"You're talking nonsense!"

Having seen all sorts of people, Old Mrs. Xiao could guess the truth from Xiao Tongying's flushed face and exasperated expression.

Grandma Xiao frowned. Xiao Tongying had been raised in luxury all these years. She had everything she wanted and was spoiled by her three older brothers. How could she be so petty and resort to such tricks at such a young age? It was simply disheartening to see her so lacking in ambition.

No matter how outstanding Yao Feiran is, she is still just the daughter of a nanny. Once they enter society, their status will be worlds apart. There is no need to target someone whose status will never be as high as yours.

"Alright, Yingying, apologize to Feiran."

Xiao Tongying shouted excitedly, "Why? No way! She's just a nanny's daughter!"

Xiao's mother also showed her disapproval.

Knowing that Xiao Tongying was unlikely to apologize and seeing that things were about to escalate, Yao Feiran quickly interrupted, saying, "Grandma, I'm leaving now. Aunt Liu is here to pick me up."

Yao Feiran left without looking back.

Liu Yingyan had been waiting for a while. When she saw Yao Feiran come over, she warmly took the schoolbag: "Sweetie, this schoolbag is so heavy. Auntie has food at home. Have you had dinner yet?"

"Auntie, I've eaten."

"Then let's eat some fruit."

Several hours later, Yao's mother called: "Ranran, are you alright?"

Yao Feiran noticed her mother's tired voice and asked, "I'm fine, Mom. Did something happen to my brother?"

Yao's mother laughed and said, "Children shouldn't ask about these things."

"I'm not young anymore, I'm already fifteen."

"What exactly happened just now?"

"I think Xiao Tongying is hostile towards me. Last time, during the heavy rain, she deliberately made the driver leave without waiting for me, which caused me to catch a cold for several days."

Why didn't you say you had a cold?

"You're not with my brother, I don't want to bother you."

"You, you always kept everything to yourself." Yao's mother was helpless. Her daughter was sensible, but she never talked about anything. The two had little communication in recent years, and Yao's mother just assumed it was because she was going through puberty. As a result, she kept so many things bottled up on her own.

The mother and daughter chatted for a while. Yao's mother didn't think Yao Feiran was wrong. In the past few years, the original owner had gone through puberty. Although she would help with chores, she would occasionally sulk. Yao's mother had never been able to figure out the original owner's personality. In addition, Yao Feiran was intentionally acting, so she just felt that her puberty was finally over.

The next evening, Yao's mother returned. Liu Yingyan pulled Yao's mother into the room and deliberately lowered her voice, but she couldn't stop Yao Feiran, who lived next door.

"Lehui, what happened? You seemed unhappy when I attended your son's wedding. Did something happen after the wedding?"

"Sigh, they said they want to be childless in the future, and that parents shouldn't be too controlling. I feel a little uneasy about that."

"DINK (Double Income No Kids)? Oh, that means you won't have any children in the future."

"Yes, I heard that Zhiliang was dragged by his daughter-in-law to get a tubal ligation. Nowadays, people don't want to have children anymore; they feel more comfortable this way."

Liu Yingyan frowned: "Didn't you say you bought your son a house and a car, and paid a dowry of 300,000 yuan?"

"Yes, we started preparing after the engagement."

"Then you have to get it back. Why are you giving them money if they're childless? They're two adults. Can't they earn their own living? What do they need your money for? If they have children in the future and the pressure is high, then giving them this money is only right. Right now, they're using your money to enjoy life, while you're working as a nanny for someone else. You still have a daughter."

Mother Yao waved her hand: "Forget it, my mission is accomplished. They won't have children, so I won't have to take care of my grandchildren in the future. I'm happy to have some peace and quiet. I've saved all of Ranran's money. The Xiao family hasn't mistreated me over the years, so I'm too lazy to make a fuss."

At her age, Yao's mother still longs for grandchildren and children; otherwise, all her hard work would be for nothing. She argued with her son, but ended up being condemned by everyone. Her son, daughter-in-law, and in-laws all called her an old-fashioned person, and her heart had long since turned cold.

Liu Yingyan thought to herself that every family has its own problems. If she really wanted the money back, she would probably break off her relationship with her son. So she stopped talking and thought that it wouldn't be easy to get the money back. Her friends were not short of money either, so she decided to just consider it as fulfilling her responsibility to raise her child.

Yao Feiran overheard most of what was going on. It turned out that the original owner's older brother and sister-in-law were planning to remain childless, which explained why Yao's mother had been unhappy.

People of different ages have different ideas. If you stick to it for a lifetime and have no regrets, it's not a big deal.

The only drawback is that he didn't tell her beforehand, leaving Yao's mother with so much to worry about, only to be disappointed.

At Mrs. Xiao's repeated requests, Yao's mother finally returned to the Xiao family. Years ago, Yao's mother had raised two children in the Xiao family, so she decided to continue taking care of Mrs. Xiao.

Yao Feiran was also taken back to the Xiao family by her mother.

"Mom, I don't want to go back to the Xiao family. These people are all difficult to get along with."

"Are you stupid? This place offers food and lodging, so why not take advantage of it? Once you get back, just close the door, and nobody can bother you. It'll also be easier for Mom to take care of you. Don't worry, you won't have to suffer in the Xiao family. If you have any grievances, just say them. At worst, Mom will quit. I don't need to beg them."

Yao's mother had already bought a house in the city, paid into her pension, and her son was married. Although she wasn't very satisfied, all that was left was to raise her daughter, so she didn't feel much pressure.

"Mom, you're already this old, why are you still working so hard? You should just enjoy your retirement."

Yao's mother said irritably, "What do you mean 'at this age'? Can't you speak properly? Your mother is in her prime. The Xiao family's salary is high. Where can you find such a good job? And I still have to support you. When you get married, I will prepare a house and a dowry for you so that you won't be bullied."

While others might make empty promises, Yao's mother didn't. She had already bought a fund for Yao Feiran and also saved a sum of money for her separately.

"Maybe I won't get married."

Yao's mother glared at her: "What nonsense are you talking about? What will you do when you get old if you don't get married?"

"You'll just die when you get old."

"You brat!"

The mother and daughter returned to the Xiao family home amidst their bickering. Old Mrs. Xiao hurriedly had someone push her wheelchair out.

"You're finally here. It's just a squabble between the kids, don't be angry."

Xiao's mother pulled Xiao Tongying out and urged her with her eyes, "Apologize quickly, or I'll have your father cut off your allowance."

Xiao Tongying said reluctantly, "I'm sorry, Feiran."

Yao Feiran didn't say it was okay, and although Xiao's mother was unhappy, she didn't say anything.

Yao's mother came over, adjusted Xiao's wheelchair, and held her hand: "Auntie, I'm not angry anymore. Did you not eat much again?"

"Their cooking doesn't suit my taste. What kind of food is this? It's either too salty or too spicy. And what kind of award-winning chefs are they?!"

"I'll make you some steamed egg custard."

Yao's mother pushed her into the room, and Xiao's mother breathed a sigh of relief. This mother-in-law had a bad temper and was very domineering. These past few days, Yao's mother hadn't come, and her husband had deliberately used work as an excuse to go on business trips to avoid her, leaving her alone to face what felt like an eternity.

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