Shen Cishu saw Su Li sitting silently without saying a word and suddenly felt an inexplicable ache in her heart.
In the past, Mother was always like this. Every time she scolded Mother, Mother would remain silent.
She never tried to defend herself, just quietly sat there.
She didn’t dare comfort her or speak up, only showing a deeply hurt expression in her eyes.
Every time at such moments, Shen Cishu’s heart would fill with guilt.
Then she would realize she had made a mistake, that her words had been too harsh.
Her heart felt like it was being pricked by needles.
She knew how deeply her words had hurt Mother.
Perhaps Mother had her own hardships after all…
Her body trembled uncontrollably as the overwhelming emotion of guilt filled her heart in an instant.
“Mom, please don’t go.”
“Don’t, don’t leave me.”
Su Li watched Shen Cishu kneeling on the ground, hugging her legs tightly, her tears soaking her knees, her face still showing little change in expression.
Su Li was just thinking about what kind of response she should give Shen Cishu in her current state.
If she responded wrongly, Su Li felt that Shen Cishu could very likely change her expression abruptly.
“I’m sorry, Mom. It’s all my fault.”
“I shouldn’t have blamed you for the food tasting bad. The food you cook is my favorite.”
“Please don’t leave me, okay?”
“I don’t want to be alone.”
Tears streamed down Su Li’s fair legs, tickling.
Su Li gently stroked Shen Cishu’s head and comforted her, “Mom has never blamed you.”
“How could a mother ever blame her own daughter? Little Cishu, don’t overthink it.”
She said this while letting Shen Cishu hold onto her legs tightly. Su Li slowly crouched down, wanting to give Shen Cishu a hug.
The frantic kneeling and hugging finally eased a little. Shen Cishu clung to her tightly, burying her face in Su Li’s arms and sobbing quietly.
After comforting her for a while, Shen Cishu’s emotions gradually calmed.
The crying slowly stopped.
There was no movement in her arms, but this state didn’t last long.
Shen Cishu loosened her grip and looked up at Su Li with a cold expression, her gaze gradually hardening.
Su Li was actually looking down on her.
Soon, Su Li felt a strong push from the embrace and almost fell to the ground.
At this moment, Shen Cishu stood up, towering over Su Li, though her expression softened slightly.
“Who do you think you are? You’re nothing more than a service personnel I hired with money!”
“No matter how much you resemble my mother, do you really think you are my mother?”
“If you can’t even tell the difference between a game and reality, how can you provide a service?”
“Who gave you the right to look down on me like that?”
“Get out of here now, and get out fast!”
Shen Cishu said coldly, her face full of displeasure.
Recalling her own absurd behavior moments ago, she felt extremely irritated.
It was all because of Su Li!
If Su Li hadn’t appeared, she wouldn’t have made such an embarrassing face.
It was all because of Su Li that she was reminded of those unpleasant memories.
She was a demon.
Disguised in the skin of a mother, approaching her to deceive and extort money.
“The total service fee for this time is Three Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Yuan.”
Su Li said, her gaze fixed on the knife placed on the table after being picked up.
This service had been carried out at the risk of her life, so the price was high.
There was also the meal money, which Shen Cishu would reimburse.
Hearing the quote, Shen Cishu frowned.
The price was much higher than she had expected.
She was reluctant in her heart.
Why did this person charge so much just for staying at home a little while?
After working so hard for so long, she didn’t even earn as much!
Shen Cishu was unwilling, but Su Li’s expression remained calm.
“I believe Miss Shen knows that her mental state is unstable, right?”
“I risked my life during the transaction.”
“You wouldn’t want the student to know that your mental state is poor, would you?”
Su Li said calmly and clearly, noticing Shen Cishu’s intention to dodge payment.
She was not worried about evasion but was determined to get the money.
“Take my money and get out of here!”
Shen Cishu shouted angrily, then after transferring the money, pointed to the door, demanding Su Li leave.
Seeing the payment, Su Li paid no attention to the expression and, since the bill was settled, left.
Though she had worked all day without a proper meal, Shen Cishu didn’t care.
The door slammed shut heavily as Su Li reported to Bai Huizi.
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Seeing Bai Huizi’s praise and the transfer of thirty thousand, Su Li felt relieved.
Just by cooking, she could earn so much.
She hoped Shen Cishu would come to her more often.
Even if Shen Cishu’s mental instability might cause her to dodge payment.
As long as the advance payment was made, there would be no problem.
She wasn’t worried about such clients.
Even if they dodged payment, Bai Huizi could recover the money, providing double insurance.
She guessed Bai Huizi hoped Shen Cishu would dodge payment.
She didn’t understand Bai Huizi’s purpose but guessed it wasn’t for treatment.
Otherwise, she would have warned her to pay attention in advance.
Bai Huizi’s information was all about weaknesses, not entrusted care.
Dealing with Shen Cishu meant profiting from both ends.
Not long after Su Li left, Shen Cishu looked at the sumptuous food.
Originally planning to throw it away, she finally sat down to try it.
As she ate, tears silently streamed down her face.
Her crying grew more intense.
The food tasted exactly like it did in her childhood!
Halfway through eating, she lay her head on the table and wept bitterly.
“Mom, I miss you so much!”