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At that time, Ye Wenyu thought that leaving Lin Tingfeng was not because of Cai Wenchuan, but because she wanted to start a new life, to live with dignity, freedom, independence and respectability.
It's about life, not about love.
As evening approached, Uncle Wang, the stepfather, came home from work, and Zhang Susu called Ye Wenyu to dinner. She ran out of her room, and the family busied themselves preparing the meal.
Seeing her stepfather return, Ye Wenyu felt somewhat uneasy. She still couldn't accept that her stepfather was part of her family. So when her stepfather wasn't home, she felt as free as a fish in water. But when he came home, she would suddenly realize that this wasn't her home, but her mother's new home. In this home, there would be a stepfather and two boys, and she would probably be the least family-like outsider.
Therefore, Ye Wenyu was a little nervous, and she was hesitant in everything she did, and her eyes didn't know where to look.
She ran to the kitchen and diligently helped her mother, taking the food out of the kitchen and placing it on the dining table.
"Xiaoyu, this is for you." Before anyone knew it, her stepfather took out a bag and handed it to Ye Wenyu.
Ye Wenyu paused, looking at her stepfather's kind face, and a warm feeling washed over her.
Her stepfather smiled at her and said, "You've just come to this family, and I was worried you wouldn't be used to it, so I bought this for you."
Seeing how well her husband treated her biological daughter, Zhang Susu was very happy. She rubbed her hands on her apron, leaned over, and asked with a smile, "What did you give Xiaoyu? Do I have a gift?"
Uncle Wang laughed and said, "No."
Zhang Susu was still very happy and said to Ye Wenyu, "Xiaoyu, open it and see what your dad gave you."
Dad? Ye Wenyu glanced at Zhang Susu. She probably would never be able to accept the fact that Uncle Wang was her father.
For her, "Dad" is a very distant title.
Uncle Wang probably knew that Ye Wenyu couldn't accept it, so he immediately smiled and said, "No need to call me Dad, just call me Uncle Wang. How could someone like me have such a beautiful daughter like you? I'm not qualified to be your father." He considerately gave Ye Wenyu a way out.
Ye Wenyu felt embarrassed by these words. She went to the kitchen to wash her hands before accepting the gift from her stepfather and politely said to him, "Thank you, Uncle Wang."
Actually, she was happy no matter what he gave her, which meant he welcomed her into the family.
Unable to contain her curiosity, Zhang Susu urged Ye Wenyu, "Take a look, what is it? Your Uncle Wang isn't very good at buying things."
Uncle Wang blushed, looking somewhat embarrassed.
Ye Wenyu smiled and opened the bag, finding a set of pink coral fleece loungewear inside. She would never wear such clothes, and she had never dared to try this frightening color. She thought to herself that in her stepfather's mind, she was probably still a six or seven-year-old little girl who loved all things pink.
This sentiment is truly touching.
Therefore, she still said gratefully, "Thank you, Uncle Wang, I like it very much."
Zhang Susu laughed and said, "Old Wang, you're so considerate?!"
Uncle Wang smiled and said, "I saw someone selling these on my way home from get off work, and I remembered that Xiaoyu is now at home. She doesn't seem to have any warm clothes, so I bought them for her. It's cold now, and you bought me a set of coral fleece last year. It's very comfortable and warm, so I thought I'd buy one for Xiaoyu. It's not expensive at all. If you don't like wearing it, you can just wear it at home." Uncle Wang could also tell that Ye Wenyu didn't seem to like it very much.
Ye Wenyu understood, and felt a warmth in her heart, as if she were nestled by a fire. She looked at Uncle Wang gratefully, thinking that her stepfather probably didn't have a daughter, so he treated her like his own.
She was lucky to have met a stepfather who was so kind and polite.
Seeing how much her husband doted on their daughter, Zhang Susu was overjoyed, but on the surface, she pretended to be angry and said, "Wow, Lao Wang, why won't you buy it for me?"
Uncle Wang rubbed his hands together and smiled, explaining, "I didn't bring enough money with me today. The allowance you give me each month is only a few hundred yuan. I also need to smoke a few packs of cigarettes and entertain some social obligations. How can I buy you anything?"
Hearing this, Ye Wenyu smiled. So Uncle Wang was so honest, handing over his entire monthly salary to his mother. No wonder his mother was so devoted to him.
My mother's hardships have finally come to an end, and she is now living a very happy life.
Zhang Susu giggled and said to him in a coquettish tone, "I don't care, you have to buy me an outfit tomorrow, or I'll get angry!" Her pouting and stomping feet made her look just like a little girl.
Uncle Wang said ingratiatingly, "Alright, alright, I'll think of something. I'm hungry now, come on, let's eat."
The family then went to eat in a lively atmosphere.
Throughout the meal, Ye Wenyu felt warm and touched. At that moment, looking at this small home again, she felt like it was her own home. She realized that she was not a stranger; there were people here who truly loved and cared for her.
More daffodils bloomed on the tea leaves in the living room, their petals as white as jade. My mother turned on a small electric heater, and the warm red light burst forth like a small sun.
After finishing his meal, Uncle Wang went downstairs to find someone to play chess with.
Only the mother and daughter were left at home. Ye Wenyu helped her mother clean the kitchen, wipe the table, wash the dishes and pots, sweep and mop the floor. Zhang Susu was not idle either. The mother and daughter did housework together, and in less than fifteen minutes, the kitchen and dining room were clean.
The sun shone brightly, the windows were spotless, and the floor gleamed. The air was as refreshing as fine wine. For the first time, Ye Wenyu felt that this small, dilapidated home was better than the large house Lin Tingfeng had bought for her. She realized that the greatest happiness in a person is not material luxury, but having love and a loving family.
Zhang Susu straightened up and sighed happily, "It's so good to have a daughter. It usually takes me at least half an hour to clean this kitchen. Xiaoyu, your arrival has made things so much easier for Mom."
Ye Wenyu smiled slightly, took off her rubber gloves, washed her hands under the tap, then picked up the pajamas her stepfather had given her, handed them to Zhang Susu, and said to her, "Mom, you can have these clothes."
She knew Uncle Wang didn't have much pocket money, and her mother was telling him to buy it tomorrow, so where would he get the money?
Zhang Susu glanced at her, smiled, and said, "Do you think I would really force your Uncle Wang to buy it? I was just kidding. Don't give it to me. You can wear it at home for fun. I know you definitely won't like wearing it. Let alone you, I think the clothes your Uncle Wang buys for me are ugly! But child, it's a token of your Uncle Wang's affection. It shows that he doesn't consider you an outsider. Keep it and wear it for him occasionally. He'll be very happy."
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