There is no harm without comparison.

"Don't move, you have a grain of rice on the corner of your mouth!"

Along with the sound, a slightly cool, small hand touched his cheek.

A faint, familiar fragrance drifted into his nose.

Miao Xiaoyu gently picked off the grain of rice and ate it.

She only realized after performing the subconscious action that it might have been a bit too intimate.

Miao Xiaoyu immediately became flustered with embarrassment.

She wanted to explain something, but He Li didn't give her the chance. He just stood up, stretched, and said gently, "Let's rest for a bit. Then we'll check other pharmacies and buy more of that medicine."

"When we're done, just go straight to my house."

"I'll take you home after dinner."

"How about that?" he said, sitting back down.

Seeing that he didn't mind what just happened, Miao Xiaoyu relaxed, put away the meal box, and nodded with a smile.

"Mhm, I'll listen to you!" she said.

The two of them sat quietly on the leisure bench, enjoying the less scorching sunlight under the shade and the faint, cool breeze. However, while He Li enjoyed the moment with his eyes closed, he also felt a little drowsy.

Miao Xiaoyu beside him, however, was full of energy.

She watched He Li, perhaps because she realized that in his sleepy state, he wouldn't notice her gaze.

So, she grew bolder!

She stared unblinkingly at He Li's face... that familiar yet handsome face captivated her.

As she watched, she couldn't help but think of the past!

She remembered the tall figure who stood in front of her, protecting her and making her feel safe, and the face that offered a warm smile to comfort and guide her when she was sad.

She watched quietly, and thought quietly.

But her slightly flushed cheeks revealed her turbulent emotions.

When a breeze blew past, the young girl's beautiful hair scattered in the wind.

It was unclear whether it was her hair moving, or the girl's no longer peaceful heart.

...Inside the restaurant, Liu Yuyan gazed out the window.

He Li had deleted her again; she couldn't send him messages.

Her anxiety had been amplified to the extreme!

She didn't want to lose He Li. She wanted to go straight to him and tell him in person that she forgave him and wanted things to go back to how they were, but Miao Xiaoyu's presence made her worry that if she went now, she wouldn't get a favorable outcome.

She felt she needed to be cautious now.

Otherwise, if another problem arose, she and He Li would truly be finished.

So, she restrained her impulse.

Liu Yuyan thought that since she lived closer to He Li and knew his home better, she could wait for Miao Xiaoyu to leave, then personally visit He Li's house to reconcile with him.

Without Miao Xiaoyu interfering, she and He Li could definitely return to how they used to be.

"Uncle and Auntie have met me before."

"Their impression of me should be good too!"

"When I go to He Li's house to reconcile with him, Uncle and Auntie should also help persuade He Li."

"Then, I'll naturally invite him to my birthday party..."

Forcing herself to calm down, Liu Yuyan quickly finished formulating her plan to win back He Li. She stood up, reluctantly glanced at He Li in the distance, resisted the urge to look back, and left the restaurant.

Li Feng and Li Lingjie quickly followed... "Why didn't you wake me up?" He Li asked, yawning as he woke up groggily from Miao Xiaoyu's shoulder. Miao Xiaoyu smiled: "You were sleeping so soundly, I didn't have the heart to disturb your sweet dreams!"

She certainly wouldn't say that she was secretly hoping He Li would sleep on her shoulder longer, just so she could be happy.

He Li scratched his head and gave a helpless smile.

He took out his phone; it was almost two o'clock.

"Let's go, there are still many pharmacies we haven't checked!"

"Let's finish finding them quickly and head back!"

"Mhm!" Miao Xiaoyu nodded obediently.

The subsequent search went smoothly. After all, knowing the brand and the specific medicine meant they could just ask directly in the store.

Along the way, He Li also called Wu Gang and borrowed the five thousand yuan he earned yesterday to buy medicine. By the end of this trip, the tens of thousands of yuan earned yesterday were practically all spent.

After loading all the purchased medicine, He Li called Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry on the way back.

Just as He Li expected, Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry took this matter very seriously.

After all, this wasn't just about a massive fine.

The greater trouble was the blow to their reputation!

If rival companies or malicious media were to exploit the news that Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry's medicine entered the market without passing quality inspection, the losses for Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry would be far more than hundreds of thousands or even millions.

It was quite possible that Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry could be ruined by this.

"Our company will fully investigate this matter!"

"If Mr. He is free, regarding the recovery price of the batch of medicine you bought back and related matters..."

"Our person in charge would like to speak with you personally."

"As for the time, how about tomorrow at noon in the heaven-character private room at the Guanghui Hotel?"

Hearing the voice on the phone, He Li nodded.

"Alright, I'll be there then!"

After the brief negotiation, he hung up the phone.

He Li began thinking about what came next.

He was going to start a career in game development. Naturally, the most immediate need was equipment. Once the money arrived, he would prioritize setting up a few good computers and renting a workspace.

There wasn't any extra space at home!

While thinking, He Li occasionally chatted with Miao Xiaoyu and Wu Gang.

Before long, the car stopped at the entrance of the residential area.

He Li had Wu Gang take the medicine to his house's warehouse.

He Li didn't have anywhere to store them. After Wu Gang drove off with the goods, He Li quickly took Miao Xiaoyu home. His parents had already received He Li's text message notification and were waiting for them.

Seeing that they had finally returned, Mother He smiled broadly, pulled Miao Xiaoyu down to sit, and started chatting with her casually.

Father He also looked Miao Xiaoyu over and nodded.

"Mhm, this child is indeed excellent!"

"She speaks well, is quite cheerful, and she's pretty."

He then looked at He Li and whispered, "When did you brat start going out with this girl?"

Before He Li could answer.

He continued, "But this girl is much easier to talk to than Xiao Liu, whom you used to bring home. When Xiao Liu came over before, your mother wasn't nearly this energetic chatting with her."

It would be strange if anyone felt energetic chatting casually with Liu Yuyan.

She was just a spoiled princess!

If you chat with her casually, avoiding an awkward silence is already a success.

He Li complained silently but smiled outwardly, saying, "It seems like both you and Mom approve of Xiao Yu?"

Father He pursed his lips upon hearing that.

"What good is my and your mother's approval?"

"Talk about it once you've actually managed to win her over!"

"Hehe~" He Li chuckled and didn't say anything.

At this moment, Mother He stood up and said with a smile, "I have vegetables cooking in the pot. I'll go check on them first so that Xiao Yu can have a good meal later!" She then quickly walked toward the kitchen.

Miao Xiaoyu quickly followed: "Auntie, let me help you!"

"Oh, you're a guest, how can I let you work!"

"It's okay, Auntie, I can't stand sitting still anyway..."

"You girl..." Mother He was about to say something else, but He Li interjected: "Mom, just let Xiao Yu help you. Xiao Yu's cooking is delicious. You two are lucky today."

Mother He was surprised and a little astonished by this.

Miao Xiaoyu is so beautiful, shouldn't she be spoiled like a young lady by her family?

She can cook? Really?

Liu Yuyan, on the other hand, couldn't cook at all!

Also, judging by what her son said... had this boy already eaten the girl's cooking?

When did that happen? In an instant, Mother He's inner gossip flame seemed to ignite, and she became intensely interested. She stopped refusing Miao Xiaoyu's help and continued chatting with her instead.

He Li watched Miao Xiaoyu busy herself in the kitchen alongside his mother, and the smile on his face gradually brightened.

Father He also nodded, extremely satisfied.

This girl is great, she's suitable to be a daughter-in-law!

Thinking back to Liu Yuyan, whom He Li had brought home before... they couldn't hold a conversation, and she couldn't cook at all.

Her personality was also a bit arrogant, making her difficult to get along with.

Even Liu Yuyan's best assets—her looks and figure—seemed inferior to Miao Xiaoyu's. With this comparison, Father He suddenly understood the meaning of 'no comparison, no harm.' Compared to Miao Xiaoyu, Liu Yuyan was truly lacking.

However, at this moment, Liu Yuyan had no idea that the elders' impression of her was rapidly plummeting!

She was still counting on the elders to speak up for her later...