She once joked that if it weren't for her scumbag father, she probably wouldn't have gone to such a good university, nor would she have worked so hard. Looking back now, isn't this somewhat defiant behavior also a form of caring?
This concern is not a longing for fatherly love, but a feeling of resentment!
An Ge watched the farce unfold before her and took a deep breath. Regardless of the past, she was now truly no longer connected to her scumbag father. The relief she felt stemmed from her regret for her past actions.
"The will is genuine, and we're not afraid even if someone verifies it. Of course, if you think a will isn't enough proof, I have another one here. No matter what you do, this house will never belong to you." A clear, cold voice rang out, and everyone felt as if they were hearing celestial music, immediately turning their heads to look.
Upon seeing this, the previously noisy scene immediately quieted down.
Fang Ying stared at the young woman, his eyes widening. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a scream, "An Ge! No, you're definitely not that brat, you're her daughter?"
Fang Ying also exclaimed excitedly, "You're An Ge's daughter? Yes, you must be! You two look exactly alike." His eyes were filled with nostalgia as he recalled that seemingly aloof but actually languid woman.
An Ge raised an eyebrow. Did they think of her as their daughter? But more than twenty years had passed, so it was understandable that they misunderstood. She nodded and smiled in response, but when she looked at Wu Weimin, her smile faded. "If I were you, I wouldn't be making a fool of myself here."
Wu Weimin was furious when he saw his granddaughter who looked so much like An Ge. "What do you mean? No matter what, I'm still your grandfather. How can you talk to your elders like that?"
"A grandfather who abandoned his wife and daughter? Ah, this is the first time I've seen him in person in all these years. Some people are indeed better off hanging on the wall. Don't try to play the emotional card with me. Everyone knows what kind of relationship you had with my mother and my mother."
My mother had anticipated this, and as soon as she heard about the demolition, she made me rush back. This trip back is to deal with the old house. According to my mother's wishes, this house will be donated; she won't leave you a single penny.
"That girl isn't dead yet?"
"She'll still be alive and well even after you die. What, you want her to take care of you in your old age?"
Wu Weimin felt his secret was exposed; he did have this thought, since that's how the law stipulates it anyway.
An Ge was almost laughing in anger. "Then go ahead and sue me. My father heard about what happened to my mother and has always wanted to take good care of you."
"What do you mean?" Wu Weimin suddenly shivered, looking at An Ge with fear in his eyes. "Who wants that brat to live out her days in her old age? I've cut ties with her long ago." After saying that, he scrambled away.
Everyone was completely bewildered. They were engrossed in the drama when the person involved suddenly left.
An Ge withdrew her spiritual power, and while locked eyes with Wu Weimin, she used some techniques. With her current strength, dealing with ordinary people was effortless for her.
After everyone dispersed, An Ge looked at Fang Ying with a smile on her face, "Thank you, Uncle Fang, for helping to guard the house. I didn't expect you to still have the will that my mother jokingly made back then."
Once she embraced the identity of a daughter, An Ge felt no pressure calling Fang Ying "uncle".
Fang Ying looked at An Ge with emotion, "I'm your mother's friend, it's only right that I help her. How is your mother? Where has she been all these years? Why hasn't she come back to visit?"
An Ge's heart skipped a beat when she saw the look in Fang Ying's eyes when he mentioned her. She was no longer the clueless, naive girl she used to be, and she naturally understood the meaning behind his gaze.
"My mother is doing well. She has a lover and family, but she can't come back because of some things. As for Uncle Fang, how has he been these years?"
Fang Ying smiled and said, "As long as she's doing well, that's all that matters. I'm doing fine too. I'm now the owner of a small supermarket, and my children are all married. I live a simple and peaceful life, but I'm very happy."
The affection of youth doesn't completely disappear with time; it only becomes the most beautiful memory in one's heart. Now, he is very content with his life, with a gentle wife and filial children.
“A supermarket owner, huh?” An Ge recalled joking with Fang Ying that her biggest dream was to open a supermarket.
She didn't know if Fang Ying's opening of the supermarket was influenced by her, but that no longer mattered. Seeing the happiness in Fang Ying's eyes, An Ge felt relieved. Regardless of the past, everyone was doing well now, and that was enough.
An Ge opened the door and looked at the familiar room, suddenly feeling an urge to cry. She could almost see her grandfather sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper, and her grandmother serving her delicious food.
The furniture is a bit old, but it's still very clean and even arranged according to my grandparents' old habits.
"Uncle Fang, what's this?"
Fang Ying smiled and said, "I live nearby, so I often come to clean."
"Thank you, Uncle Fang. I've relied on you all these years."
Fang Ying quickly shook his head, "How can you say that? If it weren't for your grandmother, I would never have had the chance to study. No matter how much time has passed, I will never forget Teacher Ge's kindness."
An Ge smiled; Fang Ying's gratitude was no less. Her grandmother had helped many impoverished students, but not everyone could be like Fang Ying.
Despite their apparent age difference, the two spoke without any awkwardness.
After a while, Fang Ying handed the keys to An Ge, saying, "I've guarded this house for twenty years, and now I'm handing it over to you. I'll support you no matter how you decide to handle it."
An Ge took the key. "Uncle Fang, this is a small token of my appreciation for your help over the years." She handed over a box containing ginseng roots. These were the hairs that Ginseng Baby shed, which An Ge found regrettable and had collected quite a few.
Fang Ying hesitated for a moment, then finally took the box. "Then I won't be polite. Will you go back in the future?"
An Ge nodded. "I have very important things to do, so I can't stay here for too long. Besides, my lover and family are over there; that's where my home is."
Fang Ying smiled. "It seems you're really doing well, that puts my mind at ease. Goodbye." With that, he gave An Ge a deep look, then left without looking back.
Hearing Fang Ying's words, An Ge remained silent for a moment, then chuckled softly. She hadn't hidden anything in her conversation with Fang Ying, so it wasn't surprising that her identity had been discovered. She was prepared for Fang Ying to ask questions, but she hadn't expected him to only care about whether she was doing well.
She used to think that only her grandparents cared about her in this world. After they passed away, she had no attachment to the world. Therefore, she accepted being chosen as a chosen one and even did not plan to return to her homeland immediately after learning that she could cross planes.
It seems that there are still people in this world who care about her silently, but she just didn't notice.
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