"You don't need to be so formal with me. Tell me what's on your mind, and I can help you with anything." Jiang Jingxiu always agreed to Mianmian's requests unconditionally.
He only had one daughter and would dote on her to his dying breath. Everything he earned, everything he did, was for her.
Jiang Mianmian smiled and told her father about her plan to help Qian Xiaoguo transfer schools. Jiang Jingxiu readily agreed, "That's easy, I can get it done for you. But you should tell Qian Xiaoguo why she's transferring, shouldn't you? You've been deskmates and best friends since you were little. If she transfers, will you be okay on your own?"
Jiang Jingxiu knew his daughter's nature; she was a bit introverted. She had only made one good friend since childhood. If Qian Xiaoguo transferred, his daughter would be left with no friends.
"Dad, please don't ask why. It's for Xiaoguo's own good. Besides, Xiaoguo's school isn't that far from mine, and it's not like she's leaving the city. It won't be hard for us to see each other. If I have no friends, so be it. I can focus on my studies." Mianmian glanced at her father guiltily. She actually had another friend now.
"Alright, I trust you. The paperwork will be quick. If she wishes, she can change schools next week. But my dear daughter, you must promise me that no matter what difficulties you encounter, you'll tell me. Never keep me in the dark, or I'll be heartbroken." Jiang Jingxiu cautioned his daughter.
Mianmian nodded obediently.
The aunt announced that dinner was ready, but Mianmian had already eaten and was quite full. She couldn't eat another bite, yet she still accompanied her father for dinner. Jiang Jingxiu watched her eat very little, like a little bird, and thought she was unwell and had lost her appetite. Mianmian quickly explained that she had bought a large jianbing with eggs after school and eaten it greedily. Only then did Jiang Jingxiu stop urging her to eat more.
"Things from outside aren't clean. You should eat less of them."
"Understood, Dad." Mianmian felt extremely guilty. If her father knew that not only had she not eaten less, but she ate her fill every time, and had indulged in countless snacks and barbecued foods, would he be angry?
But it was really delicious, woo woo woo, she didn't regret eating it at all. Her body had completely recovered, and she could eat anything.
Jiang Jingxiu didn't know what his daughter was thinking. After dinner, he pulled his daughter aside and asked if she wanted him and her mother to get married.
Jiang Mianmian obviously did, but she also told her father the truth. If her mother was really unwilling, she didn't want to force her. She just wanted her mother to be happy.
Jiang Jingxiu knew his daughter was right, but he was extremely unwilling to let go of Jiang Mi now. He just wanted to be with Jiang Mi. He believed he could be responsible for Jiang Mi, and he also believed that he and Mianmian could give Jiang Mi the greatest happiness.
Mianmian finally said that she only wished her mother happiness and didn't want her to force herself, even though she really hoped her parents could be together and she could have a complete family.
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When Mianmian returned to her room, she sent messages to her mother, Yun Buji, and Qian Xiaoguo respectively. She told Qian Xiaoguo that the school transfer was being processed and that she didn't need to go to school for the next few days. She could directly go to the new school next week.
Qian Xiaoguo sent her a cute thank-you emoji and didn't say anything.