"Put sugar first, add some water..."

She stirred the jam, poured it into a glass, swirled it gently for a few seconds, then scooped it up with a spoon and tasted it.

It seems... it has less sweetness than the original jam, but has a hint of freshness, and it tastes better than the original.

etc!

The taste of this jam...seems to be very similar to something in her memory! ?

Xiang Baiwei suddenly stopped and stared at the cup in a daze.

Could it be...

"What are you thinking about?"

Chi Kunli suddenly appeared from behind and patted her shoulder. "Boss Xiang, I saw you in a daze when I came in. What's wrong? Are you missing your man? Tsk tsk tsk tsk, it really feels like a long time since we last met!"

Xiang Baiwei: "..."

"Hey, don't be shy!"

"When did you become so literary? I'll be angry if you continue like this."

"No, I was wrong." Chi Kunli took the glass from Xiang Baiwei and sniffed it, "Is this the new jam you developed?"

Nodding to Bai Wei, "Well, how does it smell?"

"It feels good, it smells nice. I think our business will definitely get better and better with the new jam."

Xiang Baiwei smiled and said, "But this is just an experimental product. We still need to observe and adjust the specific effect to know."

"Yeah, I understand. Your tone is becoming more and more like Principal Jiang. They are indeed a couple. I'm so envious."

"You know nothing!" Xiang Baiwei rolled her eyes, "Get to work!"

"Okay! To the boss!"

Xiang Baiwei rubbed her brows helplessly. In the eyes of others, she and Jiang Sui were a loving couple, but in fact, she still hadn't let go of the issue of divorce.

Although Jiang Sui has gone to study in another place, his influence has never stopped. Whether in the workshop or at his parents' home, he can always be heard talking about him after work or after dinner. There are even many people who envy her for marrying a good man.

But speaking of it, ever since Jiang Sui left, I felt like something was really missing in my heart.

Xiang Baiwei shook her head, not daring to think any further, and continued to work on the jam with her head down.

Chi Kunli had just come out of Xiang Baiwei's room when she bumped into someone head-on.

"Hey, who is so blind that he walks so carelessly?"

"Um... Sister Li, I'm so sorry, I didn't notice you coming out."

Xu Xiuxiu lowered her head and spoke in a very sincere tone, but her eyes were fixed on Chi Kunli's toes, as if she wanted to peek at her reaction.

Chi Kunli frowned. She didn't like being stared at by Xu Xiuxiu like that. Although she called her Sister Li, she didn't like her very much.

The main reason is that she has always regarded herself as Liu Mei's best friend. Although she pretends to be gentle and virtuous on the surface, she is actually very mean in her heart. She often bullies others by relying on the fact that she is Liu Mei's best friend.

Chi Kunli curled her lips slightly, "Why are you here? Looking for Weiwei? She is busy, you can't see her for the time being."

Xu Xiuxiu's face froze instantly. She bit her lip and looked at Chi Kunli, "Sister Li, actually I..."

Chi Kunli didn't bother to pay attention to her and walked out past her.

Xu Xiuxiu immediately followed her, "Sister Li, please wait a moment."

Chi Kunli stopped and looked back at her: "What's the matter?"

"I really don't mean any harm, I just want to make friends with Sister Weiwei."

"Make friends?" Chi Kunli raised her eyebrows and looked at her, "Are you sure you want to make friends with Weiwei?"

Xu Xiuxiu hesitated for a moment and nodded, "I really admire Sister Weiwei. If I could be friends with Sister Weiwei..."

friend?

She didn't think that Xu Xiuxiu simply wanted to be friends with Xiang Baiwei. Maybe she was instructed by Liu Mei to do something bad in the workshop.

"You really think so?"

Xu Xiuxiu was stunned. "Yes, I think Sister Weiwei is the most powerful, intelligent, and talented woman I have ever met."

Chi Kunli looked at her hypocritical and flattering appearance and felt sick in her heart.

"Weiwei is indeed amazing, but you are not qualified to be her friend."

Xu Xiuxiu: “…”

Chi Kunli said calmly: "Be a good teacher and don't disturb Weiwei, otherwise don't blame me for being rude to you."

After she finished speaking, she turned and left.

Xu Xiuxiu was left standing there, her face full of embarrassment.

Chi Kunli's words just now were too hurtful. Even if she wanted to climb up the social ladder, there was no need to tear her face off directly! Xu Xiuxiu stomped her feet in anger and turned away.

…

At the same time, Liu Mei, who had been gossiped about, thought about it for several days and finally understood something.

Although Xu Xiuxiu is naive and gullible, she is the only person who is willing to please me.

Nowadays, everyone is comparing me with Xiang Baiwei. If I don’t do something, I’m afraid my reputation will get even worse.

She hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to take out the gift her aunt had just sent her, and for the first time ever, go to Xu Xiuxiu to make peace.

“Xiu Xiu…”

Xu Xiuxiu was making her bed in the dormitory. When she looked up and saw Liu Mei, she simply responded and lowered her head to continue making her bed.

"What's wrong, Xiuxiu? You don't look well." Liu Mei asked with concern, "Are you too tired recently?"

Xu Xiuxiu pursed her lips and said, "No, maybe I didn't sleep well last night."

"Oh, I see. By the way, my aunt sent me several new sets of clothes recently. I think this color is particularly suitable for you. How about giving it to you?"

After she finished speaking, she took out a skirt from her bag and handed it to Xu Xiuxiu, "It's very beautiful, try it on."

This time, Xu Xiuxiu did not take the skirt immediately as she did before.

Liu Mei's expression became a little strange. She looked at Xu Xiuxiu and hesitated for a while, and finally said: "Xiuxiu, you know, I don't like to get too close to others, but I admit that you are my best friend. When I spoke a few days ago, I didn't consider your feelings and made you unhappy. It's my fault. Don't be angry with me, okay?"

As Xu Xiuxiu listened to Liu Mei's so-called apology, Chi Kunli's words suddenly popped up in her mind.

"Weiwei is indeed amazing, but you are not qualified to be her friend."

She suddenly realized that Chi Kunli simply looked down on her.

What do you mean Xiang Baiwei doesn't need her as a friend!

It's simply that she doesn't even bother to be friends with me!

I was so stupid as to want to curry favor with Xiang Baiwei. I was so stupid.

Now it seems that Liu Mei understands me best.

Xu Xiuxiu's heart was filled with regret, but she still preserved her self-esteem and only managed to curl her lips, "It's okay, I won't be angry with you. Like you said, we are best friends, right?"

"Yeah, so go try on the clothes."

"Yeah, okay."

(End of this chapter)