Return to before death

Today, after all the twists and turns, she has returned here, but this time it will be the last.

Before, it was about going home; this time, it was about packing up and heading to my new home.

However, the new home is probably warmer than the old one, since it houses her best friend Yu Xiao and Ji Wenhai, a vibrant couple that is pleasing to the eye.

In the instant she was lost in thought, Zong Zhengqing got out of the car, naturally put his arm around her waist, and bent down to tidy her wind-blown hair.

Yan Ran was momentarily lost in thought, as if they were still as close as before, and nothing had happened.

But immediately, she took a step to the side, avoiding his hand.

Zongzhengqing sighed and did not try to close the distance between the two.

"Let's go." They were already at the door, and he couldn't just leave without even taking his things because he made Yan Ran uncomfortable.

"Mm," Yan Ran replied politely, following behind Zong Zhengqing.

She had the key to the main gate of the Zong family's house in her bag, but the bag was left at Yu Xiao's house, so she couldn't possibly keep it with her. Therefore, she had to leave the task of opening the door to him.

It's time to find a time to return the key to him, Yan Ran thought to herself.

Just as Zong Zhengqing's hand touched the door, the door was suddenly opened from the inside, and a face that resembled Zong Zhengqing appeared in their line of sight.

It was obvious that the person who came out was Zong Zhengjing.

"Yan Ran... why are you back?" Zong Zhengjing's expression was somewhat blank. He never expected that Yan Ran would be willing to return to the Zong family, after all, her attitude before was still very assertive.

But now this scene was right in front of him, and she had come back with Zong Zhengqing.

So she still can't let go? Zongzheng Jing felt a mix of relief and disappointment.

Fortunately, she was willing to come back. What's disappointing is that she still can't forget Zong Zhengqing. Just from the fact that she was willing to come back after he hurt her many times, you can see how deep her feelings for him are.

"I just came back to pick up some things," Yan Ran replied patiently. "I'll leave as soon as I get them, it won't take much time. If you have something to do, go ahead and do it, don't worry about me."

She could naturally see Zong Zhengjing's inner thoughts from his eyes.

It is said that a person's eyes are the windows to their soul, and many people's thoughts are often revealed through their eyes, even Zong Zhengjing is no exception.

Yan Ran works as a journalist, and her forte is observing details. She also has some knowledge of how to deduce someone's inner thoughts from their expressions, since this involves psychology.

"I see." Zongzheng Jing smiled knowingly. He knew that Yan Ran was not so easily persuaded.

In fact, she had broken many rules for Zong Zhengqing. Once she made up her mind, nothing could change it, but she chose to believe in Zong Zhengqing time and time again.

In the end, what I received was an even greater betrayal.

Zongzheng made way for the two of them, staring blankly as Yan Ran brushed past him.

He smelled her familiar scent, and felt his fatigue inexplicably dissipate. Only Yan Ran could make him feel at ease.

After entering, Yan Ran quickly scanned the area. The Zong family had not changed at all; even the furnishings were exactly the same as when she left.

Therefore, whether she leaves or not has no impact on the main family at all. Moreover, there is someone in the main family who is eager for her to leave.

"What are you doing back here?"

As if on cue, the moment Yan Ran thought of her mother, her critical words came from above.

Yan Ran looked up and met her dissatisfied gaze, then said in a cool tone, "Come back to get some things."

Suddenly, the matriarch burst out laughing.

Her gaze lingered on Yan Ran, then she shook her head and said sarcastically, "You still have something left at the Zong family? Since you entered the Zong family, everything you've owned has been paid for with the Zong family's money. Even this outfit you're wearing, wasn't it bought for you by Zheng Qing?"

She was telling the truth. From the first day Yan Ran entered the main family, she disliked everything about Yan Ran and changed it from head to toe, claiming that she couldn't bring shame to the main family.

Moreover, the matriarch always found fault with everything Yan Ran liked; in short, everything Yan Ran wore was carefully selected for her by Zong Zhengqing.

As for the outfit she was wearing, it was indeed bought for her by Zong Zhengqing, but she was the one who paid for it.

That day, Zong Zhengqing forgot to bring his wallet, so she had to pay for it herself. He carried it until they returned to the Zong family home, which gave people the illusion that he was giving her something.

Yan Ran had no interest in arguing with the matriarch about these things; it would only waste a lot of time if they kept going back and forth like that.

It's better to finish this quickly.

"I've come to get Tangtang's things back, is that alright?" Since she was going to leave the Zong family anyway, why should she keep putting herself in other people's shoes and making herself suffer? When she was the Zong family's daughter-in-law, Yan Ran would still give the Zong mother some face and listen to whatever the Zong mother said without talking back. But things are different now.

She no longer needed to compromise with her mother-in-law.

The matriarch looked at Yan Ran with a cold gaze, and sneered inwardly. Sure enough, she had been running wild outside, and didn't know how to rein in her personality when she came home.

"Tangtang? Tangtang is a descendant of the Zong family, that is, a member of the Zong family. Her things naturally belong to the Zong family." The Zong mother glanced at Yan Ran and slowly walked down the stairs.

He acted as if he didn't take Yan Ran seriously at all, even though he had always been like that before.

Ignoring the unreasonable arguments of the matriarch, Yan Ran walked straight to her room.

The reason she returned to the Zong family today was to take away Tangtang's things. As for her own belongings left behind at the Zong family, she didn't care about them. All she cared about was Tangtang.

Tangtang is her life!

"Stop! I'm talking to you. You've really forgotten your manners after being away for a few days." But how could the matriarch let Yan Ran off so easily?

She was used to Yan Ran's submissive attitude, so she was naturally unaccustomed to her suddenly starting to talk back to her.

Even though she was already dissatisfied inside, she still maintained her noble image on the surface, raising her head slightly and walking towards Yan Ran step by step.

The matriarch stopped a meter away from Yan Ran, her expression contemptuous. "Do you really think the Zong family will let you go just because you're leaving with nothing? Don't act like you're so wronged. I haven't even settled accounts with you for all the food and drink you've had in the Zong family all these years, and now you're taking advantage of me."

Without hesitation, she blurted out all her thoughts, completely ignoring Zong Zhengqing's increasingly dark face.

Yan Ran's eyes also flashed with anger. She had said long ago that she didn't want to go back to the Zong family. One of the reasons was because of the Zong mother, who was arrogant and looked down on everyone. However, her two sons were both on her side.

It's more accurate to say they were afraid of her than to say they were on her side.

Otherwise, no one could stand her looking like that.