AMRWFA -Chapter 308 The Natal Family

Ruan Yaoyao’s natal family wasn’t complicated—just her, her eldest brother, second brother, and younger fourth sister. She herself was the third child.

With only four children in the family, plus parents who favored sons over daughters, the Ruan family had staged a full-blown drama of patriarchy—using daughters as “investments.”

As the first daughter born into the Ruan family, Ruan Yaoyao was quite favored at birth. At that time, the family was already doing well financially. Her parents doted on her, and so did her two older brothers.

Even after her younger sister was born, she still ranked above her, and was thus spoiled into having a bit of a temper.

The “little princess” thought she was different from others—until she reached adulthood and her family tried to arrange a marriage for her. Only then did she realize the difference between her and her brothers, and in a fit of rage, she completely broke off relations with her family.

And she really broke off relations. Once she got married, she never went back. Whenever her family called, she would just curse them out until they eventually stopped calling altogether.

This willful, reckless behavior of Ruan Yaoyao’s was entirely the result of her family’s “pampering.”

If it were the Fang family…

Well, comparing her with the sisters Fang Yining and Fang Yixue, Ruan Yaoyao was basically a spoiled troublemaker. Both were business marriages, but others obediently followed family arrangements, while she acted like “the sky was falling and she had to rebel.”

And she kept being this rebellious “brat” for years—it really left people speechless.

On the other end of the phone, Ruan Shizhong was already used to his sister’s sharp tongue. As usual, he tried reasoning with her first, and when that didn’t work, he gave up and simply “informed” her to come home this weekend. If she refused, he would send someone to pick her up.

After saying that, he hung up.

Ruan Yaoyao was so angry she nearly jumped up and down, cursing loudly in the room for a long while before finally calming down.

This made Ruan Zhihé, who was beside her, extremely nervous. She only knew that “Aunt Xu” had a commercial marriage background, but she had no idea her relationship with her natal family was this bad.

She quietly sent a message in the group chat:

“Can someone explain what just happened? Aunt Xu just got a call from her older brother, and she was really furious.”

The group was silent for a while. Then Yu Xiangqiao replied privately:

“Don’t worry about it. This is complicated. Just remember—no matter what my mom says, go along with her.”

Then came Xu Nannan’s message:

“Good luck! Once my mom gets a call from that side, she’s like a bomb—she’ll kill gods if she sees them. Anyway, be careful!”

Ru Anzhi messaged:

“Not really sure either. I just know my mom doesn’t get along with that side. When they contact me, they avoid letting my mom know.”

Xu Lianghan messaged:

“My mom was forced into marriage back then, so she has a lot of resentment toward her parents. Her words can be harsh—just ignore them. Don’t get involved.”

Xu Chengyan messaged:

“Other matters, my mom is reasonable. But this one is the exception. Stay out of it. It’s not something you should get involved in.”

……

Even though she didn’t fully understand it, everyone’s reactions made it clear that Ruan Yaoyao did not get along well with her natal family.

Ruan Zhihé kept this in mind and decided to be more careful in the future.

Soon after, she met someone from the Ruan family—

Ruan Tailai, the youngest son of Ruan Yaoyao’s eldest brother.

He wore a white shirt, a diamond earring in his left ear, and a blue diamond watch. His entire aura was so clean it felt like it could purify the air.

Even Ruan Zhihé couldn’t help but glance at him a few more times.

So handsome!

As expected of Aunt Xu’s nephew—he really was good-looking.

“Third Aunt…”

Ruan Tailai came in and greeted her obediently, explaining his purpose for coming.

But Ruan Yaoyao said nothing.

Her face was full of shock.

Only two words filled her mind:

【Holy crap!】

Ruan Tailai: “???”

【What kind of family do we have?! My dear nephew is actually a kept man?!】

Other people being a “kept man” was one thing—it was none of her business. But if it was Ruan Tailai, it was a shock to her entire worldview.

Especially since this was her favorite nephew!

He could also become a kept man?

Ruan Zhihé’s pupils shook in disbelief: No way… did Aunt Xu see wrong?!

That’s her nephew!

Even he?

From upstairs, Yu Xiangqiao came down: “…”

Who?

Who did my mom say is a kept man?!

“Tailai, tell me honestly,” Ruan Yaoyao said seriously, while still thinking internally, 【Even if you’re short on money, you can’t become a kept man!】

“You can ask your Third Aunt for money if you need it! Why are you doing this?”

【Did something happen to the Ruan family business? Is my eldest brother forcing him?】

She immediately began cursing her eldest brother, Ruan Shizhong.

Meanwhile—

“Ah-choo!”

“Ah-choo!”

“Ah-choo!”

Ruan Shizhong sneezed repeatedly.

By the timing, his son should already be at the Xu household—clearly his “dear sister” was cursing him again.

Sigh…

He was helpless.

Already in his forties or fifties, yet still getting scolded like this by his younger sister.

Wasn’t it just arranging a marriage for her back then?

They didn’t “trap” her. The man they picked—aside from being a bit older and a bit flirtatious—what was so bad about him? And didn’t they eventually leave everything to her?

With her personality, apart from Xu Xiaoxiao, he really couldn’t think of anyone else who could tolerate her.

Back to the scene—

“Th-Third Aunt… what are you talking about? What kept man? I’m not…” Ruan Tailai’s eyes flickered as he quickly denied it.

“You’re lying! If you’re not short on money, why would you do this? That woman is so much older than you—she could be your mother…”

Ruan Yaoyao kept insisting, growing more and more serious.

【If his mother finds out, she’ll go insane.】

Just then—

Ruan Zhihé and Yu Xiangqiao: “…”

Wow.

Dating your mother’s best friend?!

A bold move.

Their eyes toward Ruan Tailai were full of admiration.

Ruan Tailai’s ears turned red with embarrassment. He hadn’t expected his Third Aunt to know so much, and even began to suspect she had investigated him.

He was very careful! Every time he went out with her, he disguised himself so well that even his own mother might not recognize him in public.

How did Third Aunt recognize him at a glance?

He quickly said, “Third Aunt, please don’t tell my mom. If you do, she’ll definitely be furious.”

“You know she’ll be furious and you still dated her? What were you thinking?”

“We… we truly love each other!”

“You sure you didn’t hit your head? Your mom treats you badly or something? Why are you lacking maternal love so much that you’d go for someone so much older? Older is one thing—but she’s even your mom’s friend…”

【…Wait, something’s wrong.】

Ruan Yaoyao suddenly realized something.

【This isn’t just a friend… it’s a love rival.】

【She used to like your dad…】

【What’s so great about your dad anyway? He could even force me into a marriage with an old man—what kind of decent person is he? And yet so many people like him? Are they crazy?】

Ruan Tailai: “…”

Third Aunt, is it really okay to insult my dad in front of me?

He opened his mouth but didn’t dare speak further.

After all, his parents had already warned him—just go along with whatever his Third Aunt says, and don’t get involved in anything else.

Even if she cursed his father, he was supposed to pretend he didn’t hear it.

Sigh…

Life is hard.