Reminded by Jiang Sheng, Zhao Xuehui subconsciously recalled the scene when she first arrived at the coffee shop.
She did see the two laughing and joking, and she did feel somewhat uncomfortable.
However, after Sun Chunli explained it to her, she took it for granted and believed what Sun Chunli said.
Hearing her younger brother's words and recalling Song Chunli's gentle smile, Zhao Xuehui planted a seed of suspicion in her heart, though she was unaware of it at the time.
Seeing the thoughtful expression on Zhao Xuehui's face, Jiang Sheng knew that his words had worked.
"Second sister," Jiang Sheng saw Zhao Xuehui's expression and decided to stop while she was ahead, reminding her at the right time, "You're so pretty, there must be many more outstanding boys at the radio station. Why don't we have more choices?"
This time, Zhao Xuehui did not refute Jiang Sheng, but instead nodded quite seriously.
"What you said makes sense, I will think about it carefully."
Jiang Sheng breathed a sigh of relief when he realized that his second sister was finally listening to him.
It's good that my second sister understands my good intentions. Even if I didn't expose Zhou Changgui's true colors today, all my efforts were worthwhile.
"You brat," Zhao Xuehui suddenly glanced at her, her brows furrowed in anger, "Did you deliberately bring me to the coffee shop? Just because you saw those two talking together?"
One is her younger brother whom she trusts more, and the other is a friend whom she only has a slight liking for.
Zhao Xuehui naturally had a decision in mind about which one to choose.
In addition, my younger brother rushed to the radio station to find me around noon today, even though he wanted me to treat him to coffee.
But the fact that he was covered in sweat clearly indicated that the decision was made hastily.
Zhao Xuehui wasn't stupid; after what had just happened, she quickly noticed the suspicious points.
"Well..."
Faced with his second sister's question, Jiang Sheng gave a dry laugh and said, "No, not really. I just really wanted to drink coffee today. Second sister, don't overthink it."
"Alright," Jiang Sheng didn't want to talk about it, partly to preserve his self-respect, so Zhao Xuehui didn't bring it up again. Instead, she pointed to a noodle shop not far away: "Since you've already had your coffee, your second sister will treat you to beef noodles today. Want some?"
"Of course we have to eat it!"
Jiang Sheng couldn't wait to change the subject, so he nodded without hesitation and followed his second sister toward the noodle shop.
Upon arriving at the noodle shop, the two each ordered a bowl of noodles. Just as Jiang Sheng was about to start eating, he noticed Zhao Defu sitting not far away, also eating noodles.
The two exchanged glances. Zhao Defu looked at Zhao Xuehui opposite Jiang Sheng, and a look of amazement instantly appeared in his eyes.
He was about to go up and greet Jiang Sheng when Zhao Xuehui had already seen Zhao Defu.
This chubby little boy looks familiar... I feel like I've seen him somewhere before.
Zhao Xuehui couldn't help but frown slightly as she recalled the events in her mind.
A moment later, she suddenly opened her eyes wide, her face full of surprise and astonishment.
"Xiao Fuzi?"
Isn't this the chubby little guy who used to follow me around when I was sent to the countryside?
Back then, he listened to the four sisters' every word, even waking up with snot running down the river to catch fish for them, and together they would secretly go into the mountains and forests to catch wild rabbits.
I never expected to run into him here today!
Zhao Xuehui was both surprised and delighted, her face showing considerable astonishment.
Recognized, Zhao Defu chuckled and plopped down next to Jiang Sheng with his bowl of noodles.
"Sister Xuehui, you've become more and more beautiful after all these years!"
"screw you!"
Jiang Sheng slapped Zhao Defu on the shoulder: "Of course my sister is beautiful, hurry up and eat your noodles!"
"Xiaosheng, don't be so fierce!"
Zhao Xuehui glanced at Jiang Sheng with dissatisfaction: "He's your childhood friend. Back when the four of us sisters lived in your house, Xiao Fuzi would often go fishing to improve our meals!"
Back when they were sent to the countryside, Zhao Defu and Jiang Sheng were neighbors and got along very well.
Later, when he saw that his good friend Jiang Sheng had four more girls at home, and since he only had a boyish younger sister, Zhao Defu was extremely fond of the delicate and gentle girls, so he followed Zhao Xuehui and the others around every day, trying to please them in every way.
Meeting him in Yanjing today instantly reminded Zhao Xuehui of that chubby boy from back then, and the smile on her face softened considerably.
"By the way," Zhao Xuehui suddenly asked, "Why did you suddenly come to Yanjing? Did you come here to see your uncle? How did your college entrance exam go? Was it alright?"
When Zhao Xuehui and her three sisters returned to Yanjing, Zhao Defu's uncle had already expanded his business to Yanjing.
So, the first thing he did when he saw Zhao Defu was to assume that the man was visiting his uncle during the summer vacation.
"No, no," Zhao Defu said modestly, yet with a hint of pride, "I got into Peking University, and I'll be in the same school as Brother Sheng for the next four years. I hope you'll take good care of me, sister!"
"Wow, that's amazing!"
Zhao Xuehui's beautiful eyes widened in surprise, then she gave Zhao Defu a thumbs up: "That chubby little boy from back then is actually so amazing now!"
Zhao Xuehui was beautiful, and her every smile and frown made Zhao Defu blush and stammer.
"I... I also want to stay with Shun-ge again. Getting into university is the only way out, right, sister?"
"Look at you," Jiang Sheng said with a laugh, scolding Zhao Defu. "You're still the same as when you were a kid. You can't walk past my sister. Alright, hurry up and eat your noodles!"
After a long separation, Zhao Defu had endless things to say to Zhao Xuehui.
The three of them chatted and laughed as they ate lunch.
After lunch, because Zhao Xuehui had to go to the radio station to continue working, the two saw Zhao Xuehui off, and then Zhao Defu nudged Jiang Sheng's arm.
"Brother Sheng," Zhao Defu smiled obsequiously at Jiang Sheng, "I never expected my sister to be so beautiful and kind. How about giving me a chance to be your brother-in-law?"
"Shut up!"
Jiang Sheng slapped Zhao Defu's arm, laughing and scolding, "You want to be my brother-in-law? I'm warning you, don't even think about making a move on my sister!"
The two joked and teased each other all the way before finally getting down to business.
"Didn't you say before that the assembly line for the canning plant was almost resolved?"
Jiang Sheng thought of this and asked, "When shall we go to the factory to take a look?"
“You mean this?” Jiang Sheng brought it up, and Zhao Defu casually added, “My uncle is waiting at home, let’s go.”
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