When they came downstairs, Fu Xiyan and the others were sitting in the living room, not a single word spoken among them.

The living room was very quiet. Fu Xiyan and Jin Huazhu sat there with indifferent expressions, saying nothing. Fu Yingying’s ropes had already been untied, and she was sitting on the sofa, her gaze slightly lowered, sobbing softly.

Fu Mengchuan was somewhat uneasy, glancing toward the staircase from time to time.

So, as soon as Gu Zhiqi and the others came down, Fu Mengchuan stood up, "You finally came down, is the matter settled?"

The latter question was directed at Gu Zhiqi.

Gu Zhiqi nodded slightly at Fu Mengchuan.

Seeing this, the stone weighing on Fu Mengchuan’s heart finally lifted.

Fu Mengchuan looked around but didn’t see Fu Mengyao’s figure, so he asked, "Where’s that brat Fu Mengyao?"

Gu Zhiqi: "She fainted. I had Fu Yu take her back to her room."

Hearing this, Fu Mengchuan cursed again, "Brat."

What daughter would ever want to siphon off her own father’s destiny and Vital Breath?

Listening to his cursing, Gu Zhiqi said to Fu Mengchuan, "She was unaware of the destiny and Vital Breath on her."

Earlier, she had hypnotized Fu Mengyao.

She learned some things from her and also asked about the source of the Vital Breath and destiny on her.

It was clear that Fu Mengyao was not aware.

Moreover, when they extracted the destiny and Vital Breath and returned it to the old man, Fu Mengyao was quite cooperative.

So, it probably wasn’t her who harmed the old man.

It’s just unclear how that destiny and Vital Breath ended up on her.

After hearing Gu Zhiqi’s words, Fu Mengchuan was slightly stunned, "Ah? She knew? Are you... sure?"

Gu Zhiqi pondered for two seconds, "About ninety-nine percent sure."

Fu Mengchuan blinked, "So how did the destiny get on her?"

Gu Zhiqi shook her head, "This, I cannot be sure of yet."

Hearing this, Fu Mengchuan stopped asking further, "No matter, as long as it wasn’t her doing."

If Fu Mengchuan really dared to harm the old man, Fu Mengchuan would definitely break her legs.

At this moment, Fu Xiyan spoke up, "Earlier, Fu Yingying also claimed she wasn’t aware of it, what’s your take?"

Hearing this, Gu Zhiqi’s eyes moved slightly, "I want to have a private conversation with her."

These words drew several gazes onto Gu Zhiqi, including Fu Yingying’s.

"What’s there to talk with her about," Fu Wangchan said somewhat displeased.

That Fu Yingying is really scheming.

Every time the two had a disagreement, regardless of whose fault it was, she would always manage to pin the blame on him.

What if she used the same tactic on the little sister, could the little sister compete with her?

Fu Yingying was somewhat surprised at Gu Zhiqi’s request for a private talk, and after mulling it over, immediately stood up, "I agree."

Seeing this, Fu Wangchan frowned.

Gu Zhiqi looked at Fu Yingying and said, "Let’s go then."

So, Gu Zhiqi and Fu Yingying went to the backyard together.

As soon as they reached the backyard, Fu Yingying spoke gently, "You’re called Gu Zhiqi, right? Can I call you Younger Sister Qiqi?"

Gu Zhiqi paused slightly in her steps and smiled, "No need, just call me by name."

Hearing this, Fu Yingying was slightly taken aback.

Two seconds later, her eyes dimmed, and she said with a look of loss, "Indeed, I took up almost seventeen years of your life, it’s only natural for you to blame me." 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Qiqi... I’m truly sorry," Fu Yingying said, her gaze slightly lowered, her tone full of apology.