Shu Er’s face was still adorned with a smile, but her stance was unmistakably clear—If Shu Er didn’t return to the Shu family, she wasn’t leaving. On this point, she was immovable.
On the side, Shu Rou was so anxious that she even stepped forward and picked up the DNA paternity test documents.
Since this seemingly golden couple had arrived, no one had even glanced at the tests, as if everyone just assumed their claims were true.
Shu Rou was faintly suspicious but didn’t think too much of it.
No matter how much she mulled it over, she would never have guessed that her biological parents had deliberately switched the babies. After confirming from the DNA results that Shu Er was indeed their daughter, Shu Rou became even more anxious for Shu Er.
Why negotiate terms now? Just go home with them first, and everything can be discussed later! After all, Shu Er is their biological daughter. When it came to inheritance, Shu Er would surely get her share, and no matter what, that fake princess who had occupied her place for seventeen years wouldn’t be able to outrun Shu Er.
Shu Rou had full confidence in Shu Er. During the time Shu Er had been staying with the Shu family, Shu Rou had seen her capabilities firsthand.
Shu Er practically had that big boss Huo wrapped around her finger. Whatever she asked him to do, he’d do—whether it was helping her compete for the title of Campus Goddess or throwing her a birthday party on a luxury yacht. Huo was completely at her beck and call.
If even someone like Huo could be tamed by Shu Er, how could Shu Er (the heroine) lose to Shu Er (her)?
Impossible.
Once Shu Er returned to the Shu family, she’d surely put Shu Er in her place in no time.
Shu Er, however, had no clue what Shu Rou was thinking. If she knew how much Shu Rou admired her, she might have even laughed out loud.
When it came to Shu Er’s (the heroine) return to the Shu family, Shu Er was unwavering.
Keeping Shu Er in the Shu family is too risky. After all, the novel ‘Extremely Addicted’ hadn’t mentioned anything about the two girls being switched at birth; this was something Shu Er discovered after transmigrating into the story. This showed that Shu Er wasn’t a simple character.
Shu Ke said patiently, “We’ll bring her back in a few days.”
Shu Er countered, “How many days? One day, two days, or will you keep delaying it indefinitely? I don’t need a specific date for when you’ll bring her back; I just need to see her with my own eyes.”
From Shu Ke and Liu Yan’s perspective, this child’s response was simply unreasonable.
Most girls faced with this kind of situation would either be too shocked to react or timidly go along with whatever they were told.
But this child was far too rational and aggressive.
The most striking part was how calm and collected she was in their presence, as if she didn’t care at all about their opinions. She seemed entirely unafraid of the unknown future at the Shu family, as if she could adapt effortlessly.
Where did she get such confidence?
Liu Yan sighed, “Shu Er has been in emotional turmoil since she found out about this. Can’t you give her a little more time?” Liu Yan had originally intended to bring Shu Er with her today, but Shu Er had silently wept in front of her—without making a sound, tears just fell. Her eyes and nose turned red, and she looked utterly pitiful.
Ever since Shu Er learned the truth, she hadn’t been eating or sleeping well. Her already slender face had become even thinner, with barely any flesh left, and her once small face now looked even smaller, like a palm-sized oval.
After all, Shu Er was the little girl they had pampered for seventeen years. When had Liu Yan ever seen her this heartbroken?
She couldn’t bear to push her too hard. What if Shu Er couldn’t handle it?
What difference did it make to wait a few more days? Once Shu Er processed the fact that she wasn’t the Shu family’s biological daughter and adjusted her emotions, everything would be easier to resolve.
Liu Yan thought her request was reasonable.
No matter how rational a girl of this age is, she should still be softhearted and easy to persuade, right?
But she was wrong.
She was very wrong.
Shu Er smiled sweetly, but her words were as sharp as knives, “We’re both born from parents, so why is she so squeamish? It’s no use telling me that she’s emotionally unstable right now. Why should I give her extra time to adjust her feelings? Does she deserve it?
And besides, what does this situation have to do with me? I don’t care about her feelings at all. She’s already taken my place for seventeen years, and now, she wants my understanding? Sorry, I don’t want to understand, nor can I. I’m not a saint, and I’m not that generous.”
Shu Er’s biological parents, Shu’s father and mother, Shu Rou, and Shu Ya: …
In her mind, Shu Rou was cheering Shu Er on. It turns out her sister had been really kind to her, barely mocking her at all.
So when Shu Er unleashed her full anger, her fighting power was this strong? Her little mouth was like a machine gun, firing off non-stop, leaving everyone speechless?
Impressive, very impressive.
Shu Er smiled gently and continued, “I’m the one at a disadvantage here. She’s the one who benefited greatly, so why is it that the one who benefited the most is now emotionally unstable, putting on this pitiful act? Who is she trying to fool?
Didn’t they say she received elite education growing up and was quite outstanding? So what? She can’t even withstand this level of pressure? Then what will she do in the future? Cry every time she faces a problem? And she’s supposedly well educated? That’s hilarious!”
For the first time, Liu Yan was rendered speechless by a seventeen-year-old girl.
In the end, she and her husband did owe their biological daughter, which is why she was willing to be more patient with Shu Er. But she hadn’t expected her biological daughter to be like this.
Quick-witted and eloquent, she was even sharper than Liu Yan had been in her younger days.
Liu Yan had to admit, Shu Er’s ability to smile gently while delivering such sharp words was impressive.
But truthfully, she didn’t want to witness a direct confrontation between her biological daughter and her adopted one.
She still hopes that the two girls can get along.
Although Shu Er had previously made it clear that she didn’t like Shu Er (the heroine), Liu Yan still wanted to say a few good words on Shu Er’s behalf. “Shu Shu is actually not a bad person. She’s only seventeen…”
Shu Er calmly interrupted, “I’m also seventeen, so don’t use age as an excuse. And whether she’s good or bad, it doesn’t matter. From the moment she took everything that belonged to me, we were placed on opposite sides. This is a dead knot, and it will never be resolved.”
Liu Yan sighed, “Girls should be a little kinder.”
Shu Er’s lips curled slightly, her eyes turning a bit colder. “Kindness is selective. Being kind without boundaries isn’t kindness; it’s foolishness. Showing kindness to someone who’s stolen seventeen years of my life and might continue to affect my bright future is cruelty to myself. I’ve lived this long without committing any illegal or harmful acts, and I have a clear conscience. Does that mean I’m not kind?”
After hearing this, Liu Yan realized that her previous words had been too harsh.
Perhaps she was still unconsciously biased toward the girl she had raised for seventeen years.
Shu Ke, however, had a newfound liking for Shu Er, appreciating her clear sense of right and wrong, sharp mind, and strong values. He spoke up, “So, child, what do you want?”
Shu Er spread her hands, her smile deepening. “We each go back to where we belong. She goes to this home, and I return to yours.”
Shu Ke responded, “Your request is perfectly reasonable.”
Shu Er’s beautiful eyes curved into a smile. “Well then, Mom and Dad, I look forward to seeing you next time.”
After Shu Ke, Liu Yan, and their bodyguard and assistant left, Shu’s mother collapsed to the floor, while Shu’s father clutched his chest, unable to process what had just happened.
Shu Rou’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Shu Er, giving her a thumbs up. “Second sister, I just discovered this side of you today.”
That combat power—it was practically a one-person army against two! Even the bodyguards and assistants behind Shu Ke and Liu Yan gave Shu Er a look of surprise.
Shu Er shrugged.
Shu Rou’s resolve to cling to Shu Er became even stronger. With such fighting ability, even if Shu Er returned to the Shu family, she probably wouldn’t fare too badly, right?
Shu Rou softly asked, “But with how fiercely you attacked, aren’t you afraid of offending your biological parents? What if they just decide not to let you return?”
Shu Er didn’t care at all.
She raised a finger and said word by word, “You need to understand one thing. They can’t stop my return. What’s mine can’t be taken away by anyone.”
Damn.
So domineering.
For the first time, Shu Rou genuinely felt worried for Shu Er. “But you’ll have to rely on them in the future. Won’t it be bad if your relationship becomes strained?”
This would indeed be a problem for most people, but Shu Er didn’t mind. She raised a second finger and said, “Your concern makes sense, but I’ve already thought of a solution.”
The elders in the family were still around, and she was confident they would definitely like her as their new granddaughter.
Shu Rou blinked, recalling that Shu Er’s (the heroine) friends had previously inquired in the group about Huo Chao and Shu Er. Because of that, she had learned a bit about Shu Er, the proud daughter of heaven.
Shu Er had many friends around her, some of whom were likely fake, but there were certainly a couple of genuine ones as well.
It was even said that she also has a high-quality admirer named Fu Mingqian.
Shu Rou figured that since Shu Er had just returned to the Shu family, she might not be immediately accepted and could even face some trouble.
Weren’t there always plots like that in old-fashioned novels and TV dramas? People would take the fake daughter’s side and make life difficult for the real one.
Oh, and apparently, the Shu family had a twelve-year-old boy as well.
What if Shu Er’s younger brother didn’t like his real sister and kept pining for the fake one? What then?
Would Shu Er be upset?
Shu Rou wasn’t the only one thinking about this—Shu Er had already considered it.
Once she returns, there will definitely be people who will stand up for Shu Er.
After all, Shu Er, being the main character of this story, had good character and was well-liked, so there would certainly be people who would stand up for her. By then, even some random nobodies would probably want to show off in front of her.
These people might even see Shu Er as the evil villainess who insisted on kicking Shu Er out of the Shu family.
But so what?
If they didn’t like it?
Then they could just keep it to themselves!
If they didn’t?
Then she’d crush them until they do!
Anyone helping Shu Er is her enemy, and when dealing with enemies, you had to be as ruthless as the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.
Shu Er rubbed her fingers together.
What could she do? She was actually starting to look forward to her days at the Shu family.
She took out her phone and sent a WeChat message to Huo Chao: “Brother, I’m going back to the Shu family to raise hell and teach them a lesson!”
So, the male protagonist is temporarily free!
