The Reborn Girl Wants to Kill Me

Chapter 173 I am the useless father 4

Zhao Xuzong added the driver's V and transferred the money to him. Without waiting for Gu Xiaoyue to ask any more questions, he hung up the phone cursing.

Gu Xiaoyue's eyes were red with grievance.

Her release from prison was such a big event, but there wasn't even a ceremony, and Zhao Xuzong didn't even wait for her at home. How could she not feel aggrieved?

She sat on the sofa and cried silently. Zhao Xinxin moved the stool and started to clean the house by climbing up and down.

After a while, Gu Xiaoyue recovered from her emotions and noticed Zhao Xinxin's actions. She asked in confusion: "Xinxin, what are you doing?"

Zhao Xinxin had no time to talk to her. Zhao Xuzong and Zhao Kaiyuan were about to come back, and she had to clean up the house quickly, otherwise she would have no food to eat and would have to stand in the corner as punishment.

It was then that Gu Xiaoyue noticed that the clothes Zhao Xinxin was wearing, which she had bought for her two years ago, were obviously no longer suitable for her. Her arms and legs were much shorter.

Not to mention her clothes, Zhao Xinxin's hair was as messy as a honeycomb and her face was not very clean either.

She sighed.

Therefore, men should not be allowed to take care of children. They are careless and not as careful as women.

"Okay, Xinxin, stop it. Mom will wash you. Wait for your father and brother to come back, and then we'll go out for dinner together."

After Zhao Xinxin finished wiping, she put down the rag and washed her hands, letting Gu Xiaoyue mess with her.

"Mom will take you to buy some clothes later. Our Xinxin is the most beautiful little princess. She can't be so sloppy."

Zhao Xinxin sniffed: "Mom, are you going to buy me new clothes? But Dad says I'm a money-loser and he won't spend a penny on me."

Gu Xiaoyue stopped and stared with wide eyes: "Xinxin, what did you say?!"

Zhao Xinxin's tears dripped down and her crying became louder and louder. She had been scolding her father every day in the past two years. At first, her brother would help her, but later, he got annoyed. When her father scolded her, he would simply go back to the room and pretend not to hear.

She didn't dare talk back. Whenever she did, her father would beat her with a stick. It hurt so much and she was scared.

Gu Xiaoyue was stunned when she saw the injuries on Zhao Xinxin's body.

"Mom, take me away to find my dad."

Gu Xiaoyue slapped her on the back and said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about, kid? What real father? Xu Zong is your father!"

"Mom has been away for the past two years, and Dad has been taking care of you and your brother all by himself. It's inevitable that he gets angry. Don't hold a grudge against Dad. Besides, your biological dad is such a coward. What's the point of following him?"

Zhao Xinxin was about to retort immediately, but when she heard the door open, she didn't dare to say anything.

Zhao Xuzong came back drunk. As soon as he entered the door, he threw his shoes aside and lay down on the sofa.

"I'm so tired, you little bitch, go get me some water."

Zhao Xinxin went to the kitchen to pour water.

Gu Xiaoyue walked up to him with a smile, "Xu Zong, you didn't come to pick me up today."

Zhao Xuzong sneered: "What's the matter? Is being released from prison something that will bring honor to your family? Do you need me to use a loud speaker to publicize it for you?"

The door opened again and Zhao Kaiyuan came in with his schoolbag on his back. He looked very depressed at such a young age and his eyes were gloomy when he looked at people, which made people particularly dislike him.

When he saw Gu Xiaoyue, hatred flashed in his eyes. He then threw down his schoolbag and waved to Zhao Xinxin: "Come here."

Zhao Xinxin ran to his side and put her head on his lap. Zhao Kaiyuan patted her head like a puppy and said, "Be good."

Gu Xiaoyue realized belatedly that something was wrong.

She looked at Zhao Xuzong, who had taken off his shoes and was lying on the sofa with his feet up, as if he was about to fall asleep. She then looked at Zhao Kaiyuan, who was playing with Zhao Xinxin's hair with an indifferent expression on his face. Then she looked at Zhao Xinxin, who was like a pet, not daring to move.

"Zhao Xinxin, come here."

She frowned and called Zhao Xinxin. Zhao Xinxin looked up. Zhao Kaiyuan glanced at her unhappily and pulled Zhao Xinxin's hand hard. Zhao Xinxin couldn't help but cry out.

Zhao Xuzong reached out and picked up the shoes on the ground and threw them at her: "Now that you're back, go and cook. You and your daughter are both jinxes!"

Gu Xiaoyue pursed her lips and went to cook. After everyone finished eating, she washed all the clothes in the house and cleaned the kitchen at Zhao Xuzong's request. When she rubbed her aching waist and asked Zhao Xinxin about the current situation, she felt a black screen in front of her eyes and the sky was about to fall.

The Zhao family became penniless, and only this house was left, which was paid for by the two old men because they were afraid that their grandson would suffer injustice.

Zhao Xuzong was reluctant to work at first, thinking it was shameful. Later, when his family was really short of money, he reluctantly found a sales job and came home drunk every day.

But the money they earned was just enough for food and drink, and it was barely enough to pay Zhao Kaiyuan's tuition. Not to mention Zhao Xinxin, who simply didn't go to school. Zhao Xinxin, who only attended the kindergarten class, is now seven years old and doesn't even recognize a single word.

What made Gu Xiaoyue feel like a bolt from the blue was that Ji Yanli had become a new elite in the business world, much richer than the former Zhao family. It could be said that they were not even from the same class.

The reason why the Zhao family fell into decline was because of Ji Yanli's suppression.

Gu Xiaoyue couldn't help but look at the calendar to confirm that she was only in prison for two years, not twenty years. How come everything had turned out to be something she didn't recognize?

If she had known that Ji Yanli could become successful, she would have looked for Zhao Xuzong because her brain was rusty!

Zhao Xinxin said again: "Mom, take me to find my biological father. He will definitely treat us well."

Gu Xiaoyue pursed her lips and told her to go to sleep first. Her mind was in a mess now and she had to sort it out first.

She dragged her heavy feet to her and Zhao Xuzong's room. Zhao Xuzong was already fast asleep with his head covered. She pushed him, and he mumbled a curse word, turned over and went back to sleep. The family reunion and marital love she had imagined were not there at all. The fatigue of the day came over her, and she finally couldn't help but punched the pillow hard.

The next day, Gu Xiaoyue got up early. The habit she developed in prison made her get up at dawn.

By the time the others woke up, she had already prepared breakfast.

"Kaiyuan, Xinxin, come and eat. Xuzong, help the child wash his hands."

Zhao Xuzong acted as if she didn't hear anything. She sat on the stool and started eating the bun without brushing her teeth. Zhao Kaiyuan ignored her. Only Zhao Xinxin hesitated for a moment and went to wash her hands first.

Just after taking a bite of food, Zhao Xuzong suddenly said: "Go out and find a job today."

Gu Xiaoyue was stunned and looked at him.

Zhao Xuzong sneered: "If it weren't for you mother and daughter, I would still be living my good life. You've hurt us like this, and you still want me to support you, right?"

Gu Xiaoyue: "But, I've been in jail, so many companies won't want me."

"Then find a job that wants you. Whatever you do, I say again, no one in the family wants to eat free rice."

The elegance he once had was no longer visible on Zhao Xuzong. In fact, because of his frequent drinking, his belly was bulging, his hairline was receding, and his face was greasy from not having time to wash it in the morning. He looked like a greasy middle-aged man.