Susu finally understood—she didn’t need to let those people drag her into self-destructive emotions.
Liu Dong had abused and mistreated her, but that was because Liu Dong herself had a rotten character.
Huo Sanchun had sched to sar her online, but that was because Huo Sanchun was ruthless in her thods.
The problem lay with them, not Susu.
Once she realized this, Susu’s heart settled into calm. She turned to Gu Nanyan and asked what she should do next.
Gu Nanyan asked her, "Do you want to go back to Huo Sanchun?"
Susu shook her head.
Gu Nanyan gently patted her head and smiled. "If you’re willing, I can be your guardian."
Susu’s eyes sparkled, wide and unblinking as she stared at Gu Nanyan, as if struck dumb by overwhelming joy.
Amused, Gu Nanyan reached out and ruffled the soft strands of hair atop her head.
Nearby, Feng Chengxi watched, her face twisting with envy.
Ugh, if only I were still a minor too—I’d want Queen Yan as my guardian as well!
Leaving Gu Nanyan’s side, Susu felt reborn, as if she had shed an old skin.
If all the hardships she’d endured over the years had led her to et Sister Nanyan, then Susu decided it was worth it.
anwhile, Huo Sanchun went to see Liu Dong.
The news of Huo Sanchun’s lawsuit against Liu Dong had spread far and wide, and Liu Dong had been expecting her.
When she spotted Huo Sanchun approaching through the window, Liu Dong even flashed her a smile.
That smile was too sharp—it stung Huo Sanchun’s eyes until they turned red. "How dare you smile! You’re vile. How could you do sothing like this? What did I ever do to you to deserve having my child stolen?"
Liu Dong, ever the cunning lowlife, smirked. Her own daughter, Jun Ya, was clever and beautiful—what did she have to fear?
She chuckled darkly at Huo Sanchun. "Fine, let’s swap them back then. My real daughter, Jun Ya, is smart, gorgeous, and talented—she’s bound for greatness. I’ll be living the good life soon enough.
As for that wretched Susu, you can have her back. Isn’t that what you wanted—your real daughter?"
At this, Liu Dong’s expression twisted with long-suppressed bitterness finally unleashed. "Huo Sanchun, weren’t you always so high and mighty?
Top of your class since childhood, the center of attention at every family gathering, the teachers’ favorite at school.
And ? I could only watch from the shadows, filled with envy.
Hah! I’ve always dread of crushing you beneath my feet.
I could never surpass you, but my daughter is better than yours!
Don’t think I didn’t see those livestreams—my Jun Ya is a prodigy! She sings, dances, writes beautifully.
The netizens call her Queen Yan’s little protégée! She has her own fanbase, her own followers.
She’s perfect!"
As she rambled, Liu Dong’s eyes glead with delusional pride. The dreams she could never achieve had co true through her daughter.
But soon, she snapped back to reality and fixed Huo Sanchun with a venomous glare. "Cousin, I can’t thank you enough for raising my daughter so well. Hahaha, I’m so grateful!"
Huo Sanchun trembled with rage, her fingers itching to tear Liu Dong’s mouth apart.
But at the peak of her fury, she suddenly laughed. "Fine. Let’s go swap them back right now."
Liu Dong hesitated. Would Huo Sanchun really give up so easily? Jun Ya was perfect—the daughter she’d always dread of. Why would Huo Sanchun just hand her over?
"Let’s go," Huo Sanchun said, turning away. "We’ll find Huo Junya imdiately."
Though suspicious, Liu Dong’s desperation to see Jun Ya overpowered her doubts, and she followed.
Huo Sanchun smirked inwardly as she sensed Liu Dong trailing behind.
She knew Huo Junya far too well.
Liu Dong was daydreaming if she thought she could waltz in and claim a flawless daughter without lifting a finger. Did she really think Huo Junya would ever accept her?
Huo Sanchun drove straight to the filming set.
The mont her car entered the parking lot, Huo Junya spotted it and ca sprinting downstairs, crashing into Huo Sanchun’s arms in tears. "Mom! Are you abandoning ? Don’t you want anymore?"
Before Huo Sanchun could respond, Liu Dong barged forward, grabbing Huo Junya’s wrist in excitent. "Jun Ya! I’m your real mother! I’m your birth mom!"
Huo Junya froze—then recoiled violently, her face contorted with disgust. "You’re not my mother! I’d never have a mother like you! Get away from !"
Enraged, Huo Junya shoved Liu Dong with all her might.
Caught off guard, Liu Dong stumbled and fell onto the pavent. She gaped up at Huo Junya, stunned and lost.
Huo Sanchun finally exhaled, so of her pent-up malice dissipating.
Coldly, she looked down at Liu Dong. "You wanted her back? Take her. You only see how ‘perfect’ she is—but do you have any idea how much I’ve invested in her?"
"Piano lessons—3,000 yuan per session, 300,000 a year. Her vocal coach is a conservatory professor money can’t buy. Her dance instructor is an award-winning elite from the Beijing Dance Academy.
Do you have the slightest clue how much it costs to raise an artist? The connections required?
With your resources, could you even afford to keep her in this world?"
Liu Dong stamred, "Jun Ya’s grades are good—she could go to university—"
"Sorry to disappoint, but Huo Junya’s grades are terrible. Without the arts, she’d struggle to get into a third-rate college.
You said she’s ‘perfect’? That you’ll ‘reap the rewards’? Fine. Let’s see what rewards you actually get."
With that, Huo Sanchun turned and walked away without another glance.
She didn’t say a single word to Huo Junya.
Huo Junya stood frozen, her feet leaden as she watched Huo Sanchun leave. She wanted to chase after her—but couldn’t move.
Liu Dong scrambled up and timidly reached for Huo Junya again.
Huo Junya recoiled like she’d been burned, her face twisted in revulsion. "Don’t touch !"
For once, the usually shrewish Liu Dong faltered, her eyes reddening.
But Huo Junya felt nothing. She glared icily. "You dare try to take back? Can you even afford ?
This dress is a 3,800-yuan designer piece. These shoes cost 12,000. The milk I drink is airlifted from overseas. Every al is prepared by a private chef—"
With each word, Liu Dong’s face paled further.
Huo Junya’s hatred burned. She felt no bond, no love—only disgust for this vulgar, unkempt woman who’d ruined her life.
She hated Liu Dong for yanking her from heaven into hell.
Once, she’d been a princess—the most privileged among the show’s cast, revered even by the celebrity guests who deferred to Huo Sanchun’s influence.
Even Director Rong had bent the rules to script her redemption arc.
Before Liu Dong appeared, her mother was a top-tier talent agent in the entertainnt industry, holding shares in a renowned entertainnt company. In her early years, she had a keen eye for investnts, purchasing nurous properties that are now worth over a hundred million.
Her future had been clearly mapped out—she would debut through a variety show and beco the nation's sweetheart. She was destined to be a rising star.
But now, everything was ruined. Completely ruined!
Everyone looked at her with disdain, even her classmates called to ask if she was going to change her na to Susu and return to farming.
At that mont, Huo Junya was utterly humiliated. She truly wanted to jump off the building and end it all.
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