Chapter 147: Chapter 147: Slapping the Fake Heiress 48
Zhao Han handed over the documents to Song Ruyi and Zhao Mingrui.
Zhao Mingrui, after reading, was so angry he almost flipped the table: "What on earth does Zhao Mingzhu intend to do?"
Song Ruyi, however, had a face full of disappointment and sadness: "I never expected that we really raised an ingrate."
Zhao Han rubbed his temples: "Do you still remember what Xiao Yuan said?"
Song Ruyi nodded: "That child was right in reminding us."
Zhao Han then played a recording pen Xiao Yuan had given him on his departure, hearing inside how the Liu Family urged Zhao Mingzhu to take over all of Zhao Family’s properties. Zhao Han felt even more disappointed and also more resolute to completely sever ties with Zhao Mingzhu.
"Did you hear that? Zhao Mingzhu probably indeed harbors such thoughts."
Thinking of this possibility, Song Ruyi felt a chill all over.
The Zhao Family business is still doing quite well, not top-notch, but well-known in the Capital. Handling such a large business is not an easy task for Zhao Mingzhu.
Besides, the Zhao Family doesn’t consist of just Zhao Mingzhu alone. Zhao Mingzhu is only the adopted daughter, the biological children of the Zhao Family, even if Zhao Han and Song Ruyi were to die, Zhao Family’s assets would still be passed on to Anning and Zhao Mingrui.
Unless all the Zhao Family members died out, Zhao Mingzhu could only then possibly take over Zhao Family’s wealth.
Thinking about how the family used to dote on and trust Zhao Mingzhu, if she really intended harm, it wouldn’t be too difficult.
She had countless ways to kill all four members of the Zhao Family without raising any suspicions.
After that, Zhao Mingzhu could use the Zhao Family’s wealth to support those scum at the Liu Family.
Song Ruyi gritted her teeth: "Tomorrow, let’s just send her back to the Liu Family, we cannot afford to keep such a person."
Zhao Mingrui sneered: "Just sending her back to the Liu Family is letting them off too easily, no, I need to think of a way to teach them a lesson."
Zhao Han waved his hand: "You don’t need to worry about this, your main task now is to study, mom and dad will handle these matters."
Anning took the documents from Zhao Mingrui to read; they were filled with evidence that Zhao Mingzhu had been in contact with the Liu Family people for years.
The previous visits of the Liu Family to the Capital were all arranged under Zhao Mingzhu’s instructions, including some call records.
Of course, all this evidence was found and handed over to the Detective Agency by An Xin.
Zhao Mingzhu was cautious in contacting the Liu Family members. Using the Detective Agency to investigate would not have yielded results so quickly.
It was only because An Xin took action that they were able to uncover it so early.
The information in the documents was very detailed.
When Zhao Mingzhu first contacted the Liu Family, how it started, how often she contacted thereafter, what the content of the communications was, everything was clearly written.
The Liu Family people were careless, and since they considered Zhao Mingzhu their own daughter, they surely spoke without reserve. Their words, if heard by outsiders, would infuriate them, let alone Zhao Han.
No wonder Zhao Han’s blood pressure rose after seeing these documents.
Anning finished reading and placed them on the table, squatting in front of Zhao Han and softly said, holding his hand: "Dad, don’t be angry anymore. Zhao Mingzhu is not worth your anger."
Zhao Mingrui also advised: "Yes, even if not for anything else, for sister’s sake, you have to take care of your health, sister just came back, there’s a lot she doesn’t understand, she still needs you and mom to protect and guide her."
Zhao Han, looking at his two children in front of him and then at the soft and tender Anning, sighed deeply: "Forget it, let’s consider these fifteen years wasted. From now on, Zhao Mingzhu is no longer a part of our Zhao Family. From here on out, she will carry the last name Liu, only Liu."
Zhao Mingrui then remembered something else: "Dad, what about the funds and real estate registered in Liu Mingzhu’s name?"
Zhao Han sneered: "Funds? Your mom and I have already transferred those, and we only left her one property, the rest have already been transferred to Anning’s name."
Zhao Mingrui was stunned.
He didn’t even know about this at all.
He looked at Zhao Han, thinking that Zhao Han must have been guarding against Liu Mingzhu for a while now.
Song Ruyi sat down and poured some water for Zhao Han: "Why leave her a property?"
Zhao Han’s smile grew colder: "Consider it as bait. Once the bait is placed, it’s time to fish for the big catch."
Song Ruyi’s personality is somewhat lofty, her thoughts straightforward and not very deep.
But Zhao Han, experienced in the business world for many years, is a true old fox. His cunning schemes are something the much younger Liu Mingzhu cannot match. Anning thought, with Zhao Han taking action, Liu Mingzhu’s days ahead would be miserable.
Others are unaware of Zhao Han’s plans.
But the strategically-minded Anning understands.
If Liu Mingzhu had nothing, she might not be treated significantly upon returning to the Liu Family and might even strive harder.
But, with a little something in her hands, she would try all means to protect her belongings.
And those in the Liu Family are blood-suckers; knowing what Liu Mingzhu has, they would certainly try to snatch it away.
The Liu Family favors sons over daughters. Even if Liu Mingzhu is their biological daughter, they wouldn’t value her much.
After all, a daughter who hasn’t been around for fifteen years and a son who grew up beside them naturally have more emotional bias towards the son.
By then, the Liu Family would want to seize Liu Mingzhu’s property for Liu Qing.
Thus, a war with the Liu Family would be inevitable for Liu Mingzhu.
Driven out by the Zhao Family, Liu Mingzhu would also inevitably grow rapidly, employing cunning tactics on certain people, and their outcomes wouldn’t be good.
And when the Liu Family realizes their increasing misery is due to Liu Mingzhu, they would certainly be desperate, even willing to drag Liu Mingzhu down with them.
Zhao Han using just a property and a bit of money to make Liu Mingzhu and the Liu Family destroy each other effortlessly resolved his enemies, truly a cost-effective strategy.
Anning also felt it was very cost-effective.
However, she understood Zhao Han’s thoughts but would not share them with Song Ruyi and Zhao Mingrui. Her current character setting couldn’t be compromised.
Anning appeared naive but was wholeheartedly devoted to Zhao Han, agreeing to whatever Zhao Han said, which comforted Zhao Han quite a bit.
Zhao Han patted Anning’s head: "Okay, dad is not angry anymore, don’t worry. It’s getting late, go to sleep early."
"Okay."
Anning nodded and agreed: "You should also sleep early."
She then said to Song Ruyi: "Mom, don’t overthink it, as long as our family is well, everything else is minor."
Song Ruyi’s eyes welled up: "Mom understands, go to sleep now."
After sending Anning and Zhao Mingrui upstairs to rest, Song Ruyi then helped Zhao Han upstairs.
Upon entering the bedroom, she went to the bathroom to run a hot bath for Zhao Han. When Song Ruyi came out of the bathroom, Zhao Han whispered to her: "After Liu Mingzhu’s household registration is transferred to the Liu Family and her surname is changed, secretly give her some money."
Song Ruyi thought Zhao Han couldn’t let go of Liu Mingzhu, looking at him with puzzled eyes.
Zhao Han smiled: "I’m not the kind who doesn’t know what to choose. Our own daughter is smart and filial, sacrificing an adopted daughter who doesn’t hold us in her heart is just that, a sacrifice. I’m telling you to give her money for another reason."
Seeing Zhao Han didn’t want to elaborate, Song Ruyi didn’t ask further.