After replying to Yun Qu's message, Yun He lit one cigarette after another on the balcony.
He had quit smoking a long time ago.
Unless something really upsetting happens.
But no matter how many cigarettes I smoke right now, I can't shake off the sorrow in my heart.
Yunhe stared blankly at the wall in front of him, as if he could see through it and into the girl playing games on the computer.
"Lian Lian..."
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At school, Xie Zhaodi's reputation for being embroiled in controversy grew increasingly worse.
Sending a minor to a juvenile detention center has shocked many people in schools.
It turns out that spreading rumors does come at a cost.
They thought that a few words wouldn't cause any harm.
However, it was only after Xie Zhaodi stood up for her that she realized it was also illegal.
The school was also thrust into the spotlight because of this incident.
Almost every day, a series of noises can be heard coming from the principal's office.
The students also sat up straighter.
But all of this did not have much of an impact on Yun Lian.
The only difference is that Xie Zhaodi is more attached to her and will come to feed her whenever she has free time.
Then they accepted Xie Zhaodi's newly baked cookies.
Yun Lian couldn't help but ask, "Zhao Di, you bake cookies so well, have you ever thought about opening a shop?"
Xie Zhaodi waves her hand every year.
"How could I do that? I'm just making something to satisfy my cravings, it's nothing valuable, who would want to buy my three-no products?"
Today she made cranberry cookies.
The dried cranberries were bought for her by Yun Lian last time.
Unexpectedly, after she made them into cookies, they became even more delicious with their sweet and sour taste.
Yun Lian puffed out her cheeks and kept throwing small cookies into her mouth.
"Who said it's a counterfeit or substandard product? Ours is purely handmade."
Yun Lian thought a lot about what would happen if Xie Zhaodi was recognized by the Yun family but still couldn't live a good life.
No matter what kind of family a girl comes from, having money in her hands is her greatest source of confidence.
Xie Zhaodi blushed and didn't dare to look anyone in the eye.
Yun Lian sighed.
"Don't worry, we're doing business, not forcing people to buy or sell. If they like it, they'll buy it; if they don't want to, we won't force them."
Earning money through your own abilities is nothing to be ashamed of, so don't always keep your head down.
Xie Zhaodi slowly raised her head.
Looking into Yun Lian's encouraging eyes, he felt as if he could muster countless strength.
"But can I really do it?"
No one has ever acknowledged her.
My parents said that girls don't need to study too much, since they'll all get married eventually anyway.
My younger brother said, "Why should a girl like her bother making money? She should just listen to our parents and get married properly, so he can avoid struggling for a few years."
The teacher said that even with some academic talent, with the preferential allocation of educational resources, she could only achieve the effect of someone else's 30% effort even if she put in 50%.
Yun Lian nodded very clearly and seriously.
"Of course you can do it. Never underestimate yourself. You are far more capable than you think."
Xie Zhaodi pinched one of her feet, her face showing a conflicted expression.
Yun Lian pressed her advantage: "If you don't believe me, just ask them how your skills compare to their custom-made desserts."
The people who were being scanned by Yun Lian nodded repeatedly.
"It tastes even better than what my chef makes."
"Yes, yes, although the ingredients may be a little lacking, the taste is really indescribable."
"Xie Zhaodi, you have to trust Sister Yun. Sister Yun has tasted more delicacies than all of us combined."
If she says it's delicious, then it really is delicious.
"Thank you everyone. If you like it, I will make more in the future."
"Okay, thank you, Sister Zhaodi."
Seeing that she was more relaxed, Yun Lian felt much happier.
Through this period of time, she finally managed to gradually bring Xie Zhaodi into her circle.
She has gone from being reserved and uneasy at the beginning to being able to communicate with them normally now.
"So, let's go hand in hand. You provide the skills, and I'll provide the initial capital. How about we open a small dessert shop together?"
"But we're still studying, won't we lose money?"
"Don't worry about that. Everything is difficult at the beginning. If we don't even have the courage to try, how can we succeed?"
Xie Zhaodi mustered her courage and finally nodded: "Okay, I will definitely do my best."
She wanted to pay back the money she owed Yun Lian as soon as possible, otherwise it would always feel like a burden on her shoulders, suffocating her.
When Yun Lian got out of school that evening, she knew in advance that her parents would be picking her up from school that day.
He held Xie Zhaodi's hand the whole time.
"Zhaodi, can you sleep at my house tonight? I've heard that good friends can do this. You're my best friend, and I want to discuss the idea of opening a dessert shop with you in detail tonight."
"But wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to go to your house so abruptly?"
I should at least buy some gifts.
But she has no spare money right now, and the compensation for Li Juan's losses has not yet been received.
"Don't be so presumptuous, didn't I tell you? We're best friends."
Amidst the bickering between the two girls, Yun's parents in the car immediately spotted the two girls walking side by side.
When the two stood side by side and their faces were compared, Yun's father's eyes instantly reddened.
Just one glance at Xie Zhaodi was enough to tell that she was his daughter.
She and her wife looked so alike when they were young.
Mica also glanced lightly at Xie Zhaodi.
Although she looks a little like her, in her heart, Lianlian is the daughter she was destined to have.
Yunhe sat in the car feeling like he was sitting on pins and needles, his face full of regret.
He never expected that when he sent a message to Yun Qu, he would accidentally send those photos to his parents.
They even ended their trip early just to see their nominal sister.
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