Tanki Liuli is picking up pickles.

It's a classic staple on the dining tables of countless households, commonly eaten even in the mountains.

Pei Yunxi withdrew her gaze.

"Do you know what you're saying?"

"Since you came to me for help, at least give me some trust."

Help?

Was that really a request?

"Otherwise, you handle it yourself, you have all the power to decide."

Calm and poised, yet assertively strong.

Is it really bullying someone for not being able to produce a prenatal checkup report?

Alright then.

Actually can't provide a real one, but a fake one would be too easy, even if buying a printer outside just costs a breakfast.

Why did the tone change?

It wasn't like this yesterday.

At this point, to regain the upper hand, I have to be even bolder, maybe go all in, do or die.

But Pei Yunxi's original intention was to solve the trouble, not amplify it.

No need to provoke further, a little show off is enough; really forcing someone to call their biological dad could lead to big trouble.

So Jiang Chen decided to stop while ahead, bowed his head, and ate his porridge.

"The buns are here."

Pei Linhan came back to the dining room with a tray of steaming buns.

"I promise these buns will suit your tastes."

Pei Yunxi's expression had returned to normal, as if nothing happened, thriving in the entertainment world is not just about looks, but real acting skills.

"Uncle, such big buns."

Jiang Chen laughed.

The buns in the steamer were larger than those in the market, probably couldn't even fit in a bowl, one would be enough if you don't eat much.

"Eat more, look at you all, you're too skinny."

Pei Linhan urged, "Eat."

Jiang Chen picked up his chopsticks, before he could reach out, Tanki Liuli had already picked up a plump, white bun.

No psychological shadow, huh?

Jiang Chen chuckled.

Ah, teachable!

Isn't she just immediately getting nourished, learning about human relationships?

"Rest assured, it's definitely delicious, we used to run a breakfast shop long ago."

Pei Linhan immediately said.

"Uncle used to run a breakfast shop?"

"Yes, it was a long time ago, Yunduo was only a few years old, since we had to get up early and toil late, she couldn't rest well, so we stopped."

Jiang Chen couldn't help but glance at the national goddess across the table.

Looks like their family background is indeed quite ordinary.

Who says phoenixes only come from parasol trees?

Now there's even more resonance.

"What a pity."

Jiang Chen still picked up a big bun, took a bite, the juice sizzled, and it tasted really good, "If you had persisted, uncle might have become a breakfast king by now."

"Haha, Xiao Jiang, don't worry about laughing, I've never had great ambitions, never thought about getting very rich, my wish is just a family happy and safe."

"Uncle, being able to raise a daughter like Yun Xi is already great enough."

Even if someone was flattering, Pei Yunxi indeed didn't spoil the atmosphere.

"Xiao Jiang, come by often when you have time."

Full and content, there was truly nothing left to say as they walked to see them off personally to the door.

"Alright, no need to pretend to be so diligent in front of your dad."

Coming back in and seeing his daughter clearing the table, Pei Linhan immediately walked over to take over.

"What am I pretending for?"

Pei Yunxi couldn't help but find it amusing.

"Look at your hands, they're not made for cleaning, not to mention clearing the table, tell me how many times you cook at home in a year."

"Dad, I'm hardly at home to begin with."

"You, insisting on being a celebrity, flying everywhere inside and outside the country, never a peaceful day, even if you earn a lot of money, what's the use? Regular office workers have weekends and holidays off."

"Dad, I've said this before, I'm not in this industry just for the money."

Pei Linhan stacked the bowls together, "I know, young people all have dreams of being a star, loving to stand under the spotlight and enjoy being the center of attention. You've experienced all these now, honestly tell Dad, is this really the life you want? Just going out shopping is difficult, you have to be cautious every day, any little thing might be taken out and discussed by the public."

Pei Yunxi's tone softened, "Dad, gains and sacrifices are proportional. Being a public figure definitely requires sacrifices. Do you think it's easy for white-collar workers?"

"Yes, Dad knows no job is easy, but if it's a normal career, at least we can come to see you often, right? You could also come home frequently, instead of always having to work around your schedule."

Pei Yunxi smiled helplessly.

"Dad, can we not talk about this topic? I promise, I'll rest more often and come home frequently in the future."

"When haven't you said that?"

Pei Linhan didn't take it seriously, and after stacking the bowls and plates, he didn't rush to take them away.

"Dad wants to ask you something."

"Hmm."

"How much savings do you have now?"

Pei Yunxi was puzzled, "Dad, why are you asking this?"

"Is it enough for you to be financially secure for a lifetime?"

Pei Linhan ignored her and continued to ask.

The most crucial reason why everyone is eager to squeeze into the entertainment industry is its high income.

Not to mention top-tier, even a third-rate actor can earn several years' worth of a white-collar worker's salary with just a few gigs.

And her earning power?

She's long surpassed the regular celebrity level.

"It's enough."

"Then... can Dad give you a suggestion?"

Pei Linhan tentatively said, seeing that his daughter didn't oppose, he continued, "Since you've already earned enough money, why not take it easy and enjoy life? Dad doesn't want you to grow old and feel empty just looking at a house full of RMB..."

Pei Yunxi couldn't help it.

"Dad, can you stop being so funny."

"Dad is serious, you've already achieved success and proved yourself, you can completely pull back. Not being a celebrity, you'll find life to be much more relaxing and free, and happier too."

Pei Yunxi smiled, "Dad, I'm not unhappy."

"No. You're not truly happy. Whether when you come home or every time I see you, Dad doesn't feel happiness from you. If a job doesn't make you happy, why persist?"

Pei Linhan indeed seemed a bit different.

Some parents focus merely on the nature of the job, whether it's a state-owned enterprise or a foreign enterprise, how many W the annual salary is, almost not considering these perspectives.

"Dad, I'm not unhappy now."

Pei Yunxi seemed to repeat, but to be precise, she added two words.

Now.

"I don't believe it."

Pei Linhan didn't know whether he was intentionally being funny or seriously humorous. Looking at him, Pei Yunxi felt quite helpless.

"Dad, leaving the entertainment industry, it sounds easy, but is it really so easy to just leave?"

"Is it that the company is tying you down with contracts? Isn't Xiao Jiang an understanding person, we can talk with him."

"Dad, do you know how much they've expended for me? Even if they hit you, you can't ask for the sky, right?"

Pei Linhan was momentarily stunned, then laughed.

What his daughter's words ultimately meant, he certainly couldn't know.

"Being human, one must repay kindness, but isn't this just a discussion, not asking you to withdraw immediately."

Pei Yunxi shook her head, "You do your thing."

This girl.

Really left all the cleaning to him.

"Wait a moment."

Pei Linhan asked, "Does Xiao Jiang come over often?"

"Dad, what are you trying to say?"

"Nothing, just seems like he's quite familiar with you."

Pei Yunxi's smile disappeared, and whenever she stopped smiling, her innate coolness, even aloofness, would automatically emanate.

"You were strongly against me entering the entertainment industry at the start, and now you're eager for me to exit. Do you think this industry is very messy and dirty, and everyone within it is the same."

Pei Linhan immediately said, "Dad didn't say that."

"But that's what you think."

As if holding it in for too long, Pei Yunxi couldn't take it anymore and vented, "He's not only familiar with the first floor, but he's also familiar with the second floor, satisfied now?"

After speaking, Pei Yunxi turned and went upstairs.

Pei Linhan stood there, stunned.

"...This child, how did a couple of words end up making her upset."

He shook his head with a sigh, and then picked up the bowls and plates and headed to the kitchen.

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