However, the truth in her words was like a thorn in Nie Qingru's heart, unable to be pulled out. It inevitably reminded her of the decision she had made back then.
She stood facing Qiao Nian for a full second before pursing her lips and speaking arrogantly.
"Ji Qing had to die."
She did not explain why, as if she did not think there was a need to explain her actions to Qiao Nian.
"Even if I hadn't done that, she would have died anyway."
Ji Qing had touched the interests of too many people. She was destined to die.
In the reclusive families back then, she had not climbed to her current status yet. On one hand, her daughter had to die, and on the other hand, the interests were so easily attainable.
Nie Qingru only thought about it for one night before making a decision.
She wasn't truly emotionless. Even if she had raised a dog for 20 years, she would still have feelings for it. Moreover, in the past 20 years, Ji Qing had carefully tried to please her growing up.
