Transmigration: I Have Storage Space in the Apocalypse-Chapter 700 - 696: Can’t Even Get Close to Them

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Yan Jinxian lowered her face, but her peripheral vision was focused on Yan Jinsu across from her. Despite Yan Jinsu having grown up in the countryside, the contrast between them in this moment made her seem more like a ’young lady’ than Yan Jinxian herself, who had been raised in Beijing since childhood.

With shoulder-length hair, a pair of round and spirited apricot eyes, and enticing red lips—even though she was modestly dressed, the paleness of her small face could not be overlooked.

Especially because, to those with keen eyes, it was obvious that this woman wore no makeup at all; her complexion was naturally fine, with no pretenses.

Confronted with such a stark contrast, Yan Jinxian thought about her own upbringing—how her life of privilege and meticulously cared for skin was seemingly inferior to that of a woman from a rural background. How could her heart be at ease?

Coincidentally, at that moment, Old General Rong emerged, and the area designated for male guests burst into liveliness. Zhou Zhenghui followed behind his grandfather, occasionally nodding and bowing to guests with an air of distinguished charm.

Then, the steward following behind Old General Rong hurried over to Xie Jingzi’s side and invited both Yan Jinsu and Xie Jingzi to come forward.

This drew sidelong glances from many of the ladies present. Inviting Xie Jingzi could be understood, since she was the longevity son’s wife, but inviting Yan Jinsu—what was that about?

Many people were aware that Xie Jingzi’s background was not very prestigious and could only vaguely remember that she had an older brother who was a military officer. But as for which military officer—unless it was one of the few well-acquainted individuals, no one really knew.

Yan Jinsu, upon seeing her husband approach, showed no surprise. However, after she had paid her respects to Old General Rong, she saw another old man looking at her with tearful eyes filled with nostalgia and kindness, which caused her scalp to tingle. What was going on with this elderly gentleman?

"My wife, this is General Tao," said Xie Jingchen as he stepped forward to introduce her.

"General Rong, hello," Yan Jinsu greeted, bending at the waist slightly.

Yet she saw General Tao unexpectedly extending his hand towards her. Yan Jinsu was momentarily confused until Xie Jingchen, realizing his little wife momentarily couldn’t recall the relationship, whispered in her ear: "My wife, General Tao is Grandpa Yan’s father-in-law from his first marriage—that is, Grandpa Yan’s wife’s father."

By familial hierarchy, Yan Jinsu was obliged to address General Tao as her great-grandfather.

It turned out she had previously called him by the wrong family relation. Embarrassed, Yan Jinsu looked at the elderly and frail General Tao, her face flushing as she admitted her mistake:

"Great-grandfather, Ni suffered an accident which led to memory loss, forgetting past events. I hope you won’t hold it against little Ni."

General Tao, who was much older than Grandpa Yan—almost ten years older than the Military Governor—had not been amused at all when Elder Yan, who was much younger than his wife, had sought to marry a daughter from the Tao Family.

Now, half a century later, seeing a face that greatly resembled his daughter in his great-granddaughter, he was deeply moved. Simply nodding with excitement, he extended his trembling, wrinkled hand, indicating for Yan Jinsu to come closer.

"Great-grandfather~" Seeing the old man’s face filled with kindness and excitement, Yan Jinsu obediently stepped forward and extended her small hand to be tightly grasped by the gnarled old hand.

The grip was actually not strong, which also indicated that Old General Tao was now very frail.

"Child, it’s good that you’re alright," General Tao said, his advanced age meaning that the Tao Family had not dared to inform him of the troubles within the Yan family, so it was only in recent days that the old master had found out that his great-granddaughter had been replaced!

It was only after Yan Jinxian’s thoughtless visit to the Tao Family that she accidentally encountered General Tao and came to know of this.

General Tao, who fought in the war of national foundation, is now old and ailing, spending ninety percent of the year in a nursing home. He rarely returns to the Tao house, only coming back to Beijing when his condition is good before the new year.

However, this was discovered by the purposeful Yan Jinxian, who caused a scene at the door, subsequently agitating General Tao, who then lay in bed for half a month, knowing that Yan Jinsu would come here, he finally sought her out.

As for why Yan Jinsu hadn’t visited the Tao Family, it really wasn’t her fault at all. She hadn’t even acknowledged her ancestry with the Yan Family; how could she possibly seek out the Tao Family?

Before the Tao Family, there’s also the Qi family! This is her maternal family. Due to Qi Chunlan’s actions, she is even more reluctant to recognize these relatives, which is why she’s been dragging her feet on acknowledging the Yan Family.

Yan Jinsu always felt that her memory wasn’t complete, she couldn’t grasp what kind of emotions the ’previous her’ had, it would be better to wait for the Soul Crystal to be repaired and regain her memory before deciding.

This situation, although Yan Jinsu did not explain it in person to the Tao Family, Yan Dongsheng had already apologized to the Tao Family on behalf of his daughter, and the Tao Family members all understood this point.

But General Tao was old, living one day without knowing if there would be tomorrow. As soon as he recovered from his illness, he wanted to see his great-granddaughter from outside the family.

This meeting, however, reminded General Tao of his dearly departed daughter, and he was so moved that he couldn’t contain himself.

From a distance, Yan Jinxian saw General Tao and stood up excitedly with a surprised expression, just in time to see General Tao holding Yan Jinsu’s small hand with reddening eyes, silently wiping away tears—

’Despicable woman!’ Yan Jinxian roared in her heart.

Why did all her relatives, as soon as they saw Yan Jinsu, unconditionally favor her?!

Why did everyone look at Yan Jinsu with pity and guilt?

Yan Jinxian clenched her small fist, standing lost and devastated at a distance, watching the heartwarming and loving scene unfolding before her eyes, yet her heart was bleeding.

She just wanted to return to her previous life; why was this so difficult?

And Yan Jinsu, just because she had the blood of the Yan and Tao Families, she could have it all?! freeωebnovēl.c૦m

"Xiao Xian, don’t despair. General Tao is old and values blood ties more than anything. Things turning out this way is not your fault. You were just an infant back then. Ah, stop looking. Just live your own life well... As time passes, perhaps they could accept you again."

Chen Jiafeng suddenly noticed Yan Jinxian stand up agitatedly and run toward the front silently; she followed worriedly and saw the situation in the male guest area clearly. Comfortingly, she patted Yan Jinxian’s shoulder and consoled her.

"Aunt Chen, I’m in so much pain... A year ago, these were all my dearest relatives. But now, I can’t even get close to them!"

Yan Jinxian, realizing someone was paying attention to her, instinctively let her eyes brim with tears. After hearing Chen Jiafeng’s words, she pretended to be overwhelmed and threw herself into her arms, crying woefully:

"Aunt Chen, I never meant to compete with her for favor, I just want to go home! They were my family for a lifetime, and now not one of them is willing to acknowledge me. I really don’t know what’s the point of living anymore!"

Upon hearing Yan Jinxian cry so sorrowfully and genuinely, and thinking of how she once lived like a princess but now she can only stay in such a place by being a wife, Chen Jiafeng felt injustice on behalf of Yan Jinxian!

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