Mr. An waved his hand dismissively, saying, "When have I ever lied to you? This bracelet is a collaboration with the higher-ups. I'm just a small fry; I can't do anything about it."
"Ming Dong is still your little sister after all. Even if there's no blood relation, you'll get some benefits because of Grandpa An's upbringing, right?"
Old Li's expression was ambiguous, but his eyes held a hint of amusement. "Fine, let's have a drink. Even if the deal falls through, we can still be friends."
An's father's smile faded a little. After drinking a few glasses, he got into his car and left. Back at the villa, An Ruyu considerately poured him a glass of water. "Dad, you're back."
"Why aren't you resting yet?"
An's father didn't take the water from An Ruyu's hand. He tugged at his tie, wearily pinching the bridge of his nose as he sat down on the sofa.
An Ruyu obediently walked behind the sofa and massaged her father's shoulders. "Dad, could you please get me one of those safety bracelets that Aunt's company sells?"
Countless young ladies from wealthy families have begged her to get in touch with them, but as soon as they see that she doesn't have a security bracelet on her wrist, they secretly laugh at her, saying that a fake heiress like her would never get one.
This won't do.
Therefore, An Ruyu is now eager to get a bracelet to prove herself. However, Mingyue has always looked down on her, so she doesn't dare to go to her in person. It would be best to have her father do it.
An's father brushed away An Ruyu's massaging hand, his expression indifferent. He had been having nightmares lately, and he was very resentful of An Ruyu.
The thought that Anhe might have lived that kind of life before, while other people's daughters were enjoying a life of luxury in their family, made her uncomfortable.
"Let's talk about this later, the bracelets are out of stock."
An Ruyu gritted her teeth, and the malice in her eyes, unseen by her father, was unlike that of a twelve-year-old child.
It's just that they don't want to get one for her. How could such a big company not have any in stock?
An Ruyu didn't believe it at all. She walked up to her father, hugged his arm, and sweetly pleaded, "Daddy~ I really want it, please help me~"
Annoyed, Mr. An stood up and couldn't help but scold, "You want this bracelet just to show off to those rich girls? How old are you? Have you finished your homework? Where's your report card from last week's exam?"
Startled by the sudden outburst, An Ruyu stood frozen in place, her round eyes brimming with tears. "Dad, what's wrong? What happened?"
"The child is still young. It's just a bracelet. What's wrong with asking Mingyue for one?"
An's mother was surprised that An's father would get angry at An Ruyu, so she hurriedly came out of the room and shielded her behind her.
An's father was furious. He kicked the coffee table and went back to his room.
An's mother cursed him under her breath, then tenderly wiped away An Ruyu's tears, saying, "You should rest well and don't mind your father. It's just a bracelet; Mom will help you."
"Thank you, Mom~ I love you the most~"
An Ruyu burst into laughter through her tears and rubbed against her mother's waist.
After much effort, An's mother finally managed to coax An Ruyu to sleep. Seeing An's father leaning against the bed, holding his phone, she said, "Why were you so mean to Ruyu? If she wants a bracelet, just let her have it."
"What do you know? The bracelets are sold out long ago. And you're so good to Ruyu, but have you ever cared about Xiaohe? Xiaohe is your own daughter!"
"What do you mean by this? Are you accusing me of not caring about Xiaohe? With Mingyue taking care of her, what could possibly happen to Xiaohe? Ruyu is someone we raised all these years, if I'm the one who cares about her, who does she care about?"
Mr. An was so angry that his head was about to split open. "I'll be blunt! Xiao He is our biological daughter! As for An Ruyu not sending her back, that's the greatest care she can show her!"
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