Chapter 184 Belated Affection is Cheaper than Grass
"Heh, it's easy for you to talk when you're not the one suffering. Where were you when she was being bullied? You raised her into a grown woman, and she's capable of protecting herself. Now that you're jumping out, who are you putting on this show for?"
They want to take my sister away? No way! They've even sealed the windows shut.
After being repeatedly rebuked, even the best-tempered person would lose their temper, let alone Yun Jianfeng, who was planning to take his own daughter away!
"How can you be so rude, junior? What kind of behavior is it to keep interrupting Xiaxia while I'm talking to her?"
"Hey, don't talk bad about Brother Jiang Chao. When I'm tired, he carries me on his back; when I'm bullied, no matter who it is, he fights back; when I'm thirsty, he pours me water; when I'm hungry, he cooks for me..."
Admittedly, some of the wording was exaggerated, but Yunxia could always feel the affection he received. Seeing him being spoken to like that to his face, she naturally stood up to protect him.
These words left Yun Jianfeng speechless, and it was only after Uncle Liu interrupted that the topic was dropped.
"Xiaxia, blood is thicker than water. Living with your father is always the best choice. I know that we haven't seen each other for many years and there must be some awkwardness, but you'll get used to each other after living together for a while."
"Uncle Liu, I admire you from the bottom of my heart because your words back then helped me get rid of the Wang family and find such a good foster family. But only a few years have passed, how could you... Ask yourself honestly, would going with him definitely be happier than staying with the Jiang family?"
Director Liu knew about Jiang Yan and Yun Linlin's existence. No matter how kind a stepmother is, she is still just a stepmother. Moreover, her biological daughter was still by her side. For a moment, she couldn't say anything to refute them, so she could only step aside.
"Xiaxia, has the Jiang family bewitched you? Why don't you even recognize your own father? It seems what they said is true."
Jiang Yan said her daughter had been spoiled, but he didn't believe it and tried to find a way to make up for it. Now that he had met her in person, he didn't hear her say "Dad" at all, and her eyes were like those of a stranger. At this moment, Yun Jianfeng felt extremely cold inside.
"Bewitched? You're the one who got bewitched! The Jiang family treats me extremely well, always providing me with the best food and drinks, and even giving me extra. I'm incredibly grateful. I'm used to living here and won't be moving. Besides, I'll be an adult in a year, so don't try to use your father's position to control me!"
"You said it yourself... there's still a year left, isn't there?" Yun Jianfeng said through gritted teeth, angered by his own daughter.
"Don't get angry. Blood is thicker than water. Even if the bones are broken, they are still connected by tendons. Jianfeng, calm down. Xiaxia is still just a child."
"Disrespectful to elders, spouting arrogant words, haughty and vulgar, utterly lacking any ladylike qualities—how could my daughter, Yun Jianfeng's daughter, grow up to be like this?"
These words completely enraged Yun Xia. She grabbed a broken bowl from the table and smashed it to the ground. "Yes, that's the kind of person I am, Yun Xia. It has nothing to do with the daughter setting you want. You can go home and find your Linlin. I'm sure she'll give you some comfort."
The name 'Linlin' struck like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, startling the two people opposite, whose pupils dilated. 'Xiaxia, what nonsense are you... talking about? The rumors outside are not credible at all.'
The girl smiled dismissively, pulled a voice recorder from her pocket, and waved it smugly. "Your words have been recorded. If your wife and Linlin find out, they'll only be considered 'rumors' in your eyes. You'll probably have a major upheaval in your backyard!"
That's outrageous! Yun Jianfeng made a move to snatch it, but Jiang Chao's eyes narrowed, and he pulled the girl behind him, subduing her in a few swift movements!
The situation changed in an instant. Before Director Liu could react, his friend was captured. He cried out anxiously, "Let go! Jiang Chao, let go! You are a junior, how can you fight with your elders?"
"Heh, it's a double standard, the magistrate is allowed to set fires while the common people are forbidden to light lamps. He just... was about to hurt Xiaxia!"
"No, I absolutely didn't, Xiaxia, don't believe him. How could a father hurt his own daughter?"
He didn't recognize his biological daughter whom he had met in Rongcheng, but Yun Linlin might not. Since she would find out sooner or later, he might as well confront her directly. "Jiang Chao, let's be frank, so we don't leave any reason for people to say you're bullying an old lady. Let me ask you, if one day Yun Linlin and I have a conflict, whose side will you take?"
"Linlin is well-behaved, sensible, cute, and kind-hearted. She will never have a conflict with you!"
Is she so kind as to gossip about Li Chen's mother?
Yun Xia smiled contemptuously and said, "I... will not go with you. The year after you left, I swore a solemn oath at my mother's grave that if one day you change your mind and marry someone else, whether you are poor or rich, I will not acknowledge you, but I will still be filial to you. After all... the law is there!"
The powerful attack left the group speechless, and the girl silently gave herself a thumbs up for her cleverness.
"The deceased are gone, Xiaxia, but we must always look forward!"
“The oath has been sworn, how can it be taken back? Besides, you have a beautiful wife and daughter in your arms. After you die, you will be with them in the afterlife. If I also betray you, wouldn’t Mother be all alone?”
A solemn oath is the best weapon to silence public opinion; anyone who dares to spread rumors will be silenced with this oath.
Upon hearing this, Yun Jianfeng slumped into his chair, stunned, and said, “One wrong step leads to another. If only I could have taken you with me back then. Jiang Yan is knowledgeable, kind, and innocent. You would definitely like her if you met her. Linlin is lively and lovely. You would definitely become very good friends with her. In that way… your bad habits would gradually change.”
"Since you look down on me so much, why force yourselves to be together and have a family reunion? Heh, the consequences of a poisonous oath coming true are quite severe. You don't want me... to die, do you?"
"Xiaxia, I...sigh, I'll go home and discuss this with your Aunt Jiang. Just wait for her reply!"
The girl covered her mouth, feigning shock, "Oh my god, could it be that you're going to divorce Jiang Yan, just like I thought? As the saying goes, you can tear down a temple but not a marriage. I can't bear that responsibility."
"What nonsense are you talking about? If it weren't for your Aunt Jiang, I wouldn't be where I am today. It doesn't matter if we don't live together or our household registrations aren't transferred. I will treat you and Linlin the same. She is well-behaved and sensible. I believe that once you meet, you two will become best friends."
"Sorry, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. The first time we met, she insulted my friend, and I... slapped her across the face, the kind that leaves a quick red mark!"
After saying that, he raised an eyebrow, leaned against Jiang Chao, and his eyes were full of smugness.
"You...you...how could you hit Linlin? She...she's your sister!"
Well, it turns out Yun Linlin is a bit older. She tucked a stray hair behind her ear and asked, "Excuse me, are you... suffering from intermittent hearing loss? I remember you were there at the time, and you even pushed me to the ground and scolded me."
Director Liu's pupils dilated: What the hell? The situation is getting increasingly out of control, Brother Yun, as a person... cough cough, don't be too... Look, no wonder your own daughter doesn't recognize you!
"Yunxia, where did he push you? Why didn't you tell me when you came back? Even if it means buying a ticket to Nancheng overnight, I'll avenge you."
At this moment, Yun Jianfeng, who was in a daze, just came to his senses and recalled what happened at the Li family's birthday banquet in Rongcheng. The more he looked at his own daughter, the more she resembled the problem girl who beat Linlin back then.
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