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00:00I found a real heiress in a trash dump.
00:03The system told me to raise her, yell at her every day, bully her, and temper her character.
00:09I nodded viciously.
00:10That's easy.
00:11I hate kids the most.
00:13Sixteen years later, I met her family at the school gate.
00:17I was wearing flip-flops and holding two sticks of starched sausage.
00:20Her parents arrived in a luxury car, carrying sixteen gifts, from age one to sixteen.
00:26The father looked me up and down and said,
00:28Dad, you've worked hard all these years.
00:31The fake heiress snuggled up to the man and looked timidly at the real heiress.
00:35Sister, please don't drive me away.
00:37The real heiress gave them a strange look, then walked straight toward me,
00:42snatched the starched sausage, and said,
00:44Dad, you're eating this again?
00:46When I found the real heiress by the trash can, she had just turned one month old.
00:50She was very thin and weak, her cry as faint as a dying kitten.
00:55But as soon as I picked her up, she stopped crying.
00:58Those round eyes stared at me, then suddenly curved into crescent moons.
01:03I frowned and snorted coldly.
01:05Don't think you can fool me.
01:06I'm only raising you for the money.
01:08The system was a bit speechless.
01:10Then why are you pinching her face?
01:12I quickly withdrew my hand.
01:14Damn, I was fooled.
01:15I soon regained my composure.
01:18Adhering to the principle of vicious parenting,
01:20I bought her the cheapest baby formula at the baby store.
01:23But she didn't seem to like it much, her little nose wrinkling, her eyes full of grievance,
01:28so picky, take it or leave it.
01:30Yet she reached out her little hand, held my index finger, and shook it.
01:34The next morning, I took on an extra part-time job and bought better-tasting formula in the evening.
01:40Is this right?
01:41If she doesn't drink good formula, she won't grow up.
01:44If she doesn't grow up, how can I trade her for money?
01:47I tossed and turned, checking her breathing every minute,
01:50even searching online if it was normal for babies not to cry.
01:54It wasn't until my sixth check that I finally woke her up.
01:57What are you doing?
01:58Just making sure she won't die.
02:00When the little one reached the age of three, I could finally unleash my vicious nature.
02:04Starting today, I pinched her chubby cheeks and whispered like a demon,
02:09You will tie your own shoelaces.
02:11Perhaps it was genetic.
02:13The real heiress was very smart.
02:15She quickly learned to tie her shoelaces, sleep by herself, eat by herself, and even wash her own socks.
02:21What kind of abuse is this?
02:22My plan had just begun.
02:24Next, I would make her learn to mop the floor, cook, do dirty and tiring chores, and become my slave.
02:31This direction was right.
02:33Unexpectedly, the real heiress was very obedient.
02:35She did whatever I asked, but as her strictest father, I wouldn't allow her any mistakes.
02:40So after she knocked over the mop water, I crossed my arms and scolded her harshly.
02:45You're so clumsy.
02:46When your real parents come, they'll despise you.
02:49Tears welled up in her eyes, and she ran into her room crying.
02:53I quickly followed, pressing my ear against the door to listen.
02:56The crying inside grew softer and softer.
02:59I was frantic.
03:00What do I do?
03:00She might have cried herself unconscious.
03:02Not that bad.
03:03You're right.
03:04I'll wait five more minutes.
03:05That's right.
03:06Four minutes, three minutes, one minute.
03:08Forget it.
03:09I'll just go in and see.
03:10Before I finished speaking, I had already pushed the door open.
03:14The heiress was leaning over the table, drawing.
03:16I scooped her up, my face stiff as I explained.
03:19I was just kidding.
03:20You're so cute.
03:21Your parents won't despise you.
03:23The drawing showed two people, one big and one small.
03:26I don't want anyone else.
03:27I want dad.
03:28I was silent.
03:30Dad, don't cry.
03:31I'm not crying.
03:32Later, I found that scolding her didn't work.
03:35Instead, it always made me cry.
03:37I bought cross-stitch picture books and forced her to study.
03:40What's this again?
03:42You don't understand.
03:43I'm going to crush her with academics.
03:46On the first day, I taught her I, you, he.
03:49On the second day, I taught her love, hate, like, dislike.
03:53On the third day, she put it all together and like a chirping chick, ran after me saying,
03:58I love dad.
03:59I love dad.
04:00I blushed and angrily threw down the picture book.
04:04Damn it.
04:04It's useless.
04:05Before she started elementary school, I needed to register her under my household registration.
04:11I realized I hadn't given her a name.
04:13I had always called her little one.
04:15This is a key moment.
04:16You need to give her a name she'll remember for life, one that makes her struggle painfully.
04:21I suggest something universally disliked, like Zhao Di, meaning long for a brother.
04:26I thought it over for a night.
04:28The next day, I confidently registered her and boasted to the system.
04:32I followed your advice and gave her a name she won't like.
04:35You finally get it.
04:36Your name is Lu Gi Yu.
04:38I chuckled triumphantly.
04:40The little one hated rainy days, so naming her Gi Yu, meaning knowing rain, would surely
04:46annoy her.
04:47Dad, thank you for giving me your surname.
04:49Something felt off.
04:51In elementary school, I ordered her to study hard.
04:54Lu Gi Yu obediently complied and became much more composed.
04:58She stopped saying I love dad all day.
05:00She would do chores as soon as she got home, do her homework, and make my bed before sleeping.
05:06See?
05:07We're definitely growing apart.
05:08The vicious parenting plan is progressing well, but I couldn't help sneaking into her
05:12room to check on her.
05:14One day after school, she bought two sticks of starched sausage and walked over.
05:18Where did you get the money?
05:20Didn't dad secretly put it in my backpack?
05:23That was an accident.
05:24Then what about the day before?
05:26Last week, last month, and the month before that?
05:28Besides, this is all junk food.
05:30Who said you could eat it?
05:32Under her eager gaze, I wolfed down both sausages.
05:36Two hours after getting home, I walked into her room with the starch sausages I had made
05:41myself.
05:42See?
05:43This is what healthy food looks like.
05:45Lu Gi Yu said nothing, but her eyes sparkled as she ate every last bit.
05:49What's this again?
05:50I'm just having her test for poison.
05:52I left, satisfied.
05:53Lu Gi Yu was very smart, scoring almost perfect marks every time, but in the final exam of
06:00third grade, she only got 98 in English.
06:03How could you be so careless?
06:04Why did you lose those two points?
06:06I'm sorry, dad.
06:08I'll pay attention next time.
06:09Lu Gi Yu lowered her head, apologizing, and silently went into her room.
06:13This is working.
06:14Before the system finished, I was already staring at Lu Gi Yu's back, silently crying.
06:19Oh my god, what have I done?
06:21Nothing much.
06:22A few minutes later, Lu Gi Yu came to the kitchen to cook, and saw me crouched in the
06:27corner crying.
06:28I immediately stood up, and wiped my face.
06:31Dad, are you crying again?
06:33I'm not crying.
06:34I was choked by the cooking smoke.
06:36Dad, I'll get a perfect score next time.
06:38What do you know?
06:39I know dad loves me very much.
06:41I stiffly and secretly put my arm around her shoulder.
06:44Weren't you supposed to be educating her?
06:46Shut up.
06:47This is called playing dumb.
06:48Once she trusts me, I'll hurt her deeply.
06:51But I waited a long time, and never got that chance.
06:54Instead, Lu Gi Yu came home crying.
06:56I hadn't seen Lu Gi Yu cry in a very long time.
06:59As soon as she got home, she laid her head on the table.
07:03Ji Yu, what's wrong?
07:04Tell dad, did someone bully you?
07:06I paced anxiously several times.
07:09After much coaxing, she finally cried and told me.
07:12They said I'm not dad's biological child.
07:14Is that all?
07:15I sighed in relief.
07:16Right, I found you by the trash can.
07:19Lu Gi Yu was stunned.
07:21Really, I often told her she was found in a trash can, but she never thought it was true.
07:25Her mouth trembled as if she was about to cry again.
07:28So what?
07:29Lu Gi Yu's brain overloaded, and she stopped crying.
07:33Have I been good to you?
07:35Yes.
07:35And didn't I raise you for all these years?
07:37Yes.
07:38Does the fact that I'm not your biological father change anything?
07:42Lu Gi Yu thought hard for a long time.
07:45No.
07:46Then there you go.
07:47This was a difficult question that could have traumatized the real heiress.
07:51Ignore that.
07:52I have my own rhythm.
07:54The next day, when Lu Gi Yu went to school, those same annoying boys mocked her again for
07:59being an abandoned child.
08:01So what?
08:02Liu Shao Ho, your clothes are dirty.
08:04Your parents don't even teach you to wash them.
08:07They must not love you.
08:08Joe Dabal, you're always last in exams.
08:11Your parents don't care about you.
08:13They must have no hope for you.
08:15Song Yaotsu, you eat junk food every day.
08:18Your parents don't stop you.
08:19They must not care about your health.
08:21The three boys looked at each other, their faces turning red.
08:25Anyway, you're an abandoned child.
08:27So what?
08:28My dad loves me.
08:30What do I have to fear?
08:31The days pass like this for Lu Gi Yu and me.
08:33She got into the best middle school and high school in the city, with excellent grades.
08:38I happily moved with her to a house near the high school.
08:42When Lu Gi Yu learned that the rent was expensive, she offered to work as a tutor.
08:46But I panicked.
08:47No.
08:48Why not?
08:49If you work as a tutor, it will affect your studies.
08:52If you don't get into a good university, you won't be able to earn money to support me.
08:56That makes sense.
08:58I sighed in relief, but then worrying that she might take it too seriously and drop out to work
09:03to support me.
09:04I can support you for a few more years.
09:06This is called long-term investment.
09:09Lu Gi Yu smiled.
09:10Thank you, Dad.
09:11I took out a new backpack and threw it to her.
09:14Found it on the road.
09:16Dad.
09:16I can still use the old one.
09:18I told you to use it, so use it.
09:21Why so much talk?
09:23Lu Gi Yu happily took the backpack.
09:26Before leaving for school, she poked her head back in and said,
09:29Dad, I want to eat starched sausage.
09:31I knew it.
09:33That evening, I arrived early at the school gate, with starched sausage, waiting to pick
09:38her up from school.
09:39An expensive luxury car stopped at the school gate.
09:43Amidst the surprised and envious glances of the parents, four people got out.
09:47The leading couple was well-maintained, dressed in finery.
09:50The other two were probably a brother and a sister.
09:53The sister was pinching her brother's clothes, looking nervous, while the brother granced
09:57around disdainfully, as if he disdained standing with people like us.
10:01The system, which had been silent for a long time, suddenly came online.
10:05The Shu family has come to pick up the real daughter.
10:09I was frozen to the spot.
10:11The system had told me that after I raised Lu Gi Yu until she was sixteen, her biological
10:16parents would come, to take her away.
10:19But I didn't expect this day to come so suddenly.
10:22I instinctively wanted to step forward, but I looked down at my outfit, flip-flops, a
10:27thirty yuan t-shirt, slightly messy hair, holding two sticks of starched sausage.
10:32It was a stark contrast to Lu Gi Yu's family.
10:35I pressed my lips together, and didn't move.
10:39Two minutes later, high school let out.
10:41Lu Gi Yu stood across the street, her high ponytail neat and clean, her school uniform
10:46sleeves rolled up, to reveal her toned forearms.
10:49She seemed to have something happy to share with me, her eyes sparkling, eagerly looking
10:54around.
10:55She knew I would definitely come to pick her up from school.
10:58But I couldn't help hiding further back in the crowd.
11:01Before Lu Gi Yu found me, the Shu family spotted her first.
11:05They seemed to have investigated in advance, and knew what she looked like.
11:09Mrs. Shu stepped forward first, tearfully calling out softly,
11:12Is it you?
11:13Sorry auntie, you've got the wrong person.
11:17Shu, followed closely, looking Lu Gi Yu up and down as he explained,
11:22I am Shu Zhiming, from the Shu group.
11:25Your name is Shu Anan.
11:27You are our biological daughter.
11:29We're here today to take you home.
11:31People around cast glances their way.
11:34Lu Gi Yu took a deep breath, and awkwardly moved aside.
11:37Is this some kind of street prank show?
11:39I still have to go home and cook for my dad.
11:42Can't you find someone else?
11:44Mrs. Shu gasped, as if she had heard something terrible.
11:47You have to cook at home?
11:49Oh, my daughter, what kind of hard life have you been living?
11:52Lu Gi Yu, who had been maintaining her politeness, darkened her expression at these words.
11:57Before she could lose her temper, the girl who looked like a little princess stepped forward.
12:02While wiping her tears, she sobbed and bowed to Lu Gi Yu.
12:06I'm sorry for taking your place all these years, but Mom and Dad have doted on me all this time,
12:12and I really don't want to leave them.
12:14Could you please not drive me away?
12:16As long as you don't drive me away, I'll be your servant.
12:20Could you please not?
12:21Was it really appropriate to meet the long-lost daughter of the Shu family for the first time so carelessly,
12:27especially at a crowded school gate?
12:29And letting the fake daughter whine and apologize like that in public?
12:33Weren't they considering Lu Gi Yu's feelings at all?
12:35The system noticed that I was itching to act and reminded me,
12:38Don't go over.
12:39Wait until she comes home.
12:41Then you'll get the money.
12:42I clenched my fists, suppressing my anger, and heard another voice speak.
12:46Mingju, you don't have to be so humble.
12:49The young man hugged Shu Mingju's shoulders protectively, then blocked Lu Gi Yu's way.
12:53Is this how you treat your family?
12:55I guess he wanted to look down on Lu Gi Yu, but Lu Gi Yu had been so well-nourished
12:59over the years that she was as tall as the boy.
13:02He could only try to overwhelm her with his presence.
13:04Mom and Dad have been looking for you for years.
13:07Do you have no conscience or manners?
13:09Mingju cried and apologized to you, and you didn't react at all.
13:12Are you a cold-blooded animal?
13:14Lu Gi Yu had had enough.
13:15She took a deep breath and shouted towards the security booth.
13:18Security uncle, someone is harassing me.
13:21Lu Gi Yu had a great personality and high emotional intelligence.
13:24Teachers, classmates, the canteen auntie, the security uncle, everyone loved her.
13:29At her command, the security guard who had been watching the drama immediately brandished his steel fork and charged forward.
13:36Back off, back off.
13:37The pampered Shu family had never been treated like this before.
13:40They tried to explain as they backed away.
13:42Lu Gi Yu took the opportunity to slip past them.
13:44She quickly scanned the crowd, locked onto my position, and hopped toward me like a lively little bird.
13:50Seeing the starched sausage in my hand, she put on a disapproving expression.
13:54No way, I made these myself.
13:56Lu Gi Yu squinted, examined the starched sausage carefully, and said with certainty,
14:01These are store-bought.
14:03The ones you fry always have burnt spots.
14:05It's not something to be proud of.
14:07Junk food, but I still brought you some.
14:09Thanks, Dad.
14:10I held her hand and hurried home without looking back.
14:13I was afraid that if I looked back, the Shu family would chase after us.
14:17On the way, I asked her how her day went.
14:19I had a really good day.
14:21There's the end-of-term parent-teacher conference.
14:24I have a surprise for you.
14:25She paused, then said with some frustration, but when school let out, I ran into a bunch of
14:31crazy people at the gate.
14:32They kept saying my name is Shu An-An.
14:34I've heard of the Shu group, but how could I possibly be their daughter?
14:38My heart tightened.
14:39I cautiously asked, What if you really are?
14:42Lu Gi Yu suddenly stopped walking.
14:44Under my nervous and anxious gaze, she answered seriously, If they really are my family, then
14:49I will definitely send them to the best mental hospital for treatment.
14:52I couldn't help but laugh.
14:54After a moment, I still couldn't resist saying, But they are very rich.
14:58Lu Gi Yu nodded earnestly.
15:00Exactly.
15:00I'll send them to the hospital, and then donate the money to people who need it more.
15:04With their mental state, can they even spend it wisely?
15:07It's better to let others spend it for them.
15:09I deeply agreed and nodded.
15:11Daughter, you're so thoughtful.
15:12Lu Gi Yu curled her lips.
15:15It's because Dad taught me well.
15:16We chatted like this, laughing all the way home.
15:19But just as we finished cooking dinner, uninvited guests knocked on the door.
15:23No need to guess, the Shu family had come calling.
15:26I knew this day would come sooner or later.
15:29I was about to get up, when Lu Gi Yu stood up first and said calmly,
15:33Dad, I'll get the door.
15:34The four members of the Shu family stood neatly outside the door.
15:37Mrs. Shu, afraid that she would close the door, quickly took out her birth certificate and tearfully
15:43grabbed her hand.
15:44An-An, it was all a misunderstanding earlier.
15:46I am your real mother.
15:48Lu Gi Yu looked back at me.
15:49Then, come in and talk.
15:51Lu Gi Yu lowered her eyes and stepped aside to let them in.
15:54After the earlier drama, the four of them were somewhat more distant, but also relatively more
16:00normal.
16:00This is your older brother, Shu Ling Tian, three years older than you.
16:04Mrs. Shu introduced her family.
16:06This is Shu Ming Zhu.
16:08She was born one hour later than you.
16:10Back then, the nanny and I gave birth in the same hospital.
16:13The nanny secretly switched our children and then abandoned you.
16:17Not long ago, we found out that Ming Zhu is not my biological daughter.
16:20We immediately used all our connections to investigate.
16:23And we only got your news yesterday.
16:25Mom really didn't expect you to be living this kind of life.
16:28Mrs. Shu looked at the decor of the room, her crying voice carrying an undisguised disgust.
16:34How can anyone live in a place like this?
16:36Lu Gi Yu's face turned cold.
16:38Why can't we live here?
16:39In Lu Gi Yu's heart, this home was something she and I had decorated bit by bit.
16:44In the summer, we sat together in front of a second-hand air conditioner,
16:47eating watermelon and enjoying the breeze.
16:50In the winter, we huddled on the old sofa, with hot water bottles, watching TV together.
16:55An-An, what kind of tone is that?
16:57Shu Ji Ming had no patience, especially since Lu Gi Yu had disrespected him as a father twice.
17:03So disrespectful, knowing no manners at all, you don't seem like a member of the Shu family at all.
17:08He immediately slammed the table and glared at Lu Gi Yu.
17:11Enough nonsense, you're coming back with us right now.
17:14Shu Ming Zhu quickly soothed Shu Ji Ming's back.
17:17Dad, don't be angry.
17:18Give sister some time to pack.
17:20Hmmph, what's worth packing in this dump?
17:23Shu Ming Zhu then looked at Lu Gi Yu, her voice soft and cajoling.
17:26Hurry up and apologize to dad.
17:28Dad has a bad heart.
17:30Don't make him angry.
17:31Mom and dad really want you to come home.
17:33We've prepared so many gifts.
17:35Jewelry, haute couture dresses, all carefully chosen by me.
17:40Shu Ling Tian chimed in.
17:42Mom and dad and Ming Zhu worked hard to prepare 16 birthday gifts for you.
17:46Now it seems like a waste of effort.
17:49Lu Gi Yu sat to the side and laughed sarcastically at this.
17:52I think your family is quite harmonious.
17:54The way you play off each other, it doesn't seem like you're missing me at all.
17:59My dad and I are doing just fine.
18:01You don't need to worry about us.
18:03Please leave.
18:04This is not something you can decide.
18:06Since you are a Shu by blood, we cannot let you grow up outside.
18:10The Shu family can afford to raise both Ming Zhu and Yu.
18:13As for your adoptive father, several of them finally deigned to spare me a glance.
18:18Shu Ji Ming's tone carried a hint of danger.
18:21We won't treat you unfairly.
18:23Mrs. Shu took a card from her bag and placed it on the table, sliding it toward me.
18:28This is compensation for you.
18:30It's 10 million yuan.
18:32Thank you for raising her.
18:33There wasn't much gratitude in her eyes.
18:36More of a business-like formality, even a hint of disdain.
18:39I could tell she was not satisfied with the Lu Gi Yu I had raised.
18:43She preferred a daughter like Shu Ming Zhu, who was obedient, understanding, and knew how to
18:48act sweet and likable.
18:50But in my eyes, my Ji Yu was the best child in the world.
18:53I clenched my fists and was about to explode when I heard the system's voice.
18:58Host, don't be foolish.
19:00Those are her real parents.
19:02And haven't you raised her for 16 years just for this day?
19:05When the real daughter goes home, the system will give you another sum of money.
19:09Isn't that what you wanted from the beginning?
19:11I bit my lip.
19:13That was indeed what I had wanted at the beginning.
19:15But after all these years, Lu Gi Yu had become a part of my life.
19:20I couldn't bear to cut her out, just as I couldn't bear to give up my own life.
19:24The moment I looked up, my eyes met Lu Gi Yu's.
19:28She was watching me quietly, waiting for my answer.
19:32Those eyes were like a pair of black obsidians, calm yet full of strength, a strength that I
19:38had sculpted with 16 years of effort and 16 years of love.
19:42I didn't want to give up.
19:44Under everyone's watchful eyes, I opened my mouth, but the system reminded me again.
19:50Host, have you ever considered things from the child's perspective?
19:53The Shu family is large and powerful.
19:55If she goes home, she can have anything she wants.
19:58If she stays with you, she can only live in a rented apartment, wear cheap clothes, and
20:03still have to cook for you, clean, and bear heavy responsibilities at such a young age.
20:08If she goes back to the Shu family, she won't have to worry about rent or not being able
20:12to afford extracurricular classes.
20:15She'll have many people taking care of her.
20:17Do you really want to let her suffer hardships with you, just for your own selfishness?
20:21I was stunned.
20:23Everything the system said made sense, but every time I saw Gi Yu, the memories of the past
20:2816 years flashed before my eyes.
20:30I couldn't help but argue inwardly.
20:32But they aren't good to Gi Yu.
20:34On their very first meeting, the whole family is already trying to intimidate a 16-year-old
20:39girl.
20:39I want Gi Yu to go home to enjoy happiness, not to suffer in a different place.
20:44I tried to convince myself.
20:45If I let Gi Yu choose, she would definitely choose to live with me.
20:49She is only 16 now.
20:51How could she know the importance of money and power?
20:53But you are an adult.
20:55You should know that this is just a necessary path for her.
20:58She is the real heiress.
20:59She needs to be polished and prove herself through her actions to earn everyone's love.
21:04After the hardships, there will be a lifetime of happiness.
21:07Do you want her to suffer long-term pain or short-term pain?
21:11I fell silent.
21:12I couldn't find an excuse to argue against the system.
21:15Liu Gi Yu's dependence on me was because for 16 years, I was the only family she could rely
21:20on.
21:21What I had truly given her was very little.
21:23And those people in the Shu family who treated her poorly, they just didn't know Gi Yu yet.
21:29Once they spent time with her, they would surely come to see, just like me, that Gi Yu was
21:34the best girl in the world.
21:36Under Liu Gi Yu's gaze, I reached out and silently picked up the bank card.
21:41Mrs. Shu was very satisfied with my action, then looked at Gi Yu, as if to say,
21:46See?
21:46She's already abandoned you.
21:48You have nowhere else to go.
21:50I didn't know how to explain to Liu Gi Yu, so I kept my head down.
21:54But as I said, Gi Yu is a good and understanding child.
21:57Without asking anything, she guessed my choice.
22:00She stood up, silently went back to her room, and packed her things.
22:05Five minutes later, she walked out carrying her newly bought backpack, taking almost nothing
22:10with her.
22:11Seeing her so decisive and well-behaved, the Shu couple's expression softened a little.
22:16Mrs. Shu took Gi Yu's hand.
22:18Let's go.
22:20Shu Mingzhu seemed surprised that Liu Gi Yu was going home so easily.
22:23Sister, it's really great that you can let go of the past.
22:27She glanced at me, and pretended to speak casually.
22:30But Uncle raised you for sixteen years.
22:32Aren't you going to say goodbye to him?
22:34Liu Gi Yu didn't say anything, but I was already regretting it.
22:37Memories rushed back into my mind, making me move uncontrollably.
22:41The system screamed in my head.
22:43Don't go over there.
22:44Let her go home.
22:45Even if you want her to stay, do you have the ability to do that?
22:49The Shu family can crush you with a flick of their fingers.
22:52No, I yelled back in my heart.
22:54I actually think she should go back, and I can't make the choice for her.
22:57I haven't asked her yet.
22:58What does she really want to do?
23:00I grabbed Liu Gi Yu's wrist, held up the bank card, and looked nervously into her eyes.
23:05Gi Yu, I haven't asked you yet.
23:07Do you want to leave?
23:08If you don't, Dad would give up everything.
23:11Even if the Shu family takes me to court, I don't care.
23:14I knew Gi Yu definitely didn't want to leave.
23:16Her eyes were clearly full of reluctance.
23:18But under everyone's uneasy gazes, Liu Gi Yu pushed the bank card back into my hand,
23:23and shook her head.
23:24Uncle, is the money not enough?
23:26I was stunned.
23:28Liu Gi Yu looked down at my hand holding hers.
23:30She didn't pull hers away, only repeated the question.
23:33Is the money not enough?
23:35She then looked at Mrs. Shu.
23:36Mom, uncle has really been good to me all these years.
23:40Mrs. Shu immediately smiled and took out another card, handing it over.
23:45Sorry, I didn't think it through.
23:47Here's another five million.
23:49Take it.
23:50I didn't speak.
23:51But my heart slowly turned cold.
23:53Yes, I had so readily taken the money and let her go.
23:57Now putting on this act, what else could it mean besides not having enough money?
24:01Seeing no reaction from me, Gi Yu pushed this card into my hand as well.
24:06I slowly let go of her hand and forced a smile.
24:09Okay, Liu Gi Yu, you and I must be happy.
24:12Before I finished speaking, Liu Gi Yu had already turned and walked out.
24:16I immediately ran to the balcony and watched her get into the car.
24:19Finally, I couldn't help but run back to the bedroom and cry my heart out.
24:23I cried for a full hour before the system dared to speak.
24:26Host, don't cry anymore.
24:29You've completed your task.
24:30I'll give you another ten million soon.
24:33From now on, you'll be a first generation rich person.
24:36Shut up.
24:36I cried and cursed at her.
24:38Don't you have any feelings at all?
24:40Didn't you watch her grow up with your own eyes?
24:42The system was silent for a while, then seemed to make up its mind, and tentatively said,
24:47If you really miss Gi Yu, I can exchange your reward for a following camera.
24:52Whenever you miss her, you can just turn on the camera and see her.
24:55My crying stopped abruptly.
24:57I sat up like a carp leaping.
24:59Shu Ming Zhu, seeing this, pressed her lips together, then suddenly smiled and spoke.
25:05Sister must have seen through Uncle's true nature to be willing to leave.
25:09But Sister is really ruthless, able to leave just like that.
25:13I really envy Sister's courage.
25:15Lu Ji Yu's calm gaze fell on her face.
25:18Shu Ming Zhu felt uncomfortable under her stare, but still had to maintain a smile in front of the family.
25:24Lu Ji Yu spoke gently.
25:26Yes, I saw through Uncle's true nature.
25:28And I also saw that Mom and Dad truly came to take me home.
25:32It's the same for you, isn't it?
25:34Shu Ming Zhu was stunned.
25:36What do you mean?
25:37Lu Ji Yu explained patiently.
25:39Aren't you the nanny's daughter?
25:41Still living in our house now?
25:43It must be because you saw through your biological mother's evil nature, and were kindly taken
25:48in by Mom.
25:49But the difference between us, is that you chose to leave your biological mother, while
25:53I chose to return to my biological mother's side.
25:57Lu Ji Yu leaned gently against Mrs. Shu's shoulder, and smiled brightly at Shu Ming Zhu.
26:02So you're even more courageous than me.
26:04Looking at the scene before me, I couldn't help but laugh through my tears.
26:08She called you evil, and you're still laughing?
26:10It doesn't matter.
26:11I wiped away my tears, my voice full of pride.
26:14As long as Ji Yu doesn't lose, so what if I'm evil?
26:17From that day on, I opened the camera whenever I was free.
26:21At first I worried that after Ji Yu went back, she wouldn't be able to protect herself and
26:25would be bullied by the whole family.
26:27But gradually, I let go of that concern.
26:30In the first week home, Shu Ming Zhu cried to Mrs. Shu that Ji Yu had stolen something.
26:35Ji Yu said nothing, just plate the footage from the bedroom surveillance she had installed
26:39herself, revealing that Shu Ming Zhu had deliberately planted the evidence.
26:44A month later, Shu Ling Tian complained to Shu Ji Ming that she had tampered with his important
26:49documents.
26:50Ji Yu silently produced a schedule, showing that for the entire month, she had been helping
26:55Dad with his work.
26:56Shu Ling Tian was severely scolded by Shu Ji Ming.
27:01After several such incidents, the couple grew more and more satisfied with Lu Ji Yu.
27:07Mrs. Shu even took her hand and said with sympathy,
27:11Both of those children have been spoiled.
27:13It's good that you're so understanding.
27:15You've worked hard these days.
27:17Lu Ji Yu obediently shook her head.
27:20It's nothing.
27:21We're family.
27:22I just hope they won't say things that hurt our feelings anymore.
27:25Mrs. Shu was taken aback.
27:27During breakfast one morning, Shu Ling Tian and Shu Ming Zhu jointly complained that just
27:32because Shu Ming Zhu had touched Ji Yu's shabby backpack, Ji Yu had coldly kicked her out
27:37of her room, proving that Ji Yu didn't truly want to stay.
27:41The couple was understandably suspicious.
27:44But Lu Ji Yu said softly,
27:46I think whether someone is sincere or not depends not on what they say, but on what they
27:51do.
27:51The couple stared at her for a while.
27:54Then Shu Ji Ming suddenly asked,
27:56Did that surnamed Lu teach you that?
27:57Lu Ji Yu didn't deny it.
27:59She nodded openly.
28:00Yes, Uncle Lu may be greedy, but he taught me many principles, and it's precisely because
28:05of that that I can become a better daughter to Mom and Dad.
28:09I've let go of the past.
28:10I hope my brother and sister can let go of it soon too.
28:13The couple exchanged a glance, both seeing appreciation and admiration in each other's
28:18eyes.
28:18On the other side, I was silently shedding tears.
28:21Are you crying because of his evaluation of you?
28:24I shook my head.
28:25I no longer bothered to explain things to the system.
28:27In the following days, Lu Ji Yu gradually gained Shu Ji Ming's favor.
28:32She learned quickly.
28:33Whether it was company matters or interpersonal skills, she handled everything flawlessly.
28:39Even projects that Shu Ling Tian couldn't manage, she could quickly get up to speed on.
28:44Her status in the Shu family continued to rise, until a month later, when Mrs. Shu suddenly
28:50fell ill and needed a blood transfusion.
28:52Lu Ji Yu, who shared the same rare blood type, didn't hesitate to donate blood.
28:57On the other end, I was so distressed I cried my eyes out.
29:00I secretly bought many supplements, but didn't know how to send them to her, pacing anxiously.
29:06Before I could figure out a way, I saw a commotion in the hospital room.
29:10The cause was Shu Ling Tian messing up a big cooperation deal.
29:14As soon as Shu Ling Tian entered the hospital room, Shu Ji Ming pointed at his nose and cursed
29:19him for being useless.
29:20I've been teaching you hand-in-hand for so many years, and you're still worse than
29:24An An, who just started learning about the family business.
29:28Lu Ji Yu waved her hand and tried to mediate.
29:31Dad, don't be angry, brother.
29:32If it really doesn't work out, let me try?
29:35These words were like pouring oil on a fire.
29:37Shu Ling Tian instantly exploded.
29:40Don't think you're so great.
29:41You're just a blood bank.
29:42If Mom hadn't gotten sick, we would never have come to get you.
29:46After these words, silence fell.
29:48Shu Ji Ming and Mrs. Shu both looked anxiously at Lu Ji Yu.
29:52Lu Ji Yu slowly lowered her head.
29:54Under everyone's gaze, she began to sob softly.
29:58Mrs. Shu quickly grabbed her hand and explained hastily.
30:02Don't listen to her nonsense.
30:03How could Mom treat you like a blood bank?
30:05I didn't know I would get sick.
30:07Mrs. Shu wanted to continue defending herself.
30:10But when she met Ji Yu's eyes, those eyes that saw everything clearly, full of a sense of
30:16brokenness, she couldn't say another word.
30:18But what no one expected was that in the next moment, Lu Ji Yu took Mrs. Shu's hand and
30:24opened it.
30:24In Mrs. Shu's palm lay a small amulet.
30:28I knelt before the Buddha and personally made this for you.
30:31It took me a whole day and night.
30:33Her voice was very soft, but it struck everyone's heart heavily.
30:37Mom, you don't need to lie to me.
30:39Even if you really see me as a blood bank, I'm still willing to give you my blood, simply
30:44because you are my mom.
30:45Mrs. Shu was stunned.
30:47Then she suddenly hugged Ji Yu tightly and cried inconsolably.
30:51Beside her, Shu Ji Ming was also deeply moved, turning away to wipe the tears from the corners
30:57of his eyes.
30:57On the other side, I watched this scene in a daze.
31:01Host, this scene is so touching.
31:04Why aren't you crying this time?
31:06I rubbed my eyes.
31:08I can't cry, because I recognize the amulet in Mrs. Shu's hand.
31:13That's from the time Ji Yu and I wanted to set up a stall the year before last.
31:17We bought those amulets in bulk online, $9.90 for $10, with free shipping.
31:22From then on, Lu Ji Yu's status in the Shu family rose even higher.
31:27Mrs. Shu trusted her and doted on her.
31:30Shu Ji Ming also shifted his focus of training from Shu Lingtian to Lu Ji Yu.
31:35Seeing Ji Yu thriving in the Shu family, I gradually felt reassured, though looking at
31:40the empty house, I still felt occasional loss.
31:43Soon it was the end of the semester.
31:45I received a group message from the teacher about the parent-teacher conference.
31:49Suddenly, I remembered that on the day the Shu family came, Lu Ji Yu had said she had a
31:54surprise for me at the end-of-term parent-teacher conference.
31:57I went to school with a hopeful attitude.
31:59The homeroom teacher handed me a time capsule.
32:02This is what every student buried at the beginning of the school year.
32:05I opened it.
32:06Inside was a letter written by Lu Ji Yu herself.
32:09The first line of the letter read,
32:11Dad, I have a secret.
32:13Actually, I know your secret.
32:14In recent years, I've often heard you talking to another voice.
32:18I didn't want to tell you, because you always praise me in your heart, and I really like
32:22listening to it.
32:23I don't care what my identity is.
32:25I only know that Dad won't abandon me, and that's enough.
32:29But recently, I've noticed someone secretly following me.
32:32I think I can't stay by Dad's side much longer.
32:35But please believe me, Dad.
32:37I will definitely find my way back.
32:39Just like you found me in the first place.
32:41I was completely stunned.
32:43He knew about my existence?
32:45No, wait.
32:45Why is the plot still continuing?
32:47The answer to this question soon appeared on the television.
32:50News reported that the Shu family was facing an economic crisis.
32:54At the critical moment, the family's 16-year-old daughter stepped in and turned the tide.
32:59At that moment, both the system and I understood why Lu Ji Yu had done all this.
33:04She had left because she had to.
33:06Now, no one could control her anymore.
33:09Just then, I received a phone call from Lu Ji Yu.
33:12Dad, I want to come home.
33:14I hopped on my electric scooter and rushed toward the Villa District, crying and laughing
33:18all the way.
33:20The system didn't stop me this time, even guiding me with green lights all along the route.
33:25From a distance, I saw Lu Ji Yu standing by the roadside with her suitcase.
33:30Mrs. Xu and Xu Zhiming were blocking her, refusing to let her leave.
33:35Anon, if you leave, what will happen to the Xu family?
33:38Xu Zhiming had dark circles under his eyes.
33:41He now clearly knew that everything had been Lu Ji Yu's doing, but at this moment, he could
33:45only plead humbly for her not to let the Xu family's business be destroyed.
33:50Mrs. Xu also trembled as she grabbed her hand.
33:53Anon, I won't ask you for blood anymore.
33:56Can't you just stay and accompany Mom for the rest of her time?
33:59Xu Ling Tian and Xu In Zhu stood to the side, their faces cycling between pale and green.
34:05Lu Ji Yu saw me.
34:06Her dark eyes instantly lit up.
34:08I walked through the crowd, took her hand, and left.
34:11Stop right there!
34:13Mrs. Xu's voice trembled as she screamed.
34:15She is my daughter!
34:16You can't take her away!
34:18I paused in my step and looked back at her.
34:21She is your daughter?
34:22Then let me ask you.
34:24Where was she lost?
34:25Mrs. Xu stared at me fiercely.
34:27By the trash can in the alley behind First Hospital.
34:31Was that a recyclable or non-recyclable trash can?
34:34Mrs. Xu was momentarily stunned, then answered,
34:37It should have been recyclable.
34:39Wrong, it was non-recyclable.
34:41I gripped Lu Ji Yu's hand tighter.
34:43Then this is not where you lost her.
34:46Then, it must have been non-recyclable.
34:49I remembered wrong.
34:50I nodded.
34:51Now you know it's non-recyclable.
34:53Sixteen years ago, I found a tarnished gem by a trash can.
34:57She was barely alive.
34:58Her cry faint.
35:00I took her to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor said she had a rare genetic disorder
35:04and a very low survival rate.
35:06Later, I raised her.
35:07This gem has been washed clean of a thousand impurities, and now everyone can see her dazzling brilliance.
35:13Even the person who originally threw her away has come looking for her.
35:17But I have always known that she does not belong to anyone.
35:20Even though I was the one who saved her in the beginning, I will never set her into any piece
35:24of jewelry.
35:25Ji Yu and I went home.
35:28This little house, I had bought it.
35:30I replaced the creaky wooden floor in the living room and repainted the walls.
35:34But Ji Yu's room, I didn't touch.
35:37Everything was just as it was when she left.
35:40Can you really hear me talking to the system?
35:43Lu Ji Yu nodded.
35:44My face turned red.
35:45So all my inner monologues have been heard every day?
35:50Lu Ji you laughed.
35:51It's only been in recent years.
35:52When dad gets emotional, I can hear it more clearly.
35:56Especially that day, when the Shu family came to take me home, I heard your every inner struggle.
36:01That day I was almost convinced by the system.
36:04Everything the system said made a lot of sense.
36:06But there's one thing it got wrong.
36:08Although I am only 16, I know the importance of money and power.
36:12And precisely because I know, I will never let them become an obstacle between dad and me.
36:17I hugged Lu Ji Yu tightly.
36:18My daughter was far more amazing than I had ever realized.
36:22She truly was the best child in the world.
36:24Later, Lu Ji Yu was admitted to the country's best finance program.
36:28I moved near her school.
36:30She went to classes during the day and managed the company from home in the evenings.
36:35The Shu family members were as quiet as chastened eunuchs.
36:38Not long after, Mrs. Shu's illness recurred.
36:41But this time, she didn't ask for a blood transfusion from Ji Yu.
36:45Instead, she asked to meet her.
36:47A person near death, she looked Lu Ji Yu over repeatedly.
36:51If I had known you would turn out this well, I wouldn't have abandoned you.
36:55I really thought you wouldn't survive.
36:57An-An, do you hate me?
36:59Lu Ji Yu shook her head.
37:00You gave me life.
37:02And because of you, I met dad.
37:04Mrs. Shu was stunned for a moment, then laughed with relief.
37:07The name Ji Yu really suits you well.
37:10After graduation, Lu Ji Yu gradually expanded the Shu family's business.
37:15But at the company's peak, she donated half of its shares.
37:19She smiled and said to me,
37:21We can't spend it all in this lifetime anyway.
37:23Might as well let others spend it for us.
37:26In our free time, we traveled the world.
37:28When she was busy at the company, I sold starch sausages downstairs from the building.
37:33Two yuan each, not for takeout.
37:35Every day I saved one for her, and on the way home, we chatted and ate together.
37:41Occasionally, I thought about the system.
37:43After all, for sixteen years, it had watched Ji Yu grow up alongside me.
37:48But after Ji Yu went home, the system disappeared.
37:52Until a few years later, the system suddenly appeared in my dream.
37:56Transfer some money to this card.
37:58Have you switched to fraud?
38:00It's all because of you.
38:01You and Ji Yu changed my system code.
38:04I ended up binding myself to an orphanage director, and now he's out of money, and the children are waiting
38:09to eat.
38:10I asked curiously, How did Ji Yu and I change you?
38:13The system was vague.
38:15Only after I pressed it did it show me its operating rules.
38:18It said the last rule had appeared suddenly.
38:21One, ensure the host follows the character setting to develop and grow.
38:25Two, do not take actions beyond the plot.
38:28Ten, when love appears, all of the above can be ignored, because love is the highest priority.
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