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Yuvyuv even thought, if trading her reputation could bring her sister back to life, she would gladly exchange her notorious name for her sister's return.

"Bang!"

The cup in Yuvyuv's hand crashed onto the carpet, remaining intact, as if mocking her past life's foolishness and ignorance.

"Heh, haha, you think I was stupid in my past life too, right? Stupid enough to hurt the ones who truly cared for me. So damn stupid!"

Suddenly, Yuvyuv swung her fist, pounding it against her chest with force.

Her face turned pale, yet she seemed unfazed, walking coldly to the window and flinging it open.

The early autumn breeze, carrying a chill, rushed in, making Yuvyuv shiver as she stood by the window.

She gazed into the pitch-black night sky, her expression dark and unreadable.

After a long silence, a voice, as if from the depths of hell, broke out, "I, Yuvyuv, will never repeat the stupidity of my past life. Those lurking in the shadows, I'll find every single one of you and crush you underfoot. I'll make those who harmed my family taste the agony of a fate worse than death."

"Smack!"

Her small hand slapped the cold, jade windowsill, her reddened palm pressing down firmly, as a glint of icy clarity flashed in Yuvyuv's eyes.

"Second Concubine, is it? Since you're so eager to stir things up, why not start with you? Hah!"

Yuvyuv let out a cold laugh, a strange, chilling smile crossing her pale face.

The next morning.

Yuvyuv awoke quietly, her amber eyes clear and cool.

In the blink of an eye, the coldness vanished from her gaze.

She quickly got up, freshened up, and left her room, feeling relaxed and at ease as she headed downstairs.

In the living room, she called out sweetly, "Dad, good morning."

"Wow, haha, Yuvyuv, the sun must be rising in the west today! You're up so early, and you even caught me before I left for work. That's something!"

Ye Mingyuan laughed heartily, looking at his vibrant and lively daughter, his heart filled with joy. He placed the fried dough sticks on the plate and, with a smile, looked at his daughter. "Tell me, did you get up so early because you've run out of your allowance again?"

Ye Yuvyuv, or rather, Ye Yuvyuv, tried to ignore the shivers from her dad's constant use of her childhood nickname. Smiling like a playful kitten, she sidled up to her dad's chair.

Pulling out a chair, she gave a sweet smile, "Dad, you're the best dad ever."

Giggling, she clung to her dad's arm, just like she used to when she was little.

Ye Mingyuan laughed heartily, tapping her forehead with his finger, "You little rascal, if your dad couldn't figure out your tricks, would he still be your dad?"

With that, he reached into his wallet and pulled out a ten-dollar bill.

The others in the room glanced over with curiosity.

Ye Mingyuan chuckled, "Here, ten bucks. Spend it wisely."

Ye Yuvyuv pouted, not taking the money.

Ye Mingyuan's eyelid twitched. Oh boy, was his daughter planning to ask for more?

Since she was his pampered darling, Ye Mingyuan could almost always guess what she was thinking with just a glance.

Immediately, he put on a stern face, pulling back the ten dollars and saying, "If you don't want it, I'll just keep it. If you want more spending money, you'll have to wait until the end of the month, which is still..."

"Sir, there's still half a month until then," the Second Concubine chimed in, a hint of jealousy in her eyes. She remembered how her plans had failed last night, and this brat had even kicked her in the chest.

Having taken a hit for nothing and been mocked by this brat, she was eager to vent her frustration now, or else she'd be driven mad by this girl.

"I'm talking to my dad, not you. Know your place, or you'll get slapped!" Yuvyuv suddenly stood up, pretending to go after the Second Concubine.

The Second Concubine flinched, almost crying out in fear.

Her father, Mingyuan, quickly pulled her back. "Yuvyuv, don't cause trouble."

Although Mingyuan didn't like the Second Concubine, even found her quite annoying, he knew his beloved daughter's tendency to lash out needed to be curbed. Otherwise, it could harm her reputation.

"Dad, are you siding with her and not your daughter?" Yuvyuv's face turned sorrowful, tears welling up in her big, watery eyes.

"Oh, no, no, Yuvyuv, I'm not siding with her. How could I not love my little girl? Please don't cry; it breaks my heart."

Mingyuan was startled by his daughter's sudden distress and quickly tried to comfort her. Seeing the tears about to spill from her big eyes, he felt a pang of regret for his earlier harsh words. He hurriedly reassured her, "Yuvyuv, my dear, don't cry. If you think your allowance is too little, just tell me how much you want, and I'll give it to you, okay? Just don't cry."

The Ye family gathered for a meal, their faces a mix of surprise and helplessness. Some were envious of Yuvyuv, but no one dared to voice it. Everyone knew how much the family head, Ye Mingyuan, doted on his daughter. No one was foolish enough to provoke him while he was so focused on her.

The Second Concubine and her daughter, Yulin, couldn't hide their jealousy as they glared at Yuvyuv. The Third Concubine didn't look pleased either, though she dared to shoot a few glares Yuvyuv's way. Meanwhile, young Zijun, sitting beside the Third Concubine, calmly continued with his breakfast, knowing he had to hurry to school soon. The Fourth Concubine remained as composed as ever, while the Fifth Concubine looked at Yuvyuv with a gentle, indulgent smile.

Yuvyuv noticed all their expressions, pretending to be pitiful while taking mental notes of each reaction.

At 8:10 a.m., Yuvyuv managed to coax a hundred dollars from her notoriously stingy father, even though she had originally aimed for a thousand. She still remembered owing Elder Qian a thousand dollars for Little White and Little Black. Thinking of them, she decided she needed to pick up the two little ones soon.

Clutching the hundred dollars in her hand, Yuvyuv watched her father’s hurried retreat with a hint of resentment. She sighed inwardly, "Dad, do you really have to act like you're escaping a robber? I only got a hundred bucks from you."

With a small pout, Yuvyuv turned, only to meet several pairs of jealous eyes fixed on her.