Jiang Yi nodded: "You probably came here for work-study purposes, right?"
Zhang Qi nodded shyly, a bit self-conscious, "Yeah, my dad's condition is not stable now, and it takes constant medication to manage. Medical expenses are quite a burden, and I hope to help my mom a bit."
The atmosphere became somewhat oppressive at the mention of this topic.
Seeing this, Jiang Yi changed the subject: "I noticed you're a great swimmer. How many years have you been swimming?"
Zhang Qi replied honestly: "Probably less than two years. My dad got imprisoned then, and I was somewhat depressed during that period. It was the counselor who noticed my gloominess and suggested teaching me to swim, saying that exercise could relieve stress."
Zhang Qi smiled with a hint of self-mockery and said, "I didn't expect it could actually bring me extra income to support the household."
As Jiang Yi listened to Zhang Qi, her gaze turned towards Nian Nian and Sui Sui in the pool.
