"Haven't opened for business in half a month?"
Zhiwan, carrying the blanket, walked out the door, asking curiously,
"Why haven't you opened for so long? I've noticed business here is very poor, why is that?"
At this moment, the cloth shop owner chased after them from inside the shop, shouting loudly:
"Hurry back after you finish your delivery. Don't be so talkative, or someone will cut your tongue out."
The chubby girl stuck out her tongue and stopped talking.
Although Zhiwan felt there was something implied in her words, she didn't press the matter further since the fabric shop owner didn't want her to say more.
After putting down her luggage, Fatty looked around the place for a while before heading back.
Zhiwan escorted her to the door, where she saw several people standing. They appeared to be the owners of nearby shops.
Seeing her come out, they pointed at her for a few moments, nodded to her, and then turned and left.
Ever since she bought this shop, these people have always looked at her with strange eyes. Why is that?
However, she needs to settle her family first before considering anything else.
In the afternoon, they moved their home from the inn here and tied their horses to the stables in the backyard.
The largest main room was occupied by Luo Tianhe and Jiawang's mother, while Zhiruo and Jiawang lived on the left and right sides respectively. Zhiwan's room was connected to Zhiruo's.
In just a few days, the family had established themselves here and even had their own home, which made them extremely excited.
Luo Tianhe suggested that Jiawang go to the street to buy some good food so that everyone could have a good celebration that evening.
Jiawang took Yiming out to buy things happily, while Zhiruo secretly ran back into the house, guarding the spittoon and gagging incessantly.
Her unusual behavior caught the attention of Jiawang's mother, who wanted to go to Zhiruo's room to see what was going on, but was stopped by Zhiwan.
"Mom, let's go to the kitchen and check it out. We'll go to the street later and buy some new bowls and chopsticks."
After Zhiwan reminded her, Jiawang's mother forgot about Zhiruo and followed her to the kitchen.
They had cleaned the kitchen before, and everything here was washed clean. Luo Tianhe had also added clean well water to the water tank.
"Zhiwan, go and buy a few bowls and a few pairs of chopsticks. I don't think we need anything here."
"Okay, then you cook rice at home, and I'll ask Zhiruo to go out and buy some with me."
Mentioning Zhiruo, Jiawang's mother asked with concern:
"By the way, what's wrong with Zhiruo lately? She seems absent-minded all the time, her complexion is not good, and she's eating very little. Could you get her some medicine when you have time?"
Hearing her mother mention this, Zhiwan nodded nervously. She knew it wasn't the right time to tell her mother.
After bringing Zhiruo to the street, she said cautiously:
"Your mother may have noticed that you are not feeling well. Find an opportunity in the next few days to tell them about it!"
Zhiruo kept twisting the handkerchief in her hand, "I'm afraid... Mother and Father will be angry with me."
"But this can't be kept secret."
"Sister, maybe you should abort this child! I'm afraid people will talk about me behind my back. I'm not as brave as you, I can't do it."
“Zhiruo, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, it’s just that… abortion is dangerous. Many people have died from taking abortion pills and losing both their babies. I don’t want anything to happen to you. Besides, nobody knows us here. As long as we can convince Father and Mother, there’s nothing to be afraid of.”
"But...but I'm still afraid that my father and mother won't forgive me."
"No, I'm not their biological daughter. They accepted me when I gave birth to Yiming."
“But this has already happened to you. If they find out that this has happened to me, I’m afraid they won’t be able to handle it.”
"How about this, you give birth to the child, and tell everyone it's mine. I'll raise it. Anyway, I don't plan to get married..."
"Big sister..."
Zhiruo looked at her with eyes full of gratitude.
"Big sister, I've caused you trouble again, I'm sorry."
"Silly girl, don't say that. We're sisters, your business is my business. Let's go, let's go buy things first, eat and drink our fill first, we can talk about this tomorrow."
Zhi Ruo finally managed a forced smile, and then followed her into the street.
Tonight's dinner is especially lavish, with not only fish and meat, but also wine.
Luo Tianhe hadn't drunk alcohol for over a year, but tonight he was in a good mood and actually suggested having a drink.
Seeing that no one was with him, Zhiwan offered to have a drink with him.
After watching the father and son each drink two glasses of wine, Jiawang's mother couldn't help but stop them.
"Tianhe, stop drinking. You'll make Zhiwan drink too much."
Luo Tianhe waved his hand happily.
"It's alright. I'm glad that Zhiwan is willing to have a drink with me. Today is the day our Luo family celebrates the completion of our new home and moves into our new residence. I'm so happy!"
Zhiwan nodded in agreement.
"Mom, Dad is happy, and I didn't drink too much. I'll drink more with him."
"But……"
Jiawang's mother wanted to persuade them again, but seeing that the father and son were determined to drink until they were drunk, she simply gave up.
After eating a few bites, Zhiruo lied and said she had a headache, then went back to her room to sleep.
After Jiawang and Yiming finished eating, they went back to their room to play.
Seeing that the father and daughter were drinking heartily, Jiawang's mother went to reheat the dishes for them.
Luo Tianhe raised his glass, "Zhiwan, this is a toast from your father."
Upon hearing this, Zhiwan quickly raised her wine glass.
"Father, it is your daughter who should be respecting you."
"No, Zhiwan, this family depends entirely on you. Thank you, Father."
“Dad, we’re family, no need for such polite words as thank you. Besides, I’m able to support this family because of your support.”
"Don't be modest. Once we settle down here and work hard, we'll be able to find any kind of man we want when we make some money."
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