Chapter 3379 — Xiaoshu's Troubles
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"I know. But over the years, your disguise fooled a great many people—even Yaoyao. So the Yu family had their reasons for deceiving you too," Wei Zhao said. "Still, you don't hate your sister, do you? Back then, if she had been the one sent away, you would have been the princess of the Yu family."
"I don't! Xiaoshu actually feels quite lucky. If I'd been cooped up in the Hidden Yu family all this time, how miserable that would've been! Where would Xiaoshu have met Sister Yaoyao then? And I never would have met Arrow-Brand Bro!" Shen Yushu said, quite happy and utterly certain.
Wei Zhao let out a breath. "Didn't Xiaoning meet me too, just the same?"
"Even so, it wasn't nearly as easy as Xiaoshu meeting Arrow-Brand Bro! She isn't even allowed a single visit home, while Xiaoshu gets to live under the same roof as Arrow-Brand Bro. Hehe, I'm half afraid my sister will be green with envy!" Shen Yushu laughed.
Wei Zhao could not tell whether Xiaoshu meant it or not—she was far too good at masking her true feelings and thoughts. But be that as it may, her attitude set his mind at ease.
"Still, even though she's my own sister, Xiaoshu still supports Sister Yaoyao as the first wife. That won't change—Xiaoshu's position is firm!" Shen Yushu said suddenly.
"Pfft... Ahem, Xiaoshu, I'm talking about serious matters here. Why bring that up all of a sudden..." Wei Zhao was somewhat embarrassed.
"Xiaoshu is talking about serious matters too!" Shen Yushu said, as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
"Ha... So then, can you set aside your misgivings now and go to the Fire Flame Mountain? Before we leave, shall I take you to the Hidden Yu family?" Wei Zhao asked.
"No need... Actually, my parents were only ever something I hoped for all this time. Now that I know, and I've seen what's in their hearts, the desire has faded. Thinking it over carefully, Xiaoshu's closest ones are really Sister Yaoyao and Arrow-Brand Bro, and the parents, grandfather and brother of the Chen family. The Hidden Yu family—Xiaoshu feels not the slightest sense of belonging there. My sister Yu Ning, Xiaoshu can accept her for Arrow-Brand Bro's sake, but the others—Xiaoshu suddenly doesn't want to see them..." Shen Yushu shook her head gently.
"All right, it's your call." Wei Zhao suddenly felt a pang of sorrow. Shen Yushu had always believed her parents were being coerced by the Yu family. Now that she knew otherwise, the conviction she had held so long had crumbled, and naturally she felt little for the Hidden Yu family anymore.
"Xiaoshu's a little sleepy. I'm going to bed. See you tomorrow, Arrow-Brand Bro..." Shen Yushu rose slowly to her feet. For the first time ever, she did not ask Wei Zhao about his adventure to the Hakkunamatta Desert.
Wei Zhao knew that Xiaoshu must have taken a heavy blow today. He said nothing more, only: "Mm. Good night, sweet dreams."
"Mm..." Xiaoshu slowly went upstairs, her figure vanishing from Wei Zhao's sight. RS