Chapter 429: Chapter 429 - Are You Worthy?

Are You Worthy?

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Mr. Zhang was very satisfied with Zhang Huanhuan. Compared to Zhang Nuannuan, this girl was much more obedient and sensible. She also didn’t have such a big temper.

On the other hand, Zhang Nuannuan’s mother was disgusted by Zhang Huanhuan’s obedient behavior, but she chose to remain silent.

She didn’t want to argue with her husband over an illegitimate daughter. Otherwise, she would be the one at a disadvantage.

Zhang Huanhuan knew how to read people’s expressions since she was young. She also knew that the one in charge of the Zhangs was Old Madam Zhang. Other than Master Zhang, the only person she had to please was the old lady.

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It was time for dinner.

Zhang Huanhuan helped the nanny bring the dishes to the table.

“Grandma, Father, Mother, Sister, it’s time to eat,” she said flatteringly.

Zhang Nuannuan had always been hostile. Now that she observed Zhang Huanhuan’s attitude when she called them for dinner, it was as if she was a host calling for her guests. This made her face turn grim.

Old Madam Zhang knew her granddaughter was angry.

“Nuannuan, I know you’re unhappy,” she said. “However, don’t provoke your father today. Don’t let him think he’s more sensible than you.”

Although Zhang Nuannuan was upset, she chose to endure it after weighing the pros and cons.

“I understand, Grandma,” she replied obediently.

“Xiaoxun, it’s time to eat,” Old Mrs. Zhang went to the study and knocked on the door.

Zhang Xun, who was reading in the study, replied and walked out.

In the dining room.

Zhang Huanhuan was attracted by the handsome Zhang Xun. She knew she had an older brother, but she didn’t expect him to be so good-looking.

She coquettishly said, “Oh, Big Brother is at home as well. I thought you weren’t here.”

Out of courtesy and upbringing, Zhang Xun nodded but remained silent.

Zhang Nuannuan rolled her eyes.

After Old Madam Zhang sat down, Mr. and Mrs. Zhang also sat down, followed by Zhang Xun. Just as Zhang Nuannuan was about to sit down, Zhang Huanhuan sat down before her.

Her actions infuriated Zhang Nuannuan.

She said, “I haven’t sat down yet. What makes you qualified to sit down already?”

“I’m sorry, Sister; I didn’t know I had to wait for you to sit down before I could.” Zhang Huanhuan stood up immediately and said with a sad look.

“Nuannuan,” Mr. Zhang said with an unpleasant expression, “Huanhuan has just arrived; she doesn’t know the rules. As her elder sister, you shouldn’t be so unforgiving.”

Mrs. Zhang spoke up, “Huanhuan, we’ve spoiled your older sister. If you want to blame someone, blame me instead for not teaching your sister well. However, what you said just now was wrong. If outsiders heard, they would think our family is abusing you and starving you. That will affect our reputation.”

Although her attitude was gentle, Mrs. Zhang’s every word was a slap to Zhang Huanhuan’s face.

Mr. Zhang’s heart ached for his younger daughter. He unhappily said, “You’re being too serious. It’s just a sentence; how can it affect our family’s reputation?!”

“How is it not affected?” Old Madam Zhang said seriously. “If word got out that we were starving our stepdaughters, would it sound good? Can you guarantee people won’t talk nonsense?”

Zhang Huanhuan was a little scared when she saw Old Madam Zhang getting angry.

She said, “Grandma, don’t be angry. It’s not Dad’s fault; I was wrong. I didn’t know the rules.”

The word “Dad” once again triggered Zhang Nuannuan’s nerves.

“Remember, you should call him Stepdad,” she said unhappily. “Do you want to kill our Zhang family’s reputation?” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Zhang Huanhuan’s heart skipped a beat before she realized she said the wrong thing again.

“I’m sorry, I messed up again,” she immediately said with a pitiful look.

Seeing her pitiful state, Mr. Zhang’s heart ached even more.

He gently said, “Huanhuan, since you like to call me Dad, then you can do that in the future. From now on, you’re the Zhang family’s second young miss.”

Mrs. Zhang glanced at him and said nothing.

Old Madam Zhang didn’t say anything else, wanting to see how Zhang Huanhuan would react.

Zhang Nuannuan was about to say something, but Zhang Xun gently nudged her.

Zhang Huanhuan asked, “Really? Can I call you Dad?”

She was a little excited. Since the others were silent, she took it that they all agreed.

“Are you worthy of being our family’s second young miss?” Old Madam Zhang suddenly spoke up.

Zhang Huanhuan fell silent.

She trailed off, “Grandma…”

Old Madam Zhang glanced at Zhang Huanhuan.

She coldly said, “In the future, you’ll be like Mother Wang and the others, so just call me Old Madam. I can’t afford to be your grandmother.”

After that, she looked at Mr. Zhang and warned, “You, how old are you? How can you speak without restraint? Since when did our family have a second daughter? Zhang Nuannuan is our only young miss.”

“Mom, don’t be angry. I just feel bad for her.” Mr. Zhang said with guilt.

“Alright,” said the old lady, “You should know your limits in the future.”

Mr. Zhang nodded, feeling wronged..