Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Dreamscape_l (1/2)

Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Dreamscape_l

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Upon seeing her third daughter throw her dress and utter such words, the Han Family matriarch was livid.

She raised her hand to slap Chen Yingbao, but the girl deftly dodged her.

“You little bitch! Have the gall to talk to your mother like this!” The matriarch grabbed a washing stick to hit her, while cursing, “All you have to do is dance, not cater to guests. Stop acting so virtuous!”

Ignoring her, Yingbao turned and bolted.

She was not foolish enough to wait around for the matriarch to pummel her.

Running towards the courtyard entrance, she suddenly bumped into her biological father Chen Changping.

Chen Changping, dressed in a green robe, looked at her coldly.

Despite the fact that he had never hit her, Yingbao was understandably intimidated by her father who never treated her as his own.

Neither had he protested when her mother beat her or when her siblings, Chen Zhao and Chen Xu, bullied her.

His silent disregard and contempt instilled an innate fear in Yingbao.

“Chen Ying, follow me,” Chen Changping commanded sternly, gesturing to his wife to leave.

The matriarch discarded the washing stick and stormed off, fuming.

After a moment of hesitation, Yingbao complied with her biological father and followed him into his study.

Seating himself behind the desk, Chen Changping began, “Chen Ying, your mother has always been rather hot-tempered and her treatment of you has been a bit rough. Don’t hold it against her.

In disbelief, Yingbao listened as her father criticized her mother for the first time.

Chen Changping coughed then added, “Over the years, you have suffered a lot while living outside. For that, I don’t blame you for your resentment towards your mother.”

Yingbao almost laughed at this, half-listening as she prepared herself for his next words.

“Her strictness stems from her concern for you. You’ve always been a rebellious child, always crossing your mother, involved in all kinds of troubles and wrongdoings. How could you expect her not to get angry with you?

Several years ago, when we send you off, it was because you were too disobedient and rebellious. Feeling helpless, your mother made the decision.”

Cocking her head to one side, Yingbao asked, “So when she bought me back, does it mean she thought I had been taught well?”

The vein on Chen Changping’s forehead throbbed as he fought the impulse to slam the desk, slowly saying, “Chen Ying, it was my negligence that I didn’t get you back sooner. Now that you’re back, it’s time you changed your temper and get along well with your mother.”

Yingbao remained silent.

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to get along with her birth mother, but her mother abhorred her and never considered her as a daughter.

Not knowing any better, she had previously thought that they disliked her because she had done something wrong.

Now, at fourteen, and after spending five years in the chaotic environment of Wuchun Yard, she had gained some understanding of the world.

For example, the way her parents treated her and her younger sister and her brother were different.

Let’s not talk about the only son Chen Xu of the family, even Chen Zhao, although a daughter, was raised by their side. With her sweet talk, cleverness, and ability to adapt, she was much favored by her father.

Although the matriarch had a preference for Chen Xu, she didn’t habitually scold or beat Chen Zhao, even when Zhao occasionally talked back.

So, Yingbao thought, it wasn’t that she was beaten for doing something wrong, whatever she did was wrong.

Given that, why should she try to curry their favor?

Seeing his daughter’s stubborn look and the fact that she remained unaffected by his words, Chen Changping was infuriated.

Suppressing his frustration, he spoke in a softer tone, “Chen Ying, you are growing up. You will have to get married someday. Your mother wants to find you a wealthy husband. That’s why she is teaching you so strictly. You don’t have to hold grudges against her.

Which parent doesn’t want their child to succeed and live a life of luxury? Alas, all parents in the world are the same, you need to understand what it means to respect elders and to be filial. Accepting things as they come is your duty as a child. ”

Yingbao fell silent.

She had never hoped for her biological parents to give her a life of luxury, nor would she endure without complaint.

But she had always harbored an aspiration.

She wanted to get a household registration pass, to escape from this family as soon as possible, and live off her own earnings in the future.

Alternatively, like her eldest sister Chen Wan, she could get married and leave the Chen household for good.

Living in poverty with a farmer is preferable to getting hit and scolded every single day.