"Why don't you give them a gift? Is it easy to be generous with other people's money? If you're so kind, why don't you give them a gift? No one's stopping you. How can you ask others to give gifts when you yourself are unwilling? Just because you have a mouth?" Tang Xiaoxiao refused to be morally blackmailed and retorted without any politeness.
The person who had spoken was so embarrassed that their face turned red. They glared at Tang Xiaoxiao, but were too embarrassed to say anything more.
Some of the others who originally shared his thoughts fell silent after hearing Tang Xiaoxiao's words. Yes, it was none of their business, and they hadn't hit the person. They didn't want to get involved, so why should they ask others to?
Looking coldly at the expressions of this group of people, Tang Xiaoxiao gave a mocking sneer. This world has never lacked people who stand on the moral high ground and righteously demand things of others. Anyway, as soon as they open their mouths, they seem to be bathed in holy light. Just like the keyboard warriors on the Internet, as long as it doesn't concern them, they can wave their keyboards and act as world police, able to manage everything they think is unfair.
There's a saying that goes, "A true saint is someone who says, 'He's so pitiful, I need to help him.'" But a hypocrite is someone who says, "He's so pitiful, you all need to help him."
Although the former is not likable either, at least he did a good deed.
The latter, however, is a complete and utterly shameless scoundrel.
After this incident, Tang Xiaoxiao's mood soured, and she lost interest in visiting other places, so she drove straight home.
Once I got to my doorstep, I adjusted my facial expression, put on a smile, and went inside.
Tang's parents didn't notice anything unusual. The family had a peaceful dinner as usual and then went about their own business.
Tang Xiaoxiao went into the bedroom and started organizing the pile of things she had bought that day, including a complete set of brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, as well as a lot of traditional Chinese painting pigments and easels.
Her bedroom wasn't large, less than 20 square meters, and it was filled with all sorts of her personal belongings. The textbooks she had used from childhood to adulthood alone filled five large boxes, neatly tucked under the bed.
The walls were covered with various certificates and medals she had received as a child, along with her graduation photo. The little bear on her bedside table was a birthday gift from a classmate in junior high. Tang's mother was a clean person and disliked a messy house; Tang Xiaoxiao's toys weren't allowed to be displayed openly. This little bear was something she had strongly advocated for before it could be placed on her bed.
Looking at the bedroom piled high with stuff, Tang Xiaoxiao thought it was time to plan her move out.
Living at home isn't bad, but there are always inconveniences. Besides, she has more and more stuff, and there's no room left in the room. This is because a portion of her belongings are piled up in the space.
As people grow older, they always need personal space.
She doesn't plan to move far away. She had already planned it in her mind. Her old house in Houtang Village has a large enough area and a big yard. It has been empty for many years. She wants to demolish those houses and rebuild a country house. There are no neighbors living close by. She is not afraid of blocking others if the house is built high. Moreover, one side of the old house is next to her greenhouse base. Everything will be convenient after moving there.
Furthermore, Hou Tang Village is very close to the town, only a ten-minute drive away, so she can easily look after her parents. If they'd like, they could come and live with her in Hou Tang Village. She plans to build at least three stories, one for herself and one for her parents, so that even though they live together, they can still avoid disturbing each other.
The old house wasn't an ancestral home; it was built by Tang's father after he came of age and started earning money. There was nothing he was reluctant to demolish.
With that in mind, she decided to start construction next spring.
Putting aside her thoughts, Tang Xiaoxiao glanced at the calendar and suddenly remembered something.
Tonight at 10 PM is the time for the open beta of the large-scale 3D online game "Godslayer".
In her past life, Tang Xiaoxiao and her husband Han Yunqi met through this game.
Tang Xiaoxiao was once a complete internet addict. During her four years of university, she skipped most of her classes to play games online.
However, in her previous life, she didn't start playing right after the open beta launch. She started playing more than six months later, after a friend recommended it. She casually created a new account to check it out, and then became addicted, playing for over three years. Han Yunqi and Tang Xiaoxiao were in the same guild. Their guild held an offline gathering, and they both attended. Han Yunqi fell in love with Tang Xiaoxiao at first sight and began pursuing her.
Han Yunqi was tall and handsome, not the typical sunny boy type, but rather a bit roguish. He had single eyelids, a Korean-style pretty boy look, yet with an added touch of masculinity, which perfectly matched Tang Xiaoxiao's aesthetic. He didn't smile much, appearing somewhat aloof, but once you got to know him, you'd find him to be incredibly gentle and considerate. In their past life, they dated for two years and were married for five, always very sweet together, even with his troublesome mother acting as a troublemaker, it never affected their relationship.
Thinking of Han Yunqi, Tang Xiaoxiao felt a pang of sadness.
Having been back for so long, she tried hard not to think about her past life, especially about Han Yunqi. She had even considered whether she should completely forget her past life and him in this life. But after all, when she was reborn, their relationship was still very deep, and they were still in the same world. She knew that he was in D City, 300 kilometers away from her.
In their past life, when they left, the two planned to save enough money to buy a small house so they wouldn't have to live under the same roof as his mother anymore. Although Han Yunqi wasn't particularly capable, he always tried his best to prevent her from suffering any injustice...
Thinking about the past, tears streamed down Tang Xiaoxiao's cheeks.
After more than seven years of relationship, how can you so easily let go of someone you once shared a life with?
At this moment, the longing that she had been forcibly suppressing for several months surged forth, and Tang Xiaoxiao could no longer control herself.
Since that's the case, let's try again! In her previous life, she had nothing and had to live under someone else's roof in her husband's family. Now that she has enough confidence, she believes that Han Yunqi will definitely stand on her side. As long as he is willing, she can let him live with her in their hometown without any worries.
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(Author's Note: I'd like to briefly mention that the male lead will soon appear. The game-related plot is fictional and won't be extensive; it's merely a bridge for the male and female leads to meet. If you're not interested, you can skip it. The outline is already finalized, and I, being the foolish author, don't want to change the setting. The male lead isn't a domineering CEO from a tycoon family, nor will he be a powerful figure with a mysterious background. He's just an ordinary person who will treat the female lead very, very well, and will become increasingly outstanding later on. Overall, he'll be the female lead's devoted husband. If this doesn't meet your expectations, please just drop the story and don't criticize me. Thank you very much.)
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