Finally, Zeng Zhongkang and his companion each received a pair of shoes.
Annie and Zhang Hongmei each bought a simple nightgown. Because the patterns were so beautiful, Annie insisted that they each have one.
"Let's go home. Someone will deliver the jewelry tomorrow, so we won't buy any more outside."
Zhang Hongmei considers this optional and doesn't usually wear it.
"Annie, do you want to sleep with Daddy tonight?" Carlos asked, holding his daughter.
"No, I want to stay with my mom."
The next morning, Zhang Hongmei woke Annie up, and the two went to the yard together. Zhang Hongmei practiced Tai Chi, while Annie jumped around on the side. Sometimes she would even try to imitate a few of the movements.
When Zeng Zhongkang returned from his run, Annie rushed towards him with a cheer, "Uncle Zeng, take me out for a run!"
“Okay, Hongmei, let’s go for a walk.”
Zhang Hongmei hadn't finished typing yet, so she nodded.
When Zeng Zhongkang and the others returned, everyone was waiting for them to have breakfast. However, Zhang Hongmei still took Annie to take a bath. The little girl was sweating.
Breakfast is over. Carlos isn't going out today. "Mom, the jewelry company is coming over in a bit. You and Zhang Hongmei can pick out some jewelry."
"Alright. I'll have to choose carefully now. It's our young lady's first appearance here, so she has to be dazzling."
After hearing Huang Meihua's words, Zhang Hongmei quickly shook her head, "Godmother, please forgive me, I don't wear jewelry."
"Not today. I have to dress up, otherwise I won't look good on camera."
"Do you still want to be on camera?"
"Yes, today is a grand gathering of the nobles and merchants here."
"Then I won't go, I don't like it."
Everyone in the living room ignored her blatant cheating. She was just saying it for show.
Carlos looked at Zhang Hongmei, who was pouting, and smiled. "Hongmei, haven't you always wanted to meet His Highness? He will be there this time too."
"Carlos, your expression is like the Big Bad Wolf trying to lure Little Red Riding Hood!"
"Mom, really?" Annie looked at her father excitedly, but couldn't read any emotion on his face.
"Mom, how come I don't see it?"
After Anne finished speaking, everyone in the room burst into laughter.
Zhang Hongmei finally managed to stop laughing, but then she noticed that Annie was still looking at her, waiting for an answer.
“Annie, I meant like, how do I explain that to you? It’s something that can be shown in language and tone.”
Anne still didn't understand, but she didn't ask any more questions.
Carlos was the happiest. Now Hongmei wasn't as unfamiliar with him as before, and he still had the time and opportunity.
At nine o'clock in the morning, people from the jewelry company arrived. This was also a business owned by the McCann family, so they brought top-quality jewelry for the head of the family to choose from.
Huang Meihua and the other two had already decided what dresses to wear. Annie wore red, and Zhang Hongmei wore purple. So when the jewelry company staff arrived, they knew how to coordinate their outfits.
In the end, all the jewelry that the company brought was left behind.
Huang Meihua thinks everything looks good, and everything looks good on Zhang Hongmei.
"Godfather, you've really gone to great lengths this time."
"Hehe, it's okay. When you get home, I'll have someone from the company send you jewelry every month."
"Please don't! I really don't like these things. You're just leaving them there."
"Just leave it there. If you don't like it in the morning, just choose one each time."
“Hongmei, you won’t find it hard to refuse your godfather’s kindness.”
Zhang Hongmei thought to herself, "This is stressful, isn't it? I really don't want to take advantage of anyone."
"Hehe, don't overthink it. As a young lady, you should have a dress and some accessories every month. There's no need to feel pressured."
Zhang Hongmei nodded, "Alright, I'll leave them all to Annie from now on. My darling loves to dress up."
"Mom, why don't you like jewelry? Every time my aunts come over, they want Grandma's jewelry."
"Hey Annie, do you think Mom is prettier, or are your aunts prettier?"
"Of course it's Mom."
"That's right, I'm so beautiful that I don't need jewelry to enhance my beauty."
After listening to their conversation, Huang Meihua burst into laughter, and Beth also shook his head with a smile.
"Mom, are you saying that because you're pretty, you don't need to wear jewelry?"
Zhang Hongmei said in a serious tone, "Yes, even the most beautiful jewelry loses its beauty in my hands."
Zhang Hongmei laughed after she finished speaking. "Annie, Mom was just joking with you. Mom really doesn't like jewelry; she just thinks it's a hassle to wear."
Look, this set of diamond jewelry costs as much as a house. Does that mean Mom is carrying a house with her?
"Alright, Annie, don't listen to your mother's nonsense." Carlos couldn't stand Zhang Hongmei fooling her daughter anymore.
"Dad, I think Mom is right."
Zhang Hongmei realized something was wrong; had she led the child astray? So she looked at Annie seriously.
“Annie, everyone has different opinions. It’s like you like fried chicken and I like pork. It’s hard to say which is better; it’s just a matter of personal preference. What I just said is just my own opinion. You need to learn to learn from other people’s strengths, and you need to know their weaknesses and avoid them from happening to you.”
"Mom, I think you have no flaws, you're perfect in every way!"
This caused an even bigger burst of laughter. Zhang Hongmei felt embarrassed.
“Annie, Mom has many flaws, and you'll gradually discover them. Really, no one is perfect. It's just that you love me, so you think Mom is good in every way.”
Huang Meihua tapped Zhang Hongmei's head and said, "You're talking nonsense. Now you can't get back at me, can you? But you really do have very few flaws. Also, all the jewelry loses its appeal on you because it's overshadowed by your temperament and beauty."
Zhang Hongmei blushed deeply, and her face turned bright red. "Godmother, I was just joking. I'm not that narcissistic."
Looking at Zhang Hongmei's face, Carlos felt even more eager to have her.
"Hahaha, no, I'm telling the truth. Don't believe me? Ask your godfather."
"Yes, Hongmei is the most elegant and beautiful girl I've ever met. Perhaps in the future, only my Annie will be able to compare with you, and the rest will not be able to stand by your side."
"I was really just joking. Okay, say whatever you want." I'll never make a joke like that again. She's really putting herself in that situation; she's not that narcissistic.
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