Chapter 76 - Jinyun Confronts
Among the servants in the Yan Family, Zhao Ling was the one who interacted with Yan Jinyu the most.
Zhao Ling had been scared away by her gaze before, so when she met her smiling eyes, Zhao Ling's heart panicked and she quickly lowered her head.
She had a feeling that Missy had seen through her intentions.
Panic turned to dread.
"Y-yes."
Yan Jinyu stared at her until her palms were covered in cold sweat. Then, she smiled and handed the flowers to her. "Find a vase and place them in my room."
Did her parents want to wait for her for dinner? They didn't have dinner at this time probably because of her aunt and Yan Jinyun. However, they didn't call to remind her and only waited silently. This made Yan Jinyu's mood a little strange.
Zhao Ling quickly took it. "Yes." The fear in her heart towards Yan Jinyu didn't decrease at all because of her smile. Her attitude became even more respectful.
***
In the living room of the Yan Family's main building.
There were a few people sitting on the sofa.
The moment Yan Jinyu stepped in, everyone looked up at her. She smiled gently. "Everyone's here." She nodded slightly to Yan Ruyu, who seemed to be relieved after seeing her. "Aunt."
"Yu'er is back. Have you had dinner?"
"Not yet. Auntie, what about you guys?"
"No! We were all waiting for you! You knew everyone was waiting, but you only came back at this time. No rules…" Fu Ya wanted to scold her for being unruly again. She only stopped when a few unkind gazes swept over.
Other than Yan Jinyun and Yan Ruyu, there was also Yan Qingyu.
Although everyone knew that Yan Jinyu had left with Yin Jiujin, only Yan Qingyu knew the meaning behind it.
Without a doubt, after this incident, Yan Jinyu had become more important in Yan Qingyu's heart.
Not everyone could know Master Nine's itinerary, and not everyone could rush to the airport to pick him up after knowing his itinerary. Not only was she not disliked by Master Nine, but she was also taken away by Master Nine.
Master Nine had probably valued his eldest daughter more than he thought.
He had already fallen out with his eldest daughter. He could not let her have any more hatred for them.
Seeing that Fu Ya had shut up, Yan Ruyu retracted her sharp gaze. When she looked at Yan Jinyu, even though there was no smile on her face, her expression was obviously much gentler. "We're not hungry yet. It happens that we haven't seen you for many years. I wanted to have a meal with you, so I waited for a while."
"The dishes have been prepared in the kitchen. Since Jinyu is back, let's move to the dining room." Yan Qingyu glanced at Yan Jinyu after saying that.
He saw that she still had a faint smile on her face. Her eyes were clear, but for some reason, she gave off an unfathomable feeling.
Was he thinking too much?
He probably just thought that since she was with Master Nine today, it was inevitable that he would subconsciously look at her like he was looking at Master Nine. That was why he felt that he couldn't see through her, right?
Yan Ruyu stood up and looked at Yu Xiao, who remained silent at the side with his eyes darting around. "Wash your hands and come eat."
Yu Xiao was young but he was not stupid. He could tell how his uncle and aunt treated his elder cousin.
He was young and there was no place for him to interrupt the conversation between the elders. Other than feeling pity for her, he could do nothing.
He could only remain silent.
After Yan Ruyu called Yu Xiao, she looked at Yan Jinyu. "Yu'er just came back from outside. Go and wash your hands too."
Yan Jinyu smiled and nodded. "Alright."
"I'll go too!" Yan Jinyun didn't care how surprised Yan Ruyu was, she turned around and followed Yan Jinyu.
After a long while, Yan Ruyu recovered from her shock and said to Yu Wen, "Let's go to the dining room first." She couldn't tell if she was feeling more emotional or relieved.
On the other side, Yan Jinyun, who had caught up with Yan Jinyu, hesitated for a moment before saying, "Y-you… Why are you… Are you with Master Nine today?"
She originally wanted to ask Yan Jinyu where she had been today, but she felt that it was wrong to say it out loud. This would make it seem like she was very concerned about Yan Jinyu. She changed the topic and wanted to ask her why she came back so late. However, she realized that if she asked this, it would appear that she was even more concerned about Yan Jinyu. Hence, she changed the topic again.
Although she still felt that it was a little inappropriate after asking, she couldn't find any other topic to talk to Yan Jinyu about.
Yan Jinyu raised her eyebrows and slowed down at the same time, "Yes, what's wrong?"
"No, nothing." She felt that her tone was a little weak, so she raised her voice a little. "I'm just asking. Can't I ask?"
"Yes, of course." Yan Jinyu smiled. "Why are you asking about this?"
"You… I heard that you told Dad and Mom that when Master Nine comes back, you will move out of the Yan Family and pay them for your living expenses in the Yan Family during this period of time. Is that true?" Yan Jinyun couldn't suppress her anger at the mention of this.
God knew how angry she was when she heard those words!
When Yan Jinyu heard that, her smile faded. "Who told you that?"
Yan Jinyun initially still had a trace of hope, but when she saw this, her heart dropped. "So this is true?! You really said that?!"
Yu Xiao slowed down and pricked up his ears.
Of course, he was shocked too.
However, he had to listen in for more details so that he could make his "report."
This was a task given to him by his mother. She wanted him to find out more about how his uncle and auntie treated his eldest cousin from others in the Yan Family during this period of time.
He knew very well why his mother did this. She had seen through his uncle's and auntie's tricks and did not believe them. She wanted to know how his elder cousin was doing in the Yan Family.
"Yes."
"Who told you that?" Yan Jinyu's face no longer had the usual smile, and her gaze was a little sharp.
Looking into her eyes, Yan Jinyun felt an inexplicable fear. "W-why do you care who told me? Why are you doing this? Don't you know that if you really do this, the Yan Family will lose face?"
"Yes! I know that Mom and Dad… treat you a little badly. It's understandable that you resent them, but the Yan Family was established by our ancestors. Our grandparents valued the Yan Family very much when they were still alive? If you do this…"
"If there is anything you are angry about, our family can settle it behind closed doors. There's no need to embarrass the Yan Family…"
"The Yan Family's face isn't something I can lose just because I want to," Yan Jinyu interrupted her.
Yan Jinyun wasn't stupid. On the contrary, she was very smart.
She understood what Yan Jinyu meant.
If her parents hadn't gone overboard, even if Yan Jinyu wanted to, she wouldn't have been able to find a chance to embarrass the Yan Family. Ever since her parents treated Yan Jinyu so badly, it was destined that the Yan Family would lose all their face, even if Yan Jinyu didn't do anything.
The outsiders didn't know what kind of attitude her parents had during the kidnapping back then. Now that Yan Jinyu—who had been missing for 16 years—had returned, her parents couldn't even resolve the small matter of her continuing to study in school. The outside world had probably seen through her parents long ago.
The Yan Family had lost its face long ago.
However, she still didn't want Yan Jinyu to do that. If Yan Jinyu really did that, wouldn't that mean that the relationship between Yan Jinyu and the Yan Family would end here?
She had always known that Yan Jinyu looked down on the Yan Family's assets. Perhaps, Yan Jinyu had not even taken her blood-related relatives seriously.
As long as they didn't completely blow things up, there was still room for negotiation. Once Yan Jinyu openly moved out of the Yan Family and paid her parents for her living expenses during this period of time, it was equivalent to Yan Jinyu and the Yan Family breaking up completely.
Yan Jinyu didn't even want to spend a single cent of the Yan Family's money. It was just having an additional person living in the house. She couldn't figure out why her parents wanted to force her to this extent!
Yan Jinyu was clearly so pitiful.
They had forced Yan Jinyu to this extent, and yet her father actually wanted her to think of a way to persuade Yan Jinyu not to do so.
Persuade?!
What right did she have to persuade her?
They were clearly twins, and even she, the party concerned, felt very indignant about such a difference in treatment. This injustice made her feel guilty.
She wasn't a good person, nor would she show sympathy to unimportant people. She would eradicate anyone who would affect her interests. However, she made an exception for Yan Jinyu!
"Also, I don't hate them."
"You're wrong about one thing. Ever since they didn't treat me as their daughter, I'm no longer a family with them. If the Yan Family really lost face, it's not me who caused it."
Yan Jinyun pursed her lips tightly. "So, you're going to do this no matter what, right?" After asking, her eyes turned red.
Looking at Yan Jinyun, Yan Jinyu's eyes flickered slightly.
Yan Jinyun couldn't see Yan Jinyu's expression after she continued to walk ahead. She only heard her say, "The decision to move out of the Yan Family won't change, but I'll find a suitable reason. I've said that I'll pay for the living expenses in the Yan Family during this period of time, so I'll definitely pay for it. However, I'll pay when there's no one else around."
"You…"
"It's time to wash our hands and eat. Otherwise, Aunt and Uncle will have to wait."
However, Yan Jinyun stood at the same spot and didn't follow her.
The guilt in her heart intensified.
Yan Jinyu had already done so much. She was already repaying evil with kindness.
If it were her, she would definitely not be so magnanimous.
Then, how could she still have the face to persuade Yan Jinyu not to do this?
Hearing the approaching footsteps, Yu Xiao, who had forgotten that he was eavesdropping, hurriedly stepped forward. He did not know if it was because he was too shocked or something else, but now that he was moving forward as stiff as a puppet.
What should he describe about his uncle's family?
As expected of a wealthy family, it was like watching a show.
How exactly did his elder cousin manage to say those words so calmly?
He was filled with admiration.
But yet it was heartbreaking.
He was only 15 years old. Why did he have to feel such complicated emotions?
It was a little unbearable for him.