After walking around, both the elderly and the young had sore legs and numb feet, but they had achieved quite a lot. During the walk, Zhao Mufei's phone rang several times, but she decisively hung up each time.
"Auntie, is Uncle missing you?"
“I’m not a child, what’s wrong with going shopping? Besides, you’re with me.” Zhao Mufei took Xue Qiandai’s hand and patted it gently. “Dai Dai, I had a very happy day. If you could spend more time with me, why would I need to stay in a sanatorium or see a psychologist? It would be wonderful.”
Xue Qiandai stared in astonishment at Madam Zhao, whose temples were streaked with gray, fine yet striking. Whether it was rumors or the words of the Zhao siblings, this lady was always the most favored, but who would have thought that beneath her glamorous exterior, she lived such a restrictive and unfree life?
Her throat tightened, and her eyes glistened. "Auntie, I will try my best to make time to spend with you more."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Xue Qiandai's phone rang. It was Jian Yan.
"Excuse me, Auntie, I need to take this call."
Under Zhao Mufei's reluctant gaze, Xue Qiandai found a corner in the mall and pressed the answer button on her phone.
"Dai Dai, can you come with me to the Tide Headquarters?"
Xue Qiandai understood Jian Yan's personality; she wouldn't bother her unless it was something important, even though their relationship was already very close.
"Okay, wait for me a moment. How about we meet in the lobby of Yintai?"
He returned and said goodbye to Madam Zhao. "Auntie, let me call a taxi to take you home."
Zhao Mufei shoved two-thirds of the shopping bag into her hands, saying, "This is the payment for the fashion buyer."
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