Chapter 68 Shangguan Family_1
"Grandma, I’m not suffering. Besides, going there is for learning. You know I’ve learned a lot there. After the New Year, when I go back, I’ll be a senior in high school. Once Youyou gets into Beijing University, I can naturally come back," Shangguan You comforted her gently. Whether her words were true or false, if the old lady was putting on an act, she would naturally play along.
"What are you talking about? Since everything is all right now, let bygones be bygones. You should naturally transfer back here. It doesn’t make sense for someone with a home in Beijing to go so far away for school. People who don’t know any better might think your stepmother treats you poorly," Old Lady Shangguan laughed softly, her gaze at Shangguan You somewhat complex.
"If you think so too, then that would be too unfair to Wanying. She treasures you, holding you in the palm of her hand. Even Rourou can’t compare to you," the old lady said, a hint of sourness in her tone, patting Shangguan You’s small hand with her own aged, large one, a look of affection on her face.
"All right, Youyou just got off the plane and must be tired. Go to your room and rest for a bit. If you need anything or want to buy something, just tell Grandpa," Shangguan Zhi frowned slightly upon hearing his wife’s words.
"Eldest Miss, I’ll take you to your room," a servant stepped forward respectfully, his attitude not just respectful, but held even more reverence.
"Go ahead. Your room is the same as before; nothing has changed. It’s cleaned every day. Wanying was worried you wouldn’t be comfortable and had new quilts put out early, just waiting for you to come back. When she returns from grocery shopping and sees you’re home, she’ll definitely be happy," the old lady said with a smile as she rose to her feet.
"Okay, Grandpa, Grandma, Youyou will go to her room first," Shangguan You stood up, the corner of her mouth curling into a cold smile. It seems that in this family, apart from Shangguan Zhi, even the Old Lady and the servants hold some reverence for me.
Shangguan You opened the door to the room on the right side of the second floor, and a faint scent of sunlight wafted out. This room was identical to her room in B City, with the same furnishings and decorations. It was just smaller.
"Miss, don’t be fooled by the Old Madam’s seemingly kind demeanor. You need to be extra careful. In her heart, there’s only that other girl. She dotes on her, cherishes her, and protects her," Auntie Zhang said as she carried Shangguan You’s luggage in, helping her arrange her clothes, her voice tinged with worry. "I told you this before, Miss, but you wouldn’t listen and even scolded me."
"Auntie Zhang, I know," Shangguan You nodded. The Old Lady’s attitude was indeed strange. She had clearly seen the fleeting disgust in her eyes just now. Since she detested me, why put on such a loving display in front of Grandpa and the servants?
She was very much looking forward to meeting that mother-daughter duo, and her so-called father.