She immediately spoke up, "Li Qianqian? You're worrying about this more than her mother does. Liu Man's parents have already agreed, so why are you still being so stubborn?"
Just then, a plump, well-dressed woman stood outside the door. Although she wasn't particularly beautiful, she had a good demeanor and looked like a cadre. She knocked on the open door and Liu Man happily went over. "Aunt Shuqing, what brings you here?"
Wei Shuqing smiled and handed over a bag, saying, "I heard from the older sister in our department today that a batch of wool sweaters came to the department store. They're good quality, so I bought one for you. I also bought two boxes of almond honey. There are some snacks that your grandparents brought for you inside. When you go home for school break, your grandpa can cook for you!"
Liu Man immediately nodded, "Thank you, Auntie!" He casually placed the things on the table and saw Wei Shuqing out. This action stunned Li Qianqian, who actually asked, "Who is this?"
Hu Xiaoling laughed. "This is probably the last thing you wanted to know. A thick Beijing accent, and at her age... I bet you breakfast that this is Zhao Aiguo's mother! Look at her clothes, her demeanor—she looks like Zhao Aiguo is a second-generation official! Oh dear!" She then made a regretful expression and slapped her thigh.
Li Qianqian glared at her angrily, packed her things, and soon Liu Man returned. Hu Xiaoling said, "Quickly, see what's inside?" Liu Man opened the bag, and Hu Xiaoling looked at the wool sweater and laughed, "This sweater must cost at least forty. Your future mother-in-law is quite generous with her money!"
Liu Man's face flushed red instantly, and she lightly slapped her, saying, "What kind of dirty talk are you talking about!" She quickly locked all her things in her box, and the two of them took their lunchboxes to the cafeteria.
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