Kapitel 166: Catch-22 Question

When they were poor, they gave her away to others to raise. When other people finally raised their child to adulthood, they eagerly acknowledged her. Wouldn't that be taking advantage of the situation? If that was the case, who would be willing to adopt other people's children?

The couple who adopted Yu Yan had been found by Shi Lian's distant relatives. If Shi Lian found out about this and spread word of it, the Yu family would definitely be discussed and despised. Even if Shi Lian didn't spread word of it, this would undoubtedly become the best thing Shi Lian had on her.

Therefore, no matter what, Duan Mei couldn't let Yu Yan's true relationship with her get exposed.

Yu Yan pretended to be sick this morning and went to town to buy some pork belly. At this moment, Duan Mei was secretly making braised pork in the kitchen.

"Your food looks delicious!" Yu Yan praised Duan Mei's cooking with a smile.