Chapter 430 Family Schemes
Shen Luojia had an injury on her face and definitely couldn't go on a blind date the next day, but since it was already arranged, Shen Qingping couldn't refuse the Chu family bringing their son to visit.
In the end, it was decided that Shen Yuzhi would go on a blind date with that mentally challenged son first to appease him, and then Luo Jia would go on the blind date when they got married at the end of the year.
Shen Yuzhi was naturally unwilling: "Dad, what if the Chu family finds out that the person they went on a blind date with and the person they got married with are not the same person?"
Shen Qingping wasn't too concerned: "They'll definitely be willing. After all, Luo Jia is good-looking and obedient. It's not easy for Chu Jiahe to find a wife."
Liu Li also worried: "What if we can't get it replaced?"
Shen Qingping pointed to the injury on Shen Luojia's face, furious. "Then what are you going to do tomorrow? With that face of hers, the Chu family will think we're abusing her and that we don't respect this marriage."
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She reached out and poked Shen Luojia's forehead: "Don't you want your grandma to get better?"
Shen Luojia remained silent, simply standing there and letting Shen Qingping vent his anger.
After a long rant, he still told Shen Yuzhi to deal with the blind date first.
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The next morning, after confirming that there would be no earthquake, the residents of the compound gradually went home.
Jiang Zhizhi still had to go to work, leaving Zhou Xiye at the hospital. She went home to wash up before going to work.
Li Simin had always admired Zhou Xiye. Most of the children from the compound would follow in their fathers' footsteps, partly because their families arranged for them to take this path, and partly because they were immersed in the environment every day and developed a liking for the profession.
Li Simin's childhood dream was to join the army, but due to health reasons, it became his biggest regret.
Therefore, when Li Simin is with Zhou Xiye, he becomes much more talkative and they discuss border issues.
Over the years, the young man from back then has become a renowned weapons research expert.
When Zhou Xiye chatted with Li Simin, he would also ask him questions about advanced weaponry.
Shang Shiying came over to deliver breakfast and saw the two of them chatting quietly in a corner of the ward. After watching Li Simin eat breakfast, she asked Zhou Xiye to take him to the doctor for a check-up. She took this opportunity to go to the Shen family.
Li Simin thought about the clothes Chen Luojia was wearing. Every time he saw her, they were too big and didn't fit her at all. He suggested to Shang Shiying, "Mom, why don't we buy some fabric and send it over?"
Shang Shiying frowned and shook her head: "You don't understand social etiquette. She's a young lady. What would it look like if I sent her some fabric? Alright, I'll buy it myself."
Li Simin hadn't thought of that: "Mom, then you can buy her something she might need."
He always felt that Shen Luojia must not be doing well in the Shen family, otherwise, given the Shen family's status, they wouldn't dress Shen Luojia in clothes that didn't fit.
Shang Shiying waved her hand: "I know, I know. You and Xiye stay in the hospital and get well soon. If you can be discharged after the check-up, you can go back first."
Zhou Xiye nodded in agreement, and Shang Shiying left with peace of mind.
After much deliberation, I bought two pounds of pastries, two pounds of candy, two bottles of canned goods, and two cans of tea. It wasn't a very heavy gift, but it was still respectable.
Shen Qingping and Liu Li were surprised that Shang Shiying would come, and warmly invited him to come in and sit down.
All things considered, Li Chengzhang's rank is higher than Shen Qingping's. In addition, with Shang Shiyi also involved, the fact that they have connections with the Shang family and the Li family must be exciting.
Shen Qingping told Liu Li to quickly make tea: "Sister-in-law, you're too kind. What did you bring with you?"
Shang Shiying smiled and said, "The food here is for Luojia, and the tea is for you. I didn't know what you liked to drink, so I bought two cans of Houkui tea."
Shen Qingping repeatedly said politely, "Oh, sister-in-law, this is too much. We are very happy that you came."
Liu Li smiled broadly and went to make tea. She knew about Shang Shiying's introduction of Li Simin to a potential partner a while ago, and she had also considered having Shen Yuzhi give it a try.
Finally, considering that Shen Yuzhi didn't even have a stable job and wasn't particularly attractive, he figured she probably wouldn't be interested in him anyway, so he gave up on the idea.
But seeing Shang Shiying come to our door now, he felt that another opportunity had come. He smiled and poured tea for Shang Shiying: "Sister-in-law, we are very happy that you can come. We haven't had much contact with your compound before. We wanted to invite you to our home, but we were afraid that you would look down on us."
Shang Shiying was a very shrewd person. She could read both of their thoughts perfectly. She sat upright and smiled elegantly: "You are too kind. There is nothing that I look down on or look down on. It's just that we lived a bit far apart before, so we didn't have much contact."
After finishing the sentence, she changed the subject: "I came today to thank Luo Jia. Luo Jia saved my son last night. I never expected this girl to be so righteous. Where is Luo Jia? Call her over. I want to thank her in person."
Liu Li was surprised; she never expected that Shen Luojia would return last night looking disheveled, only to have saved Shang Shiying's son.
But thinking of the injury on Shen Luojia's face, she hesitated for a moment: "Luojia has always been raised in the countryside and doesn't know any rules. I'm afraid you'll laugh at her."
Shang Shiying frowned: "What's wrong with the countryside? How can country people not know the rules? Come to think of it, we all come from the countryside, how come we've forgotten our roots so quickly?"
Liu Li's face turned awkward, and she quickly looked at Shen Qingping.
Shen Qingping quickly laughed it off: "That's not what we meant. My daughter had a fever when she was little that damaged her brain, so sometimes she talks a little incoherently, so..."
Shang Shiying was puzzled: "I seemed perfectly normal at the family reunion banquet. Why is it so difficult for me to come to your house and express my gratitude?"
Shen Qingping had no choice but to look at Liu Li and say, "Go and call Luo Jia down and give her some instructions."
Liu Li could only go upstairs to call Shen Luojia, and also called Shen Yuzhi, quietly instructing Shen Yuzhi to make a good impression on Shang Shiying.
As for Shen Luojia, she wouldn't reveal anything; she'd rather she embarrass herself, so that Shen Yuzhi's goodness could be highlighted.
Moreover, the Chu family will be coming to visit soon, and she doesn't want any trouble to happen at this time.
He smiled and led the two downstairs.
Shang Shiying glanced at the two girls behind Liu Li and sneered inwardly. The difference in how this family treated the two children was immediately apparent.
Smiling, she stood up and took Chen Luojia's hand: "Luojia, right? What a beautiful child. I'm so grateful to you for saving my son yesterday. I came here today to thank you."
His expression froze when he saw Shen Luojia's rather pitiful face.
Shen Luojia wasn't used to having her hand held, so she struggled to pull back a little, frowning as she said, "You're welcome."
Seeing the girl's resistance, Shang Shiying smiled and let go: "My son is still in the hospital. I'll bring him over to thank you when he's discharged."
Shen Qingping said politely from the side, "Oh, sister-in-law, why are you being so polite? It's only right that Luo Jia saved people, there's no need to be so polite."
Shen Luojia frowned even more, looking at Shen Qingping with dissatisfaction, and emphasized again: "It was I who saved him, he should be thanking me!"
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