In southern China, August is the height of summer.
Bai Qingzhi stood in the hall of the luxurious villa, feeling somewhat uneasy.
Today is the day her "sister" returns, and also the day her mother has been waiting for for fifteen years.
"Aunt Jiang, Qinghuan grew up in the north, so her tastes are different from ours. Remember to cook what she likes!"
"Is Qinghuan's bedroom ready? I heard she doesn't like pink, so please check it again!"
"Take a look at my clothes today, how do I look? Don't I look friendly?"
Bai's mother's voice grew louder and louder, filled with trembling excitement.
Bai Qingzhi lowered her head, her heart pounding like a drum. It wasn't that she had done anything wrong, but rather that she didn't know what her fate would hold.
She is not the biological daughter of the Bai family. When Bai's parents went on a trip, they happened to encounter a local riot. Bai's mother was so frightened that she went into labor and gave birth to the child in the chaos.
The Bai family already had three sons, and the birth of a girl made the entire family extremely happy. It can be said that when Bai Qingzhi was a child, even if she wanted stars, her father would find a way to get them for her.
The change occurred when she was three years old. At a banquet, someone inadvertently remarked that she didn't look like a member of the Bai family, a top-tier wealthy family that placed great importance on lineage.
So soon after, Bai's parents took her to get a paternity test, and the final result was that she and the real daughter had been switched at birth...
The Bai family was wealthy, so supporting another child was no big deal. Furthermore, the Bai family patriarch and matriarch were devout Buddhists, so they decided to let her continue living there.
However, since then, although Bai Qingzhi's food, clothing and daily necessities have not decreased and the servants still treat her like a real young lady, she has also sensed that something has changed.
Bai Qingzhi could tell that her mother no longer spent as much time with her as before; every time she saw her, her mother would think of her lost daughter.
Over time, Bai Qingzhi developed a timid personality and rarely attended any events.
The Bai family searched for fifteen years, and finally, news came recently that their true daughter had been found!
Bai Qinghuai, the eldest son of the Bai family, personally went to pick him up, and he arrived this afternoon.
Seemingly sensing her worry, Mr. Bai gave her a slight smile and comforted her:
"Qingzhi, when your sister comes back, you'll have someone to talk to."
He was usually busy with work, and his mother took care of the family. She knew a bit about her daughter's personality.
Bai Qingzhi was taken aback. Her father was usually very strict and spent half the year on business trips, so he had no time to spend with his children.
Therefore, Bai Qingzhi both loved and feared her father, but overall, he treated her quite well. Even though he knew she wasn't his biological daughter, he didn't show any dislike.
When Bai's mother saw the conversation between the father and daughter, she opened her mouth as if to say something, but then closed it again.
"Mom, don't bother yourself. My sister will be here soon. Don't let her get nervous and faint." Bai Qingyu is the third child in the family, and she never holds back when she speaks.
“You brat…” Bai’s mother pointed at him, then turned her head and continued to look outside.
"Qingzhi, come here and show me how to play this!" Bai Qingyu called out, leaning back on the sofa, holding her phone without looking up.
Bai Qingzhi's feet reacted faster than her brain; by the time she realized what was happening, she was already next to her third brother.
After glancing at the game he was playing, Bai Qingzhi answered softly:
"Third Brother, I don't know how to do this..."
Upon hearing this, Bai Qingyu raised her head and looked at her younger sister, whose face still had a touch of baby fat.
"If you keep being this clumsy, won't your boyfriend bully you to death in the future?" Bai Qingyu ruffled her hair with a hint of disgust.
"Bully? Are you brothers dead?" Mother Bai glared at him.
"Yes, no one dares to bully the Bai family!" Bai Qingze said with a smile as he massaged his mother's shoulders.
Bai's mother shrugged without ceremony and then said:
"Stop saying that useless stuff! If you don't behave yourself in the entertainment industry, you'd better get back here and go work for your brother!"
The second son, Bai Qingze, is a well-known actor in the entertainment industry, but he is constantly involved in scandals, having eighty rumored girlfriends a year.
Seeing that Bai's mother had started her indiscriminate attack, everyone quieted down, and Bai Qingzhi sat on the sofa and secretly laughed.
"Master and Madam, Miss is back!" A voice called out from outside, and everyone stood up instantly.
When Bai Qinghuan came in, Bai Qingzhi's eyes widened. She had seen Bai Qinghuan's photos, but she was still shocked when she saw her in person.
Bai Qinghuan's appearance is three-tenths similar to her mother's; both are the charming type, but Bai Qinghuan is even more so.
Although only eighteen years old, Bai Qinghuan had already blossomed into a graceful young woman, with every gesture exuding a seductive charm...
Bai Qingzhi looked down at her own figure and suddenly felt like she was just a bean sprout...
Bai's mother was very excited and rushed over, reaching out her hand to touch him but not daring to.
Before she could even speak, tears streamed down her face, and Bai's father was in much better shape.
"This must be my sister! Just like in the photo, she's beautiful!" Bai Qingyu walked forward with a grin and put her arm around Bai Qinghuan's shoulder.
Bai Qinghuan paused, barely managing to restrain herself from throwing the man over her shoulder...
"Go call your sister." Bai Qingze pulled Bai Qingzhi aside.
Bai Qingzhi moved closer to Bai Qinghuan, opened her big eyes, and called out softly.
Looking at those familiar eyes and brows, Bai Qinghuan felt a surge of excitement. She suddenly shook off Bai Qingyu and then reached out to pinch Bai Qingzhi's chubby little face.
For a moment, Bai Qingzhi froze.
"You're so cute, little sister." Bai Qinghuan winked playfully.
Bai Qingzhi's eyes lit up instantly; Bai Qinghuan could even see the stars in them.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back! Come and eat, eat!" Father Bai greeted everyone with a rare smile.
Bai's mother nodded in agreement and took Bai Qinghuan's hand as they walked toward the restaurant.
Bai Qingzhi's thoughts were still lingering on that scene, so she slowed her pace a bit, but a few seconds later, she saw a pair of hands grabbing her wrists.
"Sister, hurry up and go." Bai Qinghuan's voice was cold, but it immediately brought tears to Bai Qingzhi's eyes.
She didn't hate her, nor did she blame her for taking away her eighteen years of pampered life; in fact, she was willing to accept her...
The Bai family found her biological parents, but they had died in a car accident long ago, and they had no relatives left.
After her adoptive parents' car accident, Bai Qinghuan lived alone in a small city in the north, where her living conditions were quite poor.
If it were her, she would probably be surprised, but also have some other emotions mixed in.
The atmosphere was great throughout the night. Although Bai Qinghuan was a bit aloof, she maintained a good attitude towards the Bai family, especially towards Bai Qingzhi, whom she treated like a real older sister.
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