Chapter 133
Nina inquired, “What’s your educational background?”
Sue answered, “I graduated from a local university.”
“We only recruit graduates from prestigious schools. Your credentials don’t meet our standards,” Nina promptly declined.
Sue’s demeanor soured, but she plastered on a smile and retorted, “But you’re employed there, aren’t you? With a cousin like you, the alma mater shouldn’t matter.” Nina replied icily, “A reputable company adheres to standards. If you’re so keen on cutting corners, you’ll crumble sooner or later. There won’t be any room for you.”
After being rebuffed repeatedly, Sue grew disgruntled. “Nina, you’re just unwilling to lend a hand. That’s why you’re saying this.”
“You’re well aware of it. If you’re always depending on others, you’ll be worse off than a beggar when no one lends a hand,” Nina’s words were cutting.
“If you won’t help me, fine, but why insult me? Mom, look at her!” Sue couldn’t bear the humiliation, her eyes turning red with anger.
Seeing her daughter upset, Lily scolded, “Nina, why are you talking to your cousin like that? She’s your cousin, show some respect. You shouldn’t let success get to your head just because you’re successful.” Nina’s expression remained composed as she replied calmly, “I haven’t gotten arrogant. Even within a loving family, it’s not as if you all appreciate us. You even managed to upset my father enough that he ended up in the hospital.”
“You…” Lily was speechless, resorting to her usual unreasonable tactics, “Nina, you don’t respect me. If even you treat me like this, how can I live…”
Zion didn’t want to hear her crying, so he said, “Enough, let’s not talk about it. Let Xander deal with his own problems.”
“No, Zion, if you don’t help, Xander will die!”
This time, Zion was very indifferent, unwilling to be affected by her again.
Seeing him unmoved, Lily became even more resolute, “You’re all heartless. You won’t even help your own brother. You must have embezzled our parents’ money. You’ve been pretending to be kind-hearted al these years. If anything happens to Xander, I’ll never forgive you in this lifetime!”
“Mom…” Sue also began to cry, “Please don’t cry. We already begged Uncle and the others for help, but they won’t lend a hand. If you fall ill, what am I supposed to do?”
They caused a scene in the hospital, venting their grievances, and still believed their family was in the right.
Zion saw through them completely now. They were like bottomless pits and ungrateful wolves in sheep’s clothing.
Julia felt a chill in her heart and angrily exclaimed, “I never expected this! After all these years, this is how you see our family. Since you feel that way, then so be it!”
“Look at how unreasonable and cruel my sister-in-law is!” Lily sat directly on the floor.
“Enough! This is a hospital, not a market. If you want to cry, go home and cry,” Nina couldn’t bear their relentless harassment. She had grown up witnessing their behavior. If they didn’t get what they wanted, they would throw tantrums.
Ignoring Nina’s words and their own dignity, Lily retorted, “This is my good niece, disrespecting her aunt. I might as well die than marry into your family and be treated like this.”
She then attempted to bang her head against the wall. Sue tried to stop her, crying out, “Mom, please don’t do this. Dad still needs you. Don’t leave me!”
Zion coughed uncontrollably, unable to speak.
The door was open, and whether it was from outside or inside the ward, fingers were pointing at them. Exposing family problems in public only provided fodder for gossip. Amidst the chaos, a tall figure appeared at the doorway, his voice stern, “What’s going on here?”