She is the Side Character! — Watch Her Change her fate!-Chapter 334 - 333: Her Husband Married Her While Waiting for Someone Else to Transmigrate (45)
The door to Ah Chen’s room was knocked on. She opened it to find Lu Wangqiu and Bai Ying standing outside.
Bai Ying seemed a bit scared, while Lu Wangqiu still had that usual look of defiance and disgust, and this time, there was even a hint of glee and schadenfreude.
"Dad wants you in the study," Lu Wangqiu said.
He really didn’t want to see Bai Chen. After saying this, he turned and went to the study, having already confirmed Dad’s stance. Bai Chen might not show respect to him and his brother, but she had to consider their Dad’s position. Without their Dad, she and her mother would have starved on the streets long ago, unable to enjoy their current wealth and glory.
Ah Chen arrived at Lu Mingxue’s study, where everyone was present.
After she shut the door, Lu Mingxue asked, "Chenchen, is what your second brother said true? Is the issue with your elder brother because of you? Are you, the eldest, the second, and even Yu Xiaoran all reborn?"
Even now, Lu Mingxue couldn’t quite believe it. The second brother had no reason to deceive him, and with so many bizarre things happening, he had to believe it. Especially regarding Yu Xiaoran, everything he touched in the past two years turned to success—if he was reborn and knew some secrets, it all made sense.
"Yes," Ah Chen replied.
Lu Mingxue frowned, "Why did you harm your elder brother?"
Originally, he thought his stepdaughter had become obedient. It turned out she was just pretending, having done plenty in secret.
"Are you talking about Bai Ying occupying my brother’s body? She will leave when the time comes, just like she will leave my body when the time comes," Ah Chen said with a smile.
Lu Mingxue’s expression darkened, "Let’s end this here. Your elder brother may have treated you poorly before, but it’s no excuse to deal with him in this way."
"Oh? What solution does Dad suggest then?" Ah Chen inquired.
Lu Mingxue was silent for a moment before saying, "Let Bai Ying go and let your brother return. I inquired already, Bai Ying didn’t come on purpose. Some things were beyond her control, so we can’t entirely blame her."
He naturally didn’t want to reveal his connection with the Bai Family or his fate with Bai Suqiu, for fear it might bring danger to Bai Suqiu.
"What if I don’t want to let go?" Ah Chen asked.
Lu Mingxue sighed, "Chenchen, I understand you have grievances against the two of them. They were immature at the time. You know the relationship between me and the eldest and the second is tense, and I didn’t dare do much. Now that you’ve all grown up, their attitude has changed somewhat. We’re a family, so let’s slowly make up for what’s missing."
"Bai Chen, after all, it was the Lu Family that raised you. Do you not feel ungrateful doing this? If my Dad hadn’t brought you and your mother back, who knows what your days would have been like. You might have died out there," Lu Wangqiu couldn’t control himself anymore, blurting out these long-held thoughts. He never liked the sudden appearance of the Bai Family’s mother and daughter in their home, feeling only disgust and resentment towards Bai Chen.
Before his rebirth, he remembered the other’s marriage. If not for Yu Xiaoran, he would have been happier. He used to think Yu Xiaoran was blind to fancy Bai Chen, though it benefited her. Regardless, as long as she was not in their home, he was content.
"So, Dad wants me to repay the favor now?" Ah Chen asked with a smile.
Lu Wangqiu must have held these words in for a long time, finally releasing them.
"Dad, if you want me to fix my brother’s issue and let Bai Ying go, I’ll do it."
"Bai Ying has deep enmity with me, and I shouldn’t let her go easily, but considering the kindness you’ve shown my mother and me, I can let her go," Ah Chen added.
She wouldn’t keep Bai Ying detained forever; she would release her when the time came.
Without returning, how would Bai Ying transform? Ah Chen eagerly anticipated how she would change and how others would react when they saw her.
Just a thief acting all innocent.
The commissioner happened to have seen the later Bai Ying, accompanied by Yu Xiaoran, resembling her by at least seventy to eighty percent.
Ah Chen naturally didn’t think this was a coincidence; otherwise, why would they always covet this beautiful body?
The Nightingale Family had a small population, yet over the years, countless victims had their lives turned upside down only for them to leave without a care. Trials must include suffering; otherwise, they wouldn’t be trials, like the Frog Family. The Nightingale Family had it easy, avoiding suffering and gaining all benefits.
Lu Mingxue didn’t speak for a moment. His thoughts differed from Lu Wangqiu’s.
Taking in Bai Huimei and her daughter had been partly selfish and impulsive; he never considered asking them to repay him. Bai Huimei had contributed a lot to the family, proving one didn’t need to earn money to contribute. It wasn’t just about financially supporting the family.
The second brother’s words were hurtful, and luckily Huimei didn’t hear. Otherwise, she would’ve been upset.
"Second brother, don’t speak that way. Aunt Bai has contributed greatly to our family. Have you forgotten who always cleaned up your mess when your teachers caused you trouble? Who took care of you and your brother when you were sick? Healthy and grown as you are, isn’t it thanks to your Aunt Bai?" he said.
Though it might look like he saved Huimei and her daughter from the mire, reality was, Huimei’s appearance redirected his life, saving him from depravity.
It was impossible to tell who owed whom now.
Lu Wangqiu was disgruntled, thinking the Bai Huimei and her daughter had simply been supported by the Lu Family; Dad really treated them well.
"Second brother, apologize to Chenchen."
Lu Wangqiu didn’t want to and even turned his face away.
"Dad truly did provide me with foster care," Ah Chen noted, unbothered by Lu Wangqiu’s demeanor, "But your neglect and the suppression from my older brothers made my life outside difficult; those are facts that cannot be erased. Based on this fact alone today, I’ll let Bai Ying go."
"Second brother, please don’t use this argument again in the future, or I’ll be upset." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺
Lu Wangqiu breathed a sigh of relief; solving the problem was all that mattered. He didn’t want to deal with Bai Chen, but fearing she might go back on her word, he agreed, "Fine."
Lu Mingxue glanced between them. What was said couldn’t be unsaid or stopped.
This stepdaughter had always been radical. He’d thought she’d changed, but today’s events showed she hadn’t—perhaps she’d grown worse.
None of it mattered. At least it solved the brother’s problem and allowed Bai Ying to be released.
Ah Chen stood before Bai Ying, lifting the restrictions on Lu Fengqiu’s and Bai Ying’s souls.
Regaining control of his body, Lu Fengqiu was naturally pleased. Once he adjusted, Ah Chen had already turned to leave.
After gaining her freedom, Bai Ying quickly fled. She wished to return home, no longer bound by the body, restoring her memory and recognizing the Bai Family couple as her parents back then.
"Has the eldest returned?" Lu Mingxue asked.
With a stern face, Lu Fengqiu shut the door and asked, "Dad, was the one who caused the problems in our family a woman from the Bai Family? Don’t deny it; I heard it."
Lu Wangqiu, who had intended to leave, was also taken aback by this comment.
