After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady

Zhu Changlin merely paused for a moment, "Yu Lan, you're already an adult. You should know it's meaningless to ask some naive questions. Let me ask you, if Xu Musen really was good for nothing, would you still like him?"

Zhu Yulan silently recalled the past for a moment. Indeed, what initially attracted her to Xu Musen was his outstanding personal abilities, whether in dealing with work, colleagues, or employees, he always managed everything effortlessly and in perfect order.

That was something Zhu Yulan had always wanted to achieve herself.

But that was only what had first drawn her in. What truly made her slowly begin to fall for him was Xu Musen's gentleness towards others.

Usually acting in a teasing manner, he could provoke both laughter and annoyance alike.

But whenever there was danger, he would always bring a deep sense of security...

Such a boy, both lovable and frustrating, often remained unforgettable for many girls.

"I admit, what first attracted me was his ability, but what made me truly like him was himself as a person. Even if one day he really falls into misfortune, it won't affect my fondness for him."

Zhu Yulan spoke slowly and firmly.

Zhu Changlin listened and exhaled deeply with a frown, "Yu Lan, you should understand, without a material basis, everything is scattered sand. You should wake up!"

"Is that so? Then when mom married you when you were penniless, was it also for money?"

Zhu Yulan snorted coldly, unable to hold back this remark. Instantly, both Zhu Changlin and Zhu Xianglan's faces changed.

"How dare you!"

Zhu Changlin's face turned a shade of iron as he slammed the table, seemingly struck in a sensitive spot of his heart.

The dining room, where they had come together for a rare gathering, fell into a deathly silence once again.

"Dad, Yu Lan, you both should talk it out slowly."

Zhu Xianglan stood up again, attempting to ease the tension.

"It's probably been too long since we last had a meal together. Actually, dad's intention this time was quite simple."

Zhu Xianglan slowly began to speak for both of them, "Since Yu Lan likes Xu Musen, and our family could benefit from having such a son-in-law, essentially, we all want the same thing. We just need to think slowly about how to go about it."

Zhu Yulan calmed her breathing, her voice faint, "This is my own matter. You needn't discuss it. Even if I truly end up together with him, whether or not he wants to join the Zhu Family, that is his decision to make. After all, I will follow him wherever he goes."

She had clearly shown her allegiances.

Zhu Changlin's blood pressure seemed to rise upon hearing this, but he also knew that saying anything else at the moment would be futile. He remained silent for a while before finally speaking, "I only want what's best for you. You are Zhu Changlin's daughter, a member of the Zhu Family. If you have the temper, then fight for what you want sooner rather than dawdling and losing out. How does that benefit you?"

Although father and daughter sometimes seemed like strangers, they were indeed very similar in their stubbornness.

"I don't need to know if there are any benefits. I only know that by acting this way, I will at least have no regrets, not betray my heart, and not forget who I am..."

Zhu Yulan slowly stood up, glanced at her father, and then looked down at the fish meat he had served her. Eventually, she didn't eat a bite. She silently stepped backward two steps, "Today isn't a family feast... I won't eat."

With that, she hesitated for a moment and then turned to leave.

Zhu Changlin also became devoid of emotion at that moment, remaining silent in his seat, devoid now of the usual authoritative presence of a family head.

His younger daughter's words had uncovered a past he least wanted to recall.

He remained silent for a long time.

"Dad." Zhu Xianglan stood up.

"I'm fine, go see your sister out. It's getting dark…"

Zhu Changlin's words of concern seemed rough; he fell silent again.

"Alright."

Zhu Xianglan nodded, then turned and hurried out.

At the entrance of the Zhu Family's manorial villa, Zhu Yulan had already started to drive out.

The figure that appeared made her stop the car.

As she rolled down the window, Zhu Xianglan stood by the window, looking at her sister's still emotional face, she reached out gently to touch her forehead, "Don't keep frowning all day. What if you get wrinkles?"

Zhu Yulan knew her sister was intentionally trying to lighten the mood.

She brushed off her sister's hand and spoke, "Sister, was today's incident also your idea?"

Zhu Xianglan didn't directly answer but asked back, "Don't you really like him too?"

Facing her sister's words, Yu Lan finally exhibited some girlish tension and restraint at this moment, but ultimately, she did not deny it.

"It's not easy, getting this arrogant young miss to admit her feelings openly. It seems Xu Musen really has some skills."

Zhu Xianglan seemed unaffected by the previous emotions and now teased her sister with a laugh.

Yu Lan's ears flushed, but she was in no mood for jokes at this time.

"Sister, what... what do you think now, about this situation of mine..."

Yu Lan's heart was in turmoil. She couldn't deceive herself; she had truly begun to like Xu Musen a little, but he already had a girlfriend, and such a wonderful girl at that.

She didn't know how to express this feeling.

"How I think, does it matter that much to you?"

Zhu Xianglan smiled warmly, leaning close to the car window to look at her, "I know how you're feeling. You like him, but you're afraid of rejection, worried you might not even be able to remain friends if so.

Or maybe, you feel that you're betraying that other girl.

But not confessing feels unbearable, always feeling if you don't express your own feelings, you might regret it for life.

The fickleness of a young girl, many people have already gone through this in high school, only you... have just begun to experience romantic feelings."

Yu Lan listened to her sister, whose analysis was so spot-on that she couldn't argue with any of it.

"How do you know all this..."

"I've been through it myself. Even though I haven't eaten pork, I've seen pigs run."

"So... what do you think I should do?"

"That's something you need to ask yourself."

Zhu Xianglan reached out and gently poked her sister's cheek, "My sister is so pretty, and your figure... also has its merits."

Yu Lan turned to look at her sister, who was leaning on the car window, dressed in a black gown. Bending over like that, Yu Lan could see the envy-inducing fair curves.

She felt like when their mother had her, maybe the nutrition wasn't as good. She remembered her eldest and second sister both had nice figures, only she was... not bad, but regrettably, the people she met were too model-like.

"Oh, don't fret over it too much, if it really bothers you, I can take you to get it fixed," noticing her sister's gaze, Zhu Xianglan said with a smile.

"I don't want to, I'm good as I am, it doesn't strain my shoulders, what's good about..."

Yu Lan withdrew her gaze, but her words were a bit sour.

Zhu Xianglan rubbed her head gently, speaking tenderly.

"Alright, besides that mental hurdle of yours, there's nothing else for you to worry about. It's only up to you to decide."

Yu Lan pondered in silence for a long while, then took a deep breath, "Sister, will you support me? Even if I might end up with nothing, perhaps even embarrass our family..."

She didn't finish her words, as Zhu Xianglan gently cradled her cheeks.

The similar faces of the sisters bloomed with distinctly different emotions.

"Silly sister, haven't I told you, I may have many roles in the Zhu Family, but for you, I will always just be your second sister.

Go boldly do anything you wish to. I am here, your second sister will support you."

Zhu Xianglan's voice was tender and doting, just like how she always used to protect her most mischievous little sister when they were younger.

Yu Lan felt a sting at the tip of her nose, today's events had unfolded without even a chance to have a proper meal with her sister.

She and her sister hugged tightly.

"Thank you, second sister..."

Yu Lan drove away.

Zhu Xianglan watched her gradually disappearing direction, her gentle cheeks slowly showing a hint of complexity.

"Silly girl, she has to grow up someday. Well... even if it's not a perfect attempt for herself, it's better than living confused for a lifetime..."