Why are you just standing there? Yuanyuan, go help your mother!" Qiu Tian roared at the mother and daughter.

Chu Wanning was surprised: *He’s actually compromising?*

"I’m not moving! I’m not moving! I’d rather die than move!" Fang Hongyu shrieked like a madwoman.

Qiu Yuanyuan wanted to tear Chu Wanning apart, but she knew better—especially now that she knew Chu Wanning had the backing of the Lu family.

"Fine! Then just wait for the time to expire. I’ll have you and your things tossed out together. Did you hear that, Uncle A?"

"Yes, Miss Ning!"

Qiu Tian stepped forward and dragged them both upstairs by their arms.

Others might not know the history of the villa, but Qiu Tian knew it all too well—it was the one thing he hated mentioning, a constant reminder that he was merely a man who had married into the family.

"Let go of me! Let go! I’m not leaving!" Fang Hongyu screamed. She knew that if she left, she would lose her last bargaining chip. She had hoped to squeeze more value out of that woman, even after her death. Weren’t those people still looking for her? They would surely pay a fortune for information.

Chu Wanning frowned; Fang Hongyu’s desperate refusal to leave piqued her interest.

"Where is the housekeeper?" Chu Wanning called out.

"M-miss, I’m here!"

"Where is Uncle Chu?" Chu Wanning asked coldly.

"He... he was dismissed."

"Get out of my sight!"

Chu Wanning was truly furious now. Uncle Chu had been left to her mother by her grandfather. She never expected them to be so shameless as to dismiss him.

Old A spoke up suddenly, "Miss Ning, I’ve brought Chu Bin with me."