They arrived the next day.
Sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting soft, golden rays across the floor.
Inside the luxurious detached villa, Shi Yu elegantly drank a cup of black coffee to reduce the swelling.
She will be heading to the Bodhisattva Temple soon.
In the Bodhisattva Hall, she would put on makeup and change clothes to become a Bodhisattva, then parade through the streets, receiving the worship and cheers of the crowd.
This is a traditional event that takes place in the capital every year.
The actors who played the Bodhisattvas were all the most popular stars of that year.
Therefore, Shigure was overjoyed to receive this opportunity.
What made her even happier was the message that Zhan Xiuchen's sister sent her.
She is about to attend a banquet hosted by the War Regiment Association.
The situation is getting better and better.
Shi Yu's lips curved slightly.
Meanwhile, Shi Yu's mother, Lin Xiaoying, couldn't stop smiling.
She and her husband, Shi Dawu, kept boasting: "Look, it's the Bodhisattva Festival! Xiaoyu was chosen to play the Bodhisattva! This is a grand day in the wealthy neighborhood! Everyone's watching! Our Xiaoyu is so amazing!"
"How come I, Lin Xiaoying, am so good at giving birth to such an amazing daughter!"
"........"
Hearing Lin Xiaoying's praise, Shi Yu's mood improved even more.
Or perhaps Zhan Pingting's text message made her feel that success was within her grasp. Shi Yu couldn't help but say, "What's so great about this, Mom? The day I hook up with the president, that's when I'll be truly impressive."
Lin Xiaoying: "......."
What?
Hook up with the president?
My daughter actually has such ambitions?
If her daughter really hooks up with the president, wouldn't she, this country bumpkin, be even more glamorous?
Lin Xiaoying was overjoyed.
She slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "Look! Look! How capable my Xiaoyu is!"
Shi Dawu was startled by his daughter Shi Yu's words.
In his view, his daughter's success today is a testament to the good fortune of her ancestors!
He wants to hook up with the president?
How is that possible!
Shi Dawu was afraid that his attempt to steal a chicken would backfire and he would lose the rice instead.
He said urgently, "Xiaoyu, that's enough! Do you think someone from a family like ours could possibly hook up with the President? Tell me, who do you like? Why did you fall for the President?"
"The president is not someone someone of your status can presume to think about!"
Shi Yu scoffed. Like the President? No way!
She doesn't like the president at all!
She, Shigure, doesn't even like any men.
Because no man is worthy of her affection!
Even the president!
She, Shiyu, only loves herself.
Men were merely stepping stones for her.
Since she's looking for something, she'll definitely look for the highest stepping stone.
........
After Shi Yu left, Lin Xiaoying was still immersed in a happy mood, and even blurted out: "If my daughter really hooks up with the president, wouldn't I be the president's mother-in-law?"
Shi Dawu's expression changed.
He quickly covered Lin Xiaoying's mouth: "You can't say things like that!"
"Why can't I say whatever I want?" Lin Xiaoying shoved Shi Dawu away. "Xiaoyu, have you forgotten what kind of place you used to live in? And what kind of place you live in now!"
"From a dilapidated house with a leaky roof to this mansion, with servants to wait on you, is this something you could have imagined!"
"What does this all rely on? It's all thanks to our daughter, Xiaoyu! Xiaoyu has the ability! So what if she hooks up with the president? There's nothing in this world that our Xiaoyu can't do!"
Shi Dawu looked embarrassed.
He disagreed with Lin Xiaoying's statement.
But in this family, Shi Dawu had the lowest status.
Seeing Lin Xiaoying's displeasure, Shi Dawu dared not say anything more.
"Let's get ready too," Lin Xiaoying added. "We need to go watch the Bodhisattva Festival parade later!"
After all, my daughter is this generation's "goddess"!
That was the talk of the town.
How could they, as parents, not go and see it?
Upon hearing this, Shi Dawu stammered and said, "Go ahead, I'm not feeling well today, I want to rest at home."
Just as Lin Xiaoying was about to ask Shi Dawu what was wrong, she caught a glimpse of guilt in Shi Dawu's eyes.
Lin Xiaoying was stunned for a moment.
She suddenly remembered the warning her daughter, Shiyu, had given her some time ago.
"Mom, you're definitely on my side, but I don't know if Dad and I are on the same side, so you have to keep an eye on Dad."
Lin Xiaoying's heart sank.
She said calmly, "If you're not feeling well, don't go. I'll go."
Shi Dawu's eyes lit up with joy, but he pretended to casually touch his head and said, "I'll lie down for a bit and see if I feel better after resting."
After saying that, Shi Dawu went up the Roman spiral staircase on his own.
When she saw her husband, Da Wu had already disappeared, and Lin Xiaoying's face turned ugly.
She could vaguely guess what Shi Dawu was planning to do while she and Shi Yu were away!
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