Ling Dapeng was picked up by Zhang Liang and then saw Zhou Xiaoyun and Shishi playing with the child at home. He couldn't help but rub his eyes, wondering if he was seeing things.
Zhou Xiaoyun had lost weight, but her complexion was rosy and radiant; she was still chubby compared to Shishi.
Shishi looked much paler and more haggard than when they parted. Had something unexpected happened to her?
"Dapeng, you're back," Zhou Xiaoyun said kindly. "Come and see the child."
"Oh, oh!" Ling Dapeng said "oh" twice, still a little awkward. He stepped forward and saw the baby's chubby face, then asked somewhat awkwardly, "Have you chosen a name for our son yet?"
“His nickname is Dazhuang, and his formal name is Ling Keshou. His mother named him that, hoping that he would be strong and healthy,” Zhou Xiaoyun said. “Shishi will also be living with us from now on.”
"Brother Dapeng, my sister has forgiven me, can you forgive me too?" Shishi Rourou said to Ling Dapeng.
Ling Dapeng looked at Zhou Xiaoyun in surprise; this didn't seem like something Zhou Xiaoyun would do!
“Brother Dapeng, I know you must have many questions in your mind. Why don’t you come inside with me and I’ll tell you?” Shishi said with a smile.
"This...this...isn't this inappropriate!" Ling Dapeng looked at Zhou Xiaoyun. Could Zhou Xiaoyun tolerate this?
"Go on, Dazhuang needs milk again. I'll feed the baby first," Zhou Xiaoyun said, carrying the baby back into the house.
Ling Dapeng's eyes widened. This was Zhou Xiaoyun, the one who saw Shishi as a thorn in her side.
"Brother Dapeng, come this way." Shishi stepped forward, took Ling Dapeng's hand, and led him to her room.
Ling Dapeng was pulled into the house by Shishi like a block of wood, and Shishi pressed him down to sit in a chair.
"Brother Dapeng, I know you must be very surprised by my relationship with my sister. I really suffered when you weren't around!" Shishi said coquettishly, touching her belly as she spoke. "Brother Dapeng, our baby is gone!"
"What!" Ling Dapeng immediately stood up, looking at Shishi in shock.
Shishi lightly punched Ling Dapeng's chest and complained, "Brother Dapeng, you're so heartless. You said you didn't want me, but you didn't even consider that I might get pregnant with your child."
Ling Dapeng felt a sudden pang of pain in his heart, and his mind went blank. The child, his child with Shishi?
"After you abandoned me, I begged my mother several times. She said she would only let me see you if Sister Xiaoyun agreed. I went to find Sister Xiaoyun, but she was angry about what I had done before," Shishi said softly. "We got into an argument, and she pushed me to the ground. Then I felt a terrible pain in my stomach..."
"Brother Dapeng, will you blame me?" Shishi said, looking at Ling Dapeng with a wronged expression.
“This…this…it’s not your fault.” Ling Dapeng was greatly shocked.
“Sister didn’t do it on purpose, Brother Dapeng, you can’t blame her,” Shishi said gently. “Maybe it’s because God thought what I did before was too much, so he punished me by making me unable to keep this child. But because of this, I’ve made up with Sister Xiaoyun.”
"I paid back the debt for hurting Sister Xiaoyun with my child with you, Brother Dapeng. From now on, let's live together as a family, okay? Please don't abandon me again!" Shishi said softly, hugging Ling Dapeng's arm.
Ling Dapeng felt a mix of sadness and unexpected joy, especially when Shishi gently held his arm, which stirred his emotions.
"Then... I won't have to go to the estate anymore?" Ling Dapeng asked tentatively.
“No need to go. I’ve already told Mother. We’ll open our own little shop and live a good life from now on,” Shishi said.
"That's...good." Ling Dapeng still felt a little uneasy. This...this feels like a dream!
"What kind of business should we do in the future? I... I don't know if we should even continue!"
"There's plenty of time, let's take it slow," Shishi said. "Sister should have finished feeding her milk by now, let's go over together!"
Seeing Zhou Xiaoyun and Shishi getting along so well made Ling Dapeng incredibly happy. He felt like he was walking on clouds, so happy he was almost dizzy. He was going to be a wealthy man with wives and concubines!
Tao Wanniang only asked Zhang Liang to keep an eye on Shishi, as she was quite busy. Chaoyang Tower issued a challenge to Zhaixing Tower, saying that they wanted to compete with Zhaixing Tower for the title of the best restaurant in the capital.
"Um, Manager Lu, is the title of 'Number One Restaurant in the Capital' self-proclaimed?" Tao Wanniang couldn't help but ask Lu Neng.
"Of course not, it's because the restaurant is so good, and the customers all agree."
"That's settled then. What's the point of comparing? Let's just see who the guests like best. This challenge is not worth mentioning!" Tao Wanniang casually tossed the challenge aside and went off to do her business.
Seeing that Tao Wanniang was ignoring him, Luneng felt a little worried. He feared that this was not the end, but the beginning!
"Manager Lu, weren't you going to get married? Why didn't you tell Manager Tao?" Chen Liansheng reminded him from the side. These days, he had taken over some things for Luneng so that Luneng could get married.
"Now that this has happened, how can I concentrate on anything else!" Lu Neng sighed. The master of the Prince Rui's mansion had gone to Youzhou, and he felt a heavy burden on his shoulders. The Zhaixing Tower could not be destroyed in his hands.
"Since Manager Tao says we don't need to worry about it, then let's leave it alone!" Chen Liansheng suggested, unaware that the Princess was behind Chaoyang Tower. "If we agree to this, wouldn't it be a huge hassle if anyone wanted to make a name for themselves by challenging Zhaixing Tower?"
"Well... okay!" Luneng suddenly changed his mind after hearing what Chen Liansheng said.
Behind Tao Wanniang is General Ling. The princess is jealous and is taking her anger out on Tao Wanniang. These are things that he can't control.
"Alright, come on, let me tell you again what you're supposed to do when I'm not around?" Luneng continued talking to Chen Liansheng.
Tao Wanniang didn't take the challenge seriously, but soon Zhao Zhe's incognito arrival made her inexplicably nervous.
Zhao Zhe, whom I hadn't seen for several days, looked much more haggard, as if he had been seriously ill.
"Sister Tao, do you have any appetizers? I haven't had much of an appetite lately," Zhao Zhe asked Tao Wanniang.
Tao Wanniang glanced at Zhao Zhe's face and wondered to herself, "He drove the whole family out of the capital to a cold and desolate place, so why is Zhao Zhe still acting like a victim?"
"The weather is getting hotter and hotter, which can make people lose their appetite. If Your Majesty doesn't mind your diet, I'll bring you some sour and spicy side dishes," Tao Wanniang suggested.
“Alright, Sister Tao, please have someone do it. Now, please come and talk to me,” Zhao Zhe said.
Tao Wanniang was startled. Was he going to have a heart-to-heart talk with her? She naturally didn't have a good impression of Zhao Zhe. This man was so cunning and had harmed many people. But he was also the emperor, and she couldn't afford to offend him.
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment, I will give the order right away!" Tao Wanniang said obediently.
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