Xia Zhi's expression froze.

This was the first time she had ever rejected Jiang Mianmian since they met.

However, Huo Junyu, who had remained silent, revealed a look of surprise in his eyes. He had assumed that this little girl would prioritize her best friend and give the bracelet to Xia Zhi.

So he was trying to stop him just now.

To his surprise, Jiang Mianmian's answer took him by surprise.

It also warmed his heart.

Xia Zhi gave an awkward smile, her eyes suddenly dimming as she looked at the loving couple before her. She quickly changed her tune, saying, "I know you treasure this bracelet, and I never intended to keep it from you after wearing it! Well…"

"Can I take a picture?"

Xia Zhi looked at Jiang Mianmian expectantly.

She knew that Jiang Mianmian was soft-hearted, and as long as she acted pitiful, Jiang Mianmian would definitely agree.

Besides, it's just a bracelet, what's wrong with taking a picture?

Xia Zhi couldn't explain why, but she had a feeling that this bracelet was extraordinary.

She should let Mr. Lu know...

Thinking about it, she smiled gently and was about to take Jiang Mianmian's arm.

Jiang Mianmian dodged to the side, smiling as she watched her, and quietly took off the bracelet and placed it in Huo Junyu's hand.

"Ah Yu, you should put this away. Don't let it get damaged."

Huo Junyu was stunned for a moment, then laughed, took the bracelet, and turned to go upstairs.

Xia Zhi was taken aback, "Mianmian, you..."

After Huo Junyu went upstairs and entered the house, Jiang Mianmian smiled shyly and took Xia Zhi's arm, saying, "I'm sorry!"

Xia Zhi's face turned ugly, and she pushed her away.

“Xia Zhi!” Jiang Mianmian looked at her, “That… was given to me by Huo Yu, so I don’t want anyone else to touch it or take pictures of it. I hope you can understand.”

"I think you've forgotten your sisters now that you have a man!" Xia Zhi crossed her arms and glared at her. "It's just a bracelet, what's the big deal! When I get a boyfriend, I'll have him buy me a whole house!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Jiang Mianmian said with a smile. "I heard Huo Yu say that the bracelet isn't expensive. Actually, with your family's current financial situation, we could buy it for you!"

Jiang Mianmian said the nice things out of guilt, hoping to cheer her up.

Little did she know that these words sounded like mockery and humiliation to Xia Zhi.

It's like saying: See, if it weren't for me, where would you get the money to buy the bracelet?

Xia Zhi's face suddenly darkened, and she felt suffocated as if her breathing was blocked.

"Xia Zhi..." Jiang Mianmian still looked at her cautiously, and chuckled, "Wait for me a moment, I'll go upstairs to change my clothes, and then we'll go shopping!"

"No need!" Xia Zhi uttered those three cold words.

Jiang Mianmian was stunned and stood there at a loss.

"I suddenly don't want to shop anymore. You stay home and keep your husband company!"

"But……"

"Oh, right, I have something else to tell you today." Xia Zhi glanced at her. "Take a look at your school emails when you have time. This semester's off-campus activity is a visit and exchange to Southeast Asia to study architecture! The application deadline is approaching, so you'd better hurry if you want to go!"

She spoke quickly, then turned and left, seemingly unwilling to stay there for even a second longer.

Jiang Mianmian sat in the chair, lost in thought.

She didn't understand why Xia Zhi's attitude changed so quickly... Was a bracelet really that important?

Suddenly a large hand gently pressed down on her shoulder.

Jiang Mianmian snapped out of her daze and turned to meet Huo Junyu's gentle gaze.

Why are you sighing?

"Hmm? Did I sigh?"

Huo Junyu smiled, cupped her small face, and examined her carefully. "Your unhappiness is written all over your face."

Jiang Mianmian pursed her lips shyly and said in a low voice, "I just feel that Xia Zhi and I seem to have changed."

"Hmm...when did this happen?"

In Huo Junyu's view, these kinds of thoughts between women are trivial matters that he would never have paid attention to before.

But when it happens to Jiang Mianmian, even the smallest things become enormous.

He was willing to sit down and listen, slowly help her analyze the situation, and help her solve any problems she encountered.

He then realized that whether or not one is interested in something depends on the person involved.

“It’s only recently,” Jiang Mianmian frowned slightly and muttered softly, “Ever since her family got rich, she’s become more and more distant from me… Huo Yu, is she also a snob? She wasn’t like this to me before!”

Huo Junyu curled his lips, thinking to himself, "What a fool."

It's human nature to be prejudiced against the poor and favor the rich; no one is that noble.

Besides, hadn't Su Aiqian already told her to stay away from Xia Zhi? Although he didn't understand the situation, he knew that his mother-in-law's judgment was never wrong.

"Never mind." After a moment of silence, Huo Junyu uttered two words in a low voice.

"Mianmian, true friends never drift apart. If she becomes more and more distant from you, it just means you two are not on the same path. Don't worry about it too much."

Jiang Mianmian looked somber.

She understands the principle that people with different values ​​cannot work together.

But when it actually happens to me, I still feel a little sad.

Huo Junyu gently kissed her forehead and smiled, "All good things must come to an end. It's normal for people to separate and reunite in life. Besides... I think you're a bit stubborn."

"What?"

"Do you have to open your heart to someone to make friends?" He looked into her eyes and said solemnly, "Never give your heart away before you truly know someone."

"Really?" Jiang Mianmian tilted her head playfully. "Then what about you? One day our feast will end, and I won't be able to confide in you anymore?"

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