Cheng Yi nodded.
He Chen stopped typing on the computer and smiled warmly: "Mom, are you going for a walk with Xiaoyi? You two have a good time, I'll cook."
Mother He felt He Chen's thoughtfulness once again and smiled with relief. She took Cheng Yi's hand and led her to the park downstairs in the community, away from the building where she lived.
Cheng Yi asked, "Mom, doesn't Sixth Brother object to me coming?"
Mother He gave Cheng Yi a strange look: "How could that be? Your sixth brother is very happy to have you here."
Of the entire He family, only He Sui and He Yuan showed clear displeasure.
He Yi and He Zhou's attitudes are neither neutral nor clear.
He Chen not only understood her feelings and supported her relationship with Cheng Yi, but also said he would help keep it a secret from He Yuan.
Cheng Yi actually thought He Chen didn't like her coming?
Mother He said, "Xiaoyi, don't overthink it. You will always be a child of the He family."
Cheng Yi choked up for no reason: "Mom!"
At that moment, she truly felt He's mother's love and was deeply moved.
As the two walked along the cobblestone path in the park, enjoying the breeze, Mother He carefully instructed, "Xiaoyi, you must listen to your mother when you're at the Cheng family's house. Don't be willful or lazy. The Cheng family is not like the He family; they definitely want an outstanding child. I know you're having a tough time over there, and you've been forced to compare yourself to Jingjing quite a bit. If you really can't take it anymore, just tell me. Not everyone in this world has to shine; just be happy."
"Mom hopes you are safe, healthy, and happy, do you know that?"
Cheng Yi felt as if a string in her heart had been struck hard, and she hugged He's mother and cried, sobbing uncontrollably.
She kept calling out "Mom," sobbing as she said, "They don't like me at all, they only like Sister He Jing. Ye Shuping always acts like she loves me the most, but when I make a mistake, she just stares at Sister He Jing's picture and stares blankly. Cheng Yue always talks to me about how outstanding Sister He Jing is, he talks about it whenever he has a chance, even during meals. I really... I'm really in so much pain..."
He's mother was heartbroken to hear this. She gently wiped away her tears, patted her back softly, and tried to comfort her to make her feel better.
Cheng Yi gradually stopped, her eyes red and swollen like walnuts. She wiped the corners of her eyes and said, "But I'm all better now. I've become just as excellent as Sister He Jing. I haven't let you down."
Mother He felt an even deeper pity for Cheng Yi, and sighed as she hugged her.
She hated herself for not being from a wealthy family, so she could have had leverage to negotiate with the Cheng family and prevent Cheng Yi from returning.
Cheng Yi said, "Mom, I'm leaving now. I'll come to see you another day."
Mrs. He was taken aback: "So fast?"
Cheng Yi smiled and said, "If we don't leave soon, Sister He Jing will be back. I don't want to make things difficult for Mom."
Mrs. He felt a pang of loss. Thinking of He Jing, she had no choice but to let go of her hand. She held Cheng Yi's hand tightly and said the same old thing: "You don't need to buy me gifts when you come in the future. I don't need anything. When I have time, I will go to your school to see you."
Cheng Yi nodded: "Then I'll wait for Mom at school."
The mother and daughter said their goodbyes with reluctance for a long time. He's mother saw Cheng Yi off at the entrance of the community and watched her get into the car before turning around. She returned home with a heavy heart, looking lost and dejected.
He Jing had already returned and called out, "Mom."
Mother He gave her a complicated look.
This daughter is good in every way—excellent, smart, beautiful… but she just doesn’t seem like her own daughter. She can’t feel any affection for her.
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