I am reborn and refuse to be a sickly rich woman

Chapter 365 Zhu Yulan’s decision and her true feelings revealed.

Bamboo family living room.

Zhu Yulan sat aside in silence.

Every time Zhu Yulan returned to this home, she seemed to end up quarreling and leaving on bad terms.

So she has never been willing to come back to this home. Now every time she comes, it is because her second sister has said nice things to her for a long time, and also because her mother and eldest sister have said before that family is family after all, and they still hope that the family can get along well.

Perhaps because she didn't want her mother and elder sister to worry about her in heaven, Zhu Yulan would go back home from time to time.

But that's all.

The door to the reception room was pushed open.

Zhu Changlin walked in. Today he was not wearing his usual dignified tailor-made suit, but a plain black robe.

He seemed to have less of the oppressive feeling of a powerful person, and had more of the approachability of an ordinary parent.

However, the aura of his long-term high position had long made him forget how to communicate with his daughter like a father in a normal family.

He looked at his daughter who was sitting silently on the side, but didn't say anything. He waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.

He sat in the main seat. In the huge and luxurious reception room, there was only this father and daughter, but they were like the most familiar strangers.

No one knows how to start the first sentence.

"Yulan, have you been doing well during this period?"

Zhu Changlin coughed dryly, and finally took the initiative to speak.

"I won't starve to death anyway."

Zhu Yulan held her chin with one hand and glanced silently across the table.

Zhu Changlin was not angry at his daughter's tone this time. He was silent for a moment: "Let's not talk about work or family matters today. Let's have a good meal."

Zhu Yulan then looked at him, but didn't say anything in the end.

A few minutes later, the door of the reception room was pushed open again.

"Happy birthday to you~Happy birthday to you~"

Zhu Xianglan pushed a small cart carrying a cake and walked to Zhu Yulan while singing Happy Birthday.

Zhu Yulan’s birthday.

Zhu Yulan remembered that she had not celebrated her birthday at home for a long time.

This kind of birthday party for a big family is actually an occasion for big shots and businessmen from all sides to meet and socialize.

In fact, not many people care about the person whose birthday it is.

"Yulan, it's your birthday after tonight. I made a custom cake especially for you today. Congratulations on growing another year older!"

Zhu Xianglan was smiling brightly. Perhaps she was the only one in the entire Zhu family who was truly happy for her sister's birthday at this moment.

Zhu Yulan's eyes moved slightly, looking at the birthday cake in front of her. She was silent for a moment: "I haven't celebrated my birthday on this day for a long time."

Because in that year, on her birthday, her mother left her forever on the hospital bed.

I didn’t even have the chance to taste the cake that would accompany my daughter’s last birthday.

From then on, she never celebrated her birthday on this day again.

Zhu Yulan's words made Zhu Changlin put his hands in front of his mouth and remain silent for a long time. He looked at the cake in front of him and the huge reception room where there were only three of them. There used to be two other figures there.

At this moment, even Zhu Changlin, who had a heart of stone, was in a trance for a moment.

Zhu Xianglan's eyes also drooped slightly, and after a moment she regained her usual smile: "Mom said that she hopes you can live happily every day, especially today."

Zhu Yulan remained silent, and finally she just nodded slightly.

"Oh, okay, okay, it's Yulan's birthday today so you should be happy. You are nineteen years old, and in another year you will be a twenty-year-old girl. Of course, in front of your sister, you will always be an eighteen-year-old girl."

Zhu Xianglan smiled gently and playfully and put the birthday cake aside.

The nineteenth birthday is special. It is different from the eighteenth birthday which is just the beginning of adulthood, nor is it a big stage when you enter your twenty years old.

It's like a turning point in one's life stage.

Zhu Yulan took a look at the cake. Since the day her mother left, her birthday seemed like an open scar.

Mom had said that she hoped she could live happily in the future, but since she left, Zhu Yulan could no longer find someone to share cakes and wishes with...

Today, Zhu Changlin did not mention anything about business or issues that were sensitive to Zhu Yulan, which was rare.

The meal was eaten in exceptional silence, with only Zhu Xianglan smiling and talking about something from time to time. Overall, this was the most complete meal that their originally fragmented family had eaten in such a long time.

"Yulan."

Zhu Changlin wiped his mouth and slowly called out his little daughter's name.

Zhu Yulan nodded silently. Perhaps she was used to this topic her father always brought up, so she had no interest in it at the moment.

"You are nineteen years old today. You need to think carefully about many things. When your mother and I were your age, we already had your elder sister. The older you get, the easier it is to get stuck in some things if you don't handle them well. You need to make a decision as soon as possible."

Zhu Changlin was calm this time, and looked at his daughter meaningfully.

Zhu Yulan naturally knew what he meant. Her eyebrows slightly frowned. She also knew that if things like this dragged on, she would only get deeper and deeper into trouble.

But this is her own business, and she doesn't want it to become part of the family's interests.

Zhu Changlin looked at his daughter, and this time he was not angry at the wariness in her eyes, perhaps because of the day.

He sighed.

"I won't explain anything to you. I am your father and the head of the Zhu family. Many people have to rely on me for food. When doing things, you always have to make choices. Today, I am telling you these words as a father. Once you have made a decision, make up your mind as soon as possible. Take out half of your rebellious energy and really do your own things. Regardless of success or failure, I think your mother will be happy."

Zhu Changlin stood up slowly. At this moment, one could not tell much expression from him, except for his eyes which were softer when he said the last sentence.

"Happy birthday, Xiaoyu."

After he said this, he walked out of the reception room.

Zhu Yulan silently looked at the direction where his back left, feeling a little dazed for a moment.

She really couldn't feel much respect or love for this father, and she even had a lot of resentment towards him.

But today's happy birthday made her feel as if she was back in her childhood, when her mother and elder sister were still there, and her father had not yet taken the position of head of the family.

But he used to smile much more every day than he does now, and there was always laughter at home every day.

But everything changed after my mother left.

She didn't understand why a person could change into this state.

"Are you still blaming your father?"

Zhu Xianglan sat down next to her sister, held her chin and looked at her sister's dazed expression, then picked up a strawberry with a spoon and put it to her mouth.

"Shouldn't I blame him?"

Zhu Yulan spoke lightly without eating the strawberry in her mouth.

In any case, ever since her mother and elder sister left, she has not felt the so-called fatherly love and family warmth.

Zhu Xianglan smiled and fed the strawberry into her mouth again. She spoke while chewing.

"When a person stands in a certain position for too long, his emotional attributes will indeed be slowly worn away. Moreover, many of his family members, including his brothers and sisters, have to rely on him for food, and many of them hope that he will step down sooner.

Overt and covert fighting, intrigues.

What he wants to maintain is stability without weaknesses."

Zhu Xianglan said the last words and looked at her sister.

Zhu Yulan laughed: "So we are his weakness? How convincing is this kind of helpless plot in TV dramas?" "I'm not trying to convince you, I'm just telling you the facts. Father was just a last-line member of the family. The position of the head of the family would never have been his. But mother was the eldest daughter of a large family. The two fell in love, and father was finally able to compete among many heirs. But mother was pressured by people in her family. After all, mom used to be a very dazzling eldest daughter. How could she "degenerate" and marry a marginal person in the family?

However, my father also took advantage of this support, demonstrated his talent in business management, and achieved his own success step by step.

My father’s original intention of pursuing status was probably to prove to everyone that he had the ability, and to prove to my mother and her family that she had followed the right person. However, my mother passed away before that day came... This original intention gradually became a curse for him. "

Zhu Xianglan spoke slowly, with a gleam in the corners of her eyes. People are not born with good or bad, right or wrong.

It’s just that reality slowly changes a person into someone he or she doesn’t even recognize.

Zhu Yulan's hands trembled slightly. Of course, she understood these things, but she also didn't understand: "...There are obviously more and better ways. Even if their family lives a peaceful life like ordinary people, it is better than the current situation..."

"The lives of ordinary people are more about trivialities and daily necessities. No one in this world can decide for themselves."

Zhu Xianglan shook her head: "Perhaps for father, the way he thinks is at least to prevent you from living under the contempt of others and living a hard life."

"That's just what he thinks... Sister, do you still want to say that everything he did was right?" Zhu Yulan clenched her trembling fists.

"Of course what he did was wrong, and he's not a good father either. He knows it himself, so he doesn't think you will forgive him."

Zhu Xianglan spoke softly, and she sighed: "People are helpless most of the time in their lives, and most of the things they do and the choices they make are wrong. If they keep struggling and regretting, then in the end they will accomplish nothing. He is not a good father, and there are more people who depend on him to survive than just the two of us.

I mean, you don't have to forgive him, he's a bad father, but he also has things you need to learn, which is suitable for you now."

Zhu Xianglan gently tapped her sister's forehead.

Zhu Yulan's eyes trembled. She knew what her sister meant, but she didn't know how to deal with her emotions.

The image of that naughty yet warm and reliable figure emerged in her mind, and she bit her lip silently.

"I don't know...I don't know how to say it..."

Zhu Yulan didn’t know what she was really thinking. She had concerns about Nuannuan and Mingyue... She didn’t know how to face them in the future if she said that.

Or maybe, he simply regarded her as a friend, then wouldn't they even be able to be friends in the future...

"Silly sister, are you lacking friends?"

Zhu Xianglan saw what her sister was worried about at a glance: "Father is right. The longer you delay some things, the more hurtful they will be. If you are not sure of your own thoughts and you want to know what he thinks, then go ahead and ask. Don't wait until they are really engaged or married. By then, it may be too late."

After Zhu Xianglan finished speaking, she slowly stood up, came to the birthday cake, and rewrapped it.

He took it and placed it in front of Zhu Yulan.

"You have to make your birthday wish come true by yourself. Go ahead. Good or bad, it's still a result, right? What are you afraid of? If it works, it works. If it doesn't, we are still the proud young lady of Shanghai!"

Zhu Xianglan's tone was gentle, encouraging, and playful.

Zhu Yulan looked at the birthday cake in front of her, and two other figures appeared in her mind.

One is Yao Mingyue.

Zhu Yulan remembered very clearly that when she first met Xu Musen, the pair of childhood sweethearts seemed to have a grudge against each other, but later on, things gradually became unclear between them.

Zhu Yulan had to admit that Yao Mingyue was braver than her. She loved someone so much that she would not leave any way out for herself.

The second person is Zhao Lianmai.

Zhao Lianmai was also very courageous. She also bravely expressed her thoughts. Even though the topic had been tacitly concealed, she was calm and let it go.

Therefore, the brave Yao Mingyue gained a possibility.

The brave Zhao Lianmai also felt relieved, and became more relaxed and casual when getting along with Xu Musen.

Only she was stuck here, not daring to move forward and unwilling to move downward.

She looked at the cake in front of her silently, and her heart gradually became firmer.

Yes, saying some things earlier is actually the easiest thing for yourself.

No matter what the answer is, there is finally an answer.

Zhu Yulan suddenly smiled. Yes, she was fearless, so why was she so timid about this matter?

"That's right! Go ahead. If your mother is here on your birthday, she will be very happy that you can make a choice in your life. Go see her and meet him too."

Zhu Xianglan looked at her sister's expression, she gently rubbed her sister's head and handed the cake to her.

Zhu Yulan slowly stood up and looked at her sister. She nodded gently: "I understand..."

Zhu Yulan took the cake, got into her car, and left the Zhu family’s gate.

Zhu Xianglan stood on the terrace and looked at her sister walking away, she smiled.

Silly sister, I hope this little cake can help you...

On the other side of the high-rise building, Zhu Changlin was also looking at the direction where his little daughter left. He was silent for a moment, and finally withdrew his gaze silently.

The night is dark.

After Xu Musen finished his work, he was thinking about going home to spend some time with his first wife Nuannuan and his ex-wife Mingyue.

The cell phone suddenly rang.

Xu Musen glanced at the note and said, "Boss Zhu, there is still work to report at this late hour."

On the other end of the phone, Zhu Yulan was silent for a long time, and finally her voice came faintly: "I... have something to say to you."

The girl's voice was particularly clear, and there seemed to be a whistling sound of wind beside her, which sounded quite creepy.

"What? Where are you now?"

"You'll know when you come... I've sent you the location... There's only one day a year, you have to come."

After saying that, the phone was hung up.

Xu Musen was puzzled. This was the first time he saw Zhu Yulan in this state.

Listening to the faint voices on the other side and the whimpering sound of the wind, it felt a little weird.

Xu Musen looked down at the location sent by Zhu Yulan.

"Shanghai Sheshan Qingning Garden..."

Xu Musen thought about it and decided that this location wasn't particularly far away, but why did this place feel a little off?
He checked on Baidu and the news popped up immediately. The first eye-catching thing was the price.

Eighty-nine thousand eight per square meter!
The housing prices in this place are not cheap even in Shanghai today!
Could it be that this little rich woman bought a luxury house somewhere?

But when he took a look next, Xu Musen's hands suddenly trembled.

"Eighty-eight thousand eight hundred square meters, excellent feng shui, great scenery, and a private tomb house... huh?"

Xu Musen looked at it carefully several times and confirmed that it was not a mansion but a tomb!

Xu Musen:? ? ?

"Zero zero zero..."

The phone rang again. Xu Musen was startled. Seeing that it was Nuannuan calling, he answered it immediately.

"Mu Sen, it's getting dark. When will you come back?"

"I... have to meet someone soon. Why don't you and Mingyue eat by yourselves first?"

Xu Musen thought about it and thought that Zhu Yulan’s tone was so abnormal, so she must have encountered some trouble. It would be better to go and take a look.

"Are you going out to see a ghost so late at night?" Yao Mingyue's dissatisfied snort came from the other end of the phone.

“It’s hard to say…”

Xu Musen muttered something and comforted the two girls before hanging up the phone.

Xu Musen looked at the date on his phone, then he nodded thoughtfully, hailed a taxi, and drove forward.

(End of this chapter)