After sitting for a while, Wang Damei and the others dispersed to go home, their hands laden with dishes that could last them a long time in the refrigerator. "Qiqi, do you want to keep some?" It seemed this girl hadn't taken any leftovers.

Wang Qiqi shook her head. "No need, some vegetarian dishes will suffice." Although the restaurant food was good, it was all seasoned with additives. Wang Qiqi, someone who disliked MSG since her previous life, truly wasn't used to it. "Aunt, Uncle, Aunt and Uncle, I won't see you off. I have classes tomorrow, so I want to rest well today."

"Rest well. If you need anything, give me a call. Even though your parents are gone, we are still your elders." Wang Damei looked at her niece, who had grown up considerably, and sighed. "Rest early today, you've been very tired recently."

Song Wenbo looked at his niece's weary face. "Are you keeping up with your studies? If not, perhaps hire a tutor?" This girl was good at humanities, but his brother-in-law had mentioned that Qiqi's math wasn't great. For that subject, there truly was no shortcut—it just required more practice. This girl had been staying home and missing classes for so long; how much material had she fallen behind on? "Qiqi, Uncle still thinks you shouldn't have skipped school."

Wang Qiqi offered a faint smile. "There are things a daughter must do, even if it means not getting into university." If she had gone to school, who knew how Wang Dagui and his wife would have managed the funeral rites? They were excellent at making money, but when it came to actual work, they were unreliable. "Besides, I've already found a very good teacher. All I've been doing at home recently are math problems."

Song Wenbo had only mentioned it in passing. Whether Wang Qiqi got into university or succeeded in the future had little bearing on him. "That's good then."

Wang Dagui listened from the side. For him, he hadn't even paid much attention to his own daughter's studies, so why would he care about his niece's grades? "We're going back. Qiqi, take care of yourself."

When Li Cui heard Wang Damei say they were leaving, she had already rushed out of Wang Dajun's doorway. The moment she stepped outside, she felt the temperature instantly rise by ten degrees. She muttered to herself, it looked like there was definitely something fishy going on at Wang Dajun's place. Regardless of the reason for her feeling, this place was immediately marked as forbidden territory in her mind. In the days that followed, she truly rarely set foot there, worried that her brother and sister-in-law downstairs might retaliate against her.

Wang Rui stood pouting at her paternal uncle's doorway, watching her uncle warmly inquire about Wang Qiqi's studies, filled with intense jealousy. Her uncle had always been rather aloof and rarely gave her a pleasant look. Though he occasionally asked about her grades, he would usually just shake his head after hearing them. Yet, for Wang Qiqi, who had been on leave for so long, he was practically circling her, asking if she needed a tutor. Even though Wang Rui felt she didn't need such a teacher, this differential treatment made her deeply unhappy, and the way she looked at Wang Qiqi turned hostile.

Wang Qiqi paid no mind to the gaze directed at her. "I know. Auntie, be careful on the road. Give me a call when you get home." Although Wang Dagui lived quite close by, "Second Uncle, you all be careful too."

Wang Qiqi could swear on her parents' graves that her words were completely sincere, but the problem was that Li Cui heard Wang Qiqi saying that and felt it was intentional. She shot Wang Qiqi a fierce glare. "Careful about what? What's that supposed to mean?"

Li Cui's sharp retort angered Wang Qiqi; what did she mean by that? "What's wrong with telling you to be careful on the way back? I just told Big Aunt to be careful on the road, and she didn't get agitated. Second Aunt, why are you so worked up? Did I say something wrong?"

Wang Damei had no idea Li Cui's sudden anger stemmed from that incident, but at the moment, she assumed Li Cui was upset because of her bad mood today. "Dagui, let's just go back early. Qiqi has been tired being alone these past few days; let her rest early so she can attend class tomorrow."

Wang Dagui shot a glare at his wife's family. This woman was truly useless, capable of ruining everything. Today, such a good opportunity was completely spoiled by her. Wang Dagui glared viciously at Gong Hong, who was cleaning inside, thinking that if she hadn't suddenly appeared, things wouldn't have escalated this way. Over the past few days, Wang Dagui had carefully reviewed everything and felt that all the changes, or rather, everything that had slipped out of his control, began with the sudden appearance of Gong Hong and her husband, who helped Qiqi escort her brother and sister-in-law home. "Let's go, go back and rest. Little Rui still needs to go buy clothes later; it’s so hot and she hasn't bought any yet."

Wang Rui nodded vigorously beside him. Right, they had agreed to go shopping for clothes today; Mother couldn't go back on her word. Wang Damei, hearing her younger brother's family's words, could only shake her head. How could they take the money and immediately rush out to shop? No wonder that girl Qiqi preferred hiring outsiders over asking relatives for help.

Wang Qiqi, hearing Wang Dagui's words from inside the house, let out a cold laugh. Her family was just like this; arguing with them was truly not worth the effort. "Aunt Gong, just clean up the house, and then help me cook some congee before you go home. Thank you so much for the trouble today." She had come over early in the morning to help prepare things and even ate leftovers at home instead of going out.

Thinking of this, Wang Qiqi suddenly remembered something. "Aunt Gong, I'm so sorry, I forgot to bring back food earlier." She couldn't eat it, but Aunt Gong could have. Alas, what a lapse in judgment.

Gong Hong hurriedly shook her head. "Qiqi, no need. I have food at home. Besides, we don't have a refrigerator, and it would spoil if I took it back." Although Gong Hong felt a bit sorry—the meal today was quite good, and even the leftovers tasted better than what she cooked herself—she couldn't say such a thing in front of her employer. Moreover, Wang Qiqi paid her quite well, the work wasn't heavy, and it didn't stop her from taking other jobs.

Wang Qiqi uttered an "Oh." She had experienced a lot today and was truly exhausted; she just wanted a good rest. "Aunt Gong, after you finish tidying up, please go back."

Gong Hong knew this child had been incredibly tired lately. Sometimes, when she came during the day, she would find the girl already doing math homework. Throughout the entire day, the girl was basically either kneeling before the memorial tablet or doing schoolwork. "I understand. You go to sleep. Oh, what vegetables should I buy tomorrow? Still just vegetables?"

Wang Qiqi nodded. "Yes, I plan to eat vegetables until the end of the month."

Gong Hong moved her lips slightly. "Is eating vegetarian okay?" In her view, would eating vegetarian for a long time really benefit one's health? It wasn't like she was a monk or nun.

"Don't worry, Aunt Gong, I will definitely eat meat next month." Wang Qiqi let out a huge yawn and went to her room to sleep. If she didn't sleep now, she suspected she would collapse.

Wang Qiqi lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep shortly after. When she woke up, it was already very dark. She let out a big yawn, walked out of the room, and went to the kitchen to look for something to eat, only to find a pot of congee and several small side dishes already on the dining table.

Wang Qiqi drank several bowls of congee, patted her stomach, and pondered, "Should I go back to sleep, or continue reading?"

Although Wang Qiqi wanted to review her studies before sleeping, having slept for the entire afternoon, she truly felt utterly tired, as if she still hadn't slept enough. Forget it, she would just sleep more; resting up would give her the energy to fight tomorrow.

Wang Qiqi put the remaining congee in the refrigerator, washed the bowls and plates, and returned to her room to continue sleeping. She knew that even if she read or did homework now, it would be ineffective; it was better to rest well so she would be in better condition for school tomorrow.

"Beep beep beep." The alarm went off at 6:30. Wang Qiqi yawned, reached over, and silenced the alarm. After lying down for a while, she climbed out of bed, heated up some of yesterday's leftover congee, breathed in some fresh air on the balcony, and then went back into her room to pack her schoolbag to leave for class. In the past, her father often rode his motorcycle to take Wang Qiqi to school, but now Wang Qiqi had to go by herself.

"Qiqi, Qiqi." Just as Wang Qiqi walked out of the residential complex, she heard someone calling her.

Hearing the shout, Wang Qiqi genuinely wanted to turn around and flee. Damn it, the weather was so nice, yet she had to hear that scumbag's voice so early in the morning. Alas, she must not have checked the almanac before leaving, or how else would she have run into that piece of trash?

"Hello." Although Wang Qiqi didn't want to face him, she could only greet him.

Gao Kai saw Wang Qiqi and originally thought she would look haggard, but to his surprise, apart from being a little thinner, everything about her was the same as before. Moreover, Gao Kai felt she now possessed more of a 'Lin Daiyu' vibe—you know, someone whose parents had passed away young, plus having some assets.

Wang Qiqi looked at the scumbag staring at her with such an expression, and a chill ran down her spine. He was clearly a scumbag, yet he looked at her with such deep affection. Come on, how old are you to already have the makings of a romantic saint? Sigh, but it's a pity; since I know your true colors, I won't be as foolish as in my previous life. If you want to deceive someone, go deceive that silly girl Wang Rui.

Wang Rui, carrying her schoolbag, walked excitedly to the entrance of the complex. These past few days, she felt happy walking to school because Gao Kai accompanied her, and sometimes he wouldn't even mention Wang Qiqi, which made Wang Rui even happier. But when Wang Rui saw the look in Gao Kai's eyes directed at Wang Qiqi just now, it made her very unhappy.

Wang Rui glared fiercely at Wang Qiqi, cursing her internally as a seductress. Hmph, her parents had just died, and she was already hooking up with another man. "Sister Qiqi, hi, Gao Kai."

Wang Qiqi had no idea what Wang Rui was thinking at that moment. If she knew, she would cry out in protest, completely unjustly accused. Who knew that it was clearly him approaching her, not her seeking out Gao Kai? "Little Rui, you're early for school today."

"I'm in the third year of junior high; I'm always this early for school." Wang Rui thought, what was Wang Qiqi implying? Was she saying she didn't study hard?

Oh, Wang Qiqi murmured a few times, observing how intimately Wang Rui was talking with Gao Kai afterward. Was she trying to show off how close her relationship was with Gao Kai in front of her? You two can be as intimate as you want; it has nothing to do with me.

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