Xu Jinnan thought that he would take Xia Lanying out for a trip next week, and since Ru Bao had returned to school, everything should be fine.
He believed that Qinfang and the others wouldn't stay in Haishi for too long.
Let them think that Ru Bao is dead, and since she's grown up now, she's no longer a problem for the Cheng family.
As for him, he raised Ru Bao without ever expecting anything in return.
Xu Rubao was also at the Xu family home in the afternoon. If she had nothing to do, and it was too hot outside, she preferred to stay at home and read.
That evening, thinking that she should go back tomorrow, Song Qinfang took out her phone and dialed Abao's number.
After dinner, Xu Rubao went upstairs.
"Aunt Fang..."
“Abao, I’m planning to go back tomorrow, so before I go, I’m thinking of booking a restaurant to treat the Lu family to a meal. They’ve been a lot of trouble lately. Would you like to come over at noon? I can introduce you to someone while I’m at it.”
Xu Rubao was surprised that Madam Cheng was leaving and felt a little reluctant to part with her.
“Okay, Aunt Fang, I’ll definitely be there tomorrow.”
At this moment, Xu Ziqing, who was next to her, heard this and immediately signaled to Xu Rubao with her eyes that she should take her along.
Otherwise, she'll never let her off the hook.
"Alright, I'll send someone to pick you up tomorrow?"
"Auntie, no need, I can go by myself, no need to trouble yourself. Um... can I bring my sister with me?"
"Sure, bringing one more person is no big deal, especially since it's your sister."
Song Qinfang wouldn't take this small matter to heart.
"Okay, Auntie, see you tomorrow."
Xu Ziqing watched her hang up the phone. She had just heard that the Lu family was invited to dinner, so she wanted to go along, meet more people, and broaden her horizons.
"Who is that Aunt Fang? Can she get the Lu family to help her?"
“She’s from Beijing, a good friend of Mrs. Lu. She’s about to go back home and invited the Lu family to dinner before she left. I just promised her that I can take you with me tomorrow, but we have to keep it a secret from Grandpa.”
Xu Ziqing patted her shoulder, "Don't worry, I guarantee Grandpa won't suspect anything. Besides, Grandpa is taking Grandma out to play next week, he won't have time to look after us."
She thought for a moment, realizing she didn't know this Aunt Fang either, and felt a little nervous.
"Xu Rubao, how many people are there tomorrow? Should we dress up a bit? I just bought a new dress."
"It's the Lu family. Lu Jinglan and Lu Jingheng will probably be there too. It's not like it's a banquet, so there's no need to dress too formally. I'm not wearing those high heels from last time; they bled my feet."
Wearing those shoes was practically like being tortured.
"Okay, we're still students anyway, so I'll listen to you and wear my usual clothes. But... is there anything I should be careful about?"
Although Xu Ziqing had attended many banquets, she couldn't help but feel nervous when she thought about the Lu family members.
"Just keep quiet and treat it as a meal. It's really nothing. Mrs. Cheng is a very easy person to get along with. However, I'll still prepare a gift, since she's going back to Beijing. I quite like her."
Xu Ziqing nodded; it's never wrong to be polite.
"Let's go to the storeroom and pick out some better medicinal herbs. Anyway, we lack everything except medicinal herbs. Those wealthy ladies will definitely like beauty and skincare."
Xu Ziqing thought that since she had invited Xu Rubao, the wife who was a good friend of Madam Lu must be rich and noble.
Who knows, maybe in the future, they'll introduce me to a wonderful and ideal husband.
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