Chapter 5 - 002 The So-Called Child Prodigy_2
However, when she truly brought home a championship trophy, while the outside world marveled at the intelligence of a four-year-old girl, upon returning home, she was met with a mentally challenged Miaomiao. Fortunately for her, despite his condition, he only remembered her.
At that moment, her blood ran cold and, without thinking, she lunged at Ji Lanyi, biting down ferociously on her arm like a wild beast.
"Why do you treat Miaomiao like this? He’s your own son; how can you be so heartless?"
A slap landed harshly on her face with a "smack". It was the first and only time Ji Lanyi hit her because her existence perfectly shielded the stain that Miaomiao had brought upon her, allowing her to present a face of great pride. She felt a sense of unparalleled satisfaction in her vanity and pride.
Therefore, Ji Lanyi never hit her, not out of reluctance, but because she was afraid of blemishing this perfect artwork.
"I am your mother, and you dare bite me? You’re a lady of high society, a gentle and refined woman, how can you behave like a dog and bite people?" Ji Lanyi’s icy gaze stabbed into Yun Ya’s heart like a knife. At that time, she was only four years old and still harbored a sliver of hope that her mother loved her and Miaomiao and that her harshness was born out of profound disappointment.
And what about her? She was so well-behaved and sensible, tirelessly learning all the etiquette and skills of a high society lady. Even at the age of four, she could read English newspapers. When her mother took her to various gatherings, she disliked the admiring and delighted looks from the ladies of her age, but seeing her mother’s proud and pleasing expression, joy would rise within her. If it made her mother happy, she was willing to try even harder.
But no matter how well she did, her mother’s look toward her and Miaomiao was always cold. She would only judge her strictly by the standards of a high society lady. If she made the slightest noise during meals, her mother would invert a plate over her head and make her stand in a corner as punishment, dressed in a mess—examples were endless.
At that moment, she completely lost faith. The title of ’mother’ was dead to her.
𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞
A month earlier, on a rainy night, she woke up to use the restroom. Hearing noises from the study, she instinctively walked over.
She discovered a shocking secret, which explained why their father, Yun Shen, despised both her and Miaomiao so much. Even though she was accomplished, his eyes were always filled with coldness and a complex disgust that was even worse than her mother’s.
Her grandfather had died of anger, and in the rainy night, her mother’s wailing sounded so desperate. She repeatedly clutched at her father’s collar, demanding, "Why, why do you treat me this way... "
"Hahaha... no wonder your son was born deaf and mute, no wonder your daughter is freakishly intelligent, it’s all retribution, all retribution..."
"Yun Shen, I curse you to a horrible death, and I wish your two children a terrible end..."
At that moment, a sense of revengeful pleasure unexpectedly surged within her. Ji Lanyi, this was clearly your own karma.
Since that rainy night, Ji Lanyi had disappeared, leaving her fate unknown.
She no longer wished to call her mother, for although pitiable, she was more despicable.
"Miaomiao, did you sleep well?" Ever since Yun Miao could remember, she had slowly taught him sign language and lip-reading. Miaomiao was very smart and picked it up quickly. Coupled with the telepathic connection natural to twins, communication between them had no barriers.
Yun Miao nodded obediently, her clear, pure black eyes quietly watching Yun Ya. Yun Ya smiled, walked over, and gently ruffled his soft hair, which felt nice to the touch.
Ji Die approached to change Yun Miao’s clothes, but Yun Ya said indifferently, "Aunt Die, let me do it."
Ji Die paused, then nodded, "Alright, I’ll go prepare breakfast. After you and the young master wash up, come down."
Yun Ya had always been very independent from a young age, with abilities in both verbal expression and practical tasks that far exceeded her peers. Ji Die had no worries about her taking care of a child.
Ten minutes later, Yun Ya led Yun Miao downstairs from the second floor. Yun Miao was dressed in a white suit, with a patterned handkerchief peeking out from his chest pocket, giving him a lively and mischievous yet very gentlemanly appearance. His hair was combed meticulously, and a sweet, innocent smile hung on his handsome, fair little face—it was so endearing that anyone would want to hug him tightly and shower him with love.
Yun Ya wore a pink and white princess dress. Though the style was quite exaggerated, it fit her perfectly. Her fluffy long hair cascaded behind her, her brow was elegantly indifferent, and her lips curved in a smile as gentle as a spring breeze. Particularly striking were her shiny, deep black eyes, which could easily make one overlook her stunningly perfect features. Although still young, her demeanor already exuded the grace and elegance of nobility.
The two children were like exquisitely carved jade, a golden boy and a jade girl.
The servants on the first floor couldn’t take their eyes off them. The young miss clearly inherited the mistress’s beauty, and she even seemed to surpass her in some ways—what a sight she would be when she grew up.
At the dining table, the atmosphere was very quiet. Yun Ya picked out food for Yun Miao, "You’re so skinny; you need to eat more."
Yun Miao looked up at her with a sweet smile, picked up a piece of meat, and chewed it with relish.
Suddenly, the sound of a car horn came from outside the door, someone brazen enough to be so presumptuous within the Ji Family Manor.
Aunt Die frowned and walked out quickly.
Yun Ya put down her chopsticks and picked up a napkin to wipe her mouth, her actions light and graceful.
The awaited moment had finally arrived, and it was not in vain that she had been waiting for so long.
Seeing Yun Ya put down her chopsticks, Yun Miao too obediently set his down. Yun Ya smiled and said, "Don’t mind me; I’ve always had a small appetite. Instead, you need to eat more. You’re so thin; I’m determined to fatten you up into a little chubby boy."