An Ran trembled and asked, just a single sentence, but it carried countless suppressed emotions.
In her heart, she still believed that this foster father would be partial to her.
After all, it was her father who brought her back.
Even though he had blamed her for the death of his mother, later when Sun Xuehui made things difficult for her, he would still stand up and speak for her.
Even if the results were always the same.
An Youcai didn't expect An Ran to ask him, his body slightly startled, but he still kept his head down, his voice somewhat hoarse, "Your mother's opinion... is my opinion."
Getting An Youcai's answer, An Ran turned to go back to her room.
After all, she was not their biological daughter. In this household, Sun Xuehui constantly reminded her of her identity. What right did she have left to demand them to treat her as their own daughter?
"Wait, there's something unfinished yet."
Sun Xuehui called out to stop An Ran once again.
An Ran turned her head, only to see An Youcai tugging on Sun Xuehui's arm, but she flung it away.
"One more thing, you're 20 now, your mother has found a good family for you, you should know, President Chen's son from your dad's partner company, he's 22, quite a suitable match for your age. In a few days, pick a date to meet if there's no issue, the marriage will be settled."
Sun Xuehui went on endlessly, sipping tea as she spoke, completely unaware of An Ran's pale complexion.
The An Family adopted her, but her grandmother raised her for the first 12 years. An Youcai and his wife didn't even bother with her. These three years after her grandmother's death, though she attended school, she didn't miss any house chores.
"I'm just 20, I don't want to get married."
Finally finding her voice, An Ran retorted.
"You must marry even if you don't want to. Do you plan to stay at home forever? Live as a princess forever? Or is President Chen's son not deserving of you? Don't forget, you're just the foster daughter of the An Family. President Chen and your dad are partners, President Xu already ended the cooperation with your dad, if President Chen also ends it, your dad's company will be done for. If you marry President Chen's son, it will only strengthen the relationship between our two families. Do you understand? I've raised you for so many years, now is your time to repay us."
Sun Xuehui tapped on the wooden table, the sound "bang bang bang" echoed.
It also echoed in An Ran's heart, making her feel despair for the first time in her life.
"I don't want to marry, I'll remember the kindness the An Family has shown me, and when I'm capable, I'll repay you and Dad well. Please don't make me marry now."
She pleaded almost desperately.
"You're capable now, marrying into the Chen Family is the best repayment for your dad and me. Enough, no more talking, it's settled. Just stay home these few days and don't go out. Also, your phone, Mom will keep it for now."
After Sun Xuehui finished, An Sijia came over, holding An Ran's phone and wallet.
When did she go to her room?
An Sijia met An Ran's gaze and smiled, "Sister, congratulations."