It was almost noon, the sun was shining brightly, and the breeze was not dry. The two drove slowly into the border of Dusk City.

Su Yu drove the car skillfully, weaving through the bustling streets, and finally stopped in front of an quaint and elegant mansion - Furong Garden.

The car door opened slightly, and Su Yu, accompanied by a woman who looked a little tired, stepped into the garden world.

The doorman was an old man with gray hair. When he saw Su Yu from afar, a familiar warmth flashed in his eyes.

Seeing that there was a stranger beside her, the old man did not say much, but just nodded slightly, his eyes full of understanding and trust.

After giving brief instructions, he quietly stepped aside, leaving the couple in peace to explore.

The mute woman, a mysterious figure in this mansion, sat in the living room, holding a cup of freshly brewed scented tea in her hand. The aroma of the tea was in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

Her eyes suddenly brightened up. It was obvious that she had learned about Su Yu's arrival from the doorman. What was even more surprising was that she brought someone with her. The mute woman had already guessed that it must be someone related to Daya.

The mute woman told Mrs. Wang beside her to take the guests to Daya's residence, while she continued to immerse herself in the aroma of the scented tea, as if silently waiting for something.

In the wing room, when Xie Xinghua first saw Daya, her heart suddenly sank. This was not because of the obvious scar on her daughter's face, but because she had not expected that Daya had gained a lot of weight, and her whole body exuded a kind of beauty and fairness that was different from before.

The new clean clothes made her completely bid farewell to the rustic country girl image in the old photos.

All the expectations in Xie Xinghua's mind completely collapsed at this moment. Her throat seemed to be blocked by a ball of cotton wool and she couldn't say a word.

It was Daya who broke the silence and called out in a slightly choked voice: "Mom..."

This sound was like a hammer breaking the ice, breaking the defenses in Xie Xinghua's heart, and tears immediately rolled down silently like pearls from a broken string.

Mother Wang considerately left, and Su Yu also left, leaving this space for the reunited mother and daughter.

The two hugged each other tightly, tears blending together, and the long-lost warmth spread in their chests.

After a moment, Xie Xinghua gently stroked Daya's face, her eyes full of pity and reluctance: "Silly child, how can you be so cruel to yourself?"

Daya's tears sparkled in her smile. She comforted her mother: "It's okay. Second Aunt said it won't leave any scars."

Xie Xinghua nodded and told him the news of the separation, hoping to bring Daya back to her side and away from the suffering.

However, Daya's answer shocked her: "I know, mother, but I can't go back. I have found a job. From now on, everything at home will be handed over to you. I will work hard to make your life better."

Xie Xinghua was extremely surprised. This was beyond all her expectations.

She couldn't imagine what kind of job her daughter would find outside, and she didn't want to imagine the injustice she might suffer.

At the same time, Su Yu was led to the front hall by Mother Wang, where he sat opposite the mute woman and drank tea together.

Due to the communication barrier, the surroundings seemed exceptionally quiet.

But this did not make Su Yu feel uncomfortable. On the contrary, she began to observe the surrounding environment carefully.

Although the house of the mute woman is not grand, it reveals exquisiteness and elegance everywhere.

The chairs are made of huanghuali wood, and every carving reveals extraordinary craftsmanship and high value. Other decorative furnishings also show the owner's taste and wealth.

All this made Su Yu secretly wonder whether the business behind the mute woman was hiding more shocking secrets and profits.

Just as the aroma of tea filled the air again, the servant led Xie Xinghua, who was filled with mixed emotions, and the determined Daya to the front hall.

Xie Xinghua's red and swollen eyes and heavy expression undoubtedly showed the failure of persuasion.

However, the next scene caught Su Yu off guard.

Xie Xinghua fell to her knees without any warning, shocking Su Yu so much that he almost lost his composure.

This sudden action surprised Su Yu.

Xie Xinghua looked at the mute woman sincerely and asked her to treat Daya well, her words full of entrustment and helplessness.

The deep bow that followed shook the hearts of everyone present.

Su Yu was unable to understand the deeper meaning behind this for a moment, and felt that the situation seemed far beyond her imagination.

Daya clearly refused the proposal to go home, so why did Xie Xinghua still beg the mute woman so much? And the mute woman's expression seemed to have planned all this in advance.

Just when Su Yu wanted to intervene, Mother Wang stepped forward, helped Xie Xinghua up, and patiently explained that they would take good care of Daya, let her learn management, do some decent work, and would never let her be treated unfairly. Daya would be free to choose to stay or leave at any time.

Daya's calm face and the mute woman's indifferent expression as if everything was under control made Su Yu realize that Daya seemed to have made a decision long ago and had obtained some degree of consent and guarantee.

Su Yu sighed secretly. Since Daya's mother was willing to let go, he had no right to say anything more.

She turned to look at Daya. The calmness and determination in her eyes made Su Yu believe that the arrangement made by the mute woman might really be a best of both worlds solution.

It not only respects Daya's wishes, but also ensures her safety and dignity.

In the end, after giving numerous instructions, Xie Xinghua left with a lot of concerns in her heart.

And Su Yu, when walking out of the door, suddenly called Daya.

The latter followed obediently, feeling an indescribable awe towards this second aunt in his heart, a feeling he had never felt before even towards his own mother.

Su Yu pushed the door open and came in. Without any politeness, he asked directly, his tone showing some urgency and concern: "What do you think?"

The sunlight slanted in through the half-open window, shining on the simple furniture in the room. The air seemed to be filled with a tense atmosphere before a decision was about to be made.

Daya bit her lower lip, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, and then she told them frankly: "They told me that as long as I help Mother Wang in the mansion, I can stay away from those heavy menial jobs, and I will be paid three taels of silver every month. If I change my mind in the future, I can leave freely at any time."

After she finished speaking, there was a barely perceptible glimmer of anticipation in her eyes.

At first, facing such a proposal, Daya was quite struggling internally, after all, there were unknown things hidden behind the high walls of the mansion.

However, when she heard the heavy promise of three taels of silver, all her hesitations disappeared like morning mist - it was a sum she had never dared to imagine before, enough for her to support her family. For this reward, she was even willing to do the dirtiest and most tiring work.

Su Yu thought to herself that this child might not have seen the prosperity of the world, but her innocent yet precocious heart was always concerned about how to support her shaky home.

The conditions offered by the mute woman are so generous. Even if there are unknown secrets behind them, for Daya, it is a ray of hope to escape poverty and change her destiny.

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