Chapter 90: with translation of chapter title

Zhang Meng cried as she ran away, then bumped into someone; Su Xiwei was hit head-on, stepped back, and her face instantly showed disgust.

But seeing Zhang Meng, whom she had met before, she suitably hid her expression.

She even asked concernedly, "Mengmeng? Why are you crying? Shouldn't you be in anatomy class right now?"

Su Xiwei had kept an eye on Leng Yi's schedule; after all, Leng Yi was a fish in her pond, a cold and aloof medical school heartthrob, and flirting with him was still nice.

Seeing Su Xiwei, Zhang Meng forgot her previous dislike of Su Xiwei for flirting with Leng Yi; having a common enemy, she had a hidden agenda and immediately said:

"Weiwei, a female student from another school has joined our anatomy class; I don't know why Leng Yi is being friendly toward her, and even Professor Gao is taking very good care of her!"

Su Xiwei wondered in her heart, could there actually be a woman who could make Leng Yi care?

After all, she and Leng Yi had been ambiguous for so long, yet Leng Yi had never taken the initiative to get close to her; at most he merely allowed her proximity and verbal intimacy.

Su Xiwei felt displeased; now Feng Yan remained unconscious, Leng Yi had fallen for another woman, and Yan Fanqing had outright blocked her contact.

In a moment, her fish pond had all blown up; how could Su Xiwei, who always boasted of boundless charm, tolerate that!

She absentmindedly comforted Zhang Meng with a few words, but her tone was probing the person's appearance and build.

Zhang Meng, upon hearing Su Xiwei's inquiry, immediately cooperated fully and told her everything about Su Xiyan.

The more Su Xiwei listened, the stranger she felt; she thought Zhang Meng's description sounded very familiar, even the person's name was on the tip of her tongue.

But Su Xiwei forcibly suppressed that thought: No way! Absolutely not! Su Xiyan, as the Yan family's eldest daughter-in-law, why would she suddenly run to school?

But Zhang Meng's words completely shattered Su Xiwei's thought: "I heard Professor Gao call her Su classmate!"

Su Xiwei's gaze sharpened—it really was Su Xiyan!

Seeing Su Xiwei take interest, Zhang Meng said no more.

She had already earned Leng Yi's dislike, and Leng Yi never liked her; to teach that woman a lesson, naturally she needed Su Xiwei.

Feeling pleased, after speaking, Zhang Meng left.

After Zhang Meng left, Su Xiwei stood in place for a while.

Soon, the end-of-class bell rang, and as the student crowd surged, they streamed out of the teaching building.

Su Xiwei, not knowing what she was thinking, sneaked toward the anatomy room where Su Xiyan had been in class.

After the anatomy class ended, Su Xiyan returned to the Yan Family Old Residence.

After returning home, she saw Yan Moci's car also there, and felt pleased.

Needless to say, after being apart from Yan Moci for most of the day, she actually felt anticipation for his return.

But unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the door, she saw Yan Laotaiye seated in the main hall of the old residence, and beside him sat a middle-aged couple; next to the middle-aged woman was a young girl about her age.

Seeing this scene, Su Xiyan's heart gave a sudden jolt.

"Xiyan, you're back."

Yan Moci was not present; Yan Laotaiye called out to her.

She nodded at Yan Laotaiye and changed her address to "Yan Laotaiye."

Yan Laotaiye laughed, "You used to always call me grandpa."

Su Xiyan lowered her eyes, her voice slightly cold: "Su Xiyan knows she has deceived the Yan family and dares not overstep."

She had just finished saying that when she heard a cold snort from the middle-aged man beside her.

Yan Laotaiye said, "Xiyan, Yan Moci sent his car to bring me back; he himself is still working at the company."

That explains it.

She had originally told Yan Moci she wouldn't come back today; if it weren't for the anatomy class matter, she would absolutely not be at the old residence now.

Yan Moci hadn't expected her to return just now, so he sent his car to fetch the elder, leading to the present situation.

Su Xiyan's gaze swept over Luo Yin and Su Mu ye, and also over Su Yimeng, who was quietly observing her.

The moment she saw Luo Yin, Su Xiyan already had the answer in her heart.

She studies medicine and has long been skilled in Qi Huang Medical Art and silver needle massage.

Just by seeing Luo Yin and Su Mu ye's facial features and bone structure with her own eyes, even without a paternity test, she could preliminarily judge that these two are her biological parents.

But seeing Su Yimeng, who looked tigerish and deep‑schemed, and Su Mu ye, whose attitude toward her was extremely repulsive, Su Xiyan had no desire whatsoever to acknowledge kin.

She had already lost the initiative, and moreover lacked the token; if she hadn't guessed wrong, the token is in Su Yimeng's hand.

Furthermore, when she just observed Su Yimeng, she discovered that Su Yimeng bore some resemblance to Su Qingming!

In this light, she finally understood where her Jade Ruyi had been lost!

Moreover, that drug‑injecting needle tube—her DNA was probably stolen then!

Otherwise, relying solely on the Jade Ruyi, Su Yimeng could never gain recognition from the Tieshan Su Clan!

With DNA and the token in hand, even if Su Xiyan claimed she could immediately do a paternity test to prove her identity, these people would still not believe her!

All she would likely receive is everyone's contempt and ridicule, and nothing else!

She lowered her eyes, gathered all her emotions, and nodded.

Seeing Su Xiyan so obedient and well‑behaved, Yan Laotaiye couldn't help but sigh.

After these days of constant companionship, how could he possibly have a heart of stone toward Su Xiyan, feeling nothing at all?

Otherwise, on the day Su Xiyan's identity is exposed, he would have plenty of ways to drive her out and ruin her reputation.

He is sentimental about old ties, but compared with the Tieshan Su Clan, such deep affection is something the later Su Xiyan could never match.

Furthermore, regarding Su Yimeng, who has wandered outside for many years, Yan Laotaiye feels that if he weren't eager to find a bride for Yan Moci, Su Yimeng ought to have had a perfect wedding with Yan Moci.

Thinking of this, his guilt toward Su Yimeng deepens, and along with it, his slight feelings for Su Xiyan are buried.

He earnestly told Su Xiyan, "Xiyan, bringing you in to ward off bad luck was originally my foolish act of disregarding Yan Moci's wishes."

"Now that you are also a substitute bride, and Yan Moci doesn't like you, we might as well let this matter drop."

"Moreover, Xiyan, you have seen this Miss Su—she is the daughter of the Jingcheng Tieshan Su Clan, Su Yimeng, who has been lost outside for many years."

"She was betrothed to Yan Moci as an infant; now that she has finally returned to the Su family after great hardship, she rightfully deserves to regain everything."

Hearing that he had been wandering outside for many years, enduring so much hardship, Su Xiyan's heart couldn't help but feel sore.

Yes, wandering outside for many years, enduring so much hardship.

Even now, even his background has been usurped; he's truly pitiful.

Su Xiyan pressed her lips, speaking softly: "But old sir, Yan Moci isn't an object, is he? I am his lawful wife; shouldn't he be the one to decide?"

Just as Su Xiyan's words fell, she suddenly heard a sneer brimming with contempt.

"Hah, a lawful wife? You're not even worthy."

Su Xiyan turned her head to look, and the speaker was none other than her biological father,

Su Muye!