Chapter 282: Letting It Out Is Good for Your Health

Aunt Luo asked excitedly, “Is there any way to treat the spots on my face?”

Luo Qiao replied, “I probably won’t have time these days, but when I return to Ji City, I’ll make something for you and send it over. Don’t worry, there won’t be any side effects, but it can only lighten the spots, not cure them instantly. It might take a few months.”

Gu Hongjuan was overjoyed when she heard this. She had long envied anyone with a clear complexion, as her pregnancy spots hadn’t faded after all these years, and she had spent a lot of effort trying to fix it.

The group continued asking Luo Qiao about her life and studies, and she answered each question honestly. Everyone felt sorry for Luo Qiao and collectively criticized both the Zhao and Luo families.

Luo Qiao smiled and said, “The past is the past. I’m doing well now, so you don’t need to dwell on what happened.”

Grandmother Luo said, “That’s right, my granddaughter is right. We must look forward. Qiaoqiao, why not come back to Beijing to attend high school?”

Luo Qiao patted her grandmother’s hand. “I’m doing well at Ji City No. 1 High School. Plus, I was granted a tuition waiver when I went there, so I can’t just leave now. It’s only a few years, and I’ll work hard to get into a university in Beijing.”

Luo Qiao didn’t want to return early for several reasons: she valued her freedom, she wasn’t used to life in Beijing, and she didn’t want people to think she was a ‘^[1]“Rags to riches” refers to a situation where someone rises from poverty or humble beginnings to great wealth or success. It often highlights a dramatic improvement in someone’s … Continue readingrags to riches’ story. She was fully capable of earning her way back through her own efforts, without inviting others’ criticism.

Just as the conversation was lively, there was a noise at the door. Cousin Luo Jiayue stood up and looked outside. “It’s my second aunt coming back.”

Ning Xueling entered the courtyard, parked her bicycle, and felt conflicted. She felt guilty toward her daughter but wasn’t sure if she could get along with her biological daughter. She had thought about going to see her personally before but always hesitated.

As she opened the door, the first thing she saw was her daughter sitting beside her mother-in-law. The child looked so much like her own mother, even more so than her biological daughter.

Ning Xueling stared at Luo Qiao, her eyes immediately reddening, and with trembling lips, she said, “Qiao, Qiaoqiao, I’m your mom.”

Luo Qiao stood up but didn’t say anything. Ning Xueling dropped her bag and, overcome by their blood connection, quickly walked over and hugged Luo Qiao tightly. “Qiaoqiao, my daughter.”

Then there was a burst of uncontrollable sobbing, leaving Luo Qiao unsure of how to respond, so she just let herself be held. It was Luo Haotian who eventually couldn’t bear it anymore and walked over to pull Ning Xueling away, saying, “Don’t scare Qiaoqiao.”

Only then did Ning Xueling gradually stop crying. “Sorry, sorry, I don’t even know why I just felt like crying.”

Luo Qiao said, “It’s okay. Letting it out is good for your health.”

Once Ning Xueling calmed down, Zhou Guifang noticed it was getting late and called the daughters-in-law to the kitchen to prepare lunch.

Luo Qiao initially wanted to help, but her grandmother said, “Let your fourth brother, cousin, and younger cousin take you out for a walk. First, get familiar with the area. This is your home now, so you should know your way around.

Second, let your fourth brother introduce you to people so they can recognize that the Luo family’s daughter has returned. Go ahead, by the time you get back, the food will be ready.”

Luo Siyuan smiled and said, “Alright, mission accepted.”

The group left the family compound together. Luo Siyuan acted as a guide, introducing Luo Qiao to the layout of the compound and the nearby facilities.

Along the way, he introduced her to the people they met, and Luo Qiao greeted everyone warmly. Soon, the entire compound was abuzz with discussions about the daughter of Deputy Director Luo who had returned home.

After their walk, it was almost time for lunch. They bought a lot of sodas before heading back. Just as they had taken a few steps, a group of teenagers approached them.

One of the girls, about fifteen or sixteen, stared at Luo Qiao, and Luo Qiao could sense hostility in her eyes. She figured this girl was probably a die-hard fan of Zhao Jianing, the “stand-in.”

Just as Luo Siyuan finished greeting the boys in front and was about to introduce Luo Qiao, the girl spoke up, “Are you the daughter Uncle Luo just brought home?”