Jian Yixue forced a smile, her eyes shimmering with tears.

Since she was a child, she knew she was the one unloved. Initially, she resisted and tried to fight for affection, but what she got in return was her parents’ neglect time and time again.

Later on, she understood that inequality was inevitable in this world.

Even if she hadn’t done anything wrong, her existence, compared to her brother, was a mistake in her parents’ eyes!

"Why are you crying! Your mom’s words may be blunt, but they’re logical. You’re with a wealthy person, so you should be enjoying life! Stop looking as if you’re mourning!" Jian Father declared with paternal authority.

Yan Yichen decisively spoke up for her, "Auntie, if you know what you’re saying is unpleasant, then don’t say it! Uncle, your worldview is horribly twisted, and I don’t see a need to correct it. I’ll take her with me, and I’ll give you the money, but please remember one thing! I will only give you the money once! After this, whether you cry, make trouble, or threaten suicide, even if you die in front of us, Xiaoxue and I won’t give you a single dime!"

His voice was calm, but his tone carried a compelling aura, gentle yet filled with undeniable power!

Jian Yixue bit her lip but said nothing.

She had already lost hope in her parents.

Five million wasn’t a small sum, but if she worked hard in the future, she could pay Yan Yichen back and use this to free herself from her family, which wasn’t a bad form of liberation.

Jian Shengbao said angrily, "Then five million is too little! You... you need to add more money! Otherwise, I won’t agree to let my sister leave with you!"

"Who the hell do you think you are, what right have you to speak to me?" Yan Yichen cursed, looking at Jian Shengbao with disdain.

Jian Shengbao had been pampered by his parents and carefully attended by his sisters since childhood; no one ever spoke to him like this. He was immediately furious, "You’re looking down on me, aren’t you! Who do you think you are!"

"First, what is there about you for me to look up to? Second, I am the object of your family’s shameless request for money! Just a word of advice: whether you get five million depends on whether I want to give it to you. If I don’t, you won’t get a cent!"

"Son, say less! The urgent matter is to get the money!" Jian Mother pinched her son’s arm; Jian Father saw it and slapped her in anger, "Talk if you must, but why touch my son? What if you hurt him!"

Jian Mother’s face was swollen, but she didn’t dare anger Jian Father. She laughed dryly twice, covered her face, and lowered her head meekly.

Jian Shengbao watched indifferently the whole time, carelessly saying, "Mom, be careful next time!"

It was truly a scene full of irony.

"I’ve taken Xiaoxue with me. Anyone who dares contact her will lose a million! Anyone who dares harass her, I’ll break their bones! Forget you have this daughter, otherwise - Hell awaits you." Yan Yichen smiled as warmly as a spring breeze, yet made the Jian Family shiver uncontrollably.

Yan Yichen took Jian Yixue’s hand and quickly left the hospital.

-

Outside, it started raining again. Jian Yixue had come in a hurry, wearing a short-sleeve and shorts, with a jacket over her. Her upper body was fine, but her legs felt cold.

Seeing this, Yan Yichen said nothing and took off his jacket, then bent down and tied it around Jian Yixue’s waist.

"It’s cold, don’t get chilled."