Chapter 35: Why Doesn’t She Look at Me
“So what? In my heart, you’re already amazing.”
Yifu gently stroked the pitiful little Leia’s head. Seeing her guilt-ridden expression, Yifu couldn’t help but feel a twinge of pain.
Look at the burden on this child; the idea that not doing your best means failure—who instilled that belief in her?
In Yifu’s eyes, as long as Leia grows up healthy, happy, kind, brave, and with the right values, that is already a great success.
Unlike some people, who haven’t even started learning to be a person and already look like beasts.
“But you promised that when I became the Outstanding Graduate Representative and gave a speech, you would come to my graduation ceremony.”
Leia lowered her head, looking wronged. She didn’t care about being the Outstanding Graduate Representative or giving a speech; she didn’t even care about the graduation ceremony.
All she wanted was for Yifu to spend more time with her.
“Yes, but even if you don’t get anything, I will still attend your graduation ceremony.”
“Because this is the most important milestone in your life; how can you not have your mother involved?”
Yifu’s words made Leia unable to resist lifting her little face, looking pitifully at Yifu. Although she didn’t speak, her teary eyes seemed to seek confirmation that Yifu’s words were true.
“Don’t overthink it. Instead of worrying about this and that, how about you consider how to dress beautifully for the graduation ceremony the day after tomorrow?”
“I want everyone to see that I, Yifu’s daughter, am the Outstanding Graduate of the Church Academy!”
When Yifu said this, her tone was filled with pride.
It was this tone that gave Leia infinite courage. Who says that only those who give birth are real mothers?
The Yifu before her was her real mom!
Leia felt as if she had been reborn by Yifu.
“Mom… woo-woo, I love you.”
Leia, like a little crybaby, threw herself into Yifu’s embrace. For some reason, when she said the words “love,” her heart inexplicably started to race.
“I love you too. Okay, stop crying. You can cry in front of mom, but outside, you must be strong, understand?”
“Mm!”
Leia nodded vigorously. With her worries resolved, her mood inexplicably improved.
So she started to help Yifu clean the house. Although it wasn’t their house, it held significant meaning for Leia.
At the same time, she secretly vowed that if she had the chance, she would work hard to make money and buy a house of her own. Although it wouldn’t be as luxurious or spacious, it would be a place where she and her mom could shield themselves from the storms, a haven for their spirits.
Unknowingly, the sky gradually darkened, and Qianzhi arrived precisely at the moment it turned dark, knocking on the door.
Yifu hurried to open the door and saw Qianzhi standing there with a small gift box, elegantly poised.
Her expression carried a youthful shyness, and the sunset glow reflected off her beautiful face, making Yifu feel as if she had unintentionally stepped into a painting.
“Good evening, sorry to interrupt again.”
“Zhi Zhi, you look so beautiful.”
Seeing Qianzhi dressed so appropriately, Yifu quickly welcomed her into the room.
At that moment, Qianzhi wore a lovely dress, exuding a strikingly youthful charm.
She resembled the pure, pristine girl from high school whom one never dared to look at directly, her clean face glowing with natural beauty without any makeup; every move she made captivated hearts.
“Did you go out to do something?”
“Mm…”
Qianzhi nodded, handing the gift box to Yifu.
“I had a little errand.”
Qianzhi lied; her nose was slightly red. She wasn’t out running errands—her decision to dress up beautifully was entirely intentional.
It was all to impress Yifu.
Initially, she intended to wear cute little white stockings for Yifu, but then she thought, if she wore white stockings, did she also need to put on high-heeled shoes?
Having put on little leather shoes, wouldn’t it seem a bit too deliberate if she didn’t choose a suitable dress?
So upon returning home, Qianzhi began dressing up and didn’t finalize her outfit until just before it got dark.
Then, while waiting anxiously at Yifu’s doorstep before it was entirely dark, she stood there for over ten minutes, and only when it was completely dark did she gently knock on the door.
The subtlety and introspection of a young girl were perfectly embodied in Qianzhi.
“Come in, dinner will be ready soon.”
Yifu watched as Qianzhi pulled her delicate feet, wrapped in little white stockings, out of her shoes, slowly placing them into the slippers Yifu had bent down to hand her.
Those little feet wrapped in white stockings even accidentally brushed against Yifu’s hand…
The girl’s movements were a bit slow, almost as if she were deliberately displaying something with a hint of strategy.
But Yifu didn’t say anything, just carried the items to the kitchen, which left Qianzhi feeling a bit dissatisfied.
Looking at her feet in little white stockings, she thought to herself, isn’t this pretty? She didn’t like how Yifu didn’t compliment her…
Why didn’t she praise me? She clearly looked at me several times…
It must be because I wasn’t forceful enough! Hmm… I should increase my intensity. I could find an excuse to slip my foot into her embrace.
Hmm… but what reason should I use?
