She was jealous that Su Qingyu had stolen the original owner's mother's favor, and jealous of the deep concern and tenderness shown towards Su Qingyu on that face that looked exactly like her own mother's.
All this tenderness didn't belong to her, but to the person in front of her named Su Qingyu.
Su Ruanruan didn't want to have anything to do with the Su family, so she said to Ziwu, "Let's leave since our good time has been disturbed by outsiders."
Ziwu carefully picked up Bairuan, who was lying on the ground, and followed closely behind Baiyun. The three of them prepared to turn around and leave.
However, they hadn't gone far when Su Qingyu caught up like a ghost and blocked Su Ruanruan's path.
Bai Ruan also had no liking for Su Qingyu and barked at him incessantly.
Su Qingyu's voice was still clear and gentle, but it contained a hint of pleading, "It doesn't matter if you don't acknowledge me, but I hope you can visit your father. He came out of the manor to look for you today, but suddenly fainted."
"He was in a daze, lost his appetite, and kept muttering your name."
"Sister, please have a kind heart and go see him."
Su Ruanruan frowned, "What does that have to do with me?"
Su Qingyu said, "No matter what, he is still your father. You can't be unfilial..."
"Stop! Are you trying to morally blackmail me?" Su Ruanruan asked, frowning.
"Although you are an adopted daughter, you are the fourth young lady of the Duke of Su's mansion. Your surname is Su, which is his surname. As for my surname, it is Su, which is the surname of my farmer father from Qingshan County."
"Same surname, different fates; same surname, different fathers. You don't actually think everyone with the surname Su is one family, do you?"
"He's your father, not mine. What he does is none of my business."
"You've been the one they've pampered all these years, enjoying a life of luxury and ease, not me! What right do you have to stand on your moral high ground and point fingers at me? You're not worthy at all!"
"Baiyun, let's go!"
As the group departed, Su Qingyu's fingernails dug deeply into her palms, as if she were about to draw blood.
No one had ever judged her so bluntly before. Even when women from noble families mocked her status, it was always in secret.
However, Su Ruanruan humiliated her mercilessly in front of everyone. Despite everyone criticizing Su Ruanruan, she still felt ashamed and embarrassed.
Su Qingyu suppressed her shame and indignation, trying her best to maintain the image of a well-bred young lady. Tears welled up in her eyes, trembling like glistening pearls.
She gave everyone a bitter smile, like a withered flower swaying in the wind, and then, with the help of her maid, boarded the carriage.
After this farce, Su Ruanruan's joy vanished. She exchanged a few more pleasantries with Baiyun before hastily saying goodbye.
She resolutely refused the money Bai Yun offered and also politely declined her invitation to stay at her home. Su Ruanruan secretly vowed to prove herself; she refused to believe that she couldn't survive in this world through her own efforts.
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