Chapter 143 If you don't have it, go borrow it first.
Ning Xuan returned to Anshi without encountering any problems along the way, and then, based on the original owner's memories, went to the machinery factory's residential compound.
It was right after get off work, and everyone was busy making dinner.
Then, when the staff and their families who were busy in the communal kitchen saw a fair-skinned girl walk in, not a single one of them recognized Ning Xuan.
Aunt Hu, who loves a good chatter, was the first to ask Ning Xuan, "Who are you looking for, young lady?"
Ning Xuan looked at the woman who was holding a spatula and scrutinizing her, and recognized the person who asked the question. "Aunt Hu, I'm Ning Xuan. I've asked for leave to come back and see my dad and the others."
"Oh my, it's Ning Xuan! How come you've grown up so much in just over a year? You're a completely different person! I've watched you grow up since you were little, and I didn't recognize you at all." Hu Dashen slapped his thigh.
"Then you should go home first. Your family just started eating. You must be tired after the long journey. Go home first, and come over to my house for a chat later."
"Okay, Auntie, you go ahead with your work, I'll head back now."
Once Ning Xuan disappeared, the communal kitchen immediately erupted into a frenzy, as if a spoonful of water had been added to a scalding oil pan.
"Xuan has become even more beautiful since she went to the countryside. She's gotten fairer and gained weight."
"Yes, everyone says life in the countryside is tough. Last year, my sister-in-law's younger brother came back to visit, and I heard he was so thin he was skin and bones. The young man in his twenties looked older than a man in his thirties..."
"Maybe living in the countryside is better than living with a stepmother..."
"Shh, keep your voice down~" Then everyone started whispering about Ning Xuan's stepmother, Wu Yumei.
“Look at what Xuan’s clothes used to be. They were bigger than Ning Lan’s, but she was still thinner than Ning Lan. Her complexion was sallow. Every time I saw her, I was worried that she would faint.”
"That's not true..."
Although Ning Xuan had walked quite a distance, her excellent hearing allowed her to hear everyone's crickets chirping. A smile played on her lips. Sure enough, everyone was perceptive. Only Wu Yumei still thought herself clever, and Ning Kang either genuinely stupid or pretended not to see anything to save herself trouble.
But none of that matters; she'll show them what regret is.
Following the original owner's memories, Ning Xuan went upstairs and found her home. The door was closed, but the soundproofing wasn't very good. Since Ning Xuan's hearing was already very good, she easily heard what the people inside were saying.
“Mom, I don’t want to marry that Factory Director Pan’s son. He’s so old and not good-looking at all,” Ning Lan complained to Wu Yumei.
“Older people are more caring, and good looks can’t put food on the table. With his family’s financial situation, you’ll be living a life of luxury if you marry him. If you don’t like your current job, they can help you find one with a higher salary and less work.” Wu Yumei didn’t take it seriously and still thought the other party’s conditions were good.
Ning Lan was still unwilling, "But I heard that he has been married twice. Is there a problem?"
"Probably not. Maybe his first two wives weren't lucky enough, so it's your turn now."
"Oh dear, I still don't want to marry him. I felt so uncomfortable on that blind date with him. I really couldn't eat when I looked at him." Ning Lan then used her coquettish charm again. "Mom, why don't you go and ask around again? Is there anyone better? It's okay if their conditions are a little worse, as long as they're good-looking."
"I'm really scared of you. I'll ask around again tomorrow. This Director Pan's son even asked around himself, saying he took a liking to you at first sight. He's such a good catch!"
Ning Kang also agreed with his wife. Being handsome can't put food on the table, but their family's conditions were really good. "Alright, Yu Mei, go and inquire more. If there are no other problems, Xiao Lan, don't be willful. Their family's conditions are really good."
What Ning Kang and Wu Yumei didn't say was that once Ning Lan got married, her husband would definitely help her get on her brother-in-law's good side, and Ning Hui's future would be secure.
It must be said that Ning Lan seems to be favored, but Ning Kang and Wu Yumei actually value Ning Hui more.
After listening for a while, Ning Xuan roughly understood what they were talking about, so she decided not to eavesdrop anymore and started knocking on the door.
Hearing the knock on the door, the people inside were somewhat surprised. Ning Lan muttered under her breath without any attempt to hide her disapproval, "Who is it? How rude of them to come to our house during mealtime."
"Shh, don't talk nonsense. Maybe something's happened. I'll go check." Wu Yumei patted Ning Lan's hand to stop her from talking, then glanced at the food on the table, gave Ning Lan a look, and slowly walked to open the door. "Coming, coming~"
Upon receiving the instructions, Ning Lan quickly used chopsticks to divide the meat dishes into bowls for the family members. In fact, she wanted to put them all in her own bowl, but with Ning Kang around, she didn't dare to be so presumptuous.
When the door opened, Wu Yumei was stunned to see who was outside. She asked uncertainly, "Xiao Xuan?"
Ning Xuan nodded, "It's me, I'm back~" Ning Xuan deliberately slowed down her speech and replied normally, but Wu Yumei suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.
She quickly turned around and called out to Ning Kang, trying to hide her strange behavior, "Old Kang, Xiao Xuan is back."
Ning Kang was quite happy that his daughter, whom he hadn't seen for over a year, had returned. "Xiao Xuan is back! Why didn't you tell me beforehand? I could have picked you up."
“Dad, I took a leave of absence to visit my family. Our home is not far from the station. It’s not like I don’t know the way. When I went to the countryside, my family didn’t see me off. I know you’re busy, I’m used to it.”
Ning Xuan made a firm but firm statement, and Ning Kang, feeling a little guilty, quickly ended the conversation, saying, "Dinner's ready at home, go wash your hands and sit down to eat."
After saying that, he remembered that his youngest daughter had just divided up all the meat and vegetables in the house, and he felt even more guilty. "I didn't know you were coming back, and we didn't prepare any food for you in advance. I'll ask your aunt to cook some noodles. You can sit down and eat some first."
Ning Xuan hadn't planned to eat, but when she saw Ning Kang instructing Wu Yumei to do chores, she was quite happy to see Wu Yumei suffer, so she put down the bag in her hand, washed her hands, and sat down.
"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and cook some noodles, and add two extra eggs." Ning Kang urged Wu Yumei when he saw her still standing there.
Wu Yumei blurted out, "Where are there any eggs left at home?" It was just a conditioned reflex; whenever she was preparing food for Ning Xuan, she always tried to save money. Ning Kang, who didn't manage the household, had no idea that there was a small blue of eggs at home, which Ning Lan and Ning Hui ate every morning.
Upon hearing the word "egg," Ning Hui, who had been engrossed in his meal, finally looked up. "Mom, I want to eat eggs too!"
Seeing this, Ning Kang instructed Wu Yumei, "If you don't have any, go borrow some first, and also get one for Xiao Hui and one for Xiao Lan."
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