After the real daughter was reborn, the girl who traveled through the book was cannon fodder

On the other side of the room, Su Banxia had just finished washing up. She was like a lazy kitten, exuding a relaxed and comfortable feeling, lying gently on her spacious and tidy desk.

There were some papers and pens on the table. She held a pen in her hand, sometimes writing and drawing, sometimes stopping to think for a moment, carefully calculating the amount of red envelopes received today, with a hint of concentration and excitement in her eyes.

At this moment, the cell phone placed beside suddenly rang, and the crisp ringtone broke the silence in the room.

Su Banxia raised her head slightly and glanced at the phone screen. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. Then she reached out and answered the phone, saying softly, "Hello, Professor Lou, what do you want to talk to me about?"

On the other end of the phone, Lou Jiyun heard her voice, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a gentle smile. Suddenly, he had the urge to tease her, so he smiled and said, "Why, can't I find you if there's nothing wrong?"

Su Banxia was flustered when she heard this. Her cheeks flushed slightly and she waved her hands hastily. Although the other party couldn't see her movements, she quickly explained, "No... no, I didn't mean that. I was just... just a little curious."

Lou Jiyun could hear her panic and found it funny, so he stopped teasing her and said with a smile, "Okay, that's enough teasing. I just wanted to say something to you before the first bell of the New Year. Is it convenient for you to talk to me now? Or I can call you later."

Su Banxia subconsciously glanced at the clock on the wall and found that it was still thirteen minutes until twelve o'clock.

Her heartbeat suddenly quickened, and an inexplicable expectation surged in her heart. Without thinking, she answered, "I have time."

As soon as she said this, she realized that she had answered too quickly. The blush on her face instantly spread to her ears, and she secretly blamed herself for being so unrestrained.

But the words have been spoken, like spilled water, and can never be taken back.

To hide her embarrassment, Su Banxia casually added, "Actually, watching the Spring Festival Gala is quite boring."

Lou Jiyun didn't pay attention to her words and followed her words and said: "Well, actually I don't really like watching it either."

Su Banxia felt a little less nervous after hearing him say that, and took the initiative to ask, "So what do you do every New Year's Eve?"

When Lou Jiyun heard her question, he actually spoke to her seriously, "In the past, before we all got married, after eating New Year's Eve dinner at home, we would all get together and find a quiet place to chat, drink, and share our experiences and feelings of the past year. Those times were always so beautiful and carefree."

At this point, a hint of nostalgia flashed through his eyes, as if he'd returned to those happy days. "But in recent years, everyone's started their own families, and life has become busier, so we haven't been able to get together much. After the New Year's Eve dinner, I usually go back to my study to work, taking this time to organize my thoughts and prepare for the new year."

"You're still working on New Year's Eve?" Su Banxia couldn't help but sigh, a hint of admiration and surprise in her eyes. She raised her head slightly, looked at the fireworks flashing outside the window, and thought to herself, "No wonder he became a professor. It must have taken so much effort and time. It's really not easy."

"What about you?" Lou Jiyun smiled and asked her. There was a hint of curiosity in his voice, wanting to know how Su Banxia spent New Year's Eve.

"As for me," Su Banxia tilted her head slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "I usually have dinner with my family, set off some fireworks, and watch the Spring Festival Gala. It's just a simple celebration. But this year is especially different. My eldest sister-in-law is pregnant, which adds a lot of joy to the family. And my second sister-in-law has also arrived, so we all talk and laugh together, and it's especially lively. And Brother Qingzhu is here too, which makes the house feel even warmer. I'm really having a great time today!"

"Oh, that sounds really good. It's really enviable." Lou Jiyun's words floated gently out of the receiver with a hint of emotion.

"What's wrong? Isn't Professor Lou's house lively and bustling? Are you feeling a little bored now?" Su Banxia asked bluntly. As soon as she said this, she realized something was wrong. An expression of annoyance instantly appeared on her face. She hurriedly said, "I...I didn't mean that. I'm...I'm sorry."

"It's okay, I don't mind. But..." Lou Jiyun paused, a barely perceptible smile in his voice, "It's not boring either. For example, right now, it's nice to be able to chat with you."

Although Su Banxia was somewhat slow in emotional development, she instantly understood what he meant. Her heartbeat quickened, and the hand holding the phone trembled slightly. For a moment, she didn't know how to respond. Her cheeks burned, and her mind went blank.

Without hearing her answer, Lou Jiyun guessed that she must have been frightened by his words again. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a doting smile, and he said softly: "Xia Xia, Happy New Year."

Su Banxia was still immersed in panic. Hearing this, she subconsciously froze for a moment, thinking: Is it already twelve o'clock? Suddenly, there was a loud "bang" above her head. She looked up and saw gorgeous fireworks suddenly blooming in the night sky, instantly lighting up the entire sky.

"Happy New Year." Su Banxia came back to her senses and said softly.

Although they were separated by the phone, Lou Jiyun's mind clearly reflected her smiling face at the moment, her bright eyes, and slightly upturned mouth, as if she were right next to him. He also unconsciously raised the corners of his mouth, his eyes full of tenderness and sweetness.

After hanging up, Su Banxia opened WeChat and found she'd received red envelopes from several people, including Yu Qiusang, Fu Nanxing, and others. She smiled, thinking how punctual everyone's blessings were. Without pretense, she briskly tapped away, accepting each one, her heart overflowing with gratitude for her friends.

Then, Lou Jiyun's red envelope also came in. Su Banxia looked at the eye-catching red envelope on the screen, bit her lip slightly, and a ripple of emotion rose in her heart.

After hesitating for a moment, she stretched out her finger and lightly tapped it, taking it.

*

The atmosphere of the New Year becomes more and more intense as we are busy visiting relatives and friends, and the days pass by like a flash.

The Su family didn't visit relatives often, so they finished all their visits in no time. Qu Qingdai, on the other hand, had supported her brother since childhood, so her close relatives were few and far between. So, right after the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, she began to have some free time.

It was the holidays and young people couldn't wait to get together and have fun, so this group of energetic young people planned to go to Qu Qingzhu's bar to relax and have some fun together.

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the sun shone on the streets, bringing with it a hint of New Year's laziness and leisure. As agreed, everyone gradually arrived at the private room reserved for them at the Nightfall Bar.

For a moment, the box was filled with laughter and warm greetings. Everyone was gathered together in a particularly happy mood, chatting, eating, drinking, and various entertainment activities took turns, and the atmosphere was extremely lively.

In a quiet corner of the box, Qu Qingdai and Qin Yunie sat together intimately, and the topic naturally revolved around Qu Qingzhu.

Qin Yunie's face was filled with a happy smile, and her eyes were shining with excitement. She leaned slightly closer to Qu Qingdai and said softly, "Daidai, do you know? During the Chinese New Year, your brother officially visited my family, and I introduced him to many of my relatives."

When Qu Qingdai heard this, her eyes lit up immediately and she asked anxiously, "Really? What's the situation? Are the elders in your family satisfied with my brother?"

Qin Yunie smiled and gently patted Qu Qingdai's hand, then replied, "My family is very satisfied with him. The last time he came to my house, my parents said that from the moment Qingzhu walked in, they could tell he was a polite and well-educated person. He talked a lot with my dad, covering everything from work to life, and my dad even praised him for his broad knowledge and ideas. During this New Year's visit, I met other relatives and elders in my family, and they were all very satisfied with him!"

Qu Qingdai nodded slightly and said with a smile, "That's good. My brother doesn't seem to be very talkative, but he's actually very thoughtful. If he sets his mind on someone, he will definitely treat them wholeheartedly."

Qin Yunie said with deep feeling: "Yes, I can feel it too. That day at our house, he paid special attention to details, was very respectful to everyone, and was very good at making my grandfather happy. My grandfather kept holding his hand, smiling from ear to ear, and even secretly told me that this young man is not bad."

Qu Qingdai's eyes were filled with mischief, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly as she jokingly said, "Look at this situation, my brother has really captured the hearts of your family this time. So, have you two taken advantage of this warm atmosphere to discuss your future plans?"

A faint blush crept across Qin Yunie's face, and a hint of shyness and coquettishness flashed across her eyes. The New Year's Eve phone call involuntarily surfaced in her mind. She lowered her head slightly, her voice soft and childish, as she whispered, "Well... he did mention it a little, but he was vague about it, without a clear explanation. It felt like a joke, a playful one, which made me uneasy."

Qu Qingdai was so perceptive that she saw through Qin Yunie's thoughts at a glance. She guessed a little bit in her heart and asked directly: "Why? Did your brother propose to you?"

When Qin Yunie heard this, she waved her hands hastily, her cheeks reddened, and she said quickly, "That's not the case!"

Qu Qingdai's curiosity piqued, and she asked with sparkling eyes, "So what exactly did he say? Tell me now, don't keep me in suspense."

Qin Yunie bit her lip and muttered softly, "He didn't say anything. It was me... I just told him directly to marry me quickly."

Qu Qingdai was slightly startled, then she laughed: "You are still the best, awesome!"

Qin Jiangli happened to pass by here. He picked up a glass of water and just put it to his mouth to drink it when he heard his sister's astonishing and bold words.

"Qin Yunie, can you be a little reserved? Look at yourself now. How can you be reserved like a girl?" The man's deep voice, with a certain unquestionable seriousness, suddenly sounded behind the two of them. The sound echoed slightly in the air, as if carrying an invisible pressure.

Qin Yunie instinctively turned her head upon hearing the familiar voice. She looked up and was met with the tall, upright figure of her brother, who stood a full 1.89 meters tall. Qin Jiangli stood straight, his face stern, his eyes gleaming with the authority of a brother, staring intently at her.

Qin Yunie was not afraid at all. With his chin slightly raised and his eyes full of dissatisfaction, he said in a crackling voice: "Brother, why don't I look like a girl? Look at my appearance, my eyebrows are like distant ink, my eyes are like autumn water, and my skin is whiter than snow. I am simply born beautiful. And I have a curvy figure, with breasts and waist. How can I be inferior to others? I have all the characteristics that a girl should have. What's more, I am a famous and well-known movie queen! Do you understand? I think you are an old-fashioned person. No wonder you are still alone at such an old age. You deserve to be single until now!" Qin Yunie's words were like a machine gun, and his speaking speed was astonishingly fast. He did not give Qin Jiangli any chance to interrupt. There was a hint of pride on his face, as if he was proud of his eloquence.

Qin Jiangli was so choked by his sister's retort that he was speechless for a long time.

After a long while, he said with a dark face and gritted teeth: "Okay, Qin Yunie, if you dare to propose to me, don't tell others that I am your brother in the future. I can't afford to lose this person!"

When Qin Jiangli thought of what his sister had just said, he felt his face flushed, and secretly blamed this girl in his heart for not knowing how to be reserved and subtle.

"Brother, you really are a complete old-fashioned person! It's already the 21st century, and everyone's thinking is advancing with the times. How come your mind is still stuck in the last century?"

"Why can't women initiate marriage proposals? Nowadays, gender equality is emphasized. Pursuing happiness is everyone's right. There are no fixed patterns or rules."

"This is called guarding your own happiness. Opportunities are fleeting. If I don't take the initiative, and another girl gets there first and snatches Qingzhu away, I'll have no place to cry. I won't do such a stupid thing as to watch the person I love being snatched away by someone else."

"Look, if I hadn't taken the initiative to pursue Qu Qingzhu, how could I be showing off my affection in front of you now? This is all the result of my initiative. If I were like you, timid and hesitant, I would probably still be alone now."

"You're a single guy, you don't understand any of this. And you're still whining here, spouting some useless theories. You're just a useless old man!"

Qin Jiangli was left speechless by his sister's series of words. He opened his mouth and wanted to refute, but found that he could not find the right words.

He sighed helplessly, looking at Qin Yunie's sharp-tongued and self-righteous appearance, he felt both angry and amused. Finally, he shook his head and said tiredly: "Okay, what you said makes sense. I don't care about you anymore. I really can't control you, girl."

Meanwhile, Yu Qiusang, Fu Nanxing, Su Banxia, ​​and Huo Jianqiu heard the commotion and gathered around curiously. Having just overheard Qin Yunie's bold words, they exchanged glances, their eyes filled with surprise and admiration.

Then, they silently gave Qin Yunie a thumbs up to express their appreciation and support for her.

Yu Qiusang walked forward with a smile, patted Qin Yunie's shoulder gently, and said, "Yunie, you are really amazing! What you said makes so much sense. There are not many girls like you who are brave enough to pursue their own happiness."

Fu Nanxing also echoed: "That's right, you are simply our role model!"

Su Banxia blinked her bright eyes, looked at Qin Yunie with admiration, and said, "Sister Yunie, you are so brave! I want to be like you and bravely pursue the person I like."

Huo Jianqiu covered her mouth with her hands and chuckled softly, saying, "Yunie, you're really an eye-opener. But I support you! Happiness must be fought for by yourself, no matter if it's a man chasing a woman or a woman chasing a man, as long as the two people truly love each other, that's enough."

Qin Yunie looked at the friends around him who supported him and felt extremely warm and proud in his heart.

As for this little episode that happened in this corner, no one else knew about it except Qin Jiangli and the group of girls.