That's exactly how it works, you're just too inflexible sometimes!
"You're dreaming, but do you think the guy would be willing to do this?"
"Just leave the child there, and you'll immediately see what's going on."
"Why not?"
The child was quite interested in this shop and spent two days there.
Just consider it a visit to Jing and her sisters.
What kind of gossip could a child say when he's playing with other children?
Even if you're unwilling, you can't kick the child out, can you?
Liu Xiufen had a very clever plan. As soon as she brought An Xian back, she urged her to rush to the Paradise Dessert Shop in town.
But Anxian looked down on these girls and rarely hung out with them.
Seeing them all with their stern faces and haughty attitudes every day made me feel superior to them.
In An Xian's view, birds of a feather flock together.
Playing with my quiet cousins would be beneath me, it would be beneath me. I'd rather be closer to my older cousins.
My cousins all came from humble backgrounds, struggling to make a living, and were in a completely different social class from my older cousins.
She's at least a well-bred young lady from a small town, while her sisters are just a bunch of country bumpkins.
Therefore, I am not as close and warm as my cousins from my aunt's side as I am to my younger cousins, such as Anjing and Anning.
As soon as they entered the town, they rushed to An Manxin's house to play with her older and younger cousins.
She didn't take Liu Xiufen's words to heart at all, and had long forgotten the task Liu Xiufen had assigned her.
In An Manxin's new house, four little girls, dressed in their finest attire, lived.
They were all dressed in brightly colored clothes and gathered in the small pavilion, gossiping about which young lady was wearing a new light gauze dress and what eye-catching hairpins and ornaments she was wearing, and what new hair ornaments, jewels, and brocade robes had appeared on the streets.
"Xian'er, your complexion looks quite sallow."
I heard you went to your maternal grandparents' house for a while. Why do you look so haggard?
The bright butterfly beaded flower you're wearing in your hair doesn't do justice to your sallow face.
Upon hearing Wu Qiaoxin's words, An Xian's face darkened. "Big cousin, don't even mention it. It's all because of the noise from my uncle's newborn baby."
All she does every night is cry, crying and fussing all night long, keeping me up at night. How can she possibly have a good complexion?
Moreover, the food and drink there were unpalatable; it was just vegetable pancakes every day, not as comfortable as being at home.
When I'm at home, I can still eat a few pieces of pastry from time to time.
When I arrived at my maternal grandparents' house, even a few bites of steamed buns felt like a novelty.
I want to come back, but my mother won't let me.
They insisted I stay there and keep my aunt company during her postpartum period, afraid she'd be lonely all alone. They said it's nothing compared to how you all are enjoying yourselves so comfortably!
Wu Qiaohui rested her chin on her hands, her elbows on the stone table, and muttered a complaint.
"Yes, it's been quite a long time since we've seen our cousin Xian'er come to visit us."
But I don't feel like I'm enjoying a life of leisure!
You're suffering, and I'm suffering too.
Since moving to this new house, I've had to help my parents clean the yard every day, which is really tiring.
Now that we've moved to a bigger courtyard and a nicer place, we realize that it's not all good. Cleaning it is such a tiring job.
My parents said that once this busy period is over, they'll buy two maids and servants, and then we can finally relax and live like proper young ladies.
"Tch, my cousin Qiaohui really doesn't know how lucky she is."
How wonderful it would be to live in such a big compound!
I love these grand courtyard houses; they're bright, comfortable, and have great views.
You can also invite a few close girlfriends to come over, have some fun, and enjoy the flowers together.
Unlike the small gates and courtyards in my village, which were so shabby you couldn't even step inside, let alone entertain guests.
Even the best tea leaves from home are not presentable enough to be served; they would only make us a laughingstock.
I'd like to have my own little circle of sisters, like my older and younger cousins, with nice pastries and tea to offer.
Wu Qiaolan, standing to the side, covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her eyes carrying a hint of disdain.
"In the end, it's because my cousin's family background is a bit lacking."
But it doesn't matter. I heard your family also bought a house in this town, didn't they?
I'm afraid my cousin Xian'er will soon be able to live in this town just like us.
Then, gradually make some close female friends, and then I'll introduce you to some of the ladies from prominent families in town."
An Xian was delighted to hear this, completely ignoring the undisguised arrogance and disdain in Wu Qiaolan's eyes. She held Wu Qiaolan's hand tightly and said gratefully and happily.
"Oh dear, second cousin, then I'll have to trouble you!"
Wu Qiaolan's eyes darted around, and she gave a sly smile.
"This is not a big problem, but if I want to introduce you to someone, I should at least offer you tea and pastries."
But tea and pastries cost money, and your place—”
Anxian looked distressed and faced a dilemma.
"This is actually a bit difficult to handle."
I haven't saved up much pocket money.
My mother rarely gives me pocket money.
All I've saved up so far is a little over thirty coins.
"To think you can use this little bit of money to fix up the storefront is really—"
Wu Qiaoxin let out two dry laughs.
"Ahem... this is really a bit too shabby to be presented."
These thirty-odd coins are barely enough to buy a few pastries at Yikousu!
The young ladies from wealthy families already look down on people like you who come from humble backgrounds.
If you continue to be stingy and mistreat the guests, you can forget about ever socializing with the ladies from wealthy families again!
Even if we pave the way for you, it won't help!
Ultimately, it depends on what you can offer yourself!
Otherwise, this elite circle simply won't tolerate you.
An Xian bit her lip, lowered her head, and a few glistening tears welled up in the corners of her drooping eyes.
Wu Qiaolan, who was standing nearby, exclaimed "Oh!" and pretended to comfort her.
"Oh, cousin Xian'er, don't cry. Anyone who didn't know better would think your older cousins were bullying you."
Anxian bit her lip and cried, "Big cousin, second cousin, cousin Qiaohui, what should I do?"
I really want to make friends with the young ladies in this town, and I want to be able to integrate into your high-class circle.
Wu Qiaolan feigned a troubled expression and slightly furrowed her brows.
"This...this is something I really can't help you with."
We also need to manage our finances carefully, as we always feel that our daily expenses are not enough.
However, there does seem to be a method that might work—”
An Xian suddenly raised her head, her face sparkling, and hurriedly asked.
"What method?"
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