The Second World in Ancient Times

Si Qing, forced to separate from Su Yi and frustrated in her love life, fell into a deep depression. She locked herself in her room, the curtains drawn tightly, as if to isolate herself from the outside world. She often sat by the window, staring blankly out, losing interest in everything around her.

The friends saw it and were anxious. A Ling was the first to come to Si Qing. She knocked on the door gently and said softly, "Si Qing, it's me, A Ling. Please open the door. I'm here to accompany you."

Si Qing didn't respond, so Aling said to herself: "Si Qing, I know you are in pain now, but don't lock yourself in here alone. We are all worried about you." After a long time, the door finally opened slowly. Si Qing looked haggard and his eyes were red and swollen.

Ah Ling hugged Si Qing distressedly. "Alright, alright, let's go for a walk. It's not good to stay cooped up in the room all the time." Ah Ling took Si Qing for a walk in the garden, trying to find topics to talk about, trying to distract Si Qing. "Do you remember when we were kids playing hide-and-seek in this garden? You always found the most secluded places, and we couldn't find you."

Besides A Ling, the other friends also took action. Some went to the kitchen to prepare Si Qing's favorite food. They knew that Si Qing liked to eat peach blossom cakes and pearl meatballs, so they made them carefully. The friends brought the prepared food to Si Qing and said with a smile: "Si Qing, try it, this is what we made especially for you, your favorite."

Other friends brought all sorts of fun gadgets, including tools for blowing colorful bubbles and glowing animal models made from special materials. They showed these novelties to Si Qing, hoping to bring a smile back to her face.

However, behind this seemingly warm scene, there is an undercurrent. Some people in the family have ulterior motives. Seeing that Si Qing has the support of many friends in the family, they are jealous and want to take the opportunity to destroy the friendship between Si Qing and his friends, so as to further attack Si Qing.

One of the students, Si Yu, started to speak ill of his friends in front of Si Qing. One day, Si Yu approached Si Qing, pretending to be concerned and saying, "Si Qing, I heard that A Ling and the others have been talking about you behind your back lately."

Si Qing frowned slightly: "Talking about me? Talking about me about what?"

Si Yu pretended to be mysterious and said, "They said you became so depressed because of Su Yi's situation. You are so useless. They also said that you will affect the atmosphere of the family and make everyone unhappy."

A hint of suspicion flashed across Si Qing's eyes, but she remained silent. Seeing Si Qing wavering, Si Yu continued to exaggerate, "Besides, they were just pretending to send you those food and toys, trying to impress the family elders that they cared about you. In reality, they might be laughing at you."

Si Qing's heart was stirred by Si Yu's words. She began to recall her friends' recent behavior, trying to find some clues. However, every time she thought of their sincere eyes and warm smiles, she felt that these words were not credible.

On a quiet night, Si Qing sat alone in bed, lost in thought. She thought of A Ling's caring words and the way she held her hand tightly as they walked in the garden; she thought of her friends' expectant eyes as they prepared delicious food for her; and the way they enthusiastically showed off their gadgets just to make her smile.

"Could they really be like that?" Si Qing asked herself. She knew that her friends were one of her few sources of warmth during this difficult time. However, Si Yu's words were like a thorn in her heart, leaving her feeling uneasy.

Despite Si Yu's attempts to alienate them, the friends remained loyal to Si Qing. A Ling noticed something was amiss with Si Qing and asked her, "Si Qing, what's wrong with you? Did someone say something to you? If you have any troubles, you can tell us."

Si Qing looked into A Ling's sincere eyes, hesitated for a moment, and finally told her what Si Yu had said. After hearing this, A Ling said angrily: "Si Yu, how can you say such nonsense! Don't you understand how we feel about you? We sincerely hope that you can get better soon."

The other friends also agreed. "Si Qing, we won't do what Si Yu said. We are friends. No matter what happens, we will always be by your side." "Yeah, Si Yu must be jealous of us. Don't believe him."

The resoluteness of her friends gradually dispelled Si Qing's doubts. She looked at them, tears of emotion welling in her eyes. "I'm sorry. It's my fault. I almost believed what he said."

To reassure Si Qing, the gang decides to find evidence that Si Yu is spreading rumors. They begin a secret investigation and discover that Si Yu was being manipulated by some family elders who oppose Si Qing and Su Yi's relationship.

The friends presented the evidence to Si Qing, who angrily exclaimed, "They've gone too far! To achieve their own goals, they're actually using this method to destroy our friendship."

This incident made Si Qing realize even more deeply how precious her friends are. When she was most vulnerable, it was her friends who gave her warmth and support, and their friendship became stronger through this test.

Si Qing said to his friends, "Thank you for staying with me when I was so depressed. I now know that true friendship cannot be destroyed by these conspiracies and tricks. We must stay together forever, no matter what difficulties we face."

The friends nodded in agreement, hugged each other, their eyes filled with determination and warmth. Far from driving them apart, this turmoil had deepened their bond, making them an indispensable part of each other's lives.

After this test of friendship, Si Qing and his friends became more united. They realized that some forces in the family might continue to use various means to achieve their own goals. So, they decided to face the pressure of the family together.

At a family meeting, Si Qing stood up to speak for herself and her friends: "Dear elders, I know you have opinions about my relationship with Su Yi, but you cannot use improper means to interfere in my life. My friends are innocent, they are just concerned about me, I hope you will stop targeting them."

The family elders were somewhat surprised by Si Qing's bravery, but some still insisted on their own opinions: "Si Qing, you must understand that the interests of the family are above all else. You can't ignore the overall interests of the family because of your personal feelings and these friends."

Si Qing's colleagues also spoke out: "The interests of the family are important, but we cannot sacrifice family, friendship, and love. We should find a better solution instead of taking such tough measures."

Although Si Qing and his friends expressed their opinions at the family meeting, the opposition within the family has not completely disappeared. Moreover, the family is also facing some new challenges in business that require the joint efforts of the younger generation to solve.

News arrives that some of the family's business partners are doubting the family's stability and are reducing orders and collaborations. Si Qing and his friends realize they must act to prove the family's continued strength and cohesion.

They began to divide the work, with some investigating why business partners were declining, others looking for new opportunities. Si Qing led a group of people to reorganize the family's business plan and present the family's new development direction to business partners.

During this process, they encountered many difficulties. For example, when seeking new business opportunities, they encountered competition from other families. When compiling a business plan, they discovered that there was some confusion within the family's data. However, they did not retreat. Instead, they encouraged each other and overcame difficulties together.

While investigating the reasons why their business partners had reduced their cooperation, the friends discovered that a competitor had been secretly spreading rumors about the Siqing family, saying that the family was plagued by internal conflicts and was about to fall apart.

The young team quickly took action, gathering evidence and explaining the truth to their business partners. Aling, leveraging her eloquence, communicated with them, "Everyone, those are just rumors. While our family has faced some challenges, we are actively working to resolve them. As a young generation, we are united and will surely make our family even better."

In the search for new business opportunities, the partners discovered an emerging trade sector through market research. Together, they studied the market demand, competition, and development trends in this area and developed a detailed business plan.

While compiling the family business plan, Si Qing and his colleagues toiled day and night, rechecking data and optimizing the plan. Their efforts paid off; their business partners, recognizing their sincerity and ability, gradually resumed their cooperation with the family. The new business opportunities also brought new vitality to the family.

After this incident, Si Qing and his friends have grown a lot. Not only have they become more mature in facing family pressure and external challenges, but they have also made great progress in handling interpersonal relationships and solving problems.

Si Qing said to his friends, "I really owe this to you. Without you, I really don't know what I would do. We've been through so much together, and I will always cherish our friendship." The friends smiled and responded, "We do too, Si Qing. We've grown together, and no matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, we can overcome them together."

Their friendship has been tempered by difficulties and has become indestructible. They also understand that in this complex family environment and business world, friendship is one of their most precious assets, and they will continue to move forward with this gratitude and cherishment.

As the family's business gradually returned to stability, Si Qing and his friends did not let down their guard. They knew that more challenges awaited them in the future, both from within the family and from outside competition.

They began to develop long-term plans to not only strengthen the family's existing business position but also expand into new areas of business, while also continuing to protect their friendship.

Si Qing looked at his friends, his eyes filled with hope. "We've been through so many trials, and I believe we can create a better life in the future. Our friendship will be like a beacon, guiding us in the darkness." The friends nodded, holding hands like an indestructible line of defense. With a vision for the future and a steadfast commitment to friendship, they bravely stepped forward into the unknown, ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities.