The bookshelves against the wall are filled with books that Lin Momo specially selected, including literature and history, medicine, skills, and recipes for various foods that she has collected.
On the other side of the long desk, at one end there was a simple version of an antique dressing table. Lifting the lid revealed a mercury mirror on the back, and in the small compartments inside were various accessories, hair ties, and makeup tools that Lin Momo had bought online.
Although Lin Momo is used to going out without makeup, no girl doesn't love beauty, so how can she not prepare a dressing table for herself and occasionally indulge in a little vanity?
Frustrated that all she could manage to do in her last time-traveling experience was a bun hairstyle, Lin Momo, spurred on by her own mistakes, followed a blogger on Toutiao this time and not only learned makeup but also several easy-to-master ancient hairstyles.
Among the many storage baskets under the desk, some contain various stationery items, including paper, ink, brushes, inkstones, ballpoint pens, pencils, notebooks, and bundles of A4 paper.
It also contains all sorts of trinkets and skincare products that Lin Momo bought.
Lin Momo has always insisted on using the simplest way to care for her skin. Although she has stockpiled a lot of products, there are only a few items: baby cream and snow cream in bags or bottles, medical glycerin, medical petroleum jelly, and Wan Zi Qian Hong (a brand of cosmetics).
And that was it.
Just look at all the things she prepared for herself, and you can truly appreciate how simple it can be.
If she has any skincare secrets, it's sleep and washing her face with rice water.
In short, her skin has been in good condition over the years, and she rarely has problems like acne.
The bedroom and study are not separated, making them feel particularly spacious.
Lin Momo placed a long table and two rattan cushions on the empty carpet in the middle. In her spare time, she could sit here to brew tea, read books, or watch TV series on her tablet.
Thinking of this, Lin Momo suddenly remembered that the solar-powered power banks, solar lights, and other solar-powered devices and electronic equipment she had bought were still uncharged, and she was unsure whether these products were as practical as they claimed.
The next day was another sunny day.
Time helped Lin Momo carry all kinds of solar energy equipment to the rooftop and set them up one by one.
Afterwards, the two, who had been staying at home, drove out for some fresh air.
*
A mirage thousands of miles away.
With the engagement date fast approaching, Xu Qingya finally couldn't sit still any longer.
On this day, she visited Shi Guang's parents at their home.
She still didn't choose to tell her parents that her fiancé had fallen in love with someone else, still hoping that time could turn back and they could get engaged.
The Shi family villa.
Because the time had been arranged in advance, the Shi family couple received their prospective daughter-in-law at their home.
Xu Qingya sat on the leather sofa in the living room, looking hopefully at the couple opposite her: "Uncle Shi, Aunt Shi, is there any news about Shi Guang?"
While drinking his tea, Mr. Shi coughed lightly, feeling uneasy.
Shi's mother sighed, "Oh, that brat, his phone is off, we can't get through at all."
Then, she changed the subject, "Qingya, don't be sad. When he comes back, I'll have your Uncle Shi give him a good beating to vent your anger."
Even Shi's mother, who never had the heart to scold her eldest son, became ruthless.
The Shi family was also extremely anxious. How could they proceed with the engagement banquet if their son didn't show up?
The celebratory invitations have already been sent out. If they are canceled, what will outsiders think of the Shi family? Besides, getting past the Xu family will be difficult.
Xu Qingya's eyes darkened. Their engagement was in a week. Would time really come back in time to get engaged to her?
Perhaps she believed it before, but the situation is different now.
"Do you know where he is?"
Time wouldn't tell her, but surely it couldn't be that it was kept from his parents as well?
Shi's parents looked at each other, their faces full of embarrassment.
Finally, Shi's mother said, "That brat, he's here one minute and there the next, there's no telling where he is. We can't get through to him on the phone either, who knows where he's gone this time?"
He paused, then emphasized, "I called him several times before you came in. Sigh, I don't know if there was no signal or if he was on a plane, but I couldn't get through."
"However, Shiguang has never caused our parents much worry since she was a child. She has always been very sensible. I have already clearly told her the date of your engagement. Don't worry, he will definitely be back before then."
"So, Uncle Shi and Aunt Shi don't know that he already has a girlfriend?" Xu Qingya asked in a shocking manner.
Upon hearing this, Shi's mother panicked and immediately denied it, saying, "Qingya, who told you this nonsense? How could this be..."
"Shiguang told me this himself. I called him a few days ago, and he said he already has someone he likes, he won't get engaged to me, and that woman is currently with Shiguang."
With a loud "bang," the usually composed Mr. Shi suddenly slammed his teacup down on the table and angrily shouted, "Nonsense!"
After a moment, he calmed his anger and solemnly promised Xu Qingya, "Qingya, don't worry, my Shi family only recognizes you as our daughter-in-law, and we will never allow any other woman to enter our Shi family!"
Mother Shi hurriedly chimed in, "That's right! Even if Shi Guang couldn't resist the temptation and was bewitched by some vixen, our family wouldn't let him run wild, and we certainly wouldn't allow such a woman with ulterior motives to enter the house."
At this point, she changed the subject, "Men, you know, they just like the thrill of something new. Once that initial excitement wears off, it all fades. Look at your Uncle Shi, didn't he have a woman he was head over heels in love with before he got married? But in the end, he still married me..."
For the sake of her son, she even revealed her husband's secrets.
Feeling humiliated, Shi's father immediately scolded him with a dark face, "What nonsense are you spouting in front of the younger generation? Don't you have any manners as an elder?"
Shi's mother pursed her lips and muttered under her breath, "Even if I don't say anything, do you think no one knows about your little secret? Maybe Qingya already knows."
Mr. Shi glared at Mrs. Shi, coughed, and looked at Xu Qingya seriously, asking, "Do your parents know about this?"
Xu Qingya was already feeling quite uncomfortable, but then she overheard some gossip about her future father-in-law, which made her even more uneasy.
However, their words reassured her.
When her father asked her a question, Xu Qingya, whose complexion had improved, quickly shook her head: "I don't know! I haven't told my parents yet."
Now I can't help but feel glad I made that decision.
If her parents found out, that would be terrible.
The family had high hopes for her, their only daughter, and doted on her.
Her father hasn't completely calmed down from what happened four years ago. If he adds fuel to the fire this time, he'll definitely teach the Shi family a lesson in a fit of rage.
Wouldn't that mean the marriage would fall through?
She had loved Shi Guang for ten years and was certain that she would marry him in the future. If the marriage were to be called off in the end, it would be like a bolt from the blue for her.
How could she possibly bear such a huge blow?
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