Chapter 25: Choosing Forgiveness

Chapter 25: Choosing Forgiveness

In the hospital, Lin Wanqing, who had only suffered minor injuries, woke up to find the news online.

Staring at the video of a woman with a venomous expression making a deal with the devil, Lin Wanqing couldn't believe that it was her beloved daughter whom she had nurtured for over a decade.

As Yun Shuiyao was adopted and had a timid nature from a young age, Lin Wanqing had always cherished her and meticulously groomed her to become the capital's premier heiress.

Yet, she never imagined that the daughter she had raised would turn out to be such a treacherous and poisonous person!

Recalling Yun Mu's words, Lin Wanqing felt a sudden chill down her spine.

Perhaps, there was more to the events of those years than met the eye!

Without hesitation, Lin Wanqing grabbed her phone and dialed a number. "Investigate immediately the sanatorium where Mumu was sent years ago. I need to know every detail of Mumu's experiences over the years!"

Outside the door, Yun Shuiyao, who had intended to come and mend their relationship, wore a stunned expression.

How could this be?

Why would Mother suddenly be interested in investigating the nursing home? Could it be because of that vixen Yun Mu?

Yun Shuiyao was alarmed and turned to leave. But then she paused, turning back to enter the ward.

"Mother..." The moment Yun Shuiyao entered, she fell to her knees with a thud, her pretty face streaked with tears. She choked out, "I was wrong, Mother..."

Seeing her daughter's pale face and hoarse sobs, Lin Wanqing's heart ached.

But the thought of that video immediately hardened her resolve, and she turned away, coldly saying, "You still know who I am, your mother? I never taught you to be such a daughter!"

Yun Shuiyao had never been scolded like this by Lin Wanqing before. Her expression soured, and the hurt and resentment in her eyes now seemed genuine.

"I've let you down, Mother. I'm sorry."

Lin Wanqing said sorrowfully, "You're not apologizing to me, but to your sister. I always thought you were fragile and needed protection, but I never expected you to be so cunning! Why did you do this?"

"Mother truly doesn't know why?" Yun Shuiyao lifted her gaze, biting her lip. She looked pitiful and sorrowful as she said, "If it weren't for my sister pushing me into a corner, I wouldn't have resorted to such measures. All of this is part of my sister's scheme..."

"A scheme?" Lin Wanqing frowned.

Yun Shuiyao gave a sorrowful smile. "It's not your fault, sister. I was the one who took Jinzhou first, and I was too preoccupied with my status as an adopted daughter. That's why I fell into your trap and made the wrong choices..."

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing immediately calmed down.

Yun Shuiyao was exceptionally clever. Even though she had made a mistake this time, it was likely due to Mumu's scheming.

Moreover, Yun Shuiyao had always been insecure about herself...

"I didn't expect that after all these years, you would still be so troubled by your background..." Lin Wanqing sighed, her anger subsiding significantly as she spoke with a heavy heart, "For all these years, your father and I have treated you as our own flesh and blood. Can't you feel that?"

"Mommy..." Yun Shuiyao threw herself into Lin Wanqing's arms, tears of regret streaming down her face. "I was wrong. I shouldn't have cared so much about my origins. I'm sorry to you both..."

Looking at her daughter crying, Lin Wanqing felt a pang in her heart. "Don't cry anymore."

It seemed like her excessive concern for Mumu lately had caused a rift in Yun Shuiyao's heart.

Shaking her head, Yun Shuiyao said, "Mommy, don't worry. I'll take the initiative to apologize to Sister and seek her forgiveness."

Lin Wanqing felt a wave of relief. "That's good too. Now, get up quickly, you're still recovering."

Her daughter, whom she had raised for over a decade, was someone she couldn't bear to abandon so easily.

Therefore, despite knowing it was unfair to her biological daughter, Lin Wanqing chose to temporarily forgive.

"I have an idea. This weekend is Mumu's birthday. I'll invite her back to the Yun family home for a birthday celebration. It'll be a chance for both of you to mend your relationship."

Yun Shuiyao's eyes flickered slightly as she nodded obediently. "Alright, then I'll personally take charge of this banquet and make sure it's beautiful, so that big sister will be delighted."

"Sounds good," Lin Wanqing said without suspicion.

...

After staying up late the previous night, Yun Mu overslept the next morning and was awakened by her phone ringing.

Frowning in displeasure, she pressed the answer button. "Hello?"

Immediately, Yun Shuiyao's sweet voice came through the line. "Big sister, it's me. Did I disturb your rest?"

Despite Yun Shuiyao's attempt to soften her tone, Yun Mu could still detect a cold, resentful undertone. Clearly, Yun Shuiyao was exerting great effort to control her emotions.

Yun Mu's spirits lifted upon hearing this, and she chuckled. "So, you're here to beg for mercy?"

"It's like this: isn't it Sister's birthday this weekend? It's been many years since she last held a birthday party at home. So, I discussed with Mommy about organizing a celebration for Sister at the Yun residence."

Yun Mu suddenly understood. So, this weekend was Yun Xiaosha's birthday?

In the past, due to the Yun family's embarrassment over Yun Xiaosha, they wished everyone would forget about their foolish daughter. Thus, they had never thrown her a birthday party.

Why were they being so kind-hearted now?

"I haven't celebrated my birthday in ages. In that case, I'll definitely attend the banquet on time," Yun Mu said with a cold smile, hanging up the call and standing up. She then noticed that Hao Tingcheng had somehow appeared at the entrance of the room without her noticing.

"Hao Tingcheng, if you don't want to go, you don't have to," he spoke up, seemingly oblivious to the fact that he had just eavesdropped on her conversation.

The Hao family could easily afford a birthday party.

But Yun Mu's lips curved into a mischievous grin. "Why wouldn't I go? This birthday party is bound to be extraordinary."

Observing her smile, Hao Tingcheng knew for sure that this woman was up to something mischievous.

Yun Mu had been contemplating an excuse to visit the Yun family; little did she expect the opportunity to present itself so promptly.

She needed to return to the Yun residence to meet someone, the family patriarch, the only person in this world who treated Yun Xiaosha kindly.

He wondered if, after all these years, the old man's health had improved at all.

On a weekend evening.

The imperial city was blanketed by the first heavy snow of this winter, with large, fluffy snowflakes dancing in the air, bringing a biting cold.

A silver McLaren supercar raced along the snow-laden highway, its engine's roar echoing through the twilight sky!

Yun Mu deftly maneuvered the steering wheel with one hand, her other hand resting casually on the car window.

Glimpsing the line of Huo family vehicles trailing behind, a smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

A motley crew, they dare to tail her?

Before long, an opulent and majestic villa came into view.

Lanterns twinkled, and the melody of a piano echoed in the air.

Truly excessive luxury!

Outside the villa, a plethora of high-end cars were parked, indicating a grand gathering of guests for tonight's soirée, with the capital's elite and nobility assembled here.

She was back at the Yun residence.

Yun Mu's enchanting eyes shimmered with a mischievous twinkle, their depths dark and profound.

The massive iron gates swung open as Yun Mu stepped on the gas, driving straight into the Yun family compound.

Exiting the supercar, she clicked her heels against the ground, her stride exuding authority.

The Yun family's servants immediately bowed and greeted her, "Young Miss."

With her long hair billowing, Yun Mu, draped in a white fur coat, strode directly towards the grand ballroom.

The game has commenced.