Chapter 497: Chapter 497 Vanity Swells Up Instantly Chapter 497: Chapter 497 Vanity Swells Up Instantly Zhou Guifang wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve and spoke up, “Come, eat the dishes, eat, before they all get cold.”
The dinner continued joyously afterward, everyone immersed in harmony.
After the meal, Cousin-in-law Shang Jie came to find Luo Qiao, “Qiaoqiao, there’s something I need to ask you.”
Luo Qiao put down what she was doing, “Cousin-in-law, there’s no need for such courtesy. If there’s anything you need, just say the word. I won’t shirk if it’s within my power.”
Shang Jie lowered her voice and said, “It’s like this, my sister has been married for five years but hasn’t gotten pregnant. She’s been seeking medical advice for several years but to no avail.
Recently, my sister’s mother-in-law said that if she doesn’t get pregnant this year, they’ll have to divorce. My brother-in-law has been quite good to my sister, and I really don’t want to see her go down that path. Qiaoqiao, do you think you could ask your master to see my sister?”
Luo Qiao thought for a moment and asked, “Cousin-in-law, let me ask you, has your brother-in-law been checked out at the hospital?”
Shang Jie didn’t understand, “Does my brother-in-law need to be checked too?”
Luo Qiao replied, “Yes, sometimes the issue might be on the man’s side.”
Shang Jie seemed troubled but said, “Then I’ll go tomorrow and tell them, better for them to get checked.”
Luo Qiao added, “If the tests show the man has no issues, then you bring your sister to me, and I’ll take her to see my master.”
Shang Jie gratefully responded, “Okay, thank you, sister-in-law.”
Luo Qiao laughed, “Cousin-in-law, don’t be so formal with me.”
The watermelon from the well was also brought up by now, cut open and served; after tasting, everyone complimented, “This watermelon is truly delicious.”
Elsewhere, Zhao Jianing had not returned Zhao Pulin’s phone call; she simply couldn’t be bothered with those people right now.
When Wei Zixiong returned, she was already dressed up, and taking advantage of Ning Xueling and the children not being home yet, he said, “Let’s go, I’ll take you out to broaden your horizons.”
Zhao Jianing did have her hesitations, but thinking that life in this house without Wei Zixiong’s support would be difficult, and considering her foster mother’s connection, she believed he wouldn’t go too far.
So, she followed Wei Zixiong to a newly opened restaurant frequented by Capital City’s elite.
Upon entering, Zhao Jianing was a bit nervous at first, but seeing the luxurious decor, her vanity swelled instantly, and she thought, “This is the life of the elites,” her eyes filled with desire.
Following Wei Zixiong to the second floor, they stopped outside a private room. Wei Zixiong knocked lightly and then pushed the door open, “Sorry we’re late, everyone.”
Three men were seated inside. One of them stood up and said, “Not late at all, not at all. We just arrived early, please sit down.”
Then, turning towards Zhao Jianing standing behind Wei Zixiong, “Your daughter is really beautiful, how old is she?”
Wei Zixiong glanced at Zhao Jianing and smiled, “Brother Zhang is too kind, she’s sixteen this year.”
The middle-aged man named Brother Zhang laughed and said, “Enough about us, please sit down, let me introduce you.”
The man seated at the head of the table was the factory manager of the chemical plant, Cui Xiziong, with his youngest son Cui Haifeng sitting beside him. At twenty-two, Cui Haifeng was a notorious ruffian, known for fistfights and brawls, the very bully of the chemical plant.
Cui Xiziong watched Zhao Jianing for a while, then shifted his gaze, not so fond of her flitting eyes and young age.
However, his son Cui Haifeng was practically goggling at Zhao Jianing; she had the type of good looks that strike you at first glance, and her skin was fairly white.
As dishes arrived and conversation ensued, Wei Zixiong openly shared Zhao Jianing’s background, implying she wasn’t just a girl from the countryside, but was raised in Capital City.
Cui Xiziong’s opinion of the girl improved a bit when he heard from Wei Zixiong that she’d grown up in Capital City and even completed junior high school.
By the end of the meal, Zhao Jianing had grasped the purpose of her being there and was somewhat conflicted. She wanted to continue her education, not marry so soon.
Thus, when Cui Xiziong asked about her plans for the future, she expressed her desire to study, saying she wanted to keep studying after moving back with her foster mother. Her original school registration had lapsed, and she worried she wouldn’t be able to keep up with a new class.