In the month before the outbreak of the insect plague in the previous life, my foster parents, under the pretext of seeking medical treatment, began to stay in the house left by my biological parents.

At first, we lived harmoniously as a family.

However, within a week, the true colors of this greedy couple were revealed.

They occupied my room with their own biological daughter, claiming that I rarely stayed there, and they did it just to make the house more lively.

I wanted to ask them to leave, but they tearfully accused me, saying that I had neglected them for many years and never asked for repayment for raising me.

I was speechless. My parents had left me a huge inheritance, and if it weren't for their desire to climb the social ladder, they wouldn't have had a chance to take care of me. Moreover, over the years, they hadn't worked at all, and all the money they spent was left by my parents.

I took a deep breath and didn't want to argue with them. It's true that I rarely stayed in this house because I had a small apartment near the company for work reasons.

I suppressed my anger and told myself that they were still my foster parents, and there was no need to break ties with them.

In the end, we both compromised. They continued to live there, but my room was off-limits.

They still wanted to argue about something, but I gave them a cold look and said:

"If you want to stay, you have to listen to me. Otherwise, even if I have to sell this house, you won't be able to stay."

Father comforted Mother with a pat and whispered something in her ear, finally calming her down.

At that time, I naively thought Father was trying to persuade her. After all, Father had always treated me well, caring for me like a father. Even though I didn't like Mother, I genuinely respected him.

Little did I know that they were in cahoots from the moment they moved into my house. They had no intention of leaving.

It wasn't until he closed the door and pushed me toward the den of insects that I woke up.

The hatred in my heart surged.

It wasn't until I heard a knock on the door from outside that I calmed down.

I put on a smile and quickly opened the door, welcoming the three people outside.

"Dad, Mom, why are you here?"

As expected, they arrived right on time, just like in the previous life.

I suppressed my disgust and listened to their nonsense:

"Yuanyuan, you know, your father is getting old and his health is failing..."

He pretended to hesitate.

I pulled him to sit down and spoke with some concern, "Dad, don't say such things. We're family, just tell me what's going on."

He still stuttered, but the gleam of joy in his eyes couldn't be hidden.

Before he could speak, my foster mother Wang Yanfen spoke eagerly, "Xiaoyue, since you said that, we won't hide it anymore. Your father is really sick this time. We need to go to the hospital to take good care of him. You know, hospitalization is expensive. I think your house is perfect. Your father and I can live here. Do you have any objections?"

Seeing her eager appearance, I sighed inwardly.

They made it so obvious, and I used to be so naive.

Recalling the experiences of the previous life, this time I couldn't let them take over my house.

Looking at their anxious expressions, an idea popped into my mind.

"Mom, Dad, but I've already sold this house..."

"What?! Sold it!"

Before I could finish, Wang Yanfen began to curse anxiously, "Cheng Yue, let me tell you! Either get the house back or give us the money..."

My foster father's face also darkened, but fortunately, he was smarter than Wang Yanfen.

He pulled Wang Yanfen back.

"Shut up!"

While reprimanding Wang Yanfen, he kindly asked me, "Xiaoyue, are you facing any difficulties? Why did you suddenly think of selling the house? Your mother is also worried. Don't blame her."

I nodded, "I understand, Dad. I soldthe house because I wanted to invest in a business opportunity. I thought it would bring good returns, but unfortunately, it didn't work out as planned."

They looked at me with surprise and concern.

"Xiaoyue, why didn't you tell us? We could have helped you."

I forced a smile, "I didn't want to trouble you. Besides, I thought I could handle it on my own."

My foster father sighed, "Silly child, family is here to support each other. Since you're in a difficult situation, why don't you move back with us? We can figure things out together."

His words sounded caring, but I knew their true intentions.

I acted hesitant, as if considering their offer.

"Dad, Mom, I appreciate your concern. But actually, I've already found a temporary place to stay. It's not ideal, but it's manageable for now. I don't want to impose on you."

Wang Yanfen's face immediately showed disappointment, but my foster father's expression turned into a smile.

"That's good to hear, Xiaoyue. It's important to take care of yourself. If you ever need any help, don't hesitate to ask."

I nodded gratefully, "Thank you, Dad. I'll keep that in mind. Please take care of yourselves as well."

After some more small talk, they finally left.

Watching their retreating figures, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

I had managed to keep them from taking over my house, but the memories of their betrayal still lingered.

This time, I wouldn't let history repeat itself. I would be more cautious and protect what was rightfully mine.

The power of knowledge from my previous life would guide me in making the right decisions and ensuring a better future.