CHAPTER 150: CHAPTER 150 CLEAR COGNITION

In truth, when Ji Yu said these words, she already knew it was impossible for them to coexist harmoniously.

"Why are you so impervious to reason?" Lin Wenyan, for the first time, realized how stubborn a person could be.

Even if they weren’t family, could this kind of detachment be considered right?

"Yu, I think it’d be better for you to calm down. Perhaps it’s because of what Lin Chujian said to you that you’ve developed some grievances against the Lin family, but honestly, they’re not as terrible as you think."

Gu Qixiao still hoped Ji Yu would understand this point. Some people were indeed awful, but that issue belonged to the individual.

"I don’t know how they’ve discussed things, but from my perspective, this matter seems to have no room for negotiation."

Since she disliked them, there was no need to think about it anymore.

Pointless matters need not be addressed.

"I’ve already said I don’t like this kind of life, so whatever you say is meaningless to me."

Just as things hit an impasse, Ji Yu’s parents from the Ji family also arrived at the scene. Seeing the situation, their expressions turned grave.

"I don’t know what your family intends, but our Yu isn’t some orphaned child nobody wants. You’ve seen the current situation — Yu doesn’t want to go back."

To the members of the Ji family, Ji Yu was unquestionably their daughter.

But reality seemed to differ slightly from what they expected.

Seeing this couple before him, Lin Wenyan suddenly began to wonder if Ji Yu’s temperament had been learned from them; otherwise, how could they be so alike?

"I mean no disrespect — I only came to ask Doctor Ji about the matter regarding surgery. I believe Doctor Ji understands that, for a young woman, her face is something she undoubtedly cares about..."

"But all my other patients care about their faces too. For them, these kinds of matters are unfair, and the way you bring it up feels like charity." Ji Yu hadn’t intended to obsess over this issue, but seeing them repeatedly bringing it up, she was too weary to explain further.

"Alright, let’s discuss your issues later."

Her thoughts were entirely preoccupied with this matter.

She needed additional time to deal with her patients’ concerns.

Ji Yu’s parents from the Ji family understood her mindset well, so they decisively blocked Lin Wenyan’s path. "There’s no need for you to seek out Yu directly. If you have something to discuss, you can talk to us instead."

They had long since made their decision: if Ji Yu ever desired to connect with them, they wouldn’t stand in her way, but the current circumstances spoke to something entirely different.

"You might be misunderstanding something." Lin Wenyan tried to explain, but their hostility toward him rendered any explanation futile — they wouldn’t agree regardless.

Ji Yu herself didn’t understand what had transpired. After leaving the scene with Gu Qixiao, she made it clear: under no circumstances would she have any connection to the Lin family.

"Even if you’re collaborating with the Lin family, it’s absolutely impossible for there to be anything between us. I think you understand what I mean."

Evidently, Ji Yu had some misunderstandings about the situation.

For a moment, Gu Qixiao wasn’t sure what to say. "You’re mistaken, Yu. My collaboration with them has nothing to do with you."

He knew Ji Yu had always been sensitive about these matters, and there was no way he’d impose them upon her.

But for Ji Yu, these issues seemed irrelevant. Perhaps she thought they were a waste of time, which was why she now wanted to leave.

"Let’s stop talking about this. After this, I ask that you not bring up the Lin family again. As for their behavior, all I can say is they might very well have some inherent mental issues."

With that, Ji Yu turned and left.

However, Ji Yu clearly underestimated these people’s determination, as they managed to track down the Ji family directly.

When the Ji family parents saw Elder Lin, they found it hard to simply drive him away. For someone of his age, they couldn’t rashly act.

"Whatever your intentions are, go ahead and speak plainly. Our Yu has long lived happily with us; she doesn’t need to return to a family like yours."

Elder Lin scrutinized everything about the Ji family, his mind filled with silent disdain. Nonetheless, he maintained a veneer of courtesy. "I mean no offense — I simply believe that Yu, as a child, should return to where she truly belongs."

His mind was set; given the situation, ensuring Ji Yu’s return was essential.

"You can state any terms you wish. I understand it hasn’t been easy for you to raise Yu, but for our family, finding her has been incredibly difficult."

His meaning was clear: as long as they were willing to let her go, he’d accept any terms they set.

The expressions of Ji Yu’s parents turned sour; they hadn’t expected him to speak such things aloud. "Elder Lin, do you honestly think your words are humorous or even remotely kind?"

When Ji Yu descended the staircase, the first words she heard were these. "While I don’t know what purpose you have, your actions make me suspect you’re trying to manipulate me or force me into something."

For someone to go to these lengths usually meant they were asking for a considerable favor.

Elder Lin’s expression froze momentarily but quickly recovered. "Child, why would you harbor such thoughts? You must understand, the reason we didn’t seek you earlier was because there were no leads at the time, and the Lin family wasn’t safe then."

"Really? And is it any safer now?"

Such reasoning was clearly invalid, yet he uttered it with such pompous self-righteousness.

"At the very least, we can absolutely protect you. To us, you are precious. When my wife, your grandmother, passed away, even in her final moments, she was thinking about you."

Whether this was true or false was unclear, but Ji Yu couldn’t help but be amused. "So, despite not searching for me sooner, you show up now — of all times — and even propose deals to my parents? Do you think money solves everything?"

Ji Yu’s parents, clearly unmotivated by greed, appeared calm as ever.

But this comment evidently struck a nerve with Elder Lin, whose expression soured — he likely never anticipated such outright resistance.

"Our Lin family’s wealth guarantees you’ll receive a share if you return. Do you truly believe, as an adopted daughter, you’ll have equal status in the Ji family?"

Having investigated the Ji family’s dynamics, including their son, Elder Lin exuded confidence, fully expecting Ji Yu to accept.

"What belongs to my brother will stay with him. Why should I compete for it? It’s not as though I can’t support myself."

She had her own career, after all.