Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1653: Chapter 1633:

”Speaking of children...” An Zilan furrowed her brows, ”Your second aunt always says she wants to come back and asks you for money or whatever... saying that because you’ve wasted your time making money, you have nothing useful and haven’t even gotten a wife or anything, and your grandma also says you’re idling in the village and wants to come back.”

”Is that so? Then send them back, I’ll give the money, but from now on, there will be no more ties, and there’s no going back. I’m not supporting them. Let them earn their own money.” She shrugged calmly.

Luo Qianqian would never be the kind of person who does good deeds and gets blamed for them.

Moreover, she wouldn’t leave any hidden dangers at the Nine Heavens Pavilion.

Just like how her godparents had worked hard to rise up the mountain, they were just restless and looking for better treatment.

Even her biological mother, she didn’t open any back doors, just to prevent people from saying anything.

Now hearing these words, Luo Qianqian laughed instead of getting angry, and suddenly a figure appeared in her mind.

Her opportunity was not something everyone could have, and it’s not something you can have a second chance at.

Those who had plotted against her before, and now like this, did they really think there’s such a thing as a free lunch in this world? If something falls from the sky, who knows if it’s a trap?

Luo Qianqian looked at Luo Shufan, ”Brother, what do you think?”

”After all, they’re relatives, and with Mom not here, it doesn’t make sense to treat the elders harshly. The house is bought, and we send money regularly every month, which counts as us fulfilling our filial piety for Mom.” Luo Shufan, although not as ruthless as Luo Qianqian, still couldn’t tolerate those who hurt and plotted against his sister.

”Uh... Sister, Brother. Our cousin’s place, huh? He even grabbed food from me. If I didn’t give it to him, he would hit me. All the food and other things Sister gave me, he would take away...” An Hao furrowed his brow as if he had just understood the conversation between the two and quickly raised his little hand, speaking eagerly.

An Zilan’s body suddenly swayed.

She didn’t expect that her sister’s usual sarcasm towards her was one thing, but to do this to her youngest son!

Actually, even before that, she had grievances against Luo Qianqian. Back then, it was her who raised Luo Qianqian, and it was her who let these two children grow up healthy. But somehow, these two children seemed closer to their grandfather’s side, putting everything there first.

Even though her side wasn’t lacking anything, still receiving things at different times left an emotional gap.

But seeing the children’s resentment, she wondered if because the children were not around often, it made her seem biased?

Compared to modern society, their environment was more relaxed, though there was no TV entertainment, the Book Pavilion held books from various eras on subjects like astronomy, geography, and humanities, except for cultivation methods and secret manuals, all was accessible. The most important thing was the fresh air, beautiful environment, no pollution, and without work-related annoyances, life was leisurely and comfortable.

She really liked this simple and comfortable life.

”After all, Qianqian is...” An Zilan wanted to say something.

”Mom, grandpa is very fair, but grandma is not. I won’t say much, but Mom, can’t you be fair? When grandma favored others, did she consider my and brother’s situation? When we were risking our lives for the Nine Heavens Pavilion, where were the others? Why do they deserve the same status as us? The Nine Heavens Pavilion today was built on the foundation of our grandfather’s family’s assets, on Second Uncle’s Haoran, on elder and younger uncles’ relentless efforts, on my brothers’ wholehearted dedication.” Luo Qianqian looked at An Zilan, ”Mom, I was once mocked for my grades, and it didn’t hurt much. But, Mom, what if someone stabs me in the back when I’m already besieged?”

Turning her head towards Luo Shufan, her expression was bleak, ”I don’t want to discover that my home is gone while I’m exploring the world.”

An Zilan looked at Luo Qianqian in disbelief, ”How could it possibly...”

”Mom, I’ve seen too many family struggles recently. The more people lack, the more they want to take. Even with insufficient strength, they want to use other means.” Luo Qianqian stepped forward and held Luo Shufan’s hand, ”I’ve lost my brother twice, and I don’t want a third time.”

Luo Shufan looked surprised, but quickly clutched Luo Qianqian’s hand back, ”Mom, I want to be a strong backing for my sister. Whatever it takes!”

An Zilan opened her mouth, looking at the siblings in front of her, their relationship was completely different from her and her sisters, yet much more solid.

”Since that’s the case, we’ll go out too, so we won’t be a burden to you anymore...” Her face showed a trace of sadness. The bond between these two children was a good thing, but haven’t they considered that she had sisters too? It would be difficult for her. You siblings have a good relationship, but how should she, the sister, stay?

There’s always talk about children growing up and not obeying their mother, about wings getting strong and disregarding parents, and now seeing it, it’s really quite sad.

”!!!” Luo Qianqian and Luo Shufan were both stunned and then fell silent. They didn’t know what to say to counter.

”I feel like Mom isn’t wrong and neither are Brother and Sister. Brother and Sister are thinking of each other, and Mom is thinking of her sister. But if it were me, I wouldn’t say something to make Sister feel troubled. Sister being nice to me isn’t a given, she could hate me like Cousin does, but she doesn’t. Mom is also doing it for her sister’s own good, they’re both not wrong, right? So what should we do?” An Hao suddenly spoke, his face full of seriousness, ”How about having another sister for me, so I can study her well?”

”An Hao, you’ve grown up.” Lin Xu smiled approvingly and nodded at his son, ”Ah Lan, the boy is right, empathy is vital. How have Shufan and Qianqian treated you? Have they really done anything against you? Having separate living arrangements from them isn’t also for your sake? Do you really think the people of the Luo family wouldn’t question anything? Even if we’re allowed on the mountain, and the Luo family stays below, the focus of the Nine Heavens Pavilion will remain below, regardless of location, the key is where the people are. You have to admit, Ah Lan, we’re not as capable as the Luo family. I’m just a small merchant, and compared to Shufan, I’m already not up to par. Not to mention Second Uncle of the Luo family, who has been in the marketplace for years? Even if we’re in a position, we couldn’t have built the Nine Heavens Pavilion to its current achievement.”

”Lin Xu!”

”Ah Lan, your son and daughter are great. They all love you, and also An Hao and Jiayou. Our family is great, isn’t that enough? Each time you hear these things, you come home saying Shufan and Qianqian aren’t good. But the Nine Heavens Pavilion isn’t just anywhere. It needs growth to protect everyone at the Nine Heavens Pavilion.”