She is the Side Character! — Watch Her Change her fate!-Chapter 338 - 337: Her Husband Married Her While Waiting for Someone Else to Arrive (49)
Lu Fengqiu watched as the mother and daughter each took only one suitcase and left, letting out a sigh of relief.
A single suitcase couldn’t possibly hold all the jewelry they’ve accumulated over the years; maybe there’s still a chance for reconciliation? 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
As Bai Huimei reached the door, she suddenly remembered something and whispered to Ah Chen: "Chenchen, wait a moment."
She took off the gemstone ring she had just put on and placed it on the coffee table in the living room, saying to Lu Fengqiu next to her, "Please help me return this to your father."
Lu Fengqiu’s face turned pale, realizing that there was no room for maneuver—none at all.
They didn’t plan to take those things with them. He then found out that Bai Huimei wasn’t wearing any jewelry, determined to leave everything behind. Although the second child always felt that Bai Huimei and her daughter were being supported by the Lu Family, the pair contributed a lot to the family.
If they were really going to separate from dad, parting with some assets would be fair.
But she didn’t want them, nor did she consider taking them. How could there be such a foolish person in the world? Even their impression of Bai Chen, known for being rather greedy, didn’t seem intent on taking these things.
It’s as if touching anything here would become filthy.
"Aunt Bai, these are for you, they should be yours. You don’t need to do this," Lu Fengqiu said hurriedly, following her out.
Bai Huimei turned back, her face filled with sadness—not because she couldn’t bear to part with Lu Mingxue, but because of the grievances her daughter suffered over the years.
"I don’t want to take them, though these things are very tempting, no one dislikes them."
"But, I really don’t want to take anything from the Lu Family."
"I thought your rejection of Chenchen was natural. I understand your rejection, your dislike, even hatred, and Lu Mingxue’s indifference—I understand his predicament. Because I had to understand; I was a person with little capability, met him at my most desperate moment; at that time, new to society, faced a great setback that I barely recovered from. When Lu Mingxue offered me a safe haven, I cherished it, because outside, it was terrifying, filled with menacing beasts. From the first day entering, I received rejection from you two brothers, but compared to outside monsters, your rejection was nothing."
"At least you only had a bad attitude, without really doing anything to me."
"But, later I discovered, your attitudes affected Chenchen’s growth. You despised the half-sister, thought she wasn’t presentable, petty, considered her vain and greedy. But have you thought why she desperately chased after these things?"
"Some might say, she wasn’t steadfast; if she was good-natured, she wouldn’t have developed such behaviors. Perhaps there are people inherently unaffected by their environment, regardless of difficulties, always growing well—but they are scarce. Not just children, but adults too, struggling in the mire can easily change faces."
"If I realized this earlier, due to my lack of ability and fear of everything outside, I couldn’t face nor change it. Now I understand, if not for Chenchen’s own encounters, she might have been destroyed by you all."
"Is she really a bad girl?"
"Has she done anything to harm society?"
"Did she do anything bad to the Lu Family before you hurt her?"
"None. Why do you treat my daughter this way?"
"You feared the Lu Family’s second son was in danger, yet ignored it and schemed against Chenchen. I ask you, who started this? That Bai Ying, whether active or passive, occupied Chenchen’s body. Since the Bai Family could be found, why didn’t they solve Bai Ying’s problem, instead of helping to occupy Chenchen’s body—what kind of decent people could they be?"
"I am very perplexed; clearly Chenchen said she wasn’t afraid of the Bai Family, yet Lu Mingxue still helped to plot against Chenchen, why?" Bai Huimei suddenly asked.
It made Lu Fengqiu’s heart skip a beat; he knew the answer.
"You knew, right?" Bai Huimei laughed ironically, "Turns out we mother and daughter could never integrate here. Now Chenchen no longer clings to the Lu Family’s identity, nor cares about the things here, I must leave."
"In the future, Chenchen shall only be Miss Bai." Bai Huimei stated firmly, departing without turning back.
Ah Chen handed her a tissue, which she took and used, softly emphasizing again, "Mom will make you Miss Bai."
"Do you think mom is silly for not wanting those things? Foolish? Irrational?" she asked again.
Ah Chen shook her head: "No, mom not wanting them is fine; we don’t care for them."
Whatever Bai Huimei chooses is acceptable; it’s a substantial asset, one many might consider erroneously rejected. With that money, one could live comfortably for life. To relinquish so much is truly foolish.
Some would say, can dignity and backbone be eaten?
But, in this world, not everyone prioritizes interests and money; some value other things.
For Bai Huimei, it’s a journey of regaining confidence and dignity.
Money is crucial in this world, yet it can’t measure everything. Certain qualities are praised, precisely because they are rare.
Many things can’t be conquered by money alone.
Some enjoy money, but there’s no need to ridicule those who value dignity and backbone more.
It’s reasonable for the Commissioner to split the income after marrying Yu Xiaoran.
Bai Huimei’s refusal to divide Lu Mingxue’s assets is even more sensible.
"Mom should have stood up earlier," Bai Huimei said, acknowledging her own cowardice led to her daughter’s grievances. Her concessions let the Lu Family act excessively.
"It’s not too late now," Ah Chen comforted, "Mom is already incredible; sometimes it’s not about wanting to stand up but being able to, don’t blame yourself."
For ordinary people, the world’s hardships, trials, and helplessness are numerous, too much beyond one’s control.
"Trust mom, and you will become Miss Bai in the future."
Ah Chen smiled and nodded: "Alright, then I’ll wait for mom to rise, so I can mooch off later."
Bai Huimei laughed, suddenly asking, "You mentioned someone was coming to pick us up, who?"
"It’s my Prince Frog," Ah Chen smiled lightly, glancing at the clear sky; fortunately, it wasn’t raining tonight, otherwise Mr. Frog could only stay in her pocket.
Bai Huimei understood the implicit meaning, feeling somewhat expectant.
Ji Wuyan was already nervous upon receiving the news.
As he drove to the Lu Family’s villa and saw the two figures standing there, his heart couldn’t help but race.
Anyone meeting their future mother-in-law would be nervous, wouldn’t they?
