Quick Transmigration: I Was Cannon Fodder But Became the White Moonlight

The next morning, the sky was clear and bright.

Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Royal Villa, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on the floor.

The breakfast table was unusually quiet, with only the slight clinking of cutlery.

Chen Su sipped her milk, but her eyes couldn't help but glance at Lu Yuze sitting opposite her.

He was wearing a neatly pressed shirt and eating his breakfast with an elegant demeanor, his expression calm and composed, as if today were just an ordinary day.

On the way back to the Chen family villa, Chen Su was somewhat restless.

Unconsciously, she held Lu Yuze's hand, her head down, and absentmindedly played with his long, slender, and well-defined fingers.

Her slender fingertips traced between his fingers, and then she pinched his fingertips.

The closer she got to the familiar tree-lined path of the Chen family home, the tighter her fingers clenched, even becoming slightly cold, betraying her inner tension.

Lu Yu let her do as she pleased, even taking her slightly cool fingers in his hand with a firm but steady grip.

The car came to a smooth stop in front of the villa.

Lu Yu got out of the car, walked around to the other side, and opened the car door.

Chen Su took a deep breath before stepping onto solid ground.

Almost simultaneously, Lu Yuze's arm wrapped around her waist, firmly holding her and partially protecting her to his side.

The warmth of his palms seeped through the thin fabric of his clothes, providing a silent yet powerful support.

"Let's go," he said.

Feeling the steady strength in his waist, Chen Su felt a little relieved, nodded, and walked into the villa side by side with him.

Pushing open the door, the scene inside came into view.

Su Wan, Chen Zonghan, and Lin Zhixia were all there.

The atmosphere remained subtly tense, the air seemingly thicker than usual, but compared to the earth-shattering chaos and grief of two days prior, it had clearly eased considerably, settling into a sense of calm.

Everyone seemed to be forced to calm down quickly and face reality in just two days.

Su Wan's eyes were still red and swollen, and her face looked somewhat haggard.

Seeing Chen Su and Lu Yuze enter, she almost instinctively stood up from the sofa, quickly walked over, grabbed Chen Su's hand, and carefully scanned her face. Her voice was filled with urgency and lingering fear: "Su Su...you're back...how have you been these past two days?"

As Chen Su felt the warmth emanating from her palm, the taut string in her heart seemed to loosen a little.

She nodded, trying to keep her voice steady: "I'm fine, Mom. I'm sorry to have worried you."

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back," Su Wan murmured, her eyes reddening again, but she held back her tears.

Chen Zonghan also stood up. His complexion was better than Su Wan's, but his brows were still shrouded in a lingering weariness and heaviness.

He looked at Lu Yuze and said sincerely, "Yuze, you've had a hard time these past two days."

"Uncle, you're too kind. It's my duty," Lu Yu nodded slightly, his tone indifferent.

"Sit down and let's talk," Chen Zonghan gestured, his gaze sweeping over the group of people.

The group sat down on the sofa.

Lu Yu naturally sat next to Chen Su on one side of the sofa.

Lin Zhixia sat alone on another single sofa, wearing a simple beige dress, her hair flowing smoothly over her shoulders, her hands placed neatly on her knees, her head slightly lowered, appearing somewhat reserved. However, compared to the shock and helplessness she had felt two days ago, she now had a calmer and more composed demeanor.

For a moment, no one spoke in the living room except for the regular ticking of the antique clock on the wall.

Chen Zonghan cleared his throat, breaking the silence.

His gaze first fell on Chen Su's face, filled with indescribable affection and guilt, then slowly moved to Lin Zhixia, his eyes equally complex. Finally, his gaze met Lu Yu's calm and unwavering eyes for a moment.

It was as if they were silently seeking some kind of support or confirmation, or as if they were carefully considering every word that followed.

"Su Su, Zhi Xia," he said, his voice low and solemn, "what's done is done. No amount of regret or pain can turn back time or change the past. As parents, we have an inescapable responsibility for making you two children bear so much unnecessary pressure and change."

His gaze first fell on Chen Su, filled with apology: "These past two days, your mother, Zhixia, and I have had many discussions. We've repeatedly discussed and weighed the options, and finally, we've reached a preliminary solution. Today, I wanted to formally inform you and also hear your opinions."

All eyes were on him, waiting for him to say something next.

"First, regarding identity."

Chen Zonghan turned his gaze to Lin Zhixia, his eyes filled with affection and affirmation. "Zhixia is our biological daughter, connected by blood, that's beyond doubt. We've decided to formally recognize Zhixia as our ancestor and change her surname back to Chen. As for her name... we respect Zhixia's habits and wishes, so she'll still use 'Zhixia,' Chen Zhixia. Legally and in the family genealogy, she will be our Chen family's rightful and legitimate daughter."

Lin Zhixia looked up at him. After two days of difficult but honest communication and adjustment with her suddenly appearing biological parents, the shock and confusion in her eyes had faded considerably, replaced by a calm acceptance of reality.

She met Chen Zonghan's gaze and nodded slightly.

Chen Zonghan's gaze returned to Chen Su's face, his eyes filled with even more complex emotions—guilt, heartache, but also the deep-rooted love that had settled over twenty years.

"Susu, although you are not related to us by blood, you are the child we have raised with our own hands for twenty years. We have watched you grow up day by day, and this feeling is already etched in our hearts. In our hearts, you have always been our daughter. This was true in the past, is true now, and will never change in the future. Your name, your identity, your position in the Chen family, everything remains the same. You are still Chen Su, our Susu."

This decision was clearly an effort to maintain balance, attempting to rebuild a stable place for both daughters to call "home" in a world that had suddenly collapsed.

No one replaces anyone else; it's simply about finding a balance point on top of a fixed, unchangeable past, so that we can move forward.

It may not be perfect, and it may even be a compromise and a sign of helplessness, but it is the best way that these parents could think of to balance their feelings and responsibilities under such a huge shock.

Chen Su listened quietly, her face expressionless, though her fingers resting on her knees curled slightly.

She nodded, indicating that she understood.

Lu Yu leaned back on the sofa with a relaxed posture, his legs crossed, one hand casually resting on the back of the sofa behind Chen Su, and the fingertips of his other hand gently tapping his leg.

"Secondly, regarding life."

Chen Zonghan continued, his tone much calmer, "Zhixia will be moving back home. There are plenty of rooms, and we've already prepared a room and all the necessities for Zhixia." He paused, then looked at Chen Su again, his gaze reassuring, "Susu, your room will remain the same, it's still your original place, and nothing will be taken up from you."

This means that from now on, this spacious and luxurious villa will officially have two "Miss Chens".

There may be enough space, but psychological distance and boundaries need time to be redefined and adapted to.

"Third, and most importantly."

Chen Zonghan's expression turned serious. "Regarding the public announcement and handling of this matter, it involves far-reaching issues, affecting both of our families, and even more so, the future reputation, situation, and social relationships of your two children. After repeated consideration, we have decided not to disclose the details and process of the baby being switched at birth."

His gaze swept over the crowd: "To the outside world, we will keep a unified story and announce that Zhixia is our biological daughter who was separated from us many years ago and has now been found. As for Susu, she is still the daughter that our Chen family has raised since childhood and treated as our own."

This approach is typical of wealthy families.

To obscure part of the truth, protect the family's reputation, and minimize external criticism and potential harm.

While the core facts cannot be changed, in the realities of high society, this may be the best way to protect the two girls.

Lu Yu listened quietly, without any surprise on his face, as if every word Chen Zonghan said was already within his expectations.

After Chen Zonghan finished speaking, he seemed to have unloaded some of his burden and relaxed a little.

He looked at his two daughters, his tone softening as he asked, "Susu, Zhixia, do you think this arrangement is acceptable? If you have any thoughts or feel that anything is inappropriate, you can speak up now, and we can discuss it together as a family."

Lin Zhixia pursed her lips, seemed to think for a few seconds, then raised her eyes, her voice clear and calm: "I can accept it."

After she finished speaking, she turned her gaze to Chen Su.

Chen Su also looked up at her.

Their eyes met, and the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

When Chen Su heard her own voice, she was much calmer than she had expected: "I can too."

She paused, as if gathering her courage, and then slowly and clearly uttered the address: "Zhixia... Sister." She looked into the other's eyes, which bore a resemblance to Su Wan's.

Welcome home.

She saw Lin Zhixia's eyelashes tremble slightly. She seemed surprised by Lin Zhixia's words and paused for a moment. Then, a faint, somewhat restrained smile appeared on her lips as she softly replied, "Thank you."

There was no embrace and weeping of the sisters as I had imagined, nor was there the expected coldness and tension.

And so, standing a few steps apart, they completed their first formal conversation as sisters in a calm, even slightly distant tone.

But for everyone who has just experienced a family earthquake, this calm acceptance of each other and respecting each other's space is perhaps the best outcome they can hope for right now.

Chen Zonghan and Su Wan exchanged a glance, both seeing in each other's eyes a hint of tension that had finally eased from the depths of their exhaustion.

Their love is never about subtraction; every bit taken away diminishes it.

They tried to add to the family's future, attempting to incorporate the sudden increase in blood ties and the twenty years of nurturing into the family's future.

It's not about dividing a limited piece of cake, but about nurturing two trees that can both bask in the sunlight and thrive on their own.

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"As for the Lin family..." Chen Zonghan's gaze turned to Lu Yuze, his tone becoming heavy and uncertain. "We have already contacted her... Su Su's biological parents through Zhi Xia. We have informed them of the general situation and formally invited them to come to the villa as soon as possible to discuss the follow-up matters in person."

Mentioning the Lin family and her biological parents, Chen Su's body stiffened almost imperceptibly. In an instant, the image of that spirited young man in the coffee shop with a pompadour, wearing tight pants, and confidently asking for money flashed through her mind.

It was a world completely different from her life of the past twenty years, a world that was unfamiliar and even made her subconsciously resistant to it.

Lu Yu keenly noticed her momentary stiffness, and gently slid his hand down her back, patting her shoulder reassuringly.

Then, he looked at Chen Zonghan, spoke calmly and steadily:

"Uncle, regarding the meeting with the Lin family, if needed, I can assist in arranging it. I'll ensure the process is smooth and minimize unnecessary... setbacks."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zonghan's face showed obvious gratitude. "That would be wonderful!"

He nodded repeatedly, "Yuze, it's really... I'm troubling you again."

"Of course."

Lu Yu spoke in a calm tone, his gaze sweeping over Chen Su's lowered profile.