7 – Sister, Why Did You Come Back?
“Hello,” Chu Ruan greeted politely.
Since this person was sent by Fu Chenxuan, they must be his trusted confidant—someone reliable who would protect him in the future. Naturally, she needed to treat them well.
The visitor showed a flicker of surprise but quickly suppressed it without a trace. “You’re too kind, Madam. Please call me Nan Qing. After you, Madam.”
Wasn’t it said that Madam utterly resisted and loathed everything related to the boss? That she often threw tantrums at home, opposing him and infuriating him to the point where he’d return to the venue to vent his anger?
It was truly pitiful for subordinates like them, who ended up bearing the brunt of his physical outbursts.
Chu Ruan got into the car and sat quietly in the back seat, lowering her lashes to veil her eyes as she contemplated the situation the Chu family would soon face.
Hmph, just wait, Chu Lanyan.
At the Chu residence, Chu Lanyan was in her room, speaking in a hushed tone over the phone. “Does Fu Chenxuan know it was us who hired those people?”
“He doesn’t? Phew, that’s a relief. In that case, I’ll firmly deny any knowledge. Even if Fu Chenxuan has some suspicions, he wouldn’t dare do anything to me.” Chu Lanyan grew smug.
“After all, I’m his precious little sister! Hahaha!”
After hanging up, some noise came from downstairs. Chu Lanyan stepped onto the balcony to look and spotted a luxury car parked in front of their villa.
“Who could that be?” she muttered curiously.
But when she saw the girl stepping out of the car, her eyes widened in disbelief.
Was that… Chu Yunruan?! What?!
How… how could she look completely different from before?! No, no, it couldn’t be!
Chu Lanyan rushed downstairs just as Chu Ruan entered, standing gracefully by the door and casting a calm gaze over the Chu family.
The former timidity and pettiness were gone, as were the rustic shyness and fear she’d carried from the countryside. In their place was a vibrant vitality.
It was as if she had been reborn from ashes.
Chu’s mother, Meng Yanfei, who was in the living room, stared at Chu Yunruan in shock, unable to believe this was the daughter she had given birth to.
Chu Ruan spoke lightly, “I came back to get my things.”
Memories of her past life flashed before her eyes, and blood surged within her. She longed to tear their flesh with her teeth! But no—that would be too merciful.
They didn’t deserve such a quick and clean death.
Perhaps fueled by anger, her words flowed smoothly in front of the Chu family.
Meng Yanfei and Chu Lanyan snapped out of their daze and stood up abruptly. Chu Lanyan rushed to Chu Ruan’s side, scrutinizing her from head to toe. “You… you’re alright?”
Chu Ruan lifted her gaze, her eyes dark, and spoke softly, “What do you mean by that, little sister?”
“Do you wish something had happened to me?”
“I never said that!” Chu Lanyan denied immediately, then stared at Chu Ruan in astonishment. “How come you’re not stuttering anymore?!”
How was it possible? Just a few days ago, she still stuttered!
“I was never a stutterer. I was just ill, and now that I’ve recovered, everything is back to normal,” Chu Ruan replied fluently.
It seemed she should visit the Chu family more often—this ailment would be completely cured!
“O-of course,” Chu Lanyan stammered, recalling how she had deliberately avoided calling for an ambulance before, feeling a twinge of guilt. She then affectionately linked arms with Chu Ruan. “What brings you back today, sister?”
“And… you have a new driver?” Chu Lanyan glanced at Nan Qing, who stood behind Chu Ruan.
In the past, whenever Chu Yunruan returned, she had to throw a fit until she was weak before being allowed back. How come she looked so radiant today?She’s even prettier now!
Chu Lanyan stared at Chu Ruan’s face with a hint of jealousy.
How strange! They had the same face, so why… why had she suddenly become so beautiful?!
She even drew a butterfly over her teardrop mole?!
Where did she learn that? With that drawing, she’s become so much more seductive!