Wang Tingting said calmly, "My younger brother is too ambitious. He dropped out of school early because he couldn't endure hardship. He has done many jobs over the years, changing jobs one after another, but he couldn't stick with any of them. In the last two years, I don't know why, he has become obsessed and made up his mind. He doesn't want to work for others anymore. He only wants to start his own business, and even... sigh! I won't say anymore. Now he's even using me. It's really pathetic and hateful."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Shuya comforted her, "Then how about starting with a small business? For example, setting up a night market, learning a cooking skill, opening a restaurant, or a snack shop."
Wang Tingting shook her head: "I told him, but it was no use. He doesn't care about any of these things. He wants to do big business that is respectable and has social standing."
Jiang Shuya remained silent upon hearing this, knowing that if one couldn't endure the hardship of studying, how good could things be after entering society? It's not wrong to have lofty ambitions, but considering one's own circumstances, being down-to-earth might be more reliable.
Unable to resist scratching the wound on her face, which was a little itchy, Wang Tingting finally realized: "What happened to the wound on your face?"
Jiang Shuya made up an excuse and said a few words to brush it off, then asked, "If you don't like that person, you can tell your family directly and put an end to your brother's idea. If your mother arranges for you to go on blind dates with other people, you can go and meet them. Maybe you can find someone you're satisfied with."
After listening, Wang Tingting shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes: "My mother is in poor health, and I can't upset her. But she is very stubborn and has a very particular personality. My younger brother is mostly like her, stubborn and doesn't compromise easily. They know I'm soft-hearted and won't upset her when she's sick, so they will most likely agree. And I don't want to go on blind dates with other people."
Jiang Shuya understood; she had been manipulated by that mother and son.
"So what are your thoughts?" Jiang Shuya asked casually.
Wang Tingting looked at her forlornly, moved her lips, but hesitated to speak.
Jiang Shuya realized what was happening and widened her eyes, saying, "You like Sun Qi."
Seeing that her thoughts had been exposed, Wang Tingting blushed slightly and said helplessly, "He's indifferent to me and has never taken the initiative to contact me. He probably doesn't like me."
At this moment, the sales assistant came over and said, "Miss, the lens test is done and it can be fitted. If the same lens you brought is fitted, the price is 1299. However, we have better ones in our store. They have clearer prescriptions, are more durable, and have added a special tin alloy material that can protect the retina, without harming the eyes or increasing the prescription. They are just a bit more expensive, 2598."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Shuya replied without hesitation, "Then this is the best match."
"Okay, please pay here." The sales assistant gestured for her to go to the counter to pay.
Wang Tingting was somewhat surprised to see this and glanced at her, saying, "Your eyesight is poor."
Jiang Shuya blinked and whispered, "It's not mine, it belongs to Sun Qi."
Upon hearing this, Wang Tingting exclaimed in astonishment, "Ah! Sun Qi, you wouldn't... or he would do this to you..."
Seeing that she had misunderstood, Jiang Shuya said casually, "You're overthinking it. He got into a fight last night and his glasses broke. I was passing by and saw it, so I called the police for him and brought his glasses over to get them replaced."
"Why didn't he come by himself? ...No, what happened to him? Is he injured?" Wang Tingting became anxious upon hearing this.
Jiang Shuya said in a deep voice, "You guessed right. He's at Jinling First Hospital. If you're worried about him, go see him. It might bring you closer. He's a very loyal person. I'm not surprised you like him. You have good taste. Everyone is imperfect and will be clueless about certain things. When you meet someone like that, you'll have to put in some effort."
Wang Tingting gratefully grasped her hand: "Thank you for telling me all this. I'll go see him after get off work today."
Jiang Shuya gave her that much advice. Thinking back, she realized that she had also taken the initiative to find Huang Minghao, but Sun Qi was different. He was hardworking and responsible. Although he lacked masculinity and was not carefree enough, he could stand on his own and had a strong will. These were qualities that Huang Minghao did not possess. Perhaps Huang Minghao had not focused his attention on her. She thought about how she had been blinded by her own mind and was only attracted by appearance. She was extremely shallow.
It would take two days to get the lenses fitted, so Jiang Shuya went upstairs to pick them up. Wang Tingting didn't mention treating them to dinner, only saying that she should finish her work before leaving get off work, and then headed towards the office building.
For several days in a row, Jiang Shuya was busy and could not go home until very late. There was too much goods, and the winter cotton-padded coats and overcoats were very heavy. She made one trip after another, and even Wang Ziliang had to go into the store with her to pick up the goods. It wasn't until she remembered that the glasses were ready and went to pick them up that she delivered them to the store early the next morning.
Upon arriving at the ward, Jiang Shuya immediately saw Wang Tingting sitting around Sun Qi, smiling and talking to him. Sun Qi's eyebrows relaxed, sometimes laughing and sometimes nodding in agreement. The scene was very warm, like that of an ordinary couple, which made her feel envious.
"What are you chatting about? You seem to be having a great time." Jiang Shuya walked in, took out her glasses case from her bag, and said with a smile, "I've been so busy these past few days that I only just remembered to bring it to you. I hope it didn't bother you!"
Sun Qi took the glasses case, put them on, and her eyes immediately became clear. Looking at Jiang Shuya's unadorned face and then at Wang Tingting's affectionate eyes, she simply agreed, "It's so good to have these. I can see much more clearly now. They're better than my previous lenses. How much are these glasses, sister-in-law? I'll transfer the money to you."
Jiang Shuya smiled and waved her hand, saying, "No need, it's not much money. I already told you I treat you like a younger brother. You helped me so much, I almost..."
Wang Tingting turned to look at her, her mind filled with doubt. Jiang Shuya suddenly stopped talking and left, making an excuse.
As she left, a shadow fell over Wang Tingting's eyes. She knew the price of those glasses. They weren't siblings, just neighbors living nearby. What kind of relationship could make someone so unconcerned about the cost, paying so readily and giving such an expensive gift? What kind of relationship did they have?
Just as I left the hospital, I encountered Officer Luo leading two men in their thirties. The two men were carrying fruit baskets, looking travel-worn, and their faces still showed signs of weariness and anxiety.
Jiang Shuya greeted Officer Luo and was about to leave when Officer Luo stopped her and introduced her to the people around him: "This is the lady who called the police the other day."
Upon hearing this, the two instinctively stepped forward, about to kneel down, but were stopped by Officer Luo, who waved his hand and said, "Thank you as you are, but this is a public place, don't attract a crowd."
Jiang Shuya then realized that they were the parents of two of the three children.
Officer Luo explained that there were three boys, two three years old and one five years old, and these two people were the parents of the two three-year-olds.
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