Fragmented Family Ties (This chapter can be skipped)

  In a daze, those forgotten memories buried deep in his heart surged up with the reappearance of an old pair of boots.

  Qin Xiao shook her head and pulled herself out of the surging white waves of memories.

  Because she was afraid, afraid of being careless and drowning in it, unable to extricate herself.

  "Qin Xiao, hurry up and get dressed." Her mother knocked on the door.

  After changing her clothes, she sat in front of the dresser and tidied up her hair a bit. After hesitating for a moment, she still decided to put on some light makeup. Except for necessary occasions, she had always liked to face the world with a bare face. Whenever her roommate teased her about this, she would occasionally respond with a proud smile: "Anyway, I have someone who wants me."

  At that time, love was young and reckless, never understanding where the ups and downs were in the future.

  She walked out of the bedroom and into the living room. Her father saw her outfit and slightly furrowed his brow: "A black coat is inauspicious."

  "Is there? I think it's fine, and it will make my sister look even more radiant." Qin Xiao was somewhat impatient, "If you don't like it, then don't let me go."

  She has been very tolerant, if it were in the past, she would not have attended at all. As she grew older, her temper subsided a lot. At that time, her parents were so ruthless, and being able to return calmly was already the greatest concession.

  "Alright, alright. You two are fighting again as soon as you get back, on the first day of the new year, really. Let's go now, the snowy road is not easy to drive." The mother stepped out to mediate.

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  The whole family went downstairs and got their car in the parking lot.

  Qin Xiao looked at his family's BMW 7 series, although it wasn't particularly expensive, but it was enough to cover his living expenses for those years.

  "Qin Xiao, take a look. Your parents would rather spend money to buy a car than help you out when you're in trouble." She got on the bus, secretly mocking them in her heart.

  Qin Huaiyi got on the car and immediately leaned against Qin Xiao, chattering: "Sister, Dad has been promoted, now he is the deputy general manager."

  "Hey, Brother-in-law's contribution must be significant!" Qin Xiao said with her hand supporting her head, gazing out the window.

  One sentence brought the atmosphere in the car to zero. Qin Huaiyi's chirping stopped, and her parents didn't make a sound either.

  "Did I hit the nail on the head? I heard from Huan that your brother-in-law's family background is not simple! Introduce me properly later, just in case we need to ask for their help someday." Qin Xiao rolled down the car window a bit, ignoring the heater that was still on.

  "Hmm, that's right! You were never as good at studying as your sister when you were younger, I said back then that you'd definitely be relying on your sisters' success in the future. Look at you now, after all these years of messing around outside, what kind of job do you even have? You can't even say it out loud! And you still can't find a partner either? Later I'll talk to your sister's husband and see if his company wants anyone, walk through the back door, at least you won't starve to death!" Mother said with disdain, in the same tone as when Qin Xiao was scolded in middle school: sarcastic, questioning, and deeply condescending.

  At first she would feel uncomfortable, but after a long time she became numb.

  The road is to be walked by oneself, and others are not qualified to point fingers. One's own path, if only because of some trivial factors, loses the courage to move forward, then no matter how beautiful the destination is, there is no qualification to enjoy it.

  "Mom, you're being too unfair! My sister's entire outfit is all brand-name."

  "Huh? I have no idea where it came from!" Her mother's tone was full of disdain.

  "You're overthinking it, it's just a high-quality replica bought online." She no longer cared.

  Qin Hanyi stuck out her tongue at Qin Xiao, whispered "Sorry!" and then pouted: Her own sister's outfit was indeed a genuine luxury item!

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  Everyone, don't worry! Our Xiao Bai and Da Bai will appear in the next chapter!