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"Go away, I don't want to see you." Jiang Yi sat back on the bed and casually threw a pillow at Chi Ruiche, like an angry hedgehog raising its sharp quills.

Chi Ruiche caught the flying pillow, turned slightly to look at Jiang Yi, and said, "Yi Yi, I was wrong."

"You promised me you would tell me everything from now on."

Hearing the commotion downstairs, Jiang Yang ran upstairs, leaned against the door, and knocked. "Get up and eat. This is something I don't want you to know. It has nothing to do with Xiao Che."

"Unrelated? Even if you didn't tell me, he would have kept it from me." Jiang Yi glared at Chi Ruiche, her displeasure evident in her eyes. "Get out of my way."

"Okay, I'm leaving." Jiang Yang raised his hand, shrugged, glanced at Chi Ruiche, and thought to himself: You're on your own now.

Chi Ruiche remained silent for a moment, then hugged the person in front of him tightly without saying a word. He was tall and strong, with broad arms, and whispered soothingly, "I'm sorry."

Jiang Yi took a deep breath. "Do you know that I want to stand with you, instead of being a child you protect?"

Chi Ruiche's wispy hair fell down, obscuring his eyebrows, and his expression was gentle. He patted his back helplessly and said, "Are you hungry? Let's go eat."

“Chi Ruiche,” Jiang Yi solemnly declared, cupping Chi Ruiche’s face in her hands, and then carefully repeated and emphasized, “I don’t like you using the guise of doing what’s best for me to hide things from me.”

Jiang Yang and Wang Ruozhi sat at the dining table, drinking soup with their heads down. When they looked up, they met Jiang Yi's unpleasant expression. Jiang Yang was about to speak when Wang Ruozhi gently kicked him.

Jiang Yang nodded reluctantly. Jiang Yi glared at him and told him not to speak and to eat obediently.

At the table, no one spoke because of Jiang Guoqing's matter. Jiang Yi pulled his rice more forcefully, "Brother, Dad... what are Jiang Guoqing's plans?"

"Go where he belongs, and you'll never have to worry about him hurting you again."

"Is Jiang Xue also one?"

"You've softened your heart?" Jiang Yang took a sip of soup. "There are lotus seeds in this soup, so it's a bit bitter."

"No, don't tell Grandpa."

Jiang Yang wiped his hands and took out an envelope. "This letter is from a trust institution that Mom put in. It's for you."

Jiang Yi solemnly accepted the letter. The four characters "To Xiao Yi" were in her mother's handwriting. Tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, and her expression gradually became serious. The delicate handwriting leaped onto the paper, slowly telling her story.

"Xiao Yi, when you receive this letter, your mother may no longer be by your side. It is a pity that I will not be able to see my daughter wear a wedding dress and become a bride, marrying the person you love."

Mom gave all the company shares to your brother. I hope you're not angry. I don't want you to feel restricted. Just be yourself.

My daughter, don't forget to be good to yourself, and don't always blame yourself for your mistakes. You are Mommy's freest little princess.

In the days to come, remember happiness, and may many more wonderful things accompany you. I will always be in your heart, and always be with you.

Jiang Yi's tears fell one by one, then two, then like raindrops. Her lips trembled, and a low sob came from her mouth. She clutched the letter in her hand.

Chi Ruiche pulled her into his arms, letting her lean on his shoulder and let her tears flow freely.

Jiang Yang covered his eyes and glanced at her; his red-rimmed eyes betrayed him. "Mom's illness was diagnosed a long time ago, and she knew it herself. Jiang Guoqing drugged her more than once. He thought he was foolproof, but who knew Mom..."

"Brother, let him spend his whole life atoning for his sins."

Chi Ruiche gently patted her back, cupping her hand in his own, his warm palm conveying strength. His tender gaze and gentle touch seemed to want to dispel her unease and pain.

"Although Mom said she didn't want you to join the Jiang family, I hope you can make your own choice without being bound by anything." Jiang Yang smiled faintly, conveying warmth.

"it is good."

Jiang Yi sniffed, nodded heavily, and calmed herself. Everyone was thinking of her; everyone was like a star in the darkness illuminating the night sky.