"Don't refuse. You can see I'm heavily pregnant. If I give you something, just accept it. Even if it's not for your own sake, consider it helping me. My grandma is very worried about me like this."
Cai Lili wasn't stupid; she immediately understood the key to it.
I reckon it was just a way for the older family members to subtly bribe her colleague.
But who knows? Even if there's no benefit to it, she'll still have to bribe Shen Fenghua...
She needs a pillar of support that may seem small, but whose words carry weight.
“Yes,” Cai Lili smiled, “I know what you mean, that’s good,” she said with envy in her eyes, “there is still someone in the world who truly cares about you.”
Shen Fenghua thought for a moment and then corrected herself, "It's not just one, it's several."
However, Shen Fenghua did not specify who exactly they were.
Otherwise, it would sound like bragging.
Although, Shen Fenghua really does want to show off now.
Thinking of this, she chuckled to herself and urged, "Let's go, let's go, if we're any later, we'll miss my meal."
Cai Lili was dragged out by Shen Fenghua without her even realizing it.
Once outside, seeing Shen Fenghua happily munching on a roasted sweet potato, Cai Lili was at a loss for words.
Is this all you aspire to?
If that's the case, then that's really a bit pathetic.
Cai Lili meant no harm, so there was no need to hide her expression. Shen Fenghua saw it clearly and exclaimed, "Why are you looking at me like that? Do you think I'm useless too?"
"Also?" Cai Lili caught the word instantly and smiled, "Who is it? You have such good eyesight. Great minds think alike."
Shen Fenghua: "..."
Well, no wonder he's from the procurement department; his tongue is incredibly smooth.
But the feeling of pure bliss from eating a steaming hot roasted sweet potato in winter is simply indescribable.
On the way back, Shen Fenghua bought a lot of snacks. When she met an aunt selling candied hawthorns, she didn't hesitate to buy a lot and took them with her.
This stuff is sweet and sour, and it's really appetizing.
Knowing that Cai Lili had nowhere else to go, Shen Fenghua simply took her home.
Grandma was overjoyed to see Shen Fenghua return with people.
After all, it's a new environment, and a girl like her should have someone with her; going alone doesn't sound safe.
"Oh, it's Lili, isn't it?"
Cai Lili was a little stunned, "Grandma knows me?"
Grandma thought to herself that she was always watching over her precious daughter and knew almost everything that happened at the factory, but she said, "I know, I know. My daughter often mentions you and says that you treat her well."
Grandma was busy talking and bustling about, serving tea and water, and she was having a great time.
"I've heard her mention you a lot, but she never brings you back to visit."
Cai Lili was stunned, but Shen Fenghua thought she hadn't figured out who Nannan was and was still in a daze, so she kindly reminded her, "Nannan is me, my nickname."
“I know,” Cai Lili rolled her eyes, “Do I look like an idiot?”
Shen Fenghua: "...The way you were stunned just now did look a bit like it."
Cai Lili was speechless and simply stopped talking to Shen Fenghua. This person was alright before, but now that they were a little more familiar, his words were a bit irritating.
I'm not entirely sure, let's observe further.
Suddenly, I felt a slight disconnect between her and the perfect image I had in mind.
"Grandma, so she used to mention me often?"
"Yes," Grandma said with a smile, not only preparing hot tea but also serving fruit. "She said you're capable and have helped her a lot."
Seeing the two exchanging pleasantries, Shen Fenghua felt less restrained. After all, her grandmother was usually quite lonely at home alone, so it was good to have someone to talk to.
Knock knock knock!
There was a knock at the door. Shen Fenghua was taken aback. Who could be knocking at this hour?
Shen Fenghua stood up. "Grandma, I'll go open the door."
A flicker of panic crossed Grandma's eyes, but it vanished in an instant. She quickly stood up and said, "It's cold outside, I'll go check on her."
Shen Fenghua trusted her grandmother implicitly, and upon hearing this, she immediately sat down obediently.
Hmm, it can't be that she's lazy.
Cai Lili, standing next to her, was speechless. "You really don't hold back."
Shen Fenghua looked at Cai Lili, even more speechless than her, and rolled her eyes, "That's my own maternal grandmother, why be so polite with her?"
Cai Lili was speechless; what he said made perfect sense.
Grandma left quickly, but she also returned quickly.
Not seeing anyone following behind her grandmother, Shen Fenghua was a little puzzled. "Grandma, who is it? Why didn't they come in?"
"Oh, it's nothing. It's almost lunchtime, so I came to borrow a light."
Borrowing a light is normal; everyone encounters situations where there's no light around mealtimes, and borrowing one won't cause any problems.
only……
Shen Fenghua was stunned for a moment, "Grandma, did we light a fire today?"
Grandma replied matter-of-factly, "Of course not."
"That……"
"I didn't lend it out."
Shen Fenghua was speechless. "Actually, if we have a good relationship, our family can also borrow two matches."
Grandma was even more self-righteous this time, "Oh, I forgot."
Shen Fenghua: "..."
Alright, since you've said that, she probably has nothing more to say.
Cai Lili wanted to leave. She had already made her way into the house, and it would be impolite for her to stay any longer.
Cai Lili was about to leave when her grandmother stopped her, saying, "Oh dear, you've come all this way. Why don't you have a hot meal before you go? Be careful not to get sick from the cold wind."
“How could that be?” Cai Lili wanted to leave. “Grandma, I really should go.”
"Why are you leaving? No, stay for a meal. Grandma likes you terribly the moment she saw you," Cai Lili was indeed likable, with undeniable good looks, and at such a young age...
Grandma had a sudden thought, "How old is he this year?"
18.
"Did you talk about them?"
Although shy, Cai Lili shook her head, "Not yet, nobody cares about me."
"Well, if you don't think an old woman like me is meddling in other people's business, I can give you some advice."
"real?"
Actually, Cai Lili was also afraid, afraid that her mother was a ruthless person and would sell her again for a little more dowry.
Men should marry when they are of age, and women should marry when they are of age; this is an age-old truth that has remained unchanged since ancient times.
She's been alone for so long, and she just wants to find someone who understands her, someone to take care of and support each other, someone to look forward to in the future, and someone to talk to when things happen.
"Of course it's true."
Cai Lili happily agreed, "Then I'll stay here and thank you in advance, Grandma."
"Would you like to stay for dinner?"
"Keep!"
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