Chapter 21 The Well-behaved Little Quail

Wanzhong Fanghe is a well-known celebrity neighborhood, home not only to people from the film and music industries, but also to families like Xiang Xinran's who stumbled into the neighborhood by chance. Mrs. Xiang and She Niu Kong Lai both have round heads, and they became as close as sisters shortly after becoming neighbors.

Wan Zhongfanghe

Shen Family

After Conrad sighed countless times, Mrs. He Hui couldn't help but interrupt her: "That's enough. When Shi Shi comes later, you're not allowed to scold her. The child will be very sad, so don't rub salt into her wounds."

"Hmph, she's sad? I didn't see it. We raised her all these years just to use her as a stepping stone?" She disliked Fu Zhixu from the start. He and Shi Shi were indeed in love back then, but that was only for the moment! A fleeting infatuation isn't true love! True love lasts a lifetime—that's the perfect ending to a youthful romance. She knew from the first moment she saw that boy that he was ruthless; Shi Shi was no match for him. Otherwise, she wouldn't have encouraged Shi Shi to pursue graduate studies.

Why? It's because they're afraid the two of them will have a child! As long as Shi Shi stays in school and doesn't enter society, she'll never be bound by her identity.

Being a student allows her to avoid pressure to have children and the daily grind of life. In Kong Lai's view, among her three daughters, Shen He, Xiang Xinran, and Shi Shi, Shi Shi is the one most likely to suffer.

That's too idealistic.

Idealism is fine, but optimism is the real issue.

For example, if you offer half a glass of water to two thirsty people, Shi Shi's reaction would be, "It's okay, there's still half a glass," while Xin Ran's reaction would be, "What if there's not enough water?"

Shi Shi, this child, only ever sees how much she already has. Other children, on the other hand, can see what they lack.

Kong Lai had, of course, seen Shi Shi's speech during the competition. Unlike her sister and brother-in-law, who were so careless, Shi Shi had changed a lot!

What does divorce mean to Shi Shi?

It's as if someone set fire to the fairytale kingdom that Shi Shi built. Divorce itself isn't scary; what's scary is the collapse of faith.

The fact that Shi Shi could speak made her feel very unfamiliar, like a mediocre student suddenly receiving an award.

He Hui knew Kong Lai was stubborn but soft-hearted. She knew Shi Shi would definitely get scolded soon, but she insisted on staying. At least she could put out the fire.

Shen He met her cousin at the door. The two sisters had a very good relationship. Although Shi Shi, who was older and had a quiet temperament, was the older sister, the lively and mischievous Shen He was the one who made the decisions between the two sisters.

"Sis, what are you doing? You're acting so sneaky. If I hadn't recognized you, I would have suspected that the requirements for being a pickpocket have become higher now."

"He, tell me, am I good to you?"

Shen He is so clever; she immediately thought of her sister's divorce.

"You haven't been asking my mom to turn you in all this time, have you?"

Shi Shi looked at her with a mournful expression: "You know, criminals always take chances."

Shen He helplessly shrugged: "I'll apply for a reduced sentence for you. I can't do a not-guilty plea."

As soon as the two sisters entered the living room, they saw Kong Lai and He Hui on the sofa.

After exchanging greetings, Shi Shi didn't even dare to sit down, standing there like a little quail. Not wanting the situation to become awkward, He Hui had no choice but to say, "Shi Shi, come and sit down. You haven't come to see me for so long, you little ungrateful thing."

Shi Shi sat obediently on the sofa, noticing that Kong Lai's expression was unreadable. She secretly nudged He Hui. He Hui, with her back turned, made a gesture as if she was still angry.