In the past, hearing his words, Cheng You would have felt wronged for a long time.
What would she do if she wasn't saved? Drown?
She only felt numb inside now.
Before Song Yulian entered the room, Cheng Tianhua still had a pleasant expression for her, and there were occasional scenes of fatherly love and filial piety.
After Cheng Tao arrived, his eyes were only on Cheng Tao, his daughter, not even as good as his son Cheng Wenyu.
In the past, Cheng You felt inferior, always thinking she was not as good as Cheng Tao.
Now she realized that Cheng Tao was not a stepdaughter at all, but Cheng Tianhua's biological daughter!
Song Yulian and Cheng Tianhua had been in a relationship when they were young. At that time, Song Yulian disliked Cheng Tianhua for being poor and married another man with her child in her womb.
Within two years, she became a widow, and her mother-in-law and husband died in an accident.
Cheng Tianhua felt pity for this white moonlight. After some interaction, the two of them started to hook up in secret. Kuai Shu Ge
When Cheng You's mother passed away, Cheng Tianhua was finally able to openly bring his beloved into the Cheng family.
It was ironic that in this family, only Cheng You and Cheng Wenyu were unaware of this matter.
Even her grandparents knew it clearly.
"I had a dream these past two days when I had a fever," Cheng You said with a cold expression, her voice still hoarse.
Cheng Tianhua squinted at her, always feeling that this spoiled and willful daughter was different.
But he couldn't say how she was different.
"What dream? This is a new society, and we don't believe in feudal superstitions! As my daughter, Cheng Tianhua's, this is even more unacceptable."
Cheng You looked at him steadily, her bright and clear eyes meeting his, as if she could see into his heart through his eyes.
"I dreamed of my mother. She was very unhappy and told me not to call Aunt Lian 'second mother.' I told my mother that Aunt Lian and sister were very good to me, but she said she would take them both away with her. I was so scared… I don't want Aunt Lian and sister to go with my mother."
Her tone was calm, without any fluctuation, and it sent a chill down one's spine.
Cheng Tianhua inexplicably felt a sense of guilt, not even knowing where it came from.
Jiang Qing died from falling down the mountain and hitting her head, which had nothing to do with him.
His gaze flickered, and in anger, he said, "Whatever you want. Don't talk about this at home anymore, it's unlucky!"
With that, he left with a flick of his sleeve.
Song Yulian was stunned. Was it over just like that?
She didn't care much about Cheng You. In fact, she disliked Cheng You.
But this "second mother" represented the old Cheng family's recognition of her.
Every time she saw Cheng You being so easily swayed by her, she felt a sense of accomplishment.
"Tianhua…"
Cheng Tianhua walked away without looking back, unable to hear her murmur.
Cheng You smiled slightly and raised her obedient little face.
"Aunt Lian, I'm doing this for your and sister's good. Don't you want to be taken away by my mother either?"
Song Yulian stared at her blankly, then suddenly shivered, as if she truly saw Jiang Qing's shadow.
It was broad daylight, and it truly felt like seeing a ghost.
She quickly took Cheng Tao out.
As soon as they walked out, Song Yulian stopped.
"Xiao Tao, she really doesn't know you pushed her?"
Cheng Tao shook her head with certainty, "She definitely doesn't know. She had a fever for two days, her brain was almost burnt out. Mom, it's fine if she doesn't call me that, who cares?"
Song Yulian grunted and warned, "Arranged marriages are not encouraged now. Even if she has a marriage engagement with Zhao Yunlin, so what? As long as Zhao Yunlin doesn't want to marry her, then her marriage with Cheng You can't happen. You should coax Zhao Yunlin well and don't be foolish again."
Cheng Tao was still young and couldn't hide many things.
If someone saw her pushing Cheng You into the water, the reputation their mother and daughter had built for so long would be ruined.
Cheng Tao smiled shyly, "I know, I'm confident I can keep him in my grasp."
Since she transmigrated, her goal had been Zhao Yunlin.
She had used all her tricks to capture him.
Before she transmigrated, she had read a book, a male protagonist novel centered on Zhao Yunlin's path to wealth.
Although she no longer remembered the plot, it didn't matter. She just needed to hold onto Zhao Yunlin and live a stable life as a rich wife in the future.
Song Yulian's greatest satisfaction in life was her daughter, Cheng Tao.
Her cleverness was just like hers.
A moment later, Cheng Wenyu walked in from outside.
He casually kicked off his shoes, and his clothes had a few scratches and tears.
Although he was only thirteen, his face held a deliberately mature rebelliousness.
Cheng Tao frowned when she saw him, "Wenyu, did you get into a fight again?"
Cheng Wenyu showed a hint of pride on his face, "Not only did we fight, but our group also won! We beat that useless guy thoroughly."
He had been following some rascals from the commune lately and was quite arrogant.
Cheng Tao smiled, "You won? That's amazing!"
This kind of praise made him feel more satisfied.
He didn't have much status yet. After some time, it would be others calling him Brother Yu.
"Big Sister, my clothes are torn, can you mend them for me?"
Cheng Tao agreed, "Okay, take them off and I'll wash them. I'll mend them after they're washed. Oh, by the way, your second sister is awake, do you want to go in and see her?"
Cheng Wenyu frowned. He and Cheng You had always been at odds.
But not going in would seem heartless.
He hesitated for a while before walking in.
Cheng You was leaning against the headboard, lost in thought.
He pursed his lips, "Hey, you're not going to die, are you?"
Cheng You smiled weakly, her dark eyes looking at him.
"Don't worry, Wenyu, sister is fine. And I'm too reluctant to die and leave you alone. Even if I have to die, I'll take you with me, so you don't have to suffer alone in this world."
According to the plot she saw in her dream, Cheng Wenyu would die around the same time as her.
Song Yulian, as a stepmother, had performed impeccably. One of the reasons was her complete obedience to Cheng Wenyu.
She deliberately praised and tacitly approved of the street rascals in front of Cheng Wenyu, making him think it was a cool thing.
From then on, Cheng Wenyu followed those street rascals in "hanging out," and later injured someone in an accident. He was instigated to take the blame and was sentenced to prison.
Unexpectedly, the person he injured had some background. Cheng Wenyu couldn't find peace even in prison and was eventually tortured to death.
He never understood until his death that his path was paved by his good stepmother and stepsister.
Cheng You smiled bitterly. She and Cheng Wenyu were no different; they were both fools who were manipulated.
Cheng Wenyu found Cheng You strange and couldn't be bothered to talk to her. He pouted and turned to leave.
"Cheng Wenyu!" Cheng You called out to him.
"What."
Cheng You: "You follow those people all day, have you ever thought about what your mother taught you before she died?"
Cheng Wenyu stiffened. He had almost forgotten what his mother looked like.
"I don't know what you're talking about," he mumbled.
Cheng You said, "I dreamed of my mother. She said that if you continue to hang out with those people, she will come to find you and teach you a good lesson."
"Cheng You, are you crazy! My mother is Song Yulian. Don't be so superstitious all the time."
Cheng Wenyu was impatient and didn't want to listen to her anymore, so he turned and walked out.
It was better to have his second mother and eldest sister, who supported his actions.