Chapter 37: Preparing for the Unexpected

  It doesn't matter what the truth is, what matters is how many people believe in you. As long as someone believes, the fake can become true and the real can become false. Anyway, in the end, my aunt and uncle couldn't stay any longer because another person came to support Xiaochun. They didn't dare make trouble anymore. The phrase "losing the rice while trying to steal the chicken" was made for them, and they could only slink away with their tails between their legs.

  Wu's father ordered Xiaochan to buy a chicken in preparation for Rongying's arrival, but was stopped by Rongying, "I'm just passing by and dropping in for a visit, I'll be leaving soon."

  The driver behind handed over a lot of fruit, making Wu's father and grandparents so happy that their eyes were wide with joy.

  Rong Ying just took a look around and was about to leave, Wu Dad quickly asked Xiao Chan to see her off. Xiao Chan didn't refuse either, she still had many questions to ask, so she sent Rong Ying down.

  "How come you suddenly came over without even telling me?" Xiaocui asked as soon as she came down the stairs.

  "Hey, just wanted to come over and see you, I just got back today and was really missing you." Rong Ying still smiled warmly.

  "You shouldn't have come." Xiaochan said in a low voice, she was most afraid of this, Rongying's identity was too special, his arrival would definitely attract everyone's attention, and then she would be in trouble.

  "Xiaochan... my dad knows I'm dating a girl outside, maybe because I've been behaving well since I came back, he tacitly approved of our relationship. Xiaochan, I'll be good to you." After being apart for so long, Rongying couldn't help but want to tell her all the sweetest words in the world.

  Xiaochan's ears turned red, she understood Rongying's meaning, her father's default was also agreeing to her existence. Although this made her happy, it didn't make her dizzy, she just said "Rongying, we're both still young, it's too early..."

  "I know, but this way I can protect you, and from now on you won't be bullied by your family members." This was Rong Yu's ultimate goal, he believed that his presence would make Xiaochan's life better. In the past, it was impossible, but now he could openly appear in front of Xiaochan's family.

  Rong Ying and the other person chatted as they walked out of the residential area, with the driver slowly following behind.

  Mr. Wu looked at her from above, his heart blooming with joy, and immediately instructed Wu Zhen to "hurry up and buy a few sets of beautiful clothes for Xiaocui when you have time, so she can go out with dignity."

  How to put it, if a family like theirs can climb up to someone like Rong Yun, they will be radiant wherever they go. Although Xiao Chan is still in high school now, as long as she works hard, getting married in college is not impossible, and at that time, the golden son-in-law will be stable.

  Wu Zhen was also happy in her heart, Wu's father had already told them about Rong Ying's identity earlier, now everyone at home was smiling and laughing, as if Rong Ying was already a member of their family.

  "Old Wu, it's still early, what are you in such a hurry for!" Wu Zhen couldn't help but advise, don't let things come to naught in the end.

  "Women's intuition, did you prepare for the unexpected or not? If it really happens, then it will be Xiao Chan's good fortune!" Wu Dad said with a smile.

  When they only had Xiaochan, their daughter, they worked diligently. Although their monthly salary wasn't particularly high, the family was still able to live a good life. However, after having a son, all the burdens fell on Wu's father's shoulders. He could only keep climbing up, and silently working hard was not enough to make ends meet. In order to earn more money, he would invite his leaders out for meals, accompany them to social events, and occasionally even enter the upper-class society. Human nature is inherently greedy; once they see something better, they won't settle for anything less.

  A person's change is not inexplicable, there must be a cause and effect. Now Wu Dad's change is caused by family factors. Greed and power have taken root in his heart and can no longer be pulled out.

  Xiaochan escorted Rongying to the door, and they chatted for a while at the entrance. When it was time to bid farewell, Rongying kissed her forehead, and Xiaochan blushed as she endured it.

  After walking for a while, Xiaochan suddenly realized that there was a car parked by the side of the road, its windows were black and couldn't see inside. For some reason, Xiaochan felt like there was a pair of familiar eyes staring at her from inside. She lowered her head and stared hard at the window, trying to see if there was anyone inside. In the end, she blinked and saw nothing, then pouted and turned around to leave.

  Xiaochan didn't know that the car, which seemed to be empty, actually had someone inside. That person had been watching them since Xiaochan and Rongying came out together, chatting, kissing, and saying goodbye. The long fingers on his lap gradually clenched into fists, and his lips pursed into a line.

  When Xiaochan returned home, she once again felt unprecedented care, only this care was completely different from before she was 14 years old. The same care, but with a different purpose.

  That night at dinner, Wu's father chatted with Xiaocui a lot. As a man, he naturally understood what Rongying's gaze at his daughter meant, so he hinted and implied many things in their conversation, but his goal was only one: to grasp Rongying tightly!

  The next day, Xiaocui's living expenses increased a lot. Wu Zhen told her to buy suitable clothes by herself and said that girls must dress themselves up well in such places, they can't be thrifty at all, if there is no money, just ask family members for it.

  Xiaochan took the money, feeling quite melancholy in her heart. She didn't say anything, just nodded and left home to deposit the money. Nowadays, she doesn't dare to spend more money, this unstable life makes her heart uneasy, only money can make her feel at ease.

  Recently, Lin Ke has been particularly busy. As long as she has some free time, she starts knitting slippers. It is said that in order to knit this thing, she searched a lot of information online and went to physical stores to see how others did it, then came back to think about it and started knitting. She didn't work so hard to knit for herself, but all for her chubby family member.

  Lin Ke spent almost a month weaving a pair of shoes, and when the finished product came out, it looked pretty good. How could it not look good? She had checked it over and over again, and if there was anything that didn't feel right, she would redo it. When Fatso received the shoes, he was thrilled and proudly showed them off in class.

  Rong Ying looked at the painful expression, and wondered if this was a squeeze on him. Lin Ke could cleverly weave shoes for Pang Zi, so why didn't Xiao Chan learn from her? When Rong Ying had some free time, she asked Xiao Chan, "Lin Ke sent Pang Zi handmade shoes, what can you do?"

  Xiao Chan had never seen anyone so straightforward and confident in asking for gifts. When asked what she could do, she couldn't do anything. Being a virtuous wife and good mother was something she really couldn't manage. Looking at Lin Kei weaving one thread at a time, Xiao Chan felt tired just watching. "Rong Ying, I'll buy you a pair, guaranteed to be more beautiful than the ones from Hua Zi!"

  Rong Ying regretted not being able to take a photo with her, what she wanted was the thought, what's the point of spending money on it? However, it was just talk, and didn't really let Xiaocui weave, now she is studying hard, where would she have time to waste on such things.

  Knowing that Rongying didn't get Xiaochan's handmade gift, Pangzi became even more arrogant. Lin Ke gave him face and Pangzi generously gave Lin Ke another allowance. Lin Ke was over the moon with happiness, wasn't this the life she wanted? As long as she could keep Pangzi happy, wouldn't her future be secure?