"so what?"
An's father choked, "So why are you arguing with your child?!"
You're such a grown-up!
What's wrong with letting the child have some space?!
Mingyue smiled gently, "Anhe has also worked hard for that family for twelve years without complaint, but I've never seen you and your sister-in-law show any concern for Anhe."
"Are you blaming Ruyu because we didn't treat Xiaohe well?" Father An frowned and began to defend himself. "We gave Xiaohe the same treatment as Ruyu when we brought her back. Even Ruyu comforted Xiaohe, saying that it was Xiaohe's own fault for being so disappointing and doing embarrassing things all the time."
He had taken Anhe to banquets before, but every time he ended up making a fool of himself. While everyone else was enjoying their steaks at the table, Anhe would be slicing his plate with a knife.
And the banquet dresses they choose every time are not only eye-catching, but they also seem to lack the ability to carry off the exquisite dresses because of their sallow skin and petite figure.
"Brother, you seem to be unaware of the life An He lived twelve years ago. Was she trying to embarrass herself?"
Mingyue's voice was calm as still water, only the curve of her lips remained unchanged, "As for An Ruyu, she is not worthy of my anger. I simply can't stand ungrateful people."
That family favored boys over girls. Anhe had to work at a young age and was often hungry and cold. She was also frequently beaten.
It's simply a pipe dream to expect Anhe to consider etiquette and manners in this situation.
"Isn't this just taking your anger out on others?"
An's father couldn't understand it. Was it really necessary?
They keep bringing up such a small thing.
"Then I'll wait until my brother has thought it through before we talk about it."
Mingyue put down her chopsticks, her dark pupils flashing with an eerie light. An's father blinked, and when he looked at Mingyue again, she still had that gentle and quiet demeanor.
That's absolutely bizarre.
After Mingyue left the An family, An's father told his wife about it that night, "Don't you think Mingyue is just taking her anger out on Ruyu? And how exactly did Xiaohe catch Mingyue's eye?"
He vouched for An He's integrity, saying that An He would never dismiss Ming Yue, yet last time Ming Yue came back, she specifically called for An He's protection.
Mother An lifted the face mask off her face and rolled her eyes. "If Mingyue wants Anhe, then let her go. I only have one precious daughter, Ruyu."
Anhe's temper infuriated her; she refused to acknowledge that such a daughter was hers. Only Ruyu, so obedient, sensible, and outstanding, was her daughter.
"That's good too, Xiaohe won't suffer if she follows Mingyue."
An's father turned over, and as soon as the room light went out, he fell into a deep sleep.
In his dream, he was born into a poor family and heard people cursing him for being a girl, calling her a money-loser and such.
Mr. An was completely bewildered. What was going on?
Suddenly, the scene before An's father changed. He was standing in the yard when a woman whose face he couldn't make out slapped him. "What are you still standing here for? Did you feed the chickens?"
An's father cried out in pain, but quickly realized something was wrong. He was dreaming, so why was he in pain?
But An's father couldn't control his body and could only watch helplessly as his small body fed the chickens, cut pig feed, gathered firewood, cooked, and washed the dishes...
She practically took on all the chores in the house. If she didn't do them well, she would get a beating. The pain made An's father want to lie on the ground and quit. What a ridiculous dream! It's one thing to dream, but to actually feel the pain!
Mr. An felt like dying. Just as dawn was breaking, he finally woke up, panting heavily. Startled, Mr. An's mother slapped him, "What's all the noise about so early in the morning?"
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