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Jiang Mian had no liking for Mu Xiaomei.

She felt sorry for Jiang Feng and took good care of him, not only because Jiang Feng was the original owner's younger brother.

Furthermore, Jiang Feng had always regarded the original owner as his own sister and felt sorry for her from the bottom of his heart.

However, in the original owner's memories, Jiang Mian had a very bad impression of Mu Xiaomei.

What mother would treat her child like this? What mother would treat her daughter like this?

In the original owner's memories, there were even some fragments that Jiang Mian dared not recall too much.

Because looking back, I feel so sorry for the original owner.

I'm so sad.

Jiang Da was such a devil; he smoked, drank, gambled, and committed domestic violence.

That's absolutely terrifying.

When Jiang Mian was a child, she would always try to stop Jiang Da from beating her mother.

Jiang Da didn't usually lay a hand on her, but she gradually grew up.

Jiang Da continued to beat her without fail, and gradually Jiang Mian discovered that her mother never stopped Jiang Da from beating her.

Even if Jiang Mian wanted to resist or escape.

Mu Xiaomei would earnestly advise her, "It's okay. He's not really a bad person, he just has a bad temper. You'll be fine once he calms down."

The original owner may not have noticed, or perhaps they did notice but didn't want to think that way.

Because thinking that way would be too painful, but as an observer, Jiang Mian looked at these memories.

It's almost clear that after Jiang Mian diverted Jiang Da's attention and venting, Mu Xiaomei...

They might even feel relieved and happy to see it happen.

Because when the original owner was advising Mu Xiaomei to leave this man.

What Mu Xiaomei said to her was—Are you crazy?! That's your dad! Your own dad! I think you just want to break up this family!

Not to mention, this woman also tricked the original owner into going back, which is why Jiang Da stole the money from the original owner.

If it weren't for this, the original owner wouldn't have died from overwork!

While Jiang Da is indeed terrifying, Mu Xiaomei, who aided and abetted evil, is even more chilling.

Because Jiang Mian wouldn't have any expectations of Jiang Da, but she would have expectations of Mu Xiaomei.

But the truth is, the more hopeful they were, the more this mother pushed them into despair.

At that moment, this middle-aged woman with a bitter expression stood right in front of Jiang Mian.

He looked at her with a pained expression.

Jiang Mian couldn't be said to be completely unmoved; she even felt a little like laughing.

"Oh, is there something you need?" Jiang Mian asked in a calm voice.

Mu Xiaomei rubbed her hands together. "Are you... are you alright? How have you been lately?"

Jiang Mian's voice remained calm, "Thanks to you, I only recently returned to school after taking a year off."

Jiang Mian's gaze was devoid of warmth as she met Mu Xiaomei's weathered eyes.

Upon hearing this, Mu Xiaomei involuntarily averted her gaze.

Jiang Mian continued, "What happened before..."

Working two or three jobs every day, not eating or sleeping well, so busy that I have angina, so busy that I have nosebleeds but I dare not stop.

He eventually died from overwork.

If this is considered good, then there shouldn't be anything bad in the world.

However, Jiang Mian only got started before realizing it was unnecessary.

There's no need to say these things to Mu Xiaomei.

She could almost imagine what she would do if she said those things.

The middle-aged woman in front of him, with a pained expression, would apologize and repent to him.

They'll say she had no choice, that she was forced to do it...

These things may or may not have been meaningful to the original owner.

But for Jiang Mian, it meant absolutely nothing.

Her apology was meaningless.

Jiang Mian is not the original owner of this body.

Her kindness towards Jiang Feng stemmed from Jiang Feng's kindness towards her.

As for Jiang Da, she didn't care whether Lu Bozhou used this person to bury a mountain or fill the sea.

The same applies to Mu Xiaomei in front of me.

“…It doesn’t matter anymore,” Jiang Mian said, her voice still very calm, without the slightest fluctuation of emotion.

It sounds almost like talking to a stranger.

No, people have basic goodwill towards strangers.

But Jiang Mian still harbored basic wariness towards the woman in front of her.

Seemingly sensing Jiang Mian's attitude, a hint of panic flashed in Mu Xiaomei's weathered eyes.

"Mian, about what happened last time... about what happened last time... I didn't want it either, he forced me, you know, he always..."

"I already said it's not important anymore," Jiang Mian interrupted her. "If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

Mu Xiaomei was stunned for a moment, then quickly reached out and grabbed her hand, "But, but, I have nowhere to stay in Luocheng. I..."

Jiang Mian curled the corners of her lips into a cold smile as she looked at Mu Xiaomei.

“Then you can go back to Lixian. It’s still early, and there are still buses available,” Jiang Mian said.

Jiang Mian's words were somewhat unexpected to Mu Xiaomei.

She had originally thought that Jiang Mian would let her stay the night before leaving, so there was no need to rush.

Because this eldest daughter, although not talkative, is very gentle and kind at heart.

To everyone's surprise, Jiang Mian had no such intention at all.

Mu Xiaomei had no choice but to bring it up herself, "How about I do it tonight..."

“You can find a hotel yourself; I’ll stay in the school dormitory,” Jiang Mian said.

Mu Xiaomei's heart sank deeper and deeper, and she became increasingly panicked.

Something seemed to be spiraling out of control, but she was powerless to do anything about it.

Mu Xiaomei was already used to it. No matter what, her daughter would always forgive her and understand her.

But now Jiang Mian's attitude is completely different from before.

Mu Xiaomei got anxious and kept holding onto Jiang Mian's hand.

"Mian, please forgive Mom. Mom knows she was wrong. I was sorry for what I did to you last time. Please forgive Mom this once, okay?"

Jiang Mian didn't really want to waste words, but after hearing Mu Xiaomei's words and seeing Mu Xiaomei grabbing her wrist, she decided to stop talking.

Jiang Mian frowned, the words of argument she was about to say were already on the tip of her tongue.

The words he wanted to say on behalf of the original owner were already on the tip of his tongue!

However, theory is the least effective way to deal with people who want to morally blackmail you.

The more I argue, the more immoral I seem to become.

She's a mother, you've already apologized, what more do you want?

She's your mother, you know. Even if she doesn't respect you, what can you do about it?

That's your father. Even if he hits you, what can you do about it?

That's your home! Even if they sell you, it's definitely for your own good!

There will always be different voices trying to morally blackmail many women.

Many women spend their entire lives trapped in this kind of absurd moral blackmail.

Mu Xiaomei herself was trapped in this kind of trap for her entire life.

He was even thinking of using such a trap to imprison his daughter again.

The original owner died while struggling to escape from prison.

Jiang Mian, however, had no intention of playing along.

She still had a slight smile on her lips, and her voice was very calm, "What are you saying? Of course I'm not blaming you. I will definitely forgive you. I've forgiven you every time."

Jiang Mian changed the subject, "But I don't allow outsiders to stay at my accommodation."