“Then get out!”
Lin Yunchu turned around, went back to her room, casually packed a few pieces of clothing, and walked straight out.
Wang Xiujuan and Lin Keke were both stunned—they hadn’t expected her to actually leave.
“Xiujuan, what are you saying? They’re all your children. Fighting like this—what does that look like?”
Lin Zhifeng, who had remained silent the entire time and was almost like a non-existent presence in the family, stood up. He spoke gently to Lin Yunchu, “Yunchu, your mother just has a bad temper sometimes. Don’t be angry. It’s getting dark soon, don’t go out randomly. The outside is chaotic—be good, listen.”
Lin Yunchu looked at him for half a second and said, “I was never your daughter in the first place! It’s only right that I don’t disturb you!”
After saying that, she slung her backpack over her shoulder and decisively opened the door.
Behind her, Lin Zhifeng’s voice soon came reprimanding Wang Xiujuan, “Can you control your temper a little? Go and coax Yunchu back!”
Wang Xiujuan sneered, “Let her go! Does she think she’s some precious treasure? Does she think any relatives will take her in? She only has that one friend—and that friend is about to get married. Would her in-laws allow someone with such messy relationships to stay with them?”
She let out a light laugh. “She’ll come crawling back on her own! One night sleeping on the road or under a bridge, and she’ll obediently return!”
After Lin Yunchu had walked far away, Lin Zhifeng’s earlier urgency faded. His gaze turned cold as he looked at Wang Xiujuan and Lin Keke.
“Small patience ruins big plans. Can’t the two of you control yourselves?”
Wang Xiujuan refused to accept it. “Who could tolerate her clinging to the Si family matter? Weren’t you angry too?”
“Exactly,” Lin Keke added pitifully. “Dad, do you still care more about Yunchu?”
Lin Zhifeng gave them a cold look, frustrated. “Keke’s job hasn’t been settled yet. What’s the benefit of driving her away now?”
“……”
“It shouldn’t be a big problem,” Wang Xiujuan said quickly, regaining face for herself. “Yesterday I asked the factory director at the textile mill. He said Yunchu already discussed it with him.”
“She has a bad temper, but she always keeps her word.”
“And besides, the outside isn’t peaceful right now—she’ll definitely come back. When she does, I’ll have a proper talk with her.”
Lin Zhifeng’s expression remained cold, but he said nothing more and continued reading his newspaper.
Lin Keke, however, became anxious.
In her previous life, Lin Yunchu had refused to give up her factory position no matter what. If this fight today caused her to lose that job transfer, she would suffer a huge loss.
“Mom, should I go find her? Bring her back. No matter how big the conflict, family is still family.”
Wang Xiujuan felt very pleased. “You’re still the most sensible one.”
Lin Yunchu walked along the street with her backpack.
Relatives? Ever since Lin Zhifeng and Wang Xiujuan’s relatives learned she wasn’t their biological daughter—and saw how coldly she was treated—they no longer considered her part of the family.
Friends? She only had one good friend, Peng Xiaoyan, who was about to get married. Moreover, her reputation wasn’t great now. Not only could she not help, she might even cause trouble with her in-laws.
So she couldn’t go to relatives or friends.
But she could stay in a hotel.
A 30-yuan luxury garden hotel was a bit painful, but a 15-yuan hotel was still acceptable for a few days.
After all, she still had eight or nine hundred yuan in her pocket.
Without hesitation, Lin Yunchu walked into the tallest high-rise hotel in Yue City and quickly checked into a room.
After getting the room key, she happily headed into the elevator.
“……”
Lin Keke, who had rushed over to stop her, saw her light, almost cheerful figure and clenched her teeth in frustration.
She hadn’t expected Lin Yunchu to come to a hotel.
Not only a hotel—but a high-end one with an elevator.
Ordinary guesthouses only cost three to five yuan a night, and she didn’t even consider those.
This garden hotel cost fifteen yuan a night—that was nearly half a month’s wage for a worker. She really was willing to spend!
Her room was on the 8th floor.
Lin Yunchu opened the door with the key.
Her first time staying in a hotel in this era—and surprisingly, the environment was quite good.
The room had a carpet, a sofa, and a coffee table in the corner.
The wooden furniture had an antique charm, and there was a kettle on the table.
The sofa was traditional in style, with white lace-like covers on the back and armrests. Even more surprising, the bathroom actually had a bathtub.
As for meals, the front desk had already told her that food was included—breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Wasn’t this much more comfortable than staying at the Lin family?
Lin Yunchu put down her bag and took a shower.
Afterward, she changed into comfortable clothes and slowly walked to the hotel dining hall. She hadn’t eaten properly all day and was hungry.
As soon as she entered the dining hall, she saw someone familiar.