In the alley not far from home, Zhang's mother was bullied and returned home in dishevel. Grandpa Zhang knew what had happened at a glance and beat her half to death. He also scolded her for being unfaithful and attracting many men.

"I usually tell you to dress plainly, but you just won't listen. Flies don't bite cracked eggs. Why don't those hooligans go after others but you? You have brought shame to my Zhang family. I won't be able to face my ancestors after I die!"

Grandpa Zhang put all the blame on his daughter, thinking that it was because she was too frivolous that she attracted the hooligans and caused the Zhang family to lose face.

In order to save face, Zhang's father even wanted his daughter to commit suicide. Fortunately, Zhang's grandmother strongly opposed it and saved his daughter.

But since then, Zhang's mother could no longer wear bright colors, only black, gray and blue, and she could not laugh, no matter what time. At first she would protest, but after being punished by her father, she obeyed and was even completely brainwashed. She really thought that she would be bullied by hooligans just because she was too frivolous.

After marriage, Zhang's mother taught her daughter in the same way, which led to Zhang Weihong's old-fashioned and mature personality.

It was not until the end of her life that Zhang's mother came to her senses and expressed her regret to her daughter.

"She might as well not tell me. My marriage has already failed, and I probably won't get married again in the future. What's the point of her telling me that she regrets it?"

There was a hint of resentment in Zhang Weihong's tone, and she recalled many childhood memories.

When she was a child, she also longed for beautiful skirts and laughed happily, but every time she asked to wear a skirt or laughed, she would be punished by her mother. Over time, she got used to black, gray and blue, and got used to being serious.

"You are not old, you are only 31 years old. Your life has just begun. It is not too late to change now." Ruan Qiqi advised.

"It's not that easy. I'm used to it."

Zhang Weihong looked self-deprecating. She had also tried wearing a skirt, but after putting it on, her whole body felt awkward. Even in the house, she felt uncomfortable and she didn't have the courage to wear it outside.

"Everything is difficult at the beginning, but once you take the first step, the rest will be easy."

Ruan Qiqi encouraged her and took her to the department store to buy a skirt.

Zhang Weihong was still in mourning, so she picked out a blue skirt for her, which went perfectly with her white shirt. She also took her to the barber shop to get a younger hairstyle. Just these slight changes brought about a huge change in Zhang Weihong. Her face was still the same, but her temperament was completely different.

Zhang Weihong now looks much younger and more beautiful. Although she is not a great beauty, she has pretty eyes and eyebrows. In her previous outfit, the color was only 30% of that in the previous outfit. Now she has simply returned to her original appearance.

"I feel uncomfortable all over. Why don't you put your pants back on?"

Walking on the street, Zhang Weihong didn't know where to put her hands and feet. She just wanted to change back to her pants and previous hairstyle so that she could feel at ease.

"Why are you being so awkward? Hold your head high and chest out. You look pretty this way. If you don't believe me, I'll ask for you!"

Ruan Qiqi stopped a passing middle-aged woman and asked with a smile, "My sister is going on a blind date. Does she look good dressed like this? You look very knowledgeable. Can you help me with some advice?"

The aunt who was stopped was a little unhappy at first, but when she heard that she was asked for advice, she immediately perked up, looked Zhang Weihong up and down, nodded and shook her head from time to time, which made Zhang Weihong's mood up and down, and she felt even more uncomfortable all over.

"She's pretty, and her clothes are fine, but she's not very generous. She should hold her head high and be more confident. Your sister is restrained and not generous at all!"

The aunt made some very pertinent suggestions.

"Don't I look ugly dressed like this?" Zhang Weihong asked in disbelief.

"How is it ugly? It's just too plain. Young girls should wear flowery dresses, they are so beautiful!"

The aunt was very enthusiastic and recommended several skirts, all of which were the most fashionable at the time.

"Thank you, Auntie!"

Ruan Qiqi thanked the old lady, and she left reluctantly, not forgetting to ask Zhang Weihong to make a floral skirt for her.

"Did you hear that? Let's go and finish walking this street!"

Ruan Qiqi dragged people to continue walking. Zhang Weihong looked thoughtful, more natural than before, but still a little awkward.

However, Rome was not built in a day. Zhang Weihong has taken the first step, and things will definitely get better and better in the future.

The next day, Ruan Qiqi received a call from Guan Zhihua, inviting her and Lu Ye to dinner.

"An old friend of your uncle Lou and I came to Tanzhou and invited him and his daughter to dinner at the Xiangjiang Hotel. You and Xiao Ye came with us. You are not strangers, but Zhang Weihong's father. You and Weihong are friends!"

Guan Zhihua spoke with much more energy. Thanks to the medicine given by Ruan Qiqi, she is in much better health now.

"OK!"

Ruan Qiqi agreed.

The dinner was in the evening. Ruan Qiqi and Lu Ye rode their bikes to the hotel. Xiangjiang Hotel is a high-standard hotel in Tanzhou City, and important guests are received here.

Manzai was standing at the entrance of the hotel, and when he saw them he happily came over to greet them.

"Qiqi, yeah yeah!"

Manzi reached out to pull Lu Ye and gently touched his head, just like when they were little.

When Lu Ye was a child, he was not as tall as Manzai. Every time he went to Lou's house for dinner, Manzai would ask him to play house games. Lu Ye would be the baby and Manzai would be the father, and they would have a lot of fun.

Ruan Qiqi met Zhang Weihong's father Zhang Zhiguo, who was said to be in a high position of power in the capital, and his rank was higher than Mo Qiufeng. No wonder Mo Congrong was obsessed with living off her.

But Ruan Qiqi's first impression of Zhang Zhiguo was not very good. This man gave her a very gloomy feeling. Her intuition was very sharp. If the first impression was not good, it meant that the other person was definitely not her type and she must stay away from him.

Fortunately, Zhang Zhiguo was far away in the capital, and she was in Tanzhou. Unless something unexpected happened, they would never have any dealings with each other in this life.

"Hello, Uncle Zhang!"

Ruan Qiqi and Lu Ye called out politely.

"Don't be so polite, your mother and I are friends, we're family!"

Zhang Zhiguo spoke in a very kind tone and in a very warm manner.

Zhang Weihong glanced at him, feeling puzzled. Her father was not a very approachable person, so why was he so nice to the Qiqi couple whom he met for the first time?

"Mr. Lou, are you really not considering going back?"

Halfway through the meal, Zhang Zhiguo brought up the matter of returning to the capital. In addition to his wife's funeral, the main purpose of his visit was to persuade Mr. Lou to return to the capital.

"I'm old and not in good health, so I'd better not go back and burden you. You are young and strong, and it's time for you to show your talents. Come on!"

Mr. Lou refused with a smile.

Zhang Zhiguo tried to persuade him a few more times, but Mr. Lou refused to listen, so all his efforts were in vain.

Manzai drank a lot of drinks and his stomach was bloated, so he needed to go to the bathroom.

"Do you want me to accompany you?" Lu Ye asked.

"No need, Manzai is an adult!"

Manzai refused, saying that he was a working adult now and had to go to the toilet by himself.

Lu Ye smiled and didn't follow.

There are staff and security in the hotel, so nothing will happen.

Manzai found the bathroom, unbuttoned his clothes, and peeed comfortably. There was a short man next to him who was also peeing.

The toilet was filled with the sound of water, but the short man was doing it in bursts, and the sound was intermittent. Manzai couldn't help but glance at him, and saw that the man was a little short, so he couldn't help but look at him a few more times.

The short man felt his gaze and a gloomy look flashed in his eyes, but he did not show it. He just quickened the speed of releasing the water because he did not want to be stared at all the time.

Manzai was particularly sensitive to people's emotional changes. He felt the gloom in the man's eyes, and some intermittent images flashed through his mind.

[The third update is finished. Qiqi and Lu Ye will arrange a meeting for them. It will be soon. Don’t worry.]