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nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nA few hours passed, and the car finally arrived at Bin City as it headed to the Xue family’s home.

nXue Xi looked curiously at the exquisitely-renovated mansion. As Ye Li held her hand and walked through the entrance, the strange surrounding caused her to be at a loss.

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nJust as they entered, a pungent alcoholic spray blew against their faces.

nThe helper, Auntie Sun, was holding a can and spraying Xue Xi any which way while a gray-haired old lady instructed from the side, “Her hair, shoes, don’t miss out any spot…”

nXue Xi instinctively covered her eyes, and Ye Li quickly covered her from the front as she exclaimed, “Mom, what are you doing?”

nOld Lady Xue’s eyelids were drooping as she said harshly, “God knows what kind of wild children the orphanage takes in. What if viruses and bacteria are brought in?”

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nFeeling both heartache and anger, Ye Li shouted, “Mom!”

nOld Lady Xue then sized up Xue Xi.

nThe girl looked obedient, and as she lowered her eyes, her long lashes cast a shadow on her cheeks. Although she was beautiful, she seemed stupefied as though she did not hear her sarcasm.

nThe old lady’s eyes harbored intense disdain. “Look at her pudding-headed look. Could she be dumb? Did you guys check clearly? You couldn’t find her for 18 years, and now you’re simply confirming it with a strange email?”

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nXue Sheng replied sternly, “Mom, I checked the DNA and she is indeed my daughter. Don’t say such things ever again! Also, she isn’t dumb.”

nAfter saying so, he pointed at the old lady and introduced her to Xue Xi. “Xixi, this is your grandma.”

nHe then pointed to a delicate and charming girl beside the old lady, who was around the same age as Xue Xi, and said, “This is your Second Uncle’s daughter, your younger cousin, Xue Yao.”

nCompletely different from the hostile attitude she had toward Xue Xi, Old Lady Xue dotingly patted Xue Yao’s hand and said, “Yaoyao, stay away from her. There is something wrong with her brain. Don’t let her spread it to you.”

nXue Yao smiled in an appropriate manner and said, “Grandma, you really know how to joke around.”

nHowever, she took a step back and pinched her nose. “Big Auntie, quickly bring cousin for a shower.”

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nHer look of disdain was clearly evident.

nYe Li quickly turned to face Xue Xi. She thought the girl would be sad, yet the latter appeared calm as if she did not hear their conversations.

nHer heart ached as she brought the girl upstairs. “Xixi, your father has to complete the procedures for your school transfer. I’ll bring you upstairs to rest first. I personally decorated your room for you, but it was really rushed and I don’t know what you like. Have a look first. If you don’t like it, we’ll change it afterward.”

nThe woman’s actions were like a warm current injected into Xue Xi’s dry, well-like, and cold heart. Opening the room’s door and seeing what was going on inside, Ye Li was taken aback. “What’s happening?”

nThe helper was busy tidying up the beautiful, spacious room. There was a pile of clothes on the bed, but Xue Xi clearly had only just arrived.

nAt this moment, Xue Yao entered. “Big Auntie, Grandma said you should let me have this room. You guys can choose other rooms.”

nShe then shot Xue Xi a provoking look.

nHer original room was not bad, but when she saw the princess-like room that Ye Li had prepared for Xue Xi, she was jealous!

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nThey were both daughters of the Xue family, so why should this country bumpkin live in a good room like this?

nYe Li frowned and said, “This can’t work…”

nBefore she could finish speaking, Old Lady Xue’s haughty voice was heard. “Why not? Isn’t it just a room? What’s wrong with giving it to the younger sister?”

nYe Li was shocked.

nShe knew that the old lady looked down on her as a daughter-in-law. Therefore, she would compromise out of consideration for the general interest and because she wanted to lead her life peacefully. However, this matter concerned Xixi…

nShe mustered all her courage and countered, “Mom, I prepared this room especially for Xixi. You can’t be so biased…”

nOld Lady Xue once again interrupted her. “I’m biased? Yaoyao is good at her studies and she is smart. When school reopens this year, she’ll be in her last year of high school and it’s the most important period for her national exams. This room has ample sunlight and great noise cancellation. It’s called ‘putting it to good use’ by letting her stay here. As for this dumb girl who came from the countryside, isn’t it the same if you let her stay anywhere? Just find her a random room.”

nYe Li wanted to insist, but the old lady’s face darkened and she raised her voice. “Who is in charge of this house?!”

nYe Li could not argue further.

nThe person in charge of the Xue family was the Old Master, who was also in charge of the company. Although Xue Sheng had been taking over some of the Old Master’s work, Old Lady Xue still had the absolute say over family matters.

nDefeated, Ye Li balled up her fists with a grievance. “Xixi, I’ll bring you to the other room.”

nXue Xi nodded.

nStaying anywhere was the same to her.

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nExcept…

nShe looked nonchalantly at Old Lady Xue and said, “Does being good in studies mean being eligible to stay in a better place?”

nHer voice was exactly like her person—apathetic to the core.

nOld Lady Xue was taken aback. “What?”

nXue Xi retracted her gaze and was apathetic once more. Two seconds later, she replied, “Nothing much.”

nBy the time she and Ye Li had gone to the other rooms, Old Lady Xue still had not returned to her senses. What did she mean by that earlier?

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