Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge
Chapter 26 Change Fate 1_1

Chapter 26: Chapter 26 Change Fate 1_1

"Zhu Li, it’s okay. I really like your family."

"If you like them, you can come often. But you can’t do these chores; we’ve already hired help at home. You don’t need to do these things. You can help only if we really can’t manage."

The second floor housed the living quarters: a three-bedroom apartment with a living room. Although the space was small, it was arranged very warmly. Zhu Li closed the door, and the two began tidying up in the room.

"Youyou, we’re going to the hot springs. Which swimsuit do you think is pretty?"

"Youyou, what should I wear tomorrow?"

"Youyou, how about this set?"

"Youyou, how about this bag?"

"Youyou, how about this skirt?"

Zhu Li pulled out all the clothes from her wardrobe, rummaging through boxes and drawers, asking Shangguan You about every single outfit. Shangguan You rubbed her somewhat aching head. It’s just a trip to the hot springs. Is there really a need to prepare as if it’s a blind date?

A blind date? Could it be that among those people, there’s someone Zhu Li fancies?

"Zhu Li, come clean. Is there someone you fancy? Is that why you’re dressing up so elaborately?" Shangguan You asked seriously.

"Ah, Youyou, you’re so funny! It’s not that I have a crush; I just don’t want to lose to Feng Shaomei." Zhu Li’s mouth stretched into a wide grin as she burst into hearty laughter.

"Zhu Li, Youyou, time to eat!" Zhu Li’s mother’s warm voice came from outside the room.

"Okay, Mom, we’ll be right there!" Zhu Li responded and pulled Shangguan You out the door. This is my first time eating with them; I mustn’t be impolite, Shangguan You reminded herself.

On the dining table were five dishes and a soup, with both meat and vegetarian options. Besides Zhu Li’s father and mother, there were also two middle-aged women, around forty years old.

"Zhu Li, Youyou, come eat." Zhu Li’s father removed his scarf, smiled at the two girls, and warmly invited Shangguan You to sit down.

"Thank you, Uncle and Auntie."

At the table, Zhu Li’s mother kept offering Shangguan You more food. While they ate, she recounted amusing stories from Zhu Li’s childhood, making everyone laugh heartily.

"Uncle, Auntie, please rest assured. I’ll take good care of Zhu Li tomorrow."

"You’re even younger than our Zhu Li. How are you going to take care of her? She should be the one taking care of you."

Zhu Li, wearing a backpack, bounded joyfully down the road like a happy little bird. It was a rare holiday, and she was determined to enjoy herself thoroughly.

"Aunt Zhang, sorry to disturb you tonight." As soon as they entered Lotus Villa, Zhu Li greeted Aunt Zhang with a light bow, which made Aunt Zhang laugh warmly.

"Miss, I have already prepared your clothes for tomorrow. Will Miss Zhu be sleeping in the room next to yours tonight?"

"No need, Aunt Zhang. Zhu Li can sleep with me," Shangguan You said, pulling Zhu Li’s hand and heading straight into her room.

"Miss, slow down. I’ve prepared some milk and will bring it to your room in a bit." Aunt Zhang shook her head; her Miss had become much more cheerful, and seeing her this way made Aunt Zhang genuinely happy.

"Wow, Youyou, your room is so beautiful!" As soon as she entered, Zhu Li exclaimed with envy. This is what a real Princess’s room should look like!

"If you like it, you can come often."

"Really, Youyou? Can I roll around on your bed?" Zhu Li asked cautiously. She was itching to do so. With its pink decor, the room was the Princess room of her dreams, something she had always wished for herself. Her family’s circumstances had always made it an out-of-reach fantasy. Now that she saw it, she wouldn’t miss the chance.

"Of course, you can roll around all you like," Shangguan You nodded, smiling as she watched Zhu Li.

"Wow, Youyou, you’re the best!" Zhu Li hugged Shangguan You and then immediately dived onto the pink bed, rolling around.

"So soft, so fragrant, so comfortable!" Zhu Li exclaimed joyfully as she rolled.

Looking at the delighted Zhu Li, Shangguan You’s gaze became inexplicably deep. Her vision blurred for a moment as scene after scene from the past flashed through her mind.

"Sister Wanyou, your room is so beautiful. Can I come in? I also want a room like this. Can I live with you?" Wanqian had said, her expression ingratiating as she looked at Wanyou. Her eyes seemed to plead pitifully, yet deep within them lurked profound jealousy.

"If Wanqian likes it, I’ll ask Grandpa to decorate your room just like mine, okay?" Back then, I was truly happy to have a sister like her, Shangguan You recalled.

"Really? Can I really have one too?" Wanqian had asked with a tinge of grievance, tears quickly welling in her eyes.

"Of course. Wanqian is my sister. I’ll take good care of you. From now on, you’ll live with me."

"Thank you, Sister."

For that, I even had a big argument with Grandpa and ignored him for a month. Thinking back now, I was so incredibly foolish then. I was tricked and even helped them count the money they conned out of me!

"Youyou, what’s wrong?" Zhu Li asked, noticing Shangguan You’s self-deprecating smile and looking at her with concern.

"It’s nothing."

「In the deep silence of the night」

Shangguan You opened her eyes to see Zhu Li sleeping peacefully beside her. With a mere thought, she phased into her space and walked into the Medicine King Tower, which radiated a purple glow. She quickly picked many herbs and began to refine elixirs.

Looking towards the second floor of the tower, the great doors remained tightly shut. She sighed once again. The Spiritual Energy within me is abundant, and my alchemy skills are improving. When will I be able to break through the second trial and enter the second layer? What unknowns await me inside?

Shangguan You sighed once more, carefully stored the elixirs, and sat down cross-legged, circulating the rich Spiritual Energy within her. After sweating profusely, she took another bath, feeling even more refreshed and spirited. Spiritual Energy... it seems the more of it, the better.

Looking at the gentle stream in the lotus pond, the large Purple Lotus, and the few fish swimming within, a mischievous thought crossed Shangguan You’s mind. I wonder how those fish would taste grilled? And would eating them make one even more beautiful?

She lightly leaped onto the Purple Lotus, plucked a few golden lotus seeds, and placed them in her mouth. After eating lotus seeds last time, she had noticed her body changing and her skin improving. Whatever the reason for the changes to my body, these lotus seeds are definitely treasures. I can’t pass them up.