Jiang Xin has yet to notice the change in her parents' attitude towards her. They haven't asked about her college entrance exam scores or which university she applied to.
She was only thinking about Yanling, her mind and eyes were filled with him, and she completely forgot that she had only scored 300 points on the test.
During the summer vacation, Jiang Xin spent the rest of her time at home except to visit Yan Ling, while Ming Yue and Ye Bei Chen had already started their internships at their respective companies.
Yanling went to participate in the conscription. He wanted to take the path of joining the army after failing to get into university.
When Shu Yuqing heard the news, she couldn't help but sneer. With Yan Ling's high school education and his way of doing things, it was simply a pipe dream for him to make a name for himself in the military.
After making a three-year promise with Yanling, Jiang Xin reluctantly saw her boyfriend off, and soon it was time for her to start school.
Shu Yuqing bought her an ordinary laptop and a new mobile phone. Apart from tuition fees, Shu Yuqing only gave her 3,000 yuan for living expenses.
Jiang Xin held the 3,000 yuan and hesitated before asking, "Mom, what's this?"
"This is your monthly living expenses." Shu Yuqing's words plunged Jiang Xin into an icy abyss. She stared in disbelief at the 3,000 yuan in her hand, unable to believe that her mother gave her such a small amount of money every month.
"Mom, isn't this too little?" Jiang Xin finally realized something was wrong. Her mother only gave her 3,000 a month, which was clearly making things difficult for her.
Shu Yuqing raised an eyebrow and scrutinized Jiang Xin with a critical gaze. Is her adopted daughter really that different from the one in her previous life?
In her previous life, Jiang Xin enjoyed the luxurious life of the Ye family. She never had to worry about money from childhood to adulthood, and even her clothes were all taken care of by herself.
They live in luxurious apartments, drive luxury cars, and consume only the finest and most expensive things.
In her past life, she had high expectations of her and raised her to be an independent woman. She had never neglected her materially, but she said that these were all cages that bound her and that she didn't care for them.
Why is she no longer bothered by the constraints of money this time?
Shu Yuqing's expression remained unchanged as she calmly said, "I've inquired, and the monthly living expenses for students are generally around 1,500 yuan, so 3,000 yuan is quite a lot."
Also, you're 18, you're an adult. If you feel you don't have enough money, you can earn it yourself.
Jiang Xin stood there stunned in disbelief. Her family was so rich, why didn't they give her any money to spend?
As Shu Yuqing left, she heard her mutter to herself, "It shouldn't be like this, it shouldn't be like this."
Shu Yuqing gave a mocking smile. Shouldn't it? What in this world is ever supposed to be right?
In her past life, they treated her so well, showering her with love like a princess. What did they get in return? In this life, do you still expect the Ye family to shield you from the wind and rain, and to go to great lengths for you?
After arriving at university, Jiang Xin discovered that college wasn't as wonderful as she had imagined. With no news of Yan Ling, Jiang Xin gradually became familiar with her roommates.
After learning about Jiang Xin's family situation, they all looked at her with disbelief.
One outspoken female classmate blurted out, "Your family is so well-off, why are you here?"
Another girl in the dorm chimed in, "Yeah, look at everyone in school. Most of them are here because they don't have connections. They're just here to coast through life. Anyway, we won't be able to find good jobs after graduation. You're different. Why don't you study abroad?"
Jiang Xin suddenly realized something from her classmate's words: Yes, she could go abroad.
She chose this school because she wanted to stay by Yanling's side, but now that Yanling has joined the army, it's no fun for her to be alone at school. Why not go abroad?
Jiang Xin went home for the weekend and told her parents about her plan to go abroad.
Shu Yuqing remained noncommittal, and Ye Boxian also kept silent. Jiang Xin looked at her silent parents, her eyes slightly red, and stubbornly repeated, "I want to go abroad!"
Ye Beichen, who had just returned home, heard Jiang Xin's voice. Ye Beichen was a finance master's student and had one more year to graduate.
He walked into the living room, greeted his composed parents, and then sat down impatiently. He said to Jiang Xin, "Why are you still so rude? Do your parents owe you something? If you want to go abroad, then go. You're an adult now and can take responsibility for your own life. Don't worry, no one in the family will restrain you. You can do whatever you want."
Jiang Xin was stunned. What did her brother mean by that? Did their parents abandon her?
"I...I didn't. Dad, Mom, I'm sorry, I was a little emotional just now," Jiang Xin hurriedly apologized to her parents.
Ye Beichen wasn't buying it. He said sarcastically, "Don't you always tell people that you feel oppressed at home? Don't you feel you have no freedom at home? Now that no one is controlling you, you can pursue your freedom. You can even leave this oppressive home."
Jiang Xin's face turned pale, and she whispered in protest, "I didn't, I didn't say that."
Ye Boxian stopped Shu Yuqing, who was about to speak, and said in a heavy tone, "Xin Xin, we know you don't like this family and you're not satisfied with us."
Your mother and I have fulfilled our responsibilities; we raised you to be an adult at 18, and we have done right by your biological parents. Since you don't want us to be your parents, we can end this relationship.
Jiang Xin panicked. She knew that if she left the Ye family, she would lose everything and become an ordinary person who toiled every day to make a living. She didn't want that!
She quickly stepped forward and grabbed Ye Boxian's sleeve: "Dad, I was young and ignorant back then, please forgive me, Mom and Dad!"
Shu Yuqing looked at her in surprise, never expecting to hear Jiang Xin admit her mistake and apologize in her lifetime.
It seems that Yanling's absence from Jiang Xin's side has made her mind much clearer.
You should know that in her previous life, Jiang Xin secretly changed her college application, just so she could stay and be with Yan Ling.
In the end, I had to force her to study abroad to prevent her from going astray.
In this life, I didn't interfere with her, and she actually went to college. However, she actually wanted to study abroad like in her previous life. It seems that Jiang Xin is not as aloof as she appears.
That's right. In my past life, I treated her like my own daughter, showering her with love and care, afraid she might make a wrong move. I offered her all the good things, so of course she could pretend to be indifferent.
Without the favoritism shown to her this time, Jiang Xin revealed her true colors. Gone was her usual arrogant demeanor; she was now humbly begging for her parents' forgiveness.
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