Everyone has noticed Zhang Aiai's changes to some extent, but she has disappointed people too many times in the past, so everyone is just taking a wait-and-see approach.
Even Zhang Shengtian didn't dare to believe it immediately. Instead, he glanced at Zhang Aiai and went to work.
He was afraid that staying at home would only add to his anger, so he figured it was better to go to work and wait until everyone was home so that if the atmosphere was tense, someone could step in and mediate.
He was afraid that if he stayed at home, he would scold Zhang Aiai again. His daughter had come all this way, and he didn't want to leave her with bad memories.
So, he had no choice but to hide.
Song Fang brought her child and said she wanted Song Yongren to see her shop, and then she left with Song Yongren.
Song Lili smiled faintly. This younger sister of hers was truly shrewd. She had long anticipated that the family would become distant and had Song Yongren withdraw from the relationship early on.
Coincidentally, Song Lili had the same idea, and the two sisters were on the same page.
She had originally planned to have Song Yongren go with her, but now that Song Yongren and Fangfang have left, Song Lili has also left with Xia Jun.
As for the family at home, only Zhang Aiai's family remained; they were left to their own devices.
Song Lili took Xia Jun to meet her friends first and introduced them to each other.
"Old Liang, this is the younger brother I was talking about. I'll be relying on you to take care of him from now on," Song Lili said with a smile.
"Don't worry, as long as he works hard, I guarantee he'll be happy here." Old Liang was a man in his forties whose eyes would disappear when he smiled.
They both have good personalities and temperaments. They were acquaintances of Song Lili before, and the two got along quite well.
"Don't worry about that. I've already told him. He has to work hard. If he makes a mistake, you don't have to give me any special consideration. You should educate him and criticize him as needed."
Otherwise, who would want to keep a Bodhisattva on their own turf? Nobody would.
"Okay, you're so generous." Old Liang immediately grinned so wide his eyes disappeared.
What he feared most was that Xia Jun would act recklessly in the factory because of Song Lili. Now that Song Lili had made it clear, he no longer needed to worry.
Even if it really comes to that, I believe Song Lili won't blame her.
"Alright, I've brought the person. You can make the arrangements yourself, Lao Liang. I'll head back now."
Xia Jun's affairs have been arranged, and all the necessary instructions have been given. There are no problems with Lao Liang, and Song Lili is also fine.
She had already anticipated this worrying issue, so naturally she had to appease both sides; otherwise, if something went wrong, it would still be her problem.
So she warned Xia Jun first, and now she's telling Lao Liang in front of Xia Jun so that both of them understand that she won't interfere in anything except bringing the person over.
Let them handle it themselves.
After leaving Lao Liang's place, Song Lili didn't want to go home. Now, whenever she faced Zhang Aiai's family, Song Lili felt uneasy.
So he made the same choice as Zhang Shengtian: to go to a hot pot restaurant to pass the time.
The employees were surprised to see the boss. He hadn't come for a long time, so why did he suddenly come today?
They all stared in surprise. Since there was no anger on their faces, it couldn't be that something had happened. Could it be that something else was going on?
As Song Lili's hot pot restaurant became more and more standardized in its management, she visited the restaurant less and less.
Now, the focus is more on Daqing and the other person, but no one will show up unless they do something wrong.
Then, it's about staying home with the kids, doing housework, and then lying down.
Song Lili was relieved, but Zhang Aiai at home was extremely upset.
As soon as Song Lili left, Fang Yaoqing got up, glanced at the empty house, and asked in a very unpleasant tone, "Where is she?"
"They're all gone." Having figured it out, Zhang Aiai was unwilling to talk to her, and naturally, she was unwilling to explain why no one was home.
"Gone? Where did you go? We came to visit relatives. How can you leave your relatives at home and go out like this? Don't you have any manners?"
Fang Yaoqing put on a good act in front of Zhang Qinghua's family and never did anything to annoy them.
When families are together, their true nature is revealed, and they revert to their village ways.
Zhang Aiai muttered, "You're acting like a relative, but I'm not." She was family, which is why her uncle and brother didn't treat her like an outsider, making her feel very comfortable.
If Zhang Aiai were to truly treat her like family and be polite and courteous, she would only be hurt.
It seems that although Dada and Dage are disappointed in her, they are still willing to treat her as family.
Zhang Aiai smiled faintly. "That's good, everything is still in time."
"What are you muttering about over there? I'm hungry, hurry up and go find me something to eat." With that, he sat down on the stone table in the courtyard like an old man.
Zhang Aiai opened her mouth, then stood up and went into the kitchen to take out the breakfast she had left for Fang Yaoqing that morning.
When Zhang Aiai took it, she couldn't help but think to herself, "Song Lili, this sister-in-law, is truly shrewd and resourceful."
Although Yaoqing was dissatisfied, he did everything he was supposed to do and was very thoughtful.
Fang Yaoqing hadn't eaten breakfast; it was still warm in the pot when he took it out.
"This place is really nice." Fang Yaoqing exclaimed as he ate, looking around with envy.
“Zhang Aiai, why don’t you have any skills? Look at your older brothers, they both went to university and have decent jobs. Why don’t you have any?”
"If you're the same way, then why should I still need to toil in the fields every day? Shouldn't I be enjoying city life?"
"Tell me, how could you be so stupid? Why didn't you take the college entrance exam back then? You went to school too!" Fang Yaoqing was exasperated and grew to dislike Zhang Aiai more and more.
If Zhang Aiai had this ability, he would be a city dweller too.
Zhang Aiai pouted, feeling regretful inside. Why hadn't she taken the college entrance exam? Why had she given up?
At the time, she thought it was great; not having to take the college entrance exam was definitely a good thing. But now? Looking at the gap between her older brothers and herself, Zhang Aiai regrets it.
Zhang Aiai glanced at Fang Yaoqing lightly. After her college entrance examination, Fang Yaoqing wouldn't dare to treat her like this, would he?
Back then, he treated her like royalty.
But what's the use? Thinking about these things now is pointless; it will only make me regret it more.
Despite feeling bitter, Zhang Aiai harbored no hatred. She understood that she had made a choice and could only bear the consequences—this was what her mentor had taught her.
After finishing breakfast, Fang Yaoqing crossed his legs and looked at the courtyard, which was as beautiful as paradise.
“Zhang Aiai, what do you say, let’s not leave? Let’s stay in the capital, let’s stay here.”
"I think this place is infinitely better than my hometown. Life here is so good. We eat well, dress well, and have everything we need. Why would I go back?"
Fang Yaoqing's eyes darted around, and he suddenly paused, staring at Zhang Aiai with some excitement. He felt that his idea was absolutely brilliant.
Why didn't I think of that before? Why didn't I think of that before?
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