Now, Bai Xiaolian no longer needs to live under someone else's roof, watching others live a luxurious life, nor does she need to be subservient and unable to hold her head up in front of them.

But Nan Zhi actually looked down on her, thinking that she couldn't afford to pay for the money here, which was a slap in the face to her.

Bai Xiaolian spoke directly, her tone quite firm:

"Right here, that's where I made my money."

Seeing that she was so insistent, Nanzhi didn't say anything more.

At the dinner table

Bai Xiaolian asked Nan Zhi and the others to order, but everyone was afraid of ordering too much, so each person only ordered one dish, and the cheapest one at that.

Bai Xiaolian saw their behavior and her anger and displeasure intensified.

So she took the menu and ordered several more items, smiling as she spoke:

"Since we're treating everyone to dinner, we should eat well."

Bai Yarou frowned slightly upon hearing her words, then spoke with concern:

"Xiao Lian, we just need to be full. There's really no need to order so much."

Bai Xiaolian smiled at Bai Yarou, "Auntie, it's okay. If we can't finish it, we can't finish it. I've gone to so much trouble to treat everyone to a meal, so I can't be too stingy."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yarou sighed and said nothing more.

Nan Zhi had been observing Bai Xiaolian the whole time, and always felt that there was a bit of barb in her words, but she didn't know if it was just her imagination.

Perhaps Bai Xiaolian really did make money. What kind of job could make her so successful and earn so much money?

"Cousin, what kind of work do you do now?"

Nan Zhi was somewhat puzzled, and at the same time worried about Bai Xiaolian, fearing that she had been deceived.

Bai Xiaolian raised her teacup, took a sip of tea, and then replied with a smile:

"I found a job that suits me, and the pay is pretty good."

Seeing that Bai Xiaolian was unwilling to answer directly, Nanzhi didn't press the issue further. As a result, Bai Xiaolian continued to explain:

"This job is great, don't worry, you don't need to be too concerned."

After she published her novel, it was initially short and not many people read it. However, when it reached more than 80,000 words, it suddenly became an overnight sensation. Many people started reading it and showering her with rewards. Her company also contacted her privately, saying that the book was very innovative and that she should continue to create well, as her future prospects were immeasurable.

She earned more and more as time went on, and she only needed to update a little bit every day. As she wrote the story, Bai Xiaolian slowly began to create it. Only then did she realize how difficult it was to create.

Fortunately, her stockpile of over 300,000 words is enough to sustain her for a long time.

After finishing her meal, Bai Xiaolian refused to let Nan Zhi and the others take her home and took a taxi by herself.

Back home, Nanzhi couldn't help but ask the question that had been bothering her, "Shen Xingmian, what kind of work does Xiaolian do? I noticed that her clothes today weren't cheap, and she booked a restaurant like that. It must have cost several thousand yuan."

For them, several thousand yuan might not be much, but for an ordinary person like Bai Xiaolian, several thousand yuan is a month's salary.

Shen Xingmian helplessly reached out and touched Nanzhi's hair. "Others have their own lives. Since they don't want to tell you, why should we pry?"

Upon hearing this, Nan Zhi sighed softly. She felt sorry for Bai Xiaolian, which was why she had kept her in the family in the first place. Now that Bai Xiaolian had left, it seemed that it was indeed not appropriate to ask too many questions.

......

Nan Zhi never expected that Lin Youyou and Lian Jin would suddenly be getting married.

"Are you... serious?"

Lin Youyou pouted and nodded, then sighed:

"Since we're going to get married sooner or later anyway, it's better to marry Lian Jin than anyone else."

Nanzhi: "..."

Qin Xi'er: "...I didn't hear about this at all. When did you say this?"

“He suddenly said that to me last night, so I came to discuss it with you two today.”

Lin Youyou was somewhat troubled because she didn't know what the consequences would be if she agreed. Would she regret it? After all, it was a life-changing event.

Nan Zhi took a sip of milk tea to calm her nerves, then asked solemnly:

Do you like Lian Jin?

Lin Youyou hesitated, shaking her head with a hint of distress: "I don't know either, I treat him like my father."

Nanzhi: "......"

"Youyou, if your cousin were to marry another woman now, would you be willing?"

Qin Xi'er looked at her with a smile and asked this question.

Lin Youyou's eyes widened suddenly. "How can this be? Wasn't he going to marry me?"

Qin Xi'er: "...What I mean is, if you weren't engaged or in any other relationship, and it had nothing to do with him marrying someone else, would you be willing?"

Lin Youyou remained silent for a long time before raising her head, her eyes a little red. "I don't want to."

The thought of that scene almost brought Lin Youyou to tears. What would she do if Lian Jin married another woman?

Lin Youyou has become quite accustomed to Lian Jin's presence. Her apartment is right next to Lian Jin's, so the two of them are together every day. Lin Youyou can't cook, but she loves to eat, and Lian Jin brings her lots of delicious food every night when he comes home from get off work.

I also prepare breakfast for her in the morning before she goes to work.

Lin Youyou spends most of her time in Lian Jin's house, having become completely accustomed to his presence.

If Lian Jin is going to marry another woman, he might as well marry her, so they can still be together every day.

"That settles it, you like him too."

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