In the Jiang family, which child doesn't have a few million in pocket money? Buying a house and moving out is just a matter of swiping a card.
But the third house of the Jiang family still lives together to this day, and that's all because Grandpa doesn't allow them to move out.
Saying this, why do I suddenly feel a bit envious of Guan Xuxu?
Jiang Yucheng had no idea that a few of his nephews were secretly plotting. Seeing that Guan Xuxu didn't back down, he had already expected this and had prepared a solution before coming.
"If you really don't want to come back home, it's fine. Last night, Dad had someone buy a villa in Dongyuan. As long as you're willing, we can just move over there."
"We" referred to him, Guan Xuxu, and Jiang Huai—the three of them.
Moving out would stop the other children in the family from treating her poorly, and he and Xuxu could also restore some father-daughter bond.
Jiang Yucheng said this seriously, but it made Jiang Su and the others, who had been secretly considering getting a house on the side and secretly living there, suddenly stunned.
Jiang Yucheng had mentioned moving out with the big house last night, but they thought their uncle was just trying to scare them with empty words. But now… it was really happening?
And the house was already bought!!
Guan Xuxu clearly hadn't expected Jiang Yucheng to say such a thing. After all, when Jiang Huai brought her back to the family, he had said that the Jiang family's rule was that parents never split the family.
Though Guan Xuxu had been recognized by the Jiang family, she never considered the rule when she decided to move out.
But she hadn't considered how the Jiang family would react.
However, Jiang Yucheng's plan now was clearly for her sake.
Guan Xuxu didn't know how to refuse him.
"You don't need to do this," she said, "You don't owe me anything."
Likewise, she didn't owe him anything.
Jiang Yucheng heard her calm tone, but his heart suddenly felt a sharp pain.
No, he actually owed her.
He owed her eighteen years.
"I know it's meaningless to talk about compensation now, but Xuxu, starting today, Dad and your brother will give you a new home. How about it?"
A home that only belongs to you.
Jiang Yucheng's tone was more gentle than ever, and there was even a hint of pleading in his voice.
Guan Xuxu's heart trembled slightly, and her hand, which was hanging by her side, clenched little by little.
Seeing that she didn't relent, Jiang Yucheng composed himself and spoke again,
"If you really don't want to, Dad can also move over…"
Jiang Yucheng's words stunned not only Guan Xuxu but also the three other Jiangs beside her.
Was their uncle crazy?
But Jiang Yucheng didn't mind their looks. He continued to examine the house in front of him. "This house is too small. I'll have your brother buy the two neighboring units, and we'll knock down the walls…"
He was actually seriously planning this!
The three Jiangs were about to stop their uncle when they suddenly heard Guan Xuxu speak.
"I'll move back."
Her voice was calm but with a hint of helplessness.
She had never intended to force Jiang Yucheng to do anything, but when he went to such lengths, she realized that she wasn't as indifferent as she thought…
She was still touched by this man who was called Dad.
More importantly, she could now see how Jiang Yucheng felt about her.
He was willing to give up some things for her, and for her, that was enough.
Besides, she didn't want to be the one who tore the Jiang family apart.
After all, she was only going back for another two months. Two months later, she would be going to college.
Guan Xuxu yielded, without even asking for an apology from Jiang Su and the others, which they hadn't expected.
Before coming here, they had all planned how Guan Xuxu would try to force them to apologize.
They were still unhappy about it.
But now that she wasn't asking for anything… they seemed a little uncomfortable.
It made them feel like they were insignificant to her.
It was just… annoying.
...
Guan Xuxu returned to the Jiang family, and this time, Jiang Su and the others didn't dare to glare at her anymore, mainly because they didn't want her to go back to that small, shabby rental house and embarrass the Jiang family.
Even the youngest, Jiang Ying, had obviously been harshly educated. When he saw Guan Xuxu returning, he obediently greeted her.
Just as Jiang Huai had said earlier,
"When you're treated unfairly at the start, you have to show your attitude decisively and make them know your temper. This way, they won't dare to provoke you again."
When Guan Xuxu arrived home, Jiang Huai was already standing at the door, smiling as he looked at her, just like when he first met her.
"Xuxu, welcome home."
Lu Xuexi had also been waiting in the hall. As soon as she saw her, she stepped forward with a friendly attitude,
"Xuxu, it's so good that you're back. Grandpa has already sent out invitations to all the families for tonight's banquet. If you didn't come back, no one would know what to do."
Lu Xuexi's voice was gentle and pleasant, but the underlying meaning in her words was clear—everyone had coaxed her back not because they genuinely wanted her home, but because they didn't want to embarrass themselves at tonight's banquet.
If she were more sensitive, she might have started overthinking it.
Guan Xuxu's gaze coldly swept over Lu Xuexi. After a long pause, her lips curled into a slight smile,
"It's just a banquet. If it doesn't happen today, we can hold it tomorrow. Outsiders won't stop recognizing me as the Jiang family's daughter just because the banquet wasn't held."
She then turned to Jiang Huai, "Brother, that's the logic, right?"
The smile in Jiang Huai's eyes almost filled his entire face, and he immediately laughed and agreed, "Of course, you are our Jiang family's daughter, unique and irreplaceable."
The latter part of his sentence clearly had another meaning.
Lu Xuexi's beautiful face turned pale for a moment but quickly recovered, smiling as usual, "Jiang Huai is right."
Meanwhile, Jiang Ying looked a little aggrieved and pouted, wanting to lash out but afraid his uncle would be upset. He could only look up pitifully at his mother and pointed at himself.
His expression seemed to ask, If Guan Xuxu is the unique Jiang family miss, what about me?
Yao Lin: …
"The stylist is waiting upstairs. Xuxu, go try on your dress. Tonight is your first official appearance as the Jiang family's daughter, so it should be grand."
The third aunt spoke with a smile, and Jiang Yucheng also revealed a rare warm expression, as though he couldn't wait to see his child in the new clothes, calling out to her, "Go ahead."
The dress and accessories for Guan Xuxu had already been prepared early by Jiang Zhenxin.
Jiang Zhenxin had plenty of connections in the fashion industry, so she had selected three dresses that hadn't even been released yet, letting Xuxu choose. Along with the dresses were matching high heels and high-end jewelry.
Guan Xuxu had attended some banquets when she was in the Guan family, so she wasn't unfamiliar with these processes.
Soon, she selected a black-and-white one-shoulder long mermaid gown. When she walked out after finishing her makeup, even Jiang Su, who had never thought highly of her, couldn't help but stare.
The black one-shoulder gown had an elegant and dignified upper body, while the lower part featured a long skirt that was shorter in the front and longer in the back. The front short hem was adorned with black gauze, and white camellias, hand-made in clusters, gave the originally serious gown a touch of vibrant, feminine charm.
Guan Xuxu's figure was tall and slender, and her fair skin glowed brightly. In that black dress, her skin appeared even more like snow.
The one-shoulder design perfectly showcased her graceful collarbones and delicate, rounded shoulders.
A long, graceful neck was tied with a satin ribbon decorated with white camellias to match the skirt, and a string of pearls adorned her hair, understated yet luxurious.
Just one glance, and all the members of the Jiang family froze in place.
They forgot to speak and simply stared at her, their breaths seeming to slow down.
Before them stood Guan Xuxu, like the most beautiful white camellia in the mountains, pure and flawless.
She had silently grown unnoticed by everyone, and now, she was about to bloom in the Jiang family with her most beautiful form.