Wen Qiao hadn't lived in China for several years. She only kept in touch with Shen Jichuan, the children, and her mother, and at most, she would occasionally check on Old Wu.
As for the Wu family, when her mother mentioned that Wu Suowei missed her aunt, she would ask a few questions and, when buying things for her three children, would also bring some for Wu Suowei.
Wen Qiao didn't pay much attention to Wu Jiandong and Li Sumei.
After all, they are the son and daughter-in-law of the stepfather. It's enough to maintain a good relationship normally; there's no need to be too close.
But today they were unusually enthusiastic towards Wen Qiao.
Wen Qiao opened the door and led them in. Lu Yazhi, who was preparing a sumptuous lunch inside, was also a little stunned when she saw Wu Jiandong and Li Sumei.
"Jiandong, Sumei, aren't you at work? Why are you here at this hour?"
Li Sumei wisely kept quiet.
Wu Jiandong chuckled and said, "Aunt Lü, we also heard that Wen Qiao is back. You know, it's such a big deal for Wen Qiao to come back to China, why didn't you tell us?"
Lü Yazhi smiled and said, "Xiao Qiao said it's not a big deal and didn't want anyone to tell anyone. Since you're all here, please come inside."
"Come inside quickly, I'll go pick some vegetables from the yard."
As Lü Yazhi spoke, she walked out, and along the way, she grabbed Wen Qiao's arm and pulled her into the yard.
"Xiao Qiao, come with me to pick some coriander."
There has always been a piece of land in the Shen family's courtyard that was cultivated by Lü Yazhi, where they usually grow some scallions, coriander, and other small green vegetables.
But clearly, her mother called her out not to pick vegetables.
"Mom, what's wrong?"
Lu Yazhi was busy picking coriander, reminding Wen Qiao, "Li Sumei had a medical accident at the hospital. Although she wasn't forced to resign, she was demoted and had her salary reduced. These days, many people resign to start their own businesses. She even told your Uncle Wu that she wanted to borrow money from him, but he didn't give it to her. If Jiandong really goes into business, your Uncle Wu will give it to him without hesitation. You don't know, several of Li Sumei's siblings are unemployed and always ask her for money."
"I reckon they want to take your Uncle Wu's money so they can help their family do business."
"They probably know you've come back from abroad with money, so they've come to borrow from you."
After all, while others might not know that Wen Qiao had a wealthy grandfather, the women in the family compound had been talking about it quite a bit in private.
No secret can stay hidden forever, and this matter couldn't be kept secret forever.
Wen Qiao wasn't just gone for a year or two; she's been gone for four or five years in total.
Wen Qiao chuckled lightly, "I was wondering the same thing. Before I went abroad, we just kept in touch occasionally. Why are they so enthusiastic about coming to my house and welcoming me back now that I've just returned?"
Hearing Wen Qiao's words, Lü Yazhi immediately offered a reminder.
"Remember my words, don't bother with their business."
Wen Qiao chuckled, "I understand."
Lunch was plentiful, the children were very happy to be together, and everyone had a great time chatting.
Li Sumei, in particular, always subtly showed her goodwill towards Wen Qiao and intentionally flattered her. Wen Qiao didn't say much and continued to talk and eat with everyone as always, showing her care and concern.
Wu Yongliang knew what his daughter-in-law was thinking.
Now, both the Shen family and the Wen family are better off than the Wu family. Wu Yongliang felt that when the Wu family was doing well, his children looked down on Lü Yazhi. As for his son and daughter-in-law, although they didn't openly show their disdain, they must have thought about Lü Yazhi wanting a share of the Wu family's assets.
Now that their daughter is doing well, those who used to be indifferent to them are now flocking to them.
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