The online shops also began to open. Soong Chuyi created accounts on various video platforms, posted video introductions, and bought benefits to promote the opening of the store. In the quiet afternoon lunch break, she had her other colleagues take turns handing out leaflets in the nearby shopping street.

The work was getting back on track, and everyone was happy about the prospect of long-term growth at the end of the month. The boss had given everyone a bonus of two hundred dollars, and it was followed by another little vacation.

Ever since she had parted on bad terms with Soong's mother some time ago, Soong Chuyi had decided not to go back except for the long holiday on the National Day.

If she had time to go back and find trouble, she might as well go and see her little fairy boy. Perhaps it was because she had followed the will of the heavens, but after the last photo of Hsu Youfeng picking up the plane, or perhaps it was because the two of them had a short contact, the countdown slowed down for a long time. Soong Chuyi was pleasantly surprised and paid more attention to Hsu Youfeng.

It was a pity that Aido was a little transparent and didn't have much business, and there was a long cooldown period after the crew returned. There was no activity online, and there was no news in the group. Soong Chuyi had no idea what the other party was doing, let alone finding a chance to meet him.

By the middle of the day, it was getting hot in City C. Even the long-sleeved shirt and work clothes she wore in the morning were starting to feel hot. Soong Chuyi rolled up her sleeves and ate at the breakfast shop downstairs.

Soong Chuyi stopped by the side of the road and took a look. Seeing that it was Soong's mother, she had a conflicted expression on her face. After thinking about it for a while, she still chose to answer the call. Otherwise, she might be bombarded by Soong's mother and even her brother.

"Hello?"

"When are you coming back? I have something to do at home..."

Soong's mother's tone was the same as before. She had long forgotten what had made Soong Chuyi sad and wronged that day. Perhaps it was nothing to her.

This time, she didn't ask for money. After all, the money had just been transferred not long ago. Even if Soong's mother asked, Soong Chuyi wouldn't be able to take it. She wanted to live too.

"I don't have time recently. What happened at home?"

Soong's mother stammered and refused to give an answer. She kept asking Soong Chuyi to take a leave of absence and say that the family matters had something to do with her.

It didn't seem like a big deal to be able to drag it out until she got back. Soong Chuyi thought for a moment and said perfunctorily that she had no plans to take a day off. A day off would cost a lot of money.

After entering the supermarket, Soong Chuyi bought a few kilograms of fresh meat and prepared to go home to make fried skewers.

Soong Chuyi had brushed Soong's mother off more than once or twice. Sometimes, when she was forced into a corner, she would blacklist Soong's mother's phone number. Soong's mother knew that Soong's mother was angry and would not look for her again for a long time, but this time... Soong Chuyi's eyelids twitched when she saw Soong's mother blocking her door when she got home from work. She had a bad feeling in her heart.

"Mom?"

"You damn girl, you don't pick up your phone or reply to my messages. If I didn't know better, I would have thought you were dead!" Soong's mother sat in the car for a long time because she couldn't get in touch. Although it was cheaper than the high-speed rail, it was too painful, and this was all because Soong Chuyi was insensible. She had always been used to being strong. Even though her daughter had already grown up, Soong's mother still enjoyed the right to control her daughter.

Instead of greeting her like an ordinary parent, she accused Soong Chuyi of being obsessed with money and living a carefree life outside, leaving her old mother in the countryside without a care in the world. If there were outsiders here, Soong Chuyi's reputation as an unfilial daughter would spread like wildfire.

Soong Chuyi had never let Soong's mother down all these years. Perhaps she had not been with her mother all this time. Even if she had been with her, in Soong's mother's eyes, she might have become someone who did not want to work hard all day and wanted to grow old. Soong Chuyi had long known what Soong's mother was like, but she was still disappointed. She lowered her head and opened the door to invite someone in.

Soong's mother put down the bag and said proudly, "The hens at home laid their eggs and saved twenty for you. The hens at home are much more nutritious than the ones sold outside. I didn't even let your brother eat them if he wanted to. I left them all for you."

If it were ten years ago, Soong Chuyi would have been moved to death. Her mother was not biased, and she cared about her so much.

But Soong Chuyi, who had experienced so many injuries, could not feel love. Just like Soong's mother did not get up early without benefits, there must be a greater conspiracy behind the cruel rejection of her brother's generous gift.

Do you want to borrow money or what?

Soong Chuyi said coldly, "I don't like to eat eggs. If brother likes it, Mom, you can take it back later."

"You really don't know what's good for you. I came all the way here, how can I just say yes? I want to stay here for a few days."

Soong's mother grumbled. She looked at Soong Chuyi's small nest, picked a few mistakes, and decided to stay with her daughter.

Soong Chuyi could not help but show the annoyance in her eyes as she watched Soong's mother rummaging around. She was a person who hated it when others rummaged through her things. Even though Soong's mother had been her enemy since she was young, not only was she not cured, but after she lived alone, she took care of her personal belongings even more seriously. She was no longer the little girl who stood at the side and watched Soong's mother rummage through her schoolbag again and again after school, only to be scolded in the end.

Soong's mother disliked everything Soong Chuyi owned. For example, the soft sofa. She first asked how much it cost, then sat on it and tried it out. She blamed Soong Chuyi for squandering money, "This thing hurts when I sit on it. Why did you buy it?"

Soong Chuyi lowered her head in response.

Soong's mother saw rows of glasses again, touched them, and said to Soong Chuyi, "Your glasses look nice, but they're not cheap, are they? Mom will go back and get a few."

Soong Chuyi frowned and said unhappily, "Mom, I have use for that cup."

She didn't collect cups, two big round cups. When it was cold, she could use them to heat up milk or make substitute meals. There was one cup for making milk tea and coffee, and another for drinking water, but in Soong's mother's eyes, one cup was enough for drinking water. That was what she told Soong Chuyi.

Soong Chuyi pursed her lips and did not try to persuade her any further. She no longer wanted to ask Soong's mother why she insisted on having her cup.

When it was almost time to eat, Soong's mother rummaged through the refrigerator. It was hot, so Soong Chuyi didn't buy too many ingredients. Instead, she froze several kinds of drinks inside, and there was ice cream underneath, all of which Soong's mother didn't like.

Soong's mother nagged her again. By the time Soong's mother finished visiting the small single room, Soong Chuyi's ears were about to callus. Everything was touched, and Soong's mother even wanted to take it away.

Soong Chuyi liked to store things, so Soong's mother was even more decisive when she saw what she needed. Soong Chuyi lived alone and could not use up anything. If it expired, it would be a waste of money. Soong's mother might as well let her take it back to her family.

When Soong's mother finally stopped, Soong Chuyi went into the kitchen to cook. She was so angry that she almost cut her fingers several times.

Soong's mother lay on her single bed after the meal, scrolling through short videos on Soong Chuyi's tablet before going to bed. The volume was turned up to the max, so Soong Chuyi couldn't concentrate at all.

Soong's mother, who was tired from watching, fell asleep in an instant. Not only did Soong Chuyi not sleep well that night, but she was woken up by Soong's mother's waking up at four o'clock. Soong Chuyi was listless at work during the day, and she had to face Soong's mother when she went back. It was as if she was living in a nightmare.