As time passed, I became increasingly popular on campus, and my dancing talent earned me more and more attention. Well-meaning alumni even posted many of my stage photos on the campus BBS, which led to an influx of suitors sending me Confession Letters. This made me quite troubled, as I did not wish to accept any of them. At that moment, all I wanted was to focus on my dreams rather than get entangled in fleeting emotions. Nothing is more important than loving oneself.
I believe that true fate does not require deliberate searching. One day in the future, my Monkey King will come to take me away on a Rainbow Cloud. For now, what I need to do is work hard to become a better version of myself! While I pursued my dreams, the family business gradually revived and thrived under my parents' efforts. My father's face blossomed with a confident smile as he often patted my shoulder and joked, "Xinran, you are our lucky star sent by heaven!"
When my father was in a good mood, he would wave his hand and buy me a 360-square-meter apartment in the city center. I didn't want such extravagance; I just wanted to live with them forever. I shared my thoughts with my father. I planned to establish a Public Welfare Foundation named Xinran in my name and donate most of my income to those in need.
I was fortunate enough to have a chance to restart my life, and I hoped that more people could begin their new lives with my help, even if they would never know my name. After hearing my plan, my father nodded in approval, ruffled my hair, and laughed heartily, saying, "No wonder you're Lin Xian's daughter; I'll listen to you. I'll also contribute to your foundation by donating some of my assets."
Then he added earnestly, "Once you've done what you want to do, come back and take over the family business. I believe you will do even better than I have and become a more responsible entrepreneur!" I nodded in agreement, feeling an overwhelming warmth inside. Perhaps this is the meaning of being together as a family.
Just as I was enjoying all of this, Zhao Ke suddenly appeared and asked to meet me. Reluctantly, I went downstairs and saw him standing at the door looking somewhat flustered, his expression serious and regretful light flickering in his eyes. He hesitated slightly and said, "Xinran, I'm sorry for mistaking pearls for fish eyes before; please forgive me!"
I was momentarily taken aback, but the displeasure in my heart dissipated instantly. A smile crept onto my lips as I replied calmly, "I won't hold past grievances against you; after all, I've moved beyond those shadows." He looked surprised, seemingly not expecting me to be so indifferent. "So can we still be friends?"
I shook my head, my gaze firm, a hint of determination flashing through my mind. "Not holding a grudge doesn't mean I will forgive. The friends I, Lin Xinran, choose to have are only those who are responsible and courageous."
I paused for a moment before continuing, "I don't want to have any further interactions with you. From now on, let's each live our own lives and not disturb one another!"
He lowered his head in disappointment, looking as lonely as a fallen leaf.
I went on, "Actually, you might not know this, but on the day you came to the library to mock me, I won the lottery."
"The prize money is enough to revive my family's business and even take it to the next level."
After saying that, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I ignored him and turned to head home.
Zhao Ke stood there in shock, his expression a colorful mix of astonishment and regret...
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