Free Web NovelChapter 1314: Chapter 1303: Siblings
Many kind-hearted people donate to the orphanage without leaving their contact information, but there are some who express a willingness to try the children’s heartfelt gifts. All who receive them are invariably touched by the appearance and taste of these pastries, and some even come personally after reminiscing about them.
"This should be the place, right?" Two stylishly dressed girls looked at the entrance of the orphanage. Just as they were about to go in, Ye Qiu came out pushing a small cart.
"Little one, are you a child from here?" They walked over to Ye Qiu and asked, just as she was about to inquire more about the pastries, her friend tugged at her clothes, and she saw the things inside the small cart.
Her eyes immediately lit up, "Are these pastries?"
Ye Qiu beamed a big smile, "These are what we’ve made ourselves, preparing to sell them at the entrance."
"It’s this, it’s this!" The girl next to her squealed softly and swallowed a gulp of saliva, yearning for the pastries.
"Did you two sisters come for these pastries?" Ye Qiu asked.
"Yes, how much are they? I want them all," the girl said generously.
Ye Qiu smiled again, "Since you two sisters know about our pastries, you must have donated to our orphanage before. If you want to eat them, I’ll give you two boxes."
"That’s not okay." The girl shook her head resolutely, "These are painstakingly made by you, we can’t take them for free, let me see your price, twenty for a box, you’re selling them so cheap?"
"It’s not made from any expensive ingredients, and you don’t have many pieces." Ye Qiu said bashfully, "We were worried no one would buy them."
"Such delicious pastries, how could no one buy them? Let me count, there are twenty boxes here, right? I’ll take them all, here’s four hundred yuan for you." The girl promptly stuffed the money into Ye Qiu’s hands, while the other girl swiftly packed the boxes into bags.
After buying them, the two girls didn’t leave, they continued asking, "Little sister, we’re from out of town, if I give you money later, can you send them like before?"
"Of course." Ye Qiu nodded, "Go inside and leave an address, and there’s a fresh batch steaming in the pot; I’ll treat you both."
The girl sensed something odd and asked with a smile, "Are these all made by you?"
"Yes, I didn’t expect so many people to like them." Ye Qiu said with a smile, though she was just being modest, she was quite confident in her culinary skills.
"Besides us, are there others coming because of these pastries?"
"Yes, yes, sister, you are already the third group to come personally in these two days."
The two girls giggled, "I thought we were the foodies, didn’t expect there are others even more enthusiastic."
Since then, more and more people knew about Tongxin Orphanage’s pastries, not only in the city but even in other places, gaining fame. Many who wanted a taste donated spontaneously to the orphanage, even Duan Yunquan, taken back by the Duan Family, unexpectedly got a chance to try them.
"Didn’t expect third sister, you’ve become so skilled." After attaching to Duan Yunhai’s leg, Duan Yunquan got a cell phone, and during his free time, he would contact Ye Qiu and others.
"Second brother becomes more capable, and we must also work harder." Ye Qiu said cheerfully, "I will strive to earn more money in the future."
"But you must balance work with leisure, don’t let it interfere with study and rest, understand?" Duan Yunquan, more mature than before, spoke warmly.
"I’ll keep an eye on her." Ye Cheng took over the phone, "How are things with you now? This stepmother of yours and those two brothers and sisters still bullied your mom?"
"There’s some bullying, but they don’t gain much advantage anymore, big brother, rest assured."
His tone didn’t seem like he was pretending to be strong, Ye Cheng responded with a "hmm," "Not sure how little sis is doing now, she’s the only one who can’t contact us by phone."
"About little sis..." This was also a sore point for Duan Yunquan, mainly because little sis was still too young and her biological parents controlled her too much. Without the help of the little bird, they might really have lost contact.
"We must strive harder to bring little sis back as soon as possible."
"Yes, let’s work together."
In fact, Yu Zhijing was doing much better than they imagined. In her past life, she was controlled mainly because she went to a strange place with no one to help her, and she had no avenues to express herself. In this life, she knew she wasn’t alone; she had brothers and sisters to offer advice. Her mindset was much better, she even enjoyed the feeling of fighting alongside them. Her biological parents and managers were the big monsters she needed to overcome.
"Attend a party with me tomorrow, and as before, don’t answer questions from reporters unless we’ve prepared you. Don’t make trouble, got it?" Liang Jin instructed her daughter.
"I want a cell phone." Yu Zhijing looked at her, making a clear demand.
Liang Jin was wide-eyed, "What did you say?"
"If you want me to cooperate, then you must promise me a cell phone." Yu Zhijing stated clearly.
"When did you learn to make demands? What does a child need with a cell phone?" Liang Jin reflexively opposed, fearing she’d use the phone to do something unexpected.
"If you don’t give me a cell phone, I won’t cooperate tomorrow." Yu Zhijing said expressionlessly.
"You..." Liang Jin was so infuriated she almost wanted to hit her.
Yu Zhijing was no longer someone just to be scolded or hit. Following the sister’s advice from the letter yesterday, she said, "If you hit me, I’ll tell the reporters I used to be an orphan, and you only took me in recently."
Seeing Yu Zhijing’s expression, Liang Jin realized her seemingly easy daughter wasn’t joking. But where did she learn such words? Truly a wild child without anyone to teach her, utterly annoying. If only she were still useful...
"Dare to threaten me? Do you know whose food and shelter you’re enjoying now? Don’t want to live this good life anymore? Want to return to the orphanage?" Liang Jin threatened.
Yu Zhijing was thrilled, "Great, send me back then."
Seeing her excited expression, Liang Jin took a deep breath, trying hard not to lose her temper.
"What do you really want to behave? I’m your mother, it’s all for your good." She tried a gentle approach.
"I said I want a cell phone." Yu Zhijing remained unmoved.
"What do you want a cell phone for?"
"To play, what else? You all have phones, why shouldn’t I?"
"Really just to play?" Liang Jin was skeptical, but thought it seemed reasonable since kids love to play.
She impatiently agreed, "Fine, I’ll buy you one, but you must listen to me in the future."
"Okay." Yu Zhijing smiled broadly.
