Chapter 49-1: I Am Different
Upon hearing Luo Sheng's acquiescent response, Luo Yue's
delicate eyebrows arched in surprise. "You really came back on your own
accord?!" Luo Sheng raised her eyebrows: "So what if I did? Are you
going to beat me on Father's behalf?"
That sharp retort left Luo Yue momentarily stunned. Of
course, she didn't have the guts to do such a thing. Being the sole legitimate
daughter of the Luo Family and Father's most beloved daughter, Luo Sheng's
authority in the Luo Mansion was unshakable. Her return meant that her word now
held sway over the entire household.
Thinking of this, Luo Yue felt extremely aggrieved. She
managed to stammer, "If Father wakes up—"
Luo Sheng looked at Luo Yue with a smile that was not quite
a smile, "Wouldn't it be wonderful if Father wakes up?"
"You—" Luo Yue was left speechless once again, her
lips trembling in frustration. Luo Sheng had changed!
In the past, Luo Sheng was known for her unreasonable
behavior. Whenever someone provoked her, she would resort to whipping and
beating them, making her a feared figure in the mansion, except among her
servants.
Surprisingly, now she has developed a newfound skill for
eloquence. However, her eloquence is unlike typical noble girls who speak
kindly but hide sharp intentions behind their words. Instead, Luo Sheng's
eloquence is fierce and direct, making it even more challenging to handle than
deceptive sweetness.
Luo Yue found herself in distress. She would feel deeply
aggrieved when she couldn't win the verbal battle. However, even if she managed
to win the argument, Luo Sheng might resort to physical violence instead.
Seeing that Luo Yue was speechless, Luo Sheng asked calmly:
"Who taught you to point at my nose and speak like this? Was it your birth
mother?"
Her face drained of color, and Luo Yue's eyes betrayed her
panic as she hurriedly replied, "It has nothing to do with my mother.
Please, don't take your anger out on others!"
The mention of Luo Yue's birth mother by Luo Sheng sent a
shiver of fear down the young girl's spine. With their Father currently in a
coma, Luo Yue knew that if Luo Sheng decided to target her birth mother, Dajie
and Erjie would be unable to intervene. As for her several foster brothers -
thinking of them, Luo Yue smiles wryly in her heart.
Though she was young, Luo Yue understood that her brothers
would unquestionably side with Luo Sheng, given her favored position in their
Father's heart. Until one of the foster brothers seized control of their
Father's power, they would continue to treat Luo Sheng respectfully.
Looking at her Father, Commander Luo, lying helpless on the
bed, Luo Yue's eyes filled with pain and helplessness. It would be great if
Father woke up. Father would undoubtedly be furious to learn that Luo Sheng had
returned to the Capital without his consent. By then, Luo Sheng would be
humiliated!
Seeing that the young girl was more or less frightened, Luo
Sheng spoke indifferently, "Just remember, Simei, that any improper words
or actions on your part may implicate your birth mother, considering she raised
you."
Suppressing her urge to challenge Luo Sheng's accusation,
Luo Yue clenched her lips tightly. How could Luo Sheng dare to criticize her
etiquette when her own behavior involved keeping male companions and flirting
with men? Was that considered the proper etiquette?
Even Sheng Sanlang, who was observing from the sidelines,
couldn't help but think: Biaomei seems to have a double standard. This is not
good; her actions might make it difficult for the public to take her words
seriously."
Luo Sheng seemed to sense the unspoken thoughts of the
onlookers and smirked slightly. "What's the matter? Are you not convinced?
Do you think I'm the one lacking etiquette?"
The crowd expressed their agreement through silence. They
don't dare to say anything. Luo Sheng's newfound eloquence was both impressive
and fierce.
Amidst the silence, Luo Sheng's gaze swept across Luo Qing
and her sisters' faces as she nonchalantly remarked, "I am unlike all of
you. After all, I don't have a mother."
The silence persisted as Luo Sheng's reasoning was too
sound, leaving everyone at a loss for words.
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