Then would you like to go have a drink together?
On the afternoon of the second day, Qiu Baiyu took Qiu Zimin to change her name.
Changing a name requires some processing time. Once it is processed, they will also modify the name of the house owner to avoid future troubles.
She sets aside part of her savings for daily use, while the rest is kept in the bank to earn interest.
She doesn’t touch risky things.
There’s a saying that goes well: if people don’t manage finances, finances won’t stay with people.
The next day, Qiu Zimin continued going to school, while she invited Yi Wanyue.
Previously, when she wasn’t working, she liked to invite friends who also didn’t work to go out and have fun.
Now, Yi Wanyue is her only friend, so naturally, she wanted to invite her.
Fortunately, Yi Wanyue had time to show her face and indeed accompanied her out.
Together, they went to see the shops that Jiang Shen had put under Qiu Zimin’s name.
Some are connected, while others are in different places, with locations relatively scattered.
Qiu Baiyu doesn’t care if they are scattered or not; having them is already good for her. Being a landlady is great, and she isn’t picky about the rest.
There are many snack shops around the area, and in her good mood, she tries something from each one she passes, whether she’s seen it before or not.
On the road, whenever she encounters something novel, like unseen toys or small roadside games, she curiously stops to have a look, plays a bit, and pauses to enjoy.
Yi Wanyue, seeing her eager expression… decides to join in.
Then Yi Wanyue was pulled along by her, shopping, eating, and playing.
Yi Wanyue noticed.
“You’re in a very good mood.”
Qiu Baiyu did not deny it: “Having a nice new start, my mood is indeed very good.”
After speaking, she took a bite of the candied hawthorn (tanghulu), sweet and delightful.
Yi Wanyue also gently took a bite of her own candied hawthorn: “Getting rid of a tiring marriage is indeed a nice new start.”
“Not just that.”
Qiu Baiyu looked at the empty shop waiting to be rented in front of her, smiling from the heart.
“I have money now, at least I don’t need to work myself to death again.”
Yi Wanyue caught one key word: again.
“Weren’t you always staying with the Jiang family and didn’t go out to work?”
Qiu Baiyu, holding the candied hawthorn: “…”
Oops, accidentally said the wrong thing.
After her brain quickly processed, she remedied: “I mean before marriage.”
The original owner had married Jiang Shen and then resigned to fully become a rich lady who didn’t do any household chores, so before that, she also had a job.
She just… didn’t take work that seriously.
For the original owner, her career was always far, far behind Jiang Shen.
She was extremely perfunctory about her career, with no thoughts of progress or development.
For Jiang Shen, she was meticulous, even available at any call, wishing she could stick to Jiang Shen 24 hours a day.
Qiu Baiyu found the love-struck mindset quite a headache.
Only when one is economically independent does a person have confidence, so how can stinky men be more important than a career?
But none of this is important; Yi Wanyue didn’t really consider the original owner a love rival, not to the extent of investigating her previous work attitude thoroughly, so this time she can certainly muddle through!
Sure enough, Yi Wanyue nodded in sudden realization.
“It means having money and freedom.”
Qiu Baiyu agreed: “Yes, it means having money and freedom.”
After speaking, she thought about these words again, and the corners of her lips unconsciously lifted.
She had imagined this kind of life countless times in her own world, and she didn’t expect it to really come true today.
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If her friends were by her side, she would definitely bring them along for early retirement and enjoyment!
As for her current friend…
Yi Wanyue’s family has much more money than hers, so she doesn’t need her to bring her into early retirement, but… covering some of her eating and drinking shouldn’t be a problem, right?
If Yi Wanyue is willing to come out and play with her often, she wouldn’t mind treating more frequently.
Because she has money now.
The feeling of having money and freedom is really good, and days without seeing that crazy person are truly wonderful!
Qiu Baiyu happily took a bite of the candied hawthorn.
Yi Wanyue saw her gently upturned lips, which fully reflected her cheerful mood, making others smile unconsciously as if infected by her happiness.
“Do you want to celebrate a bit?”
“Celebrate?”
Qiu Baiyu stood in place, pondering slightly.
Indeed, getting rid of the crazy person and escaping from the main character’s boring love play are things worth celebrating.
Just as she has finished moving, she has time to celebrate.
“How should we celebrate?” She asked and answered herself, “Why don’t we go out to eat? Just tonight, we’ll wait for Xiaomin to finish school, and we’ll go together. My treat.
“If you have something today, we can celebrate next time instead.
“I managed to divorce smoothly, and you’re the person who made it possible, so I hope you can come.”
Yi Wanyue met her gaze.
Her eyes were burning, reflecting her appearance, seeming to regard her as very important.
Being a spoilsport at this moment would be really uninteresting.
“Sure.”
Yi Wanyue agreed with a smile.
Qiu Baiyu’s eyes curved: “Then we’ll see each other then.”
At 4:30 in the afternoon, Qiu Baiyu arrived at the entrance of Fengyi Primary School.
When Qiu Baiyu arrived, Qiu Zimin was already at the school entrance.
She was talking with Qiao Mingxue, along with Qiao Mingxue’s mother.
They didn’t know what they were talking about, but her face was full of expectation.
“Xiaomin.” Qiu Baiyu called out loudly.
As soon as Qiu Zimin saw her coming, she immediately bounced over and hugged her: “Auntie!”
She then said: “Auntie, can I discuss something with you?”
Qiu Baiyu patted her back: “Go ahead.”
“Can I go to Mingxue’s house to sleep today?”
“?”
“Our school has a day off tomorrow for the school celebration. Mingxue said I can go to her house and play with her, and her mom said I can go directly to her house to sleep and return home tomorrow.”
Qiu Baiyu raised an eyebrow.
It’s quite rare for a school to give children a holiday to rest instead of holding activities for a school celebration.
She asked, “Do you want to go?”
Qiu Zimin quickly nodded twice and raised a finger, saying: “This is my first time being invited to a classmate’s home for an overnight stay!”
The first time being invited by dad’s friend to visit.
The first time trying to make friends.
The first time being invited by a friend to stay overnight, play together the next day, read books together, and do homework together.
These firsts are new and interesting to her, full of attraction, so she wants to try every one of them!
Qiu Baiyu looked at the child’s eager and expectant eyes, then looked up at Qiao Mingxue’s mother, walked over to greet her, and expressed her gratitude: “Thank you for inviting her to visit. Then tonight, please kindly help look after our child, and I’ll come to pick her up tomorrow.”
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Qiao Mingxue’s mother, gentle by nature, spoke softly: “No need to thank, children playing together are happier, and we also want to thank you for helping send our Xiaoxue home last time.”
“It’s a small effort, no need to thank,” Qiu Baiyu said, “Then I’ll first take Xiaomin home for a bath and dinner, and later I’ll send her to your house to play with Xiaoxue.”
“Okay, Auntie Qiu!”
Qiao Mingxue answered for her mom, then looked at Qiu Zimin.
“You can bring your homework over, and we’ll do it together~”
“Great!” Qiu Zimin replied cheerfully.
The two adults exchanged smiles and parted again.
Qiu Baiyu and Qiu Zimin got into the car, and she said: “Today we are going to eat with Auntie Wanyue. After dinner, I’ll send you to Xiaoxue’s house.”
As soon as Qiu Zimin heard Yi Wanyue’s name, she immediately leaned forward: “Eating with Auntie Wanyue!”
Qiu Baiyu turned her head and tapped the tip of her nose: “Sit properly and fasten your seatbelt.”
Qiu Zimin then grinned and obediently sat properly.
Qiu Baiyu gave a couple more instructions, like being polite when at someone else’s house and not causing trouble. Qiu Zimin nodded in agreement, and then she started the car to head home.
The place to eat was chosen by Qiu Baiyu.
Located in a small alley, the small shop is arranged with great style, focusing on a cozy and comfortable theme, with warm yellow lighting that makes the interior feel exceptionally gentle.
Qiu Baiyu found this shop online, having heard that the food here is delicious. She also thought that since Yi Wanyue had just returned to the country not long ago, she needed to reacquaint herself with the city, so she decisively brought Yi Wanyue and Qiu Zimin to explore the new shop.
Luckily, the online reviews weren’t deceptive.
“Delicious,” Yi Wanyue said, nodding in compliment.
Qiu Zimin didn’t speak, focusing intently on eating her children’s meal.
Although she didn’t say whether it was good or not, the answer was evident in her serious eating attitude.
Qiu Baiyu watched and listened, feeling relieved.
She said: “With your words, I will dare to call you next time I explore a new shop.”
Yi Wanyue raised her eyes and said with a light smile, “If I say it’s not delicious, will you not invite me to try new places next time?”
Qiu Baiyu sincerely replied, “Yes, I’m afraid of cheating you again.”
Yi Wanyue corrected, “That’s the shopkeeper cheating us, not you cheating me.”
Qiu Baiyu was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then laughed and said, “You’re right.”
She felt confident to invite her out again next time.
The meal ended faster than expected.
Because Qiu Zimin had an agreement with a classmate and was afraid they’d wait too long, they didn’t eat for long and didn’t celebrate much.
They simply ate a meal and simply ended it.
Very plain.
Qiu Baiyu stood by her car and said to Yi Wanyue, “Then let’s end it here today. I’ll now take Xiaomin to her classmate’s house, and we’ll meet another day.”
Her tone carried a trace of regret.
She didn’t expect the child to suddenly have plans with a classmate.
She had originally thought they could happily celebrate tonight.
Yi Wanyue glanced at the child who had already happily gotten into the car and withdrew her gaze: “What do you want to do after you take her to her classmate’s house?”
“Go home.”
“No other plans?”
“None.”
“Then would you like to go have a drink together?”
Yi Wanyue suddenly asked.
“There’s a quiet bar with a nice environment. I go there for a couple of drinks when I have free time. Are you interested in checking it out?”
Qiu Baiyu raised an eyebrow.
The female lead recommending a bar?
The script didn’t mention Yi Wanyue liking to go to bars for drinks?
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And Yi Wanyue seems a bit obedient, like a good young lady who listens to her family a lot. Didn’t expect she’d go to a bar… quite curious.
Could it be that changing Qiu Zimin’s fate not only altered the main plot but also indirectly affected the female lead?
Or is this broken system hiding something from her again?
The male lead’s information is complete, but the female lead’s information is carelessly handled, right?
Seeing Qiu Baiyu not speaking, Yi Wanyue calmly said: “Children have their own lives, and you have yours. When the child is not around, adults can celebrate on their own too.
“Since Xiaomin doesn’t have school tomorrow and you don’t need to worry, you can relax a bit tonight.”
Since both adults have free time afterward, and idling is just idling, why not come out and chat for a while to enhance understanding?
She is full of curiosity about the current Qiu Baiyu.
Then she heard Qiu Baiyu say: “Alright, let’s do as you said.”
Qiu Baiyu turned her head and opened the driver’s side car door: “Send me the address, and I’ll head over after I drop Xiaomin off at her classmate’s house.
“I haven’t been to a bar yet.”
Xiaomin won’t be home tomorrow, so having a drink isn’t a big deal.
Besides, she hasn’t been to a bar yet.
The opportunity has come, and with the female lead accompanying, shouldn’t she go and see?
By the way… get to know Yi Wanyue better.