He's being sponsored by one person in the courtyard, and another outside... Clearly, these people are all more important than him.

Jiang Shaozhen felt a tightness in his chest, but he didn't show it.

Shen Mingzhi was also feeling guilty.

He quickly said to Shen Xiuzhu, "Thank you for bringing me back. It's getting late, you should go back now, it's not good to drive in the dark."

Seeing Jiang Shaozhen's unpleasant expression, Shen Xiuzhu was displeased, but she still put on a smiling face, her peach blossom eyes curving charmingly, "You're worried about your brother, and your brother is worried about you too. You're quick-witted, good at making money, and good-looking, so why bother with such a pretty face?"

"Oh dear, everyone has their own ambitions. You should go back now," Shen Mingzhi said, pushing him away.

Seeing how familiar she was with Shen Xiuzhu, Jiang Shaochen became increasingly displeased, and his face grew even darker.

Shen Mingzhi was terrified, but she didn't want to offend Shen Xiuzhu, since she genuinely wanted to cooperate with her brother-in-law's pharmacy.

Seeing how angry he was, Shen Xiuzhu felt a sense of satisfaction, but she still pretended to be indulgent and said, "Alright, alright, I'll leave now. But before I leave, I still have to advise you, a man who has no skills whatsoever is really not worth keeping."

Shen Mingzhi is capable enough to support her child, so why should she let this pretty boy have the money?

Shen Mingzhi just smiled, but didn't say anything more.

Only after Shen Xiuzhu finally left did Shen Mingzhi dare to look at Jiang Shaochen.

"I really just ran into him on the street... and I consider him a friend, so don't be angry." After saying that, Shen Mingzhi wondered why she had to explain to Jiang Shaozhen.

He had a stern face and was about to explain himself, on what grounds?

"Thank you for taking care of my child today. You asked me to buy you some food, but I was so busy that I forgot. Here's the money back," Shen Mingzhi said, taking out the five ten-yuan bills he had given her from her pocket.

Jiang Shao Chen looked at her, his eyes filled with disbelief, "You don't feel any remorse at all? We're husband and wife, after all. You sponsor a male student, and there's another man who took you home..."

"Stop—are you saying I only get along with men? Why don't you mention my good relationship with Sister Wang?" Shen Mingzhi felt that there were reasons why she got along well with Wang Xinian and Shen Xiuzhu.

Moreover, she sees Wang Xinian as a younger brother and also as a promising prospect. As for Shen Xiuzhu, he's even more of a potential business partner.

How did Jiang Shaozhen's actions become having a romantic relationship?

Jiang Shao Chen was jealous, but he knew he shouldn't blame her. "I didn't mean it that way. It's just that I feel uncomfortable when you're with them."

Shen Mingzhi could understand him. Even if he didn't like it, since they were married, a man's possessiveness would come into play.

What's more, he had been hungry all day and asked me to bring him food, which I had completely forgotten. He also brought home a man I didn't like, so it's no wonder he was furious.

Thinking of this, Shen Mingzhi immediately reassured him, "Wang Xinian, I only provided financial assistance because of Sister-in-law Wang. Shen Xiuzhu will only be a business partner; I treat them all the same. I'll rest for a while and then go cook for you, okay?"

Hearing her perfunctory tone, Jiang Shao Chen was still unhappy, but ultimately decided not to dwell on it. "You rest, I'll do it in a bit."

She knew perfectly well that she was going to sponsor Wang Xinian. How could she not care when Wang's wife brought him to her?

As for Shen Xiuzhu, he's already married to Shen Mingzhi, so no matter how much he says, it's useless. She's his wife, and no matter how much he tries to please her, he won't get a chance.

Jiang Shaozhen gradually convinced himself.

Shen Mingzhi looked at him, still feeling guilty for not bringing him food. "I really ran into him. We were talking about cooperation and I forgot. I'll make some in a bit. You can rest."

As soon as she mentioned this, Jiang Shao Chen's voice became sarcastic and mocking, "No need, I don't do anything at home. Although I'm all show and no substance, I can still cook."

"Alright then." Shen Mingzhi didn't know how to coax men, and besides, she felt that she had already explained everything clearly, but he was still being sarcastic, which made her feel very uncomfortable.

She also moved a stool, sat by the door, and took out her ledger to record the details of the money spent on custom-made bottles and caps that day.

Before he could write two lines, Wang Xinian arrived.

"Sis, I got all the questions I predicted right today, so I had some free time to come over and make you dinner." He said obediently to Shen Mingzhi as soon as he arrived.

Jiang Shao Chen, who was about to change the coal in the stove, glanced at him upon hearing this and said, "I'll cook dinner. You should do more practice problems so you don't disappoint her."

Wang Xinian looked up at him and said in a very serious tone, "I won't let her down. Thank you for your concern. Let me help you wash the vegetables."

Jiang Shaozhen saw the provocation in his eyes but didn't take it to heart. He simply nodded and said, "Okay, then you pick the green beans and take them to the well to wash them clean."

“Okay,” Wang Xinian immediately replied.

Seeing his obedient appearance, Shen Mingzhi felt extremely pleased.

Although this kid was quiet at first, he's quite likable once they got to know him.

Jiang Shaozhen felt depressed when he saw the satisfied look on her face when she looked at Wang Xinian.

When Wang Xinian went to the well to wash the green beans, he asked Shen Mingzhi, "You married me just because of the child?"

Shen Mingzhi, who was doing the accounts, replied naturally upon hearing this, "What else could it be?"

Jiang Shaozhen remained silent.

Shen Mingzhi had absolutely no feelings for him... No wonder, she never really considered his feelings when she dated anyone.

Because I don't like him, I don't care what his feelings are.

After dinner, Jiang Shaozhen left feeling utterly dejected. Shen Mingzhi saw him to the door, and remembering what he had said to Wang Xinian earlier, she still reminded him, "Xinian's situation is very special, and he's quite sensitive. Don't say those things to him in the future, lest he think that because I'm sponsoring him, he has to get into a good university to repay me."

Jiang Shaozhen wanted to ask her, if she was considerate of Wang Xinian's feelings, what about herself?

Before he could ask, Shen Mingzhi turned around, and Wang Wu closed the door behind her.

Jiang Shaozhen stood at the door for a while before realizing that she had just returned and that she had said she liked Zhang Ping... She didn't care about the three of them as equals.

She only cares about Zhang Ping.

But he simply couldn't tell Shen Mingzhi who Zhang Ping was...

Shen Mingzhi, who was only interested in making money, had no idea about Jiang Shaozhen's dilemma. The next day, Shen Xiuzhu had someone deliver the bicycle. After trying it out, she was satisfied, so she made herself rice balls and rode the bicycle out.

Today, she first went to check the quality of the bottles made for her by the glass factory. After confirming that the quality was up to standard, she signed the order with the factory manager and then went to the iron factory to check the caps of the glass bottles.