Chapter 115
Qiao Family were surprised enough to see such a man in a suit suddenly appearing at the door of the house. Now they heard what he said, they were so shocked that they didn't speak for a long time.
With little Dong Yun's situations, can she go to the capital's Choir?
It wasn't that little Dong Yun's voice was bad. Just that her appearance wasn't good-looking. This time the school made such a stir because they dislike little Dong Yun's appearance.
Little Dong Yun was very confident, but no matter how strong her heart was, she can't stand against the repeated blows of others. Not to mention that she was only an eight-and-a-half-year-old child.
Little Dong Yun was indeed damaged this time.
When she came back from the police station that day, she didn't speak for most of the day.
The young and old of Qiao Family came up to comfort her for a long time. Only then, she asked everyone with tears in her small eyes if she was ugly.
Little Dong Yun wasn't good-looking, but everyone in Qiao Family was used to it and didn't find her ugly. Not to mention that she was very sensible and good at taking care of her younger brothers at a young age.
They remember when she was four years old, there was an hooligan in the production team who owed money by gambling outside and wanted to kidnap one or two children to pay off the debt.
The twins were only three and a half years old at the time; young and good-looking. The two little dumplings looked exactly the same. Such children can sell the best at a good price. After half a month of squatting, he finally found a chance to knock out the twins and prepare to take them. Unanticipated, little Dong Yun to jump out at this time.
Little Dong Yun jumped over and bit the hooligan's arm without any hesitation. The hooligan slapped her face swollen and she still didn't let go. It was because of little Dong Yun's interruption that the hooligan failed to carry the twins away.
After that incident, the twins became more and more fond of Elder Cousin Sister Dong Yun. They even took the initiative to say outside that they were triplets.
Although people with eyes didn't believe this, it didn't prevent the three from having a good relationship.
Although the year head and the female teacher were a bit overboard this time, it wasn't to the point of dismissal in normal occasion. It was just that Qiao Family didn't want to let it go and persisted on seeking justice for little Dong Yun.
So when Ren Ke Zhong proposed to take little Dong Yun away, everyone's first reaction was to ask him if he really didn't care about little Dong Yun's appearance. Or was their another motive?
"For a school to have such directors, it's a tragedy. It's not wrong for such a person to be fired!"
When Ren Ke Zhong heard what Qiao Family said, he was stunned and couldn't wrap his mind around. Once he heard Qiao Family's recount on what the school had done to little Dong Yun, his face turned red with anger.
"As for what you are worried about, it won't happen. Entering a choir is different from choosing a host. The host requires not only a good tone, but also good facial features. While the choir values the voice. It's not an exaggeration to say that Dong Yun's voice is the sweetest and most high-resolution voice I have ever seen!"
Of course, it would be best if one could have both the voice and the good looks. Still, whether it was the voice or the look, it's all innate. One can't force it. One shouldn't use this to attack a child who was only eight and a half years old!
If they think little Dong Yun wasn't pretty enough, they might as well not choose her from the beginning.
However, the school directors need her voice and want her to hide in the back, away from sight at the same time. Basically, putting the honor that belongs to her on others.
Not to mention that she, a child, can't bear it. Even an adult can't accept such an unfair thing!
At the thought that her youngest daughter could be selected to go to the choir in the capital, Wan Chun Ju's face flushed with excitement: "Com... Comrade Ren, let me ask you this. Do you we have to pay for going to the choir in the capital?"
Ren Ke Zhong answered: "No. The group will take care of food and accommodation. There's a monthly subsidy of 50 yuan!"
Hearing this, Wan Chun Ju was so excited that she almost jumped up: "...Fifty yuan! Is, what you say true?"
Fifty yuan a month meant six hundred yuan a year!
Little Dong Yun was only eight and a half years old now. If she stayed in the choir until she was eighteen, she would have a total of seven or eight thousand yuan when including the subsidies for the New Year and festivals!
After going through classes and tutoring these days, Wan Chun Ju had been able to count. Although it wasn't fast, she finally calculated the number after going through her fingers.
She giggled in joy like an old hen. Afterward, her eyes rolled and she passed out.
Ren Ke Zhong: ? ? ?
Ren Ke Zhong was taken aback. How could a perfectly fine person faint just like that?
Qiao Family's calmness, made him too embarrassed to be too agitated.
Qiao Xiu Zhi felt embarrassed. She ordered her eldest son, "Still not dragging your wife back?"
Qiao Zhen Guo acknowledged, carried his wife like a sack, and ran away.
Ren Ke Zhong took in Qiao Family's unfazed appearance and coughed: "This is a rare opportunity. I hope you will consider. I will leave Yunlai Town in three days. Before my departure, I will come over again!"
Qiao Xiu Zhi nodded: "No problem. We will consider it carefully."
After she finished speaking, she asked An ping to send the guest out.
Once Ren Ke Zhong left, Qiao Family sat down to discuss the matter together.
Qiao Xiu Zhi first asked little Dong Yun's opinion: "Dong Yun, do you want to go?"
Little Dong Yun leaned into Da Qiao's arms. Her dark eyes blinked and she replied in a clear voice, "Grandmother, I want to go. I like to sing!"
If it were a normal situation, she would definitely not go back to participate in school activities after suffering this much grievance!
But because she loved singing so much, she still wanted to participate even when she was treated unfairly and almost beaten.
Da Qiao remembered the grievances her younger sister had suffered recently and couldn't help reaching out to rub her hair.
Under her elder sister's touch, little Dong Yun was like a kitten; looking ugly and well-behaved.
Qiao Xiu Zhi nodded: "Since you want to go, then Grandmother will not stop you. But you are still small. If you go to the capital alone, the family will not be at ease. That's why, Grandmother plans to let you go after half a year."
As for why it was half a year later, it was connected to An Ping.
This June, An Ping will take the college entrance examination. Although he don't want to study, Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan still require him to complete his studies.
After the results of the college entrance examination are released, Qiao Family will move to the capital if An Ping can be admitted to some college in the capital. If not, the family will still move to the capital.
Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan had been thinking about their children and their grandchildren's future since their second son and youngest son resignation from the food factory.
Second Son, Qiao Zhen Jun, was going to expand the grocery store, while Youngest Son, Qiao Zhen Min, was going to enter the transportation industry. There was only first branch left. He had been attached to his two younger brothers from the beginning.
Although Qiao Zhen Jun and Qiao Zhen Min don't mind, it wasn't a long-term solution. First branch should be independent!
They decided to split up the family after An Ping's college entrance examination result. But it wasn't yet the time to say.
Three days later, when Ren Ke Zhong came to the door again, Qiao Xiu Zhi told the other party their decision.
Although Ren Ke Zhong found it a bit unfortunate that he couldn't take Qiao Dong Yun straight away, Qiao Family's consideration was understandable. At least, they didn't refuse.
To prevent Qiao Dong Yun from being robbed by choirs elsewhere, he later went out to buy a lot of things for Qiao Family and reminded Qiao Family to bring Qiao Dong Yun to the capital in half a year.
Qiao Family promised that they will bring little Dong Yun there. Only then, Ren Ke Zhong left with confidence.
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After this incident, calmness returned to Qiao Family again.
It was just that in the school, the teachers and directors became more polite to Qiao Family's children. Qiao Family had always kept a low profile and never publicized their relationship with Shen Family, so not many people have known about it over the years.
What's more, Qiao Family's children were all talented, either with good brains and good grades, or with other talents. Many schools were rushing to snatch them.
If the school didn't take it seriously, it will be too late for them to regret it when Qiao Family's children get snatched away by other schools!
Spring turned to summer, and the weather got warmer.
Qiao Zhen Jun opened a supermarket in the town, named Good Luck store.
Although the name was popular, it was very popular and elegant. Such a name was easy to understand and had a good meaning. It made the store famous on the first day.
With the fresh business model, solid discounts, and many rare things that can’t be bought locally. many people went to the store to buy things on the first day; almost jam-packed to the point that the store burst!
All the children of Qiao Family went to the store to help serve the guests. Wei Family's elders helped by cooking and bringing food to them. Shen Family helped to publicize it everywhere; getting neighbors, friends and relatives to join in.
Qiao Family's members were so busy all day that they felt cramps in their hands and feet. But when they saw the day's turnover, all the hard work and fatigue suddenly vanished.
This time, Qiao Zhen Min didn't hold any stake. While, Qiao Zhen Guo still partner with Qiao Zhen Min. At the sight of this much earning, Wan Chun Ju's mouth almost reached her ears. Quite a terrifying sight.
Qiao Zhen Guo spoke, "Wife, don't laugh. You'll scare the guests!"
"You're right! I can't scare all the guests away. Zhen Guo, say, should I wrap a face towel around my face?"
If it was in the past, Wan Chun Ju would definitely be furious. But this time, she felt that what he said was very reasonable!
Everyone: "..."
This couple! One dare to speak and the other dare to listen!
Qiao Zhen Guo considered it for a while and shook his head: "Better not. Too neither fish or fowl. Just don't laugh like a fool!"
Wan Chun Ju nodded like a pecking hen: "Okay, I won't smile tomorrow!"
Qiao Zhen Guo suddenly exclaimed: "Wife, I just said an idiom. Neither fish or fowl. Most suitable to describe you!"
Wan Chun Ju: "How do you write this idiom? Write it out for me to see. Since it describes me, I will remember it!"
Everyone: "…………"
Sure enough, what kind of pot goes with what kind of lid!
One month after Good Luck supermarket's opening, Qiao Zhen Min's Anshun Transportation Company successfully established in Nanshan County!
Anshun's name mean safe and smoothness.
For those who do transportation, they were most afraid of accidents during transportation. So everyone felt this name was wonderful.
Speaking of which, Qiao Zhen Min came back from Nanshan County on purpose when he chose the name. He got Da Qiao to help him choose it.
He felt that Da Qiao was a very lucky person. What happened to little Wan-er back then and various things that happened later had proved this.
And the name of Second Elder Brother's store was named by Da Qiao. What was the result?
Business was booming, wasn't it?
He also wanted the guest to come safely and smoothly. That's why, he came back on purpose. After getting the name, he gave Da Qiao a big red envelope!
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On the opening day, Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan took a group of children to Nanshan County.
Except for An Ping, who didn't go because he was about to take the college entrance examination, all the other children went.
An Ping watched his younger siblings head out and his tears almost fell. He felt like an abandoned pitiful one.
Qiao Zhen Min's transportation company partnered with a man named Wu Kang Bao. He was the one who introduced him to the county's transportation work.
After Qiao Zhen Min and Shi Qin Xin divorced, the transportation company deliberately ignored Qiao Zhen Min and kicked him out of the high earning team. Wu Kang Bao was very angry for his buddy.
Later, when Qiao Zhen Min left the transportation company, he felt there was no point and left soon after. Unexpectedly, because of this, it save his life in the end!
Therefore, Wu Kang Bao believed Qiao Zhen Min to be a lucky person and had a better relationship with him. When Qiao Zhen Min proposed to set up a transportation company with him, he agreed without thinking.
Qiao Zhen Min asked him at the time, "You believe me that much? Not going to give it some thought?"
Wu Kang Bao put an arm on his shoulder and replied, "What is there to think about? There will definitely be meat when eating with you!"
Except for Qiao Zhen Min, Qiao Family had developed very well in the last few years. He felt that Qiao Family must have done a good job in Feng Shui. So as long as he follow Qiao Zhen Min, he will definitely make money!
In addition to having channels and abilities, the most important thing was the character of the partner in a partnership business. In this aspect, Wu Kang Bao had no worries!
The company's office was rented. A total space of more than 100 square meters. It was renovated with a reception area, an office, a lounge, and etc. It seem like the real deal.
After Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan came with their children, the auspicious time arrived. Qiao Zhen Min and Wu Kang Bao lit the prepared firecrackers.
The "crackling" sound of firecrackers sounded, signaling everyone's hope for prosperity from now on.
Because Chu Sheng Mei was one of the investors, she brought her daughter, little Mi Bao over this day.
Little Mi Bao was only five years old. She was fair and tender. On her head was two buns. When she meet people, a toothy smile appear; quite cute and adorable.
Little Mi Bao looked more like Du Zhuo Cheng; especially her eyes, which were almost the same. Her personality was more like Chu Sheng Mei though. She loved to laugh and wasn't afraid of strangers. Soon, she became tight-knit with Qiao Family's children.
Chu Sheng Mei had taken out so much money to do business this time. Initially, she didn't want to let her in-laws know, but the paper couldn't contain the fire. It was discovered in the end.
The in-laws were furious when they found out and scolded her; saying that her brain entered the water. What if she lose the money after investing so much?
They even suspected that she was using money to raise wild men. Some of the money was earned by their son. The two of them cried and scolded; which had attracted the neighbors.
That time, Chu Sheng Mei was extremely mad. She didn't retreat though.
She put down her foot on the spot. She had already taken out the money and was impossible to get it back. If they continued to fight, she would leave with little Mi Bao and never let them find them!
Her in-laws were frightened and stared at her with wide eyes. They were rendered speechless for a long time.
Since Du Zhuo Cheng committed suicide, they have used it to morally kidnap Chu Sheng Mei from time to time. In conclusion, they wanted to mentally control her and make her feel guilty. This way, she wouldn't think about remarrying.
Although they still have daughters, married out daughters were poured out water. After the death of their son, they began to worry that there would be no one to provide for them or serve them when they were old. So they didn't want their daughter-in-law to remarry.
Maybe at the beginning, they felt injustice for their son. But gradually, it changed due to selfishness.
But no matter what their purpose was, it was unfair to Chu Sheng Mei.
In the past few months, she had swallowed her voice for her daughter. But she had discovered that some people were born lowly. The better you treat them, the more overboard they go; thinking that you are afraid of them!
So Chu Sheng Mei didn't plan to endure it any longer. She was going to live her way!
If the two elders stop now and don't stir anything again, she will give them old age care for the sake of dead Du Zhuo Cheng and the fact that they were little Mi Bao's grandparents.
However, if they continued act up or try to control her, then sorry, go chill wherever is cool!
Ever since Chu Sheng Mei toughened up, her parents-in-law didn't dare to make trouble anymore. Although they would occasionally mumble and make some unpleasant remarks, she wouldn't bother with them as long as they didn't do it in front of her.
Her in-laws weren't happy about her bringing little Mi Bao over this time. Under her insistence, the two finally backed away and agreed.
When Qiao Zhen Min saw Chu Sheng Mei, his eyes lit up.
But what he didn't know was that there was someone with brighter eyes than him; like a hungry wolf at night!
This person was none other than his partner, Wu Kang Bao.
Wu Kang Bao raked his hair with his claws before greeting her with a grin: "Sheng Mei, you are finally here! We were still talking about you just now. You should had call me. I would had pick you up at the station!"
Chu Sheng Mei smilingly replied: "No need. It's not far from the station. It's very convenient for me to come here."
Since she thought it through, Chu Sheng Mei no longer made it difficult for herself. And after taking Da Qiao's jade beads, her body got better day by day.
After half a year of recuperation, her complexion was even more rosy and lustrous than before. Her whole person glowed with radiance.
Actually, Chu Sheng Mei was only 30 years old this year. She was young and beautiful. Her family background was also great. It was very easy for her to to remarry if she want. Which was why her in-laws keep suppressing and defending against her.
Wu Kang Bao continued to be courteous: "It's not far. But you and little Mi Bao are pretty and cute. I'm worried that you will be kidnapped halfway!"
Chu Sheng Mei covered her mouth and giggled: "You're exaggerating."
Wu Kang Bao nodded heavily: "I'm not..."
Qiao Zhen Min watched the two of them chat happily from the side. His heart throbbed with coldness.
He had noticed that Wu Kang Bao was too attentive to Chu Sheng Mei before, but he never thought about it as Wu Kang Bao's personality had always been like this. He was very good at pleasing women.
Wu Kang Bao was two years younger than him and had one marriage. His ex-wife was an educated youth from the city. After the country resumed the college entrance examination, his ex-wife insisted on taking the college entrance examination. After getting admitted, she filed for divorce at once and abandoned him and their son.
Wu Kang Bao agreed to the divorce in a fit of anger. Afterward, he cared for his son alone. Still, because of this, he became very casual about relationship. A little like playing around.
Before, it was just him and those imprudent women voluntarily mess around. So why did he reach out to Chu Sheng Mei this time?
Was he serious?
Or prepared to play around like before?
If it was the latter, he will never let him off!
But if it was the former, can he be willing to let go and give blessings?
Qiao Zhen Min's eyes fell on her smiling face. Sourness surged in his heart.
Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan noticed their youngest son's gaze and looked at each other. They said nothing though.
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It was unknown if it was due to the good luck brought by Da Qiao, but the company received an order on the first day it opened.
Although the profit wasn't large, it was a good start. Everyone was very excited and happy.
At noon, Qiao Zhen Min took the group to the restaurant for a meal.
The one they went to was the one he and Chu Sheng Mei went to before. Don't know if it was because the enemy meet on narrow road, they met Shi Qin Xin again!
Shi Qin Xin obviously didn't expect to see Qiao Family. Her eyes swept across Qiao Family and finally fell on Qiao Dong Wan.
Her expression suddenly became excited.
Over the years, she had been condemned by her conscience, especially after Qiao Zhen Min said that to her.
Qiao Dong Wan's gaze calmly swept across her face. Then she calmly turned her head and continued to talk to Da Qiao.
Shi Qin Xin thought Qiao Dong Wan had forgotten her because she was too little at the time. Still, she was still a little disappointed.
Da Qiao recognized Shi Qin Xin at first sight.
She was worried that Younger Sister would recall the unhappy things when she was small. So she latched onto Younger Sister and kept talking to distract her.
However, Qiao Dong Wan was calm throughout. Like Shi Qin Xin, she assumed Younger had forgotten due to being too small back then.
Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan had recognized Shi Qin Xin, but no one went up to say hello.
When seating, Qiao Zhen Min originally wanted to sit next to Chu Sheng Mei, but Wu Kang Bao got ahead of him again.
His heart chilled x2.
Shi Qin Xin's eyes have been focused on this side. When she saw this scene, her eyes flashed.
Qiao Zhen Min had always been generous to his family. He ordered a large table of good meat and dishes. This made people at other tables envy.
Shi Qin Xin's husband, Mao Da Lin commented in a sour tone, "Tsk tsk tsk, if this were in the past, people like them would definitely be labelled as capitalists and get locked in the farm!"
Shi Qin Xin lowered her head upon hearing this. A look of disgust flashed in her eyes.
As he got older, Mao Da Lin gained more and more bad habits; almost to the point of being unbearable!
It would had been fine if she hadn't encountered Qiao Zhen Min before. But since the last time she met Qiao Zhen Min, she couldn't help comparing him with Qiao Zhen Min. After the comparison, she felt more and more uncomfortable.
If it wasn't for a moment of decision, she would still with Qiao Zhen Min now. They will have their own children and she will not be like this now!
The more she thought about it, the more she hated Mao Da Lin and the more unsatisfied she was.
It was just that she didn't dare to openly show it.
This time, she and her husband came to Nanshan County because her husband had an aunt here. The aunt's children died early and was left a large amount of asset. So she wanted to choose one of several nephews to adopt.
Her husband aimed for this spot with a must-win heart. So the family had moved here in the past few months. Like a dog, they pleased his aunt. However, his aunt's character was acerbic and picky. Simply unbearable.
At this moment, Qiao Dong Wan whispered, "Elder Sister, I'm going to the toilet. You going?"
Da Qiao shook her head: "I don't want to. But if you want me to accompany you, I..."
Qiao Dong Wan interrupted her with a smile: "No need. I'm not a three-year-old child. I'll go alone."
Saying that, she stood up and headed to the bathroom.
Shi Qin Xin, who was sitting in the corner, noticed this scene. Her heart moved. She rushed to say she was going to the toilet and hurriedly chased after her.
The toilet wasn't in the restaurant. One had to walk for a while to an alley.
While Shi Qin Xin was following her, she suddenly found that she had lost Qiao Dong Wan. There was no one in the alley and no one in the toilet.
What was going on?
She searched the alley and toilet a few times. Her face gradually showed an anxious expression.
She can't come out for too long, or Aunt will criticize her again!
Just when she was about to go back, Qiao Dong Wan appeared out of nowhere. Her cold gaze stared at her, "Are you looking for me?"
Shi Qin Xin looked at her in surprise: "Little Wan-er, you, do you still remember me?"
Qiao Dong Wan smiled coldly: "Of course I remember. I remember that you were pushed by your ex-husband. I also remember that you said I pushed you down and caused your miscarriage!"
Shi Qin Xin's face turned completely white with a "swoosh": "Little, Little Wan-er...I..."
"You came here in such a hurry because you want to apologize to me?" Qiao Dong Wan had a strange smile on the corner of her mouth.
Shi Qin Xin nodded as if pounding garlic: "Yes, little Wan-er, it was... my bad. I blew it!"
Compared to Shi Qin's agitation, Qiao Dong Wan was very calm from beginning to end. Eerily calm: "So?"
Shi Qin was stumped at this response: "So... little Wan-er, will you forgive me?"
Qiao Dong Wan laughed, but the smile didn't reach her eyes: "Isn't it important to forgive? Or do you think that after I forgive you, you will be able to remarry my dad? Stop dreaming!"
Shi Qin Xin's most dirty thoughts were exposed. Her face turned red and white: "I...I didn't..."
The smile on the corner of Qiao Dong Wan's mouth disappeared. Her whole appeared more frigid: "I don't care whether did or did not. I came out to warn you. You better not go near my family, otherwise you will lose everything you have now one by one!"
After speaking, she ignored Shi Qin Xin and turned to leave.
Shi Qin Xin watched the tall back of the little girl and didn't move for a long time.
This wasn't the little Wan-er from her memory; a shy and timid little girl who smiled very cutely. The girl in front of her was unfamiliar and scary!
Back at the restaurant, Da Qiao saw Younger Sister return and hurriedly asked, "Why did you go for so long? Little Dong Yun was worried that you fell into the toilet!"
Qiao Dong Wan turned around and pinched little Dong Yun's nose. With a purse of her lips, she smiled: "I'm found the wrong place."
Seeing that she didn't look like she was lying, Da Qiao clipped a piece of spare ribs and put it in her bowl: "Eat more. Why do I feel like you are getting thinner?"
Qiao Dong Wan put the spare ribs in her mouth and sweetly grinned: "Then I will listen to Elder Sister and eat more."
Seeing Younger Sister so obedient, Da Qiao clipped her some delicious food.
Seeing this, little Dong Yun pushed over the bowl and coquettishly said, "Elder Sister, I want too. You can't be too partial!"
Da Qiao couldn't help laughing: "Okay, I'm not partial. You all get it!"
The twins hurriedly pushed over their bowl: "Elder Sister, us too!"
Everyone will smile when they see a group of children so close to each other.
Shi Qin Xin walked back with a pale face. When she passed by Qiao Family's table, she couldn't help but glance at Qiao Dong Wan.
Qiao Dong Wan raised her head and grimly smiled at her.
She trembled with fright and stumbled away as if she had seen a ghost.
Soon, the voices of woman and man scolding sounded from the table in the corner.
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Qiao Family didn't go back that day. Instead, they stayed in the hotel here.
Chu Family offered for them to stay at their home, but Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan refused.
There were too many people in the group. With so many people, it will cause great inconvenience to the other party. Not to mention, Chu Sheng Mei mother and daughter will stay there.
Chu Family didn't insist after this; only told them to visit their home tomorrow.
Qiao Xiu Zhi jollily agreed.
Qiao Zhen Min sent his parents and the children to the hotel. As he was about to leave, his mom stopped him.
Qiao Xiu Zhi bluntly uttered: "What's the matter with you and Sheng Mei?"
Qiao Zhen Min didn't expect his mom to ask about this. All at once, his face turned red and he stammered: "...I, we, there's nothing."
Qiao Xiu Zhi said, "Your eyes is glued on the other person. You say there's nothing? Think everyone's eyes are blind?"
Qiao Zhen Min's ears turned red. He scratched his head and responded, "Mom, I think Sheng Mei is lovely."
Since his divorce from Shi Qin Xin, he had never thought of remarrying; just want to raise his daughter well and not cause her any more harm.
Only this time, the more he came into contact with Chu Sheng Mei, the more attracted he was to her.
Qiao Xiu Zhi stated, "If you really think she is good, then hurry up and seize the opportunity. Don't hesitate!"
Qiao Zhen Min appeared on the spot: "Mom, it's not that I don't want to take the opportunity. I'm worried that Dong Wan...she will be against it."
Last time when he remarried, his daughter was little and couldn't ask her for her opinion. Now that she had grown up, he must ask for her opinion if he want to remarry. If she doesn't agree, then he may not get married.
And Wu Kang Bao was also a problem. He didn't want to affect the friendship between the two because of this.
Qiao Xiu Zhi was silent for a while before uttering, "Dong Wan is a sensible child. If you are sure, you can discuss with her."
Youngest Son was only 33 years old this year. This age was still young. He had been single for eight years in order to take care of his daughter; which was enough.
What's more, she felt Chu Sheng Mei was good. If it were another woman, maybe she wouldn't talk too much about it tonight.
Qiao Zhen Min pondered for a while before nodding his head: "I know. Mom, I'll handle it!"
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On the way back, Qiao Zhen Min kept thinking about how to converse to Wu Kang Bao.
Unexpectedly, when he returned to the rented place, he found Wu Kang Bao with two bottles of beer in his hand and waiting for him at the door.
Seeing him coming, he grinned and complained, "Why did it take you so long to come back? My body is about to feed all the mosquitoes around your house!"
Qiao Zhen Min quickened his pace, took out his key, and asked, "It's so late, why did you come to find me?"
Wu Kang Bao shook the beer in his hand and answered, "Come to find you for a drink!"
Qiao Zhen Min guessed from his attitude that he also wanted to make his stance clear and couldn't help but get tangled up again.
Don't know if he was too greedy as he didn't want to give up his best bud or the woman!
After entering the room, Wu Kang Bao casually sat down on the sofa and opened the lid of the beer, "Old Fifth, do you think Sheng Mei will agree if I pursue her?"
Qiao Zhen Min was about to bring some peanuts to pair with the alcohol. Hearing his words, his hands shook and everything fell to the ground.
Wu Kang Bao glanced at him and continued: "Sheng Mei is pretty and has a bright and direct personality. Before, because of little Hao's mom, I thought that all women were selfish. But since I met Sheng Mei, I discovered that she is different from most women."
Qiao Zhen Min picked up the stuffs. His heart became more and more knotted: "Kang Bao, are your feeling toward Sheng Mei sincere? If you are sincere, I'll..."
Wu Kang Bao raised his eyebrows and looked at him: "You'll what?"
Qiao Zhen Min sighed, sat down on the sofa beside him, and replied, "I... still can't give you blessing! Because I also like Sheng Mei!"
Wu Kang Bao was stunned for a moment Then his head threw back and he laughed loudly: "You! I thought you would step back and let us be together. Truly wonderful, Qiao Zhen Min!"
Qiao Zhen Min received a hit from him. His brows furrowed in pain.
In fact, at that moment just now, he had the idea of stepping back. However, he didn't want to let go in the end!
He stared at Wu Kang Bao and stated, "Let's compete. We got to agree, no matter who Sheng Mei chooses to be with in the end, the friendship between us will remain the same!"
Wu Kang Bao raised his head and took a sip of beer: "No need!"
Qiao Zhen Min was stunned; not getting his meaning.
Wu Kang Bao continued: "I step back and give you my blessing!"
Qiao Zhen Min was completely taken by surprise: "You... didn't you just say that you like Sheng Mei?"
Wu Kang Bao sighed and answered: "I think Sheng Mei is different from other women, but unfortunately the other party's eyes will seek you from time to time. How could I not step back! But if you said you'll give us your blessing, I will pursue to the end even when the person Sheng Mei like is you!"
Qiao Zhen Min was surprised when he heard these words: "You mean Sheng Mei, she toward me..."
Wu Kang Bao's expression displayed impatience: "I say, old Fifth, you should at least restrain your expression. I am heartbroken right now!"
The grin at the corner of Qiao Zhen Min's mouth grew even bigger: "I'm sorry, brother, I really can't restrain myself!"
"****!"
Qiao Family stayed in Nanshan County for a day before going back. After all, the children had to go back to school.
Chu Sheng Mei wanted to go back to work in Baocheng County. But before going back, Qiao Zhen Min asked her out alone.
In order to have a date with Chu Sheng Mei, Qiao Zhen Min got up early in the morning to take a shower and shave.
He put on a suit and a bow tie he had recently bought and slicked his hair again.
But as soon as he left, he regretted it.
It was early summer now. The temperature outside was at least 28 degrees. He wore a long-sleeved suit out and about; he felt like a fool!
The eyes of pedestrians on the road all fell on him; it made him more and more uncomfortable.
Standing on the side of the street, he felt as if he had become an animal on display in a zoo.
At this moment, a voice chimed from behind—
"Elder Brother Zhen Min?"
Qiao Family were surprised enough to see such a man in a suit suddenly appearing at the door of the house. Now they heard what he said, they were so shocked that they didn't speak for a long time.
With little Dong Yun's situations, can she go to the capital's Choir?
It wasn't that little Dong Yun's voice was bad. Just that her appearance wasn't good-looking. This time the school made such a stir because they dislike little Dong Yun's appearance.
Little Dong Yun was very confident, but no matter how strong her heart was, she can't stand against the repeated blows of others. Not to mention that she was only an eight-and-a-half-year-old child.
Little Dong Yun was indeed damaged this time.
When she came back from the police station that day, she didn't speak for most of the day.
The young and old of Qiao Family came up to comfort her for a long time. Only then, she asked everyone with tears in her small eyes if she was ugly.
Little Dong Yun wasn't good-looking, but everyone in Qiao Family was used to it and didn't find her ugly. Not to mention that she was very sensible and good at taking care of her younger brothers at a young age.
They remember when she was four years old, there was an hooligan in the production team who owed money by gambling outside and wanted to kidnap one or two children to pay off the debt.
The twins were only three and a half years old at the time; young and good-looking. The two little dumplings looked exactly the same. Such children can sell the best at a good price. After half a month of squatting, he finally found a chance to knock out the twins and prepare to take them. Unanticipated, little Dong Yun to jump out at this time.
Little Dong Yun jumped over and bit the hooligan's arm without any hesitation. The hooligan slapped her face swollen and she still didn't let go. It was because of little Dong Yun's interruption that the hooligan failed to carry the twins away.
After that incident, the twins became more and more fond of Elder Cousin Sister Dong Yun. They even took the initiative to say outside that they were triplets.
Although people with eyes didn't believe this, it didn't prevent the three from having a good relationship.
Although the year head and the female teacher were a bit overboard this time, it wasn't to the point of dismissal in normal occasion. It was just that Qiao Family didn't want to let it go and persisted on seeking justice for little Dong Yun.
So when Ren Ke Zhong proposed to take little Dong Yun away, everyone's first reaction was to ask him if he really didn't care about little Dong Yun's appearance. Or was their another motive?
"For a school to have such directors, it's a tragedy. It's not wrong for such a person to be fired!"
When Ren Ke Zhong heard what Qiao Family said, he was stunned and couldn't wrap his mind around. Once he heard Qiao Family's recount on what the school had done to little Dong Yun, his face turned red with anger.
"As for what you are worried about, it won't happen. Entering a choir is different from choosing a host. The host requires not only a good tone, but also good facial features. While the choir values the voice. It's not an exaggeration to say that Dong Yun's voice is the sweetest and most high-resolution voice I have ever seen!"
Of course, it would be best if one could have both the voice and the good looks. Still, whether it was the voice or the look, it's all innate. One can't force it. One shouldn't use this to attack a child who was only eight and a half years old!
If they think little Dong Yun wasn't pretty enough, they might as well not choose her from the beginning.
However, the school directors need her voice and want her to hide in the back, away from sight at the same time. Basically, putting the honor that belongs to her on others.
Not to mention that she, a child, can't bear it. Even an adult can't accept such an unfair thing!
At the thought that her youngest daughter could be selected to go to the choir in the capital, Wan Chun Ju's face flushed with excitement: "Com... Comrade Ren, let me ask you this. Do you we have to pay for going to the choir in the capital?"
Ren Ke Zhong answered: "No. The group will take care of food and accommodation. There's a monthly subsidy of 50 yuan!"
Hearing this, Wan Chun Ju was so excited that she almost jumped up: "...Fifty yuan! Is, what you say true?"
Fifty yuan a month meant six hundred yuan a year!
Little Dong Yun was only eight and a half years old now. If she stayed in the choir until she was eighteen, she would have a total of seven or eight thousand yuan when including the subsidies for the New Year and festivals!
After going through classes and tutoring these days, Wan Chun Ju had been able to count. Although it wasn't fast, she finally calculated the number after going through her fingers.
She giggled in joy like an old hen. Afterward, her eyes rolled and she passed out.
Ren Ke Zhong: ? ? ?
Ren Ke Zhong was taken aback. How could a perfectly fine person faint just like that?
Qiao Family's calmness, made him too embarrassed to be too agitated.
Qiao Xiu Zhi felt embarrassed. She ordered her eldest son, "Still not dragging your wife back?"
Qiao Zhen Guo acknowledged, carried his wife like a sack, and ran away.
Ren Ke Zhong took in Qiao Family's unfazed appearance and coughed: "This is a rare opportunity. I hope you will consider. I will leave Yunlai Town in three days. Before my departure, I will come over again!"
Qiao Xiu Zhi nodded: "No problem. We will consider it carefully."
After she finished speaking, she asked An ping to send the guest out.
Once Ren Ke Zhong left, Qiao Family sat down to discuss the matter together.
Qiao Xiu Zhi first asked little Dong Yun's opinion: "Dong Yun, do you want to go?"
Little Dong Yun leaned into Da Qiao's arms. Her dark eyes blinked and she replied in a clear voice, "Grandmother, I want to go. I like to sing!"
If it were a normal situation, she would definitely not go back to participate in school activities after suffering this much grievance!
But because she loved singing so much, she still wanted to participate even when she was treated unfairly and almost beaten.
Da Qiao remembered the grievances her younger sister had suffered recently and couldn't help reaching out to rub her hair.
Under her elder sister's touch, little Dong Yun was like a kitten; looking ugly and well-behaved.
Qiao Xiu Zhi nodded: "Since you want to go, then Grandmother will not stop you. But you are still small. If you go to the capital alone, the family will not be at ease. That's why, Grandmother plans to let you go after half a year."
As for why it was half a year later, it was connected to An Ping.
This June, An Ping will take the college entrance examination. Although he don't want to study, Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan still require him to complete his studies.
After the results of the college entrance examination are released, Qiao Family will move to the capital if An Ping can be admitted to some college in the capital. If not, the family will still move to the capital.
Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan had been thinking about their children and their grandchildren's future since their second son and youngest son resignation from the food factory.
Second Son, Qiao Zhen Jun, was going to expand the grocery store, while Youngest Son, Qiao Zhen Min, was going to enter the transportation industry. There was only first branch left. He had been attached to his two younger brothers from the beginning.
Although Qiao Zhen Jun and Qiao Zhen Min don't mind, it wasn't a long-term solution. First branch should be independent!
They decided to split up the family after An Ping's college entrance examination result. But it wasn't yet the time to say.
Three days later, when Ren Ke Zhong came to the door again, Qiao Xiu Zhi told the other party their decision.
Although Ren Ke Zhong found it a bit unfortunate that he couldn't take Qiao Dong Yun straight away, Qiao Family's consideration was understandable. At least, they didn't refuse.
To prevent Qiao Dong Yun from being robbed by choirs elsewhere, he later went out to buy a lot of things for Qiao Family and reminded Qiao Family to bring Qiao Dong Yun to the capital in half a year.
Qiao Family promised that they will bring little Dong Yun there. Only then, Ren Ke Zhong left with confidence.
——
After this incident, calmness returned to Qiao Family again.
It was just that in the school, the teachers and directors became more polite to Qiao Family's children. Qiao Family had always kept a low profile and never publicized their relationship with Shen Family, so not many people have known about it over the years.
What's more, Qiao Family's children were all talented, either with good brains and good grades, or with other talents. Many schools were rushing to snatch them.
If the school didn't take it seriously, it will be too late for them to regret it when Qiao Family's children get snatched away by other schools!
Spring turned to summer, and the weather got warmer.
Qiao Zhen Jun opened a supermarket in the town, named Good Luck store.
Although the name was popular, it was very popular and elegant. Such a name was easy to understand and had a good meaning. It made the store famous on the first day.
With the fresh business model, solid discounts, and many rare things that can’t be bought locally. many people went to the store to buy things on the first day; almost jam-packed to the point that the store burst!
All the children of Qiao Family went to the store to help serve the guests. Wei Family's elders helped by cooking and bringing food to them. Shen Family helped to publicize it everywhere; getting neighbors, friends and relatives to join in.
Qiao Family's members were so busy all day that they felt cramps in their hands and feet. But when they saw the day's turnover, all the hard work and fatigue suddenly vanished.
This time, Qiao Zhen Min didn't hold any stake. While, Qiao Zhen Guo still partner with Qiao Zhen Min. At the sight of this much earning, Wan Chun Ju's mouth almost reached her ears. Quite a terrifying sight.
Qiao Zhen Guo spoke, "Wife, don't laugh. You'll scare the guests!"
"You're right! I can't scare all the guests away. Zhen Guo, say, should I wrap a face towel around my face?"
If it was in the past, Wan Chun Ju would definitely be furious. But this time, she felt that what he said was very reasonable!
Everyone: "..."
This couple! One dare to speak and the other dare to listen!
Qiao Zhen Guo considered it for a while and shook his head: "Better not. Too neither fish or fowl. Just don't laugh like a fool!"
Wan Chun Ju nodded like a pecking hen: "Okay, I won't smile tomorrow!"
Qiao Zhen Guo suddenly exclaimed: "Wife, I just said an idiom. Neither fish or fowl. Most suitable to describe you!"
Wan Chun Ju: "How do you write this idiom? Write it out for me to see. Since it describes me, I will remember it!"
Everyone: "…………"
Sure enough, what kind of pot goes with what kind of lid!
One month after Good Luck supermarket's opening, Qiao Zhen Min's Anshun Transportation Company successfully established in Nanshan County!
Anshun's name mean safe and smoothness.
For those who do transportation, they were most afraid of accidents during transportation. So everyone felt this name was wonderful.
Speaking of which, Qiao Zhen Min came back from Nanshan County on purpose when he chose the name. He got Da Qiao to help him choose it.
He felt that Da Qiao was a very lucky person. What happened to little Wan-er back then and various things that happened later had proved this.
And the name of Second Elder Brother's store was named by Da Qiao. What was the result?
Business was booming, wasn't it?
He also wanted the guest to come safely and smoothly. That's why, he came back on purpose. After getting the name, he gave Da Qiao a big red envelope!
——
On the opening day, Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan took a group of children to Nanshan County.
Except for An Ping, who didn't go because he was about to take the college entrance examination, all the other children went.
An Ping watched his younger siblings head out and his tears almost fell. He felt like an abandoned pitiful one.
Qiao Zhen Min's transportation company partnered with a man named Wu Kang Bao. He was the one who introduced him to the county's transportation work.
After Qiao Zhen Min and Shi Qin Xin divorced, the transportation company deliberately ignored Qiao Zhen Min and kicked him out of the high earning team. Wu Kang Bao was very angry for his buddy.
Later, when Qiao Zhen Min left the transportation company, he felt there was no point and left soon after. Unexpectedly, because of this, it save his life in the end!
Therefore, Wu Kang Bao believed Qiao Zhen Min to be a lucky person and had a better relationship with him. When Qiao Zhen Min proposed to set up a transportation company with him, he agreed without thinking.
Qiao Zhen Min asked him at the time, "You believe me that much? Not going to give it some thought?"
Wu Kang Bao put an arm on his shoulder and replied, "What is there to think about? There will definitely be meat when eating with you!"
Except for Qiao Zhen Min, Qiao Family had developed very well in the last few years. He felt that Qiao Family must have done a good job in Feng Shui. So as long as he follow Qiao Zhen Min, he will definitely make money!
In addition to having channels and abilities, the most important thing was the character of the partner in a partnership business. In this aspect, Wu Kang Bao had no worries!
The company's office was rented. A total space of more than 100 square meters. It was renovated with a reception area, an office, a lounge, and etc. It seem like the real deal.
After Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan came with their children, the auspicious time arrived. Qiao Zhen Min and Wu Kang Bao lit the prepared firecrackers.
The "crackling" sound of firecrackers sounded, signaling everyone's hope for prosperity from now on.
Because Chu Sheng Mei was one of the investors, she brought her daughter, little Mi Bao over this day.
Little Mi Bao was only five years old. She was fair and tender. On her head was two buns. When she meet people, a toothy smile appear; quite cute and adorable.
Little Mi Bao looked more like Du Zhuo Cheng; especially her eyes, which were almost the same. Her personality was more like Chu Sheng Mei though. She loved to laugh and wasn't afraid of strangers. Soon, she became tight-knit with Qiao Family's children.
Chu Sheng Mei had taken out so much money to do business this time. Initially, she didn't want to let her in-laws know, but the paper couldn't contain the fire. It was discovered in the end.
The in-laws were furious when they found out and scolded her; saying that her brain entered the water. What if she lose the money after investing so much?
They even suspected that she was using money to raise wild men. Some of the money was earned by their son. The two of them cried and scolded; which had attracted the neighbors.
That time, Chu Sheng Mei was extremely mad. She didn't retreat though.
She put down her foot on the spot. She had already taken out the money and was impossible to get it back. If they continued to fight, she would leave with little Mi Bao and never let them find them!
Her in-laws were frightened and stared at her with wide eyes. They were rendered speechless for a long time.
Since Du Zhuo Cheng committed suicide, they have used it to morally kidnap Chu Sheng Mei from time to time. In conclusion, they wanted to mentally control her and make her feel guilty. This way, she wouldn't think about remarrying.
Although they still have daughters, married out daughters were poured out water. After the death of their son, they began to worry that there would be no one to provide for them or serve them when they were old. So they didn't want their daughter-in-law to remarry.
Maybe at the beginning, they felt injustice for their son. But gradually, it changed due to selfishness.
But no matter what their purpose was, it was unfair to Chu Sheng Mei.
In the past few months, she had swallowed her voice for her daughter. But she had discovered that some people were born lowly. The better you treat them, the more overboard they go; thinking that you are afraid of them!
So Chu Sheng Mei didn't plan to endure it any longer. She was going to live her way!
If the two elders stop now and don't stir anything again, she will give them old age care for the sake of dead Du Zhuo Cheng and the fact that they were little Mi Bao's grandparents.
However, if they continued act up or try to control her, then sorry, go chill wherever is cool!
Ever since Chu Sheng Mei toughened up, her parents-in-law didn't dare to make trouble anymore. Although they would occasionally mumble and make some unpleasant remarks, she wouldn't bother with them as long as they didn't do it in front of her.
Her in-laws weren't happy about her bringing little Mi Bao over this time. Under her insistence, the two finally backed away and agreed.
When Qiao Zhen Min saw Chu Sheng Mei, his eyes lit up.
But what he didn't know was that there was someone with brighter eyes than him; like a hungry wolf at night!
This person was none other than his partner, Wu Kang Bao.
Wu Kang Bao raked his hair with his claws before greeting her with a grin: "Sheng Mei, you are finally here! We were still talking about you just now. You should had call me. I would had pick you up at the station!"
Chu Sheng Mei smilingly replied: "No need. It's not far from the station. It's very convenient for me to come here."
Since she thought it through, Chu Sheng Mei no longer made it difficult for herself. And after taking Da Qiao's jade beads, her body got better day by day.
After half a year of recuperation, her complexion was even more rosy and lustrous than before. Her whole person glowed with radiance.
Actually, Chu Sheng Mei was only 30 years old this year. She was young and beautiful. Her family background was also great. It was very easy for her to to remarry if she want. Which was why her in-laws keep suppressing and defending against her.
Wu Kang Bao continued to be courteous: "It's not far. But you and little Mi Bao are pretty and cute. I'm worried that you will be kidnapped halfway!"
Chu Sheng Mei covered her mouth and giggled: "You're exaggerating."
Wu Kang Bao nodded heavily: "I'm not..."
Qiao Zhen Min watched the two of them chat happily from the side. His heart throbbed with coldness.
He had noticed that Wu Kang Bao was too attentive to Chu Sheng Mei before, but he never thought about it as Wu Kang Bao's personality had always been like this. He was very good at pleasing women.
Wu Kang Bao was two years younger than him and had one marriage. His ex-wife was an educated youth from the city. After the country resumed the college entrance examination, his ex-wife insisted on taking the college entrance examination. After getting admitted, she filed for divorce at once and abandoned him and their son.
Wu Kang Bao agreed to the divorce in a fit of anger. Afterward, he cared for his son alone. Still, because of this, he became very casual about relationship. A little like playing around.
Before, it was just him and those imprudent women voluntarily mess around. So why did he reach out to Chu Sheng Mei this time?
Was he serious?
Or prepared to play around like before?
If it was the latter, he will never let him off!
But if it was the former, can he be willing to let go and give blessings?
Qiao Zhen Min's eyes fell on her smiling face. Sourness surged in his heart.
Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan noticed their youngest son's gaze and looked at each other. They said nothing though.
——
It was unknown if it was due to the good luck brought by Da Qiao, but the company received an order on the first day it opened.
Although the profit wasn't large, it was a good start. Everyone was very excited and happy.
At noon, Qiao Zhen Min took the group to the restaurant for a meal.
The one they went to was the one he and Chu Sheng Mei went to before. Don't know if it was because the enemy meet on narrow road, they met Shi Qin Xin again!
Shi Qin Xin obviously didn't expect to see Qiao Family. Her eyes swept across Qiao Family and finally fell on Qiao Dong Wan.
Her expression suddenly became excited.
Over the years, she had been condemned by her conscience, especially after Qiao Zhen Min said that to her.
Qiao Dong Wan's gaze calmly swept across her face. Then she calmly turned her head and continued to talk to Da Qiao.
Shi Qin Xin thought Qiao Dong Wan had forgotten her because she was too little at the time. Still, she was still a little disappointed.
Da Qiao recognized Shi Qin Xin at first sight.
She was worried that Younger Sister would recall the unhappy things when she was small. So she latched onto Younger Sister and kept talking to distract her.
However, Qiao Dong Wan was calm throughout. Like Shi Qin Xin, she assumed Younger had forgotten due to being too small back then.
Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan had recognized Shi Qin Xin, but no one went up to say hello.
When seating, Qiao Zhen Min originally wanted to sit next to Chu Sheng Mei, but Wu Kang Bao got ahead of him again.
His heart chilled x2.
Shi Qin Xin's eyes have been focused on this side. When she saw this scene, her eyes flashed.
Qiao Zhen Min had always been generous to his family. He ordered a large table of good meat and dishes. This made people at other tables envy.
Shi Qin Xin's husband, Mao Da Lin commented in a sour tone, "Tsk tsk tsk, if this were in the past, people like them would definitely be labelled as capitalists and get locked in the farm!"
Shi Qin Xin lowered her head upon hearing this. A look of disgust flashed in her eyes.
As he got older, Mao Da Lin gained more and more bad habits; almost to the point of being unbearable!
It would had been fine if she hadn't encountered Qiao Zhen Min before. But since the last time she met Qiao Zhen Min, she couldn't help comparing him with Qiao Zhen Min. After the comparison, she felt more and more uncomfortable.
If it wasn't for a moment of decision, she would still with Qiao Zhen Min now. They will have their own children and she will not be like this now!
The more she thought about it, the more she hated Mao Da Lin and the more unsatisfied she was.
It was just that she didn't dare to openly show it.
This time, she and her husband came to Nanshan County because her husband had an aunt here. The aunt's children died early and was left a large amount of asset. So she wanted to choose one of several nephews to adopt.
Her husband aimed for this spot with a must-win heart. So the family had moved here in the past few months. Like a dog, they pleased his aunt. However, his aunt's character was acerbic and picky. Simply unbearable.
At this moment, Qiao Dong Wan whispered, "Elder Sister, I'm going to the toilet. You going?"
Da Qiao shook her head: "I don't want to. But if you want me to accompany you, I..."
Qiao Dong Wan interrupted her with a smile: "No need. I'm not a three-year-old child. I'll go alone."
Saying that, she stood up and headed to the bathroom.
Shi Qin Xin, who was sitting in the corner, noticed this scene. Her heart moved. She rushed to say she was going to the toilet and hurriedly chased after her.
The toilet wasn't in the restaurant. One had to walk for a while to an alley.
While Shi Qin Xin was following her, she suddenly found that she had lost Qiao Dong Wan. There was no one in the alley and no one in the toilet.
What was going on?
She searched the alley and toilet a few times. Her face gradually showed an anxious expression.
She can't come out for too long, or Aunt will criticize her again!
Just when she was about to go back, Qiao Dong Wan appeared out of nowhere. Her cold gaze stared at her, "Are you looking for me?"
Shi Qin Xin looked at her in surprise: "Little Wan-er, you, do you still remember me?"
Qiao Dong Wan smiled coldly: "Of course I remember. I remember that you were pushed by your ex-husband. I also remember that you said I pushed you down and caused your miscarriage!"
Shi Qin Xin's face turned completely white with a "swoosh": "Little, Little Wan-er...I..."
"You came here in such a hurry because you want to apologize to me?" Qiao Dong Wan had a strange smile on the corner of her mouth.
Shi Qin Xin nodded as if pounding garlic: "Yes, little Wan-er, it was... my bad. I blew it!"
Compared to Shi Qin's agitation, Qiao Dong Wan was very calm from beginning to end. Eerily calm: "So?"
Shi Qin was stumped at this response: "So... little Wan-er, will you forgive me?"
Qiao Dong Wan laughed, but the smile didn't reach her eyes: "Isn't it important to forgive? Or do you think that after I forgive you, you will be able to remarry my dad? Stop dreaming!"
Shi Qin Xin's most dirty thoughts were exposed. Her face turned red and white: "I...I didn't..."
The smile on the corner of Qiao Dong Wan's mouth disappeared. Her whole appeared more frigid: "I don't care whether did or did not. I came out to warn you. You better not go near my family, otherwise you will lose everything you have now one by one!"
After speaking, she ignored Shi Qin Xin and turned to leave.
Shi Qin Xin watched the tall back of the little girl and didn't move for a long time.
This wasn't the little Wan-er from her memory; a shy and timid little girl who smiled very cutely. The girl in front of her was unfamiliar and scary!
Back at the restaurant, Da Qiao saw Younger Sister return and hurriedly asked, "Why did you go for so long? Little Dong Yun was worried that you fell into the toilet!"
Qiao Dong Wan turned around and pinched little Dong Yun's nose. With a purse of her lips, she smiled: "I'm found the wrong place."
Seeing that she didn't look like she was lying, Da Qiao clipped a piece of spare ribs and put it in her bowl: "Eat more. Why do I feel like you are getting thinner?"
Qiao Dong Wan put the spare ribs in her mouth and sweetly grinned: "Then I will listen to Elder Sister and eat more."
Seeing Younger Sister so obedient, Da Qiao clipped her some delicious food.
Seeing this, little Dong Yun pushed over the bowl and coquettishly said, "Elder Sister, I want too. You can't be too partial!"
Da Qiao couldn't help laughing: "Okay, I'm not partial. You all get it!"
The twins hurriedly pushed over their bowl: "Elder Sister, us too!"
Everyone will smile when they see a group of children so close to each other.
Shi Qin Xin walked back with a pale face. When she passed by Qiao Family's table, she couldn't help but glance at Qiao Dong Wan.
Qiao Dong Wan raised her head and grimly smiled at her.
She trembled with fright and stumbled away as if she had seen a ghost.
Soon, the voices of woman and man scolding sounded from the table in the corner.
——
Qiao Family didn't go back that day. Instead, they stayed in the hotel here.
Chu Family offered for them to stay at their home, but Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan refused.
There were too many people in the group. With so many people, it will cause great inconvenience to the other party. Not to mention, Chu Sheng Mei mother and daughter will stay there.
Chu Family didn't insist after this; only told them to visit their home tomorrow.
Qiao Xiu Zhi jollily agreed.
Qiao Zhen Min sent his parents and the children to the hotel. As he was about to leave, his mom stopped him.
Qiao Xiu Zhi bluntly uttered: "What's the matter with you and Sheng Mei?"
Qiao Zhen Min didn't expect his mom to ask about this. All at once, his face turned red and he stammered: "...I, we, there's nothing."
Qiao Xiu Zhi said, "Your eyes is glued on the other person. You say there's nothing? Think everyone's eyes are blind?"
Qiao Zhen Min's ears turned red. He scratched his head and responded, "Mom, I think Sheng Mei is lovely."
Since his divorce from Shi Qin Xin, he had never thought of remarrying; just want to raise his daughter well and not cause her any more harm.
Only this time, the more he came into contact with Chu Sheng Mei, the more attracted he was to her.
Qiao Xiu Zhi stated, "If you really think she is good, then hurry up and seize the opportunity. Don't hesitate!"
Qiao Zhen Min appeared on the spot: "Mom, it's not that I don't want to take the opportunity. I'm worried that Dong Wan...she will be against it."
Last time when he remarried, his daughter was little and couldn't ask her for her opinion. Now that she had grown up, he must ask for her opinion if he want to remarry. If she doesn't agree, then he may not get married.
And Wu Kang Bao was also a problem. He didn't want to affect the friendship between the two because of this.
Qiao Xiu Zhi was silent for a while before uttering, "Dong Wan is a sensible child. If you are sure, you can discuss with her."
Youngest Son was only 33 years old this year. This age was still young. He had been single for eight years in order to take care of his daughter; which was enough.
What's more, she felt Chu Sheng Mei was good. If it were another woman, maybe she wouldn't talk too much about it tonight.
Qiao Zhen Min pondered for a while before nodding his head: "I know. Mom, I'll handle it!"
——
On the way back, Qiao Zhen Min kept thinking about how to converse to Wu Kang Bao.
Unexpectedly, when he returned to the rented place, he found Wu Kang Bao with two bottles of beer in his hand and waiting for him at the door.
Seeing him coming, he grinned and complained, "Why did it take you so long to come back? My body is about to feed all the mosquitoes around your house!"
Qiao Zhen Min quickened his pace, took out his key, and asked, "It's so late, why did you come to find me?"
Wu Kang Bao shook the beer in his hand and answered, "Come to find you for a drink!"
Qiao Zhen Min guessed from his attitude that he also wanted to make his stance clear and couldn't help but get tangled up again.
Don't know if he was too greedy as he didn't want to give up his best bud or the woman!
After entering the room, Wu Kang Bao casually sat down on the sofa and opened the lid of the beer, "Old Fifth, do you think Sheng Mei will agree if I pursue her?"
Qiao Zhen Min was about to bring some peanuts to pair with the alcohol. Hearing his words, his hands shook and everything fell to the ground.
Wu Kang Bao glanced at him and continued: "Sheng Mei is pretty and has a bright and direct personality. Before, because of little Hao's mom, I thought that all women were selfish. But since I met Sheng Mei, I discovered that she is different from most women."
Qiao Zhen Min picked up the stuffs. His heart became more and more knotted: "Kang Bao, are your feeling toward Sheng Mei sincere? If you are sincere, I'll..."
Wu Kang Bao raised his eyebrows and looked at him: "You'll what?"
Qiao Zhen Min sighed, sat down on the sofa beside him, and replied, "I... still can't give you blessing! Because I also like Sheng Mei!"
Wu Kang Bao was stunned for a moment Then his head threw back and he laughed loudly: "You! I thought you would step back and let us be together. Truly wonderful, Qiao Zhen Min!"
Qiao Zhen Min received a hit from him. His brows furrowed in pain.
In fact, at that moment just now, he had the idea of stepping back. However, he didn't want to let go in the end!
He stared at Wu Kang Bao and stated, "Let's compete. We got to agree, no matter who Sheng Mei chooses to be with in the end, the friendship between us will remain the same!"
Wu Kang Bao raised his head and took a sip of beer: "No need!"
Qiao Zhen Min was stunned; not getting his meaning.
Wu Kang Bao continued: "I step back and give you my blessing!"
Qiao Zhen Min was completely taken by surprise: "You... didn't you just say that you like Sheng Mei?"
Wu Kang Bao sighed and answered: "I think Sheng Mei is different from other women, but unfortunately the other party's eyes will seek you from time to time. How could I not step back! But if you said you'll give us your blessing, I will pursue to the end even when the person Sheng Mei like is you!"
Qiao Zhen Min was surprised when he heard these words: "You mean Sheng Mei, she toward me..."
Wu Kang Bao's expression displayed impatience: "I say, old Fifth, you should at least restrain your expression. I am heartbroken right now!"
The grin at the corner of Qiao Zhen Min's mouth grew even bigger: "I'm sorry, brother, I really can't restrain myself!"
"****!"
Qiao Family stayed in Nanshan County for a day before going back. After all, the children had to go back to school.
Chu Sheng Mei wanted to go back to work in Baocheng County. But before going back, Qiao Zhen Min asked her out alone.
In order to have a date with Chu Sheng Mei, Qiao Zhen Min got up early in the morning to take a shower and shave.
He put on a suit and a bow tie he had recently bought and slicked his hair again.
But as soon as he left, he regretted it.
It was early summer now. The temperature outside was at least 28 degrees. He wore a long-sleeved suit out and about; he felt like a fool!
The eyes of pedestrians on the road all fell on him; it made him more and more uncomfortable.
Standing on the side of the street, he felt as if he had become an animal on display in a zoo.
At this moment, a voice chimed from behind—
"Elder Brother Zhen Min?"
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I wonder if the person who called him out is his ex-wife... Thank you for the chapter!
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