Li Qiuxiang had just finished a long day at work and was about to leave when she saw Zhao Aiguo sulking over. He looked like he'd lost at least ten pounds. She couldn't help but compare him to the chubby guy; he wasn't good-looking, too effeminate, and lacked presence. This kid was getting more and more crooked as he grew up. Then she heard Zhao Aiguo say, "Sister Qiuxiang, let's go have dinner tonight!"
Li Qiuxiang didn't know why, but looking at his pale skin felt irritating! He had no masculinity whatsoever, not even remotely comparable to her own dark-skinned, chubby husband. She pouted, "You really know how to pick your time! I'll skip that meal for you today, you won't eat!"
Zhao Aiguo said cheerfully, "Oh dear, what's the big deal that you have to be so busy today?! Your little Li..." Seeing Li Qiuxiang's eyes wide open, one hand on her hip, the other pointing at Zhao Aiguo, he immediately shut up. Li Qiuxiang's bottom line was that no one could say anything bad about the fat man.
"Oh! I know, all you do after get off work is deal with your fat, dark-skinned husband, right? And what about his great-grandmother and the others? If all else fails, there's his aunt, too. Let me tell you, didn't I promise you I'd treat you to dinner when my girlfriend came back? But I was away studying and just got back! Shouldn't I keep my promise?"
Li Qiuxiang tidied her bag and smiled, "Consider yourself lucky. I can't go these next few days, I really have something to do!" Out of consideration for Wang Hong's feelings, Li Qiuxiang didn't say it aloud. However, she decided to keep a close eye on things these next few days, and if necessary, she'd have to go see that old man. How dare he make such a move! The year he was able to earn money, Wang Hong was still in her mother's womb!
Zhao Aiguo said "Oh," and then regretfully added, "Then you won't see my girlfriend for a few days!" Li Qiuxiang found his expression irritating. "Zhao Aiguo, your thought process is just different from everyone else's. What? Do you need a countdown to break up? Is it going to fall apart in a few days?"
"Pah, pah, pah! Children say the darndest things! How could we break up? His family is coming to Beijing tomorrow to arrange our engagement, and then she'll be my fiancée..." Li Qiuxiang chuckled as she listened to this silly boy's daydreams about the future. So, inviting him to dinner wasn't the real purpose; he just wanted to show off that he was getting engaged!
Okay, then congratulations! "Congratulations! You married a college graduate. I'll have to treat you to a meal in a few days!"
"Why not today? What's wrong?" Faced with Zhao Aiguo's questioning, Li Qiuxiang smiled and said, "About ten days ago, Wang Hong was accidentally hit by a car after get off work and is in the hospital. It's nothing serious, just a badly twisted ankle. I have to bring her dinner tonight."
Zhao Aiguo said "Oh," indicating that he couldn't invite her again. "See you later!" "Alright, see you later!"
Watching Zhao Aiguo ride away on his bicycle, Li Qiuxiang sighed and rode home. Luckily, Wang Hong was cooking and hadn't run out. She casually asked, "Where's Fatty Blackie?"
Wang Hong turned around and smiled, saying, "Grandma took her away." Li Qiuxiang nodded, and the two ate their meal without saying much. Pointing at Li Qiuxiang, it was unrealistic to advise others on relationship issues.
The next day, not long after Li Qiuxiang went to work, Wang Hong was sitting at home in a daze when she heard a knock on the door. When she opened it, she saw Xiao Dai again. Her heart was pounding. "Mr. Dai, how did you find this place?"
Xiao Dai had a melancholy air about her, and seemed preoccupied. Even when she smiled, it felt forced. "I only found out yesterday when I went to the hospital that you had been discharged by yourself. I was thinking of coming to see you today..." She observed Wang Hong's expression as she spoke, then stopped, "What's wrong?"
Wang Hong forced a smile. "It's alright, Mr. Dai, I'm sorry! I can't agree to that..."
Xiao Dai was stunned. Seeing his expression, Wang Hong felt a pang of heartache. "I love you, but I can't do something my sister-in-law doesn't like, I..."
Xiao Dai gave a wry smile. "Between me and Li Qiuxiang, you chose her, right?"
Tears streamed down her face, and she was torn between the two. Xiao Dai held Wang Hong's hand and said, "I understand. I've bothered you a lot before, but I won't anymore. Live your life well. You're a good girl, forget about me!"
"But I really can't forget you, and I don't want to make my sister-in-law angry. I don't know what to do!" Xiao Dai stepped forward and patted her shoulder. "You're a good girl. Don't worry, I'll forget you too! We shouldn't have crossed paths in the first place."
Xiao Dai turned and left without a trace of regret. Wang Hong's heart shattered like dumpling filling. One had given her a love she had never experienced before, the other had given her a home. Which one to choose? It was a difficult choice!
While Zhao Aiguo's relationships were a tangled mess, Zhao Aiguo's side was thriving. When Liu Man's grandparents and parents visited Beijing, Zhao Aiguo borrowed a car from his work unit and drove them directly to Liu Man's rented apartment. Grandpa and Grandma Liu were 100% satisfied with the young man. Good looks, good job, and considerate in his dealings with others!
The next day, they had to have dinner at the Zhao family's house. Zhao Dahu and his father really put on a show, and this time everyone was gathered together. The two families got along well, and the discussion about the marriage went very smoothly. Grandpa Liu and Grandma Liu also understood why their son and daughter-in-law were in such a hurry. This young man was rising quickly and was good-looking. If they didn't settle things quickly, they were afraid that things would get complicated.
The conversation at the table was going well, except for one person who seemed out of place. Liu Man was completely unreserved, her eyes shining as she ate, as if she were there to enjoy the feast. Zhao Aiguo was like a maid serving dishes, very diligent, picking up food wherever Liu Man's small eyes looked.
Even the Liu family members couldn't stand it anymore. Grandma Liu cleared her throat and said, "Nannan, eat slowly!"
Liu Man finally finished swallowing what was in his mouth and said, "Mmm, Grandma, try this, it's super delicious!" He even had time to put another bite on his plate. Zhao Aiguo nodded, "Yes, yes! This is delicious!" He then put a bite on the plate for the rest of the Liu family.
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