Thinking of this, the beggar suddenly burst into loud laughter.
Yan Xiao quickly moved away, afraid the beggar would hug her again.
Kong Yalan, standing beside her, narrowed her eyes and scrutinized the beggar.
Although she looked dirty and her clothes were a bit tattered, she still recognized them instantly as the latest Chanel haute couture.
And the shoes on her feet, though a bit worn, were also from a luxury brand.
After assessing the beggar before her, Kong Yalan said to Yan Xiao, "Xiaoxiao, don't be rude."
"Mom, she's just a lunatic, why won't you let me say it."
"Don't forget we're in the capital, we're here for business, not to cause trouble."
Kong Yalan's words made Yan Xiao swallow back everything she was about to say.
Kong Yalan brought Yan Xiao back to the Yao family. Mr. Yao, who hadn't seen his biological granddaughter in years, became particularly emotional upon seeing the mark on Yan Xiao. He looked at Kong Yalan and asked, "Weren't there two children back then? Where is the other one?"
"I named the other one Yan Yi. He was sickly for many years and ultimately couldn't overcome his illness. He has already passed away."
Mr. Yao didn't doubt Kong Yalan's words. Looking at Yan Xiao, perhaps seeing his daughter in such a state, he felt regret and wanted to compensate Yan Xiao.
To Mr. Yao's surprise, Yan Xiao not only didn't resent his actions back then, but she even greeted him warmly.
This made Mr. Yao feel even more remorseful, realizing his narrow-mindedness back then.
After sending Yan Xiao to the Yao family, Kong Yalan began to collaborate with Yan Xiao from within and outside, commencing her new plan.
Kong Yalan rushed back to Yancheng. As soon as the plane landed, Kong Yalan eagerly called Yan Xi.
Yan Xi paused slightly upon seeing the familiar number. After so long, if Kong Yalan hadn't called, Yan Xi might have forgotten this person existed.
Yan Xi didn't want any contact with Kong Yalan and decided not to answer the call.
However, Kong Yalan was not one to give up easily.
She sent Yan Xi a text message.
"Don't you want to know who your biological father is? You can come to the meeting with Yan Yi."
This matter had always been a thorn in Yan Xi's heart. She had always wondered, if Yan Jiapeng wasn't her biological father, then who was?
If she could find her biological father, she wanted to ask him personally why he abandoned her and Yi Yi back then.
If he didn't want them, why did he give birth to them?
Yan Xi knew that Yi Yi couldn't be stressed right now. Unsure of what kind of people her biological parents were, Yan Xi decided not to tell Yi Yi yet and went to the meeting alone.
When Yan Xi arrived at the restaurant, Kong Yalan was already waiting for her.
Seeing Yan Xi, Kong Yalan quickly waved at her. Yan Xi took a deep breath. It was too late to escape, so she had no choice but to go to the meeting.
Yan Xi sat opposite Kong Yalan, observing her. It seemed she had been doing alright during this time.
Yan Xi had initially thought that with the Yan family's bankruptcy, Yan Xiao's disappearance, and Yan Jiapeng's imprisonment, Kong Yalan, even if alive, wouldn't be living well.
Now, it seemed Yan Xi had overthought things.
Kong Yalan dialed a number and then asked, "Where are you?"
Yan Xi had a bad premonition. Were there others involved?
Just as Yan Xi was pondering, a middle-aged man suddenly appeared. The first time he saw Yan Xi, his eyes held a hint of greed.
Yan Xi felt a strong aversion to this man from the bottom of her heart.
Kong Yalan cleared her throat, signaling the man to calm down.
Receiving the signal from Kong Yalan, the man sat down and sized up Yan Xi.
"Speak, what do you want to tell me today?"
Yan Xi asked directly, shaking him off.
"His name is Song Cheng, the eldest young master of the Song family. He was notorious for gambling and was heavily in debt, eventually being kicked out by the Song family. He is your biological father. As for your biological mother, she was likely a bar hostess. He had a wild night at a bar, and a year later, you and Yan Yi were left at the Song family's doorstep with a note saying you and Yan Yi were Song Cheng's flesh and blood. The Song family also conducted DNA tests, and it was confirmed. However, the Song family is a prominent clan, and such scandals of illegitimate children would affect Song Cheng's future development. Therefore, the Song family sent you and Yan Yi to us for care."
Song Cheng looked at Yan Xi and chuckled foolishly.
Yan Xi could no longer think straight.
She had imagined countless scenarios of what it would be like to meet her biological parents, but when she actually saw Song Cheng and heard Kong Yalan's words, Yan Xi found she couldn't accept this reality.
So, she and Yi Yi were unwanted children.
Yan Xi noticed Song Cheng's gaze fixed on her, making her very uncomfortable.
Yan Xi closed her eyes in despair.
"Yan Xi, over the years you've been with the Yan family, I can't say I treated you and Yan Yi exceptionally well, but we did what we had to do. Unexpectedly, you were ungrateful and broke up my good family. Now, I'm returning you to your biological father. Whether you choose to acknowledge each other is your business, it has nothing to do with me. I have only one request: I want Fu Yanting to give me five hundred million."
"Are you crazy? You want five hundred million? Why don't you go rob a bank!"
Yan Xi's eyes widened in disbelief. She had always known Kong Yalan was ambitious, but Yan Xi never expected her ambition to be so great, demanding five hundred million right off the bat.
Let alone the fact that she was currently having issues with Fu Yanting and their relationship wasn't good; even if their relationship was good, Fu Yanting wouldn't have that much money to give Kong Yalan.
Fu Yanting was rich, but his money didn't grow on trees.
How could he give it away so readily, and five hundred million at that?
"Yan Xi, didn't Fu Yanting tell you? He owns a mine. That mine alone is worth a fortune. A mere five hundred million is just a drop in the bucket for Fu Yanting."
Yan Xi truly didn't know Fu Yanting was that wealthy. However, even if Fu Yanting was rich, that was his money, and it had nothing to do with her.
"Yan Xi, I'll give you only two choices. If you don't go find Fu Yanting and demand five hundred million, then don't blame me for being ruthless."
With that, Kong Yalan got up and left.
Yan Xi didn't know what Kong Yalan planned to do to her. This unknown fear consumed her entire being.
Yan Xi closed her eyes in despair.
What could she do to completely escape these people?
And Yi Yi, Yi Yi hadn't fully recovered. If Yi Yi found out about this, he definitely wouldn't be able to bear it.
Yan Xi didn't know how she got back to the villa. By the time Yan Xi returned, Fu Yanting was already waiting for her at home.