P.S.: I've rewritten this chapter, please bear with me!
After chatting with Qian Mao for a few more minutes, Qian Duoduo hung up the phone.
When Wen Yuzhu saw Qian Duoduo hang up the phone, she looked relaxed, without any of the coquettish behavior she had shown with her brother earlier. To be honest, sometimes he felt that this girl, who had been with him for several months, was several years older than him, and that kind of coquettish behavior seemed to be something only she could do.
He could also feel that he was very relaxed in front of Qian Duoduo, even more so than in front of his wife. Especially when he was with her, she always seemed to be very energetic and decisive, just as she was in Qianshan Village and she was now.
He leaned back in his chair, clasped his hands in front of his chest, and said with a smile, "What? Third Brother is coming back?"
Qian Duoduo nodded and said, "Yes, Third Brother brought Third Sister-in-law back to get married."
Wen Yuzhu smiled and said, "Third Sister-in-law, I've only met you once. You look quite pretty."
Qian Duoduo smiled and nodded, saying in a light tone, "Third Sister-in-law is really amazing! Don't let her gentle appearance fool you, once she gets into her work, she's an absolute powerhouse."
Hearing this, Wen Yuzhu couldn't help but chuckle softly: "I really didn't expect it. Back then, so many girls threw themselves at Third Brother, but he was as unmoved as a rigid straight man. Now that he's with Third Sister-in-law, he's become so gentle and considerate, almost like a soft touch."
Qian Duoduo smiled and continued, "Third Brother has always been a person with aspirations. Even though he didn't go to university, he still wanted to find a college student as his girlfriend. Although he has been hurt in relationships before, I hope he can find true happiness rather than the possibility of them becoming a resentful couple in the future. After all, for me, Third Brother's happiness is the most important thing."
Wen Yuzhu stared intently at Qian Duoduo, keenly catching a fleeting hint of coldness in Qian Duoduo's eyes. Clearly, the influence of Jiang Sisi from back then hadn't completely faded from Qian Duoduo's mind; at least, it was evident from her current gaze that she still harbored hatred for Jiang Sisi. However, Jiang Sisi's ultimate fate was extremely tragic, so Wen Yuzhu decided to stop thinking about her and focus her attention on the matter at hand.
He looked at Qian Duoduo and asked, "Did Third Brother choose this himself?"
Qian Duoduo nodded and replied with a smile, "Yes, they were classmates in college! And my third sister-in-law's gentle personality can melt even my third brother's hard iron heart; he was completely subdued."
At this point, Qian Duoduo recalled the scene after the two went to Pengcheng, especially the performance of her third sister-in-law Zhang Muyao, which made Qian Mao feel a strong sense of crisis. Zhang Muyao's skillful ability in human resources and administration greatly reduced Qian Mao's workload, but at the same time, her rapid transformation from a timid girl to a strong woman also brought some discomfort to Qian Mao.
For a while, Third Brother frequently went to Zhang Muyao's office to keep her company, only to be rudely kicked out by her because he was seriously interfering with her work. This action caused Zhang Muyao, who was usually amiable towards Qian Mao, to unusually lose her temper. From then on, Third Brother successfully went from being the head of the household to being henpecked, and the kind where Qian Mao made the decisions on major matters, while his wife made all the decisions on minor matters. The key point is that, apart from potentially major issues at work, there were almost no major decisions at home that required his input.
However, seeing that Third Brother was happy with this, everyone felt it was good that someone could keep this guy in check. Zhang Muyao was also smart and knew that it was very important to build a good relationship with Qian Duoduo, so whenever she went shopping or on a business trip, she would bring Qian Duoduo gifts. Qian Duoduo was also willing to reciprocate, and would chat with Third Brother about life and his unhappy past to scare Qian Mao.
At first, Qian Mao would still look after his sister, who almost risked her life to protect him—after all, she was his own sister. But later, he found this happening more and more frequently, and his wife always looked at him with a "If you don't behave, let Duo Duo discipline you" gaze. Faced with this situation, he could only helplessly surrender; after all, he was henpecked and a doting brother.
Since the two registered their marriage in Shanghai and started living together, Qian Mao's mental state has changed significantly. The joy of an old man who has been a vegetarian for thirty years finally breaking his fast is palpable. Everyone can understand, although it's obvious that Zhang Muyao's spirits are starting to wane, and her dark circles have become more pronounced. However, she has shed her girlish naiveté and gained more of a woman's allure. Already beautiful, she now exudes even more charm in every gesture, sometimes even attracting the attention of a young girl like myself. Ah, some things, I really do know too much.
Wen Yuzhu nodded and smiled, saying, "Okay, after Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law come back, I'll treat everyone to dinner at the state-run restaurant in our county. Chef Nan's cooking skills are quite good."
Qian Duoduo readily agreed, "Okay, Secretary Wen is treating, I'll definitely be there on time. Oh, and remember to bring your wife, you didn't bring her when you came to my house last time."
Wen Yuzhu explained with a wry smile, "Sigh, there's nothing I can do about it. She has work to do in Harbin, and her child is still in kindergarten. I came here to take this position entirely because she supported me despite the pressure from her family. So I must make a name for myself and not let her down!"
Hearing this, Qian Duoduo nodded repeatedly and couldn't help but give a thumbs up, praising, "Secretary Wen, you are truly a responsible man! I admire you!"
This compliment instantly shattered Wen Yuzhu's feigned composure, revealing a hint of embarrassment and shyness. He looked helplessly at Qian Duoduo and smiled, "Sister Duoduo, you... you really leave me speechless."
Qian Duoduo was amused by his reaction and burst into laughter. Her clear laughter echoed in the air, making Wen Yuzhu laugh helplessly as well.
After Qian Duoduo left, Wen Yuzhu didn't immediately get back to work. He sat at his desk with a dazed look in his eyes, seemingly lost in thought. After a while, he suddenly snapped out of it, glanced at the documents on his desk, sighed, and picked up his pen again.
Qian Duoduo continued to ride his bicycle around the county town, not only looking at the still undeveloped streets, but also wanting to see what potential could be developed here.
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