When Liu Zhizhong finished preparing dinner and called everyone to eat, the ones coming downstairs were like a pair of sister flowers.
Zhao Han, youthful and glowing, seemed refreshed by the new rain, exuding an enticing aura of a young matron—how could that not be impossibly appealing?
Lu Yumei, having vented her emotions, had a tender face with fine skin, and she looked in splendid health—who could guess she was 39?
Indeed, the wounds on Lu Yumei's face had healed, making her appear even younger.
And in the living room was another beauty—certainly, it was Lu Yuqing! Liu Zhizhong had returned and messaged her to come to eat; how could she not come?
Originally, Liu Zhizhong had called his wife, Zhao Yan, asking her to come home for a meal to celebrate his liberation from the suppression of the Zhang Family and his newfound freedom to operate in Yangzhou's officialdom.
Zhao Yan said she didn't have time and didn't want to come back.
Liu Zhizhong was very disappointed and slightly urgent in his plea, to which Zhao Yan responded, "I'm no longer a daughter of the Zhao family, why should I heed your call? Let's not contact each other except for the divorce!"
It upset Liu Zhizhong deeply that his wife wasn't rejoicing in his happiness and, instead, was planning to leave the family—how could he bear it?
After hanging up the phone, Liu Zhizhong truly wanted to arrange to catch Zhao Yan's adulterous affair right away to give her a taste of being manipulated.
But calibrating the timing—alas… The other "lily" would only arrive in Yangzhou in about ten days!
Well, he would wait and discuss it later!
After all, Liu Zhizhong had quite a few things he aimed to accomplish this time in Yangzhou, such as dealing with the end of the mourning period for the Zhang Family, and the matters regarding Zhang Qixiang and Zhang Yuxing… heh heh…
This dinner, spent with the Lu Family Sisters and Zhao Han, was quite joyful.
Mainly because Liu Zhizhong had escaped the oppression of the Zhang Family, and Zhao Han was getting divorced from Zhang Hongyang tomorrow—it was indeed a cause for celebration.
Lu Yumei said she would personally accompany Zhao Han to the Civil Affairs Bureau the next day.
Zhao Han was a bit embarrassed and said, "Mom, is that necessary? I'm grown up; why would you need to accompany me to get a divorce?"
Lu Yumei sternly replied, "Back then, I personally wedded you into the Zhang Family; tomorrow, I will personally bring you back to the Zhao family—isn't that right?"
Her words were deeply meaningful, and Liu Zhizhong and Lu Yuqing fully supported her without objection.
Lu Yuqing even chimed in, "Zhao Han, with your mom there, the divorce will go more smoothly. If not for your aunt having a City Committee meeting tomorrow, she would definitely come with you."
Liu Zhizhong joked, "I'm also busy with other affairs tomorrow, otherwise, I really would organize a 'divorce support group' for Director Zhao." Thıs content belongs to 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝕟𝕖𝕥
At this, everyone laughed heartily, maintaining a pleasant atmosphere at the family gathering.
It seemed that whether Zhao Yan was present or not didn't really matter.
Of course, everyone had gotten used to days without Zhao Yan around... Ah, was it destined for this daughter to be an outsider?
Liu Zhizhong thought about it and felt uneasy in his heart.
Even if you're not Lu Yumei's biological child, she has raised you!
Thinking of myself, Liu Zhizhong, I treat my foster father just like my real father, ah…
Actually, Liu Zhizhong was also considering what his last name truly should be?
After all, this "Liu" was given by his foster father, Old Liu, and he never felt it was disgraceful. On the contrary, he felt honored…
After dinner, although everyone had a bit of alcohol, Liu Zhizhong had earnestly advised to drink less since "less alcohol nourishes the body while excessive drinking harms it," and moderation was best—his words turned out to be very effective.
Zhao Han hurried to wash up and clean the kitchen because she was moving back to her mother's house to continue being the daughter of the Zhao family; she was truly well-behaved and sensible.
Lu Yuqing's work was hectic the next day, so she arranged for a female driver to drive her home. Of course, she had secretly informed Liu Zhizhong to come find her at night.
As for Liu Zhizhong, he was accompanying his mother-in-law in the rooftop transparent teahouse, enjoying the moonlight and starlight while drinking post-dinner fruit tea and chatting.
Of course, Lu Yumei was very experienced and skilled in making fruit tea, crafting something quite beautiful.
Liu Zhizhong sat on the side, smoking, waiting.
Watching as Lu Yumei, in her loose, home-wear dress—pale pink blending into blue—showcased her tall and perfect figure. The woman under the starlight exuded a different kind of blurry beauty that Liu Zhizhong couldn't help but feel strangely moved by.
The most beautiful widow in Yangzhou, her charm was not to be underestimated.
Even Zhao Han and Lu Yuqing felt that Lu Yumei had become younger these past days, with even better skin.
During dinner, Lu Yumei shared that the fresh ingredients and drinking water brought by Liu Zhizhong's friends from the Provincial City were indeed of excellent quality, which might have helped as well.
At that moment, watching the enchanting woman, Liu Zhizhong silently thanked Qian Xuan and secretly vowed: Rest assured, Brother Xuan, I will bear your child well for you.
Liu Zhizhong had thoroughly thought this through—there had always been historical precedents where brothers adopted each other's children to continue the family line; he and Luo Shuxiu's child could also be adopted by Qian Xuan.
As Liu Zhizhong was pondering these thoughts, the scent of perfume wafted around, and Lu Yumei, holding an exquisite cup of fruit tea, bent down and brought it before him.
Suddenly, from the low V-neckline, two perfectly full curves subtly shimmered before Liu Zhizhong's eyes, nearly mesmerizing him…