"Wan Yuntao, Sui Sui is my daughter. Even you can't make her suffer like this! If you say such ridiculous things again, you'll be forcing Sui Sui and me to move out!"
Nan Zhizhi's words were forceful, her tone leaving no room for negotiation.
Lu Xuetong, on the other hand, subtly shifted her gaze upon hearing Nan Zhizhi's words, as if deep in thought.
It was only a moment before she quickly returned to normal, then smiled with a worried expression, acting as a mediator.
"Sister Zhizhi, why are you making such a big deal out of it? We're all family. Yuntao was just worried about Jiaojiao and spoke without thinking. Right, Yuntao?"
As she spoke, she subtly nudged Wan Yuntao, her actions and demeanor making it seem as if they were the couple.
And Wan Yuntao, surprisingly, softened his expression in response.
"Yes, I shouldn't have said that."
As they spoke, their eyes met unintentionally. Wan Yuntao seemed to have received her signal and continued to coax her gently.
"Zhizhi, I shouldn't have said I wanted to send Sui Sui away without asking why. She's our child; I was just too anxious."
Seeing Nan Zhizhi's expression soften slightly because of his words, Wan Yuntao continued.
"But look, Jiaojiao has fallen twice on Sui Sui's first day back home. There's definitely some kind of energy clash between the two of them. How about this?
I heard that twin sisters have complementary energies. Also, Sui Sui needs an identity now that she's back. We'll tell everyone they're twin sisters. That way, neither child will feel wronged."
Nan Zhizhi frowned slightly.
If Wan Yuntao had made this request at the beginning, she would have rejected it without a second thought.
She could accept continuing to raise Jiaojiao as before, but she wouldn't allow anyone to touch Sui Sui's unique identity.
But after what had just happened, and with Wan Yuntao's obvious concession in his tone, Nan Zhizhi didn't want Sui Sui to be disliked by her father the moment she got home.
She kept a straight face, but ultimately, she conceded.
"Alright..."
Nan Zhizhi's obvious concession brightened the eyes of the other two.
If Nan Zhizhi could recall the Broken Window Effect at this moment, she would have realized that—
Whether it was Wan Yuntao saying he wanted Little A-Sui to leave temporarily, or Lu Xuetong's persuasion, it was all to get her to agree to announce to the public that the two children were actually twins.
That way, Jiaojiao would still be the proper young lady of the Wan family.
She would still have a legitimate identity.
After all…
She was, after all, Wan Yuntao's biological child.
The two of them were just starting to show a hint of satisfaction when they heard Nan Zhizhi's softened tone, but then, Little A-Sui's milky voice chimed in, interrupting Nan Zhizhi's words.
"A-Sui and she are not twins."
Little A-Sui never pretended.
She said this with a serious expression, as if stating a fact.
Her words caused Wan Yuntao, who had just relaxed his expression, to darken again, and Lu Xuetong's arms, holding Jiaojiao, tightened slightly.
At the same time, on the other side, Wan Shuo, who had finally calmed down, exploded again when he heard this, pointing at Little A-Sui and shouting,
"Why do you disagree?!"
Although it was Mom who made the decision to adopt him back then, he knew from the moment he came to this family that he had to please Jiaojiao, his younger sister, to win his father's affection.
Everything he had in this family was because of Jiaojiao.
Now that his father was clearly more concerned about Jiaojiao, even if this little one was his parents' biological child, he would only acknowledge Jiaojiao as his sister.
It was her good fortune that Jiaojiao was willing to be twins with her, so why wouldn't she agree?!
Wan Yuntao also stared at A-Sui with a stern expression.
"You're young, so you should listen to what the adults say. Don't always defy your elders."
A child who talked back like this… how could she be as likable as his Jiaojiao?
Little A-Sui, unfazed by Wan Yuntao's heavy, oppressive glare, tilted her head. Her little voice was still full of conviction.
"A-Sui isn't twins with her."
Hearing the same line again, Wan Yuntao was annoyed and about to explode when the little girl continued matter-of-factly,
"Even though she and A-Sui are both Daddy's daughters, A-Sui and she have different mothers. A-Sui isn't twins with her."
Two different mothers couldn't possibly give birth to twins, could they?
This Daddy is so confused.
Little A-Sui thought to herself, oblivious to the expressions of Wan Yuntao and Lu Xuetong, who froze the moment she said those words, and... Nan Zhizhi's disbelieving eyes.
Nan Zhizhi felt like she was hallucinating. When she finally understood what Little A-Sui had said, she couldn't help but lower her head and confirm with the child in her arms,
"Sui Sui, what did you say?"
Her words also jolted Wan Yuntao, who was equally frozen. The bewilderment and panic in his eyes were quickly replaced by a surge of anger.
"What nonsense are you talking about?!"
Simultaneously with Wan Yuntao's furious questioning, Nan Zhizhi's suppressed growl echoed.
"You're not allowed to yell at my child!"
Her tone was heavy with fury, but her arms, holding Little A-Sui, remained gentle.
Little A-Sui, though only four and a half years old, had after all seen big scenes, and of course, wouldn't be frightened by a single shout from her trashy father.
At this moment, she tilted her head, her black, clear eyes fixed on him, her tone still serious and righteous.
"A-Sui isn't talking nonsense. Although she's also Daddy's child, A-Sui doesn't like her and doesn't want to be twins with her."
Wan Yuntao felt a sudden, inexplicable sense of guilt under her gaze, which seemed to see through everything.
This was clearly just a four-and-a-half-year-old child.
Even though it was possible she was talking nonsense, why did she have to say this...
Everyone present thought A-Sui was just talking nonsense as children do, except for Driver Xiao Wang, who was standing to the side.
Xiao Wang, who had personally experienced the young miss's unusual nature, subconsciously believed her words at this moment.
Miss Jiaojiao must be the president's own flesh and blood!
God, this is some big news!
He needs to eat well.
Jiaojiao didn't know what had happened yet. She just turned her head and shouted matter-of-factly,
"I'm Daddy's child! I don't want to be twins with you either!"
Lu Xuetong heard her speak and was afraid she would say something else, so she instinctively covered her mouth. Then, she gently persuaded,
"Kids are just joking, Yuntao, you and Sister Zhizhi don't need to take it seriously..."
It would have been fine if she hadn't spoken. The moment she did, Little A-Sui's gaze immediately turned towards her.
Those black and white eyes stared at her, and Lu Xuetong felt a sudden jolt in her heart.
She was just about to leave when she heard the child's tender voice again. Pointing at Lu Xuetong, she said something that shocked everyone present once more.
"A-Sui isn't joking, she's Daddy's and this auntie's child~"
It was like a clap of thunder out of the blue.
In an instant, everyone present, regardless of age, was stunned by Little A-Sui's words.