WBSGVS Chapter 27 V2

Her mother-in-law treated her even worse afterward, and when her husband learned that she knew, he simply disregarded her, bringing the woman into their home.

Jiang Tingxue held her frail daughter, watching the disgusting couple with tears streaming down her face, but she couldn’t say anything harsh, as every time she closed her eyes, she was reminded of the scene where she had forced Zheng Yihan to marry her by threatening to commit suicide.

She felt this was all retribution for her past!

Filled with deep regret, Jiang Tingxue even considered suicide.

But before she could take that step, her husband was caught by someone during his affair, and in his frantic escape, he fell into a pit and died.

She became a widow.

Her mother-in-law blamed her for bringing misfortune to her son and not giving birth to a grandson, promptly kicking her out.

Jiang Tingxue was relieved to leave her in-laws. Life on her own with her daughter was difficult, but she had some medical skills and knowledge of herbs, so she managed fairly well.

However, the experiences of the past few years left her feeling depressed, and aging much faster than usual.

“Mom, I’m hungry~” The little girl hadn’t spoken until her hunger became unbearable, and she weakly voiced her need.

Jiang Tingxue snapped back to reality, smiled, and gently replied, “Okay, I’ll get you something to eat right now.”

The little girl responded with a sweet smile, snuggling close to her mother and staying still.

After exchanging the herbs for money, Jiang Tingxue quickly found a noodle stall. The mother and daughter each had a bowl of noodles, with the girl’s bowl topped with slices of meat.

The steaming noodles were salty and fragrant. Although they were tired and thirsty from walking, a sip of soup and a bite of noodles soothed their throats and bellies.

Once they finished eating, Jiang Tingxue rubbed her daughter’s head and softly said, “Yaya, remember, if you want something in the future, you must earn it yourself. I will teach you about herbs and medicine so you can live well and never rely on men, especially those who are already married. Understand?”

The little girl didn’t grasp the complexity of her mother’s words, but having heard them many times, she had learned to remember them and obediently nodded, “Yaya understands!”

Jiang Tingxue smiled in satisfaction, having taken the wrong path in her life; she didn’t want her daughter to make the same mistakes.

When Qingli awakened again, her first sensations were cold, pain, and a chest full of resentment and… grievance.

She opened her eyes to see white tiles before her. Quickly turning around to survey her surroundings, she initially thought she was in danger but soon realized she was simply in a restroom.

The light was still on, and the restroom was bright and clean, not dirty at all.

Qingli looked down to check her body; thankfully, the worst injury was to her knees, which seemed to have been scraped from kneeling on the ground. Both knees bore blood-sized wounds, but the bleeding was minimal.

She moved her knees; it hurt a bit, but it was bearable. However, her arms and legs were thinner than normal.

Qingli was used to finding herself in unfortunate circumstances whenever she crossed over, but the clothes on this girl felt remarkably good to the touch, and the style was beautiful and stylish, yet she looked so frail.

The restroom door was locked from the outside. Having crossed over multiple times, Qingli roughly guessed the situation and didn’t rush to leave. Closing her eyes, she began to receive memories.

The original owner’s surname was Fu, and she was an orphan. When she was nine, her originally happy family was shattered by a car accident. The original owner’s parents had no relatives or friends, and her two uncles shook their heads at the thought of taking in a burdensome orphan.

Just when the original owner thought she would be sent to an orphanage, she was adopted by a wealthy family.

A grandfather came to pick her up and smiled when he first saw her, saying, “You truly resemble your grandfather.”

At that moment, the original owner was confused and wondered about the grandfather she had no memory of, as her only recollection was of her grandmother, who passed away when she was seven.

The man didn’t explain much, only telling her, “I was good friends with your grandfather. Many years ago, he saved me, and we promised to unite our families through marriage, but after your grandmother and grandfather separated, I lost contact with him. Now that I’ve found you, you will be my future granddaughter-in-law.”

Thus, she was brought to this family, filled with hope of having another home, only to find herself in what felt like hell.

The Pei family was a well-known wealthy family in the southern province. During the rapid development of e-commerce, their strong foundation in traditional industries was impressive.

The person who adopted Fu Qingli was the head of the Pei family, Pei Mingjiang, who arranged for the original owner to marry his eldest grandson, Pei Xiyue.

In theory, the original owner should have been very happy, but in reality, apart from Grandpa Pei, no one in the family welcomed her, especially Pei Xiyue. Having a fiancée appear out of nowhere, especially one raised under their roof, was akin to a child bride in a feudal society. His first words to her were, “Who is this bumpkin? Get away from me!”

After Pei Xiyue, his parents, sister, and two married daughters, as well as his granddaughter, all looked down on the original owner, considering her a lowborn bumpkin who tarnished their family’s reputation.

They couldn’t understand Grandpa Pei’s actions, believing that even if he had a good relationship with the original owner’s grandfather, it was a waste of a grandson to marry such a girl. They thought Pei Xiyue would never hold his head high again.

Yet, Grandpa Pei insisted that the engagement could not be dissolved.

Although Grandpa Pei had begun to give power to his son, he was still the ultimate authority in the family, and they couldn’t oppose him. The family took out their frustrations on the original owner. On the surface, she received the same treatment as the other children, with nice clothes and a good appearance, but once outsiders were gone, she was treated like their servant, often beaten and scolded.

The original owner was a good child, understanding that being adopted as an orphan was a great fortune. They allowed her to attend school and provided her with food and clothing, so she felt being a servant was deserved.

Even amid such beatings and scoldings, the original owner would go to great lengths to please them. She was well aware of what each family member liked or disliked and would experiment in the kitchen, ready to serve them as soon as they returned home.

Gradually, over the years, their attitude improved somewhat, and they no longer resorted to beating and scolding her.

However, the original owner had already developed a submissive personality.

One reason for her persistence was Pei Xiyue.

Girls tend to mature quickly, and Pei Xiyue has always been a handsome boy since childhood. When they first met at nine years old, despite his harsh words, she understood he was her fiancé and didn’t mind it at all.

She longed for a family, knowing she would eventually marry him and become a part of his family. She believed that all her grievances would eventually be resolved, so she was willing to endure.

But the story didn’t unfold as she had hoped. Because of her affection, she clung to Pei Xiyue but dared not act too boldly. Yet, they attended school together every day.

Pei Xiyue was also a rebellious youth, notorious for being a school bully. He was very handsome and attracted many girls, including some delinquents.

The presence of the original owner irked them, leading to various forms of bullying against her. She was so frail due to the constant harassment.

However, the original owner was incredibly stubborn. Just as she could persistently please the Pei family for years, she endured the bullying, wanting to be closer to Pei Xiyue.

One day, though, her hopes were shattered because, after entering university, Pei Xiyue began dating someone else.

He had found someone he liked. The once-wayward youth began to put in effort for this girl, while the original owner, his fiancée, was forgotten.

No one mentioned the engagement anymore, not even Grandpa Pei, who had brought it up last year to Pei Xiyue’s annoyance. This time, he pretended not to know.

When the original owner inquired about it, Grandpa Pei simply said, “A forced relationship won’t bear fruit. He isn’t right for you; just give up.”

The original owner felt unwilling to accept this. She had waited from nine to twenty years old, investing so much—how could she just give up?

What made her even more resentful was the Pei family’s attitude toward Pei Xiyue’s girlfriend, which was entirely different from how they treated her. Though the girl came from an ordinary family, her only advantage over the original owner was her academic performance, yet they treated her warmly, even Pei’s mother, who usually looked down on the original owner, showed no signs of disdain toward the new girl.

Motivated by such stimuli, the original owner turned darker and intentionally approached that girl, acting as a little black tea sister, hoping to create a rift between Pei Xiyue and his girlfriend.

What she received in return was Pei Xiyue’s ruthless rejection.

In a moment of desperation, she sought someone to bully that girl. Soon, she was saved, but the Pei family captured her and demanded she return all the gifts they had given her after she turned eighteen.

The original owner hadn’t graduated yet and never expected the Pei family would demand such things back. Though she hadn’t spent much, she had several hundred thousand, which she couldn’t produce. However, with the Pei family pressuring her and others guiding her, she strayed onto the wrong path for the sake of money and nearly ended up in prison.

The reason she almost did was that someone paid her fine and bailed her out, taking her away from the police station. She thought this person had taken an interest in her and decided to be more proactive since she had already fallen so low, but he pushed her away in a panic. The middle-aged man angrily remarked, “How could a teacher have a granddaughter like you!”

Though he scolded her, he left her a considerable sum of money and a house, advising her to stop causing trouble and to live well.

The original owner wasn’t foolish. She remembered the man’s words. Her grandfather, who had appeared only twice in her life, was likely not an ordinary person.

She didn’t know the man’s name, but she remembered it after signing for her bail. She quickly searched online, and the information was readily available!

He was a renowned scientist in Huaguo, currently focused on chip research, achieving notable results. His mentor, Lin Zhiheng, was one of the most famous professors at Huaguo National Defense University and had passed away last August.

Continuing her search, she discovered that this researcher had sold a patent to the Pei family ten years ago, which led to significant advancements in Pei’s automotive industry.

Two years ago, the researcher facilitated another patent for the Pei family, who were now fully engaged in developing autonomous driving technology.

Looking at the photos of Lin when he was younger and comparing them with her father’s photo, she found it hard to believe, yet she held a glimmer of hope.

She kept digging and eventually found an interview from many years ago when he was widely reported for a project. In that interview, he spoke with red eyes, saying, “In my life, the ones I’ve wronged the most are my ex-wife, son, and granddaughter. I have no face to meet them…”

It had caused quite a stir at the time, and though there were later investigations, the data was scarce due to the limitations of early internet records. Only a few informed sources revealed that the researcher had been so absorbed in his work that he neglected his pregnant wife, nearly causing them both to perish at home. Fortunately, a neighbor heard her cries, and after the child was born, they divorced, with the wife changing the child’s surname.