"I'm naturally smart."
Thinking back to how much trouble she had caused her sister-in-law because of her willfulness before coming to this branch factory, Qin Yaxin felt a pang of shame. She realized that her willfulness back then was secondary; the main problem was that she was stupid and didn't use her brain.
Otherwise, how could he be so insensible, knowing that his family had encountered misfortune and that they were struggling to make ends meet, yet still so brazenly and rationally asked his sister-in-law for money to buy new clothes in order to satisfy his vanity?
And when her sister-in-law wanted to take her, her second brother, and her younger brother and sister-in-law to the branch factory, she jumped out to object, angrily saying that she wanted to stay and live in the capital.
Furthermore, he only knows how to go out all day, shopping with his classmates, and doesn't know how to take care of his younger siblings at home, nor does he think about helping his sister-in-law with housework.
Looking back on those past experiences, Qin Yaxin concluded that she was truly selfish in the past—disregarding her family's feelings and only caring about her own happiness!
"Yes, you're the smartest one in our family!"
Not wanting the girl's self-esteem to be too hurt, Song Lan smiled and offered a compliment.
However, Qin Yaxin's expression was not one of pleasure; instead, she pursed her lips, her eyes filled with guilt and self-reproach.
"What's wrong?"
Noticing Qin Yaxin's low spirits and noticing her expression, Song Lan couldn't help but offer her words of concern.
"Sister-in-law!"
"Um?"
"I'm sorry, I used to be very willful, and I did things without thinking. I was definitely not smart at all!"
Hearing Qin Yaxin say this, Song Lan was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'm happy for you, sister-in-law, that you know how to reflect on yourself."
"Sister-in-law, aren't you angry with me? I was so willful before, not considering the feelings of the family, only thinking about what I wanted, and... and I didn't respect you much, I talked back to you, are you angry with me?"
Qin Yaxin looked at Song Lan with obvious caution in her eyes.
“I am your sister-in-law. If you do something wrong, it can only be said that I, as your sister-in-law, have failed in my duty. Of course, it would be a lie to say that I am not angry, but in my opinion, there is still hope for you. Therefore, I thought that if you dare to continue to act recklessly, I would resort to force, such as making a leather whip specifically for whipping you.”
As Song Lan spoke, she glanced at the girl. Although there was a smile in her eyes, Qin Yaxin saw seriousness in them.
In an instant, she involuntarily shuddered. "No way?!"
Why not?
Song Lan smiled and said, "Since reasoning won't work, I'll use the whip to teach you to reflect on yourself, know where you went wrong, and make a change from the bottom of your heart."
"Sister-in-law, you're scaring me!"
Qin Yaxin shrank her neck.
"Afraid? Change your bad habits, think before you speak and act, and stop being so self-centered. Then I will not use a whip to punish you. What do you have to fear?"
Song Lan raised an eyebrow, her smile seemingly warm and gentle, but in Qin Yaxin's eyes, it sent a shiver down her spine once again.
"I'll change! Sister-in-law, I definitely will!"
Qin Yaxin made a guarantee.
"Change what?"
Song Lan asked the question knowing the answer already.
"I will change my bad temper and stop speaking and acting according to my own whims, disregarding the feelings of my family." Qin Yaxin's expression and tone were serious. After listening to her, Song Lan said, "If you can really keep your word, I believe you will become more and more outstanding!"
A person who knows how to reflect on themselves, can manage their emotions, considers the feelings of their family when speaking and acting, and thinks things through before acting—regardless of whether they will achieve great things in the future, at least has upright character and deserves the respect of others!
"I...I won't let my sister-in-law down!"
A determined look flashed in Qin Yaxin's eyes. She wanted to become outstanding, not wanting her second brother to constantly call her brainless, and wanting her sister-in-law and the rest of the family to look at her with new respect and understanding!
It's just a matter of making changes; she can do it!
"Shisong Village is just ahead."
Less than two hundred meters from the village entrance, Song Lan suddenly spoke up. Hearing this, Song Jiaojiao looked up and exclaimed, "We're here already?!"
"The journey from the machinery factory to Shisong Village is about ten kilometers. If the road were smoother, it would definitely take us less time than it does now."
Song Lan spoke softly, "Including me, there are six people in my family. I have two older brothers and one younger brother. Don't be nervous when you come to my house. Everyone in my family is very gentle."
"I'm not nervous."
Qin Yaxin grinned.
Upon hearing this, Song Lan's smiling gaze swept over the other person. She said, "By the way, my younger brother also studies at the town's middle school. However, he just passed the entrance exam for junior high in September. If you encounter any trouble at school..."
If you don't have time to go to the high school to ask your second brother for help, go to Class 7A and find a boy named Song Guoqing to help you.
Qin Yaxin nodded, then said, "Song Guoqing? I'll remember that name!"
Apart from a few children running around, there were hardly any adults to be seen on the village road.
"Pretty sister! Pretty sister is back in the village!"
A child recognized Song Lan and immediately shouted out.
"You're Black Egg, right?"
Song Lan squeezed the brakes and got off the bicycle. She looked at the little boy standing three or four meters away by the village road, staring straight at her, and asked him with a smile.
"Yes, beautiful sister, I'm Black Egg."
The little boy was a bit shy.
"come over."
Song Lan waved.
The little boy named Black Egg hesitated for a moment before moving closer to Song Lan.
"Give."
Song Lan took a handful of White Rabbit milk candies from her pocket and put them in the little boy's hand, saying gently, "Remember to share one with each of your friends."
"Um."
Black Egg looked at the White Rabbit candy he was holding in his hands, his eyes sparkling, and he nodded his little head emphatically.
"Thank you, beautiful lady!"
"Heidan is so polite!" Song Lan smiled and said, "From now on, just call me Sister Song Lan, understand?"
"Um."
The child nodded his head emphatically again.
"Go on, your friends are waiting for you!"
Song Lan waved her hand, got back on her bicycle, and beckoned Qin Yaxin to continue on.
"sister!"
Song Guoqing walked out of the main room and saw Song Lan and Qin Yaxin pushing their bicycles into the courtyard. He was so happy that he called out, and then he turned to the main room and shouted, "Mom! My sister is back!"
"Little sister!"
Song Qinghui was in the room, but as soon as he heard his younger brother's voice, he rushed out of the room.
"Second Brother."
Song Lan set up the bike stand and introduced her to Song Qinghui and Song Guoqing: "This is Qin Yaxin, my sister-in-law."
"Hello (Sister Ya-xin)!"
The Song brothers greeted Qin Yaxin.
"Second sister, this is my second brother, and little one, this is my younger brother, Guoqing."
Song Lan then introduced Qin Yaxin.
Qin Yaxin: "Hello, Second Brother Song! Hello, Brother Guoqing!"
"Lanlan!"
Li Jumei walked out of the main room with a big smile on her face.
"Mom. This is my sister-in-law, her name is Qin Yaxin."
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