The villa is a duplex with five rooms, each with its own bathroom.
The main room is on the first floor and is the largest of all the rooms. It contains several medical devices, a bed, and a large desk.
To help Cui Xueheng calm down, Pei Huan bought many picture books and calligraphy tracing books, and they would write and draw together at the table every day to pass the time.
While tidying up the table, Du Ping noticed that the drawer on the right was not fully closed. She pulled it open to put the Xuan paper in, and found a piece of paper inside with the words "Inheritance Division Agreement" written in large characters.
She paused, somewhat surprised.
When did you get this, Madam?
She didn't notice at all.
I've been here for over a month, almost two months now. I wouldn't say I'm by Cui Xueheng's side every single moment, but most of the time I'm serving her.
They actually took what was an inheritance...
Could it be that the lady is...?
impossible!
Although the lady hasn't seemed to be in a good mood these days, the doctor says her recovery is progressing well.
Could it be because...she's been forgetful lately, so she prepared it in advance?
There's really no good way to treat forgetfulness right now, because it's a side effect of certain medications. Once her condition stabilizes and she stops taking that medication, this situation will gradually improve.
She put down the Xuan paper in her hand, picked up the will division document to look at it, and found that there were two more sheets below it, which were not bound together.
She picked them all up and began to read them carefully. The more she read, the uglier her face became, and her hands holding the papers trembled slightly.
Having been by Cui Xueheng's side for decades, it can be said that she knows all of Cui Xueheng's assets inside and out.
Especially in previous years, Cui Xueheng was often delirious and had frequent seizures. Cui Xueheng helped manage the property and shops. In recent years, Cui Xueheng has recovered somewhat, and she basically controls the assets herself, with Cui Xueheng assisting her.
The Pei family was already a large and wealthy family, and as the wife of the Pei family for so many years, her wealth must have been considerable.
But... but what did she see now?
For a moment, she even wondered if she was seeing things because of her old age.
If we're talking about who Cui Xueheng loves best among her three children, Pei Yu and Pei Huan are actually neck and neck. In fact, Cui Xueheng cares more about Pei Huan.
Without a doubt, Pei Sui was the least favored.
As for Cui Xueheng, she resented Pei Sui.
This resentment was also quite twisted. Sometimes she would feel inexplicably guilty towards Pei Sui and always wanted to do something for him, but she had never made any substantial contribution.
It's something that ordinary people can't understand.
But now, it's about tangible benefits.
Cui Xueheng gave Pei Sui 60% of her assets.
In particular, all the shares of Senrong Shopping Mall in the west of the city were given to Pei Sui.
The remaining 40 percent was divided equally between Pei Yu and Pei Huan.
The last page has been dated the day before yesterday, and it has been signed and stamped, which means that this division agreement has already taken effect.
Du Ping looked at it again in disbelief.
this……
How could this be...
She was stunned for a while before hurriedly putting the property division agreement back, tidying up the table, and leaving the room.
But I still felt uneasy, extremely conflicted, and somewhat unable to accept it.
"Aunt Du?"
Suddenly, a clear and melodious voice entered her ears. She exclaimed "Ah!" and looked at Pei Huan, who had appeared in front of her at some point.
She had heard that "Aunt Du" for 29 years.
Every time she heard it, she felt extremely conflicted, as if a needle was constantly pricking her heart.
Back then, Cui Xueheng witnessed Pei Huan being murdered and was so devastated that she suffered a mental breakdown and spent a month in the hospital without any improvement.
Upon returning to the Pei residence after being discharged from the hospital, Cui Xueheng saw her daughter "Chun'er" and rushed over to hug her, calling out "Huanhuan's" name repeatedly, saying, "Mommy's here, don't cry, don't be scared, Huanhuan is back."
That day, no one could persuade her otherwise; she scratched Chun'er's arm so hard it bled.
She took "Chun'er" away and did everything herself. Her emotions were no longer as agitated and frantic as they were during her hospitalization. Wherever she was, she took "Chun'er" with her, as if "Chun'er" were really her daughter.
Chun'er was not even three years old at that time. Whenever she cried, Cui Xueheng would patiently coax her and give her what she thought was the best.
Because the doctor said that Cui Xueheng could not withstand any stimulation for the time being, she had to suppress the urge to take her daughter back.
More than half a year passed like this, and "Chun'er" began to call Cui Xueheng "Mom". Every day she wore princess dresses and wore various jade and agate jewelry around her neck. She was extremely wealthy.
Every time Du Ping sees her daughter's happy smile, she sometimes can't help but wonder if "Chun'er" would be better off and happier as the daughter of the Pei family.
Her salary wasn't low, but she had two sons and a nephew to support.
The pressure is actually quite significant.
This matter seemed to become an open secret in the Pei family. No one mentioned it again. Several months later, Cui Xueheng regained her senses and took the initiative to ask for "Chun'er".
Although Du Ping was very reluctant to part with her daughter, and felt sad every time she saw her daughter call other people "Mom," she knew that if she refused, she would definitely have to leave the Pei family.
Such a high-paying job, and her daughter's future comfortable life, will all be out of reach for her.
Only if her daughter becomes a daughter of the Pei family will she have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of her life. Given the Pei family's traditions, they certainly won't mistreat her, the mother who lost her daughter.
After struggling for two days, she finally agreed.
Thus, the nanny's daughter, "Yin Zhichun," transformed into "Pei Huan," the eldest daughter of the Pei family.
But now...
Her daughter was taken away so many years ago, and she still diligently took care of Cui Xueheng for decades after hearing her own daughter call her "Auntie".
But what happens in the end?
Cui Xueheng kept saying she loved her "Chun'er" dearly and wanted to give her all the good things in the world, but is this how she showed her love?
Two-thirds of the inheritance went to his son, whom he had always looked down on and resented, and the remaining third was to be divided with his biological son.
She was now filled with intense resentment and imbalance, and a profound sense of loss that was dragging her clear mind down to hell.
"Aunt Du?"
Seeing that her eyes suddenly turned red and she looked somewhat dazed, Du Ping felt a little worried and reached out to support Du Ping's arm.
She had always known her true identity. When she was young, she felt complicated when facing Du Ping, but as she grew older, she gradually came to terms with it.
Some things are already set in stone, so there's no need to change them.
Besides, Aunt Du has always treated her as the eldest daughter of the Pei family for so many years, and has always been gentle and polite.
Seeing her so distraught, she quickly called out again, "What's wrong? Are you alright?"
Du Ping's thoughts were suddenly pulled back. She paused for a moment, then realized something, shook herself, looked away, and gave an awkward smile.
"No...it's nothing, please forgive my rudeness, Miss."
Pei Huan still looked at her with some unease.
Du Ping felt very appreciated that she cared about her. Over the years, she had been by her side, watching her grow up and become an outstanding child.
She didn't freeze up at this point, and could only make up an excuse to get by, "No, it's just that when I was clearing the table just now, I saw that Madam's handwriting didn't have the same vigor as before, it looked much weaker, and I noticed..."
She waved her hand and smiled reassuringly, "Look at me, perfectly fine, I don't know why I'm so sad. Madam's condition is improving every day, and she'll recover soon. Miss, is there something you need from me?"
Pei Huan paused, her lips pressed down, and a hint of sadness appeared in her eyes.
She had actually noticed this a long time ago.
Cui Xueheng also has beautiful handwriting, but now her strength is limited, and her strokes are weak and feeble, so her handwriting is not as good.
She smiled and said, "It's nothing. I just saw you standing here in a daze, so I came over to ask. The food should be ready in the kitchen soon. You can get ready now. I'll go get my medicine before the meal."
Du Ping paused for a moment, then smiled and agreed, "Okay, I'll go to the kitchen now and help them prepare lunch quickly."
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