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Seeing that there was a good show to watch at the entrance of the Qiao Family Compound, the neighbors who were originally in a hurry stopped going to work. They parked their bicycles and gathered in twos and threes not far away, peeking and sneaking around, whispering and pointing.

"Oh dear, isn't that the Qiao family's newly recognized daughter? Why is she crying like that?"

"I heard that Qiao Lijun is going back to his unit because he thinks his younger sister is too poor!"

"Tsk tsk, those two from the Qiao family are really something. They don't care about their own daughter, but they insist on treating this fake daughter who was switched at birth like a treasure..."

Hearing the faint whispers around him, Qiao Lijun's face instantly turned from ashen to a deep liver color.

What he cared about most was his reputation and honor. Seeing Qiao Xinxin covering her face and crying bitterly, while pretending to rush into the crowd to pour out her grievances, he was terrified that this brat would carelessly spread some family scandal to the public again!

"Alright! Stop crying!"

Qiao Lijun quickly made way for him as if avoiding a plague, and hissed through gritted teeth in a low voice, "Go to work! I haven't done anything to you. Crying and wailing at the door so early in the morning, are you trying to make the neighborhood laugh at the Qiao family?!"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xinxin, who had been crying her eyes out just a second ago, immediately wiped away her tears.

She casually wiped her face with her sleeve, a cheerful smile even appearing on her lips, and strode out of the house without even sparing a glance for the dumbfounded family behind her.

What do you mean by "blood is thicker than water"? That's utter bullshit!

Watching Qiao Xinxin's back change color faster than flipping through a book, Qin Fangfang's temples throbbed with anger. She felt a tightness in her chest and shortness of breath, gritting her teeth and muttering, "That wretched girl! She's really grown up in the countryside, with a whole lot of poor manners! She has no upbringing whatsoever, a piece of trash who can't be presented to the world. Sooner or later, she'll completely disgrace the Qiao family!"

Seeing this, Qiao Mingzhu immediately stepped forward and used her soft, boneless hands to soothe Qin Fangfang's back.

While gently comforting her adoptive mother, she didn't forget to show her understanding side to Qiao Lijun: "Brother, please don't be angry with my sister. She probably didn't mean to embarrass you; she just values ​​that job too much. It's a good thing, I heard you can earn thirty yuan a month at the pharmacy!"

At this point, Qiao Mingzhu revealed a perfectly timed smile of sympathy and understanding. "My sister used to live in the countryside and probably had never even seen a few dollars before. It's only natural that she'd be concerned about such a high salary. Mom and Dad, let's be patient with her and teach her manners slowly. She'll become obedient and better sooner or later."

On the surface, these words were meant to exonerate Qiao Xinxin, but in reality, every word implied that Qiao Xinxin was a country bumpkin who had never seen the world and would disregard even family ties for thirty yuan.

Qiao Lijun felt a surge of relief upon hearing this. He gently patted Qiao Mingzhu's head with tenderness in his eyes and couldn't help but sigh, saying, "You're so obedient and sensible. Mingzhu, if she had even a fraction of your thoughtfulness and upbringing, her family wouldn't look down on her so much."

"Brother, after all, my sister was raised in the countryside since she was a child. She didn't know the rules because of that peasant family. We're family, let's take it slow." Qiao Mingzhu smiled gently, firmly establishing her innocent and pure image.

Qiao Lijun glanced at the Shanghai brand watch on his left wrist; it was indeed getting late.

He gazed deeply and reluctantly at his sister's pure and beautiful face for a long time before finally suppressing the urge to hug her. He said in a low, hoarse voice, "It's getting late, I have to catch my train. Mingzhu, wait for me to come back."

The phrase "Wait for me to come back" carries a profound meaning.

"Go on, Lijun. Once you've settled in, remember to write home often to let us know you're safe!" Qin Fangfang said, wiping away her tears as she waved goodbye.

Qiao Lijun picked up his luggage from the ground and left the Qiao family compound, looking back every three steps.

As he walked along the road, his heart was still burning, and his mind was filled with Qiao Mingzhu's delicate and shy appearance.

If Mingzhu's plan succeeds, and she marries Qiao Xinxin, that jinx, to Zhou Liguang, he might actually be able to convince his parents to let him be with Mingzhu openly and legitimately!

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On the other side, Qiao Xinxin, walking down the street, was in an incredibly good mood.

She was naturally happy to be able to cause trouble for those awful members of the Qiao family so early in the morning and still get away unscathed!

Speaking of which, the four members of the Qiao family are practically masochistic; they always have to act like masochists and get scolded before they feel comfortable. Never mind them, making money is the most important thing!

Full of enthusiasm, Qiao Xinxin walked briskly to the state-run pharmacy.

After changing into a neat white lab coat and standing behind a gleaming glass counter, she exuded an indescribable sense of freshness and efficiency.

As I was counting the medicine boxes in the cabinet, I heard hurried footsteps at the door.

"What would you like...?"

Qiao Xinxin raised a professional smile and looked up, but her smile froze slightly. "It's you?"

The person who came was Zhou Liguang's mother, Liu Hongmei.

Qiao Xinxin had a deep impression of her; she was a straightforward, warm, and generous woman. It was just a pity that she was quite upset by the little mess between her and Qiao Mingzhu at the Qiao family home that day.

After all, he had exposed the Qiao family's mess in public and bluntly said that the Zhou family was now a "pit of fire".

Liu Hongmei clearly hadn't expected to run into Qiao Xinxin here. She was taken aback for a moment, then her expression instantly became somewhat unnatural. "It's me. You work at this pharmacy now?"

To everyone's surprise, Qiao Xinxin acted as if nothing had happened, her smile still bright and friendly. "Yes, Aunt Liu, I was just sitting at home doing nothing, so I thought I'd come out and find a job. Are you here today to buy painkillers? What are your specific symptoms, and what kind are they for?"

"It's...it's Li Guang..." Upon hearing this, Liu Hongmei felt a surge of bitterness in her heart, and her voice lowered, revealing a mother's helplessness and heartache.

Qiao Xinxin immediately understood.

This medicine was bought for Zhou Liguang. His broken leg has definitely not fully recovered, and he is probably still suffering inhuman torment.

"Please wait a moment, I'll go get it right away."

Qiao Xinxin turned around, deftly moved a small wooden ladder to the side, took out a small box of pills from the locked cabinet at the top, and handed it over.

"Aunt Liu, this is a strong painkiller. Take one when the pain becomes unbearable, and no more than two a day. Regular painkillers won't work for his current condition, but this strong one shouldn't be taken in excess either, as it can affect his nerves. There are ten tablets in this box; come back for more when you finish them."

Liu Hongmei accepted the light box of medicine with both hands, but her heart felt heavy.

She never expected that this girl, whom the Qiao family described as utterly useless, would not only be efficient in her work but also so thoughtful and meticulous.

Just as she was filled with mixed emotions, Qiao Xinxin spoke again, her voice clear and solemn: "Auntie, after you get home, please observe Comrade Zhou's legs closely and see if they are more prone to pain on cloudy or rainy days. If so, it would be best to get the medication again, as this strong painkiller is not suitable for leg pain on rainy days."

As she spoke, Qiao Xinxin turned to look at the gray sky outside the window. "The weather is bad today; it looks like it might rain heavily. If Comrade Zhou's leg is hurting badly, you should come over and buy medicine as soon as possible. I'll find the right medicine in a bit, and whoever is serving you at the front will know what medicine you need just by looking at the note. It won't delay anything."

Liu Hongmei stared wide-eyed in shock at the poised and confident young girl before her.

This little girl who just came from the countryside is so amazing?! She even knows this?!

It wasn't that Liu Hongmei was shallow and looked down on country people; it was just that she often heard Qin Fangfang and Qiao Mingzhu's adopted daughter complaining that the girl was illiterate, couldn't read many words, and was stupid and clumsy.

Over time, she really started to believe that the child was as bad as the mother and daughter had described!