From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

She not only persevered through hardship, but also managed her self-media business very well. She followed me around, enduring all kinds of hardships, and never complained.

It was only at this moment that I truly saw that the little girl who usually loved to play and joke around possessed a tenacity and stubbornness that was far stronger than anyone could have imagined.

She was unwilling to live in the shadow of her family, unwilling to be defined by labels, and only wanted to live her own life through her own efforts.

This stubborn and unyielding nature is precisely the root of her deepest conflict with her parents.

They will never understand her stubbornness; they only think she is willful and capricious.

But this is also the most intractable hidden obstacle we will face in the future.

As I was silently reflecting on this, Su Qing suddenly said with unusual seriousness, "And let me add one more thing: my parents' wealth belongs to them and has nothing to do with me. The income we earn together now is what truly belongs to both of us."

I nodded emphatically, my heart filled with admiration.

I've seen many people who depend on their families and crave comfort, but Su Qing could have easily settled down and enjoyed life, yet she insisted on working hard on her own.

Such a clear and insightful set of values ​​is truly rare.

But this girl has always been like this, a typical example of someone who is tough on the outside but soft on the inside.

Despite having worked for several hours straight and being utterly exhausted, they insisted on putting on a relaxed and carefree demeanor, refusing to show any weakness.

Seeing her stubborn yet adorable appearance, my heart melted completely.

I stepped forward, reached out and pulled her into my arms again, deliberately squeezing her tightly, with a look full of doting affection.

The sudden hug caught Su Qing off guard, and she gasped softly.

"Hey! Lin Ye, why did you ambush me! You're interrupting my work!"

Su Qing immediately became restless, struggling with her hands and feet, her shoulders swaying slightly, trying to break free from my embrace.

But I deliberately held her tight, not giving her a chance to break free, and lowered my head, pretending to be serious and stern: "Stop fooling around, get back to work."

Su Qing immediately turned her head and glared at me. Her almond-shaped eyes were round and fierce, but her fierce appearance was not intimidating. Instead, she was soft, cute, and adorable, which warmed my heart.

"Lin Ye! You're getting more and more demanding! Have I been too lenient and indulgent with you? Now you dare to bully me like this?"

I lowered my head slightly, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "How could I dare to bully you? Hugging my girlfriend is a matter of course, it's only natural."

Hearing what I said, her previously defiant little face instantly became much more docile, and she then let out a soft snort:

"You're so glib! Where did you learn these bad habits? You used to be so honest."

"I learned it from you," I replied without hesitation.

"I didn't!"

She immediately retorted, her little face tense.

His righteous and stern demeanor was quite amusing.

Seeing her adorable stubbornness, I couldn't resist and quickly gave her a light peck on her flushed earlobe.

"Hmm!"

Su Qing trembled slightly, her whole body instantly freezing in the chair, motionless.

The next second, she suddenly turned her head, her little hand quickly reached out and pinched my arm, the force just right, full of coquettish annoyance.

"Lin Ye! You've gone too far! Don't distract me during work hours!"

With a smile in my eyes, I teased her deliberately, "So when can I start flirting?"

The warm yellow light made her eyes sparkle, as if they were filled with countless tiny starlight.

Su Qing was speechless for a moment when I asked her a question, so she simply resorted to being a scoundrel and covered my eyes with her hands.

"Don't look at me! Focus on the material! Don't distract me again!"

The faint, sweet fragrance emanating from her lingered around my nose, and I felt the warmth of her palm. I reached out and grasped her slender, soft hand, and said:

"Nothing as interesting as you can compare to boring footage. I just want to see you."

These words completely broke Su Qing's composure, and the corners of her mouth uncontrollably turned up wildly, her smile impossible to hide.

But she refused to admit that she was attracted and happy, and still pretended to be disgusted and gave a cold snort.

"Alright, alright, that's so corny! Can't you come up with something new? All you ever say are these clichéd love lines."

She complained, but her little hand, which I was holding, tightened its grip slightly, her slender fingers gently hooking around mine, in a very affectionate way.

This is the one and only Su Qing, forever saying one thing and meaning another, and extremely arrogant.

Even though she was overjoyed, she always pretended to be indifferent.

Passionate yet pure, straightforward yet awkward.

I slowly released my arms from her waist and sat down in the empty seat next to her, quietly keeping her company.

The studio fell silent again, with only the soft sounds of the keyboard and mouse.

Su Qing refocused on her editing work, carefully selecting from the massive amount of footage densely packed on the computer screen.

Occasionally, when she came across footage of us encountering danger, she would furrow her brow slightly and mutter softly:

"My God, these scenes are chilling to look at. You must have been in a very dangerous situation back then, right?"

I said calmly, "It's all fine, just get through this, everything will be over."

She turned her head and gave me a deep look, her eyes filled with undisguised heartache.

And so, I quietly stayed with her for over an hour.

Seeing that she remained seated for a long time without even taking a break, I was afraid she would overwork herself and couldn't help but offer some words of advice:

"Take a break first, don't stare at the screen for too long."

"We're almost done, a little longer won't make a difference."

Su Qing didn't even look up; her gaze remained fixed on the screen, and her hands didn't stop moving.

"I'll finish the first video completely; all that's left is the final color grading and background music."

Seeing how persistent and earnest she was, I couldn't persuade her otherwise, so I got up, went to the living room, and poured a glass of warm water.

Back in the studio, I walked up to her with a glass of water, held it to her lips, and said softly, "Open your mouth and drink some water to soothe your throat."

Su Qing obediently tilted her head back and took two small sips from my hand.

After finishing her water, she looked up at me with a smile, her tone playful and teasing:

"That's great, Mr. Lin. Your service is excellent."

"Exclusive service, valid for life, exclusively for you." I replied smoothly.

Su Qing chuckled, her clear laughter as melodious as a wind chime, instantly brightening the quiet little house.

Taking advantage of her relaxation and rest, I deliberately raised an eyebrow and teased her: "Honestly, don't you feel like you've struck gold? She can stay up all night with you to work, help you share the pressure, serve you tea and water and take good care of you, and most importantly, she can protect you anytime, anywhere."

"Vanity!"

Su Qing rolled her eyes at me, raised her hand and gently pushed me, pretending to be disgusted.

She looked back at the computer screen, saying casually, "It's just so-so, barely passable, usable enough."

"Just passing?"

I sighed softly, feigning grievance, "Oh well, I'd better do my best and try to get full marks from you as soon as possible."

As soon as I finished speaking, I raised my hand and gently scratched her waist.

Su Qing was extremely ticklish, and she instantly laughed until her whole body trembled slightly. She curled up in the chair and kept trying to dodge.

"Hahaha... Stop it, stop it! I was wrong, I was wrong! I'll give you full marks! Super, invincible, full marks, okay?!"