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Zheng Mengni chose to prioritize the girl who resembled Sun Yao in appearance, as she knew little about either of the two. She prayed that her choice would be the right one.
Under the pretense of volunteering with Fu Yuan, she applied for a two-day leave from Zheng Yicheng on Friday to go out. Zheng Yicheng readily agreed.
On Saturday morning, just before her departure, Zheng Mengni had just come down from upstairs when Sun Yao called out to her from the living room.
From a distance, Zheng Mengni stood at the stairway, her dark hair softly illuminated, her starry eyes half-closed, and her delicate skin glowing like it was dusted with a thin layer of frost.
Sun Yao approached and took her hand, expressing concern. "This is your first time in such a difficult place; I don’t know if you’ll be able to adapt. It’s good to show compassion, but if it’s uncomfortable there, just call the driver to take you home, okay?"
Zheng Mengni obediently nodded. "Mom, I know. Don’t worry; I’ll be back in two days. If I find any delicious food there, I’ll bring some back for you to try."
Upon hearing this, Sun Yao frowned. "In such poor conditions in that town, who knows if the hygiene is up to standard? Ni Ni, why don’t you bring some food from home? Have you prepared enough disposable items?"
"I’ve got everything ready," Zheng Mengni replied with a gentle blink.
Looking at Sun Yao's loving expression made her heart ache.
"Mom, you love Xiao Ni, but if you knew that your own daughter has lived in that dirty and chaotic town for eighteen years, your heart would surely break."
Unconsciously tightening her grip on Sun Yao's hand, she didn’t even realize how much strength she was using.
Beneath her obedient and gentle exterior lay a heart that felt like it was about to stop beating, surrounded by an unknown mist of conflicting emotions.
Sun Yao furrowed her brow but didn’t let go; instead, she looked at Zheng Mengni with concern. "What’s wrong, Xiao Ni? Are you reluctant to leave? If you want, you don’t have to volunteer; other people's children have nothing to do with us. Unlike your dad, I’m not one to care about appearances; I wouldn’t let my precious daughter go to such a place just for the sake of so-called face."
"Other people's children..."
Zheng Mengni found it hard to muster a smile; even someone like her who was used to faking smiles couldn’t manage one now.
Seeing Zheng Mengni’s pale expression, Sun Yao suggested, "Why not stay? I can cook delicious food for you at home instead of eating junk food outside."
Zheng Mengni bit her soft pink lip and couldn’t help but sniffle.
Gently releasing Sun Yao's hand, she said softly, "No, I was just thinking how hard it is to finally have a break and spend time with you. For a moment, I felt a bit reluctant. But if I promised something, I must see it through; I can’t just change my mind whenever I want. I've already contacted the director in advance; I can't let anyone down."
"Stay."
She certainly wanted to stay in this home forever, to always be the beloved treasure of her mother. Because of this, she had to find the true daughter of the Zheng Family. Sun Yao's love was undeniable, but in the end, it was Zheng Yicheng's words that held weight in this family.
Moreover, the child that Sun Yao had carried for ten months through countless hardships was not her. How could she dare to gamble on love that was currently clouded by illusions? She couldn't afford to lose, nor did she want to. She cherished everything she had now and didn't want to lose her family's love.
Zheng Mengni couldn't even bring herself to speak the truth; she wished she could forget everything about her identity immediately. Suddenly, she felt so troubled. Why did Wei Jingxi have to take it upon herself to tell her these things when she clearly didn't want to know at all?
Sun Yao reached out to stroke her head, her gaze gentle. "You've really grown up. I know my darling has always been a kind child. Your mother is cheering you on from home; you must do well, okay?"
Zheng Mengni smiled slightly and nodded. "I will."
Since everyone loved a gentle and kind child, she would continue to strive to play that role. To receive such love truly made her feel so happy.
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