Chapter 35 Candy
At that time.
Shi family residence.
Meng Xi walked into the house carrying the noodles she had bought. Before she could shake off the snowflakes on her body, she saw Shi Qinghe's face, which was even colder than the cold night. He looked at her arrogantly, "Why are you here just now?"
"The viaduct was jammed for a long time during the snowstorm."
"It's useless."
"Sorry, miss."
Shi Qinghe glanced at her with contempt, took the old-fashioned crab roe noodles, tasted a few mouthfuls, and then his eyes swept over the slippers worn by Shi Yin not far away. He was so angry that he threw his chopsticks and lost all appetite.
What happened to my parents?
He gave Shi Yin a house, bought her a car, and even took her to attend Mrs. Han's birthday party tonight.
There was a time when, when outsiders asked about Shi Yin, her parents were too embarrassed to speak. The label of "disaster star" made the Shi couple ashamed, and they would only praise her, Shi Qinghe, and be proud of her.
"Miss, please calm down." Meng Xi picked up a pair of clean chopsticks and placed them carefully. "Mrs. Shi was just soft-hearted for a moment. She felt that she had wronged the Second Miss in the Song family's marriage, so she made up for it a little."
"You own dozens of houses, and your garage is full of luxury cars. Mr. Shi also gave you 5% of the original shares of the Shi Group. Even if he felt sorry for the Second Miss, he wouldn't give you so much."
"She's changed lately."
"Second Miss?"
"She's very smooth and sweet-talking." Shi Qinghe's face turned colder and colder. She couldn't help but think of Shi Yin's recent stay at home. Her parents treated her to delicious food and drinks and took care of her in every detail. These favors that originally belonged only to her gradually appeared on Shi Yin: "She wants to steal my parents and the Shi family's property from me!"
An inconspicuous speck of dust.
Such great ambition.
"How could the Second Miss have such ability?" Meng Xi advised. "Let's not even mention that you are the most beloved treasure of Mr. Shi and his wife. Just look at your status and development in the design world. You have many works to your name, and the New Year project you are responsible for is about to be launched."
Having said this, Shi Qinghe's frown relaxed a little.
yes.
At the beginning of next month, the company will be launching new products for the Spring Festival, all designed by 'She Shi Qinghe'. If the new products sell well, she will be able to completely crush Shi Yin.
"Are the finished clothes ready?" Shi Qinghe asked.
"I'm working on it." Meng Xi nodded and said, "Don't worry, Miss. I will personally monitor the product department and then liaise with the publicity department. I will make sure you shine on the New Year project and surpass the second young lady."
That sounds good.
Shi Qinghe was coaxed into happiness.
She looked up at the person in front of her. She didn't know if it was her imagination, but she felt that Meng Xi had changed a little, becoming more obedient. Shi Qinghe reached out and patted Meng Xi's cheek like she was petting a dog. "Once the New Year project is launched, I'll send someone to invite Dr. Lu. As long as you work hard for me, I will save your adoptive father's life."
Meng Xi bent down and said, "Thank you, Miss."
…
A Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle drove into the bustling city center of Beijing.
Christmas just passed.
The decorations in major shopping malls have not been removed yet.
In the cold, white night, one could see a fir tree decorated with lights and a Santa Claus wearing a red hat. Shi Yin's phone lit up and she clicked on the new message from Meng Xi.
She typed a reply.
After a while the car stopped.
Han Zhan opened his side of the car's rear door and said he was going to IFS to do some shopping. Shi Yin didn't ask any more questions, just reminded him to be careful because the roads were slippery, and watched him disappear into the heavy snow.
"Second Miss, Shi Qinghe has no doubts about the two design drawings I gave her. They were sent to the product department today. They are expected to be finished the day after tomorrow and will be put up on Shi's official website for pre-sale next Monday."
"good."
After exiting the chat with Meng Xi, someone else sent a new message. Shi Yin had previously posted online, asking where to find a veterinarian near Beijing, and now someone had finally replied.
No. 579, Baiyun Middle Road.
Old town alleys.
Shi Yin saved the address and planned to go check it out in the next few days. If she could find a folk remedy to heal Ah Xiu's injured hind leg, the dog would be able to run normally after recovery, and it would also be able to heal its psychological trauma.
At this moment, the car door was opened again.
As the cold wind blew in, Han Zhan also got in the car. He was carrying things in both hands, and Shi Yin hurried to share the burden, taking several large boxes of herbal Chinese medicine from his right hand.
"Are you sick?"
"Uncle Han has joint problems due to his age, and his knees hurt in the winter."
"oh."
"You care about me so much?" Han Zhan tilted his head to look at her.
The lights were off in the train car, and Shi Yin could only see him through the neon lights outside the window. The dim light didn't diminish his handsome face in the slightest. It was just that the words he spoke were difficult to respond to, so Shi Yin simply ignored them.
The driver drove off the street.
Go to Beishan Villa.
The snow was still falling, and the bushes on both sides of the road were covered in white snow, like a giant mushroom. Shi Yin put down the Chinese medicine in her hand and just stood up, her eyes filled with a square, exquisite gift box.
She tilted her head.
Han Zhan was looking at her. "Open it and take a look."
The two exchanged silent glances for a few seconds before Shi Yin reached out to take the item he handed her. She placed it on her lap, untied the ribbon from the bow, and opened the lid. Inside lay a ceramic green spruce tree and a dazzling array of candies in various shapes and sizes.
Han Zhan said: "On the way to pick up the medicine, I passed by a very busy store and saw many children pestering their parents to buy this candy gift box."
Shi Yinyan frowned slightly, "I'm not a child."
"Well, you're a beauty."
"I give in."
"It's the princess."
“…” Shi Yin was speechless.
Han Zhan was amused by the small roll of her eyes just now. He leaned towards her and saw her roll her eyes at him when they were closer. He laughed out loud: "It's okay to be my wife, right?"
He sat back in his seat.
No more words were said.
He lowered his head and brushed off the snowflakes on his body.
Without his deliberate teasing, the warm, enclosed car fell silent. The box of candy felt heavy. Shi Yin held it, her slender fingers tightening slightly. She gazed at the vibrant colors, gradually lost in thought, recalling certain scenes from her childhood.
Children like sweet food.
Especially little girls.
Ever since she could remember, Shi Qinghe's princess room was always filled with all kinds of beautiful candies. She would often lean on Shi Qinghe's door, gazing enviously at the endless candies in the cupboard. Once, Shi Qinghe spotted her and gently took her hand, "Yinyin, if you want candy, go get it yourself."
She went.
Carefully picked up the smallest rainbow lollipop.
My parents were very angry that night.
Call her to the princess room.
The room was in a mess, and all the candies in the cupboard were spilled. Shi Qinghe was crying breathlessly: "Sister, you can steal my candies, but why did you break them?"
She became a thief.
A narrow-minded and very jealous thief.
Her parents punished her by making her face the wall and reflect on her mistakes, saying that the fortune teller was right, she was indeed born to be unlucky, acting in a sneaky way and not looking like a lady at all.
After that.
Shi Yin never ate candy again.
She hardly even touched sweet food.
The only time in all these years was when Han Zhan celebrated his birthday a while ago. The housekeeper, Uncle Han, made a cake. While she was distributing it to the servants, she also cut a small half piece for herself at Han Zhan's instigation. In his words, he wanted to share the birthday boy's blessings and his wish with her.
…
Half an hour later.
The Mercedes-Benz business car stopped outside Beishan Villa.
The housekeeper came to meet him with an umbrella.
On the way back, Han Zhan peeled a big lollipop for her, which she kept in her mouth for more than ten minutes without finishing it. Shi Yin got out of the car holding the gift box of candy, with the candy still in her mouth.
Sweet but not greasy.
Has a light fruity fragrance.
No wonder so many kids line up to buy it, it really tastes good.
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