The fake heiress loves to act? The max-level boss isn't interested in playing along.

His unintentional remark confirmed the rumors that the two were "often together"!

Su Yurou glanced to the side; Chaochao seemed eager to explain, and her expression was somewhat unnatural.

Just think about how confidently she called Zhang Wen a "scoundrel"...

For the first time, Su Yurou began to doubt Chaochao's words.

Yes, Huahua is, after all, their biological daughter.

She couldn't believe she couldn't even tell the difference between good and bad.

What difference is there between Chaochao's casual speculation at this moment and those of the gossipy women in the courtyard?

Is Chaochao deliberately smearing Fu Hua's friend?

She suddenly realized that this seemingly innocent and obedient daughter, whom she had raised single-handedly, was...

It seems there's a side to it she doesn't know, even... a tendency to be somewhat biased and easily swayed.

She spreads rumors and gossips like a long-tongued woman.

This realization made Su Yurou feel somewhat choked up.

She cast a slightly disappointed and scrutinizing look at Chaochao.

They didn't ask Lin Bei any further questions.

But his tone was noticeably colder: "Alright, let's eat. There's nothing wrong with normal interactions between classmates, but you need to be mindful of boundaries and not talk about others behind their backs."

Fu Chaochao noticed the disappointment in her mother's eyes, and her heart sank.

Realizing he had overplayed his hand, he suddenly lost his appetite.

Fu Hua said no more and quietly continued eating.

Looking at Su Yurou's face, which showed displeasure and a hint of fatigue,

She suddenly remembered the book's account of the biological mother's ultimate fate—

After her father, Fu Xiao, was imprisoned, she also suddenly fell seriously ill.

It seems like a stroke, resulting in hemiplegia.

He lay on his hospital bed every day, barely breathing, relying on oxygen to stay alive.

And her adopted daughter, Fu Chaochao, whom she had always favored and protected.

In order to get the property as soon as possible, he actually pulled out her oxygen tube by himself!

The mother's eyes widened in disbelief, shock, and overwhelming remorse.

He finally breathed his last, filled with resentment and pain.

The Fu family members either died or went mad.

All of this is inextricably linked to Fu Chaochao.

Thinking of this, Fu Hua couldn't help but feel a sense of absurdity and coldness rising in her heart.

At this moment, this mother, who harbored resentment towards her adopted daughter over a trivial matter,

I'm afraid no one could have imagined it.

Will my final fate be so tragic?

She lowered her head, concealing the complex emotions in her eyes.

Some paths are chosen by others themselves; she can't remind them or change them.

All she can do is hold onto her resources and try to return to her peak.

After finishing her meal, Fu Hua went back to her room on the second floor to do her homework.

Fu Youchuan and Fu Chaochao nestled on the sofa in the living room.

Fu Youchuan tilted his head back and chugged the Arctic Ocean soda, letting out a satisfied sigh.

Fu Chaochao hugged the cushion, pouted, and kicked the coffee table leg with her toes, looking unhappy.

"Second Brother!"

Her voice was tinged with a hint of reproach and grievance, "Why didn't you say a word for me at the dinner table? It seems like Mom misunderstood me!"

Fu Youchuan put down the soda bottle and burped.

Somewhat confused, she said, "What did I say? I was telling the truth. I did see you talking to Lin Bei. Besides, Mom didn't say anything afterward, did she?"

"How can that be the same?"

Fu Chaochao was even angrier, feeling that her second brother completely misunderstood her thoughts. "Mom's eyes clearly showed she didn't believe me. Do you think Huahua did that on purpose?"

Fu Youchuan scratched his head. Although he was impulsive, he wasn't entirely without guile.

"Chaochao, did you hear about Zhang Wen from Zhou Rong?"

He believed that his sister was a person of integrity and would never fabricate stories about others.

Someone must have said something nonsense to her.

Fu Chaochao knew her second brother very well, and she nodded slightly.

"It was Zhou Rong who said it."

"That's it."

Fu Youchuan thought for a moment and said, "Chaochao, I'm not trying to be mean, but you should spend less time with Zhou Rong in the future."

The last time I was by the playground, I overheard her whispering to someone. She was either saying that this teacher was biased or that classmate was dating. She was such a gossip, a real troublemaker!

What good can you learn from hanging out with someone like that?

Fu Chaochao was already angry, and when she heard her second brother not only fail to comfort her but also lecture her,

Suddenly, I felt like the whole world was against me.

She suddenly stood up, her eyes reddening, and glared at Fu Youchuan: "Second brother! You're showing favoritism now, you're all on her side, I'm not talking to you anymore."

After saying that, she stomped her foot, turned around angrily, and ran upstairs.

Fu Youchuan stared at her retreating figure, utterly bewildered: "I... how am I being biased? I was just trying to help you, wasn't I? Really..."

He muttered to himself, feeling that women's hearts were unfathomable, and simply picked up the remote and turned on the TV.

They turned their attention to the martial arts world on the screen.

Fu Hua was organizing her notes at her desk when there was a gentle knock on the door.

"Huahua, are you asleep?"

It was Su Yurou's voice.

"No, please come in."

Fu Hua got up.

As Su Yurou pushed open the door and entered, a delicate and unique woody fragrance wafted into her nostrils.

It was more noticeable and calming than the smell in the living room.

She took a deep breath instinctively before walking to the desk.

"Huahua, your room smells so good, is it really not perfume?"

Su Yurou was really curious; the fragrance was quite unique.

"no."

Fu Hua frowned slightly, not wanting to keep explaining.

Su Yurou noticed this too and immediately changed the subject.

"Are you reading a book?"

Her gaze swept over the textbooks spread out on the table and the neatly written notes.

His tone was much gentler than usual.

"Hmm, let's organize today's notes."

Fu Hua replied.

Su Yurou sat down beside her bed, hesitated for a moment,

She finally spoke up and asked, "Huahua, tell Mom the truth, is everything really alright at school? In Class D, are you able to keep up with the teacher's lessons?"

How are your classmates treating you? Has no one bullied you?

After what happened at dinner, she was less tactful in her dealings with Chaochao.

Immediately, she wanted to hear what her biological daughter had to say.

Fu Hua put down her pen, turned around to face her mother,

With a calm expression, she said, "Everything is really fine. I can keep up with the teachers' lectures, and I get along well with my classmates. Zhang Wen is straightforward and a nice person; she's helped me a lot, so you don't need to worry about me."

Looking into her calm and earnest eyes, Su Yurou's doubts completely vanished, replaced by a complex mix of emotions.

I feel guilty, but also have an urge to make amends.

"Oh, by the way, this is the new backpack I bought for you today. Do you like it?"

Su Yurou picked up a purple one from beside her, which had a Mickey Mouse drawn on it and was very cute.

"thank you."

Fu Hua took the schoolbag and gently placed it on the desk.

"Why be so polite with your mother?"

Su Yurou hesitated for a moment, then took out her wallet from her pocket.

He took out two ten-yuan bills and placed them on the desk in front of him: "Take these."

"You gave me thirty before, and I still have some left, I haven't spent it all."

Fu Hua looked at the money, her eyes questioning.

Su Yurou explained, "This is your allowance."

Chaochao gets 20 yuan a week in allowance, and so do you. From now on, Mom will give you 20 yuan every week.

Girls shouldn't be without money. If they want to buy school supplies, snacks, or go out with classmates, they can't always rely on others to pay.

Her daughter certainly shouldn't be looked down upon just because she doesn't have money.

"If you encounter any difficulties or lack anything in the future, you must tell your parents. Don't... don't wrong yourself, okay?"