In the afternoon, the news of Dong Xiaocui's dismissal was communicated to the store's employees.
Everyone was puzzled as to why Dong Xiaocui was suddenly fired, but it was all discussed in private and no one said it openly.
Song Lili did not tell everyone the reason, nor did she give Dong Xiaocui any face.
One dismissal is enough to make everyone understand that Dong Xiaocui was dismissed because she did something wrong.
Without revealing the reason, this was Song Lili's last bit of kindness towards Dong Xiaocui, out of consideration for being in the same dormitory and attending the same school.
Although Song Lili didn't say why, everyone found out by evening.
Dong Xiaocui was fired because she stole ingredients from the store.
Some people think Dong Xiaocui deserved it; why would she steal from the store? Isn't that being a thief?
Some people felt uneasy, fearing they might be the next one.
The difference between these two types of people is that the former has never done anything wrong, while the latter has a guilty conscience.
This was also Song Lili's deliberate act, to make an example of someone.
During dinner, Zhao Honghong suddenly came to find Song Lili.
"Did you need something from me?" Song Lili put down what she was holding and looked at Zhao Honghong.
"Is what they're saying true? Did Dong Xiaocui really steal the ingredients from the store?" Zhao Honghong stared intently at Song Lili, stubbornly wanting an answer.
Song Lili sighed and nodded. "It's true, she admitted it herself." There was no need for her to cover up for Dong Xiaocui in this matter.
She won't bring it up herself, but when others ask, they won't hide it from her either.
Zhao Honghong looked very sad, her eyes filled with disappointment. "Why did she do that?"
"I don't know." Song Lili shook her head; now, she didn't want to know anymore.
From then on, Dong Xiaocui was just someone she knew in her eyes.
She dislikes people who betray her, so such people have no chance to get close to her again.
"I really didn't expect Dong Xiaocui to be this kind of person. She would actually do something like this."
Zhao Honghong muttered to herself, still unwilling to believe it.
Song Lili didn't say much, leaving Zhao Honghong to process the news on her own.
It takes time for a person to accept the fact that the people around them, even those they are close to, are bad people.
Zhao Honghong sat with Song Lili for a long time, until everyone outside was busy, before she left.
After Zhao Honghong left, Song Lili lost her appetite and went out to call Zhang Qinghua to go home together.
Let's go home; the atmosphere there is better.
"Is everything resolved?" After returning home and drinking a cup of sweet soup, Zhang Qinghua asked Song Lili.
At this moment, Song Lili's mood had calmed down, and she gave a soft "hmm".
"It was Dong Xiaocui. I fired him, but I didn't hold her accountable."
"I heard about it, you did the right thing." Zhang Qinghua kissed Song Lili's forehead reassuringly.
She was still too kind-hearted, unable to bring herself to be ruthless, simply because Dong Xiaocui and she shared a dormitory relationship.
However, Zhang Qinghua would not tell Song Lili that he would support everything she did, as long as she was willing.
As for such trivial matters, he wouldn't comment as long as they didn't harm her.
The matter was considered over, but Song Lili's mood remained somber for several days.
Later, surrounded by her three children and cared for by her family, and busy with things at the shop, she forgot about Dong Xiaocui.
So, after five or six days, this matter no longer bothered Song Lili.
Song Lili has entered the next stage, starting to plan other businesses that she can do.
Think about what businesses will still be profitable in future generations, and write them all down so you can get involved if you're interested later.
And so, half a holiday passed, and Dong Xiaocui vanished without a trace.
Song Lili was busy arranging for several elderly people to come to the restaurant for hot pot.
Knowing they like lively atmospheres, we didn't go to their home and ate at the restaurant instead.
This time, not only a few elderly people came, but Lin Mu also came, and each of them brought a person with them.
Song Lili knew all of these people: Qian Liulin, Wu Ying, Zhao Xiaoxi, and Li Yuanyi.
"Grandpa and Grandma, you're here?" Song Lili greeted them with a smile, but in her heart she was thinking, "Why are Zhao Xiaoxi and Li Yuanyi here?"
"Girl, you've done a great job here." Lin Mu looked at the nicely decorated hot pot restaurant and gave Song Lili a thumbs up.
"Not at all, compared to Grandpa Lin, I'm still a bit lacking," Song Lili joked with Lin Mu.
Li Zhiyuan was so angry that he glared at Lao Lin and said, "Who said that? I just think your place is better than Lao Lin's."
Wu Zhongge even nodded, "I also think this place is good."
Qian Xianming and Zhao Qian remained silent, watching with smiles, and they both thought the same thing.
"Yes, yes, yes, she's the best, okay?" Lin Mu didn't want to argue with Li Zhiyuan, so he agreed perfunctorily.
"Grandpa and Grandma, come and cook quickly. I've already prepared the broth, and we'll be able to eat it in a little while."
Afraid that they would start arguing, Song Lili quickly called everyone over to sit down.
Then, as Zhao Xiaoxi passed by, Song Lili heard a cold snort.
Not only did she hear it, but Wu Ying, who was following behind Zhao Xiaoxi, also heard it. She gave Song Lili a helpless smile.
Song Lili smiled and shook her head slightly, her expression indicating that she didn't mind.
Zhao Xiaoxi wouldn't embarrass herself today, since Grandma Zhao would be more restrained here.
As long as things looked good on the surface, she didn't think about getting along well with Zhao Xiaoxi or becoming close to her.
Li Yuanyi, who was walking at the back, came over and said to Song Lili with a smile, "Sorry to bother you."
Song Lili forced a emotionless smile. "No." She wasn't willing to say anything more.
She wasn't familiar with Li Yuanyi, mainly because she felt he was too deep and unfathomable.
If such a person is one of your own, you'll feel very at ease; if they're an enemy, they'll be terrifying.
Song Lili wouldn't deliberately offend Li Yuanyi, but she also wouldn't try to get close to him.
Maintaining a gentlemanly relationship is sufficient.
The elderly people sat down amidst chatting and laughter, and Song Lili then arranged for the dishes to be served, waiting for the pot to boil.
She prepared the soup base in advance, and the pot was kept warm on the fire so that people could eat immediately after they arrived.
The soup base is nourishing and was specially prepared by Song Lili.
The dishes were brought out by the waiter after everyone sat down. Each dish was served on a plate, unlike other people who had to get their own food.
Looking at the pot bubbling and steaming, everyone was in a pretty good mood and was quite looking forward to the hot pot.
Even Zhao Xiaoxi, whose nose doesn't look like a nose, has some expectations.
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