Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 1230 - 736: The Real Zan Weiwei

"Aunt, I always help you. We shouldn’t deal with each other like this. If you keep treating me this way, I won’t be coming over anymore." Zan Weiwei was unhappy upon hearing the young woman call her troublesome.

"Alright, your aunt was just joking with you. But, Weiwei, do you really not plan on studying abroad? I believe that getting out there and seeing the world would be good for your future development.

Your sister and brother-in-law’s protection can’t be relied upon forever, Weiwei. Your future still depends on yourself. Take your aunt’s advice and study abroad."

Originally in a rush to finish eating and leave, Luo Ye and Zhao Qianqian unknowingly slowed down their eating pace. The young woman was indeed Zan Wenxing’s sister-in-law, which was now confirmed.

Zan Weiwei held her little nephew who had stopped crying in her arms, gently patting him: "Aunt, you don’t need to persuade me anymore. Actually, I understand the subtext of your words. Do you know why I like coming over to your place?"

"Your aunt knows you feel for her, but, Weiwei, your future is more important." The young woman wiped her eyes, "Let your mother worry a little less about you, alright?"

"My mom worries about me?" Zan Weiwei’s lips curled with a hint of disdain. "If she had half the independence you have, she wouldn’t be in her current situation. Forget it, let’s not talk about this. Aunt, make me a Tiramisu, please. You promised you’d learn to make it for me during our last call."

"I want some too." The little boy raised his hand with tears in his eyes.

"You want a share of everything, don’t you? Okay, you can have a little to satisfy your craving." Zan Weiwei’s gaze turned to Luo Ye and Zhao Qianqian, who were savoring the cake in small bites, "Would you two like to try some?"

"No, we still have to go to Grandpa Li’s house for dinner later." Zhao Qianqian quickly replied.

"Is he the old man we took the train with?"

"Yes." Zhao Qianqian nodded, "His wife also worked at the mine. Thankfully, she’s recovered now, so we’re going over to visit since we’ve met once."

"You two are really kind-hearted." Zan Weiwei sighed, "Since we’ve met like this, let me apologize to you both.

When I came back, I was in a bad mood and didn’t feel like talking to anyone. At that moment, I just wanted to pick a fight with someone, so my attitude was off. Please understand."

Zhao Qianqian swallowed the last bite of her cake with a smile, "It’s okay. Everyone has bad days. If you’re ever feeling troubled, you can come talk to us. We live in the Cultural Troupe dormitory area."

"Okay, I won’t be shy about it. But you two are lucky. Just as that Yao scoundrel got into trouble, otherwise, with your looks, you wouldn’t have escaped his clutches for long."

"Weiwei, what kind of talk is that?" The young woman glared at her, "No wonder your brother-in-law always scolds you. Do you behave like a proper girl?"

"Aunt, why are you speaking up for my dad? Don’t you know how many shameless things he’s done?" Zan Weiwei pouted at Luo Ye: "I’m not afraid of you laughing at me. My dad is the Zan Wenxing everyone calls Zan Bapi, and I’m the so-called only daughter, Zan Weiwei.

Everyone thinks I’m so lucky. Heaven knows how I’ve longed to be born into a normal family or, at least, have a strong mother like you."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" The young woman smiled apologetically at Luo Ye and Zhao Qianqian, "She’s just like this, with a fiery temper from childhood, speaking without thinking. Don’t listen to her nonsense."

"I’m not talking nonsense." Zan Weiwei sighed, took out a photo album, and handed it to the young woman, "Forget it, talking about useless things is boring too. Aunt, I’m leaving the day after, and who knows when we’ll meet again. Take this, and look at it whenever you miss me."

"It’s getting late, we should go." Having finished the cake and water, staying any longer would be inappropriate, so Luo Ye and Zhao Qianqian got up to leave.

"Meeting is fate. This shop is run just by me and my son. Business isn’t usually busy, so you two should come by often to hang out."

"Sure." Luo Ye and Zhao Qianqian readily agreed.

"Bye." Zan Weiwei also waved to the two.

After walking a while, Luo Ye and Zhao Qianqian found a corner with no people and quickly put on their monitoring earphones.

"Weiwei, what’s really going on? Can you tell your aunt?"

"It’s nothing, I just don’t want to stay here anymore. I want to live freely, walk my own path. In my dad’s heart, there’s no place for me anymore. What’s the point in staying here?"

"Why do you say that? You’re your brother-in-law’s only daughter. How could there not be a place for you in his heart? Weiwei, you’re overthinking things."

"Aunt, everyone treats me like a child, but I’ve grown up a long time ago. Some things I see with my eyes, feel with my heart, and I ask people to help investigate.

My dad already has a three-year-old son, Aunt. Do you think there’s still a place for me in his heart?"

"Weiwei, you can’t just make assumptions about such matters."

"Aunt, this is absolutely true. Let me tell you something else. My dad says he wants me to study abroad, but it’s just a guise to divert attention.

If he truly wanted me to go, he wouldn’t have booked such a rushed flight, especially not when my boyfriend and I are just starting to fall in love.

I’m his daughter, doesn’t he know my temper? He did this on purpose, knowing I’d refuse to leave, knowing everything would go according to his plans."

"Weiwei, you’re confusing me."

"Aunt, you’re not confused, you just don’t want to believe it. Actually, you and mom are deceiving yourselves. How many in this mine have a good word for my dad? And how many have a bad word for Uncle Lu?

I’ve known for a while that my dad’s not someone I can rely on, so, to be honest, Aunt, I’ve been working and studying hard these years. As for the generosity I show in front of you, it’s just for my dad to see."

"Why?"

"Dad doesn’t need a clever daughter. How could he control that? Never mind, Aunt, let’s not talk about these sad things. I came today mainly to spend more time with you.

Once I leave this time, who knows... who knows when I’ll have the chance to return. Aunt, if I could, I’d wish for you to come with me."

"Weiwei, I can’t leave. This place is where Fengfeng’s dad grew up. I have to stay here to let Fengfeng know what the place his father lived in was like.

When one day Fengfeng is grown, and has enough ability to protect himself, I can leave. It’s not that I’m not strong, it’s just that I don’t want him to be too lonely."

"Aunt..."

Following this, Zan Weiwei gently consoled, and then the conversation shifted to casual family chat.

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