Chapter 18

Ye Xiaoxiao was oblivious to her elders’ thoughts. She had her own way of doing things.

The next day, before going to the pharmacy, Ye Xiaoxiao went to the post office.

There was actually mail for her, a large box, and the kind she could barely carry.

Ye Xiaoxiao: Oops, I should have brought someone to help.

Besides the box, there was also a letter. After opening the envelope, she found a remittance slip inside.

Duan Lei had actually sent her one thousand yuan.

Ye Xiaoxiao put the remittance slip and the letter away. She was a little worried about how to carry the box home.

Fortunately, a post office worker saw her standing at the door, hesitating for a long time without leaving. He offered to help her deliver it home.

Ye Xiaoxiao asked him to take the box to Miao Fengshan’s house.

She took the letter and read it carefully after arriving at the pharmacy.

Duan Lei had indeed been punished by his parents after returning home. But after he firmly stated that he wouldn’t cause trouble anymore and would study hard, the incident of running away from home was over.

After regaining his freedom, he really did study diligently for a few days and asked his teacher for high school study materials.

The one thousand yuan was a reward from his mother for his diligence and good behavior.

He sent the study materials and money to Ye Xiaoxiao.

Duan Lei also mentioned the latest news from the courtyard.

Many of their old friends were waiting for her to return. Hao Yan Yan was now living in the courtyard, but no one paid any attention to her.

Duan Lei emphasized that they weren’t isolating her. Hao Yan Yan was simply not on the same level as them.

Xu Jianwen was also looking for her and wanted to see her.

Duan Lei was conflicted about whether to tell him.

Reading this, Ye Xiaoxiao smiled slightly. The plot on Hao Yan Yan’s side was already on track.

As the heroine, she would soon change herself and conquer those who looked down on her with her strong character.

As for Xu Jianwen, he initially looked down on the heroine, but after she changed, he would be unconsciously attracted to her and eventually fall in love with her.

Ye Xiaoxiao took out paper and pen and started writing a letter back to Duan Lei.

She received the study materials and money.

But please don’t send her money again. Otherwise, she would never write back.

Also, to reassure Duan Lei, Ye Xiaoxiao deliberately said that the money she had was enough to support her through college. If she had too much money, it wouldn’t be safe for her to keep it with her.

This money could be considered a loan from Duan Lei. She would repay it later. She would feel pressured if she borrowed too much.

At the end of the letter, she reminded him again that knowledge changes fate and not to worry about other people’s lives.

And please, please don’t tell Xu Jianwen her address. She wanted to quietly finish the last half of her high school year and focus all her attention on studying.

After finishing the letter, Ye Xiaoxiao put away the pen and letter.

She would mail the letter to Beijing later.

Then, she started her new day of studying and working.

Time passed quickly at the pharmacy. Song Guangjing was very satisfied with his disciple.

Young, intelligent, and talented.

If he took her back to Beijing, others would be envious.

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As soon as Ye Xiaoxiao returned to Grandpa’s house, she heard the lively chatter inside.

She walked into the room and saw Ye Jian Guo and his wife, Ye Changqing, Ye Changsheng, and Ye Changyuan.

Besides them, there was a strange couple, about the same age as Ye Jian Guo and his wife.

Ye Xiaoxiao guessed that they must be Ye Changyuan’s parents, her uncle and aunt.

“Xiaoxiao is back.”

Grandpa Miao, who was facing the door, saw Ye Xiaoxiao first.

Miao Cuifang immediately turned around, “Ni’er, let Mom take a look. You’ve lost weight.”

Ye Xiaoxiao didn’t feel like she had lost weight, but her body had gotten better after a month of exercise.

“Mom, why did you all come?”

Ye Xiaoxiao still wasn’t used to having so many people together.

Speaking of this, Miao Cuifang’s expression became serious, “Xiaoxiao, Mom can’t take the money that Fourth brother brought back.”

In fact, when Ye Changsheng brought the money back, everyone in the family was shocked.

After careful questioning, the whole family unanimously agreed that the money belonged to Ye Xiaoxiao.

How could they, a whole family, take a little girl’s money?

She was still a child.

Ye Changqing said at the time, “Mom and Dad, we should return the money to Little Sister. I’ll go to the mine to work when spring comes. We won’t starve.”

So, the family discussed it and decided to come together.

On their way out, they ran into Ye’s eldest brother’s family. Ye Changyuan almost got beaten up because of the money he brought back.

Ye Xiaoxiao: “…”

This family was really honest.

She was starting to worry.

Li Guilan, Ye Changyuan’s mother, also stepped forward, “I’ve heard Yuan’er talk about the origin of this money. But he didn’t do anything to help. We can’t take the money you gave him.”

After understanding their intention, Ye Xiaoxiao first sighed in relief, then deliberately raised her voice.

“We earned this money together, Fourth brother, Brother Yuan, and I. We didn’t steal or rob. The money is earned fairly. Although I came up with the idea, Fourth brother and Brother Yuan were the ones who actually did the work. Giving the money to the family is our intention. If you don’t accept this money, it means you don’t consider me family. If that’s the case, I’d rather leave earlier.”

Ye Changyuan was the most impatient. He was a little anxious, “Xiaoxiao, of course you’re our family. Right, Mom and Dad? Say something.”

He was worried that this good sister would really leave.

Ye Jian Guo sighed, “Xiaoxiao, we welcome you home, but we don’t want this family to be a burden on you.”

Ye Xiaoxiao also said firmly, “I won’t take this money back, unless I don’t live at the Ye family.”

Finally, Miao Fengshan came out to mediate.

“Since the children have earned money, just consider it their filial piety. After the New Year, these three children will all go to school, and they won’t have this opportunity anymore. I’m very happy to have them with me these days. This is Xiaoxiao’s first New Year back home. Let’s buy more New Year’s goods and have a good time.”

With Miao Fengshan’s words, everyone calmed down.

In the end, they accepted the money according to Ye Xiaoxiao’s wishes.

But the Ye family had already remembered this kindness.

Considering the incident of Hao Yan Yan stealing money, the comparison made their hearts unknowingly lean towards Xiaoxiao.

Miao Cuifang held Ye Xiaoxiao’s hand and said happily, “Xiaoxiao, I’ve already made you a cotton jacket and pants with the cotton and cloth you sent back. Come and try them on.”

The blue floral fabric Ye Xiaoxiao bought was very rustic in her eyes.

But when it was made into a cotton jacket, it was actually quite pretty.

Most importantly, it was warm, fitted, and durable.

Besides the jacket, there were also a pair of cotton pants and a pair of cotton shoes.

These clothes were something that the family wouldn’t be able to buy, even for the New Year.

But when Miao Cuifang made clothes for Ye Xiaoxiao, she didn’t feel like she was wasting money at all.

Her daughter deserved the best clothes.

She also felt a little embarrassed that she had let Xiaoxiao buy the fabric and cotton herself.

Ye Xiaoxiao hugged the clothes, “Thank you, Mom. I like them very much.”

Miao Cuifang, “I’m glad you like them, Xiaoxiao.”