Xu Zhongyi arrived at customs.

Grandmother Yu changed into the clothes that Sun Chunsheng had delivered in the afternoon. It truly showed how clothes make the person – the elderly lady instantly became quite dignified. This dignity wasn’t propped up by jewelry, as she wasn’t wearing any such accessories. The fabric wasn’t particularly expensive either, but the clothes Sun Chunsheng made fit perfectly and looked elegant. True dignity came from within – when a person possessed extensive knowledge and experience, they naturally carried themselves with confidence!

Xia Xiaolan didn’t mention anything about Tang Yuanyue’s father’s urgent illness. Tang Yuanyue had no connection to Grandmother Yu anyway, so why bring it up and spoil Grandmother Yu’s mood?

“It’s nothing, these clothes suit you perfectly.”

Grandmother Yu had heard something about an illness, but since Xia Xiaolan didn’t elaborate, she didn’t pursue the matter.

After about half an hour, Xu Zhongyi and his group’s car arrived.

While Grandmother Yu remained in the room, Old Ivan went to the entrance to receive Tina.

Although Tina called Wilson’s uncle and aunt, outsiders unaware of the situation might think these two were her actual grandparents!

Xia Xiaolan watched from the window as the Wilsons flanked Tina on either side.

“Aren’t you worried at all?”

Liu Fen felt something was off. “…Why do I feel like these two want to snatch the child?”

What would be the point of taking Tina away?

For her money?

Grandmother Yu sneered, “That depends on whether they can succeed. If she wasn’t a Xu family child, I wouldn’t bother getting involved. But since she is a Xu, I must take action.”

Though she despised Cui Yiru, the child was indeed from the Xu family, so she couldn’t let her aversion to Cui Yiru affect her treatment of Tina.

Grandmother Yu could view the situation rationally. Blood relations were established by birth, but emotional bonds could be cultivated over time. Her trip to Pengcheng was precisely to build a relationship with Tina!

Of course, her methods of building this relationship might not meet ordinary people’s expectations.

Grandmother Yu remained exceptionally calm, letting the Wilsons coddle Tina.

At the hotel entrance, Xu Zhongyi frowned as Xu Changle rushed to speak:

“Tina, you can talk with Uncle Ivan and the others later. I see they won’t be leaving China anytime soon. Grandmother learned we were returning to China and arrived in Pengcheng days ago, waiting to meet you. You’re already 19, and this is her first time seeing you…”

Mrs. Wilson laughed, “If it weren’t for the DNA test, even if Tina were 29, this ‘grandmother’ wouldn’t have thought to meet her, right?”

Old Ivan’s face darkened. “Cynthia, don’t say such things. Chinese people place great importance on blood relations. The elderly lady’s actions completely align with Chinese customs.”

Was Old Ivan defending Grandmother? Something seemed odd about this.

“Let’s go. Standing at the entrance talking nonsense is a waste of time. You’ll understand what kind of person your grandmother is once you meet her.”

Xu Zhongyi also wanted to know exactly what the Wilsons were planning. Currently, Tina trusts these two completely. If they could prove the Wilsons had ill intentions and expose their true nature, Tina would surely be devastated. At that point, with care from her family, she would more easily accept them and fully consider herself a member of the Xu family – this was why Xu Zhongyi tolerated the Wilsons.

Of course, while he tolerated their presence, he wouldn’t tolerate their provocations. Xu Zhongyi wasn’t entirely without temper; when pushback was needed, he would give it!

Tina felt uncomfortable inside. The DNA paternity test results had made her previous behavior seem quite foolish. No matter how much she resisted, she was undeniably a Xu family child.

Had Xu Zhongyi caused Zhang Jiadong’s death?

It seemed Zhang Jiadong had first…

Emotionally, she sided with Zhang Jiadong.

But from rational and moral perspectives, her emotional bias couldn’t stand.

This was why Tina had been willfully avoiding reality all along.

The DNA test results had added weight to the Xu family’s side. When it was confirmed she was Xu Zhongyi’s daughter, Tina hadn’t ecstatically rushed to embrace the Xu family. She was observing, remaining vigilant… and feeling conflicted.

How should she treat the Xu family members?

Seeing Xu Zhongyi didn’t inspire filial affection but rather fear.

And her yet-unseen grandmother – how formidable would that elderly lady be?

Tina grew anxious from Old Ivan and Cynthia’s back-and-forth commentary. When Xu Zhongyi called her to go upstairs, the elevator arrived quickly, giving Tina no more time to prepare.

She felt lost and helpless. Mrs. Wilson promptly grabbed her arm: “Don’t be afraid, I’m here with you. If…”

If she turns out to be a difficult old lady, we’ll leave immediately.

Mrs. Wilson hadn’t finished speaking when the door suddenly opened. An elderly lady with neatly combed silver hair stood in the doorway, giving Mrs. Wilson a glance that startled her.

This old lady – had she been quietly listening at the door?

Just what kind of person was she?

“Mother.”

“Grandmother!”

Grandmother Yu nodded to Xu Zhongyi and his son. “It’s good you’re back. Let’s all go inside to talk.”

Her gaze fell on Tina, examining her from head to toe. Tina unconsciously took a step back. She had never encountered someone so stern, whose unsmiling face bore wrinkles that all spoke of being formidable.

This was… her grandmother?

Little did Tina know that Grandmother Yu was also secretly frowning. How could that unfaithful woman Cui Yiru raise a Xu family daughter like this?

A girl raised in wealth might be spoiled, but this one was spoiled in all the wrong ways, without any opinion of her own!

Despicable!

Cui Yiru truly deserved death!

Unfaithful as a wife and incompetent as a mother!

Grandmother Yu cursed Cui Yiru viciously in her heart.

Her wrinkles remained unrelaxed as she grudgingly nodded to Tina: “Come inside to talk as well.”

Her tone brooked no refusal. Tina didn’t dare meet Grandmother Yu’s eyes.

Mrs. Wilson pulled Tina’s hand forward: “Child, don’t be afraid. This is something you must face. Let’s go in together-“

As Tina stepped into the room, Grandmother Yu blocked the Wilsons. She had been speaking Chinese before but now switched to English:

“Wait. I didn’t invite you in.”

Tina anxiously said, “Aunt Cynthia should come in!”

Grandmother Yu turned to look at her. “Are you speaking to me? I don’t care how Cui Yiru raised her child, but I know that those who eagerly push to be elders are either foolish or malicious. I don’t know which they are, but right now we’re handling family matters, and some people are shameless enough to interfere – that shows extremely poor breeding. Yet they dare to think they have status and are in a different class from the poor – well, that’s true, since even the poor don’t have such thick skin!”

When had the Wilsons ever been scolded so directly?

How dare this Chinese old lady speak to them this way?

How dare she?

She was different from ordinary Chinese elderly women – her English was quite good.

“You-“

“BANG!”

Grandmother Yu’s forceful door slam was the response to Mrs. Wilson.

The door closed right in front of Mrs. Wilson’s nose, nearly hitting it.

“…How dare she be so rude?!”

Shouldn’t this be the time to soften one’s attitude?

Just like Xu Zhongyi and Xu Changle – though they had major issues with her, they had to endure because of Tina’s feelings!