The July summer breeze ruffled the green lotus pond in the central courtyard. Pink water lilies were in bud, and golden-tailed koi fish were playing and chasing each other among the lotus leaves. At this time, every corner of Shen Garden seemed to be peaceful and tranquil.

In the waterside pavilion, Jiang Huashan had a huge red and swollen bump on her forehead. She rubbed her slightly chubby chin and crossed her arms across her chest as if thinking.

What happened?! That collision just now actually knocked out the plot book again! This sudden change made her extremely wary.

"Book Spirit! Bullshit system?!"

Jiang Huashan called for a long time but there was no electronic response.

The current situation made her feel very confused, but there was one thing she was sure of, this was not a dream or a void, she had really returned to the past. According to the book spirit, she had returned to the previous plot.

It wasn't the night Grandpa was murdered, but earlier. Realizing this, she was both surprised and delighted. If this was the case, maybe she could change Grandpa's fate?!

But now a book appeared in her mind again. Besides being happy, Jiang Huashan became more cautious. She didn't even dare to concentrate her consciousness, because the book spirit once said that once her consciousness was connected with the plot, her label would be deepened again.

If she loses her self-awareness again, she will become a puppet of the plot again, and the plot of her grandfather being poisoned will still be played out exactly as it was.

The more Jiang Huashan thought about it, the heavier his expression became.

The last time she received news of her grandfather's death, she was partying on a cruise ship on the high seas. Even if she rushed back desperately, it would have been three days later.

The fact that she was not able to see her grandfather for the last time because of a quarrel with Shen Lanxi was the biggest regret in her life, but what was most difficult for Jiang Huashan to accept was that the autopsy result was poisoning!

The old man had been begging for help for three hours from the time he was poisoned until the poison took its toll. The room was full of traces of his struggle...

Given the Shen family's status in Country A, the only person who could have poisoned Shen Garden could be someone close to the old man, so there must be a traitor in the family.

Jiang Hua couldn’t even imagine how desperate her grandfather must have been at that time.

No! She doesn't care about anything, but she must change Grandpa's fate!

The gentle morning light shone through mottled rainbow circles. The thirteen-year-old girl stared at the lotus pond with a solemn face. Suddenly, a shadow appeared behind her and slapped her on the back of the head.

Jiang Huashan was so frightened that she lost her balance and almost fell into the lotus pond.

Fang Mei impatiently twisted her collar and pulled her back, saying in a reproachful tone, "Why are you daydreaming? I've been calling you for ages, why didn't you even respond?"

Jiang Huashan managed to steady himself and looked up at Fang Mei.

This face is much more attractive than the technological faces of ten years later, but the eyes...

Jiang Huashan couldn't help but laugh at herself. Was she blind before that she actually thought Fang Mei loved her? Clearly, all the disgust and indifference were written on her face.

Fang Mei was furious when she saw Jiang Huashan's silly look. She had always disliked Jiang Huashan's dull look. He was not like her at all. Instead, he looked a lot like her mother-in-law, who had high aspirations but a fragile life, especially his eyes.

But when she thought that her current wealthy life still depended on this child, Fang Mei had to be patient.

She forced a gentle smile, "Shanshan? Why are you unhappy? Did the old man blame you for Suier's matter?"

Jiang Huashan took a step back to distance herself from Fang Mei.

Seeing her so unfamiliar, Fang Mei was obviously stunned for a moment, and misunderstood her meaning, "What's wrong? Is the old man really angry with you? That's not right? Did you listen to your mother and mention grandma?"

Jiang Huashan shook her head, "No, I didn't mention grandma."

Fang Mei frowned, "Didn't mention it? Then what did you say?"

Jiang Huashan met Fang Mei's eyes and said, "I told Grandpa that I was the one who pushed Sui'er."

"?!" Fang Mei was shocked, a nameless fire rushed to the top of her head. Without thinking, she slapped Jiang Huashan's shoulder hard. Seeing that she didn't react at all, she became even more angry and slapped her back and buttocks several times.

"Are you mentally ill? Why don't you listen to me? Do you want to be kicked out by the Shen family? I tell you, if the Shen family doesn't want us, you can only go back to Huaicheng. Don't expect me to take you with me as a burden!"

Fang Mei's hands were hurt from the beating, but Jiang Huashan remained expressionless. Seeing her like this, Fang Mei flew into a rage and raised his hand to hit her in the face.

Jiang Huashan frowned and dodged to the side without making a sound. Fang Mei's slap missed and he was furious. "How dare you hide?"

Jiang Huashan looked at her calmly, "Why can't I hide? I don't understand why you're so mean to me, Mom? Grandma says people should be honest and trustworthy, and honest children are worthy of praise. Why didn't I lie, not only did you not praise me, but you also hit me?"

Fang Mei was stunned by the question again. After a moment of hesitation, she turned angry and said, "Is now the time to be honest? You are just like your grandmother, stubborn and stubborn. That's why you died with no good results!"

Jiang Huashan's face suddenly darkened, and a dark current rose in her eyes. "Mom, don't forget why we were able to enter Shen Garden? If you don't want to be kicked out by the Shen family, you'd better always remember grandma's kindness. If grandpa knew that you were so disrespectful to grandma, even I can't guarantee that you can continue to stay in the Shen family."

The anger on Fang Mei's face froze instantly. Jiang Huashan in front of her felt unfamiliar to her, but she soon sensed something unexpected and looked overjoyed. "According to you, we won't be kicked out this time?"

Jiang Huashan lowered his eyelids slightly, effectively hiding the sarcasm in his eyes. "The old man said he could give me another chance. As long as Suier forgives me, he won't pursue the matter."

"Really!" Fang Mei felt relieved. She glanced at Jiang Huashan awkwardly and forced a flattering smile. "Shanshan, it was Mom's fault just now. Mom was too anxious. You know, life out there is not easy, let alone us orphans and widows."

Jiang Huashan had a blank expression on her face. "Don't worry, Mom. If you are really kicked out by the Shen family, you can just take care of your sister. I won't be a burden to you."

Fang Mei's smile froze. "What Mom said just now was just an angry remark. You must not take it to heart. You are my child. I will not abandon you even if I starve to death."

Jiang Huashan curled the corners of her mouth. Her father died not long after she was born, and her mother left her to her grandmother. Because she lacked the company of her parents since childhood, she especially longed for maternal love.

At that time, she was young and ignorant, and the concept of abandonment had never been in her mind. She thought it was natural for parents to love their children.

But... I later realized that parental love is indeed natural, but her mother just wasn't one of them.

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