The cannon fodder female supporting role in the misplaced life

Xu Yingying sighed softly and said with emotion: "It was only after I became a mother that I truly understood the hardships and difficulties of being a parent!" Her eyes revealed a look of tenderness and fatigue.

At this time, Yu Lili, who was sitting next to her, asked with a smile, "Yingying, does your daughter Xinyi particularly like the princess dress I designed for her?"

Xu Yingying's face immediately lit up with a smile, and she nodded repeatedly in response, "That's right, Xinyi loves that dress! She's so happy every time she wears it. Thank you so much, Lili!"

Hearing this, Yu Lili felt very happy and quickly waved her hands and said, "Oh, don't be so polite, as long as she likes it. Oh, by the way, I suddenly had a new idea recently."

Xu Yingying and Wu Yufei next to her almost simultaneously cast curious glances at Yu Lili, waiting for her to reveal the answer. Seeing this, Yu Lili no longer kept the secret and said directly, "I think we can try to launch some mother-daughter clothing series."

Xu Yingying opened her eyes wide in surprise and asked, "How did you come up with this idea?"

Yu Lili explained with a smile, "Actually, while designing children's clothing, I discovered that some styles could be made suitable for adult women with a few adjustments to the size and details. Imagine if a mother and daughter could go out together wearing clothing that was both cohesive and distinctive. It would definitely attract a lot of attention and might even start a trend! And from a market perspective, this kind of parent-child clothing should be popular with many families."

After listening to Yu Lili's words, Wu Yufei couldn't help but fall into reverie. She imagined that if she had a lovely daughter, she would definitely buy a set of parent-child outfits for her daughter without hesitation. This warm and beautiful picture instantly emerged in her mind, and she couldn't help but nod in agreement and exclaimed to Lili, "Lili, how did you develop such a smart little head? You can come up with so many brilliant ideas!"

Xu Yingying, who was standing nearby, heard this and responded with deep agreement, "That's right, Lili, your idea is truly brilliant! I personally think it's worth a try. How about this: you carefully design a few sets first, so we can broaden our horizons and appreciate your creativity and talent."

Seeing that her two good friends had given high recognition and support to her proposal, Yu Lili was naturally delighted. She turned back to her office with a smile on her face and quickly took out several design sketches she had carefully drawn from her drawer.

When Xu Yingying saw Yu Lili come up with several sets of exquisite designs in such a short time, she couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration in her heart. She thought to herself that she had really found a treasure and made a fortune by inviting Yu Lili as a partner.

Meanwhile, in another part of the city, Xu Junjie returned home that day and, after careful consideration, finally decided to follow his sister Xu Yingying's suggestion and enroll in night school. Perhaps it was because men are naturally drawn to computer technology, but even when faced with the seemingly incomprehensible code, he still showed great enthusiasm and curiosity.

However, simply enrolling in school wasn't enough. Although Xu Yingying promised to cover his tuition, she wouldn't buy him a computer. Xu Junjie had to beg his mother for help. Initially, his mother remained adamant, stating that their financial situation was already tight and the additional expense was unbearable. But her son's persistent pleas and eagerness ultimately overwhelmed her. She gritted her teeth and parted with a large sum of her savings, allowing Xu Junjie to finally bring home the computer he'd longed for.

Watching her son happily fiddling with his new computer, Xu's mother was filled with rage and anxiety, practically vomiting blood. Her son, who hadn't even found a stable job, had lavishly spent nearly 10,000 yuan on such a "luxury item." She couldn't help but wonder, "What kind of precious gem is this? It's so expensive! It's like a TV! Is he going to sell TVs at the mall after he finishes his studies?"

In reality, the older generation, like Xu's mother, often still holds a bygone era mindset: only a government-funded job is considered a truly secure, iron rice bowl. Emerging sectors like the service industry are often viewed as inferior and unreliable, leading to a natural resistance deep down.

Mother Xu just couldn't get over this hurdle in her heart. After much thought, she picked up her phone and called her second daughter, Xu Lanlan.

The call was quickly connected, and Xu Lanlan's familiar voice came from the other end: "Hello, Mom!"

Xu's mother hurriedly said, "Hey, Lanlan, how are you doing over there? The New Year is almost here, why haven't you come home yet?"

Xu Lanlan complained bitterly, "Mom, you don't know how hard it is for me here! This poor, remote place is full of unruly people! Those patients are so irritable, they get angry at me at the slightest provocation. I've had enough!"

Mother Xu sighed and said helplessly, "My dear, I know you've suffered, but there's nothing I can do. I'm just an ordinary factory worker. How could I be so capable? The only one in our family who has achieved something is your eldest sister. She married into a wealthy family in the city. But you... well, you've made your relationship with your eldest sister so strained. Now it's hard to ask her for help."

At this point, Xu's mother paused and continued, "And your younger brother is also a worry. He listened to your eldest sister and insisted on learning computers. So, I finally saved up some money and bought him a computer."

Mother Xu hesitated for a moment, then spoke cautiously, "Lanlan, there's one more thing. You haven't sent money home in several months. You'd better be careful when you're out there and don't let anyone cheat you. How about this? You give the money to me and I'll keep it for you and take it out when you need it in the future."

Xu Lanlan felt as if there was a flame burning in her chest, and her anger made her almost breathless. She really didn't expect that her mother called her just to ask for money!