“Junni, this is your brother, and this is… Aunt Wanjuan. Dad hopes you can get along well. From now on, we are a family…”
The man rambled on for a while, but Si Junni had a headache and didn’t catch a word of it. She stared blankly at the brat standing beside her, who was arrogantly giving her the middle finger.
She was even a bit dazed, not quite understanding… what exactly was going on here!? Dad? Did such a creature… actually exist in her world?
And things like a brother and an aunt were even more ridiculous.
Si Junni tried her best to control her expression, not letting her confusion show.
But from the man’s perspective, the little girl probably couldn’t accept this reality, which was why she hadn’t reacted for so long.
Just as he was about to speak, Si Junni suddenly responded.
“Ahem… Um, give me some money!”
Regardless of what this “dad” situation was all about, Si Junni realized she was still a broke person with empty pockets. So, asking for some money first was definitely the right move.
The man was indeed stunned, looking a bit bewildered. He had expected his daughter to cry and make a scene—after all, her mother had said the girl had been a crybaby since childhood.
He had also thought she might refuse to accept this reality. The one thing he hadn’t anticipated was her straightforwardly asking for money!?
The man hesitated for a moment, then took out his phone and transferred 1,000 yuan to her.
At that moment, the woman beside him spoke up, “Brother Ming, Junni is still young. We shouldn’t spoil her with the habit of spending money recklessly.”
Si Junni shot a glare at her, and the woman’s knees immediately went weak. After realizing what had happened, her face flushed red with embarrassment—she hadn’t expected to be intimidated by a child.
Even when that little brat had given her the middle finger earlier, Si Junni hadn’t reacted so fiercely.
But cutting off someone’s source of money was like slapping them in the face—who could tolerate that!?
The man immediately sensed the tense atmosphere in the room and tried to ease it, saying, “Your aunt means well.”
Si Junni was about to lash out when she noticed the man taking out his phone again and transferring an additional 1,000 yuan.
Suddenly, Si Junni felt that the outburst wasn’t so necessary after all.
“Alright, it’s getting late. You should go rest. Tomorrow is your first Awakening, and you need to be in good condition to have a higher chance of success.
Your aunt and brother haven’t eaten yet. I’m taking them downstairs for a bite. Do you want to come?”
“No, why don’t you just give me the money for the meal? I’ll order takeout!” Si Junni replied bluntly.
Noticing the three of them looking a bit stunned, she felt a little uneasy. She vaguely guessed that this world might be somewhat different, but… surely there was still takeout, right?
Fortunately, the man transferred another 500 yuan.
“Then… make sure you eat something good.”
Si Junni smiled quite sincerely, “No problem!”
As the three of them turned to leave, Si Junni stealthily stuck out her foot.
The little brat immediately tripped and fell flat on his face, letting out a pained “Ouch!”
Si Junni found the crisp sound of his knees hitting the ground quite pleasing to the ear. “It’s not even New Year or a holiday, why such a grand gesture! Get up, I don’t have a red envelope for you.”
“Mom! This bitch did it on purpose—”
Before the little brat could finish his sentence, Si Junni slapped him across the face!
“Who are you calling a little bitch! Your mouth is so foul—did no one teach you manners?”Perhaps because she now had 2,500 yuan in her pocket, Si Junni felt more confident and acted with exceptional decisiveness. The two adults beside her simply couldn’t react in time.
“Brother Ming, look at your daughter! Zhuangzhuang, come here… let Mom see, your face is all red! Your knee is swollen too!” The woman cried out in distress, glaring fiercely at Si Junni.
Si Junni didn’t care at all. If they wanted to glare, let them glare—the money wouldn’t run away. If they had the guts, they could try hitting her!
Ignoring Si Junni’s provocative expression, the woman, even if she was seething with anger, refrained from any further words or actions.
She even softened her fierce expression, turning teary-eyed toward the child’s father.
Looking at the red mark on his son’s face, the man was clearly struggling to contain his rage. But remembering that tomorrow was Si Junni’s Awakening Day, he held himself back.
If she could Awaken a B-grade talent… or even higher, this slap his son endured wouldn’t be a loss. Who knows, the family might even rely on Si Junni in the future.
After all, Si Junni’s mother’s Talent Level wasn’t low.
If she failed to Awaken or her Awakened Talent Level was too low, he could just let his son retaliate tomorrow.
“Zhuangzhuang, were you being mischievous again! Hurry up and apologize to your sister!”
Zhuangzhuang never expected his usually doting father to not only fail to stand up for him but also force him to apologize to this wretched woman. He immediately burst into even louder sobs.
“Brother Ming… you…”
“Enough, it’s not a big deal. We’ve finally reunited as a family—let’s not ruin the mood over such trivial matters. Let’s go.”
With that, the man turned and walked away first.
Not only were the mother and son on the ground stunned, but even Si Junni found it hard to believe. She had already prepared to spend the night on the streets, but unexpectedly… the matter was just brushed aside like that.
What a man of clear (lack of) judgment (and backbone).
Si Junni sincerely raised a thumbs-up toward his retreating figure.
The brat was still thrashing around and shouting defiantly. Si Junni went to the kitchen, grabbed a knife, raised it high above her head, and charged toward the brat. The two immediately scrambled away in terror, stumbling as they fled.
Si Junni didn’t pursue them further. Wanting to first figure out what was going on, she swiftly locked the door, even double-locking it.
Instantly, the whole world felt quiet.
“Wow, soundproof door? Must’ve cost a pretty penny.”
Si Junni poured herself a glass of water. Her first priority was to check how much money she actually had.
There was a total of 4,050 yuan in the card, including the 2,500 she’d just received. Si Junni shook her head with a sigh.
Even after crossing over, why couldn’t she have been given a wealthier identity?
Si Junni carefully surveyed the surroundings: three bedrooms and one living room, decorated in a minimalist French style. It looked really nice—at least much better than her previous little wooden hut.
Si Junni confirmed she had crossed over, but she hadn’t received any memories, which made things quite troublesome. It was like fumbling in the dark.
So, she headed straight to the study. The door… was locked. Si Junni found a small piece of wire, poked it a few times, and easily unlocked it.
The study was quite grand, with one wall covered from floor to ceiling in bookshelves.
After glancing at the titles of a few books, Si Junni felt the content was so fantastical it was… headache-inducing.”New Era General History,” “Complete Illustrated Guide to Mutant Beasts,” “Records of Monster Beasts,” “The Strongest Human Awakened: Wang Qin’s Autobiography,” “Potion Science,” “On the Impact of Supernatural Talent on Human Development”…
A series of books deeply challenged all of Si Junni’s preconceptions. To be transmigrated without any memories—who would do such a shameless thing!
…….