Chapter 2 — Back in 1975 I Sold All My Clothes and Jewelry

Family heirloom? Handwritten letter? Anger rose up in my heart, I just wished I could strangle the scum couple Lam Tinh and Giang Nghi to death. The family heirloom of our Lam family is a piece of jade passed down from our ancestors who worked as royal physicians in the palace. When he got engaged to Giang Nghi, to show his respect, my father specially gave that piece of jade to him. Unexpectedly, it would appear on Lam Tinh now! There's also Giang Nghi's handwritten letter. No wonder in my previous life, no one believed me even though I tried to explain that I was Dean Lam's daughter. At this time, Lam Tinh no longer looked as confused as when she was caught red-handed, but instead looked at me with a smug and provocative look.

"It's okay, it's probably because I miss home so much and don't have the time to do something like this."

"It's still early, get out of the car quickly, don't bother everyone."

A sentence said that was both noble and gentle, making a group of young intellectuals from other places who did not know the truth believe that she was the dean's daughter, and surrounded each other to flatter her.

"Miss Lam is truly a generous person. If anyone dares to take a place in my city, I will definitely report them to the police!"

"That's right, that's right, I heard that Principal Lam is a very upright person, famous in the medical world. Miss Lam is truly a noble lady, even people like that can forgive."

I coldly looked at that scene, leaving only one sentence:

"Lam Tinh, you better not regret it."

The warning was too clear, but Lam Tinh was immersed in everyone's flattery, her whole body seemed to fly into the sky. Hearing my words, she just glanced at me like an alms, completely ignoring me. Before the man wearing glasses chased me out of the car like in my previous life, I took the initiative to carry my bag and leave the car.

"Humph, it seems you still have some self-respect. Dare to tease Dean Lam's daughter, aren't you afraid that in the future there will be a sick person in your family that no one can cure?"

The man chuckled, then slammed the car door shut. The car left in the dust, and the road dust hit me straight. The dirty work clothes are now even more shapeless. I took a deep breath, took the money from the previous sale, and immediately rented a car. What if their car doesn't take me? As long as I have money, can't I return to the city? I want to see what the so-called reception party Jiang Yi prepared is all about! The road was bumpy the whole way, and by the time I got back to the city, it was already night. My two-story villa was brightly lit, people were coming and going, it looked extremely bustling. I immediately understood — this was the so-called “reception party”. I didn't hesitate and walked straight inside. Everyone was busy chatting, no one paid attention to me. I was just about to go upstairs when suddenly someone grabbed me.

"Where do you come from? Do you even dare to come here when you're a beggar? Do you want to steal? I'm telling you, before I call the police, get out of sight!"

A middle-aged woman wearing a floral shirt looked at me with contemptuous eyes, full of hate. Maybe she thought I was a poor person who came here to steal. Before I could open my mouth to explain, a familiar voice rang out.

“Mrs. Phuong, what's going on?”

The woman just now was still fierce immediately changed to a respectful, courteous expression.

"Lady Lam, just now a beggar sneaked in. I don't know if she intended to steal anything. I was afraid of missing my lady's welcome party so I wanted to chase it away."

“Lady Lam” heard that and sighed softly.

"It's just a pitiful person. If it's not really the same path, who would want to bow their head and sell their self-esteem?"

“Let her come in and eat something, but remember to keep an eye on her and don't let her wander around.”

Mrs. Phuong smiled flatteringly:

"Still the kindest lady! She and Principal Lam are truly a match made in heaven!"

"Lady Lam" was flattered but seemed lightheaded, waving the fan in her hand, looking like a truly luxurious lady.

But her eyes glanced at my face, and her expression immediately stiffened.

"Miss... Lam Tu Tu, why... why are you back?"

The person that Mrs. Phuong praised so much as "Lady Lam", is none other than Lam Tinh's biological mother - the maid in my house. In my memory, she always bowed her head respectfully, her appearance was gentle and honest, my whole family trusted her very much. When I was sent to the countryside, my father went to do research elsewhere, leaving only my mother in the house - who rarely communicated and rarely showed up. We also carefully told Aunt Lam to take good care of her mother. Who would have thought that she would harbor the ambition to replace my entire family! My eyes glanced over her body, from the necklace to the jewelry on her hand - all the things my mother used to use! In my previous life, I couldn't return in time. When I returned three years later, both my parents had passed away. I didn't even know how much pain my mother had to endure at home. Sometimes the so-called "because you miss me, you cry until you get sick and then die" is just a lie! I suppressed my anger and stepped closer to Aunt Lam, my voice cold as ice.

“What's wrong, Aunt Lam? Don't you want me to come back?”

Aunt Lam was shaking all over.

“I… I didn't mean that…”

Her voice stuttered with fear, making Mrs. Phuong next to her stunned.

"Lady Lam, you... do you know this beggar girl? Why do you speak to her so politely?"

Aunt Lam hesitated, not knowing how to answer. I have lost all patience. Worried that my mother would be harmed by them, I immediately lifted my feet and went upstairs. Just as soon as she reached the stairs, she immediately bumped into a couple of "new people" walking down hand in hand - Lam Tinh and Giang Nghi. The moment he saw me, Jiang Nghi's eyes flashed with panic, and he immediately reflexively let go of Lam Tinh's hand.

“Tu Tu... why did you come back?”