Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 841 - 815: The Godlike Movie King Appears

"These parents are the ones with the problem, right?" Bai Jin listened intently and couldn’t help but speak angrily.

Spending money on equipment to bully their own kids—who’s really the one with the problem?

"Parents indeed have some undesirable thoughts, like treating their children as possessions and forcing them to live according to their predetermined life paths. It’s certainly not a healthy mental state."

Qian’s explanation made everyone nod in agreement.

Every child comes into this world as an independent individual. They have a vibrant life and their own thoughts and shouldn’t belong to anyone. Doing harmful things in the name of love—is it really love or just a desire for control? No one can say for sure.

Qian wasn’t concerned with these broader issues now; she just wanted to rescue her good friend.

Racing against time to reach the city where Qiuqiu was held, the night had already fallen.

The group didn’t have time to find a place to rest or eat and went straight to Qiuqiu’s father’s home in the countryside.

On the way, Qian had already thought of two plans. If both failed, she’d have to find a way to call the police for a forced rescue, but that might completely destroy the father-son relationship.

"Qian’er, do you think... claiming I’m Qiuqiu’s boyfriend will convince her father?" Fugui was worried about Qian’s plan.

"It’s like treating a dead horse as if it’s alive; we can only see if it fools her father—Liumei, you won’t feel any burden, will you?"

"No worries, sis-in-law, it’s such a critical time, I can’t bother with these details!" Liumei, with a kind heart, surely wouldn’t care about such minor issues.

"Alright, Bai Jin, you stay outside to support us. Liumei and Akka, if things get desperate, jump in to rescue him. Fugui, remember, once inside, claim you’re Qiuqiu’s boyfriend!"

Qian had everything arranged, and everyone nodded.

"Also, Fugui, is your classmate ready on the other side?"

"I just called, and they agreed to cooperate."

Though they were in the South, Fugui managed to find an acquaintance from his Ph.D. days to help.

Qian planned meticulously, hoping to ensure nothing goes wrong.

Even though they were mentally prepared, they were still stunned when they arrived at the destination and stood outside Qiuqiu’s father’s house.

Qiuqiu had never mentioned what his father did. They only saw him working hard and saving money for gender reassignment surgery, assuming his family wasn’t well-off.

Actually, Qian vaguely recalled Qiuqiu mentioned their family’s finances were ordinary, yet this gigantic house was so extravagant!

Although in the countryside, the villa was four-story and brand-new, with sculpted decorations outside the big yard, it seemed costly —like a nouveau riche’s house.

But compared to the lavish surroundings, the imposing barbed-wire-topped high walls were most appalling.

Fugui involuntarily exclaimed, "It’s almost like a prison."

The grand iron gate was tightly shut, with loud barking from inside, which sounded very alarming.

Qian rang the doorbell on the large iron gate, and after a while, a frail old woman’s voice came through.

"Who are you looking for?"

A small iron window on the gate opened, just big enough for a face, and an elderly lady with a face full of wrinkles asked.

"Is this Xiao Miqiu’s home? We’re her friends!"

"There’s no such person here, hurry and leave!" The old lady said cautiously.

"Ma’am, I am Qiuqiu’s boyfriend. He lost contact with me, and I’m very worried. The phone won’t connect—it’s possible...he..." Fugui gritted his teeth and acted, "Maybe he already has my baby!"

"What!" The old lady was clearly shocked.

Qian immediately chimed in, "Yes! Ma’am! He’s my brother named Liao Yunchang, he’s Qiuqiu’s boyfriend. My parents are old and can’t come to propose, so we’re here to do it on their behalf!"

"Is this...true?" The old lady hesitated, "But my niece likes women, she’s a tomboy!"

Earlier she claimed they didn’t know them, but mentioning a boyfriend made her admit.

"She was just young and ignorant; she grew up and understood. I’ve known her for a month now, and we’re deeply in love. Truly, ma’am, let me see her—I really want to marry her!"

Fugui, usually not talkative, displayed incredible skill; he imagined Liumei while speaking.

"Ma’am, we won’t bring trouble to you. Please let my brother see her, he’s so lovesick!"

Qian’s words made the old lady hesitate. Practically just a relative helping out, Qiuqiu’s father wasn’t around, and his mother passed away years ago.

"Then wait here, I’ll find a neighbor to call her father. The landline is cut." The old lady seemed moved by someone willing to marry Qiuqiu.

"Use my mobile!" Qian handed her phone to the old lady, who couldn’t operate it. So Qian dialed and activated the speakerphone.

"Hello?"

"Old Third, there are some people outside claiming to be Qiuqiu’s fiancé, wanting to propose. Should I let them in?"

"What?" Qiuqiu’s father didn’t grasp, "Didn’t he claim he likes women? Are they rescue troops?"

"Hello, sir, I am Liao Yunchang from Q City, in a relationship with Qiuqiu for a year. Qiuqiu didn’t disclose it to you due to constant father-son conflicts. Now, he claims to like women out of spite." Fugui promptly spoke.

"Spite?"

"Yes, he said you favored sons over daughters in childhood, treating him as a son due to no male heirs, imposing high demands. Once, when he didn’t top an exam, you broke a broom over it! Another time..."

Fugui immediately listed several conflicts between Qiuqiu and his father.

These were insights Qian shared on the journey.

Previously, Qiuqiu was suicidal; it was Qian who gradually drew him out of hopelessness. Although private, these details were disclosed now to save him.

Indeed, Qiuqiu’s father was visibly affected, silent for quite a while, seemingly pondering the truth.

"She insisted she liked women, preferring death; how do I know you’re not here to rescue them? My brother mentioned someone threatening him over Qiuqiu’s whereabouts!"

"The threat was from my sister; she was afraid for our sister-in-law, not about seeking help. This housekeeper said no landline connects here—how could he have called for help? Please, sir, let me see Qiuqiu. I’m sincerely here, wanting to marry her!"

"You truly wish to marry my daughter?"

"I do!"

"Then return with the household register. Once you get a marriage certificate with her, I’ll let you take her!"

Oh...no way!!!

Fugui hadn’t anticipated this, looking pitifully at Qian—how should he respond to this?