"What? You're back? What time is it?" Song Lili was groggily awakened by Zhang Qinghua's voice.
When she opened her eyes, she saw Zhang Qinghua sitting in front of her, looking at her with gentle eyes and a smile as bright as starlight.
Song Lili's lips unconsciously curled up, revealing a sweet and gentle smile. "Did I sleep for a long time?"
"It's getting dark, hurry up and get up, or you won't be able to sleep tonight."
Upon seeing Lili's appearance, Zhang Qinghua knew that she had probably slept for quite a long time.
Song Lili took out her watch and looked at it. It was seven o'clock in the evening. She had slept for more than four hours.
Stretching and sitting up, I thought, "I didn't realize it was so late. I need to get up quickly; everyone hasn't finished eating yet."
Song Lili threw off the covers and hurriedly tried to get up, but Zhang Qinghua grabbed her arm and said, "Everyone is asleep, there's no rush."
Besides, they should have eaten in the afternoon, so they're not that hungry yet.
"Take your time, I'll help you, it'll be quick," Zhang Qinghua said, adding a final word of advice to Song Lili, worried she might be anxious.
Song Lili chuckled and said, "Okay." Then she got up and washed her face.
When they went outside, they found that it was just as Zhang Qinghua had said; everyone was still asleep and hadn't gotten up yet.
After entering the kitchen and looking at the ingredients, I said, "Let's make some pork tenderloin, sweet and sour pork ribs, and then stir-fry two kinds of green vegetables."
I doubt anyone will be very hungry at night.
We ate late because there was too much food and it was easy to leave some.
“Okay, I’ll help you.” Zhang Qinghua nodded immediately. Song Lili could decide these things; he had no objections.
The couple busied themselves in the kitchen, occasionally glancing at each other with knowing eyes, then smiling at each other, the ambiguous yet warm atmosphere lingering for a long time.
When dinner was almost ready, Song Lili asked Zhang Qinghua to wake everyone up.
"Go and wake the children up first." The children are asleep and it's hard to wake them.
As for Daqing and Yangmei, they can just call out.
"good"
By the time everyone sat down together, half an hour had passed. Xiao Hui was not there; he refused to get up and insisted on sleeping.
"Consider this a welcome dinner for you all. It's been a long time since we've all gotten together. It's great." Zhang Qinghua looked at the table full of people with a satisfied expression.
Daqing was his best friend. They had been friends since childhood, but even after being separated for several years, he still thought about him.
Now that he has come to the capital, we will be able to see each other more often.
"Yes, it's already great that we can get together. I'm very happy today," Daqing said.
He shared the same feeling as Zhang Qinghua, but with an added sense of ambition and high aspirations.
Looking at his brother's life, he suddenly felt that the future was bright and that his own life would get better and better.
"Haha, happy, happy, everyone's happy." Zhang Shengtian laughed along, and his smile returned as soon as they arrived in the capital.
"Okay, hurry up and eat, otherwise it will get cold and you might get an upset stomach." Especially dishes with meat.
Song Lili stopped the group from expressing their feelings, fearing that things might get out of control.
"Let's call it a day for now. Once Daming returns, we'll invite everyone together for a meal."
Daqing knew these people, and it was nice to have a meal together.
Although it was late, everyone enjoyed the meal, and even Xiao Chen listened with great interest.
Zhang Qinghua and Daqing reminisced about the past, with Zhang Shengtian occasionally adding to their stories.
These were things Xiao Chen didn't know, and she was very interested, listening intently from the side.
Seeing his expression, Song Lili didn't tell him to go back to sleep. She just told him to listen, since he was interested anyway.
Song Lili and Yang Mei spoke in hushed tones, talking about their children, their families, and then about the capital.
Everything can become a topic of conversation, allowing the two to chat happily together.
"This time, all our friends have come." After returning to her room, Song Lili happily counted on her fingers.
"Isn't this great? From now on, you won't be lonely anymore; you can hang out with friends."
"Oh, right, I have something to tell you." Suddenly, Song Lili remembered Zhang Aiai's matter and hadn't told Zhang Qinghua yet.
There's also something to say about Lin Xue's family.
Song Lili did not intend to hide these things from Zhang Qinghua; he was the man of the family, and these matters needed to be clear to him.
After that, she told Zhang Qinghua everything she had heard and guessed.
She needed to keep it a secret from Zhang Shengtian, and she needed to play dumb with Lin Xue, but she didn't need to with Zhang Qinghua.
They are husband and wife, husband and wife are one, there is nothing they cannot say.
"How did her lovemaking turn out like this?" Zhang Qinghua was also angry after hearing this.
He and Zhang Qingguo are truly brothers; their thoughts are exactly the same.
I'm willing to give anything, whether it's favors or money, as long as it helps my sister.
But if I'm being schemed against, I'll feel uneasy and uncomfortable, and... I won't be willing to help.
But... I can't bear to.
"Forget it for now. If Ai Ai brings it up again in the future, then... let's arrange a job for Fang Yaoqing."
"If Ai Ai doesn't mention it, then forget it." He certainly couldn't bring himself to offer himself up and be schemed against.
"Alright, I'm telling you this not to make you angry, but so you can persuade your boss."
Zhang Shengtian was probably the one who felt the worst.
"If you need to arrange work in the future, my shop or the clothing factory are both fine; I can fit someone in anywhere."
However, she wouldn't let Fang Yaoqing know that she was the boss.
Otherwise, the troubles in the future will only increase.
"No need. It's already been planned out as it is. If they knew you had a stake in that shop and the garment factory, they would be even more restless."
"Let them find one themselves, or ask someone they know to arrange one. Don't interfere."
What Song Lili could think of, Zhang Qinghua could naturally think of as well, and without any hesitation, he stopped Song Lili.
He couldn't let Lili be in a difficult position just for his sister's sake.
Given Ai's temperament and behavior, in the end, only Lili would be in a difficult position.
He absolutely will not allow it.
Song Lili smiled, a soft, yet comforting smile, a smile that came from the deepest part of her heart, and carried strength.
"Okay, you decide." That's fine, she wasn't too keen on it either.
It was only arranged reluctantly because of Zhang Qinghua's influence.
Since Zhang Qinghua said so, then... she naturally accepted it gladly!
He felt sorry for himself, so why shouldn't he accept it? Of course he should accept it happily!
Song Lili's radiant smile dispelled the gloom in Zhang Qinghua's heart, and he smiled along with her.
His sister has her own life to live, and he can only help her to the best of his ability. If he can't help her, then he can only leave it to fate and let nature take its course.
He only needs to take good care of his own family, his aging father, and raise his children to adulthood, and his life will be complete.
He didn't ask for much; he just wanted a happy and fulfilling family life and a slightly affluent lifestyle.
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