As the Fu family couple began to change their views on Fu Yin, Fu Yin showed them her talent in economics.
Mr. Fu found it very interesting, believing Fu Yin was indeed his daughter, inheriting his business acumen.
He directly gave Fu Yin a sum of money to play with in her spare time.
However, Mrs. Fu did not approve of Fu Yin dedicating too much of her attention to this area.
While having such an ability was commendable, in their social standing, being too concerned with money could appear petty.
Especially since Fu Yin was a girl who would eventually marry out. Mrs. Fu didn't mind her understanding economics, as it would prevent her from being deceived by subordinates.
But she should still learn more knowledge that could cultivate her temperament. Since Fu Yin had a talent for painting, winning an award and then having the family market her as a young, beautiful painter would be more appealing than being an individual steeped in commerce.
At that time, one of her paintings could fetch hundreds of thousands, even millions, which would be far better than her dabbling in economics.
Fu Yin didn't know what Mrs. Fu was thinking, but she agreed with her mother's words, feeling she should spend more time on painting and private lessons.
She had already fallen behind by so many years; if she didn't catch up now, she would never reach the level of Lin Yan in her previous life.
Mr. Fu, seeing Fu Yin's decision, shook his head internally. But he said nothing. She was just a daughter, and the heir of the Fu family would never be her. He decided to let her develop on her own.
During the Lunar New Year, Mr. Fu's eldest son returned from abroad. Upon learning that his sister had been replaced, he said nothing, merely offering a polite greeting to Fu Yin before retiring to his room.
Fu Yin didn't know how to interact with this brother. It was the same in her past life; he treated Lin Yan and herself equally. Whatever Lin Yan had, she would also receive.
But that was it. She had always suspected whether this brother, known as a genius, was even human, given his apparent lack of emotion.
Fu family's eldest son, Fu Qing Yuan, was renowned in their circle as a prodigy. His sensitivity to numbers was discovered at the age of two, leading to specialized training. When his IQ was tested later, it was found to be far beyond normal.
It remained to be seen if highly intelligent people also had low emotional intelligence. He was distant towards everyone, including his parents.
After starting school, he skipped grades, graduating from university at fifteen, then went abroad for further studies and research.
He spent little time with his family, so when he learned his sister had been switched at birth, his attitude towards both sisters remained unchanged.
At that time, Fu Qing Yuan was already a significant figure, and his presence further solidified the Fu family's status.
Fu Qing Yuan was currently a young man of seventeen or eighteen, but his detached demeanor was almost identical to what it would be more than a decade later.
Although Fu Yin longed to build a good relationship with him, she truly didn't know where to start. However, considering her brother's future achievements, she felt it was crucial to latch onto this powerful figure.
Just as Fu Yin was making an effort to connect with her elder brother, the gifts Lin Yan had sent to the Fu family arrived.
Lin Yan chose not to send them to the villa but to the company. This year's Lunar New Year gifts also included something for her brother.
The gifts were not expensive, all handmade. After opening and inspecting them, Mr. Fu casually placed them in a side drawer, which already held several gifts from Lin Yan.
Remembering his son's, he took another box from the collection back home and gave it to his son. As for Mrs. Fu's, he understood his wife well enough to know she wouldn't appreciate such gifts.
Therefore, he did not give her the gifts meant for her. However, Yan Yan was truly a child who valued loyalty and friendship, unlike him and his wife.
Indeed, heredity was a peculiar thing. Fu Yin, who had not grown up with them, was indeed more like them in personality.
Although he didn't place much value on emotions, he liked children who were loyal and had strong bonds. Yan Yan was intelligent, talented, and beautiful; she would make an excellent match for political alliances in the future.
The Fu family owed her a great debt, having invested so much in her upbringing. Therefore, she should, in return, do something for the Fu family to be worthy of their nurturing.
Fu Qing Yuan placed the gift from his former sister on his desk.
After finishing his work, he reached out and opened the box. Inside was a small peace buckle. The jade was not of the finest quality, but the weaving was intricate and beautiful.
He took the bracelet out of the box and, looking at the handmade woven bracelet, a smile that was difficult to detect crossed his lips.
She must be doing very well now! Having escaped that cage named love, she must now be free as a bird in the sky.
Every time he saw her suppressing her natural inclinations to learn things she disliked, and seeing her bound by rules and constraints, Fu Qing Yuan felt a sense of discomfort.
But even he was trapped in that cage, and he couldn't help her. He never expected she wasn't a member of this family.
Thinking that she could escape this cage, he was truly happy for her! However, his biological sister must have truly enjoyed this cage!
He could see the calculation in her eyes. She must have loved such a life, loved the golden bars of the cage, loved all the superficial extravagance, just like his parents.
Truly, blood was a remarkable thing!
Fu Qing Yuan put the bracelet back in the box, closed it, and put it away. Knowing she was doing well was enough. Mutual non-interference was probably the greatest support he could offer.
Lin Yan had also prepared gifts for Fu Yin, including those bought by Father and Mother Lin, all sent to the villa together.
However, Fu Yin didn't even open them, directly asking the nanny to dispose of them. Lin Yan's presence in this household was already strong enough; she couldn't have her gifts serve as a reminder to her parents that she existed.
If Lin Yan intended to contact the Fu family in this manner, she was wasting her efforts. Fu Yin would never allow Lin Yan any possibility of returning to the Fu family.
Fu Yin was the only daughter of the Fu family. Since Lin Yan chose to leave, she should be content staying in that small town. Why was she still trying to contact the Fu family?
She hadn't taken anything when she left, and Fu Yin had thought Lin Yan had a backbone. But now, seeing her eagerly sending things over, it seemed she still couldn't bear to part with the Fu family's wealth.
So why pretend to be noble! She would completely erase Lin Yan's existence. She would never live in Lin Yan's shadow again in this lifetime!