As the house they lived in grew larger and more spacious, Mother Yuan's heart also opened up, and her mood improved. She no longer had to toil away; instead, she spent her days getting beauty treatments and tending to flowers. Life was leisurely and wonderful—or, in Mother Yuan's own words, "after the dark clouds part, we finally see the bright moon."
Yuan Lai had also transferred to a key school. Because he excelled in all aspects, the teachers held him in high regard. Combined with their improved living conditions, this fostered a strong sense of superiority deep within Yuan Lai. But that sense of superiority was soon shattered ruthlessly!
Whenever his father encountered something displeasing, he would come to their home. After drinking, he would not only beat and scold Mother Yuan, but would subject Yuan Lai, his son, to the exact same abuse.
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