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"In the future, whatever your sister enjoys, you will not be lacking either. You are all I have left of my family; you must understand this," she said, dragging me into the abyss.
I still remember the time when the news of my secret meeting with Xu Jinwei, the tutor at the Imperial Academy, spread like wildfire, leaving me surrounded by enemies.
Xu Jinwei held the acceptance letter from the Imperial Academy, a smug smile on her face. "Look at you; you've never been better than me."
"Don't blame me; blame your unfortunate timing. If it weren't for you, I would be my parents' only child. All their love would be poured into me, but you insist on competing with me. Mother is preparing to bring me back to Ye Residence as the young lady, and she wants to take you back too. Tell me, how can you bear that? You are simply unworthy to stand beside me. Since I cannot change her mind, I will destroy you completely."
Despair washed over me as I looked at the sister I once respected. Why was she like this? Was it simply because I was her sister? Clearly, our parents had showered her with affection since childhood; why could she not allow me even a tiny fraction of it?
In my heartache, I chose to end it all by jumping off a building, unwilling to continue living in such agony.
At the graduation banquet of Hua Zhang Academy, I saw Xu Jinwei again after a long time. Dressed in white, she seemed to be the same proud and favored person from before.
If she loved to put on airs so much, then I would unveil her hypocritical mask in place of my former self.
Upon seeing me, a cold glint flashed in her eyes as she gracefully approached with two glasses of wine.
Without changing her expression, she handed me one glass. "Congratulations on your graduation, sister."
I looked at her and smirked slightly. "I dare not drink what you offer; after all, I still remember how nearly lost my life after drinking the tea you gave me."
Back then, in an effort to win our father's favor, I had studied day and night until I finally caught up with Xu Jinwei. Little did I know that this action would infuriate her.
She had mixed chestnut powder—something I was allergic to—into my tea, causing me to fall ill and miss the exam.
At that time, she showed no remorse whatsoever. When I told our father about it, he remained indifferent as if her actions were perfectly justified.
Now, she still cleverly pretended to be repentant. Unfortunately for her, her acting was poor and full of flaws.
Despite this, she forced a sincere expression and said, "I didn't mean to; I just want to clear the air between us."
For some reason, I reached out and snatched the other cup from her hand, pushing the glass she offered to my lips. With a bright smile, I said, "Cheers."
I then discreetly felt for the handkerchief hidden in my sleeve.
She initially showed a look of panic.
After I drained my cup, she suddenly smiled widely and downed her drink in one go.
A sense of foreboding washed over me.
I had been careless.
I wanted to turn and leave, but she grasped my hand tightly just as my father entered the room.
His expression was concerned, resembling that of a caring father. He stepped forward to support me and said, "Oh, Xiao Xiao, why have you drunk so much? Let me take you home."
I immediately refused, "Let go; you are not my father."
Then I turned to my classmates at the table and pleaded, "Help me! I don't want to leave with them."
However, seeing the situation unfold, they only laughed and said, "Sister Jin, you're drunk; let Father take you home first."
No one could have anticipated that a father would harm his own flesh and blood.
Moreover, this father was a renowned scholar.
I understood then that they knew about my discord with Xu Jinwei but were unaware of the grievances between my father and me.
"Calling for help is useless; who can save you now?" Xu Jinwei sneered as we exited the hall.
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