On second thought, it was probably because domestic flowers aren’t as fragrant as wild ones. Even the tastiest gourmet dishes can become tiresome after a while, and after getting used to feasting on fish and meat, having a bowl of Little Mi porridge would certainly be a nice change.
Zhang Xiaoshan was at a loss.
"Hehe, Little Shan, this is my wife, Wu Lanxin. Just call her sister-in-law."
"Oh, sister-in-law, hello."
"Hehe, I’ve already heard Guo Ming mention you, young and promising, bold and resourceful, you’re bound to have a limitless future."
"Please, have a seat and rest; the meal will be ready soon."
Fragrant smells wafted from the kitchen.
Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Wu Lanxin and felt an extreme sense of infatuation.
This woman was so comfortable to be around.
It was an indescribable feeling.
She was more charming than Luo Meili, had better looks and figure than Jia Lanhua, and a better personality than Ge Xiue.
It could be said that she combined the strengths of three women into one.
She was nearly perfect.
And that amiable demeanor of hers wasn’t forced but naturally emanated from within, making her smile extremely infectious.
Perhaps this was what being a true lady of a respectable family meant.
"Sister-in-law, hello, this is my first visit to your home, and I didn’t come prepared. I saw a shop along the way and impulsively bought you a little gift, please see if you like it."
While speaking, Zhang Xiaoshan dug out a small bag from a pile of gifts.
He took out a small box from inside and handed it to Wu Lanxin.
Wu Lanxin looked at the large gold bracelet inside, paused for a moment, and her gaze turned to her husband, clearly seeking Tang Guoming’s opinion. Newest update provıded by 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹•𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖•𝗇𝗲𝘁
Tang Guoming was also smacking his tongue.
A bracelet worth tens of thousands had significant heft.
Tang Guoming was a man of integrity, known for his cleanliness in conduct.
He immediately waved his hand and said,
"Ah, Little Shan, this gold bracelet is too valuable; I can’t accept it, please take it back."
"Yes, yes, Little Shan, giving such a heavy gift at our first meeting, sister-in-law can’t accept it," Wu Lanxin was equally flustered.
Although she came from a not-so-humble background, the older generation was genuinely incorruptible, constantly urging Wu Lanxin and her siblings to be frugal since they were young.
Therefore, Wu Lanxin’s lifestyle had always been very simple.
She owned very few pieces of proper jewelry.
Such a large gold bracelet, although very tacky, could indeed stir a normal person’s vanity.
Zhang Xiaoshan noticed Wu Lanxin’s expression and seized the moment to say,
"Hehe, it’s just a regular gift."
"It’s my first time meeting sister-in-law, and I should make a gesture. I’m giving it to sister-in-law, not to you, Big Brother Tang, so you don’t need to worry about anything."
"Moreover, it’s only against the rules if gifts influence business decisions. I’m just giving a gift, not doing business, so it’s not against the rules, Big Brother Tang, if you reject this, you’re not giving me face."
Tang Guoming laughed,
"Alright then, Lanxin, since it’s Little Shan’s intention, you keep it."
"Alright, thank you, Little Shan, I’ll go cook then."
Wu Lanxin, beaming with joy, tucked away the bracelet and then went into the kitchen.
"Little Shan, your sister-in-law will be preparing dinner for a while, why don’t you take a look at my illness in the meantime?"
Clearly, Tang Guoming was eager.
Zhang Xiaoshan smiled,
He led Zhang Xiaoshan to a room.
The room was filled with medical equipment, even including a respirator.
For someone in Tang Guoming’s position, having a dedicated health room in the house wasn’t too extravagant.
"Brother Zhang, look, I have everything here. If you need anything, I can have someone bring it right now."
"No need, your illness is neuropathy caused by over exhaustion, excessive yin and deficient yang, I just need to stimulate you a bit; lie down."
Tang Guoming removed his outer clothing and honestly laid down on the stretcher.
Zhang Xiaoshan pulled out a box the size of a mobile phone from his pocket.
It contained silver needles.
The silver needles were inserted into Tang Guoming’s lower back, at the kidney reflex area.
Almost immediately, Tang Guoming began to feel something.
His body started to heat up.
As time passed, his entire body was sweating, and he felt the muscles in his lower back beginning to twitch.
A part of him that had been sluggish for more than a year finally showed a response.