The guesthouse wasn't very soundproof. After Pei Zhao knocked on the door, Xu Wan didn't open it for a while, and he overheard some of the phone conversation.
Xu Wan didn't shy away from the topic and nodded, "Yes, he cares about me."
Pei Zhao said "Oh", "Although I don't know your husband, I saw him at the law firm last time and I always felt that he must be a very capable lawyer. I really envy you two as a couple who are colleagues and can help and understand each other."
Xu Wan secretly admired him: You guessed pretty accurately.
She didn't say it aloud, but just smiled and said, "That's easy. Law firms recruit new interns every year, and you might get along with one. There are also frequent industry matchmaking events, which you can participate in if you're interested."
Pei Zhao pursed her lips and asked, "I heard from Dong Yuanyuan that you and your husband met on a blind date in the industry not long ago, and it seems like you had a whirlwind marriage?"
"Yes, because of family reasons, I went on blind dates with marriage in mind." Xu Wan didn't hide anything and praised, "But I'm really lucky to have met my husband."
Regardless of Jiang Tingzhou's reasons for being with her.
She is lucky.
Even if they really do break up in the future.
She would never deny this good fortune.
"Senior Sister Xu, you are a very good person, which is why you met such a good husband," Pei Zhao said with a smile.
The two walked to Xu Wan's room door, and Xu Wan thanked him before going inside.
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The next morning, after breakfast, the group set off for the neighboring village.
The situation in the neighboring village is slightly better than in the previous village. Some people have taken the initiative to come and seek help. The main issues are disputes over loans that are not being repaid, and there are also a few cases where children have gone out to work and then refused to pay child support and have disappeared.
Xia Shiwen helped coordinate on the spot where possible, and made notes on matters that required subsequent legal proceedings.
It was past 8 p.m. when all the work was finished.
The group of people then had dinner at their lodgings.
Just as he sat down, Pei Zhao looked towards the door and called out, "Little Jinqi?"
Xu Wan turned to look at the door and found that the little girl she had seen yesterday was standing outside.
The little girl hid most of her body outside the door, only her head showing, with her long braided hair hanging down.
Xu Wan was startled and quickly walked to the door. Seeing that there was no one behind the girl, she hurriedly asked, "Xiao Jinqi, why are you here alone? Who sent you?"
"I...no." Xiao Jinqi shook her head gently and said softly, "Uncle and Aunt, I have received the things you gave me. I wanted to say thank you. Grandpa Village Chief said you were here, so I...I came to find you."
Xu Wan was very surprised, "You came all the way from your village?"
The village where Xiao Jinqi lives is at least 20 kilometers away from this village. She is so young, yet she walked all the way here by herself!
Xiao Jinqi nodded, "Yes, it's not far. I walked this way this afternoon and I'm here now. Um... I should go back now."
Xu Wan quickly stopped her, "Have something to eat! I'll take you home after you eat."
"No, I'm not hungry."
Xiao Jinqi refused.
Xu Wan squatted down and took the child's hand, saying, "Didn't you say you were here to thank me? The best way to thank me is to have dinner with me here, and then let me take you home so I won't worry."
Pei Zhao also came over and said warmly, "Come and have dinner together. Uncle will drive you home later. You won't have to walk; we'll be there soon."
Xu Wan and Pei Zhao persuaded her for a while longer before Xiao Jinqi finally agreed.
They were eating ordinary stir-fried dishes.
Xu Wan scooped out half a bowl of rice, then added a lot of meat and vegetables before pushing it in front of the child, saying, "Eat up, there's more if you want."
"Thank you, thank you..."
While saying thank you, Xiao Jinqi kept swallowing.
Xu Wan urged her to eat quickly before she dared to pick up her chopsticks and start eating the food in front of her. After only two bites, she couldn't help but wolf it down.
"Eat slowly, eat slowly. Here's a braised chicken leg for you." Xu Wan put a chicken leg into Xiao Jinqi's bowl.
Xiao Jinqi was wolfing down her food when she suddenly started crying.
"Why are you crying?" Xu Wan was startled. "Is a fishbone stuck in your throat?"
Xiao Jinqi shook her head, wiped her tears with her arm, and sobbed, "After Mom left, I... I've never eaten such delicious food again..."
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