Ruan Fuxi carefully observed the female lead before her, unable to help but admire her in silence. Indeed, she possessed the clean and resilient aura described in novels, exuding a vibrant spirit of self-improvement.
Fortunately, Ruan Fuxi had arrived at a time that was not too late; she had not yet truly had the chance to do anything to the female lead. Their backgrounds had only been discovered yesterday. The original owner of her body, in a panic over being an impostor and fearing she would be cast out by the Ruan family, had decided to invite Ruan Anmu out under the guise of a rural leisure trip, hoping to create an accident that would make her disappear from this world.
Since learning about her true identity, Ruan Anmu had felt a mix of anxiety, unease, anticipation, and a hint of wariness towards Ruan Fuxi. Although she did not resent Ruan Fuxi or feel that she was usurping the luxurious life that should have been hers, she was aware that in stories featuring such dual identities, resentment and conflict were often inevitable. Moreover, she had heard that Ruan Fuxi's temperament was not particularly gentle.
Despite agreeing to meet, Ruan Anmu remained cautious. She had told her classmates that if she did not report back within half an hour, they should call the police. Her curiosity about what Ruan Fuxi truly intended drove her to come here. Did she really just want to invite her for fun? She wanted to understand what kind of person Ruan Fuxi was.
Ruan Anmu recalled her own childhood; her family had been quite happy. Although their circumstances were not as affluent as the Ruan family's, they never lacked for food or clothing, and she had been treated like a little princess. However, after her parents' untimely death and the family assets being seized by uncles, she was sent to an orphanage, and life became difficult.
Therefore, Ruan Anmu's attitude towards Ruan Fuxi was calm. Although she felt somewhat awkward about their differing statuses, she harbored no hostility. In fact, she even thought that if Ruan Fuxi shared similar thoughts as hers, they might become friends or even sisters. This was also why she did not refuse Ruan Fuxi's invitation.
Ruan Anmu was studying medicine at university and had a keen interest in traditional Chinese medicine. Earlier, she had spotted a medicinal herb by the roadside and became curious enough to take a closer look. Now she had caught up with the two of them.
Yu Qi stood nearby, feeling anxious. Why did Ruan Fuxi suddenly change her mind? Was it possible that she really intended to become sisters with Ruan Anmu?
Ruan Fuxi paid no mind to Yu Qi's thoughts as she walked over to Ruan Anmu's side and smiled while introducing the area: "This hill was purchased by my elder brother during his university years for raising wild boars. It started as just a casual project but unexpectedly became quite popular—especially after a tourist attraction opened nearby two years ago. The flavor of these wild boars is particularly delightful, so we established a rural leisure business here that has been thriving."
Ruan Fuxi genuinely liked the original female lead's character and certainly did not intend to eliminate Ruan Anmu as depicted in the novels. On the contrary, she wanted to protect her.
Ruan Anmu seemed surprised by this newfound closeness; she felt a mix of happiness and nervousness in her heart.
As she listened to Ruan Fuxi's words, her gaze inevitably fell upon her profile. From the moment Ruan Anmu first met her, she knew that this girl, who had lived in the Ruan family in the capital for nearly ten years, possessed an extraordinary beauty. Her face seemed to be meticulously crafted by Nüwa herself, sweet and delicate, with a pure complexion. Her almond-shaped eyes added an air of innocence and fragility to her appearance.
Ruan Anmu recalled the rumors she had heard about the other girl in the capital, feeling that they were nothing but slander. How could such a beautiful girl be a haughty, domineering, and foolish vase? As someone who appreciated beauty, she refused to believe it!
Lost in thought as she admired Ruan Fuxi's profile, Ruan Anmu couldn't help but reflect on how lovely her voice sounded as well. When her elder brother gifted her the mountain for farming and the family business at the age of eighteen, she thought that now, since Ruan Fuxi was the true daughter of the Ruan family, all of it would eventually be transferred to her name.
Ruan Fuxi remembered how the original owner had caused countless troubles and made a fool of herself over the years, with the Ruan family always bailing her out. All of this was based on the premise that she was a daughter of the Ruan family. Now that the true heiress had returned, it was only natural for her to return everything belonging to the Ruan family to its rightful owner.
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