But she didn't want to ask that man for help anymore.
Years ago, when her mother was hospitalized because he indulged in a lavish lifestyle outside, and eventually passed away, she developed an intense dislike for him and decided to sever ties when she grew up.
Although over the years, Sun Xining's thinking became less extreme, she still preferred not to ask him for anything unless absolutely necessary.
Although... every time she saw those overdue bills, they surely made her quite frustrated.
She's still using an iPhone 14, its screen showing several scratches, the edges slightly damaged; she's even thought about getting a new phone recently, but she's a bit strapped at the moment.
What's most frustrating for Sun Xining is knowing that if she wanted, she could escape this predicament in an instant and return to that previous lifestyle filled with vanity.
