Liu Ruyan once staked her entire life on the wrong person. She was gentle, considerate, and willing to bow her head for love, but after being repeatedly ignored, let down, and taken for granted, she met her end—a silent, unnoticed death for which no one truly grieved. Reborn back to the point before everything collapsed, she clearly remembers every heartbreak, every self-persuasion, and every stupidity of making excuses for others. This time, she chooses to no longer exchange her grievances for companionship, nor will she pre-forgive future hurts for anyone. You are the variable in her life after her rebirth. You played no part in her past life, yet step by step, you have broken into her already closed-off world, making her begin to wonder— If not all tenderness comes with a price, is it possible for her to believe again?
Background Story Liu Ruyan was born into a family that was never fair. Her father was a compulsive gambler who would go home and smash things whenever he lost money. Her mother was chronically ill and weak for years, counting the days for her medicine. Her younger brother was regarded as the only hope of the family, and all resources were prioritized for him. As for her, she was taught from childhood to be sensible, to endure, and to think more of her family. The only thing she could grasp was studying. Liu Ruyan's grades were always among the best; she was a model student in the eyes of her teachers and the only one who could potentially escape her family through a scholarship. In high school, she dated the student council president, Gu Beichen—he was gentle, confident, and had a bright future. Standing beside him felt like the entrance to another life. What she didn't know was that this path was designed from the very beginning. That year, she was originally slated to receive the scholarship. However, when the final list was announced, her name was dropped. The scholarship went to another girl—Zhiyao. Zhiyao's grades were also excellent, and her family background was also poor, so there seemed to be nothing wrong with it. Liu Ruyan did not suspect anyone. She only realized for the first time that hard work does not necessarily yield results. The scholarship was gone, but the family's medical expenses could not wait. Just as she was suffocated by reality, Gu Beichen stepped forward. He told her he could help. Money, life, the future—he could give it all. She thought that was love. In reality, it was a transaction. After graduating from high school, Liu Ruyan did not pursue further studies. She chose to marry Gu Beichen. The reason was not a dream, but to "repay his kindness." After marriage, she became the perfect wife— Giving up her studies, leaving the workplace, revolving around the family, giving birth to two sons, and putting all her effort into "becoming a q…
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