It Should Have Been Gu Zi

"You should have returned this money long ago. Are you still attempting to hold on?" Gu Zi's tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

Despite the reluctance of the elderly couple, they reluctantly handed over the 100 yuan to Gu Zi, pledging in front of the police that they wouldn't dare to cause any further trouble.

After multiple warnings from the police, the men were finally allowed to leave. Hopefully, the scare would keep them in check for a while.

Gu Zi returned inside to resume preparing desserts. Su Li informed her about a food exhibition at the parent-child reading event scheduled for the next day.

Parents were encouraged to bring homemade or store-bought snacks to sell at the school.

The money earned could be utilized by the child as they wished – either for a toy gift bag provided by the school or as a donation to a Hope Primary School in a remote mountainous region, buying necessary books in the child's name.