Southwest hesitated. She knew her own circumstances well; without Nan Nan, she was basically an incompetent person.
Liu Lili just wanted to find a home to rely on. If he couldn't meet her requirements, the outcome would still be divorce. So why bother staying together?
“We were just trying it out, and you didn’t even dare to do it, Yan Xinan. You’re not worthy to be Yan Xiaonan’s brother.” Liu Lili used reverse psychology.
These words really stung Yan Xinan. Nan Nan was too outstanding, and he, as her older brother, couldn't be too pathetic.
It's just dating, not marriage, so who's afraid of who?
"Fine, let's try it out, but we agreed that if it doesn't work out, then forget it. Don't cry." Southwest got angry.
"Do you mean what you say?" Liu Lili thought to herself with secret delight.
"Of course it counts." Southwest is a man, after all; he wouldn't lie to a young girl.
“Come on, let’s go buy me a keepsake. I want Teacher Lin to know you’re my boyfriend.” Liu Lili’s lips curled into a smile.
Looking at the flamboyant Liu Lili, Yan Xinan was somewhat stunned. He had fallen for her trap so easily; he was truly incompetent.
"Why are you looking at me like that? You'll see how great I am later." Liu Lili was overjoyed. The silly boy had finally taken the bait.
Seeing that Southwest was in a daze again, Liu Lili chuckled and grabbed his hand, pulling him outside, which startled Southwest, who quickly broke free.
"What are you doing? Didn't you already agree to date me?" Liu Lili said unhappily.
Southwest was a little nervous: "You don't have to hold hands when you're dating, it's not a good look."
Liu Lili~ that idiot.
The two started walking side by side instead of one in front of the other, until they reached the entrance of the department store. Southwest asked in confusion, "What are we doing here?"
"You idiot, weren't you going to give me a token of our love? Buy me a silk scarf."
"This is... this is too fast." It wasn't that Southwest was unwilling to spend the money, but rather that he genuinely felt it was too fast.
"I'm going to show it to Teacher Lin. I'll go with you to pick up Duoduo from kindergarten today," Liu Lili said.
"Oh, I see. Then I'll buy it."
Liu Lili spent a long time choosing before finally selecting a plum-red silk scarf. Actually, Liu Lili prefers light colors, but this scarf is her battle attire today, so it has to be dazzling.
Teacher Lin stood at the door with Duo Duo, waiting for the child's parents to pick them up, praying that it would be Southwest who would come to pick up the child today.
Looking eagerly towards the approaching direction, sure enough, the approaching direction came from the southwest. Teacher Lin thanked God; her prayers had been answered.
"Southwest, have you come to pick up Duoduo?" Teacher Lin asked sweetly, revealing two dimples at the corners of her mouth.
“We’ve come to pick up Duoduo. You must be Teacher Lin. I’m Yan Xinan’s boyfriend.” Liu Lili walked up to him directly.
Teacher Lin was startled and stared at Liu Lili. That one look made her heart sink to the bottom.
This girl is so beautiful, and she has such a mature air about her; she's clearly someone I can't compare to.
"Teacher Lin, these are some snacks that Southwest and I brought for you. Thank you for your concern for Duoduo." Liu Lili handed over a bag of snacks.
Teacher Lin took the snacks listlessly, glanced at Southwest, and saw him nod. She felt a little apprehensive, wondering if she had no chance.
"Duoduo, do you still remember Auntie?" Liu Lili squatted down and asked Duoduo.
"I remember, my aunt bought me lots of delicious food, including malted milk powder, canned goods, and chocolate. I loved it so much!"
Duoduo was deeply impressed by the first person to give him so many precious gifts.
"Duoduo is such a good girl, how about Auntie gives you another little gift?" Liu Lili took a box out of her backpack.
It turned out to be a toy bus. Although it wasn't very big, it was the best gift for Duoduo.
"Ah, a car! I love it! Thank you, Auntie!" Duoduo quickly took it.
Teacher Lin closed her eyes briefly, and all the hope in her heart vanished in that instant.
Malted milk powder, canned food, chocolate, toy cars—she couldn't even afford to spend her entire month's salary on these things.
Although the family's conditions weren't bad, they were just barely enough to make ends meet.
Because I have an older brother who is getting married, I have to hand over my monthly salary of a few dozen yuan.
Her parents were quite open-minded and agreed that after her older brother got married, she could keep the rest of her salary, except for the food expenses.
But now, she definitely can't afford to buy toys or chocolates for Duoduo.
This woman directly used tactics that she couldn't afford to play against her, so what chance did she have of winning?
She was just a pitiful child back then, losing her mother at such a young age. Since someone wants to be her adoptive mother, she should step aside.
I'm only in my early twenties now, and the thought of becoming someone else's stepmother so early is a bit scary.
However, this Southwest is Chairman Yan's sister; we absolutely cannot offend her.
"Director Yan, thank you and your partner for the pastries. It's only right that I treat Duoduo well, and I won't change that in the future."
Liu Lili's eyes flashed. Was she really that clear-headed, or was she playing hard to get? If it was the latter, she had to be careful.
The two of them each took one of Duo Duo's hands and walked towards the staff building. Southwest was a little uneasy because the staff building was too small.
But I was only nervous for three seconds. This is my condition. If I can't stand it, then forget it.
Liu Lili opened the door and nodded. Although the house was a bit small, it was definitely enough for daily life.
She glanced around, wanting to make something delicious for Southwest: "Southwest, where's the kitchen? I'll go see what I can make for you."
What does "Southwest" mean?
Liu Lili glanced around and spotted the kitchen. She quickly ran inside, and thankfully, there was plenty of rice and flour, as well as oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar.
"I'll make you some scrambled eggs with tomatoes, steamed eggs, and a few fried eggs," Liu Lili said, getting to work.
Southwest facepalm. Why are they all eggs? Does it mean that if you eat them, you're done for? Ugh, ugh, ugh, don't be so mean.
Liu Lili had no choice; besides eggs, all that was left in the kitchen were a few tomatoes.
First, wash the rice to cook the rice, then wash the tomatoes. There's only one stove in the kitchen, but luckily, you can just open the stove door and replace the coal to use it; otherwise, it would be time-consuming and laborious to start the stove again.
Southwest felt a little embarrassed watching Liu Lili skillfully cook rice and stir-fry dishes. How could she let a guest cook on their first visit to her home?
He wanted to go in and help, but the kitchen was too small; if he went in, the two of them would be standing side by side.
Duo Duo tugged at Southwest's trouser leg; he couldn't open the toy's packaging and needed Southwest's help.
Southwest patted Duoduo's head and helped him unpack the car. Duoduo excitedly played with the toy car on the ground.
Not long after, there was a loud bang. Duoduo's head hit the table leg. It turned out that she was having too much fun and the car had fallen under the table.
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