Chapter 165: The Relationship Has Faded Significantly

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Today, Yun Sisi’s biological parents came knocking, saying they wanted to take Yun Sisi back to their hometown for the New Year. The idea was absurd, and Xu Ya felt there was no way she would ever agree to it. "Madam, why not? Sisi has a little brother. Doesn’t Sisi miss her brother?" Liu Congfang asked Yun Sisi warmly. "I... Please stop. I’m not going back with you." Yun Sisi said, reaching out to hold Xu Ya’s hand. "Mom, I’m scared." "There’s no room for discussion here. Sisi is definitely staying in South City," Xu Ya said as she got up to see them out. Yun Sisi’s biological parents wanted to say more, but Xu Ya’s face was ice-cold, showing she wasn’t willing to discuss further. They had no choice but to sigh and leave. "I’ll go see them out," Yun Sisi said to Xu Ya. Xu Ya felt a bit unhappy about it but decided it was just basic courtesy, so she didn’t stop Yun Sisi. After they all left, Xu Ya emptied the tea in front of her in one gulp. The tea, originally scalding, had been left sitting for a while and was now cold. The cold tea seemed to chill her heart as well, leaving her with an indescribable feeling toward Yun Sisi. In truth, ever since the last time Yun Sisi lied and accused Yun Shifei unfairly, Xu Ya’s relationship with Yun Sisi had significantly cooled. At that time, Xu Ya stormed out in anger, and Yun Sisi ran after her to apologize, promising never to lie again. While Xu Ya had forgiven her then, it wasn’t possible for her heart to be completely free of resentment. She had initially wanted to repair her relationship with Yun Shifei, but Yun Sisi’s interference only made things worse. For the first time, Xu Ya felt a bit of resentment toward Yun Sisi. That resentment also gave her some clarity, making her realize she had been overly indulgent toward Yun Sisi all along. No matter how many mistakes Yun Sisi made, Xu Ya had always forgiven her without boundaries because of her deep love for her. But the more unconditional the forgiveness, the more it fostered a child without boundaries. This was something Xu Ya did not want to see. The child she desired should at least be kind and, ideally, excellent—but if not excellent, at least kind! Realizing this, Xu Ya began treating Yun Sisi less favorably than before, often guiding her to do good deeds intentionally. For example, she’d ask Sisi to help a neighbor aunt carry heavy things or involve her in tasks whenever possible. Since they moved out of the Yun Family home, they hadn’t hired a housemaid. In the past, most of the house chores were handled by Aunt Zhong, but now, Xu Ya took care of them herself. Because of financial constraints, her savings—though she still had some—would eventually run out without consistent income. She didn’t have the face to ask her parents for money either. At her age, asking her family for money was such an embarrassing thing to do. So, while life was now much harder than before, she couldn’t bear to ask to return to the Yun Family. After all, it was her decision to leave, so no matter how much hardship she faced, she had to endure it. At this moment, Yun Sisi was sending Liu Congfang and Xiao Xiong out. "How did I do today? Was my performance as a mom alright?" Liu Congfang asked Yun Sisi. "So-so," Yun Sisi responded absentmindedly but still played along, "Let’s just leave it at that for today." "You really don’t want to come back to our hometown for the New Year? Your grandparents and your brother miss you so much." Yun Sisi felt disgusted to the point of nausea. Miss her? If they truly cared about her, would they have abandoned her back then? It was only now, seeing her doing so well, that they wanted to reconnect. Still, Yun Sisi maintained her composure. "I get it, but it’s not the right time now. We’ll see later." She could only temporarily placate Liu Congfang. "Alright then, Mom’s heading back now. I’ll bring you some special New Year treats—they’re really delicious!" Yun Sisi watched as Liu Congfang and Xiao Xiong left. She turned around and let out a sigh. It was only recently that her relationship with her biological parents had improved. Ever since she falsely accused Yun Shifei of something and told her not to expose the truth, the relationship between Xu Ya and her had noticeably chilled. This growing distantness filled Yun Sisi with fear. She had already lost her father; she didn’t want to lose her mother too. If even Xu Ya left her, then she could forget about ever returning to the Yun Family and enjoying a life of comfort! So, she devised a plan. By getting along well with her biological parents and accommodating their frequent visits, her cordial attitude and lack of rejection would create a sense of insecurity in Xu Ya. Sure enough, today, Xu Ya—who rarely got angry—had lost her temper. It seemed she was worried Yun Sisi’s biological parents would take her away. After all, at this point, Xu Ya was her only support. If she were gone too, what would Yun Sisi do? Yun Sisi understood Xu Ya’s character well. Xu Ya would never swallow her pride and return to the Yun Family. Returning home, Yun Sisi saw Xu Ya still sitting in the living room, seemingly lost in thought. Feigning indifference, she smiled and said, "Mom, Uncle Xiao and Aunt Liu said they’re not taking me to their hometown for the New Year anymore. They said they’d bring me some local specialties to try later." Hearing this, Xu Ya snapped out of her thoughts. "Really?" Yun Sisi nodded. She carefully observed Xu Ya, but Xu Ya showed no signs of being particularly upset. She simply said, "That’s good. After all, they are your biological parents. It seems they care about you a lot after being separated for so many years." Yun Sisi’s eyes widened in surprise. She hadn’t expected this reaction from Xu Ya. "But Mom, you’re still the best." She leaned closer to Xu Ya, burying her head in her arms. "Mom, you wouldn’t stop wanting me, right? You’re the only mom I’ve got in this lifetime." Hearing the anxiety in Yun Sisi’s voice, Xu Ya immediately stroked her hair. "Of course not. Since I adopted you back then, you’ve been my daughter for life. Sisi, don’t overthink. Mom loves you." "Mhm, mhm!" Yun Sisi nodded vigorously. "I thought you stopped liking me after my biological parents found me." "How could that happen?" Xu Ya couldn’t help but laugh. "That’s good. Mom, let’s go to Grandma’s house for the New Year." "Alright." Xu Ya didn’t object, though she knew returning home would result in a round of criticism from Old Mrs. Xu. Still, she truly missed home. As for the Yun Family... Yun Tiancheng’s parents had passed away a few years ago, and his siblings were scattered in various places. Some were abroad; others were in Beijing. Who knew if they’d reunite for the New Year? But those matters had nothing to do with her. Thinking about the last incident, Xu Ya sighed silently. It was so difficult—her relationship with Yun Shifei was becoming more and more distant. With only two days left until the New Year, though the Yun Family had only Yun Shifei and Yun Tiancheng at home, the house was already filled with festive cheer.

Chapter 165: The Relationship Has Faded Significantly

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