usatvline Chapter 58 Relying on
Chapter 58 Relying on
Having held two full-moon banquets in two months, Chen Yu naturally couldn't accept any more gifts, so he refused to accept any from anyone.
Wang Manni secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
There seemed to be more relatives and friends coming this time than last time. Some of Zhong Xiaoqin's relatives were people she didn't know herself, so her mother had to introduce them, and Chen Yu would just say hello to avoid being impolite.
When the banquet was almost over, Wang Manni came to offer her congratulations, "President Chen, Director Zhong, congratulations!"
"Thank you, Manni. How are things on your end? Is work going well?" Most of the banquet guests had left, and those who remained were mostly close relatives and family. Zhong Xiaoqin didn't need to be too polite, so she pulled Wang Manni to sit at a table and started chatting. For some reason, Zhong Xiaoqin just felt a strong connection with Wang Manni.
"It's alright. That's pretty much how the luxury goods industry is; sometimes it's busy, and sometimes it's incredibly boring."
"Has that guy named Zhengxian bothered you again?" Everyone has a gossipy soul.
"No, Liang Zhengxian isn't without his own things to do. I'm just a nobody, he probably won't take me too seriously!" Wang Manni's analysis was spot on; Liang Zhengxian had changed his target again, they just didn't know. "Don't mention that kind of person, just thinking about him makes me feel uncomfortable. Speaking of you, why does your face seem even younger? I've never heard of childbirth having beauty benefits before?"
"Really? That's unlikely. I haven't used any skincare products for almost half a year because of Zhou Xin. I'm afraid that using the wrong ones will harm Zhou Xin." Zhong Xiaoqin touched her face, which seemed a little different, but she wasn't sure.
Wang Manni exclaimed enviously, "Really? You've never used any skincare products? You're truly naturally beautiful!"
She just didn't notice that Zhong Xiaoqin's face slowly turned red as she thought about it. But even if she had noticed, she wouldn't have thought much of it. After all, it had been more than three years since she broke up with Jiang Chen, and Wang Manni couldn't quite remember some things that only experienced people would understand instantly.
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After a busy evening, Chen Yu, Zhong Xiaoqin, and Wang Wenwen went to bed to rest. The two babies were sleeping peacefully in their cribs next to the large bed.
After a period of adjustment, both little ones have developed good sleeping habits at night! That's right, children's sleeping habits need to be cultivated.
Zhong Xiaoqin suddenly asked Chen Yu, "Honey, is there something wrong with Gu Gu's company?"
Did you notice?
"I didn't notice, but Wenwen felt that Gu Gu had been looking a bit serious lately, lacking her usual calm and confident demeanor." Zhong Xiaoqin was a little sad. Did her best friend think she was useless and would only make things worse by not telling her about her troubles?
Chen Yu didn't hide it anymore. "At that time, you were about to give birth and were in the hospital waiting to deliver. Gu Jia called me and said that the tea factory was a low-quality industry and that she had been deceived by the wives' circle. She borrowed three million from me, saying that she couldn't determine the repayment date and that she could only repay the loan in installments after the company made money. I thought I shouldn't delay your mood, so I lent it to her directly."
Wang Wenwen said, "Gu Jia wouldn't have said that to you unless it was a critical moment. She's actually quite proud. Should we give her another hand?"
"Let her try it out herself first. If she's unlucky and doesn't succeed, we'll give her a hand then." Chen Yu felt that this wasn't how you should help; true help comes from providing timely assistance. "Let's not talk about her for now. Wenwen, it's been over two months since you gave birth. Today, I'll give you a check-up to see how your recovery is going."
Zhong Xiaoqin immediately sat up, put on her pajamas, and walked out. "I'll take them both to my room to sleep. Xiaoyu, keep it down. Wang Wenwen has just recovered!" When Zhong Xiaoqin loses control of her emotions, she likes to call Chen Yu "Xiaoyu."
Wang Wenwen, her face flushed, was left to bear the burden alone.
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The first thing Lin Youyou did upon arriving in Shanghai was to find Xu Huanshan and tell him that she had come to Shanghai, with only one purpose: to get to Xu Huanshan. Like a direct shot, she struck at the heart of the matter, and Xu Huanshan was immediately hit, his health dropping to a dangerous critical level.
Gu Jia remained busy, devoting most of her time to managing the tea factory, taking time to care for her father and Shen Jie's father, and also spending some energy educating Xu Ziyan. This period was arguably the busiest time for Gu Jia.
When a woman is so busy with her own life, it becomes difficult for her to manage her household well. Like now, Gu Jia is using her time before bed so much that she no longer has the keen insight she usually has towards Xu Huanshan's unusual behavior.
Xu Huanshan also felt guilty about his mistakes and tried to make it up to Gu Jia and Xu Ziyan, so he was always kind and gentle to them, even being affectionate with Gu Jia to cover up his guilt. Whether man or woman, the early to middle stages of an affair are the period when their ability to evade detection is strongest.
Given this shift in power, even though Gu Jia had some premonition, she didn't pursue the matter further.
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After Wang Manni met Jiang Chen, the two seemed to become friends again.
Perhaps it was some of Wang Manni's actions that caused Jiang Chen to misunderstand, or perhaps he still hadn't given up on Wang Manni, because lately Jiang Chen had been paying extra attention to Wang Manni's affairs. On weekends, he would go to Wang Manni's rented apartment to clean, and in the afternoons, he would invite Wang Manni to coffee shops to try desserts or new-style coffees.
This troubled Wang Manni somewhat. She had also wondered what it would be like to go back to Jiang Chen's side. The answer left Wang Manni rather disheartened; she felt that such a life was not what she wanted. Wang Manni had gone to the morning market with Jiang Chen to pick out some good quality, inexpensive ingredients. She had to do everything herself. Even though Jiang Chen already owned a coffee shop, life was still very hard.
Yes, Jiang Chen is a good person!
Wang Manni's heart had already wandered—well, her horizons had broadened. Having witnessed the extravagant spending of the wealthy, and looking at Jiang Chen's meager achievements, Wang Manni felt that the person she was waiting for hadn't yet appeared. The person she was waiting for was a valiant warrior who could overcome any obstacle in her path, not a gentle man concerned with the mundane details of daily life. It had to be a wealthy and valiant warrior, and this wealthy and valiant warrior would only dote on her! A harem of three thousand beauties, yet all the favor was bestowed upon one! Sounds exciting, doesn't it?
At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared in Wang Manni's mind and wouldn't leave her.
The reason I think of this person is not because I've fallen for them, but because I don't understand them.
Neither Wang Wenwen nor Zhong Xiaoqin are fundamentally different from herself; neither seems like a materialistic woman. Wang Manni knows that their clothes and jewelry, while not cheap and including many designer brands, don't seem to be particularly interested in such things. Their outfits aren't sophisticated, and they rarely wear new or limited-edition pieces. This suggests that Zhong Xiaoqin and Wang Wenwen aren't with Chen Yu because of money.
So, why are these two girls so accommodating to one man? Two such beautiful and outstanding girls, Professor Chen, what makes him so special?
Gu Jia had previously mentioned that Professor Chen's situation was special, and Wang Manni hadn't yet noticed anything unusual about it.