As the models have grown older, their poise has blossomed. In addition, Qin Xiaoyu hired a posture coach for them, and they practiced from the basics every day, becoming more and more internationally-looking.

Qin Xiaoyu came down to watch their fashion show. To avoid disturbing her, they even changed the music to softer tones, but the models still walked with great poise.

"Director Qin, I only now realize how good you are to me." After all this time, Hu Xing finally dared to confide in Qin Xiaoyu.

"How so?"

“I came back from Shanghai. My mom kept coming to me, asking for this and that, and even demanding that I hand over my entire salary to her. I used you as leverage to pressure her, and she only agreed to give me 30 yuan a month in alimony, and that was the end of it. Now that Xiao Ye’s matter has come to light, I’m really scared,” Hu Xing said, fiddling with her fingers.

"This isn't something that can be solved by simply suppressing people. You also need to treat them with sincerity. Your mother is a very shrewd person, but she's been quite good to you. You don't need to be too heartless. It's tough at first, but sweet later. Treat her well."

"Also, about the necklace, it's been bothering me a lot. I was in a rush to get out, so I took it off and put it on the table, and it fell into the yogurt cup. We only noticed there was something in the cup when we got in the car. The necklace was made of red glass, it was shiny and pretty, and I didn't know how much it was worth. After hearing what you said, I got more and more scared, so I quickly returned it. I'll never do it again. I didn't have any ulterior motives from the beginning, it was just that my heart started racing after I got the item..."

"You won't get another chance like this. Be careful in the future. The fact that you're willing to tell me now means you've made up your mind not to do it again. I believe you."

Qin Xiaoyu comforted Hu Xing before going home with A Lei.

Building number four is a bit quieter than before, but there are still quite a few people. Sister-in-law Ge's family has moved in. Plus, my cousin's family is very lively, and the dinner table gets quite long.

Back in Northeast China, Qin Xiaoyu craved seafood. After living in Guangzhou for a while, she started missing her hometown cuisine.

This is the perfect season; the vegetables in the fields are ripe, and the dining table is laden with seasonal produce.

Eggplant, potatoes, cabbage, and crisp little radishes—my cousin-in-law didn't have time, so the soybean paste was from my third aunt. Qin Xiaoyu hadn't eaten such a full meal in a long time.

"When I eat vegetables in Guangzhou, I always feel that they are too watery and not fragrant. Why is that?" Qin Xiaoyu asked A Lei.

"The South has longer sunshine hours, so vegetables mature in a shorter time. Vegetables from the Northeast have a longer growing season, so they're more nutritious and taste better." A-Lei was practically a walking encyclopedia. Qin Xiaoyu squinted at him, full of pride. See, this is my man.

"See if you can take this little fish with you." Sister Ge brought out a small jar, and the aroma was wonderful as soon as it was opened.

"Paper mulberry!" Qin Xiaoyu's mouth watered at the sight of it. This is the blueberry season right now, which is very nutritious for the fetus's optic nerve. She should eat more of it.

"When your brother Ge went back to collect things, he had someone specially find clean ones to bring back, including hazelnuts, which he dried for you. Dr. Deng said that these dried fruits are good for pregnant women. I didn't bring any other mushrooms, in case they were mixed with some of dubious origin. I only picked some small white mushrooms from the wheat field and dried them for you in a bag. Add a few to your soup if you want; they're the freshest."

The small white mushrooms in the wheat field were the most fragrant mushrooms Qin Xiaoyu had ever eaten. They were small, clean, and had a delicate aroma.

You can only find them after a rain in the wheat fields. They're rare to begin with.

Look at the package Sister-in-law Ge took out; it must have been collected from countless households. It's clear that Old Man Ge and his wife really put their hearts into it.

"Take it with you. If you have anything, bring it to us. You can also send it over." A Lei is open to all kinds of food, as these organic foods are rare.

"Let's leave some for Fengqin," Qin Xiaoyu said, thinking of Fengqin.

"No, she's about to give birth, in the next couple of days. You all wait a few more days, anyway, we have other things to take care of. I have someone to rely on at home," Commander Wang said hurriedly.

Because Tang Fengqin's due date was approaching, they didn't go to Guangzhou; they waited until her condition stabilized before making any decisions.

"I'll wait until Fengqin gives birth before I leave, Fengqin, don't rush." ​​Qin Xiaoyu touched Fengqin's belly, thinking, "This is real substance and quality. When will my little potato grow up?"

Fearing Qin Xiaoyu would be angry, and knowing her father wouldn't listen after just one talk, Qi Si stepped in first. He didn't know what methods he used, but it's said that Xiaoyu's father started returning money and belongings everywhere. In any case, he's lost face big time.

"Xiaoyu, I shouldn't have said this, but sometimes it's better to be ruthless. If you can't handle it, just put up a notice saying that Riyue Clothing has nothing to do with him, so he won't use that name to show off." My cousin-in-law is very thoughtful. She wants to stay because she's in charge of the overall situation here. If she doesn't handle it well, she's afraid she'll cause trouble.

"Look at you, you can't go too far with this," her cousin said, trying to stop Qin Xiaoyu from doing anything wrong.

"It's okay, I'll put it in the newspaper. My sister-in-law is just trying to help me. I can't stay here every day. What if he causes trouble again when I go back? Should I come back while I'm pregnant?" Qin Xiaoyu knew that A Lei couldn't let her cause any more trouble, so she made up her mind.

As soon as the newspaper ad was published, Little Fish's dad came knocking on his door.

"Alright, I've wasted my life giving birth to this daughter. You can put my face on the city gate and I'm done with it. I'm just telling you today that I'm going to jump into the river as soon as I step out the door." Little Fish's father's face was ashen as he slammed the newspaper on the table.

"Come on, come on, let me tell you, turn right after you go out, there's a river two hundred meters away." Qi Si got angry, grabbed him and pushed him out.

"What are you doing?" Little Fish's father was certain that Qi Si couldn't do anything to him in front of Qin Little Fish.

"You knew your daughter was pregnant, yet you still came to cause trouble? Are you even human? If you're not human, I'd rather get blood on my hands than let you die." Qi Si's eyes flashed with malice, and Qin Xiaoyu knew he was intent on killing her.

"Pregnant? How was I supposed to know! Oh dear! My bad, I deserve to die!" Little Fish's dad, being the shrewd man he was, immediately chickened out. He tried to back down gracefully.

"Stop acting, nobody wants to watch. Get out of here." My cousin's wife was angry and came over to chase him away.

"What are you saying? I'm going to be a grandfather, is it wrong for me to be happy?"

"Become a grandfather? You only became a grandfather now? Aren't Hanhan and Xiaomei your grandchildren? When they were little, did you lend a hand? Didn't you always push them away?" Qin Xiaoyu's heart sank, and she trembled slightly. A Lei was worried and held her hand to comfort her.

"Go away, and don't do such shameful things again." Qin Xiaoyu said, and Xiaoyu's father turned and ran, afraid that Qi Si would catch up with him.

"No matter what, he's my biological father. I'll still have to take care of him when he gets old," Qin Xiaoyu said sadly. Blood ties are something that can't be severed, and that's the saddest thing about it. It's better to be a stranger than to have blood ties between you.