Actually, Xingxing was already very happy that she could say those words. After the child had experienced so much darkness, it was natural for her to resent them, especially when she needed her mother the most and her mother looked the other way.
Now that Xingxing was so outstanding, she wanted to be forgiven immediately. How could such a good thing possibly happen?
"Xingxing, I... I..."
Ye Xiu realized she didn’t even know what topic to bring up, which made her feel helpless and particularly ashamed at the same time.
"Actually, if you don’t want to talk, you don’t have to. It doesn’t have to be this tiring. Is your training class tiring?"
Bai Zhi felt embarrassed for Ye Xiu, wondering why she felt the need to force a topic. Speaking when you want to and staying silent when you don’t is the most comfortable way to interact.
"Yeah, Nan Jin has helped me a lot. Our training is getting better and better. When you all start middle school, I’m thinking of setting one up in the county. By then, we’ll have even more students.
Xingxing, to be honest, I have a dream of being a powerful woman. I’ve always believed that even girls can be successful people. So, I want to push harder. What do you think?"
This was the first time Ye Xiu had shared her thoughts with someone else.
Feeling a bit uneasy and nervous, even though the economy was starting to boom at the time, there was still some disdain for women doing these things.
People assumed that women wouldn’t devote all their energy to work, that their focus would definitely be on family and children.
But really, where were women lacking compared to men? They were equally strong.
"I think it’s fine. You should do whatever you want to do, as long as you like it and are willing to work hard for it.
As long as you try your best, you won’t have regrets later. If you don’t try, maybe you’ll always think about what might have been."
Bai Zhi looked at Ye Xiu, who had always been a very opinionated person. Even under hypnosis, she knew to stay away from Bai Da.
"Ah Xiu, what are you and your son talking about? Seeing you so happy, I’m happy for you too."
Nan Jin walked in just then, his gaze landing on Ye Xiu momentarily before quickly shifting away.
It was clear what he was thinking, but it wasn’t something that would cause aversion.
"It’s nothing, just talking about my training classes. Thank you for your help this time."
After tidying up, Ye Xiu then turned to look at Nan Jin.
"We’re friends, there’s no need for such formalities. You didn’t treat me like a stranger. Xingxing, Nan Xi is a bit off. I apologize for her. I’ll teach her well moving forward."
Nan Jin looked at Bai Zhi. He thought she resembled Ah Xiu, giving off a mature, well-behaved impression despite being a child, and being exceptionally sensible.
"Uncle Nan Jin is joking. Nan Xi hasn’t done anything wrong to me, and if there is anything, it shouldn’t be you apologizing."
"Uncle Nan Jin, I heard you deal in medicinal herbs?"
Bai Zhi smiled, her curiosity piqued as she looked at Nan Jin.
"Yes, our family deals in medicinal herbs and various mountain products. Do you need any particular herbs? Feel free to tell me."
Nan Jin smiled gently at Bai Zhi, ready to help however he could.
"Yes, there’s a particular herb I couldn’t find at the pharmacy, it’s this..."
Bai Zhi took out a slip of paper and handed it to Nan Jin.
"This is... for clearing heat and detoxifying. Are you feeling unwell?"
Having dealt with herbs regularly, he was somewhat familiar with their effects.
"Yes, I’ve always needed to steep medicinal herbs, but recently, I haven’t been able to find this one, so..."
Bai Zhi nodded, not denying