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After chatting for a while longer, Zhu Suosuo finished the last piece of bread and finally let out a soft sigh of relief.

"Actually, it's not that I don't want to treat this place as my home, it's just that the structure of this home is too complicated."

Han Tao didn't respond, but simply took a bottle of water from the car and handed it to her, then waited quietly for her to continue.

"I told Brother Han last time that my aunt remarried and brought Luo Jiaming with her. As an outsider living here, I am just an extra."

"Although my uncle and aunt didn't treat me harshly in terms of food, drink, and daily life, I just couldn't get rid of that sense of distance between us."

Moreover, all the drawers in the house are locked, which makes me feel like I never belong anywhere.

Han Tao nodded slowly, his tone carrying an objective assessment: "I understand, and I sympathize with your feelings."

Because it's a blended family, even your uncle's biological children might not be able to live comfortably, let alone you, his niece.

Needless to say, your aunt naturally sees Luo Jiaming as her only support. This guilt and favoritism combined eventually turned into unconditional pampering.

Luo Jiaming always had his mother's support, so he naturally lacked his own opinions when faced with problems.

But his affection for you becomes another burden, ultimately leading him to push all the problems onto you.

Han Tao's words precisely struck at the knot in Zhu Suosuo's heart that had been churning for years.

She gave a bitter smile, but her tone had already returned to normal, without a trace of resentment:

"Yeah, so I've never really blamed them."

Any mother would naturally favor her own child more.

This is only human nature, so after living under someone else's roof for so many years, I've slowly gotten used to these scenes.

"Have you really gotten used to it?" Han Tao looked at her, his voice carrying a hint of certainty:

"But I heard a voice in your heart saying that I shouldn't just be used to it, that I deserve better."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Suosuo seemed to have been hit where it hurt. Her fist clenched slightly, then relaxed: "Brother Han, do you know?"

When I was little, I always dreamed that if I ever had my own home, I would leave all the drawers open so that everyone who moved in could easily grab whatever they wanted.

Han Tao suddenly smiled: "Suo Suo, actually, aren't you already building that house?"

Zhu Suosuo paused for a moment, then realized what he meant, and a lively light rekindled in her eyes.

"That's right, now I've completely figured it out, and I'm no longer clinging to those unrealistic shortcut fantasies."

I'm not afraid of hardship or fatigue. Once I find a stable job, I'll move out and live on my own.

I want to support myself and never have to live at the mercy of others again.

Han Tao looked into her eyes and remained silent for a moment. As the saying goes, "Don't advise others to be kind if you haven't experienced their suffering."

If someone lived like that for twenty years, they would definitely develop different values.

"Always try to think positively. There's nothing wrong with making a living independently, but you don't need to push yourself too hard."

Take your time. First, apply for a job, and the housing situation will naturally follow.

  

Zhu Suosuo nodded, a hint of relaxation on her face: "Yes, thank you, Brother Han. I feel so much lighter now that I've finally said what's on my mind all night."

Actually, she was secretly surprised herself, as she hadn't known Han Tao for very long.

For some reason, in both of our interactions, I told him my grievances and confusion without reservation.

Han Tao smiled faintly, his tone gentle and calm: "Life is a one-way journey, with people coming and going along the way."

Some people board the train midway and accompany the journey, while others turn around and leave when they reach their destination; gatherings and partings are common occurrences.

It's truly rare to find someone willing to calmly listen to your troubles.

At least when you're lonely and can't sleep at night, there's someone to share your joys and sorrows and offer you a word of comfort.

"Fine, I'll drink this bowl of chicken soup." Zhu Suosuo couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, but the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.

Han Tao smiled as well, his gaze falling on Zhu Suosuo in front of him. Her red dress accentuated her slender figure, her curves soft yet exquisite.

A breeze blew, and her long hair was slightly disheveled. Her face lost its usual smooth and sophisticated facade, revealing only a soft and vulnerable vulnerability after she had let down her guard. She looked quite charming.

Zhu Suosuo's resolve only grew stronger. Han Tao was mature and steady, polite and courteous in his dealings with others, and insightful and clear-headed in the face of adversity.

He always managed to pinpoint her confusion while also being considerate of her feelings; this was exactly the kind of partner she envisioned.

Thinking of this, her face suddenly turned red. She checked the time and said, "Brother Han, I should go back now, otherwise my aunt will nag me for ages."

Go back and get some rest. Remember to tell the designated driver to drive slowly and be careful on the road.

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned around and hurried towards the building entrance. The hem of her red dress swayed gently with each step, unable to hide the frantic excitement in her heart.

Ding~ System notification: The favorability of the character Zhu Suosuo in the movie world to you has increased by 20 points. You are rewarded with a gift pack. Your current favorability is 70 points.

Hearing the crisp notification sound from the system in his mind, Han Tao glanced at her retreating figure as she quickly disappeared around the corner of the corridor, a smile playing on his lips.

Only after Zhu Suosuo's figure completely disappeared at the entrance of the corridor did he withdraw his gaze, and he couldn't help but ponder to himself.

The principles I just shared with Zhu Suosuo also apply to myself.

To establish a stable foothold, one cannot rely entirely on external forces. The system is a rare opportunity, but no matter how convenient the cheat code is, it is ultimately an external thing.

As the saying goes, self-reliance leads to abundance; only by firmly grasping one's own destiny in one's own hands can one have true peace of mind.

Moreover, now that I have the capital provided by the system, and can rely on my own knowledge, vision, and foresight to find another way out, I can advance on two fronts at the same time and steadily develop my career.

As for Zhu Suosuo, after going upstairs, she ignored her aunt's nagging and complaints behind her, gave a few perfunctory replies, and went straight into her bedroom.

She didn't turn on the light, but instead reached out and pushed open the window next to the desk. She looked down at the bakery downstairs, her gaze following Han Tao as he got into the car, lost in thought.

Although I acted so carefree downstairs, Han Tao was right; I wasn't as at ease inside, and even felt very wronged.

She longed to have a home of her own, instead of living under the roof of her uncle and aunt, constantly having to watch her aunt's unpredictable moods, yet never daring to utter a single complaint.

As for why I haven't moved out even though I graduated several years ago, it's filled with helplessness and heartache.

First, after graduating from university, Zhu Suosuo was in a period of career exploration. Her initial job income was very unstable, making it difficult for her to afford the high rent and living expenses in Shanghai on her own.

Secondly, although her uncle's family were not her biological parents, they at least provided her with a place to shelter from the wind and rain.

Although my aunt was snobbish and mean, my uncle was gentle and kind to her.

Therefore, this state of "living under someone else's roof" created a delicate balance in her heart.

In order to maintain this hard-won protection, she had to learn to please and endure, using her obedience to gain space for survival.

After all, moving out rashly means severing the last ties of family and also means that she may face the risk of being marginalized by society.

Third, there are psychological issues, which, to put it bluntly, are a lack of security.

She was abandoned by her mother when she was young, and her father was often absent. These experiences made Zhu Suosuo lack a sense of security deep down.

Although her uncle's house was oppressive, it was a familiar "safe zone" for her.

She was afraid to face the unknown outside world alone, and that fear of loneliness repeatedly delayed her decision to leave.

Until she met Han Tao, she had a goal and the courage to go all in. In order to pursue a more ideal life, she was willing to try to break free from this contradictory state and mentality.

Just like in the original story, she also encountered a series of external shocks, such as Mr. Ma's scam, which made it impossible for her to stay at her uncle's house, thus forcing her to accelerate her path to independence.

After becoming independent, she did not choose to give up. She knew how to use her advantages to quickly earn her first pot of gold, and used the money to help Jiang Nansun, who was in trouble.