Chapter 781: I Don't Need
Looking at the tightly closed door in front of her, You Nian chuckled lightly, took out the key and turned it gently. This door, which she used to think was very heavy and impossible to push open, was now opened with just a gentle turn.
When You Niannian went in, her father was reading the newspaper on the sofa, her mother was busy with the housekeeper, and You Niannian was eating breakfast in her pajamas.
The room wasn't particularly large, and it was completely open at a glance. Why did she always feel that the room was so empty? Especially when she was sick, when she couldn't find anyone, or when they went out to eat without her on You Niannian's birthday—it was so empty and quiet then!
She came back on the day she went on a blind date with Lan Yan. Mr. You asked Mrs. You to give her the extra key, saying that she could come home to stay whenever she had time.
She stared at that key for a very long time. Whether she was a child in another province or now in the capital, she never had a key to her home. She was even less than a guest. Guests had keys, but she could only wait. No matter when she came back, she had to wait.
Originally, she wasn't planning to take it. She usually lived in the dormitory and spent her holidays at Gujia. This place wasn't her home at all. But her mother still had some things here. Besides delivering the invitation, the most important thing she did this time was to take her mother's belongings and never set foot here again!
"What are you standing there for? Come on in."
Yu's father's voice came from the sofa. Yu Niannian came back to her senses, nodded, closed the door and went inside.
Seeing that she was the only one who returned, Mr. You frowned: "Where's your boyfriend? Is he parked outside?"
You Niannian placed the gift on the table, expressionless: "He's on a mission and doesn't have time to come, so I can come by myself."
After saying that, he took out an invitation from his pocket: "The wedding banquet is on the 1st. You can come if you're free, or you can skip it if you're not. From childhood to adulthood, you've always been the one who's absent from all my important occasions. I'm used to it. If you can't come this time, it's okay."
After saying that, without even glancing at Mr. You, whose face was already flushed with anger, he placed the invitation on the table.
"By the way, if you're going, just sit quietly. You don't need to help or exert yourself. So please don't cause any embarrassment! I have some things here, I'll go pack them up." After saying that, he turned and went into the small room near the balcony.
After the people went inside, Mrs. You immediately calmed down Mr. You, who was about to explode with anger: "Don't you know what kind of temper she has all these years? Why bother arguing with her! Don't let yourself get angry! Think about the wedding, think about your promotion, think about our family! Calm down, don't lose your temper today! Understand?"
Mr. You pointed to You Niannian's door and growled in a deep voice, "Look at her attitude! Is this how a daughter treats her father? Is this how a junior treats an elder?! She has no manners!"
Madam You: "..."
You Niannian: "Dad, are you insulting yourself?"
"You dare to make a sound! I haven't even said anything to you yet! What time is it and you're still wearing your pajamas! Go change!"
You Niannian pursed her lips: "Get up and leave."
You Niannian took out all the little she had left, then went to the study to pack up some of the books her mother had owned before. After packing them up, You Niannian left.
Seeing her come out, Madam You immediately smiled and said, "Niannian, come and sit down! You and your dad can chat while I and your auntie go cook! We've prepared something delicious today! There's also your favorite shredded chicken! Your dad got up early this morning to make it and it's in the fridge. Even though it's a cold day, it tastes great! I guarantee you'll love it!"
You Nianqing laughed: "No need, Grandma has prepared a meal for me at home. I ate my fill of the dishes I loved to eat when I was a child but couldn't get when I was little. Their chefs are all descendants of imperial chefs, so there are so many delicious dishes! I won't eat the meal. I've left the key here. After the wedding, we don't need to see each other unless necessary. That's all. I have a mission to complete, so I'll be going now."
After saying that, he forcefully opened the door, completely liberating his childhood self.
After You Niannian left, the room was quiet.
"Crash!!!" The gifts that You Niannian brought were all swept to the ground by You's father! They were scattered all over the ground.
"Look at what she said! Has she grown up? Does she want to cut ties with me? She's dreaming!"
"These gifts... are mostly empty. That brat is disgusting! Do you think we're the kind of people who need her things? I mean, you're so... Hey! Hey Old You! What's wrong with you? Don't scare me! Niannian! Get your dad's blood pressure medication! Hurry up!"
You Niannian was unaware of the chaos at the You family's residence. After leaving the You family, she encountered several elderly women on the road. They found it strange that You Niannian had come out so quickly after going in.
"Niannian, your dad and the others aren't home?"
"That shouldn't be the case. It's so early in the morning, I haven't seen them leave the house. They should be at home right now."
"What's wrong with you guys? You come out empty-handed every year, there must be someone at home!"
"Then this..." Everyone's eyes began to dart around, wondering if he had been kicked out by his stepmother!
You Nianqing smiled and said, "Everyone's at home. I have things to do at my team, so I won't stay any longer. You ladies chat, I'll be going now."
She decided to cut off all contact with them from now on. Suddenly, she felt relieved. There was no need to resort to underhanded tactics or get entangled with rotten people anymore. Living a better life than them was the greatest revenge she could take from them!
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