Wang Mu put on a "I'm not leaving" act, so Wang Lin had no choice but to take them out to eat.
Then, she booked a room nearby for her brother. Wang Mu said she didn't need to trouble herself and could just share with Wang Lin.
She looked like she was afraid Wang Lin would run away. When Auntie returned with Zhao Sui Sui, Wang Mu took the opportunity to inquire.
Upon learning it was 8,000 yuan a month, her face turned as black as charcoal. After Auntie left, she issued a direct command.
"You little brat, you're not working, are you? Rent, utilities, and hiring someone to look after that burden.
Why waste so much money? Cancel the lease and come home with me. I'll look after the child for you from now on."
Wang Lin refused to go home and had a huge argument with her mother, ultimately suffering a crushing defeat. Wang Mu had a foul mouth and venomous words, spewing twisted logic.
Zhao Sui Sui was so scared she cried hysterically. Wang Lin absolutely refused to compromise. Unable to force her, Wang Mu decided to move in and made Wang Lin miserable every day.
Wherever Wang Lin went, Wang Mu followed. After a week, Wang Lin couldn't stand it any longer, compromising and taking Zhao Sui Sui home with her.
Once at the Wang family's, Zhao Sui Sui's living conditions hit a new low. She was at the stage where she loved to crawl and play. Wang Mu would just toss her onto the bed and ignore her.
Many times, she would fall asleep crying. It was common for her diaper to be changed only once a day. Wang Mu could only ensure she wouldn't starve.
With Zhao Sui Sui as a hostage, Wang Lin couldn't escape. Wang Lin found a clerical job near home.
Every day, she felt exhausted like a dog. After returning home, she lost the energy to care for Zhao Sui Sui. Brainwashed from a young age, her methods were no match for her mother's.
No matter how much money she had, her mother would deduct it to subsidize her brother. Gradually, she got used to this lifestyle.
Zhao Sui Sui, unloved by her maternal grandparents from a young age and having little time to communicate with her mother, developed a somewhat somber personality.
When she was three years old, Wang Mu confirmed that Zhao Yun Shen and Wang Lin had no chance. She spruced up Wang Lin and pushed her out for blind dates.
Soon after, Wang Lin remarried. However, she still lived at Wang Mu's house, and Wang Mu had already started ordering her around.
Being constantly called "money-loser" or "worthless goods" by the Wang family, Zhao Sui Sui became even more self-conscious and timid. She didn't even dare to speak to Wang Lin when she came home.
Wang Lin had a child with her new husband and gradually forgot about Zhao Sui Sui's existence. Zhao Yun Shen drifted for several years before finally remembering his daughter.
After learning that Wang Lin had remarried, he had no particular thoughts, only wanting to see how Zhao Sui Sui was doing. He didn't mention it to anyone and went to Wang Lin's house alone.
When Wang Mu heard the knock on the door, she impatiently came to open it. Upon seeing Zhao Yun Shen, she immediately plastered on a smile.
"Yun Shen, why are you here? Wang Lin isn't home."
"I came to see Sui Sui."
"Sui Sui isn't here, and it's not convenient at home. Why don't you come back tomorrow?"
A suppressed sob came from inside, immediately exposing Wang Mu's lie. Zhao Yun Shen sensed something was wrong, pushed Wang Mu aside, and walked into the house.
Looking at the frail girl before him, dressed in ill-fitting, dirty, and old clothes, Zhao Yun Shen's heart shattered. Tears welled up uncontrollably.
"Are you Sui Sui?"
Zhao Sui Sui didn't dare to cry anymore, staring blankly at the tall figure in front of her.
"Yun Shen, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding. Sui Sui, why are you dressed like this? Children are mischievous and don't know where they found these clothes."
"Old witch, do you take me for a fool? Is this how you treat my daughter?"
"Sui Sui, this is your father. Hurry and hug him, tell him not to be angry, and say you're living very well at your grandmother's."
Zhao Sui Sui cowered backward in fear. Zhao Yun Shen, afraid of frightening her, didn't dare to approach rashly.
After much gentle coaxing and reassurance, he gained her trust and took the child to the hospital for a check-up.
She was somewhat malnourished. That night, he took Zhao Sui Sui home to care for her and reported the Wang family for child abuse.
In court, Wang Lin pushed all responsibility away, claiming she had paid child support to Wang Mu and had her own family, thus unable to look after the child properly for a while.
Ultimately, Wang Mu was sentenced to two years in prison, and custody of the child returned to Zhao Yun Shen.
This lawsuit exposed Wang Lin's shamelessness and hypocrisy to the entire Zhao family. Zhao Yun Hua was completely disillusioned; his young white moonlight had turned into spoiled cabbage.
Mother Zhao: "Yun Hua, you've seen clearly what kind of person she is. It's time for you to get married. When will you two brothers give me a grandson?"
"Mom, you just take good care of Sui Sui. This child has suffered so much; my matters are not urgent."
"What do you mean not urgent? You're already this old and don't even have a son. The second one is the same."
Zhao Yun Shen: "Mom, I have no intention of remarrying in this lifetime. Once Sui Sui is better, I want to pursue my own dreams."
"You... are you trying to anger me to death?"
...
After giving birth, Wang Lin stayed home full-time to care for the child. Without the child support from Zhao Yun Shen, the family lived a meager life.
The man she later married never treated her well, constantly bringing up the betrothal gifts and saying her mother being in prison was embarrassing.
They argued fiercely three days a week and fought five days a week, living a very lively life.
Zhao Yun Hua and his brother never had a grandson to carry on the Zhao family name. Father Zhao and Mother Zhao died with deep regret, unwilling to close their eyes.
Xu Liu Ying discovered that her little cub was incredibly capable. Compared to herself, a mere "little bug," her cub wanted to learn everything.
One day, she found her cub intensely focused on drawing. Her little brows were furrowed tightly, but she refused to give up.
"An An, do you like drawing?"
The cub first shook her head and then nodded.
The mother was confused. Did she like it or not?
"An An wants to learn more things, so everyone will like me very much."
Xu Liu Ying stroked the cub's head. "An An doesn't need to know many things for everyone to like you, because An An is a Xu family cub, so you can enjoy the favoritism of everyone in the Xu family.
Doing things you don't like is very painful. Mom doesn't want An An to be in pain. An An should only learn things because An An likes them."
The little cub understood and happily threw herself into her mother's arms, her big eyes blinking adorably.
"An An doesn't want to draw anymore, but An An likes playing the piano and calligraphy. These can still be learned, right?"
"Of course, you can. We're too tired today, so as a reward, we'll go to the amusement park together, Mom and you."
...
Zhao Yun Hua regretted his actions in his later years. He dabbled with women afterward, but none of them conceived his child.
He went to see An An several times, but she refused him. He envied those with children and grandchildren surrounding them, but he never received An An's forgiveness until the day he died.
He earned a lot of money and left it all to An An. An An herself was also very wealthy and donated all the money Zhao Yun Hua left to foundations.