Qiu Shanshan felt that she had nothing to worry about, which is why she acted so flamboyantly.
She went in and out of the courtyard multiple times during the day, hoping to set up a trap to gather some information.
But to her surprise, Xie Lanshen's vacation was not over yet.
And judging from the looks of it, he might have to stay in the tenement for a while longer.
This sudden turn of events made Qiu Shanshan very unhappy, and she couldn't help but click her tongue and mutter a complaint.
"This is such a hassle! With Xie Lanshen around, our plans are bound to be hindered!"
"If those people had been a little more ruthless back then and killed him outright, I wouldn't be so constrained in getting things done now. What a bunch of useless trash!"
That being said, the matter is now settled.
The only plan going forward is to find another way and be as cautious as possible.
Qiu Shanshan quickened her pace and walked away, making several turns and passing through several alleys before finally getting away from the large courtyard.
She breathed a sigh of relief only after confirming that no one had noticed her along the way.
"Logically, the people who are supposed to meet us should have arrived by now, but we don't know where they are."
Qiu Shanshan put one hand to her forehead and looked around.
Before long, they spotted a black sedan parked in an inconspicuous corner ahead.
The man in the driver's seat stared intently at her. When she turned her gaze toward him, he raised his hand and made a subtle gesture.
Qiu Shanshan's eyes lit up, and she quickly stepped forward, opened the car door, got in, and left discreetly.
Meanwhile, the Wen family was still in a joyous atmosphere.
"Shanshan should be far away by now, right? Quick, bring me the gift box she brought so I can see it."
"As expected of my future daughter-in-law, she has already given me so many valuable and nice things even before we are engaged."
As Cao Tongwen flipped through the pages, she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"Look at this bird's nest and this donkey-hide gelatin. If we hadn't married into such a wealthy family as the Qiu family, we wouldn't be able to afford to eat this."
Wen Jun was still hesitating whether to accept Qiu Shanshan's kindness, but when he heard that the gift she gave was so expensive, he tightened his grip on the gift box.
"Considering her sincerity, I'll give her a nicer look next time she comes."
"That's more like it."
Cao Tongwen was overjoyed: "I've already decided that Shanshan is my daughter-in-law. You should spend more time getting to know her; it will only do you good."
After being persuaded by her for so long, Wen Jun was genuinely tempted.
But firstly, he considered himself the one being pursued, so of course he had to put on a certain air.
Secondly, he was still thinking about Cheng Wan's uncle who had come to their house that day.
It wasn't that he was timid; it was just that the other person's aura made him seem like an ordinary person.
Wen Jun was hesitating when he suddenly remembered a crucial piece of information and quickly said to Cao Tongwen:
“I heard Cheng Wan mention before that her uncle works in the government, but he is usually very busy and rarely at home. I always felt that his job was quite special.”
"I haven't officially divorced Cheng Wan yet. What if I hook up with Qiu Shanshan so soon, and Cheng Wan's uncle finds out and holds a grudge against us?"
Cao Tongwen curled her lip in disdain.
"So what if he's powerful? Is he some kind of high-ranking leader? If Cheng Wan really had such an amazing uncle, their family wouldn't be so ordinary."
"Junjun, just remember what your mother said: Cheng Wan is marrying above her station!"
She didn't even care about Song Mingqian, let alone the Cheng family.
Cao Tongwen's mind is now filled with what Qiu Shanshan told her.
If you treat her like your own mother after you marry into the family, you'll be hooked.
"It's a blessing for our family to have such a good daughter-in-law as Shanshan. No matter what, we should always listen to her."
While scolding her son, she greedily began to arrange the fruit and dried goods gift boxes once again.
And what she found there was a wonderful surprise.
"Look, there are pearl earrings and a necklace hidden under this gift box. Shanshan must have given them to me specially."
Holding these precious jewels, Cao Tongwen was both surprised and delighted, and was almost moved to tears.
What she wants most right now is for Cheng Wan to get out of here as soon as possible!
Of course, it would be even better if this jinx died in the hospital.
This will save them the trouble of getting a divorce and dividing their assets with her!
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The Xie family had already returned home by now.
As soon as they entered the door, Zhao Haiyin and Grandma Xie couldn't wait to rush into the kitchen.
As soon as the pot lid was lifted, the aroma of food filled the yard.
Even Shen Zhihuan was tempted to slow down, her eyes sparkling as she sniffed the air.
"It smells so good... This smells like braised pig's trotters? This dish is really hard to make, why did I suddenly want to eat it today?"
"As long as you like it, Zhihuan, any dish is worth the effort. It's not just stewed pig's trotters, but also many other dishes."
"Such a big thing happened today, so of course we have to treat you to something good."
Grandma Xie knew that Shen Zhihuan had overcome that hurdle in her heart, but the look in her eyes still betrayed her heartache.
"When you're in a bad mood, you should eat something nutritious like this. A hot soup going down into your stomach will make all your bad mood disappear."
Grandpa Xie washed his hands and, while helping to serve the dishes, kept muttering to himself.
"Hmph, I'm just old, not dead. Those bastards really think the Xie family has no one left."
"Sue them! Tomorrow I'll contact my old buddies and sue these people to death! We won't let a single one of them get away with it!"
Feeling the deep concern the two elderly people had for her, Shen Zhihuan pursed her lips and smiled, revealing a pair of dimples.
"Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma."
Zhao Haiyin stood next to her for a long time, but still couldn't help but reach out and gently touch her hair.
Her gaze towards Shen Zhihuan was filled with tenderness and affection, just like that of a mother.
"Let bygones be bygones. Our Zhihuan is so outstanding, she shouldn't let these things hold her back."
"Just consider this matter closed. During this time, you only need to focus on preparing for the exam. Leave everything else to us."
"Yes, thank you, Auntie."
Shen Zhihuan affectionately and naturally took Zhao Haiyin's arm, giving her a sweet smile, though her eyes still held some concern.
"I just don't know how Cheng Wan is recovering. She's still in the hospital, and I'm always worried about her."
"I happen to be free tomorrow morning, so I plan to go and check on her."
"This child is unlucky. She's a good girl, but she ended up with such a heartless in-law family."
When Grandpa Xie and Grandma Xie talked about Cheng Wan, they couldn't help but sigh.
“Even we outsiders feel heartbroken when we hear about her story, her parents must be feeling even more heartbroken right now.”
“We’re neighbors, so it’s only right that we visit you. We’ll prepare some gifts and go with you, Zhihuan, tomorrow.”
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