199 True and False Daughter
◎She is the only daughter of the Lin family!◎
Lin De heard the guests' chatter, thinking it was nothing more than airing a family scandal. His face turned even darker, and he angrily shouted, "If you have anything to say, go back and talk!"
Lin Qiongyu couldn't hold back anymore. Tears streamed down her face as she murmured, "She raised my sister after all. She couldn't stay in her old home. She would have been beaten to death by that domestic violence man. She had nowhere else to go. My brother couldn't bear it, so he let her come to work at the manor."
Lin Qiongyu softened her voice: "Sister, haven't you always wanted to get her out of the quagmire?"
Lin Lixuan couldn't stand it any longer and said coldly, "Enough! Why are you being so aggressive? Over the years, she's been plagued by guilt and has suffered so much. She's been regretting it all the time. Why did she raise you?"
Lin Duoyu looked steadily at Lu Lai Di, the woman she had called mother for sixteen years.
Lu Lai Di avoided her gaze.
Lin Duoyu only asked her one question: "Eight years ago in the hospital, you wanted to kill me, right?"
Lu Lai Di trembled all over and panicked subconsciously, "No..."
Lin Yuyou's adoptive mother, Lu Lai Di, came from a family that was extremely patriarchal. Later, in order to get a high bride price, she was sold to a domestic violence man in the next village. Lu Lai Di was used to accepting everything and never resisted. The only time she was not beaten was during her pregnancy. However, everything ended when she gave birth to a daughter.
Because the village half-immortal swore that Lu Lai Di was pregnant with a son, that period was the best time of her life. When her due date was approaching, she was sent to the county hospital to give birth.
The Lin family in Kyoto happened to be in the city participating in a project. Lin's mother, who was three months pregnant at the time, also went with them. They originally thought that the pregnancy would be over in two or three months, but it was delayed for two or three months. Later, she suddenly gave birth prematurely. She happened to be outside, so she was rushed to the nearest county hospital. She happened to be in the same delivery room and gave birth to her daughter.
Lu Lai Di also gave birth prematurely, when her in-laws were away. Everything was in a state of panic. When she learned it was a daughter, she felt like the sky had fallen. She knew that if her in-laws knew she had a daughter, both she and the daughter would be miserable.
However, the pregnant mother in the same ward was very happy to give birth to a daughter. Her family already had a son, so now they had both a son and a daughter. They also had to temporarily hire a confinement nanny from the city to take care of her.
From those fragments, Lu Lai Di learned that the Lin family she married into was well-off, that she was only temporarily here on a business trip, and that she was from Kyoto, so she would surely be pampered. Thinking of her daughter and her abusive husband, she somehow switched her daughter with Lin's mother's.
Lin's mother suffered a lot during the childbirth and couldn't take care of her daughter. Their people hadn't arrived yet, so they gave her time to operate. Just as she had changed her daughter's body, several cars came and took away Lin's mother and her newborn daughter.
Lu Lai Di didn't even have time to regret, and buried this matter deep in her heart.
The Lin family that Lu Lai Di married into was also a family that highly favored boys over girls. From the name given to her, Lin Duoyu, we can tell that she was redundant in the Lin family.
When her husband and mother-in-law learned that she had given birth to a daughter, their faces changed immediately. They left without even looking at her, let alone taking care of her during the confinement period. She had no money and could not stay any longer, so she had to take her daughter back home by herself.
Lin Duoyu was emotionally dependent on Lu Lai Di at the beginning. Since childhood, every time the man attacked her, she would try her best to protect her, but Lin Duoyu also wanted to protect her mother, so she was beaten a lot since childhood.
I don’t know if it was because Lu Lai Di didn’t take good care of herself during her confinement period, but she hasn’t given birth to a second child in all these years. Even though the man would hit Lin Duoyu, he wouldn’t beat her to death and would let her study.
But all this ended when she was ten years old. She was discovered to have no blood relationship with the Lin family. The man thought she was a bastard born by Lu Lai Di and another man. From then on, her life, which was already difficult, fell into hell.
She and Lu Lai Di were beaten to death by the man, and the neighbors couldn't bear it and secretly called the police.
If it weren't for the kindness of her neighbors, she and Lu Lai Di would have died that day. But even though she was beaten half to death, she kept gritting her teeth and didn't say a word.
That day, Lin Duoyu and Lu Lai Di were both lying in the hospital bed. She was not out of danger yet. She opened her eyes in a daze, and in the bizarre scene, she saw Lu Lai Di holding a pillow.
She realized something and tried to mutter to herself, "Mom... Mom... I don't want to die..."
Later she completely lost consciousness. When she woke up again, she initially thought she had a nightmare, but when she discovered Lu Lai Di's temptation, she subconsciously pretended that she didn't remember waking up.
At that time, Lin Duoyu thought that it was because of his bastard identity that Lu Lai Di wanted to end it all and not suffer anymore.
But Lin Duoyu at that time was still very positive and optimistic. She didn't want to die. Although she felt inferior about her status, she tried hard to run towards the sun and live tenaciously.
Her life became even worse after that. She was beaten every other day, had nothing to eat, and almost couldn't go to school.
At that time, she was only thinking about growing up quickly, working hard to make money, and taking her mother, the only one who was good to her, out of the misery and living somewhere else.
It was not until she was sixteen that her biological parents came to her home. Later she learned that all her sufferings were caused by her good mother.
If this is just one blow, then for the biological family, it is a double blow.
The backstabbing from her loved ones and the omnipresent mental torture dealt her even greater blows, completely eroding her originally tenacious mentality like a blade of grass. She became more and more silent and lost the will to live.
It was not until she met Ye Zhizhi that the withered and scorched earth in her heart began to come back to life in the spring breeze.
Lin Duoyu straightened his thin back and said in a firmer voice than ever before, "I don't owe you anything. Whether it's the grace of giving birth to you or the grace of raising you, I have already repaid you."
She looked at Lin's mother and said, "You gave birth to me and gave me this life. I have repaid you in these two years, when I was almost eaten by a wild beast that day." She was pushed into the abyss of death step by step by the Lin family. After being rescued by Xiaohua and meeting Ye Zhizhi, it was a new life for her. The former Lin Duoyu was dead.
Lin Duoyu looked at Lu Lai Di and said, "Your so-called grace of raising me... All my suffering over the past eighteen years is because of you. I was able to survive the repeated verbal abuse and beatings, not because of you, but because I wanted to live. I was lucky enough to have you give me a bite to eat, but I also tried my best to protect you all those years... I should have avoided all this suffering. I don't owe you anything, it's you who owes me."
"When others kept calling me a bastard, you just hugged me and cried. When you watched me being beaten half to death by that man again and again, you never thought of telling the truth. I think you are just hoping that one day I will be beaten to death so that this secret can be covered up forever and won't threaten your own daughter, right?"
"What should I be grateful to you for? Thank you for not covering me up with the pillow? Thank you for not killing me?"
Lu Lai Di stepped back repeatedly, muttering, "No... No..."
The people who were not far from Lu Lai Di subconsciously moved away, leaving her alone standing there miserably.
Lin Duoyu took two steps forward and stood in front of the Lin family, revealing the scars on her body. The dress she wore this time was deliberately thin, revealing her shoulders, arms and legs, and her thin body was densely covered with old scars, both new and old.
Lin's mother and others looked shocked as if they were seeing it for the first time.
Lin Yuyue's voice was resounding, "From now on, I will no longer have any relationship with any of you!"
Lin Duoyu glanced at Lin Qiongyu and felt very ironic. She had suffered for her for more than ten years, and she had enjoyed happiness for him for more than ten years. No matter which mother it was, it was not that they did not have maternal love, but they just did not love her.
And now she no longer has any extravagant hopes.
Lin De, his mother and the others didn't know whether they were shocked or what, and they didn't speak for a long time.
Ye Lang also spoke at this time, his tone unusually firm: "Boss Lin, we will not be attending this banquet. We came here just to inform you that Duoduo is a child who has a good relationship with my child. We like her very much. We hope that she can stay with us and will also support her to continue her education. Since you don't care about this child, I believe you won't mind either."
Yu Jingyao said distantly, "Excuse me, let's continue the party. We'll be leaving first."
They would rather not even go in. They don't like this party in the first place, and if it weren't for supporting their children, they wouldn't come.
At this time, the bodyguards they brought with them came into play and protected them as they turned and left.
Ye Zhiyan nodded politely. Seeing Ye Zhizhi's angry look, he touched her head, afraid that she would explode, and hurriedly coaxed her to leave in a low voice.
Lin Duoyu held Ye Zhizhi's hand and pulled her along.
Ye Zhizhi reluctantly left, so angry! How could these people be punished? Human society is so complicated!
When Ye Zhizhi was in the jungle before, he heard Duoduo chattering. Although he subconsciously avoided some of the things that happened when he was bullied, he could still hear that she was living a very depressed life. He knew that she had been having a hard time, but he didn't expect it to be so bad.
Are all the Lin family members mentally retarded?
How could they do this? Instead of trying to make amends to their own daughter who had suffered so much, they continued to pamper the daughter of the human trafficker without any qualms?
If you accidentally picked up the wrong baby, you can only say with regret that it was a coincidence and you can't blame anyone else.
But this wasn't an accident! It was Lin Qiongyu's biological mother who secretly switched them!
And she also wants to kill Duoduo!
Ye Zhizhi was heartbroken. What kind of life had Duoduo led before? It was really not easy for her to live until now.
Ye Zhizhi carefully held Lin Yuyu's hand back and said firmly: "Don't be afraid, I will protect you!" From now on, she, Ye Zhizhi, will never let poor Duoduo be bullied again!
Lin Duoyu sensed Ye Zhizhi's emotions and couldn't help but smile, his smile without any gloom.
"Duoduo, the greatest hardship has passed. You will definitely have a bright future in the future." Yu Jingyao comforted. At the same time, she looked at Ye Zhizhi. Her daughter would have a smooth life without any disasters in the future.
Lin Duoyu nodded firmly.
After they left smoothly, the faces of the Lin family members were all very happy.
Lin Qiongyu looked at Ye Zhiyan's departing back, her eyes blurred with tears and her gaze dimmed.
Will he... misunderstand me too?
Lin Qiongyu is on the verge of collapse.
Huo Jianjian, who was standing by, quickly supported her and asked anxiously, "Qiong Yu, what's wrong with you?"
This scream broke the frozen silence. Mrs. Lin and Lin Lixuan immediately went over and surrounded Lin Qiongyu anxiously.
Lu Lai Di also wanted to go over. She took two steps and saw the coldness in Lin Qiongyu's eyes. She stopped, clutching the corner of her clothes with both hands, looking at a loss. She looked at the group of bright and beautiful people, lowered her head to look at herself, and left silently with a hunched back.
"Ah, I remember now. My old man asked me to do something for him. I almost forgot!" A young man in the crowd patted his forehead. "Sorry, Mr. Lin, I have something urgent to do. I have to leave first!"
The young man looked apologetic and left quickly.
The Lin family had lost so much face that they had no intention of trying to keep him.
Others also found excuses to leave.
The guest who took a bite of the big melon had a look of great interest on his face. Judging from his expression, I'm afraid the circle of friends will be very lively tonight.
In the end, only Huo Jianjian and his group were left.
A banquet that should have been a highlight for Lin Qiongyu ended poorly. The carefully decorated manor became deserted and became a joke.
Huo Jianjian called out, "Qiong Yu..."
Cui Mingxiao was very unhappy. "I knew that something bad would happen when Lin Duoyu showed up! She just couldn't stand it..."
"Enough!" Lin Qiongyu yelled. Cui Mingxiao subconsciously fell silent and finally called out cautiously, "Qiongyu?"
Lin Qiongyu's body trembled slightly, and she seemed to come back to her senses. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't be angry with you, I just..."
She felt powerless. "I just felt sad when I thought about the misunderstanding between me and my sister getting deeper and deeper."
Huo Jianjian opened her mouth and was about to speak when Zhen Tianyao beside her pulled her and said, "Qiong Yu, we'll leave first. You should have a good rest."
Huo Jianjian looked at Lin Qiongyu and saw that she looked tired, so he agreed: "You should have a good rest. We will come to see you another day."
"I'm so sorry for making you laugh." Mrs. Lin's smile was very forced. "Qiong Yu is innocent..."
"Don't worry, Aunt Lin. We all know the truth. We will never let others misunderstand and hurt Qiong Yu."
Mrs. Lin was pleased, "Qiong Yu has a group of good friends like you, it is a blessing that she has cultivated for eight lifetimes."
Wen Luo, who had been very quiet, also said goodbye to Lin Qiongyu before leaving together.
Lin Qiongyu's face looked better only when the friend who grew up with her stood firmly by her side.
There were only four members of the Lin family left in the manor, and they supported each other as they walked into the house.
The huge banquet hall was still dazzling and luxurious, but now it seemed empty.
"Mom, let's go pick up my sister. It doesn't matter if I leave home, as long as my sister can come back." Lin Qiongyu bit her lip, "I just hope my sister can clear up the misunderstanding with mom and dad and get back together."
Mrs. Lin immediately covered her heart and said, "Qiong Yu, you are tearing out my heart! I raised you from a little one to this age, and put in so much effort. How can you live without me?"
After she gave birth to the child, she was weak for several months before she recovered. Little Qiong Yu stayed by her side. Looking at her daughter's innocent smile, she felt that all the suffering she had endured was worth it.
Moreover, since Qiong Yu came to them, the Lin family's business has been booming and has directly stepped into a higher level. She is the little lucky star of their Lin family. Their whole family regards her as a treasure, holding her in their mouths for fear that she will melt, and holding her in their palms for fear that she will fall.
Mrs. Lin no longer worked hard on her career, but focused on raising her children. As her son grew up, she put more of her energy on her youngest daughter.
Her daughter has been very outstanding and sensible since she was young. She brings honor to her and is also very clingy and likes to act coquettishly. Many people envy her.
Who would have thought that one day she would be told that this was not her biological daughter?
How come he isn't her biological child?
Lin Qiongyu's eyes were hot and she couldn't help but call out "Mom". Then she hugged her and her crying was heartbreaking.
Lin Lixuan hugged them and promised, "Qiong Yu will always be my biological sister!"
Lin De was annoyed by her crying and said, "Okay, Qiongyu, just stay at home and don't go anywhere." Lin De loved and doted on his daughter very much. Even when he later found out that she was not his biological daughter, he did not reduce his love for her in the slightest.
The mistake had been made and could not be undone. Qiongyu was a child carefully raised by their Lin family. She had been very outstanding since childhood and was not bad looking. Even if they were to marry into an alliance in the future, she would be a help to the Lin family.
As for his biological daughter, she was not short of food. He could raise her for a few years and then find her to marry into a family of lower social status. He could also give her a generous dowry, which was considered to be the most benevolent thing he could do. However, it turned out to be so unpresentable.
But now, she has actually climbed up to the Ye family and the Yu family, so this daughter cannot be completely given up.
"Wait two days, and we'll go pick her up in person."
Since the head of the family had spoken, Mrs. Lin had no choice but to agree no matter how much she objected.
On this day, the Lin family rested in the manor and did not return to the old house.
In the dead of night, a slender figure walked out of the house and stood in a dim corner.
Not long after, a cowering figure slowly approached, and then stopped at the edge of the corner, "Qiong Yu..."
Lin Qiongyu turned around, her entire body almost immersed in darkness, her outline was hazy, and her eyes were filled with coldness and hatred.
"Who let you out?"
Lu Lai Di lowered her head in panic and said weakly, "I just wanted to come and see you..." She wanted to see her daughter being surrounded by so many people, so she wanted to take a sneak peek, but she heard a noisy noise and walked out worried that something had happened.
"Stay quiet these days and don't hang around!"
Lin Qiongyu said this in a cold voice, turned around and left.
Lu Lai Di murmured in response, staring at her daughter's back in a daze.
Lin Qiongyu didn't look back. Her nails dug into her palms, her heart filled with resentment. Why did she have such a mother? Why was her real family like that? A coward who only knew how to abuse her, a mother who was timid and didn't know how to resist...
Lin Qiongyu never thought that she was not a member of the Lin family. The identity she was once proud of was actually fake! She didn't understand why God treated her like this. Since she had been in the Lin family from the beginning, why couldn't it continue like this? Why did it have to be exposed...
She hated this woman even more. Since she had already taken action in the first place, why didn't she just get it over with? Why did she leave such a hidden danger? If it had been resolved early on, even if it was exposed later, the Lin family wouldn't blame her for the dead child. She believed that the Lin family would always bury the past.
She is just an innocent child, she is also a victim, it is not her fault...
Why is it so embarrassing now? She shouldn't be here. She shouldn't be here!
No, only Mrs. Lin is her mother!
She is the only daughter of the Lin family!
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