"You're always so lively and energetic, but as you grow older, you're becoming more and more like your old self. Come on, dry yourself off and be careful not to catch a cold," he said, watching his daughter's cheerful smile, which evoked a sense of nostalgia, reminding him of the sunny and cheerful personality she had before going to college.

"Alright, Dad, I got it. You're so naggy, you know, but be careful, I heard that people who nag a lot age faster!" Flower Yan complained jokingly, but inwardly she was delighted. Having a family member nagging in her ear was such a blessing.

On the way downstairs, Flower Father surprised Flower Yan by revealing that his culinary skills rivaled those of a professional chef. And today, he wanted to cook a big meal for his daughter to pamper his darling.

"Let's talk about it another day, Dad. You just got discharged today, you shouldn't overexert yourself." Wanting to taste Flower Father's cooking but also concerned for his well-being, Flower Yan reluctantly declined. The glutton in her couldn't help but salivate at the thought, and Flower Father noticed, smiling to himself.

"You greedy cat, don't worry, your dad is strong and healthy. I can live another twenty years without any problems. Come, let's go buy groceries." Flower Father, still halfway down the stairs, even skipped a couple of steps to demonstrate his vigor. Flower Yan hurriedly reached out to stop him from jumping around.

"Dad, take it easy, you'll scare me to death. Look, I saw a supermarket just ahead on the way here. Let's buy everything we need and take a cab straight home." Flower Father insisted on cooking, so Flower Yan had to go along with it.

Flower Father listened to his daughter's plan with a relieved smile, nodding approvingly. He kindly said, "Well, that's a good arrangement. A lot has happened recently, so it's good to go out and take a break. Also, I'm very happy that you don't actually resent me, and that you're always thinking of me. We should start preparing for our trip. As for going back to school, you're currently in your second year at H University in Binhai City, and you arranged for a leave of absence four years ago. So, going back to school shouldn't be a problem. It's just that at your age, going back might attract some attention."

Flower Yan couldn't help but touch her own face, surprised as she asked Flower Father, "Dad, do I really look so old?"

"You have such a lively and mischievous personality that nobody believes you're already twenty-three. Actually, as long as you don't feel old, it doesn't matter how others see you."

"What do you mean by 'lively and mischievous'? I'm only more lively around people I'm close to. If I'm not very familiar with someone or they don't catch my eye, I can't be bothered to talk much." Flower Yan complained a bit, implying to her father that he shouldn't take his blessings for granted; not everyone wants to talk to him.

"Okay, Dad knows that it's because you care about me that you're so lively. Your dad is very happy with this side of you." Flower Father thought to himself that his once obedient and quiet daughter, after experiencing so many setbacks, had finally become cheerful and enlightened. This could be considered a blessing in disguise.

After discussing their plans for the near future, Flower Father stayed in the study to read, while Flower Yan returned to her bedroom and started browsing a Taobao store. Within minutes of logging in to the chat app, she received a message from a customer named Jiao Jiao Girl, who wanted to buy a handbag.

After haggling with Jiao Jiao Girl over the price for a while, Flower Yan finally reduced it by two thousand yuan, making the first sale. Jiao Jiao Girl wanted a pink Chanel shoulder bag urgently, so Flower Yan immediately called the delivery company in charge of their area.

Before long, a young, sturdy deliveryman arrived with the order. After agreeing on the price, Flower Yan began to fill out the delivery form. To save time, she took out the handbag and sat in the gazebo in the backyard.

While filling out the form, Flower Yan accidentally made a half-centimeter-long black mark on the side of the handbag with the black ballpoint pen. Not wanting to replace it and feeling lazy to go upstairs after lunch, she hesitated for a moment. The mark on the handbag wasn't very noticeable. Flower Yan fully embraced the characteristic of a businessperson—no profit, no deal, no dishonesty, no business. With a determined heart, she wrapped up the handbag and paid the deliveryman to take it away. Since the customer was in the same city, the delivery could be made today.

As the deliveryman left, Flower Yan asked for his business card, shouting that they should work together in the long term to make money. The power of beauty was such that most people would yield to them.

When Flower Yan returned to her room, Flower Father called her into the study. Looking somewhat probing, Flower Yan, feeling a bit sleepy, calmly asked, "Dad, are you going to ask me what I was doing just now?"

"Yes, you were handing the bag to that young man, filling out the form, and making the payment. What were you doing?"

"Dad, I was doing business," Flower Yan explained lazily, reclining on the sofa.

"Business?"

"Yes, Dad. Don't you remember all those unpackaged bags, clothes, and shoes in my room? I have so many things that I could open a specialty store. Since they're just taking up space and I don't need them, I decided to sell them online. Aren't I clever, Dad?" Flower Yan wore a proud expression, expecting praise from her father, which made Flower Father swallow his words.

"Are you short of money?" Flower Father asked seriously.

"Dad, where did you get that idea? I'm not short of money. I sell those things because I think it's a waste to keep them. Selling them not only gives me something to do and earns me some extra cash, but it also helps ordinary people. Dad, you can rest assured," Flower Yan reassured him.

Flower Father, who had been feeling guilty just now, was the last thing Flower Yan wanted to see. Now that she had a house, savings, and everything she needed, life was a hundred times better than before, when she couldn't even afford a plain bun and had to work around the clock for a meager wage. What else did she need?

Contentment is what Flower Yan often reminded herself of in the past, and it remained unchanged.

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"If you're not really in trouble and you're just doing this to yourself, Dad can rest assured. If you want to continue selling, go ahead. Dad gets dizzy just looking at all those bags, shoes, and clothes. The most important thing is that you enjoy what you're doing," Flower Father said, leaving Flower Yan feeling even happier after his praise.

After Flower Father left, Flower Yan ran back to her bedroom and started browsing the internet, reading interesting forum posts. At dusk, while organizing her clothes, she heard a notification from her online store. Putting down her clothes, she went online to check, only to find out that the customer who bought her bag had received it and was very satisfied. They had confirmed receipt and even left a good review for Flower Yan's store.

They also said they would recommend Flower Yan's store to their friends for shopping, which would bring Flower Yan a considerable income.

Having earned another sum of money, she happily ran to the study to boast to Flower Father, who laughed until tears came to his eyes. With Flower Father's praise, Flower Yan became even happier.

She went online to check her horoscope, which predicted a five-star financial fortune for today, making Flower Yan confidently mutter that she could make several good deals tonight.

After dinner, prepared by Flower Father and assisted by Aunt Chang, Flower Yan sat on the long sofa in the living room with her laptop, leaning against the couch while browsing the internet. Flower Father sat beside her, eating the fruit Flower Yan had cut for him and watching the domestic news.

The quiet living room had few people, but in the hearts of Flower Father and Flower Yan, they had the quiet company of loved ones, unaware of the happiness they possessed. Of course, Aunt Chang, who had just come out of the kitchen, looked at the similar faces of the old and the young, feeling deeply moved.

The father and daughter, who used to be like strangers, now had such a warm relationship, which was enviable. The master had experienced business failure and was separated from his wife and children, while the young lady had been alone and uncared for, finally forced to divorce her husband. It was unimaginable that the father and daughter, who had experienced so much misfortune, could emerge from the depths together. Now, with their calm and peaceful mindset, they had achieved something even billionaires might envy.

"Master, Miss, would you like some tea?"

"I'll have green tea," Flower Yan said with a sweet smile, raising her head from her laptop. Then she turned to Flower Father, who was absorbed in watching the news, and asked, "Dad, would you like some tea? How about green tea?"

"You women are so gossipy. That girl who was with Flower Feng earlier is his daughter. Do you think someone who's been divorced and drowning their sorrows in alcohol would look like that?"

"Oh? I thought she was Flower Feng's new girlfriend. Turns out she's his own daughter. It just goes to show that things in life aren't always as simple as happy or unhappy. Actually, leaving that Cheng Jie might not be a bad thing."

"Sigh, let's go."

Sitting in the car, Flower Father and Flower Yan also chatted about what just happened.

"Dad, was that person just now someone you knew from before?"

"Yes, he used to be a colleague of mine. We chatted for a bit when we ran into each other. He's not bad. When my company had trouble, although he didn't help directly, he didn't kick me when I was down either."

"I noticed he seemed surprised at how well you're doing, Dad, and that you were in the mood to go grocery shopping."

"Of course, your dad is such a remarkable person, it's natural for others to envy him." Flower Father boasted with a smile, causing Flower Yan and the driver to burst into laughter.

Outside the small villa, Constant Mom was waiting. She took the items from Flower Father's hands and warmly said, "Miss called an hour ago and said Master was coming back. So, I hurriedly tidied up the room. That room faces the sun, Miss said it's good for Master's health."

"You must be Constant Mom, right? Thank you for taking care of Xiao Wei all this time."

"Master, you don't need to say that. Taking care of Miss is my duty."

After Flower Father had tea and rested for a moment, he realized it was almost noon. With Constant Mom's help, Flower Father skillfully prepared dishes in the kitchen, while Flower Yan offered to help but was pushed out by Flower Father. He insisted she should just enjoy the finished dishes. Constant Mom also chimed in, refusing to let her help.

Smelling the fragrant aroma wafting from the kitchen, Flower Father, with a scarf around his neck and a smile on his face, busied himself with pots, pans, various vegetables, and chicken, duck, and fish.

Seeing such a heartwarming scene, Flower Yan felt a happiness she had never experienced before and thought that bringing Flower Father home was the right decision.

When they sat down to eat the dishes Flower Father had made, Flower Yan found that her father had not exaggerated. His cooking was truly delicious. She praised Flower Father's superb culinary skills while inwardly laughing mischievously, knowing she was in for a treat.

"Xiao Wei, why do you have such a sinister smile on your face? Are you plotting against your old man?" Flower Father, finally unable to bear being stared at by his daughter, asked.

"Where did you get that idea? Dad, you're overthinking it, overthinking it." Flower Yan couldn't tell the truth; she didn't want to annoy her dad and risk him not cooking again in the future. She had some wisdom in this regard.

After dinner, Constant Mom tidied up the table, and Flower Father took a tour of his daughter's room, nodding in approval. Then, he called Flower Yan to the study to discuss matters.

Flower Yan poured tea for Flower Father and herself. The faint scent of tea lingered in the study, mingling with the scent of ink, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

"Xiao Wei, how do you plan to spend your days from now on?" Flower Father, rarely serious, looked at Flower Yan holding her teacup. This was a question born of the experiences of an old man who had weathered storms.

Setting down her teacup, Flower Yan replied seriously, "Dad, I've already thought about a preliminary plan. Firstly, the school is about to start summer vacation. During this period, I want to read books at home, catch up on sleep, go shopping, and travel with you. When school starts again, I plan to continue my studies. As for the rest, I'll think about it slowly." When she was an orphan, Flower Yan had the good habit of being prepared for the worst. These past few days, she had already planned her future life.

As they strolled through the supermarket, they picked up a half-size catfish, a duck, green peppers, two gourd-shaped fresh eggplants, and more.

"Dad, with all these dishes, my stomach is going to burst."

"If Father's cooking can make you happy, it will be my greatest honor. Today's mood is good, so let's buy some beer."

Flower Father had just been discharged from the hospital. Flower Yan frowned and objected, "Dad, your body just recovered. How can you drink alcohol?"

"Sigh, I can't even drink now that you've become the boss."

"Alright, no need to look so down. Let's go buy beer." Flower Father showed his childish side, making Flower Yan feel like the adult in the situation.

In a blink of an eye, Flower Father's face lit up with joy. Inwardly, Flower Yan chuckled, thinking her father didn't know that the old are still cunning. Now he agreed willingly. Flower Yan glanced at her proud father and thought to herself, "My daughter's kindness made you so proud, what's the big deal?"

At the checkout, Flower Father bumped into an acquaintance from the mall.

After chatting for a while, Flower Father's rosy complexion and smile astonished the person. When Flower Father and Flower Yan left, the person said to his wife, "This Flower Feng is remarkable. Despite the company going bankrupt and the family facing such challenges, he still managed to come out on top. Look at him, he looks even more pleased with himself than I do. I used to think that Flower Feng had decent capabilities, but everything else was just so unfortunate. His son is a reckless troublemaker, a true playboy, and there's no one to carry on the family legacy, which is really sad."

"You don't say? His daughter married into the Cheng family but didn't live well. From top to bottom, Cheng Jie never treated her like a daughter-in-law. He just kept changing women around him. Now that the Flower family has just collapsed, Flower Feng's daughter has been divorced by Cheng Jie. I heard she got drunk and passed out on the road a few days ago and ended up in the hospital."