I'll give you a 'bottom line'
"Yueyue, get up. Mommy made your favorite wontons for you." Mother Lan said softly beside Qiyue's bed.
"Mom, I don't want to eat."
"It's already nine o'clock. Eat something and go to sleep. Mom also fried you your favorite fried eggs."
Qi Yue simply stood up, only to feel sore all over, swollen eyes, and even her hands were burning with pain.
Just as Qi Yue lowered her head, she discovered that the scratch on her hand was tightly covered with a large Band-Aid.
"I put it on you last night because I saw you were asleep. It's too dark, and I don't know if it's accurate."
Seeing that Qiyue didn't say anything, Lan's mother said, "Yueyue, Mom has thought about it. Mom doesn't ask for anything else in this life. She just wants my daughter to be safe and happy every day. Nothing else matters."
After hearing what her mother said, Qi Yue's eyes suddenly became red.
"In this world, I only have my mother, and only my mother loves me."
"Lan Qiyue, Lan Qiyue, after all these years, you still haven't made any progress."
Another year has passed so quickly. This is the seventh year since my father passed away.
"See you later."
End of February, Chenxi County Station.
"Mom, are you really not going to Yangbin with me? I'm always worried about you being alone at home."
"Hey kid, what are you worried about? I'll go to where your brother is in a couple of days. Your uncle and aunt are busy, so I'll go and accompany him to study. What a great thing."
"Then you must take care of yourself. If you feel too tired, come back to Yangbin, our home, the home my mother gave me."
Sitting in the car, Qiyue was anxiously waiting to check Ayi's results.
Because of the last failure, Qi Yue had no confidence at this time, so she asked Xiao Ziyi, the academic master, for help.
"Not bad, Qiyue, your results are pretty good this time."
"Being able to do so doesn't mean you can get in. Isn't there a national cutoff?"
"Qiyue, just relax. I have confidence in you. You will succeed this time."
You see, this is what a good friend is like. Even if you are as stupid as a pig, in his eyes, you are "good".
"Well, the results look okay for now. Let's just say this is the only good news this year. I'm so tired. I want to get some sleep."
Jinshu City.
"Sister, look at how my eldest brother-in-law has done the decoration under my supervision. Except for the bathroom, all the old and unstable corners have been replaced. The bed was also chosen for you by my sister. The money was paid by my aunt." Qi Jia sat on the small sofa and showed the results of his work.
"It's not as good as my major. There is room for improvement."
"Do it yourself next time, it's too much trouble." Qi Jia complained indignantly.
"It's already very good. All of them are mine, all made according to my preferences. I like them very much, but I don't want to praise you because I'm afraid you'll be proud."
The one-bedroom apartment is over 40 square meters. There is a small entrance hall as you enter, the kitchen is on the left, the bathroom is on the right, and in front of the kitchen is a small dining room with a small bar, which is closely connected to the living room. The windows in the living room are made in the form of tatami, which is convenient for Qi Yue to meditate from time to time. There is a small balcony on the upper left side of the living room, which is big enough to accommodate a washing machine and Qi Yue's easel. Opposite is a bedroom with a large floor-to-ceiling window.
Although the overall feeling is not very spacious, it is not crowded either. Everything is in natural wood color and the furniture is also made of wood. The difference is that Qi Jia chose bright colors for the soft furnishings, and even the dolls that the sisters usually grab in the mall are all placed on the surface.
"Auntie, you said I chose bright-colored soft furnishings. I hope you won't be angry. I like dark colors now."
"Your sister won't dislike your choice, so just do as you say."
"By the way, niece, please put out there the easel I sent you, my sister's."
"Aunt, I haven't picked up a paintbrush since my uncle passed away. Are you sure I won't be angry if you put it in there?"
"Let's see. It's been too long. Let's wait a little longer."
In fact, Lan's mother didn't know what she was waiting for. It was just that her daughter had been depressed for too long. She hoped that her daughter would be different in the new year.
After Qi Jia came to his senses, he said to his sister, "Sister, let's eat hot pot. We are all hungry."
Qi Yue put down the big box in her hand, pushed it aside, and went to the kitchen with Qi Jia.
The two of them sat at the coffee table, the TV was playing a comedy they never got tired of watching, and a video call was made on the tablet.
"Auntie, Auntie."
"Mom, Mom."
"Aren't these my babies?"
"Auntie, when are you coming? It's time for your physical examination again."
"My ticket for the day after tomorrow."
"Is there much stuff? I'll pick you up, auntie."
"How can I have so many things? I've already sent some to Qiwang. Your sister has some of my clothes, so I won't take them. I've made some food for you, and I've even made sausages for you to take."
"Auntie, is it sausage?"
"Look at that little girl, she's so greedy," he said, pointing to Qi Jia's position on the screen. Although the voice was very low, Qi Jia still heard it.
Qi Jia acted coquettishly and wouldn't give in: "Oh, I just asked if it was meat, and my aunt said I was greedy."
"Yes, I am quite greedy, and you were quite chubby when you were a child." Qi Yue said as he nodded affirmatively.
Qi Jia came up and kicked her, warning her sister: "I'm not fat, don't talk nonsense."
"Niece, you didn't go out on a date with Little Milk Tea."
Because Qi Jia's suitors often ordered milk tea when Qi Yue was studying, Qi Yunyi gave her a very fitting nickname.
Qiyue's family is like that; they're very open-minded and respect their elders. Therefore, sometimes they're allowed to address their elders by their given names; it's all allowed. The elders don't mind; as the saying goes, "everyone is equal." Therefore, even nicknames are considered unique, as long as they're harmless.
"Auntie, please stop talking. I've blocked him. He's made me angry again recently."
I don’t know what’s going on. Maybe blocking people is something that only the sisters in this family have, and they’re all very good at it.
"Niece, you can't lose your temper all the time. Don't be like that. Just give in to others."
"Auntie, let me tell you, this time it's definitely not my fault, so just leave him alone and let him stay where he is."
Qi Yue gave Qi Jia a thumbs up, as if to say, "Yes, that's how it should be. You can't spoil him."
"No one can bully my sister except me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Jia made a gesture and Qi Yue understood what he meant.
"You, go to the side."
Just like that, a day of laughter and joking ended, and it was time to go to work tomorrow.
Zero, I'm back.
It was my first day at work, and I was still a little uncomfortable. After getting off the bus, Qi Yue walked in this retro street, feeling very relaxed.
It’s March, the season when grass grows, birds sing, and all things come back to life.
"Qi Yue is back." Brother Wang, who was coming towards them, greeted them warmly.
"Brother Wang, good morning. Is Mr. Si here?"
"Yes, in the office."
Knock, knock, knock. Mr. Si’s door was open and Qi Yue was standing in front of it.
"Qiyue is back, come and sit down."
"Thank you for your support during your time in Mujin. You have fulfilled your mission and returned after completing it."
I have to say that Qi Yue’s experience over the past three years has not been in vain, and he has become more “mature” at work.
"No, Qiyue, you're being modest. I've heard from other colleagues that during the three years you've worked at Mujin, you've been very strong both professionally and technically. Even your reports and summaries are concise and accurate."
"Boss Si, you're praising me so much that I feel embarrassed. I'm not that good."
"Qiyue, I'm a person who rewards and punishes clearly. I see your strengths, but I also know your weaknesses. So for the next six months, you will stay in the department and will not be responsible for any projects or join any teams."
There was a ton of confusion in Qi Yue's eyes.
Si Wei laughed. "I want you to sort out all the projects related to our design department since the company was founded. You could also go over them in your mind."
"Established, till now?"
"Yes, because we're setting up a special team in the second half of the year to be responsible for the architectural design project of a large hotel chain that our company has just signed. Each of our departments will select the best employees to be in charge. In our department, I plan to send you."
"Me, myself? It's not possible for me to be responsible for the design of such a large project by myself."
"Look, you clearly have the skills, but you're always lacking in confidence. Besides you, there's also a new boy who joined our department last year, Tao Ran."
"Boss Si, why don't you send our seniors to this big project? They are more qualified and capable."
"Qiyue, you have to trust my judgment of people. Also, don't always say no. You clearly can, so why are you so hesitant now? If you're afraid of getting into trouble, remember, I'll back you up. I still have the strength to do this."
Qi Yue knew that since Mr. Si had already made up his mind, there was no point in her saying anything more: "Okay, I understand, Mr. Si."
"By the way, Mr. Si, are the other colleagues sent out by our department also coming back today?"
Si Wei looked at Qi Yue in confusion: "Our department sent you there."
"It's just me. No wonder I can never seem to finish my work. At first I thought it was because there was too much to do and everyone was the same. But it turns out there's no such thing as everyone, only me."
After Qi Yue walked out of the office, Si Wei's eyes were full of confusion.
"I've clearly persisted in Mujin for three years, even working alone, and my overall performance scores are always at the top. Why is it that when it comes to me or my colleagues in the department, I seem to know nothing?"
When Qi Yue returned to the office and saw Ruan Yu and Chen Qiao, she felt as if she was in another world.
"How is it, Qiyue? Is the little partner you mentioned before happy to know that you are back?" Ruan Yu asked warmly.
Qi Yue thought for a moment and said, "We broke up."
Yes, it means “breaking up”. Since there will be no future, it is better to stay in the past.
"I'm sorry for borrowing your identity for a few years. Now, I'm returning it to you."
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