Being Looked Down by Everyone, My brother Showed His True Identity!

3 When I woke up, the video of Owen and me had spread everywhere. We had just exchanged a few words, had a meal together, and he helped me clean a wound. Through the dirty minds and eyes of some people, it turned into seduction. Someone even wrote a detailed story about it. They claimed that I deliberately slacked off during training to attract the instructor's attention. I asked for the instructor's phone number after training. That I intentionally scraped my skin during training to seek sympathy from the instructor. That I acted coquettishly to force the instructor to treat me. Their imagination was so wild, it would be a waste if they didn't become scriptwriters! Some people actually believed it, and the comment section was filled with all kinds of filthy words. "Intentionally scraped her skin during training, then immediately ran to the instructor for sympathy after training. How shameless!" "Are girls these days so bold? Flirting with the instructor?" "Going to such lengths just to be lazy and slack off." "There are all kinds of people in this world, truly disgusting!" Some so-called insiders even revealed, "Her private life was a mess in high school. She used to go in and out of a male teacher's dormitory, and that teacher was old enough to be her dad." Now, my shameless reputation was completely solidified. The scolding under the post became even harsher. My two roommates no longer hid their disdain and directly informed me with arrogance. "Violet, you have to move out of the dorm today! "Don't wait for us to report to the counselor. If we do, you'll be the one embarrassed!" Damn it. I wanted to hit someone. Were they all idiots? My last name was Bailey, and Owen's last name was also Bailey. How couldn't they figure out we were related, right? I seriously doubted how such people even got into college. And that so-called insider, since they went to the same high school as me, should have known that the male teacher's last name was also Bailey, right? Even with this, they couldn't connect the dots? That teacher was actually my dad! Unbelievable! Too lazy to deal with these idiots, I turned to climb into bed, but one of them grabbed my ankle and pulled me down. "Who said you could go up? Didn't you hear us talking to you? Are you deaf? "Move out immediately, did you hear? "We can't afford to live in the same dorm with someone like you!" Emily couldn't stand it anymore and stood in front of me, "What do you know? The instructor..." I quickly grabbed Emily's arm and subtly shook my head, signaling her not to speak. It would be no fun to reveal it now. I wanted to see who exactly was behind this, who couldn't stand to see me happy and spread such filthy rumors. If I didn't make her cry and call me sis, I'd consider it my loss! With the idea of playing the long game, I nodded and agreed. "Fine, I'll move!" They thought I was guilty and thus solidified my reputation of being shameless. 4 The scandal with Owen hadn't even cleared up when Elias showed up. He drove his flashy red Ferrari, stunning the entire campus. I met him through the fence, attracting many onlookers from a distance. "Wow, Violet has something going on, flirting with the instructor and hanging out with a rich guy?" "Didn't insiders already say? She was a big deal in high school, and many boys fought for her." "Tsk tsk tsk, so shameless at such a young age." My brother was busy giving me delicious food and didn't hear any of the gossip. "This is from Dad. "This is from Mom. "This is what I bought especially for you. "Take a look, if you need anything else, I will bring it tomorrow." I was surprised, "You're not going back today?" Our home was over a thousand kilometers away in Soothy City, and Elias managed several entertainment companies, so he didn't have time to stay longer. "Go back? My sister's being bullied. I have to stand up for her before I leave!" I grinned. "You're the best." Elias reached through the fence and ruffled my hair. "You're my only sister. If I don't treat you well, who will I treat well?" Just getting my head patted by Elias, I was filmed again.

Many more posts about my chaotic private life appeared online. Some people even went to Owen with well-meaning advice. "Mr. Bailey, Violet isn't suitable for you. You should be careful." Luckily, Owen didn't disappoint me and retorted directly. "She's not suitable, but you are?" I heard that the girl ran away crying afterward. It showed how much Owen's words hurt the girl's feelings. Her impatience revealed to me who was behind the rumors. My high school nemesis, Mila Simons. 5 Jealous of my good grades and popularity with boys, Mila opposed me constantly throughout high school. She would either steal my homework and tear my textbooks behind my back, or distort the truth in front of the teachers. When she saw that the teachers ignored her, she formed a small group to isolate me in class. I came to school to study, not to form cliques and gangs. Isolate me if you want, I didn't care to play with such ill-mannered people anyway. To avoid trouble, I often went to my dad's dorm instead of staying in my own. I thought we'd go our separate ways after high school and good days were ahead. But to my surprise, she also ended up at the same university as me. Although we weren't in the same major or class, her actions were still annoying enough. Because of her, I was now being pointed at and gossiped about wherever I went. "Look, that's the freshman who seduced the instructor! "She really went all out to get the instructor's special attention." "To be fair, that instructor is quite handsome, but he must be blind. "I heard she moved out of her old dorm and now has a room to herself. Is it to make it easier to invite the instructor over at night?" I shook my head helplessly. People with dirty minds see dirt everywhere! But these shameless remarks did give me some inspiration. A sudden idea came to me, and I deliberately had Emily spread the word. "I really saw the instructor go to Violet's dorm!" As soon as the news spread, Mila couldn't sit still. Late at night, she sneaked to my dorm with her phone, looking around furtively. I turned on my phone and deliberately played a video that could lead to wild imaginations. Hearing the sounds, Mila was both surprised and delighted. She immediately rushed to the security office. But when she burst into the security office, she was dumbfounded. 6 As the door crashed open, Mila screamed eagerly. "Security! Someone's messing around in girls' dorm 302. Hurry!" Her words got stuck in her throat when she saw who was sitting in the security office with the guard. "M-Mr. Bailey?" Mila was stunned. Completely stunned. Owen was supposed to be in Violet's dorm. How could this be? She blinked, unable to believe it. "What did you just say about dorm 302?" "Dorm 302" Facing Owen, she stammered, unable to say a word. She stole a glance at him and quickly changed her words, "N-Nothing." After saying that, she turned to run. "Stop!" Owen called out coldly. The last time she came to him saying Violet wasn't suitable for him, he was already furious. Now she was here spreading rumors again. Did she think he, as Violet's brother, was dead? Mila was terrified, her body trembling slightly as she slowly turned around. "M-Mr. Bailey."

Mila spoke, her body and voice both trembling. Owen, expressionless, said, "Did you just say someone is messing around in 302?" Mila's brain worked rapidly. She couldn't be wrong; the sounds coming from Violet's dorm were definitely those of intimacy. If the person inside wasn't the instructor, then that meant... She was messing around with another guy! Realizing this, Mila's eyes lit up and she suddenly became excited. She said eagerly, "Yes!" "Please, come with me and take a look!" She hoped to catch that little slut Violet in the act! So Owen could see her true colors. Completely break any thoughts he had of her! "Alright," Owen agreed readily and even called a few security guards to join. Mila was overjoyed and led the way proudly. Nearing dorm 302, she suggested in a hushed voice, "You better not knock. Just break the door open." "If you knock, it might alert the people inside and they'll jump out the window." Hearing the commotion through the door, I couldn't help but laugh. She was really quite smart. But I wondered how she'd feel when the door was broken open and she saw her own intimate video projected on the wall. 7 The school had rules against barging into the girls' dorms. Even the school security guards weren't allowed. So Mila's suggestion was not accepted. She stomped her feet anxiously, "I'm a girl. Can I just go in and take a look?" This... The guard looked at Owen, seemingly seeking his opinion, "This should be fine, right?" Before Owen could respond, Mila impatiently rushed toward dorm 302. To make it easier for her, I had unlocked the door in advance. With a light push, the door opened. She was overjoyed and deliberately opened the door wide, wishing the whole school could see. The next second. She froze in place, the smug smile on her face slowly fading. Almost instinctively, she shut the door, afraid others might see. I stood with my arms crossed, smiling as I watched her panic. "How do you like the gift I gave you?" Mila, having locked the door, glared angrily and lunged at me, cursing. "Violet, I'm going to kill you!" I easily grabbed her wrist. "You want to hit me?" With a brother in the military, I had learned grappling and martial arts techniques countless times. "Want to fight me? Naive!" Mila seemed provoked by my mocking expression, her face contorted. "I must kill you today!" She struggled with one hand while raising the other to slap me. I wasn't afraid at all and just moved my fingers slightly. "Ouch!" Her scream, as if she were being slaughtered, echoed throughout the floor. Not to mention the security guards she had called. All the other students who were sleeping were also awakened. Everyone hurriedly put on their clothes and came out to see what was happening. Meanwhile, the security guards and Owen, who were locked outside, were pounding on the door. "Open the door quickly!" The knocking grew louder, and the chatter of other students gradually joined in. Mila, both angry and anxious, was on the verge of tears. Those videos are still playing. If her classmates see them, how will she have the face to continue studying? For the sake of face, she had to stiffen her hair and bow her head. "What do you want?" I laughed. "Not much." "I apologize to you, please turn off the video." I just laughed. "Is this the tone of begging?" "I don't understand what you mean. What have you done to me that you want to apologize to me?" Mila bit her lip. I was not in a hurry and stretched my neck lazily. The knocking on the door was getting louder and louder, and a security guard even threatened to kick the door. Mila was in a hurry and had to admit, "I shouldn't have said anything about your high school life online." She knew how to avoid the important issues. But I didn't ask any more questions. After all, once the door was kicked open and everyone saw the video, it would be suspected of being spread, which was also illegal. I decided to quit while I was ahead, so I shook off Mila’s hand, turned around, and turned off the video. "You're the one who found this person, so go out and explain yourself now. I'm going to sleep now, so I won't see you off!" Mila had a worried look on her face. She slowly opened the door and walked out. "I'm sorry, I made a mistake." It was the middle of the night and she had to go to the security department for nothing. The security guard was naturally unhappy and sternly warned her not to do it again, otherwise he would report it to the school! Mila was so scared that she kept promising that it would never happen again. As for the students who ran out to watch the fun, they were sent back to rest, and the farce ended just like that. I thought that after this consequence, she would be quiet for a while. I never thought... She didn't take the initiative herself, but instead sent some person to disgust me.

8 The dorm door was pushed open. Two former roommates barged in aggressively. Nova said, "Violet, did you take Elena's necklace?" I was speechless while applying sunscreen. "Don't waste time talking to her, just find it!" Before I could react, the two of them started ransacking the place. They turned my wardrobe and bed into a complete mess. Emily rushed in and frantically tried to stop them. "You're going too far! It's illegal to search someone's belongings without permission!" Nova, with an arrogant look, said, "Stealing is illegal!" "If she didn't steal it, why not let us search? What is she so guilty about?" Emily was about to retort when a 'thud' sounded, something had fallen. All four looked and saw a dazzling sapphire necklace lying quietly on the ground. Nova exclaimed excitedly, "Elena, look, we found it!" Elena ran over and held the necklace in her hand, unable to let it go. Emily quickly stood by my side. "I believe the necklace is yours!" I smiled. "Of course, it's mine. It was a limited edition I received on my eighteenth birthday, the only one in the world. If it's a counterfeit, there are plenty of fake goods from Yewuu. I just didn't know if Elena's lost necklace was real or fake." "Violet, what do you have to say now?" Nova, feeling she had finally caught me, looked down her nose at me with arrogance. I shrugged and spread my hands, "Nothing to say." They boasted to Emily. "See? She admitted it herself, and you still believe her? How stupid can you be?" Emily was so angry she wanted to hit them, raising her fist, but I stopped her. They thought I was scared and arrogantly raised their chins, full of provocation. I didn't get angry. Instead, as they were about to step out of the dorm, I calmly added, "Call the police." "What?" Elena turned around, shocked. Panic flashed through her wide eyes. Nova, full of arrogance, screamed, "You still dare to call the police? "If the school finds out about this theft, you'll be expelled!" I nodded emphatically in agreement. "That makes it even more necessary to call the police." Elena became even more panicked. 9 The counselor arrived. The security guards also came. Elena took the initiative, claiming the necklace was hers and showed some photos as evidence. For a moment, everyone's gaze towards me changed unknowingly. Nova raised her eyebrow. "Violet, what else do you have to say?" "Just starting school and already being dishonest, what will happen in the future? "Teacher, this must be handled seriously!" The students gathered at the door were also chattering. "Oh my god, having a messy private life is one thing, but stealing? "It's scary to be classmates with someone like that." "So annoying! Can we expel someone with such bad behavior?" Facing the crowd's chatter, the counselor's face grew more serious. He asked me, "Violet, do you have anything to say?" Before I could speak, a cold male voice came from the door. He said firmly, "I can prove the necklace belongs to Violet!" Everyone turned to look. The person wasn't Owen. It was Elias, famous for his flashy Ferrari. Today, he was dressed in a beach vacation style, wearing sunglasses, looking incredibly handsome. Many girls were instantly smitten by him. "Wow, he's so handsome! "He's perfect, except he's blind for liking Violet. "Did he trade his brains for looks?" Even the counselor looked at him more gently. "Sir, what did you just say?"

10 Elias coolly took off his sunglasses, took the necklace from Elena's hand. "Hey!" Nova frowned, trying to stand up for Elena. But before she could finish, she heard... "You say the necklace is yours, can you tell everyone where you bought it?" Elena was at a loss. After a long pause, she bit her lip and stammered, "My dad gave it to me, I don't know." I laughed, "Your dad gave it to you?" Elias, playing along perfectly, raised his eyebrows and asked, "When did I get a daughter your age?" Huh? "This necklace was bought by me! It's a one-of-a-kind genuine item." "I bought it for my sister, when did it become a gift for my daughter?" "I'm a young man who hasn't even had a girlfriend, and now I'm a father because of you. My reputation is damaged, you owe me compensation!" The whole room erupted in astonishment. "So he's really her brother?" "Spreading such filthy rumors about siblings, how outrageous!" "Whoa! That necklace is worth over three hundred thousand! What's Violet's family background?" "Her brother drives a Ferrari, what do you think?" Elena's face turned red instantly. Next to her, Nova was still tugging at her sleeve desperately. "Elena, what's really going on?" "Didn't you say it was yours?" Elena's face turned pale. "I do have a similar one, but..." 11 "It's not genuine." The theft case ended hastily with Elena finding her fake necklace, and the whole incident was just a misunderstanding. The story of me having a wealthy brother became widely known. Those who had gossiped about me before now greeted me with smiles. Instead, Elena became the target of everyone's pointing fingers. Unable to bear the treatment, Elena went to confront Mila. "Didn't you say her family was from the countryside? How could she suddenly have a wealthy brother?" Mila was also frustrated. In three years of high school, she had never heard that Violet's family was so wealthy. Unwilling to give up, the two of them continued plotting against me. "Do this..." Unseen, I recorded their entire conspiracy. Of course. Just recording wasn't enough. Taking revenge was my style! So after Elena tampered with my military training uniform. I swapped it back without changing a thing. I waited for her to become the talk of the school at the parade ceremony. 12 On the day of the parade ceremony. Elena stood in the front row, head held high and chest out. But she kept turning back to look at me, unable to hide her excitement. Unexpectedly, while doing the goose step, her pants ripped with a loud rip, exposing her underwear. This caused a burst of laughter. Even though she later returned to the dorm with the counselor's help to change her pants, she had already become famous throughout the school. Afterward, she was furious and came to confront me. "Violet, was this your doing?" I feigned innocence. "You figured it out?" Elena was furious. I quickly added. "It was all Mila's idea." "What?" Elena was completely furious and went to confront Mila. This led to a spectacular catfight between them. But fearing the school's intervention, even though they beat each other seriously, they didn't dare tell the truth. When classmates asked what happened, the two of them were surprisingly in sync. "We accidentally fell." 13 The 14-day military training ended. Everyone wailed, "It's finally over. If it hadn't ended, I would've died." "Huh, my skin got darker. How can I get it back?" "The instructor is inhuman, he trained us to death! My legs still hurt." Only I felt reluctant. After all, the end of military training meant that Owen had to return to the army. Once he left, who knew when we would meet again. I complained that he was too harsh on me, but I eagerly ran to the school gate to see him off. Seeing him grin at me, my nose tingled, and I couldn't help but tear up. "Owen." I rushed over and hugged him tightly. "Silly girl, you're already a college student, why are you still crying?" "Study hard and become someone useful in the future!" I nodded vigorously. "Just like you!" Unfortunately, this scene was filmed by someone with ill intentions and was reported directly to the teacher. The teacher looked at the photos, his tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxing. "Oh, I thought it was a big deal." Mila was shocked, "Miss, isn't this a big deal?" "That's her brother, what's wrong with a hug?"

"Brother?" Mila didn't believe it at all, hysterical. "What a joke! The one driving the Ferrari is her brother, the instructor is also her brother, so all the men in the world are her brothers?" "Who knows if they're real brothers or special brothers!" While Mila was going crazy, I walked into the office with my father. Before I could say anything, my father exploded. "What, you have a problem with my family having more kids?" "Let me tell you, we paid the fines!" I felt ashamed, facepalming. "Is this something to be proud of?" Mila turned around at the sound, meeting my father's gaze, her pupils shaking. Her lips trembled, and after a long pause, she finally said, "Mr. Bailey." We were in the same class in high school, and my dad taught us physics, so Mila naturally recognized him. But compared to my dad's arrival, our relationship probably shocked her even more. Her face turned bright red, "You, you are..." "I am Violet's father, is there a problem?" Mila trembled lightly, and she finally staggered and collapsed to the ground. She laughed and cried. It turned out, she was just foolish without knowing it. 14 Following Mila's confession, those reports online were also investigated. All of them came from her. Even many of the comments were from paid posters she hired. It caused quite a stir throughout the school. Because of this, the school required her to make a public apology. Believing it was best to avoid further trouble, she bowed her head and admitted her mistake in front of all the students.. "Violet, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have spread rumors." While I remained calm, my classmates' emotions were more intense. "Is a simple apology enough for spreading such filthy rumors?" "A girl spreading nasty rumors about another girl, how much grudge does she hold?" "Not long ago, she pretended to be an insider, gossiping in our dorm. People like her are disgusting." "I heard that she was also behind framing Violet for theft." All the bad things she had done before were exposed. Even Elena stepped up and said, "She was the one who told me to do all those things! "The injuries on my face were also caused by her." Overnight, Mila became the most talked-about person on campus. No matter where she went, people pointed and talked about her. Her mental state completely broke down, and she called home crying, wanting to drop out. I didn't know what was said on the other end, but she screamed in despair, "How was I supposed to know it would turn out like this? If I'd known, I'd never have come to this lousy school. She can have it back!" Passing by, I sensed something peculiar. Considering her awful grades in high school, even if she had extraordinary luck, she couldn't have gotten into the same university as me. In this... Something was fishy! I immediately contacted my father and told him my bold guess. No worries until we checked, then we were shocked. Just as I suspected, she had used someone else's scores to get into this university. The girl whose identity she had stolen became mildly depressed from the shock of her poor results. Fortunately, after discovering this, my father promptly reported it to the education department, which quickly launched an investigation. Mila's family's act of using connections to steal someone else's scores could no longer be hidden. The girl and her family, upon learning the truth, went to the school demanding compensation from Mila for the ruined college life. At this time, Mila still didn't understand the seriousness of the situation and made outrageous remarks to the girl's family. "Being able to replace you is my skill. If you have the ability, go replace someone else! "Bumpkin, don't babble at me without power or influence. Be careful, or I'll make sure you can't even get into a vocational school!" The girl's family recorded these shocking words and posted them online. It instantly went viral online.

[My God, does she even hear herself? Does she think it's okay to steal someone else's scores?] [Another case of nepotism. The relevant departments should investigate thoroughly!] [Look at her ugly face. You can tell she's been using connections her whole life!] [It's been exposed; her family has connections.] [Her parents are businesspeople, and they think they can do anything with their dirty money!] [Latest news: Her dad has been listed as a dishonest person.] Now, not only could she not continue her studies, but even the relatives who helped her, along with her parents, were in trouble. They were soon investigated by the relevant departments. Her relatives lost their positions, and her father's company was found guilty of tax evasion, unfair competition, and other issues, leading to imprisonment. She and her mother were left with their house seized by the court, and their car taken away, leaving them without anything. It was pitiful. As for the girl whose scores she had stolen, after the investigation by the education department, she was able to return to school. Seeing her with a ponytail, running energetically on the campus track, I smiled happily. Bad people would eventually be punished, and good people could finally get the justice they deserved. Good. Really good. 15 I saw Mila again during my first university vacation. My parents and Elias picked me up and brought me back to Soothy City, where we ran into her and her mother at a small restaurant. Her mother was washing dishes at the restaurant, while she sat dumbly in a corner at the entrance. Passersby looked at them like they were a joke. Seeing me look over, my father sighed and patiently explained, "Her dad was arrested, and without any income, her mother had to come out and wash dishes." "As for her..." "She couldn't handle the blow and had a mental breakdown." It turned out that her foolish look wasn't an act; she really had lost her mind. But I didn't feel sorry for her. If the exam score fraud hadn't been discovered, it could very well have been that poor girl ending up like this. This was purely her own doing; she had no one else to blame! "Violet, look here." Elias held up his phone, excited to take a picture of me. Hearing him, I turned my head and smiled, making a peace sign at Elias. At the time, I was too happy to notice that Mila had spotted me because of Elias' call. When we got home that night, Elias sent me the photo. In the corner of the photo, I clearly saw Mila's fierce eyes staring into the camera. It sent a chill through me. Could it be that her mental state hadn't completely broken down? 16 On the fifth day of vacation. At the high school reunion. Unexpectedly, I saw Mila again. She no longer looked dirty and foolish like she did at the restaurant. She was dressed in a crisp coat and wore seductive makeup, looking as proud as she did before. Her arrival surprised the other classmates as well. After all, her incident had once caused a sensation online. Given the circumstances, she still had the nerve to attend the reunion. She really was shameless. Many classmates gathered and whispered among themselves. "Could she be here for Ryan?" My class president for three years was both a top student and handsome, and many girls were infatuated with him. Mila especially wrote him many love letters. Her crush on Ryan was well-known to everyone. Now, coming to the reunion with such a thick skin, everyone thought it could only be for Ryan. Perhaps it was because of the look in her eyes in the photo, but I had a hunch she was coming for me. The keen instincts my parents had cultivated in me kicked in when she appeared, and I secretly sent a message to Elias.

We should never harm others, but we must always guard against those who might harm us. If she did something outrageous, it would be good to be prepared. In fact, it was thanks to my smart thinking that I informed Elias in advance. Otherwise. The consequences would have been unimaginable. 17 We were already college students, and some classmates organized a drinking party. The boys were all very enthusiastic, and some girls were eager to join in too. But some said they wouldn't drink alcohol and would use soft drinks instead. I was one of them. To be safe, I poured my own juice and didn't let anyone else touch it. But even with all my caution, I still fell victim. My head felt dizzy, my legs were weak, and my vision became increasingly blurry. I stumbled into the bathroom, immediately reaching for my phone to contact Elias. But before I could dial, two burly thugs burst in, grabbed my arms, and started dragging me out. I wanted to scream for help. But my throat felt glued shut, and I couldn't make a sound. I wanted to struggle. My legs and arms were limp and powerless, unable to exert any strength. I gritted my teeth and prayed silently in my heart. "Elias, please come quickly!" With no one to save me, I was quickly dragged out of the bathroom. In the dimly lit hallway, my blurry vision vaguely caught a familiar sight. It was her. Mila. She twirled a lock of hair around her finger, giving me a sinister smile. As if she were saying, "Violet, go to hell!" With just a quick glance, the two thugs pulled me into the stairwell. Worried about being seen in the elevator, they dragged me down the stairs. As we neared the first floor, footsteps approached, making them nervous. They tried to lift me and run. But at that moment, a pair of black shoes came into view. My heavy head tilted up, and I saw a stern, ice-cold face in front of me. I opened my mouth to call out, but no sound came out. The thug blocking our way, enraged, shouted, "Get out of the way!" With a cold laugh, the man lifted his foot and kicked. "Ouch!" With a scream like a slaughtered pig, one thug was kicked back, hitting the stairs behind him with a crash that shook the building. The force was so great it felt like the stairs had been dented. In my daze, I smiled faintly. Taking on Owen in a fight, they were practically courting death! The other thug tried to fight but was pinned down by Elias, who beat him black and blue, making him scream. I was successfully rescued by my two brothers and taken to the hospital. "0-Owen why are you back?" Every year during Christmas, Owen couldn't come home for the reunion, so his sudden appearance filled me with surprise and joy. "If I didn't come back, do you think Elias could handle this situation?" "Hey!" Elias retorted. When Owen wasn't home, wasn't he the one taking care of our parents and sister? Now he was acting like the big boss? Elias, feeling wronged, started shouting at him. Listening to their bicker, I felt very happy despite my weakness. After a thorough examination, I was found to be fine. As for the two thugs and their mastermind Mila, they were all taken away by the police. What awaited them was a prison sentence of over ten years. 18 The Christmas arrived, and we finally had a rare reunion. Watching the fireworks outside, I clasped my hands together and silently wished, "May my whole family be safe and healthy, and may everything go smoothly."