"Big sister, little sister, I'll take the two kids upstairs to freshen up and change their clothes. We'll come back to greet you all later," Zhang Xinyue said considerately.

“You’re so thoughtful. Go on, we’ve all been so happy we’ve forgotten about this,” Chen Caixia said with a smile.

This aunt always speaks in a way that's like a gentle breeze, showering people with sweet words as if they're free. But when it comes to serious matters, she's the first to run away. She's the most shrewd and worldly-wise person in the Chen family.

Zhang Xinyue took the two children upstairs and arranged for them to go to their respective rooms to wash up.

Then he turned around, his face instantly turning gloomy, and pulled Chen Ya-wen into her room.

"Ya-Wen, Mom has something to tell you." Looking at her daughter, Zhang Xinyue felt a pang of heartache.

After my daughter was born, she was never favored by my in-laws, who preferred boys. Fortunately, she worked hard and excelled in everything, gradually winning the love of her grandparents.

Whether the arrival of Fang Niannian and her brother will render all of her daughter's efforts over the years futile remains to be seen.

"Mom, what's wrong?"

"You answered Grandma very well just now, but Mom hopes you will do even better in the future, especially in front of Grandpa and Grandma, do you understand?"

"It's all your mother's fault for being incompetent and not giving you a younger brother sooner. Now, two outsiders are competing with you for the Chen family's property. But daughter, don't worry, your mother will help you take it back."

"Mom, I understand. These are all mine, and no one can take them away from me."

After giving her explanation, Zhang Xinyue returned to her room, where her older sister, Zhang Xinrong, was waiting for her.

Looking at her sister, Zhang Xinyue couldn't control her emotions and burst into tears. Why was her life so bitter?

She worked hard to get into university and immediately fell for the handsome Chen Bangrui, while Chen Bangrui was also attracted to the youthful and lively Zhang Xinyue. Not long after, the two secretly started dating.

First, she got into university, and then she found such a handsome and wealthy boyfriend. At that time, she really felt that God had been very kind to her.

Unexpectedly, during a physical examination organized by the university in her sophomore year, Zhang Xinyue was found to be pregnant, which was a very big deal at that time.

Then, she had no choice but to drop out of school. The Chen family secretly came to her door and persuaded her to abort the child. But Zhang Xinyue knew that she had to give birth to the child, otherwise she would get nothing if Chen Bangrui changed his mind.

Not long after, Chen Ya-wen was born. Because she was born out of wedlock and was a daughter, even though the Chen family was initially grateful that she hadn't exposed Chen Bang-rui, over time, the entire family still didn't think much of Zhang Xin-yue.

In the end, it was only for the sake of the child that Zhang Xinyue was able to marry into the Chen family right after Chen Bangrui graduated. At this time, Chen Yawen was already 2 years old.

Thanks to Chen Ya-wen's ambition since childhood and Zhang Xin-yue's careful nurturing, she gradually won back the favor of her husband and in-laws.

Seeing that they have endured so many years, her parents-in-law are now over sixty years old, and Chen Ya-wen is already 12 years old. Soon, the hard times will be over.

But then, two bastards suddenly appeared.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Finally, she couldn't contain her anger any longer, stood up, and started smashing things on the dressing table.

"Xinyue, stop smashing things! There's no way to stop them from coming back. We're both just as unlucky as each other, unable to have a son!"

Zhang Xinrong and Zhang Xinyue, both having given birth to daughters and subsequently disliked by their in-laws, shared a similar plight and developed a close bond. Zhang Xinyue's daughter, Chen Yawen, was also showered with affection.

“He’s so heartless. I’ve been with him for so many years, and he can’t even compare to a son? If it weren’t for that old hag Wu Manfang, would he have thought of acknowledging the child?” Zhang Xinyue no longer held back in front of her sister.

"You child, how many times have I told you not to say things like that? It wouldn't be good if someone heard it."

Zhang Xinrong hurriedly got up, opened the door and looked around to make sure no one was around before speaking.

"Big sister, you're being too cautious. Today, the whole Chen family is downstairs in the living room welcoming that precious grandson. Who has time to bother with me?"

"Alright, Xinyue, stop thinking about these useless things. Things are already like this. Take your older sister's advice. No matter what you think inside, you have to put on a happy face. Otherwise, you'll just upset your in-laws."

“Xinyue, don’t be foolish. There’s a long road ahead. Who knows what kind of people these two kids from that poor place are? As long as Yawen continues to excel, will the Chen family ever need her again?”

Zhang Xinrong's words reminded Zhang Xinyue. Yes, was her precious daughter really inferior to these two country bumpkins?

Thinking of this, Zhang Xinyue's mood began to improve. "Sister, I'm the one who's obsessed."

"Yes, that's right. Remember, you must treat these two children well on the surface, so that no one can find fault with you."

"Okay, my dear sister."

"I'll go arrange lunch. Don't leave either, let's eat together at noon," Zhang Xinyue said as she opened the door.

"Goodbye, it's not appropriate for your family to be together today. I'll leave through the back door later. Don't worry about me."

"Okay, I'll contact you again later."

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Chen Niannian had just finished showering and changed into the clothes Zhang Xinyue had prepared. She lay on the bed and looked around.

Just like in my previous life, it was the same room. The room was located at the far west end of the floor, right next to the stairs, with only one window facing east. The room was never exposed to sunlight from morning till night.

Even with the door closed, the sounds of people going up and down the stairs could still be heard. Before she arrived, this place was just a storage room.

In my past life, because I was used to living in the countryside and loved sunshine, and was initially misled by my stepmother's sincerity, I naively asked her if I could have a different room.

Then Zhang Xinyue took her to Chen Huibo's room and asked her what she thought of it, noting how spacious and bright it was, with sunlight streaming onto the bed. She immediately replied happily that she loved the room.

That evening, Chen Huibo started making a scene, saying she wanted to change rooms because she liked his.

Zhang Xinyue cried and said it was all her fault for not arranging things properly, and that she wouldn't let Chen Huibo change rooms, but instead asked Chen Yawen to give up her room and switch with her.

Enraged, Wu Manfang smashed the bowl and punished her by forbidding her from eating for a day. The next day, while eating the food Zhang Xinyue had secretly brought her, she immediately believed her stepmother's story and forgave her.

Because she saw Chen Niannian's stupidity, Zhang Xinyue stopped trying to hide it from her and bullied her at will.

However, Chen Niannian was too lazy to bother with these things anymore. She had more important things to do in this life, so she wanted to find a way to get rid of them once and for all and stop getting entangled with them.