As soon as they left, Zhang Su bellowed, "Those bastards!" He grabbed a vase, intending to break it, but Lui Ying intervened, holding his arm firmly. "That vase was very expensive, don’t you dare."
Reluctantly, Zhang Su put the vase down. "I have never been insulted like this in my entire life."
Zhang Weijun chid in, "Mom, Dad, you know a villa in Radiant Sun Estate doesn’t cost less than 10 million... Those people are filthy rich."
Zhang Su’s anger surged. "ixui, quickly check which cars they are driving!"
Zhang ixui rushed outside to check, finding Li Chen and Zhang i about to enter their car. She hurried towards them, saying, "Cousin i, I’m sorry... sorry for everything."
Zhang i responded with understanding, "You were still young when it happened. You don’t have to apologize for anything."
Zhang ixui expressed her remorse, "Sorry they treat you like this."
"It’s okay... Hope to see you at the wedding," Zhang i replied.
Zhang ixui confided, "They won’t allow ."
Zhang i, determined to help, asked for her phone. Inputting her number, she instructed, "Call if they don’t allow you. I’ll arrange for soone to co and fetch you, okay?"
Grateful, Zhang ixui nodded. "I should go back before Dad gets angry." With that, she hurried back inside the house.
As they got in the car, Li Chen asked, "You two close?"
Zhang i nodded. "She’s always been a sweet little girl. She was 14 or so when it happened. I don’t know why, but they always treat her coldly."
"I see... Maybe you should ask her to be your maid of honor, since you don’t have any friends," Li Chen suggested.
Zhang i considered it. "I haven’t thought about that issue, but I do have forr colleagues I was a bit close to. I can also ask."
"Good. Unfortunately, my family only has n," Li Chen lanted.
Zhang i chuckled. "Your brothers should get married too so I can get sisters."
"Maybe you can give girls," Li Chen teased.
Zhang i shook her head. "So you can all spoil rotten? No way."
Li Chen grinned. "She will be treated like royalty."
Their conversation turned to the topic of children, a welco distraction from the drama that had just unfolded.
Back in the Zhang household, Zhang ixui had returned, and Zhang Liying asked, "What took you so long?"
Zhang ixui fabricated a lie, saying, "I wasn’t sure of the cars, so I had to look closely."
Zhang Weijun inquired, "So, what cars?"
"Rolls Royce," Zhang ixui replied.
"They are really rich," Zhang Liying remarked.
"Maybe they hired the cars," Zhang Su speculated.
Lui Ying interjected, "What about the check and the villa?"
Zhang Weijun suggested, "Mom, maybe the check was going to bounce. They were just putting on a show for our eyes."
Zhang Su concurred, "Yes, that was all a show. No way a rich man can take fancy to soone like Zhang i."
Zhang Liying chid in, "His cousin is cute."
Lui Ying cautioned her daughter, "But poor. Listen, dear, don’t even look at the direction of poor n. You have to find a man who will give you everything."
Zhang Weijun expressed disbelief, "I can’t believe Aunt Lingling went as far as staging a skit to make her future son-in-law seem rich."
Zhang Su asserted, "They have to accept that they have nothing."
As they continued their discussions, the resentnt within the Zhang family beca more apparent.
Zhang Su chuckled darkly, "Can you imagine? Zhang i, the daughter of a nobody, marrying into wealth? It’s laughable."
Lui Ying joined in, sneering, "Indeed. They must think we’re fools to believe such a ridiculous story."
Zhang Weijun added, "And that Li Chen, what a joke! Pretending to be rich when he’s probably just another fraud."
Zhang Liying nodded in agreent, "Exactly. They’re trying to deceive us, but we’re not that gullible."
Zhang Su leaned back in his chair, a smirk playing on his lips. "Well, they can try all they want, but they can’t hide the truth forever. Zhang i will always be one of us, no matter how hard they try to change that."
The family erupted into laughter, their jokes laced with bitterness and resentnt towards Zhang i and her supposed newfound fortune. They found solace in belittling her and her family, convinced that their own superiority would prevail in the end.
Zhang ixui listened quietly to their conversations, her heart heavy with conflicting emotions. While she outwardly agreed with her family’s sentints, inwardly, she couldn’t shake off the feeling of guilt and sympathy for Zhang i.
Despite their harsh words, Zhang ixui couldn’t help but wonder if there was truth to Zhang i’s story. She rembered the kindness Zhang i had shown her in the past, contrasting sharply with her family’s treatnt of her.
As the laughter faded and the conversation shifted to other topics, Zhang ixui remained lost in her thoughts, torn between loyalty to her family and empathy for Zhang i’s plight. She knew that she would have to make a choice soon, one that could potentially change the course of her life and her relationships with those around her.
The dynamics within the Zhang household were complex and entrenched in traditional gender roles. Zhang Weijun, at 24, had yet to establish independence from his parents, while Zhang Liying, at 27, sought luxury and security through wealthy suitors. Their paths were dictated by societal expectations and family dynamics.
In contrast, Zhang ixui, at 19, struggled to find her place amidst the rigid expectations imposed by her family. Despite her intelligence and aspirations, she was stifled by the traditional views of her parents, who believed that education was unnecessary for won.
Each mber of the Zhang family navigated their own challenges and desires within the confines of their upbringing, yet their individual journeys were intertwined in the fabric of familial expectations and societal norms.
Zhang ixui, failing to listen to the conversation any further, retreated to her room, seeking solace in the quiet confines of her own space. As she closed the door and locked it behind her, she felt a sense of relief wash over her. It was exhausting being around her family sotis, especially when their discussions turned sour and resentful.
Seated at her desk, Zhang ixui took out her old phone and began to type into the search engine. The na "Sun Lixia" filled the screen, and she hesitated for a mont before pressing enter. Instantly, a flood of information appeared before her eyes, revealing the identity of Zhang i’s future mother-in-law as a mber of the wealthy Sun family.
The realization hit Zhang ixui like a bolt of lightning. So, Zhang i’s fiancé ca from a family of imnse wealth, a fact that could change everything for her cousin and her mother. But along with the excitent ca a sense of caution. Zhang ixui knew that revealing this information could potentially cause more harm than good.
With a determined expression, Zhang ixui made a silent vow to herself. She would keep this discovery to herself, ensuring that Zhang i and her mother could navigate their new life without unnecessary interference. As she tucked her phone away, a small smile played on her lips, hopeful for the brighter future that awaited her cousin and aunt.
As Zhang ixui sat in her room, contemplating the newfound information about Zhang i’s future in-laws, a sense of peace washed over her. Despite the tensions within her own family, she found solace in the thought of Zhang i and Mu Lingling finding happiness and security in their new alliance with the affluent Sun family.
As she glanced around her room, Zhang ixui’s eyes fell upon a frad photograph on her desk. It was a picture of her and Zhang i from happier tis, captured during a family gathering years ago. The mory brought a soft smile to her lips, reminding her of the bond they shared and the importance of family, despite their differences.
With a sense of determination, Zhang ixui made a silent promise to herself. She would do whatever it took to ensure Zhang i and Mu Lingling’s happiness, even if it ant sacrificing her own desires or enduring the challenges that lay ahead.
As the evening sunlight filtered through her window, casting a warm glow across the room, Zhang ixui closed her eyes and allowed herself to envision a future where her cousin and aunt thrived, surrounded by love, prosperity, and the support of their newfound family. And in that mont, she felt a glimr of hope for brighter days ahead.
As the car sped along the familiar streets, Zhang i’s gaze drifted out of the window, watching the passing scenery with a sense of calm washing over her. The events of the day had been tumultuous, but the support and solidarity from the Lis had provided her with a newfound reassurance.
Beside her, Li Chen noticed her quiet contemplation and reached out to gently squeeze her hand, offering a wordless gesture of comfort and understanding. Zhang i glanced at him, her heart swelling with gratitude for his unwavering support.
As the city lights flickered past, Zhang i felt a sense of optimism bubbling within her. Despite the challenges that lay ahead, she knew that with the love and support of her new family, she could overco anything.
With a deep breath, Zhang i turned her gaze back to the window, feeling a renewed sense of hope blossoming within her. As the car continued its journey, she allowed herself to bask in the comforting embrace of her newfound family, knowing that together, they could weather any storm.
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