The two families arrived at the testing center together, having the two children undergo parentage tests with them once more.
Once the samples were sealed, Lin Yan felt a sense of closure. She thought she could revert to her surname Lin and no longer be called Fu Yan.
Although the Fu couple understood that Lin Yan had decided to return to the Lin family, they were still somewhat reluctant to let go. After all, Lin Yin was no match for Lin Yan.
Even though she had always tried her best to appear sensible and considerate, her efforts were too deliberate. The Fu couple were experienced figures in the business world and could easily see through her little schemes.
They had simply overlooked it, considering her still a child, believing she could be taught better.
However, the Fu couple had not expected that a twenty-something soul inhabited this twelve-year-old body.
Once the parentage test results were out, the two children would be returned to their rightful places.
Lin's mother had privately spoken to Lin Yan, "Child, do you really want to come with us?"
"Yes, if I am indeed your child, I will leave with you."
"Can you truly let go of the affluent life here? You know, they really want you to stay," Lin's mother patiently explained to Lin Yan.
"But this way, it wouldn't be proper or justified. And if I am your child, then no matter the environment, I will be with you."
"You are a good child, they have raised you very well," Lin's mother said, relieved. "Yin Yin is quite willful, don't be angry with her. I'm not protecting her, but you two likely won't meet again in the future."
"I understand her perfectly, after all, I've taken her life," Lin Yan said with a hint of self-mockery.
"But it's not your fault! You were just a baby then!" Lin's mother immediately replied.
"I know, but I am the beneficiary. So I won't blame her."
The results soon came out. Lin Yan was the child of Mr. and Mrs. Lin, and Lin Yin was the child of Mr. and Mrs. Fu.
Next came the household registration transfers and name changes. Although Mr. Fu stated he didn't mind Lin Yan remaining on their household registration and continuing her studies there, the Lin family refused.
Lin Yan left without taking anything. Although Mrs. Fu had prepared many things for her, including a bank card, she refused them all and returned them directly to Mrs. Fu.
"I know you are worried about my future life. But I really can't take these," she said, placing the bank card directly in front of Mrs. Fu.
"Yan Yan, your future life will be harder than you imagine."
"I know, but that's supposed to be my life, isn't it? If I take your money, then I will owe you even more."
"We don't care if you owe us!"
"But Lin Father and Lin Mother will care, and Lin Yin will also care. Mother, I can truly live a good life."
"Then don't regret it in the future!" Mrs. Fu felt Lin Yan was still too young and naive. She believed that after experiencing the hardships of life, Lin Yan would regret returning the bank card today.
"I won't regret it, Mother."
Lin Yan left just like that, changing into clothes bought for her by Mr. and Mrs. Lin, taking only certificates for household registration and school records, and nothing else.
"Host, why aren't you taking anything? Those certificates and trophies, they aren't Fu family money, right? Even if you want to sever ties with the Fu family, you can take these!"
"Since I'm leaving, naturally I shouldn't take anything. This way, it will show that I have no desire for anything from the Fu family! Besides, those certificates will be more useful if they stay with the Fu family than if I take them!"
"How are they useful?" the system asked, confused. They were just inanimate objects, destined to gather dust with the Fu family. What use could they be?
"You'll understand later!" Lin Yan kept it a mystery.
Lin Yan returned to Jingshan Town with Mr. and Mrs. Lin. It was a peaceful and serene town, but this also meant the town's economy was not prosperous and it wasn't very populated.
Mr. and Mrs. Lin were somewhat restrained when facing Lin Yan, especially after witnessing the Fu family's wealth.
"This is Yin Yin's room; it's filled with her things. I'll tidy it up shortly and buy you new things," Lin's mother said, a little embarrassed.
"It's okay, I'll tidy it up with you," Lin Yan said understandingly, as they hadn't had the time to return and tidy up, nor did they have another room for her.
"Then I'll go buy some vegetables for dinner. Yan Yan, can I call you that?"
"Of course!"
"Is there anything you like to eat?" Lin Father liked this girl who didn't act like a stranger at all. He could see that she was trying hard to integrate into the family.
"I haven't tasted your cooking yet, just make your specialty dish. I'm not a picky eater."
"Alright, then I'll make my specialty dish. Yan Yan, see if you like it!" Lin Father happily went out to buy groceries.
Lin's mother and Lin Yan tidied up Lin Yin's room together. Except for Lin Yin's clothes, shoes, and bedding, Lin Yan said she could continue using everything else.
Especially Lin Yin's books, "My textbooks over there should be different from these. Yin Yin's books can help me get familiar with the knowledge."
Lin's mother sighed inwardly again. She and her husband might not know how to raise children. Yin Yin had only taken money and her phone, leaving without anything else, showing no attachment to the family.
But this child, Yan Yan, was constantly considerate of them, both in her words and actions. She had no airs of a spoiled rich girl.
Clearly, Yan Yan had grown up in a wealthy family, yet she was the more sensible one. Yin Yin, who grew up in a humble environment, was very willful.
She knew Yin Yin looked down on this home, but she and her husband had given her their best!
Seeing Lin's mother appear to be sinking into sadness again, Lin Yan quickly spoke up to change the subject.
"Do we have any other relatives? Should I meet them all and get to know them?"
"Not many relatives. On your father's side, you have an aunt, but she married and moved far away. We only see her once every few years. On my side, you have an uncle, but he's also been working out of town for a long time. Your aunt and cousin are also there with him."
"Oh! Then I'll video call them later. We can't meet relatives and not know them. By the way, Mother, when will I start school?"
"Tomorrow I'll have your father go to the school to inquire about transferring your academic records. However, the middle schools in town can't compare to your previous school. How about sending you to a school in the county? You still have some extracurricular classes to attend, and it would be more convenient to go to the county for that," Lin's mother discussed with Lin Yan.
"No need. Actually, I don't need to attend extracurricular classes. A school in town is perfectly fine. I can go to the county for high school," Lin Yan didn't believe Mr. and Mrs. Lin could afford to pay for those classes.
Moreover, even if she went to the county, the teachers' level there likely wouldn't be as good as hers. Although the original host had only studied for a few years, Lin Yan herself had studied for a long time. As long as she persisted in practicing, she shouldn't regress too much.