Chapter 676 The Passing of Time 41
Ning Yan said modestly, "I can do it, but I'm not very good at it."
The other two players, upon hearing this, exclaimed, "Wow, this is the best card pairing we've ever had!"
Mrs. Luo introduced Ning Yan to the women, saying, "This is Mr. Kawasaki's wife, this is Director Zhou's wife, and this is Section Chief Li's wife. You'll get to know them better after you come here a few more times."
Kawasaki's wife was merely a decoration he married; he loved men and had absolutely no interest in women.
His wife was also very open-minded. Before they got married, Kawasaki's sexual orientation was known to many people. She found it too uncomfortable to face the constant pointing fingers and whispers. As soon as her husband went to China, she followed him there.
After all, her family still holds some status in Japan, so it wasn't difficult for her to do this.
She has lived a very comfortable life in China these past few years. Although the man is useless, she has money to spend and people to serve her, so she never cares about Kawasaki's affairs.
Kawasaki and Luo Siyuan had a good relationship, so she became acquainted with Mrs. Luo and they became mahjong partners.
Ning Yan greeted the other three, then glanced at them again. Was this Mrs. Li, the wife of Section Chief Li, a respectable woman?
After Madam Luo finished her introduction, she stood up and pulled Ning Yan to sit in her seat. "Come on, come on, play a few rounds for me. I've had bad luck today and lost quite a bit."
Ning Yan didn't stand on ceremony, "Then I'll play a few rounds for my sister-in-law. If I lose, it's on me; if I win, it's on my sister-in-law."
"How could I, as your sister-in-law, take advantage of you?"
"Who told me to sit in my sister-in-law's prime spot? I lost before because my time wasn't up yet. When my time comes, I'll naturally win it back."
Madam Luo smiled beautifully, mainly because her words were so pleasant to hear. Even if she were very wealthy, she wouldn't want to give them away. "Aunt Wu, quickly go and bring Madam Qiu a glass of chilled watermelon juice."
"Oh, my sister-in-law is so kind to me. I'm so thirsty right now."
She was talking while simultaneously arranging the cards, but her flustered manner made it clear that she was a novice.
Madam Zhou stared at Ning Yan's face for a long time. In fact, she didn't care much about whether Ning Yan could play or not. On the contrary, she was the one at the table who most wanted Ning Yan to play.
Because her husband was Qiu Juncheng's superior, the wives of these subordinates had no choice but to fawn over her.
However, Ning Yan's face is too outstanding. If that lecherous man at home finds out that his subordinate has a beautiful wife, he'll probably cause some more embarrassing trouble.
The thought of her concubines made her uncomfortable. She was getting older every day, and those young, flower-bud-like concubines were always in front of her, making her increasingly annoyed. Only playing cards could help her temporarily forget her troubles.
"Mrs. Qiu has such beautiful skin. What brand of skincare products do you usually use?" Mrs. Li asked with a smile.
Ning Yan said, "I'm just from the countryside, how would I know anything about brands? It was the lady of Cai's Trading Company who helped me pick out two sets. I really don't remember what they were called, I can't read."
I'll ask my husband when I get back, and then I'll tell my sisters next time I come.
Upon hearing that she was illiterate, the people at the table simultaneously looked puzzled.
Does Director Qiu really only care about looks when choosing a wife?
"Okay, I'll be waiting."
As the group chatted and played, Ning Yan had to answer the ladies' questions from time to time. As long as it didn't involve any private matters, she answered seriously. The ladies felt that she was particularly innocent, honest, and straightforward, saying whatever came to mind.
A hint of envy flashed in Mrs. Li's eyes. Women can be so innocent because men protect them so well. "Mrs. Qiu and Director Qiu must have a very good relationship."
Ning Yan asked with a smile, "How did Madam Li figure that out?"
"If I were a man, I would definitely do everything I could to treat you well if I married such a beautiful woman. You have such a good personality, so your relationship with your husband must be pretty good."
Ning Yan stared intently at the cards in front of her, examining them carefully before pushing them aside. "I won! I drew the winning tile myself!"
Madam Zhou: ...This is really honest. In a game like this, she actually dared to win right away?
Everyone here holds a higher official position than her husband.
Ning Yan: So what if it's high? Anyone who dares to make things difficult for my man will be eliminated. No one can stop me from winning money.
Soon it was noon. Ning Yan kept her word and left all the money she won to Madam Luo, taking not a single penny for herself. Madam Luo's smile never faded.
She not only won back the more than twenty dollars she lost that morning, but also made more than thirty. Mrs. Qiu's luck is really good.
Luo Siyuan insisted on having lunch, and Madam Luo wouldn't let them leave either. At noon, two tables were set up at the Luo family home. The men ate in the living room, while the women ate in the flower hall, making it quite lively.
Mrs. Li, holding up the bottle, asked, "Mrs. Qiu, would you like a glass of fine brandy?"
Ning Yan: "I've never drunk alcohol before. The wine at Madam Luo's house must be very expensive. I'll have a glass then, so I can brag about it when I go out and chat with others."
Madam Luo was amused by her words, "It's not that exaggerated, it's not that exaggerated."
He said that, but he was actually very pleased with himself.
Madam Li was about to pour wine for Ning Yan, but Ning Yan quickly took the bottle from her. "How could I let you pour the wine? Let me do it. Don't worry, I'm quick and efficient. I definitely won't let this good wine spill."
At that time, a bottle of Hua Mao cost eight silver dollars, and she estimated that this bottle of brandy would cost about the same. In the eyes of ordinary people, the price of this bottle of liquor was indeed astronomical.
Ning Yan actually tried the wine, but perhaps because she had drunk too much good wine, this wine was just so-so.
"Is it good?"
Ning Yan frowned, her pretty face contorted, and stuck out her tongue. "It's spicy and bitter. How could anyone like to drink something like this?"
Madam Li and the others laughed heartily, "It's like this the first time you drink it, but once you get used to it, you'll know how good the wine is."
Ning Yan picked up some food, "Meat is still the best."
...
After a fairly enjoyable lunch, the card game continued in the afternoon.
Ning Yan's skill in feeding cards to others has reached an unparalleled level.
Basically, she could make whoever she wanted win, and none of the ladies felt they had bad luck because they would win every now and then. But when the score was tallied, oh, they all lost a little, and only Ning Yan won.
Of course, she didn't win much either; she only got a little over twenty dollars in half a day, which was nothing compared to what she had in the morning.
When the couple were about to leave that evening, Mrs. Luo kept insisting that they come again the next day.
Ning Yan agreed.
On the way home, Qiu Juncheng asked, "Did you have fun?"
"Happy!" Of course I'm happy, it's like finding money on the street, no matter how much I find, no one will be unhappy.
"By the way, there was a Mrs. Li at the card game today. She said she was the wife of Section Chief Li from the Police Department. What kind of person is this Section Chief Li?"
"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly asking about him?"
“That Mrs. Li, with the Peach Blossom Star entering her life palace, Section Chief Li is being cuckolded.” After saying that, Ning Yan corrected herself again, “Section Chief Li is being cuckolded, cuckolded, cuckolded…”
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