Chapter 29: Let’s Go Home
“Have all the problems been resolved?”
Qianzhi’s cheeks turned slightly red as she dared not look into Yifu’s eyes, so she cleverly changed the subject.
Although she claimed there was nothing waiting for them here, she was actually thinking about the lunch Yifu had prepared. The time was just about right for a meal, and ever since she had tasted Yifu’s breakfast, Qianzhi had been distracted all day.
Her mind was filled with Yifu’s exquisite cooking skills.
To be honest, if she thought about it carefully, she couldn’t quite understand whether she liked Yifu’s cooking or liked Yifu herself…
Anyway, as graduation approached, she didn’t have any classes to attend, and she also wasn’t concerned about student council matters; she could just leave it to others.
“It was resolved quite smoothly.”
Yifu nodded.
“That’s great, congratulations, Leia.”
Qianzhi showed a hint of a smile, which was the first time Yifu and Leia had seen her express any other emotion since they met her.
It must be said that Qianzhi was truly beautiful, fair-skinned and flawless like jade.
Her smile was definitely powerful; no wonder she was chosen to be the student council president. A pretty girl like her, doing nothing but smiling, could probably boost the cohesiveness of the entire academy just by being there.
If she could hold your arm and show a not very practiced spoiled expression with her cold, stunning face and say, “Sister, sister, please, please…”
No one would be able to withstand such an onslaught; just the thought of it made one’s heart race.
In short, Miss Qianzhi was truly adorable.
“It’s almost meal time; let’s buy some vegetables on the way back and have lunch together. Does Miss Qianzhi have any dietary restrictions?”
“None…”
Upon hearing Yifu mention lunch, Qianzhi’s heart couldn’t help but race.
If breakfast was this delicious, the main meal for lunch would surely leave people enchanted!
Unfortunately, Yifu couldn’t see through the feelings hidden beneath Qianzhi’s cool exterior. If she could see it, she would definitely notice the countless pink bubbles in Qianzhi’s heart.
“Then I’ll just go wild with it.”
“Mm.”
Qianzhi nodded, still very sparing with her words; Yifu and Leia had long gotten used to it.
On the way back, there happened to be a bustling commercial street, where practically anything could be bought as long as one had enough money.
Unfortunately, Yifu didn’t have any money…
But luckily, Qianzhi was sensible and took the initiative to pay. The wealthy young lady didn’t care about spending a few dollars, after all, she wanted to enjoy Yifu’s culinary skills. Plus, she had her own little thoughts; being somewhat picky, it made sense to buy ingredients she liked.
Yifu was also doing her best to help the young girl save money with her common sense.
In the end, Yifu, leveraging her high looks and persuasive bargaining tactics, managed to buy a piece of excellent beef shank at the lowest price.
When they checked out, the shop owner’s wife cried out in pity, lamenting to Yifu:
“I’ve never sold like this in my life… Wuwu. If it weren’t for how adorable you are… You have to come by again next time! Just seeing you a couple more times would be worth it.”
Then, Yifu also bought some tomatoes, potatoes, and sausages—ingredients that could be stored for a while.
Although it was no trouble for Yifu to bring the temperature down to freezing instantly, she wasn’t a refrigerator and couldn’t keep it cool 24 hours a day.
This world had no concept of refrigerators, so food storage had always been a major issue.
In the end, Qianzhi looked at the receipt in her hand and the bags of ingredients Yifu was struggling to carry, wondering how they managed to get so much for such a low price?
For young lady Qianzhi, this was no different from getting something for free.
On the way back, Yifu briskly carried the bags of ingredients while Leia appeared somewhat absent-minded.
Even though Qianzhi was emotionally oblivious, she had noticed that Leia’s mood seemed quite off after all this time.
So she couldn’t help but start a conversation with her.
“Is something bothering you?”
Qianzhi’s words sounded somewhat awkward; evidently, she didn’t quite know how to engage with others.
If she struggled with a familiar person like Leia, how would she handle a stranger?
“It’s nothing…”
“You didn’t get the Outstanding Graduate spot?”
“I did.”
Leia lowered her head, still looking somewhat glum.
“Then that’s something to be happy about. Why aren’t you happy?”
“Um… can I tell Sister Qianzhi about it?”
Leia slightly lifted her gloomy little face, looking at Qianzhi with a pitiful gaze.
“Of course you can.”
Qianzhi instinctively puffed out her chest, trying to appear like a reliable grown-up.
“I didn’t become the Outstanding Graduate Representative.”
“Outstanding Graduate Representative?”
Qianzhi didn’t quite understand, but she felt she had heard of it. It seemed the student council and the church were bound to make trouble for themselves trying to put someone in for this Outstanding Graduate Representative, right?
“That sounds troublesome. It’s hard work.”
“I know… but my mother promised that if I could be the Outstanding Graduate Representative and speak on stage, she would come to my graduation ceremony. I don’t care about anything else; I just want my mother to come to my graduation ceremony.”
Naive Leia seemed to think that in order for Yifu to attend her graduation ceremony, she had to be the Outstanding Graduate Representative and give a speech.
Otherwise, it would mean she wasn’t good enough, not worthy of Yifu’s favor.
Everything she had experienced since childhood had taught her that if she didn’t do her best, she wouldn’t be noticed by anyone; that’s reality…
This idea naturally amused Qianzhi.
“I think no matter what, she will come to your graduation ceremony, right?”
“Is… is that true?”
“You haven’t asked her, right? Go ahead and ask her.”
Upon hearing Qianzhi’s words, Leia hesitated, deeply unwilling to trouble Yifu.
But she was also really curious, curious if what Qianzhi said was true.
“Why does Sister Qianzhi think so?”
“Very simple, because she is your mother, and a mother will love you unconditionally.”
“Unconditionally?”
For Leia, these three words carried a weight she could hardly measure.
Leia fell silent, repeatedly pondering Qianzhi’s words in her heart, and Qianzhi naturally concluded the conversation.
She herself wasn’t much of a talker; the conversation with Leia already equated to a week’s worth of talking for her.
At the same time, she secretly resolved that being the Outstanding Graduate Representative was nothing special; she might as well let Leia have it.
After all, judging by grades, Leia was more suited for the position than she was.
However… would that upset her family?
Forget it, whatever.
Rather than worry about that, it was better to think about what delicious food Yifu might make later.
As the three of them just returned to the apartment, they saw the staff from the management office anxiously waiting at the door of Yifu’s room.
Seeing Yifu return, her face immediately broke into a smile as she rushed over.
“Miss Yifu, I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.”
