I didn't see Qin Heye at all during the entire banquet.
He didn't even appear during Shi Ning's momentous occasion of recognizing her relatives.
But Shi Ning and the others were too busy, and they didn't even have time to take care of Tang Ruozhu and Mu Tiantian.
Shi Ning said "Oh," and replied, "He messaged me saying something came up that needed urgent attention, so he's busy in a meeting."
She told Shi Guoqiang, "Shen Xizhou is back, and he's involved with He Zelin. Things are very complicated."
She couldn't help with company matters, so she let Qin Heye handle them himself.
However, she believed in his abilities.
Shi Guoqiang hummed in agreement, "It's alright as long as everything is fine."
The father and daughter sat and enjoyed the breeze for a while, as the banquet was about to end.
When they returned to the banquet hall, Qin Heye was already there.
He chatted with the guests with ease, without being surrounded by many people, and after saying a few words, he tactfully left.
Qin Heye caught a glimpse of Shi Ning out of the corner of his eye, walked over to her, and held her hand tightly. "Wife, where have you been?"
His somber tone made it sound as if Shi Ning had abandoned him and run away.
Quickly take her hand, lest you lose your wife.
Shi Ning chuckled, "I was outside with my dad, and we were just talking about you. And here you are."
Qin Heye: "Things were a bit tricky, so I was busy for a while."
"I'm sorry I wasn't there to watch when you were so important."
Qin Heye felt very apologetic for this.
Shi Ning raised an eyebrow at him, "My husband and I don't care about these things."
She could still distinguish which matters were more important than the other.
"You need to be able to tell the difference, otherwise if you go bankrupt, where will I get the money to spend? I don't want a man who can't support me."
Qin Heye took her hand and kissed it. "Anyway, I've wronged my wife, so I'll make it up to her tonight!"
[Comments: Explain in detail, how will you compensate us? We want to see more, we love to see more, please write more!]
[Comment: A long "pop" sound! Is this how you compensate?]
[Comments: Is that a first tone? Is it only long? Hahaha, which little yellow girl is it, coming up with something explosive, showing off her limited vocabulary?]
Shi Ning: ...!!!
Goodness, these little yellow girls seem to come alive when you mention sex!
All she wants to say is, spoilers! Huge spoilers! She wants to see it, she loves to see it, and she'll leave tons of comments!
The banquet has ended.
After seeing off the other guests, Shi Ning left only the Qin family members, followed by Tang Ruozhu and Mu Tiantian.
Shi Ning looked at them apologetically, "I've been too busy today and haven't had a chance to really take care of you."
Mu Tiantian touched her belly, "Luckily you were busy, otherwise I would have been exhausted. I feel tired just sitting here. And thanks to you, a lot of people came to greet me."
Those people who want to build a good relationship with Shi Ning won't just approach Shi Ning directly, but will start by contacting her friends.
Therefore, Mu Tiantian and Tang Ruozhu did not avoid speaking official language with those people.
We're all good friends, no need for such formalities.
Shi Ning also reached out and touched Mu Tiantian's belly, "If the baby gets too tired, I, as the godmother, will be heartbroken."
As if hearing it, Shi Ning could feel the baby move slightly through her belly, as if it were trying to soothe her.
Tang Ruozhu didn't speak, but stared at Shi Ning's stomach.
Shi Guoqiang glanced at Tang Ruozhu, then turned his head away and sighed.
Tang Ruozhu was very perceptive. She frowned and tugged at Shi Ning, saying, "Benefactor."
Shi Ning noticed her subtle movements and looked down. "What's wrong?"
Tang Ruozhu explained to her, "It's not that I don't want to help my uncle, but... it's a bit special, and now is not the time."
Seeing the guilty look on her face from not being able to help, Shi Ning chuckled and said, "It's okay, don't worry about it."
"My dad was just annoyed by all the people who wanted to set him up with someone. My mom must have been reincarnated; she's twenty now and probably already has a boyfriend."
Shi Guoqiang heard this! His eyes widened, and then he lowered his head, looking pitiful as if he had been abandoned and no one wanted him.
Then he looked up at Tang Ruozhu and said, "Yes, it's good to be reborn. The Yama King's Palace, the Bridge of Helplessness, and the Road to the Underworld are not good places. It's good to be reborn, and it's also good to find a boyfriend."
That means she's doing well.
However, Shi Guoqiang really wanted to say that even if he was reincarnated and found a boyfriend, could he at least let him meet him?
It's good to know that she lived a happy life.
But we can't put Tang Ruozhu in a difficult position, because performing rituals is very taxing on the body.
Tang Ruozhu did not continue the topic.
Before Shi Ning saw her off to the car, he gave her a talisman, saying, "Keep it close to your body, and also the jade pendant I gave you. You are not allowed to take it off, not even when you take a bath."
"You are about to face a major calamity. Once you get through this calamity, the rest of your life will be smooth sailing."
Tang Ruozhu spoke very solemnly.
Shi Ning thoughtfully put the talisman away, saying, "Okay, I'll definitely wear it carefully."
Because of today's family reunion banquet, she wasn't wearing the jade pendant given to her by Tang Ruozhu, even though the old lady had prepared some jewelry for her.
Tang Ruozhu left in Mu Tiantian's car, and only felt at ease after going downstairs with her.
Then, she also took a talisman from Mu Tiantian, "The same, wear it close to your body, and don't take it off when you take a bath."
Mu Tiantian looked at the special talisman paper, which was placed in a special little lucky bag. It could be worn around the neck or on the wrist.
Anyway, it's easy to keep close to your body, unlike Shi Ning's.
But it looks very exquisite. Holding it in your hand, you can feel its power, making her feel comfortable and giving her a sense of security that will surely keep her safe.
"Am I also facing a tribulation? The same tribulation as Ningning, my darling?"
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