Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Birthday GiftAt that time, she didn’t understand: people who don’t like you will find even the way you breathe wrong.

    What’s the point of trying so hard to please them?

    In this lifetime, she finally understood.

    If they don’t like her, then let them not like her.

    Why should she try to please them?

    How others treat her is how she’ll treat them in return.

    She only needs to live well herself and be good to those who like her—that’s enough.

    As for what gift to give Mu Chengzhu...

    Yun Shifei had originally considered actually buying a test prep book to give to Mu Chengzhu.

    But after thinking about it, that gift seemed too outrageous.

    These days, she preferred to keep a low profile.

    She thought for a moment while glancing at things placed on her desk, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

    In her previous life, he had such a love for luxury and riches that he endured disgust to associate with her, even going so far as to kill her.

    This would suit him just fine.

    She casually wrapped it up, and it became an appropriate gift.

    She brought it to the Mu Family.

    Together with Yun Sisi.

    Yun Sisi looked at the gift box Yun Shifei had wrapped and asked with an expression full of curiosity, "Sister, what are you giving to Brother Mu?"

    "Just a casual gift."

    Casual? Yun Sisi didn’t believe her one bit.

    The gift Yun Shifei would give Mu Chengzhu was undoubtedly one she had selected with great care.

    Just like her own gift—she had chosen to give Mu Chengzhu a cup.

    Because a cup symbolizes a lifetime.

    Her Brother Mu would surely like it.

    Thinking of this, Yun Sisi flashed a shy smile.

    She grew even more curious about what Yun Shifei had decided to give Mu Chengzhu.

    At this moment, the Mu Family villa’s large front doors were wide open, and the butler stood by the entrance welcoming guests to the birthday party.

    Because it was a birthday for the younger generation, celebrating with peers was more lively. The Mu couple let Mu Chengzhu organize it himself and invite whomever he liked without interfering much.

    The Mu Family had always been open-minded with their family rules, and both Mu Chengzhu and Mu Jiayu had never given them cause to worry.

    Yun Shifei and Yun Sisi stepped into the Mu Family home.

    This was Yun Shifei’s second visit to the Mu Family.

    The first time was for a gathering between the two families.

    But Yun Sisi had been here many times before; she grew up playing with Mu Chengzhu and Mu Jiayu.

    She frequently visited the Mu Family home.

    The Mu couple particularly liked her.

    "Sisi is here." Upon seeing Yun Sisi, Mu Chengzhu’s mother, Chen Min, warmly approached and looked her over. "The dress you’re wearing today is new, isn’t it? Auntie hasn’t seen it before, and it’s so pretty!"

    Yun Sisi was wearing a princess dress, her black hair tied with a pink ribbon. Altogether, she appeared both elegant and refined.

    Right now, a sweet smile hung on her small face as she said shyly, "Auntie, don’t flatter me. I’m not that pretty. You’re much prettier, Auntie. How do you maintain yourself so well? If I can be as beautiful as you when I reach your age, I’d be thrilled."

    Yun Sisi had always been the sweet-talker, making Chen Min extraordinarily pleased.

    "You smart little thing—always so good with words." Chen Min chuckled and shook her head.

    She exchanged a few more pleasantries with Yun Sisi and even asked about her grades.

    Then, she finally noticed Yun Shifei, who had entered with Yun Sisi.

    She smiled and nodded politely at Yun Shifei.

    As for this daughter the Yun Family had reclaimed, Chen Min didn’t have many interactions with her.

    Her impression was already biased toward Yun Sisi. Plus, this young lady, whom she had crossed paths with a few times before, was rather unlikeable—awkward in conversation yet obviously trying to overcompensate with purposefully contrived behaviors. Chen Min saw through it at a glance.

    Such deep scheming at a young age only made Chen Min dislike her more.

    Far better was Yun Sisi, whose sunny and outgoing nature won her favor.

    Yun Shifei sensed the scrutiny in Chen Min’s gaze but said nothing, pretending not to notice.

    In the past, she had deliberately tried to win favor with Mu Xudong and Chen Min to get Mu Chengzhu to like her.

    But she had never done such things before and was clumsy about it, which Chen Min immediately saw through.

    No wonder Chen Min didn’t like her.

    In this lifetime, she wouldn’t engage in such behavior again.

    Now, she simply greeted Chen Min politely and stood quietly to the side.

    This time, she hadn’t gone out of her way to strike up conversation? Chen Min was mildly surprised but said nothing. Soon, she turned to greet other children.

    "Sisi, you’re here." Mu Jiayu descended the stairs, cheerily calling out to Yun Sisi.

    She was dressed beautifully as well.

    "Jiayu."

    "Let me tell you, my brother looks so handsome today! Just wait until you see him."

    Yun Sisi’s cheeks flushed slightly. "Brother Mu has always been handsome."

    "True. Otherwise, how would so many girls like him?"

    At this, she glanced at Yun Shifei.

    Suddenly remembering something, she turned to Yun Shifei and asked, "Yun Shifei, what gift are you giving my brother?"

    She had conspired with Yun Sisi in advance.

    They would definitely question Yun Shifei about her gift to Mu Chengzhu.

    Then, they would publicly unveil it and take the opportunity to humiliate her.

    "Nothing special," Yun Shifei replied lightly.

    Mu Jiayu stared at the gift Yun Shifei held. With such a generic wrapping, it was impossible to guess what was inside.

    "Let me take a look." Without waiting for permission, Mu Jiayu reached out to grab her gift.

    Yun Shifei took a step back, annoyed by Mu Jiayu’s behavior.

    No matter how much she disliked her, wasn’t this crossing the line?

    She knew well that retreating would only embolden Mu Jiayu.

    So, she had no choice but to stop this from escalating.

    She asked Mu Jiayu directly, "Whose birthday is it today? Yours or your brother’s?"

    "My brother’s..."

    "Is my gift for you or your brother?"

    "For my brother."

    "Then what right do you have to open it?"

    "You..." Mu Jiayu wanted to retort, but Yun Shifei’s sharp rejoinder had left her speechless.

    Wasn’t Yun Shifei supposed to be timid and scared of her? Why was she suddenly so outspoken? Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She glanced at Yun Sisi.

    Yun Sisi clenched her teeth in frustration. So this was Yun Shifei’s strategy—did she really think they couldn’t find a way to see her gift?

    "Sister, Jiayu is Brother Mu’s sister. As long as Brother Mu agrees, she can look at your gift."

    "That’s right. My brother said I should organize the gifts people are giving him and even asked me to check what you bought for him."

    Mu Jiayu hadn’t actually asked Mu Chengzhu. But knowing how much Mu Chengzhu disliked Yun Shifei, he’d probably reject any gift from her anyway.

    She still remembered when she mentioned to Mu Chengzhu that Yun Sisi wanted Yun Shifei to attend his birthday party. His face had turned dark.

    It was terrifying.

    She didn’t know what Yun Shifei had done to provoke her brother to hate her so much.

    She’d never seen such an expression on her brother’s face before.

    With Mu Jiayu’s claim, Yun Shifei found herself cornered.

    Seeing Mu Jiayu genuinely collecting and documenting other people’s gifts for Mu Chengzhu, Yun Shifei had no choice but to comply.

    After all, her gift had been casually chosen anyway.

    She knew Mu Chengzhu wouldn’t accept it—so why waste the money on him?

    Yun Shifei handed her gift to Mu Jiayu. Mu Jiayu’s face lit up with a victorious smile.

    She tore open Yun Shifei’s gift wrapping, but upon seeing the contents, froze.

    What the heck is this?