The Lady is Beautiful and Sassy-Chapter 519 - 472
Rong Shu’s attitude was clear; he did not acknowledge Wu Lening as his new sister. He felt he was of an age where he’d always called Rong Hua his sister, and all his sisterly love was given to Rong Hua. Now, suddenly, a biological sister appeared, and he didn’t have the energy to interact with a new sibling.
Unlike his sons, who were still young and found having a new sister exciting, he felt... tired.
Besides, at this age, his children were nearing thirty. Wouldn’t it be better to maintain the previous status? Why bother returning?
He’d heard that the Qiao Family was quite wealthy too. Was that not enough? Did they want the Rong Family’s property?
Elder Rong, noticing his son’s attitude, couldn’t help feeling irritated and said, "She’s your real sister. You haven’t met her yet, so go meet her first."
Rong Shu glanced at Wu Lening again but said nothing.
Wu Lening smiled, "Hello, Mr. Rong, it’s been a long time!"
Indeed, it had been a long time. When she was lost, she was just over ten years old; now she’s over forty. It’s been more than thirty years since she’s seen this so-called brother. Thirty years, it was almost as if it were a lifetime ago.
When Rong Shu heard how she addressed him, he frowned slightly but didn’t say anything. He didn’t want to recognize this sister, so it’s normal she doesn’t call him brother.
"Hello, Mrs. Qiao."
Elder Rong felt heartbroken hearing the strangers’ polite formality between his son and daughter.
But since the children were almost fifty, he knew he couldn’t force it.
"You can leave now; I have nothing more to say," Elder Rong said coldly.
As he said this, Rong Shu immediately turned around and left. When he reached the door, he looked back and suddenly noticed that the woman’s side profile greatly resembled his mother’s. Countless images flashed through his mind — all of them were scenes of his mother playing with him and his sister.
It’s just fate’s trick that made them siblings who were like strangers.
He truly had no strength left to recognize another sister.
He had already given all his sisterly affection to Rong Hua and couldn’t change.
Elder Rong sighed and said, "I am sorry for you, your brother..."
"Dad, you haven’t wronged me. As for Mr. Rong, he doesn’t recognize me, and I won’t recognize him either. There’s no need to recognize someone who doesn’t care about me. Being your daughter in the Rong Family, isn’t that good enough?" Wu Lening smiled, remembering her daughter’s advice before she came.
"As long as you’re not sad, that’s good. Both of you are of an age now. You have your own thoughts, and I can’t force you,"
Elder Rong thought openly. He was already halfway to his grave and couldn’t control much anymore.
Lucky for the Rong Family that Rong Yuan was now holding the fort, avoiding chaos.
In the future, as long as he could see his daughter occasionally, he’d be satisfied, and after death, he wouldn’t feel guilty towards his beloved.
...
The first floor was bustling with activity. When Yang Xiaoqing accompanied Qiao Qiqi downstairs, it drew attention; almost everyone looked at the girl who was as beautiful as a fairy descended to earth.
Qiao Yue’er was also elaborately dressed, wearing a hostess’s demeanor while greeting guests. Many ladies were speaking with her.
When Qiao Yue’er spotted Qiao Qiqi coming downstairs, she coldly curved her lips.
As Yang Xiaoqing had expected, members of the Han Family indeed came, and among them was Han Rou. She was now the darling of the Han Family, and wherever the Han Family attended an event, they brought her along.
Han Rou also noticed the girl coming down the stairs. She proactively approached her.
