Xu Fang's mind was in a daze the whole morning. No matter how angry she was, she couldn't show it. She had to explain to customers that there was no soap, and every time she did, she was blamed.

She didn't know how she managed to get through the morning.

I returned home at noon, feeling exhausted and sitting on the edge of the bed in a daze.

Ji Yong carried the food he got back from the cafeteria and asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"

Xu Fang raised her head and said weakly, "Ji Yong, let me make this clear today. I can no longer control Ji Ling. You can control her in the future. Whether she is good or bad has nothing to do with me."

As he spoke, he covered his face and sobbed softly.

Ji Yong was frightened. His wife was a very proud and strong-willed person, and she had not shown such a vulnerable side of her in all these years.

He held her in his arms and comforted her softly, "She made you angry again, so just scold her. The more you are frustrated, the more courageous you become."

Xu Fang: The sadness and grievance disappeared in an instant.

Xu Fang pushed the person away and frowned, "I didn't say that in anger. Yesterday, you said something that made me reflect. I was actually thinking about it last night, wondering if I really had been living too much these years. Through a few words, you can see that I don't like Ji Ling, which is enough to show that I really did a bad job. This matter cannot be ignored."

Seeing his wife suddenly become serious, Ji Yong sat properly and said, "Even the most well-mannered parents will break down when facing their children. You shouldn't be so strict with yourself on this point."

Xu Fang shook her head. "I made a mistake here, so I have to adjust. My upbringing and cultural accomplishment also prevent me from becoming that kind of person. That's the kind of person I despise the most."

Meeting his wife's serious gaze, Ji Yong fell silent.

"Ji Yong, I admit that I lacked patience with Ji Ling. I admit that I was wrong. Ten fingers are all different lengths. How can we avoid parents being partial? Speak honestly, I have never been partial to Ji Ling in terms of food, clothing and daily expenses over the years, right?"

"It's not your fault. It's actually my fault for letting you share the pressure of life." Ji Yong lowered his head in guilt. "If our family conditions were good, some things wouldn't be a big deal. You should have lived a romantic life instead of this kind of life. I know how much you have suffered for this family over the years."

Xu Fang felt so aggrieved that she couldn't say a word after hearing what her husband said.

Ji Yong raised his head and looked at his wife gently, "I know why you feel uncomfortable. You suddenly realized that you were too harsh on Xiaoling, and you can't get over it."

Xu Fang gritted her teeth and said, "I want to be a gentle mother, and she has to give me a chance."

Then, she rambled on about what happened that morning. "I'm really afraid that I'll get angry with her again and look like a shrew. Anyway, I don't care. Go ask her yourself. Where did she get the money to buy so many soaps?"

Finally, I couldn't help but say one more thing, "The boy who accepted her gift may not be a good person. Otherwise, how could he accept such an expensive gift before they confirmed their relationship? This is one point, you should remind her. Another point, the money she borrowed this time has been repaid, where did she borrow money from now? Why are boys always lending her money? I have pointed out all the things to you, you can handle it yourself."

Seeing her husband nodding and listening seriously, Xu Fang's mood slowly calmed down.

For some things, if you approach them from a different perspective, you will feel differently.

"Where are the two children? Why aren't they at home?" Ji Yong asked when he saw his wife's mood had calmed down.

"Xiao Ke said she was going to prepare a birthday present for her grandmother. No one knew what she was preparing. She was so secretive." As for where her eldest daughter was doing, Xu Fang felt she didn't need to say more.

Ji Yong knew what to do and didn't ask any more questions. He had lunch with his wife. In the afternoon, they both went to their respective workplaces. After a walk around the workplace, Ji Yong took the time to go home.

Seeing his daughter cooking something in the pot in the outer room, the whole house was filled with a pungent smell, he opened the door and pushed open the back window, "Get rid of the smell in the house before your mother gets off work. By the way, I put the rice in the cupboard for you, did you see it?"

"I'm done."

Ji Yong came over and pointed at the animal shapes carved out of wood, "Are these models?"

"That's a good idea. It's true that people can only realize their potential when faced with adversity."

Ji Ling smiled, "Dad, you have something else to say."

In the morning, Ji Ling secretly told Ji Yong about her plan to start a business. Ji Yong did not object. He was smart enough to give her the "capital" without Ji Ling explaining it clearly. Otherwise, how could Ji Ling have the money to buy so many soaps?

"You were hiding in the room at noon, so you should have heard everything your mother said. I won't say more. You've grown up, and I believe you can handle it." Ji Yong was very open-minded and did not blame his daughter.

He would only be worried if his daughter really didn't have anyone she liked at this age.

Ji Ling, "Dad, don't worry, I will get the money back when I see him again. I was too stupid before, but I understand now."

"Dad is not forcing you to take the money back. The gift is given. We can't be too proactive in the future, otherwise the other party won't cherish you." Ji Yong smiled like a bad guy who used candy to kidnap children. "Xiaoling, tell daddy, how does it feel to be the top scorer in the college entrance examination? Did you know that you would get such a good score?"

Ji Ling: "How should I put it? I think it's just like that."

"Good, very good. You are not arrogant or impatient, and you are someone who can accomplish great things." Ji Yong patted his daughter's shoulder with pride, and walked out with his hands behind his back, "I have to go to work, you clean up after you are done here, and don't let your mother see it."

At the same time, he kept muttering to himself, "You are so patient. My daughter is indeed a top-ranked candidate in the imperial examination."

Ji Ling smiled. She really didn’t think she was that great. She just took advantage of the fact that she knew it first. She was lucky enough to get good grades this time. In the future, she would have to accept new things when she went to college. Then she would really have to rely on her own efforts.

She didn't think much about it and silently turned her mind back to making soap. She asked the carpenter to carve many animal models and several flower models. After the soap was made, she added her own dried flowers into it. The models were fragrant and cute. Now that the making materials were limited, she could only take shortcuts to make money in this way.

After accumulating a certain amount of wealth and going to Beijing to attend university, I will research and develop my own soap formula.

Before Xu Fang got off work, Ji Ling moved all the models to her own room and let them dry naturally before removing them from the moulds. She also cleaned up the outer room and allowed the draft to take away all the smells in the house.

Just as I sat down to catch my breath, I saw Zheng Shi coming.

"San Biao, hurry up, the pretty boy called you. I'll ask him to call you back in ten minutes." Zheng Shi didn't go through the main door, but jumped over the wall directly.

Ji Ling stood up and asked, "Can we call it something else?"

Zheng Shi asked, "What do you want to exchange? Ah San? San Mei?"

Riding on the wall, Zheng Shi swung his legs, his eyes suddenly lit up, "Flower-picking fan? That's good, let's call it that."

"Collecting nectar?"

"I am a flower-picking fan. I want to pick peach blossoms when I see them."

With a loud bang.

Zheng Shi, who was originally riding on the wall and swinging his legs, fell down along with the wall.

Ji Ling was speechless, looking at Zheng Shi who had crawled out of the rotten stone, and said lightly, "Look, it's time to pay now."

Zheng Shi: (End of this chapter)