Don't think of rebirth.

While Yu Xin and Yu Wenli were talking in the study, Yu Yuan took advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, quietly found Yu Wenxiu, and pulled her to the corner of the courtyard.

"Aunt Yu, I'm sorry. It's all my fault that you got scolded by your mother today." Yu Yuan lowered her head and apologized.

"It's okay, it's okay." Yu Wenxiu said repeatedly, "Madam just said one sentence, and she didn't fine me."

Yu Wenxiu was well aware that as a nanny, if she expressed her opinions without the employer's permission, especially if the opinions were contrary to the employer's, it would easily cause the employer's displeasure.

She just... didn't want to see Yu Yuan being scolded.

Although many people who try to control their weight fail because of “it’s just a snack”, Yu Wenxiu has been working in the Yu family for almost a month and is very familiar with Yu Yuan’s daily diet.

A bowl of red bean balls really doesn’t have much impact on Yu Yuan. She doesn’t eat them every day, and she usually follows Cui Wanning’s requirements to control her diet and maintain her figure.

For Yu Yuan, this was not an indulgence, nor even an enjoyment, but a kind of "luxury".

During the time at the Yu family, Yu Wenxiu gradually figured out Yu Yuan's situation and also knew how the Yu family viewed Yu Yuan.

The daughter she had been looking for for so many years did receive adequate material care in the Yu family, but mentally and psychologically, at least in Yu Wenxiu's opinion, she was not healthy.

Yu Yuan places too much importance on other people's opinions, is not good at expressing her own opinions, is particularly obedient to those in power, and places her personal wishes at a lower level...

All these made Yu Wenxiu angry. This was not raising a child at all, but just training a pet that could be useful in the future.

Especially after learning about Wei Xiao and Yu Yuan's engagement, Yu Wenxiu thought so even more.

Marriage? Why would such a young child get married?

Cui Wanning and Yu Wenli's eager attitude also made Yu Wenxiu very alert.

Although Wei Xiao had only visited her twice during the winter vacation, Yu Wenxiu had not met him many times and could not tell what kind of person he was for the time being. However, she did not need to worry about Wei Xiao. She only needed to look at Yu Yuan's attitude to know.

No matter how you look at it, Yu Yuan doesn't seem to like Wei Xiao very much. The two times Wei Xiao came, she didn't take the initiative to get close to Wei Xiao, and she didn't get excited before Wei Xiao came or miss him after he left.

This alone was enough for Yu Wenxiu to judge that Yu Yuan had no feelings for Wei Xiao.

As it was a rare opportunity to talk alone, Yu Wenxiu couldn't help but ask, "Miss, do you really want to continue like this?"

Yu Yuan was stunned for a while before she said, "I don't want to marry Wei Xiao, but now all I can do is try to learn how to protect myself, and also try to make Wei Xiao not interested in me."

She knew that her approach was very passive, but in the Yu family, this was all she could do. Once it was too obvious, Cui Wanning's accusations would immediately fall on her, and she might be forced to do something.

"I..." Yu Wenxiu hesitated, but continued, "Miss, I know that you are not the biological daughter of the lady. Have you ever considered leaving here and looking for your real family?"

How magical, Yu Yuan thought. If she had heard such words a few months ago, she would have been very angry.

She would question Yu Wenxiu where she heard such words, tell her to shut up and not mention the matter again, and might even drive her away.

But now, Yu Yuan is in a very calm mood.

She thought of Yu Xin calling her "sister", of Gu Qinghuan handing her the hot spicy hot pot that night, of Jiang Chuchu sighing while practicing with her when she was learning Sanda...

And there is Yu Wenxiu in front of her, who cares about her and takes care of her, and the food is really delicious.

The kindness they have brought over the past few months has been enough to satisfy Yu Yuan.

It turned out that this alone was enough. The praise and affection that she once longed for were not so precious and irreplaceable.

Yu Yuan collected her thoughts and looked at Yu Wenxiu, who was both nervous and worried, and said solemnly: "I was always scared before. I didn't know what real family was like. I was worried that it would be worse, so I didn't dare to look for them."

"But I've figured it out. Even if both sides are bad, I still want to make my own choice."

Maybe she is still very naive, has not experienced the hardships of life, and has not suffered the beatings of society.

It is precisely because of this that she still has the courage to try.

She didn't want to continue to desire the little love that Cui Wanning gave her, going against her own thoughts and distorting her heart.

She had learned that she could be loved in her own way without having to accommodate others.

Seeing Yu Yuan's determination, Yu Wenxiu wanted to hug her. She moved her fingers and finally said, "Your biological mother...will definitely love you and support you."

Yu Yuan smiled a little embarrassedly, and then said seriously: "But not now, I have to settle the marriage contract first, as well as the relationship with the Yu family... I want to go to my mother in an upright manner."

She wanted to find her own home not to get rid of the engagement or escape from the Yu family.

On the contrary, in order to gain a real family, she must leave these cages.

Even if her biological mother doesn't love her, she can easily find a place of her own to live.

After talking to Yu Wenxiu, Yu Yuan felt much happier. She smiled at Yu Wenxiu and said, "Red bean balls are really delicious. I like them very much."

She returned to the house, but Yu Wenxiu was still standing there, breathing slowly and deeply.

Although she was not able to accompany her child to grow up, just now, she saw the moment when her child transformed from a cocoon into a butterfly.

It is invaluable to any parent.

Yu Wenxiu was very moved by Yu Yuan's determination and courage, but as a mother, how could she just stand by and watch?

Although Cui Wanning was unhappy about what happened today, it was also because of this that the housekeeper asked her to show up in front of Cui Wanning as little as possible.

Originally, the area she was responsible for cleaning was the first floor. Taking into account that Cui Wanning often rested on the first floor, and that Yu Wenxiu spoke for Yu Yuan today, the housekeeper thought that she loved children very much, so she made adjustments and asked her to clean Yu Xin and Yu Yuan's rooms upstairs.

For Yu Wenxiu, this was exactly what she wanted.

She had consulted with an identification agency in advance and learned that at least 3 to 5 hairs with follicles were needed, and the storage method had also been properly studied.

With the frequency of cleaning at the Yu family, it should be possible to ensure that the hair collected that day is new enough and indeed comes from Yu Yuan herself. It’s just that the hair follicles will depend on luck.

If it really doesn't work, you can only save them for a few more days and take care to preserve them well, and the quality of the samples can still be guaranteed.

Yu Wenxiu also returned to the house. The mysterious feeling alone was enough for her to be sure that Yu Yuan was her daughter, but she needed a paternity test as evidence.

Then, she had to find a suitable time to confess her identity to Yu Yuan.

She couldn't let Yu Yuan bear so much pressure alone, and this was also her responsibility.

Silence returned to the corner of the courtyard, as if nothing had happened. Only the moon in the night sky could see the figures of the mother and daughter.

The clouds gathered, blocking the view of the moon and foreshadowing bad weather tomorrow.

"The weather forecast for tomorrow is rain, so remember to prepare an umbrella in the car." Xu Zhishu reminded the housekeeper.

Wei Xiao frowned when he heard his mother's arrangement and said impatiently: "There are usually umbrellas in the car. What's the point of arranging such a small matter?"

He did a lot of physical work today and now has a little back pain and is not in a good mood.

Xu Zhishu paused and did not continue the topic. Instead, he asked, "How was your day at school today?"

"Just like that." When she asked this, Wei Xiao remembered how he was used as a laborer by Gu Qinghuan, and his brows frowned even deeper.

Seeing that he was unhappy, Xu Zhishu didn't want to continue talking. Instead, Wei Xiao remembered something and asked abruptly, "How did you get together with my dad in the first place?"

Xu Zhishu paused and said, "He is willing to spend money on me. He buys me whatever I want."

Wei Xiao nodded thoughtfully, did not ask any more questions, and did not explain the reason for asking such a question. He then returned to his room.

There was no one in the living room. The housekeeper and the servants had gone to do other things. Only Xu Zhishu was left sitting on the sofa, silently pulling up the corners of his mouth.

The family environment has a huge impact on people. Two people who would not look alike can actually be so similar.