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Hai Xiaotang paused as she was slicing bacon.
She knew that Mama Zhang had misunderstood her, thinking that something had happened between her and Dongfang Yu last night.
But nothing had happened at all.
Dongfang Yu had just turned into a dog and bit her all night long!
But she couldnât explain these things.
After breakfast, Hai Xiaotang left the house.
She needed to finalize her plans to study abroad and leave here as soon as possible.
And the only one who could help her was her grandfather.
But the old man refused without a second thought when she expressed her request.
âNo, studying abroad is not an option. If you want to study, go to a university in CCity.â
Hai Xiaotang had anticipated her grandfatherâs response, so she had prepared her argument in advance.
âGrandfather, my biggest skill is foreign languages. Thatâs the only thing Iâm really good at. Studying abroad would give me the opportunity to play to my strengths.â
âNot able to master your native knowledge, and yet you still want to go abroad to learn someone elseâs knowledge?â The old man shook his head resolutely. âOverseas is not the place for you. You are not allowed to go.â
âGrandfather, I really want to go. Please let me. Iâll only be there for a year, just one year!â Hai Xiaotang pleaded earnestly.
But how could Hai Zhiyuan not know her little trick?
And, how could she ever match wits with her grandfather?
âXiaotang, itâs not that I donât want to support you. Iâm already 80 years old. I donât know how many years I have left. If you go for a year, thatâs one year I wonât see you. What if I pass away during that year⦠I wonât be able to see you again.â
Hearing these words, Hai Xiaotang felt her eyes well up with tears. She immediately shook her head. âGrandfather, I wonât go then! Iâll stay in C City with you. I wonât go anywhere else!â
âGood, weâll stay in C City. I will help you find a good school as soon as possible so that you can continue your studies,â The old man assured her with a pleased yet cunning smile.
Just like that, Hai Xiaotang easily gave up on the idea of studying abroadâ¦
She didnât stay at the old house for long before she left again.
Today was Saturday, and she had made plans to have dinner with Qiao Ning.
This lifetime, she wanted to be friends with Qiao Ning, to make up for her past lifeâs guilt towards her.
Luckily, they got along very well.
Qiao Ning was also more than happy to be her friend.
They agreed to meet at a fancy restaurant where a meal could cost several thousands of yuan.
After sitting down, Qiao Ning hesitated and said, âXiaotang, we donât have to eat here. We could grab a bite anywhere.â
Hai Xiaotang was the one treating this time, so Qiao Ning was worried about her spending too much.
Hai Xiaotang laughed, âThis is the first time Iâve ever taken you out for a meal, of course, it must be someplace good. We canât just grab a bite anywhere.â
âBut this place is really expensive. I donât need to eat anything so expensive.â
âDonât worry, eat whatever you want. You wonât make me poor.â Hai Xiaotang rarely spent money; she had saved up a lot of her pocket money.
Moreover, Dongfang Yu had forced her to accept that black card last night.
If necessary, she would use his money. Itâs not like he cared, so she didnât mind splurging!
Qiao Ning could tell that Hai Xiaotang was well-off. She smiled and said, âEven so, we shouldnât splurge too extravagantly.â
âYou helped me on the plane, and I appreciate your friendship so much, no matter how expensive it is, itâs worth it.â Hai Xiaotang handed her the menu, âOrder whatever you want, and donât worry about the cost.â
She really wanted to treat her to a good meal.
âAlright then, I wonât hold back.â Qiao Ning ordered a few dishes that were reasonable in price â not too expensive, but not too cheap either. They also tasted pretty good.