Xu Yize stood stubbornly across the room, his hands clenched into tight fists, his teeth gritted so hard they seemed about to shatter.
Ning Yu, Ning Yu, always Ning Yu!!
He knew it—coming back here was bound to bring nothing but trouble. He was utterly fed up with this life.
Xu Yize’s voice was filled with grief and bitterness: “Mom, Dad, I’ve told you so many times—Ning Yu is just a shallow, infatuated girl. She has nothing but money. Momo is kind and sensible—that’s the kind of girl I like!”
Upon hearing this, Father Xu waved his hand dismissively and hurled an expensive tea set at Xu Yize. It crashed to the floor with a sharp, ringing sound, yet he showed not a hint of regret.
Father Xu was furious, his voice booming with rage: “What do you know? The fact that she has money is enough!”
Seeing Father Xu’s explosive anger and her precious son standing alone, Xu’s mother’s heart softened. Unable to bear watching her son treated this way, she hurried over to Xu Yize and grabbed his arm.
“Yize, don’t argue with your father. Listen to me—buy her some bags or jewelry she likes to make her happy, just like before. If she gets a little upset, just say a few sweet words. No matter how proud or bad-tempered she is, doesn’t she still follow you around like a puppy? Just beckon her, and she’ll come running.”
Xu’s mother raised an eyebrow, a shrewd gleam flashing in her eyes as she offered her son advice.
“Mom, I absolutely won’t appease her this time. In the future, the person I marry will definitely be Lin Momo.”
Father Xu trembled with anger, pointing a shaking finger at his son. This boy was becoming more and more outrageous.
“Don’t act like a spoiled young master with me. There’s no need to pretend to be noble. I hope you understand what’s most important. The fact that she likes you is your good fortune. She may be foolish, but her parents and brother certainly aren’t.”
Xu Yize remained steadfast: “No matter what you say, I absolutely won’t give in. She publicly humiliated me, Dad. Why are you still insisting it has to be her? Doesn’t her behavior embarrass our Xu family?”
Xu Yize was already furious and had lost all patience and composure.
Xu’s mother quickly tugged at Xu Yize’s sleeve, worried: “Say less!”
Father Xu sneered: “Isn’t this your own fault? Do you think I’m a fool too? You know exactly what you did. Don’t try to shift the blame onto others. How could I have such a useless son!”
Seeing Xu Yize immediately flush with shame and anger, Father Xu grew even more furious. This son of his was truly incompetent and only brought trouble.
He was infuriatingly stupid!
“Xu Yize, I’ll give you one last chance. At the birthday banquet this weekend, you must publicly declare that the person you like is Ning Yu. As for your current little girlfriend, break up with her immediately. Otherwise, I won’t feel comfortable entrusting such a large family business to you…”
Father Xu’s words carried a clear threat.
Suddenly, Xu Yize felt as if an invisible mountain were pressing down on his back. His father had always been strict with him, and what made it worse was that besides him, there was another son from his father’s previous marriage. Although that son’s legs were broken, his mind was sharp.
Hearing this, Xu’s mother was so frightened she felt icy cold all over. She pinched Xu Yize hard, her voice hissing through clenched teeth: “You must agree!”Xu Yize was pinched until it hurt, and his hatred for his father, his brother with the broken leg, and Ning Yu grew even stronger.
He would endure this humiliation for today, but one day he would repay it tenfold!
Father Xu never showed a second expression. As he fiddled with the beads in his hand, his mind had already settled on a different answer.
Xu Yize was essentially finished.
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Meanwhile, Ning Yu spent money like water, feeling as if her mental state had improved eight hundred times over. She couldn’t help but think that if she didn’t give herself three slaps, it would almost feel like she didn’t deserve all the things she had received.
Upon careful reflection, she realized she really should understand the persona of this wealthy young lady from the capital’s elite circle. She truly was the richest character in the entire book, and this brother of hers was just too doting.
With a brother like this, who would even think about looking for a boyfriend?
Seeing Ning Yu happy, Fu Jingchen felt happy too.
“Listen to your brother. When Mom and Dad return from their business trip abroad in a while, go home and apologize. You can continue doing what you like, but you also need to consider Mom and Dad’s feelings.”
Fu Jingchen spoke earnestly. Back when Ning Yu had clashed with their parents, things hadn’t been pleasant. Although their parents were angry, they still went along with Ning Yu’s wishes. However, Ning Yu’s ideas at the time were too naive, and as her older brother, he had to think about his sister’s well-being.
What if she got tricked or bullied by someone? Besides, it had been a long time since their family had a meal together.
Ning Yu gradually lowered her head.
She felt that anyone who argued with their loving parents over a man was an idiot.
She would do her best to make up for her past mistakes. Her family relationships had to be harmonious and happy.
Ning Yu took a deep breath and nodded, obedient as could be: “Don’t worry, brother. I was wrong before. When Mom and Dad come back, I’ll apologize right away, and I promise nothing like this will ever happen again.”
Fu Jingchen’s heart ached once more. The harm Xu Yize had caused Ning Yu was just too great!
It had forced his little sister to grow up overnight.
Looking at Ning Yu like this, Fu Jingchen gently placed his large hand on her head and gave it a pat: “Xiao Yu, you’ve grown up, but in front of your brother, you can still be a child.”
Ning Yu looked up, her eyes filled with emotion: “Okay, brother, I understand!”
With a brother who was so simple-minded, loved to act a little cool, and had a tendency to unleash his domineering CEO persona at the drop of a hat, she should just count her blessings!
Even though she knew Fu Jingchen was actually quite funny in private, she was happy to play along with her brother’s act.
This kind of life was just too blissful.
The next day
“Troubles Help Help Help” began a new day of recording. As per the previous day’s arrangement, Xiao Wang needed to take Xiao Zhang’s place to look after the child for the day, while Xiao Zhang stayed with the artists at the recording site to watch the VCR.
Today, Fu Jingchen wasn’t here, so the Director could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Ning Yu also happily stretched her shoulders.
With her brother around, she felt a bit embarrassed to curse.
Now that her brother was gone, she could curse to her heart’s content.
It was only 7 a.m., but the live stream was already packed with viewers.
Comments:
“What keeps me watching a variety show at 7 a.m.? Is it love? Is it duty? No, it’s because I want to see how that idiot Xiao Wang is going to take care of a child!”
“I’m different. I’m here for Ning Yu. I have a feeling she’s going to curse up a storm today!”
Sure enough, an unexpected situation arose right from the start.It was already almost 7:10, and the room was still pitch black.
“Today is Monday, and it’s past seven. Why aren’t you up yet to make breakfast and take the child to school? Yuan Yuan has to go to kindergarten.”
Xiao Zhang looked at the time, equally worried: “Kindergarten starts at 8:30, and it takes twenty minutes just to get there…”