Chapter 20 Appreciation

She did not say a word about the help she had from Xi Mufeng, but she will remember this favor she owes to the Xi family in her heart.

"Good. You didn't panic at a major misstep. You need confidence in order to do business. I quite like you. If you don't have anywhere to go after you finish college, I'm happy to have you at my company." Xu Qing looked at the little girl in front of her as if she was seeing her past self.

"Thank you, Auntie Xu." Xiang Lianyi was very happy. She had actually interviewed for Xu Qing's company in her previous life, but the hiring managers passed her over in the first round. She didn't expect that in this life, she would actually have a promise from Xu Qing herself for a position at her company.

This made her very excited.

Xi Mufeng wasn't home today for some reason, and Xiang Lianyi was sad about not being able to see him. It had been a long time since the last time they saw each other, and she had been missing him more and more lately.

The good news was that they were about to start school, so they would be able to see each other every day then.

Xiang Lianyi was in a good mood. She took the final payment and went home.

At home, Qin Zhu had prepared a large meal, and the whole family had decided to celebrate today.

"Honey, this time, we can go get your eyes checked out. I'll make sure your eyes get better no matter what," Qin Zhu said with tears in the corners of her eyes.

How many people gave them the cold shoulder after Xiang Guoping's eyes began to fail?

She just wanted to show them that her husband's eyes could be cured!

"Mom, this is a good thing, we mustn't shed any tears when we're so happy today." Xiang Lianyi said jokingly to her.

"Yes, Lianyi is right. Honey, today is a good day, let's not cry!" Xiang Guoping fumbled and grabbed Qin Zhu's hand, comforting her.

Xiang Qingsong was eating quietly, but he did not forget to distribute food to everyone else's bowls. His thoughts were simple. He wanted to grow up faster. That way, he would be able to help support his family, instead of making his mother and sister do all the hard work.

The family, gathered around under the warm light, was having a great time!

Villa District.

The sound of a vase shattering on the floor came from the Mo family mansion!

Xiang Lianyi successfully finished the order from Xu Qing, earning her first paycheck in this life.

With this money, Qin Zhu was much more confident. Xiang Guoping's eye condition could no longer be delayed, and the family's priority now was to treat his eyes.

The family arrived at the hospital. The doctor who had previously treated Xiang Guoping was very nice. He remembers Xiang Guoping very well and when he saw them, he said, "Is that you?"

"Hello Doctor Li, we're here again." Qin Zhu said to the doctor with a smile.

"I had hoped you won't have to come here again. Come, sit down, let me check out your eyes." Doctor Li was a very humorous man, but he was also responsible. He checked out Xiang Guoping's eyes carefully.

After a long while, he said with a grim expression, "You guys should have come earlier."

Qin Zhu and the others were very nervous at the news. "Doctor, is it that serious?" Xiang Lianyi grabbed Xiang Qingsong's arm and looked entire overwhelmed.

"If he had come earlier, we could have cure him. But now, the only option is to do a cornea transplant."

"Doctor, how much does it cost to replace the cornea?" Qin Zhu asked nervously.

"Huh...as far as I know, there are about 20 people waiting for corneas to be donated in this city. Now it's not about how much money it costs, it's about the time it takes. Here's the deal, I'll report your information, and I'll let you know if anyone donates." Dr. Li explained exhaustively.

"Thank you so much, so what else can we do now? Do we just go home and wait?" Qin Zhu had calmed down by now. They had done all they could, and now they could only do what they were told.

"Yes."

After coming out of the hospital, the family all looked a bit depressed. They had thought that they would be able to heal Xiang Guoping's eyes today. No one thought that this would be the result.

"Well, why aren't you all talking? Didn't the doctor say it would be cured with a new cornea? It's just a matter of waiting for a few more days, right? Plus, I'm already used to it. I can wait. Don't be so sad about it," Xiang Guoping comforted them.

"Yeah, dad's right. We have to look on the bright side. It's just a matter of waiting a while longer. I'm sure it won't be too long. Well, Lianyi and Qingsong will start school again soon. Will your school have another dance?" Qin Zhu said, trying to hype up the atmosphere.

"Yeah, Mom, it's a tradition in the Third High School. Every semester at the beginning of the school year, they hold a commencement dance. It's like a commencement ceremony, but different."

"Then Mom will have to design your dresses for you this year and make sure you shine at the ball!"

"Oh, Mom, that's so nice of you!" Xiang Lianyi said happily, earning a glance of disdain from Xiang Qingsong.

It was close to the start of the school year.

Xiang Lianyi's dress was designed by her and Qin Zhu together. They had to alter it several times, but finally, she was satisfied with it. "You're so grown up. I haven't seen you take this ball so seriously in past years, what happened this year?" Qin Zhu asked, amused by her.

"It's senior year, isn't it? My last year. Of course it will be different." Xiang Lianyi said happily, fiddling with her dress.

It seemed like this time in her previous life, her eyes hadn't been opened yet. She did not care for her appearance at all and spent her days reading novels and mangas. She was completely caught up in her own world, and while she was naturally beautiful, it was as if she had no spirit.

This life is different. She returned with her memories, as a mature woman in the body of a teenager. Of course she was going to pay attention to her appearance.