Zhu Yanyi never approached people who had nothing to do with her. She saw the jealousy in Jia Yao’s eyes and knew she was not easy to get along with. Do not think children are harmless. Sometimes, children are the most dangerous. Especially one with such scary eyes at such a young age. Who knows what she would do when she grows up? Because she is young, she acts on instinct without thinking. She does not understand right or wrong. It is better to stay away from such people. After seeing Jia Yao’s jealous look, Zhu Yanyi decided to keep her distance. She would never get close to this girl.
Jia Yao was indeed jealous. Her family lived next door to the Cheng family. Since childhood, she followed her mother into the Cheng house. It was said that whenever Cheng Chen had food, her mother would find a way for her to take some. As she grew slightly older, she often ate meals at the Cheng house, acting like a member of the family. If the Cheng family did not say otherwise, everyone would think she was the Cheng family’s young miss. She did not know what kind of family the Chengs were. She only heard from her mother that someone in the Cheng family was a high official. So, she had a thought since childhood: follow the Cheng family, and she would have a future. Therefore, she always played with Cheng Chen. Her mother told her that if she could marry into the Cheng family, she would never worry about food or clothes.
A child’s thoughts are direct. Since Mom said it was good, it must be good. So, she always followed Cheng Chen. However, the men in the Cheng family, both old and young, disliked her behavior. They only tolerated her because she was a child and did not want to drive her away.
Do not underestimate eight-year-old Cheng Chen. His upbringing taught him to distinguish good from bad. Clearly, Jia Yao approached him with a purpose. So, he was naturally unwilling.
Therefore, Cheng Chen had disliked Jia Yao since kindergarten. But Jia Yao liked to follow him anyway. It was a kind of unfortunate fate.
Jia Yao saw Cheng Chen carefully protecting Zhu Yanyi. She even gave Zhu Yanyi the toy she wanted. Instantly, she got angry. Children show anger directly. She rushed over, snatched the toy from Zhu Yanyi’s hand, and pushed Zhu Yanyi hard. Zhu Yanyi was stunned and almost fell. She did not expect this child to show her dislike so directly.
“Jia Yao, what are you doing?” Cheng Chen helped Zhu Yanyi up and glared at Jia Yao. Cheng Xu, who was reading nearby, saw the scene and came over. She looked at Jia Yao. Cheng Xu also disliked this girl. But Cheng Xu was six years older than Cheng Chen. Obviously, she had more skill at hiding her emotions.
“Brother Cheng Chen, you are biased. Last time I wanted to play with your ship, you wouldn’t let me. Why give it to her?” Jia Yao complained. She shed tears as she spoke. In modern terms, she was a perfect "white lotus."
Zhu Yanyi opened her mouth wide and blinked. “Those tears fall so fast.”
Cheng Xu, Cheng Chen, and Zhu Yali looked at Zhu Yanyi, wanting to laugh but also feeling speechless. Even Jia Yao, who was crying, stopped. She just opened her mouth wide, looking at Zhu Yanyi. She could not believe Zhu Yanyi would say such things.
Zhu Yanyi looked innocent. “I didn’t say anything wrong. This big sister cries whenever she wants. She is so good at it. My Grandpa said many great people learn to cry and smile first. It means saying different things to different people. This big sister cries whenever she wants. It must be one of those skills. She cries so beautifully, just like on TV.”