2. solitary


Living with Shen Xiaoting was not as horrible as Y/n had imagined. She now has her freedom and may buy whatever she wants. The only thing she is unable to do is to go outside, except when going to class. They dwell in a remote location with no neighbors or other people around. It was only the two of them.


Y/n is sent to school every morning while Xiaoting goes to work. When the weather is nice, Xiaoting will take her mei-mei on a tour of the city's hidden treasures.


As she grows older, Y/n becomes increasingly pampered. She had never felt happier since leaving the orphanage. And, after a year of being adopted by Miss Shen, Xiaoting made the little girl smile for the first time when she gave her a present on her 11th birthday. Y/n never gotten any gifts before...


"Jie-jie, let's ride the Ferris wheel!" Y/n said as she drew Xiaoting's blouse closer to the massive spinning wheel. "No, you're too young to ride it," Xiaoting said, laughing.


"But I'm taller than the average height measure." Y/n was correct. Xiaoting was amazed at how quickly Y/n became tall. "But you're just eleven."


"Jie-jie~" Y/n attempted to be adorable but failed. "Instead, ride the merry-go-round-"


"But that's for kids!" Y/n said as she stomped her feet on the ground. She was moping. It was the first time Xiaoting had seen her in this state. "You ARE a kid, Y/n, come on" Xiaoting drew Y/n within the carousel gates and hoisted her on one of the horses. "Don't leave me here," Y/n pleaded, pointing to the other horse next to hers. "If you don't want to ride the Ferris wheel with me, ride the carousel with me," Xiaoting lamented as she smiled and caressed the girl's head. "As you desire," Xiaoting said to the second horse, and the ride began to circle. Xiaoting reminded her to "grip tightly!"


"I won't fall, don't worry about me too much; I told you, I'm a big girl already," Y/n said, giving Xiaoting the largest smile she could muster. The youngster was having a good time, and she'll remember it for the rest of her life.


The voyage, like time, came to an end eventually.


Many years have passed, and Y/n has reached the age of 17. Everything was good until Y/n met this suitor. "Lucas Wong? Y/n... no. I don't consent"


"Why?! You can't control me for everything, jie-jie," Y/n said, surprising Xiaoting. Y/n has never been more furious. "He'll definitely hurt you," Xiaoting said, her voice becoming more serious. "You've never met him."


"I do. I've been in this town longer, and I know how people move in here," Xiaoting said, crossing her arms and glaring at the teenager who was staring back. "I understand you don't have your own partner, but at least give me mine," Y/n curled her hand into a fist. Xiaoting has always had total control over her life. Xiaoting did it for her own good, but Y/n understood this time that Xiaoting is abusing her position as her adopter.


"I'll run away with him if you continue to dominate me like this," Y/n said, prompting Xiaoting to do the same. "I'm telling you, Y/n. He'll only hurt you." Y/n rolled her eyes at Xiaoting for the first time, then headed upstairs to her bedroom. Xiaoting initially looked at her, then followed her.


Xiaoting watched her gather her belongings in a hurry in her bedroom. Y/n has been corrupted by bad influences, Xiaoting exhaled heavily. "I shouldn't have sent you to school if you'll only turn out like this," Xiaoting observed as Y/n packed her belongings.


"Too bad, you did" Y/n also chose to talk back, which irritated Xiaoting, but she doesn't want to fight Y/n. Y/n is still young enough to grasp what's going on around her.


"Mei, what happened to you?"


"Nothing; it's still me, but sick of you."

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