Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!
Chapter 444 - 430 Xiaoyu wants to leave the Du Family?

Chapter 444: 430 Xiaoyu wants to leave the Du Family?

In such a remote area, it didn’t make much difference whether one went to school or not, since attending didn’t result in any allocation of land or housing. Who knows, one might even have to compete with one’s own daughter for property in the future.

It wasn’t until Xiaoyu was a bit older and the village began to strictly check for unregistered residents again, following the policy, that Song Hui drank a couple of ounces of liquor and told the Village Secretary the truth.

At that time, Xiao Hua was very sick, and everyone knew their family had run out of money.

The Village Secretary took pity on him and registered Xiaoyu under the household of a relative who lived alone.

Not long after the registration was completed, the old lady who lived alone passed away.

Therefore, later on, Xiaoyu became a complete orphan, both in terms of her household registration and her emotions.

Father Du hadn’t expected such an unforeseen benefit?!

Initially, he thought Xiaoyu’s registration was under Song Hui’s name, which would have been somewhat troublesome to deal with; coercing them to relinquish it themselves was best, and they would have to decisively tackle the transfer of household registration thereafter.

Unexpectedly, Xiaoyu’s registration was under the name of a person who lived alone?!

And the individual had passed away? She was an orphan?!

This was simply—like a pillow appearing when one wanted to sleep!

The registration of an orphan was a thousand times simpler to handle than if it had been under someone else’s name!

Father Du was ecstatic inside, but his face showed not the slightest hint of it: "Since she’s an orphan, just send her to the orphanage yourselves."

His words showed complete indifference to Xiaoyu’s wellbeing.

Before this, if Song Hui had harbored even the slightest doubt or hesitation, now it had vanished into thin air!

He had come to realize just how cold-blooded the Du Family truly was!

Thinking Xiaoyu was their blood, they immediately brought her home, but as soon as they found out she wasn’t, they wanted to wash their hands of her!

Steward Du answered a phone call: "Old Master, the eldest young master has returned with Xiaoyu; they are at the main entrance now."

"Just in time, her parents are here," Father Du clearly relaxed, "If they don’t bring a gift, they should at least stay at home for a couple of days before leaving, to let me fulfill my duties as a host."

Song Hui was busy trying to refuse when Tian Xiaoe pressed him down: "Okay, we’ll follow Old Master Du’s arrangements."

Song Hui looked at Tian Xiaoe in shock—what was she thinking, still seeking the luxury of the Du Family at a time like this?

Tian Xiaoe secretly signaled him with her eyes, indicating to trust her!

Song Hui hesitated for a moment, but his wife, although foolish, had never been confused on serious matters. He simply nodded and said, "Okay, then, thank you, Mr. Du."

During the conversation, Song Xiaoyu had walked in.

Upon seeing them, her normally straight back suddenly seemed to bear a huge stone and sank slightly.

"Dad... Daddy... Mom..." Her voice was as faint as a mosquito’s.

Xiaoyu only knew her uncle had come to pick her up; she hadn’t expected to see her foster parents as soon as she got home.

That feeling was like falling from heaven into hell in an instant, startling her into a cold sweat.

After subconsciously calling out to them, Xiaoyu didn’t dare to approach, stopping in her tracks, trembling with fear.

Father Du’s heart ached terribly, wishing he could immediately hold the child in his arms to console her.

But he steeled himself: "Xiaoyu’s back? Good timing, your parents are here, we’ll take you back to the Du Family, they’ve been very worried about you."

Tian Xiaoe really wanted to say: Not worried, not at all! It would be even better if the child could stay with the Du Family forever! They wouldn’t have to worry anymore.

But she managed to maintain her composure on the surface.

"Xiaoyu, come here to Mommy, and Daddy and I will take you home. Are you happy?"

"Go home?" Xiaoyu was shocked and dismayed, "I... I have to go back?"

Didn’t she already have a mother? Wasn’t she supposed to stay with the Du Family?!

Why would her adoptive parents suddenly appear here and want to take her away?!

Could it be that everything recent was just a mirage, a dream she had?

Song Xiaoyu subconsciously thought about running away; she wanted to go back, she wanted to return to her mother’s side!

Suppressing the sorrow in his heart, Father Du stepped in front of Song Xiaoyu: "Good child, we mistakenly took you for Mansheng’s daughter and brought you back to the Du Family, causing quite a bit of trouble for your parents. The paternity test results came out a few days ago, and it’s time for you to return to your own family."

Children can’t control their emotions. If Xiaoyu had been informed in advance, she might not have been able to act convincingly, and Song Hui would have seen right through it immediately.

All his efforts would have been in vain!

Although it was harsh on Xiaoyu now, it was the best solution...

The pain Xiaoyu was experiencing now would be healed over time, day by day.

As expected, upon hearing this, Song Xiaoyu was completely stunned.

Before she even spoke, her tears began to flow in stream, like an untightened faucet, bursting forth from her eyes.

"I... I am not my mother’s biological child? All this was fake... I have to go back again?"

She murmured, as though talking to herself, yet also as if questioning the person in front of her.

The little one, who had clearly gained weight, appeared visibly thinner and more fragile in that moment.

Like a lone leaf abandoned in the cold wind, swirling down low in the air, falling to the ground, only to be ruthlessly stepped on.

Song Xiaoyu had always been well-behaved, even her crying was quiet, as she softly sobbed, wrenching Father Du’s heart.

"Good child, the Du Family is also your home," Father Du softened his voice, "whenever you want, you can come to our home to stay."

These words were a comfort to Song Xiaoyu, but to Song Hui and his wife, they were a clear threat!

Were they not content with her being a ticking time bomb already?

To insist on keeping in touch with the Du Family at all times?!

Ah no, if your family is really so kind-hearted, why not just adopt Xiaoyu outright? Why must you place her in their home?!

Song Xiaoyu pursed her lips, as if all the bubbles of luck had dissipated, and she lowered her lashes...

She understood that happiness was extremely hard to come by; perhaps the joy of the past while was just a beautiful dream heaven granted her for the unhappiness she had endured before.

Not being her mother’s daughter, it was true she shouldn’t occupy her daughter’s place...

Now that her parents had come to fetch her, it was time to recognize her own identity and obediently return...

Song Xiaoyu looked at the deep, concealed agony in Father Du’s eyes and held back her tears with a sense of grievance: "Thank you, Grandfather Du, for taking care of me... I... I should go back."

Having said that, she walked mechanically to Song Hui and his spouse like a doll devoid of spirit.

Tian Xiaoe picked her up and feigned affection: "Xiaoyu has put on quite a bit of weight, you’ve taken good care of her! We seldom come by, is there an amusement park nearby? Let’s take Xiaoyu to the amusement park for fun this afternoon?"

Steward Du immediately responded: "Yes, there is. I’ll arrange for a car to take you there this afternoon."

"Alright, thank you so much for your trouble."

Hearing that her mother would take her to the amusement park, Xiaoyu felt an indescribable mix of emotions.

If she had ever heard Tian Xiaoe say she would take her out to play before... even if it was just playing with digging potatoes in the mountains? She would have been happy all day long.

But now, however she heard it, it just didn’t feel right...

Xiaoyu’s thoughts turned to Du Mansheng...

She had been calling Du Mansheng "Mom" for over a month, and in her heart, she had long accepted her as her own mother, but now...

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