latelenovela Chapter 104 Blackberry Cupcakes
Chapter 104 Blackberry Cupcakes
The first memory scene belonging to Guan Cha slowly unfolded before Bai Li's eyes, enveloping her entirely.
It was evening, and the sun had quietly disappeared from the horizon, leaving only a lingering afterglow.
The warm yellow light inside the room tried its best to illuminate every corner of the small space.
Bai Li looked around and took in the entire cramped room in a single glance.
In this room where you can see right through it, a family of three sat around a small, peeling dining table.
There were two or three simple home-style dishes on the table, and everything seemed ordinary.
The only jarring thing was that the few plates of braised pork in the middle were radiating golden light, almost blinding Bai Li.
She couldn't believe what she was seeing and rubbed her eyes in disbelief.
Looking closer, wow, it's not just glowing anymore; countless tiny stars are jumping merrily on the flesh.
Bai Li pondered to herself, if there was nothing wrong with her eyes, then the memory itself must be flawed.
The owner of this memory...
Thinking of this, my gaze fell on "Little Biga," who was sandwiched between his parents at the dinner table.
Bai Li recognized almost instantly that this adorable "Little Biga" must be Guan Cha.
As a child, Guan Cha sported a cute mushroom haircut, had big eyes, a small nose, and fair skin like snow. Despite living in a humble abode, she resembled a meticulously crafted doll.
He was smiling happily, his eyes shining as he stared at the braised pork.
Bai Li suddenly realized that this was a memory from Guan Cha's childhood. So, in Guan Cha's eyes when he was a child, braised pork looked so sacred and dreamlike.
It's not surprising that children's world is always full of boundless imagination.
From Bai Li's perspective, Guan Cha's mother had a gentle smile on her face and her eyes were full of love.
She picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of reddish-brown braised pork, gently placed it in Guan Cha's bowl, and said softly, "Eat more meat and grow up healthy."
Guan Cha looked up, her eyes sparkling, a sweet smile on her face, and replied in a clear voice, "Thank you, Mom. Mom, you can have some too."
The father, watching this scene, also had a gratified smile on his face.
As Bai Li watched this scene, a warm feeling quietly touched her heart, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.
They look like a very ordinary family.
Just then, a series of loud knocks on the door, like a thunderclap, shattered the warmth inside the house.
A rude voice boomed in from outside the door: "Open the door! When are you going to pay the rent? You've been overdue for days, don't think you can get away with it!"
The young Guan Cha was startled by the sudden noise and almost dropped her chopsticks.
Guan Cha's father's face turned deathly pale instantly. He hurriedly stood up and walked unsteadily toward the door.
The landlord shouted and cursed, using all sorts of vulgar and offensive language.
The father lowered his head, his voice filled with endless humility and apology: "Brother, please give us a few more days. I will definitely find a way to raise the money in the next few days. Please have mercy, my child is still alive..."
"Stop talking nonsense! I've had enough of your excuses! You need to give me a straight answer today, or you're all out of here tomorrow!" the landlord roared without any mercy.
The moment the door was knocked, Guan Cha's mother quickly hugged him tightly, covered his ears with both hands, gently pressed his head against her chest, and kept murmuring, "Cha Cha, don't be afraid, don't listen to anything."
However, the room was too small. Even with Guan Cha's ears covered, he could still hear everything clearly, whether it was shouting or his father's humble voice.
Bai Li noticed Guan Cha's tightly clenched fists, her nails turning white, her eyes filled with fear.
The warm atmosphere inside the room was completely gone, leaving only a suffocating tension and oppression.
The warm yellow light now seemed so dim and lifeless.
Bai Li was just wondering how something that was just everyday life could become a crucial fragment of Guan Cha's memory.
Now we know why.
The sorrows and hardships that belong to the adult world were cruelly brought forward by more than a decade and fully unfolded in front of a child.
Bai Li wanted to do something, but was powerless to do so.
These are memories of the past that have already happened, facts that Guan Cha has already faced, and she cannot make any changes.
The scene abruptly ended, and then a sudden burst of bright sunlight hit her, causing Bai Li to squint involuntarily.
The sun was blazing. Guan Cha, who was a little older, sat in the back seat of his father's car, leaning forward with his eyes fixed on the outside of the window.
As the car slowly drove into the luxurious estate, Guan Cha's pupils suddenly dilated, and what she saw was a breathtaking scene she had never witnessed before.
The European-style buildings stand before us like giants, their milky white exteriors gleaming softly in the sunlight.
In the garden, rare flowers bloom in profusion, and a gentle breeze causes them to sway softly, displaying both beauty and elegance.
The central fountain leaps high, its spray scattering like shattered diamonds under the sunlight.
In a child's eyes, everything seems even more dreamlike, and the scenes in fairy tales seem to have come true.
After parking the car, the father led Guan Cha into the house, saying as they walked, "Our Cha Cha will be living here from now on. Are you happy?"
Guan Cha didn't answer, but just followed closely behind her father, her little hands tightly clutching the hem of his clothes.
The unfamiliar environment made him feel a little timid, but he was more curious about the unknown.
Bai Li was also startled when she heard this.
How did you move from a cramped rental apartment to such a large house?
Has it changed that much?
What happened during that time?
Guan Cha's father also has a super-rich system??
Unfortunately, only Bai Li in this world has the Godly Rich System.
Guan Cha's father seemed to sense his son's doubts, or perhaps he couldn't contain his joy, and as they walked, he explained everything to himself.
Bai Li's perspective followed Guan Cha's movements, so she could hear everything clearly.
It turned out that Guan Cha's father was there to work as a driver for the owners of the house; they weren't the owners. Thanks to her father's new job, the owners kindly allowed Guan Cha to live there as well.
The white pear floated in the sky, quietly watching Guan Cha.
Although Guan Cha was still young and didn't fully understand everything, she nodded obediently, looking very compliant and doing whatever the adults said.
Looking at the well-behaved child in front of her, Bai Li couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt.
Is this such an obedient child really Guan Cha? There's absolutely no indication that she'll become a cunning and ruthless person later on.
Stepping inside the mansion, the scene before you is even more breathtakingly luxurious.
Bai Li admitted that the decoration here was even more luxurious than her own home.
The interior design of her home is more modern, focusing on smart and convenient features, but the interior of this house is very extravagant, with a heavy European style.
A crystal chandelier hangs overhead, its countless crystals like dazzling stars, radiating a brilliant light that illuminates the entire hall as if it were daytime.
The carpet underfoot was thick and soft; every step felt like walking on clouds, soft and comfortable.
The high-end furniture is arranged in a staggered and orderly manner, exuding an understated yet luxurious atmosphere.
The walls are adorned with a series of incomprehensible paintings and antiques, each seemingly telling a story of history and exuding a rich artistic atmosphere.
All of this made Guan Cha feel as if he were in another world, a world that only exists in fairy tales. He stared wide-eyed, his small mouth slightly open, his face full of amazement.
"What is this thing? It's not what I wanted at all!"
Suddenly, a sharp, piercing scream came from not far away, breaking the brief silence.
Guan Cha trembled at the scream, instinctively clutching her father's clothes, her eyes filled with terror and unease.
A finely crafted airplane model, like a falling meteor, crashed heavily against the wall in front of him, then shattered into pieces and fell to the ground, its parts scattered everywhere.
"I wanted a limited edition, one of only ten in the world. What kind of junk did you give me?"
Standing in front of him was a child of similar age, dressed in gorgeous clothes, his face flushed red as he roared loudly.
A crowd of people surrounded them, all with their heads down, and not one dared to utter a sound.
Guan Cha's father stopped with Guan Cha, momentarily at a loss, unsure whether to leave, and instinctively shielded Guan Cha behind him.
One of the older servants took a hesitant step forward, her face plastered with a fawning smile, her voice trembling as she said, "Young Master, it's been so hard to find..."
"Shut up!" The child interrupted him mercilessly. Although his voice was childish, his imperious tone already carried the air of an adult. "A bunch of good-for-nothings, you can't even handle this simple task!"
Guan Cha hid behind her father, watching the scene intently.
He had never seen such a scene in his small world. The humble appearance of the servants contrasted sharply with the boy's unrestrained and arrogant demeanor.
This scene was deeply imprinted in his heart and became part of his unforgettable memories.
Bai Li frowned as she watched all of this.
It seems this must be one of the important turning points in Guan Cha's life.
This was perhaps the first time Guan Cha had so directly experienced the immense power of wealth, and the absurdity and injustice that might lurk behind it.
This scene may be the seed, a seed of desire and pursuit of wealth and status.
The scene shifted again, like a dreamlike bubble.
This time, time returned to evening.
The last rays of the setting sun shone through the mottled windows into the dimly lit room, casting a mysterious and solemn veil over the story that was about to unfold.
Guan Cha's father frowned, his fingers tapping nervously on the table, as if he had been struggling with his inner thoughts for a long time. He sighed deeply, as if he wanted to expel all the helplessness and pain in his heart, before looking at Guan Cha, who was beginning to show signs of maturity, with a complicated expression.
Guan Cha's face had lost its former childishness. He had already sensed that his father had something extremely important to say, so he stared intently at his father, waiting quietly with a hint of unease.
"My dear son, there's something I need to tell you."
Guan Cha's father finally spoke, his voice low and hoarse.
“Our family’s current lifestyle is all thanks to me driving for them. But they… they hired me because you look like their young master. In the future, they might let you take the exams for him.”
Guan Cha stared wide-eyed, her eyes filled with disbelief, as if she had heard a fairy tale.
what?
Bai Li, standing to the side, was equally astonished.
"Take the exam for someone else???" Bai Li exclaimed inwardly.
This was a shocking secret she had never imagined.
But in that instant, many things that were previously difficult to understand seemed to have an answer.