Upon recognizing Shen Yan, Qiao Zhen nodded: "Miss Shen, I didn't expect to meet you. What a coincidence."

Because of what happened at the banquet, Shen Yan had helped Qiao Zhen, so Qiao Zhen still had a good impression of her.

"Miss Qiao, who are you here to buy clothes for?"

Seeing this, Qiao Zhen couldn't help but say, "Buy some clothes for my mother. Miss Chen, what brings you here today?"

"I'm just buying myself a few outfits."

Shen Yan smiled and spoke.

Qiao Zhen didn't think too much about it and nodded: "Then I wish you find the right clothes."

After saying that, Qiao Zhen walked to the other side and started picking out clothes for her mother.

Before long, Qiao Zhen finalized a few outfits that she liked and then headed to the cashier.

"Hello, could you please wrap up this garment for me?"

The sales clerk nodded, and after a few quick movements, he wrapped the clothes up: "Here are your clothes, please take care."

Qiao Zhen nodded and was about to leave when Chen Yan suddenly called out to her.

"Miss Qiao, please wait a moment!"

Hearing this, Qiao Zhen was somewhat confused.

"What's wrong?"

"It's like this, Miss Qiao... It's a little inconvenient to talk about right now. Could you come with me to talk privately?"

Hearing this, Qiao Zhen was suspicious, but she still nodded in agreement.

The two arrived at a secluded spot, and Chen Yan began to weep: "Miss Qiao, you don't know, my life isn't as good as it used to be. Plus, I've been busy with my divorce from Lu Hang lately, so I'm really short on cash. But I heard you have their VIP card, so could you please pay for my clothes with your discount?"

Hearing Shen Yan's pitiful words, Qiao Zhen couldn't help but nod: "Of course, give me this dress."

After saying that, Qiao Zhen took the clothes and ran to the counter to pay.

After all, because of what happened between her and Lu Zheng, Qiao Zhen still couldn't help but feel guilty even after so long. In addition, Shen Yan and Lu Hang's marriage and divorce were also related to her.

Watching Qiao Zhen's departing figure, Shen Yan silently curled the corners of her lips, then secretly took out the phone that had been recording.

After parting ways with Shen Yan, Qiao Zhen took the necklace and clothes and went home.

Upon entering the room, Qiao's mother was clearly startled by Qiao Zhen.

"Zhenzhen, why did you come back so suddenly?"

Seeing her surprised expression, Qiao Zhen couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

"What's wrong, Mom? I can't even stop you from coming back suddenly. I wanted to give you a surprise."

After saying that, Qiao Zhen hugged her mother's arm and acted coquettishly towards him.

Mrs. Qiao was amused and chuckled, then said, "Look who's here!"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhen couldn't help but look towards the kitchen, where she saw Lu Zheng and Qiao Luosheng standing there.

"Why is he here too?"

Qiao Zhen's suspicions weren't about Qiao Luosheng, but about Lu Zheng.

Thinking of this, Qiao Zhen put down the things and gave them to her mother.

"Mom, this is something I brought for you. See if you like it."

Upon seeing this, Qiao's mother happily began to unpack the package in her hands.

When they unpacked the last item and found it was a necklace, Qiao's mother was first stunned, and then her eyes reddened.

“My dear child, do you still have this sentiment? You actually remember that this was our anniversary gift…”

When she got emotional, Qiao's mother's voice trembled slightly.

Qiao Zhen felt very sorry for her mother and couldn't help but hug her: "Mom, don't be sad."

Just as the mother and daughter were leaning on each other, the kitchen door was pushed open at some point. When Qiao Zhen came to her senses, she saw Lu Zheng looking at her with great interest.

Qiao Zhen couldn't help but feel a little shy, and then stood next to her mother with a bashful expression.

"Silly child, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and go up."

Qiao's mother chuckled and gave Qiao Zhen a push. Qiao Zhen was caught off guard and couldn't help but fall forward, but was caught steadily by Lu Zheng.

"Be more careful next time, and don't do it again."

Hearing Lu Zheng's words, Qiao Zhen blushed and said, "I understand."

Qiao Luosheng, who was standing to the side, saw his sister whom he hadn't seen for several months and couldn't help but hug her: "Sister, I haven't seen you in so long. I really miss you. Did you bring me any gifts? You've brought so many gifts for Mom!"

Looking at the large and small bags in his mother's hands, Qiao Luosheng couldn't help but mutter a few more words.

Qiao Zhen couldn't help but gently pinch his nose.

"How was I supposed to know you were coming today? You didn't even tell me you were coming and prepare a surprise for me."

Hearing Qiao Zhen's words, Qiao Luosheng scratched his head embarrassedly: "Sister, I didn't expect you to come today. I was thinking of telling you to come over tonight, but who knew you would come early."

"Alright, alright, what were you and him doing in the kitchen just now?"

Qiao Zhen smiled and said.

Qiao Luosheng glanced apologetically at Lu Zheng beside him. After receiving an affirmative smile from Lu Zheng, he mustered his courage and said, "We were just in the kitchen working on a meal for you two, but..."

Halfway through his sentence, Qiao Luosheng shrank back, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"This is basically the first time we've both cooked, and we don't have much experience. Plus, I cooked most of the dishes. So, sister, if you think the food isn't good later, please don't laugh at me."

Hearing this, Qiao Zhen couldn't help but rub her forehead: "How could I laugh at you? I'm already very happy that you had the heart to cook for me."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Luosheng couldn't help but smile.

"I knew you were the best to me, sis!"

"Alright, come and eat, or the food will get cold."

Lu Zheng simply smiled faintly, inviting everyone to eat, and then he quickly placed all the dishes on the table.

As Lu Zheng brought each dish to the table, Qiao Zhen couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

At this moment, she finally understood what Qiao Luosheng meant.

"Sis, why aren't you eating? Do you think my cooking is bad?"

Seeing that Qiao Zhen wasn't eating, Qiao Luosheng couldn't help but ask with a worried look in his eyes, his eyes filled with fear.

Seeing this, Qiao Zhen couldn't help but sigh: "No, it's just that... there are just too many dishes, and I don't know where to start."

Qiao Luosheng immediately waved his hand and said, "It's okay, sister. You can eat any dish. It's all my love for you."

With the arrow already on the bowstring, Qiao Zhen could only nod reluctantly and then pick up a piece of fish with her chopsticks.

After taking a bite, Qiao Zhen felt that the fish was a bit fishy, ​​but he still finished eating it under Qiao Luosheng's watchful eye.

"How was it, sis? Did you like my cooking?"

Seeing Qiao Luosheng's hopeful words, Qiao Zhen really wanted to give her affirmation, but she couldn't bring herself to say it. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but rub her forehead and awkwardly explained, "Wait a minute, let me eat a few more dishes, and then I'll give my opinion."