Chapter 646 Half a Year Apart
One hour later.
Feng Gan and Fang Luxue were staggering, too drunk to sit up, but they were still muttering to themselves.
Wan Qiqi took a sip of the hangover tea, sighed, and said to the person sitting next to her, "Young Master Aji, I'm so sorry, I've interfered with your business!"
During this hour, Feng Gan and Fang Luxue not only drank, but also occasionally shouted, disturbing the guests in the surrounding private rooms.
Some strange things are happening.
The two argued until they both cried, complaining about how their families treated them, saying it made them feel oppressed and that their families always tried to control them without considering their feelings.
Even if you have status and position, so what? Aren't you still lonely?
Fang Luxue cried as she searched for her brother, expressing her longing for him; Feng Gan, on the other hand, kept repeating a name—Linglong.
Wan Qiqi saw pain and sadness in Feng Gan's eyes, and even saw tears streaming down his face, which he couldn't stop.
She suddenly realized that her guess was right; there really was someone living in Feng Gan's heart.
Perhaps it's someone he loves but can't have, someone he keeps thinking about, someone others can't get close to.
Living a life of debauchery and revelry every night is nothing more than an attempt to forget that one person.
“It’s alright, as long as they’re drinking,” Aji replied.
Wan Qiqi's thoughts were interrupted by the answer, and she immediately said, "Please have the restaurant arrange a carriage to send Young Master Feng back, and then another carriage to send Miss Fang back. I will pay the usual price."
“Young Master Feng ordered so much wine, which is a sign of his support for Kelaiju. We must ensure his safe arrival. Otherwise, who would dare to drink at Kelaiju in the future?” After saying this, Aji went to instruct the waiter to arrange a carriage.
Wan Qiqi glanced at the first floor; the performance was over, and most of the drinking guests had left.
As Aji said, these people are all there for the performance; business isn't good at other times.
But she didn't say much. She led Fang Luxue into the carriage and said to the coachman, "Take us to the Fang residence!"
The Fang family was the only family in Yunhe County with the Fang residence, so the groom naturally knew about it.
However, she was somewhat surprised that the people with Wan Qiqi were actually from the Fang family.
The carriage drove out of Kelaiju.
Wan Qiqi, using the curtain blown open by the wind, glanced at Kelaiju and helped Fang Luxue leave.
They arrived at Fang's residence not long after.
The servants of the Fang residence opened the door upon hearing the knock and, seeing it was their young mistress, hurriedly went to help her up.
Wan Qiqi took out a piece of silver and handed it to the coachman. "This is really troublesome. Tell your young master to come to Xinglong Restaurant when he has time. I will definitely treat him well and make sure he has a good meal."
The coachman was taken aback, not expecting a reward or for the other party to be so generous, but he smiled and agreed.
Only after the carriage had left did Wan Qiqi turn around.
Fu Fanglu Xue's maid recognized Wan Qiqi and stood waiting at the door. "Madam Chen, it's too much trouble for you. Would you like to come in for a cup of tea? Madam was just saying she missed you today!"
It wasn't the maid's idea that was taken out of her own hands; rather, Madam Fang had instructed her that if Wan Qiqi came to the house, she should simply be invited in.
Wan Qiqi smiled as she looked at the drunken Fang Luxue, "No, you see, I'm reeking of alcohol and came empty-handed, it's really inappropriate for me to visit you, Madam. Tell your wife that next time Qiqi will definitely bring some snacks from Xinglong Restaurant!"
Knowing that Wan Qiqi was different today and more mindful of etiquette, the maid didn't linger and helped her mistress inside.
Wan Qiqi lingered at the door for a while, her expression complicated.
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves.
Wan Qiqi turned around, and the person standing a few steps away startled her.
The newcomer was dressed in official robes, was slender, had a small mustache, and bright yet resolute eyes; he appeared very upright at first glance.
Wan Qiqi lowered her eyes and bowed respectfully, "This humble woman greets Lord Fang!"
She didn't know when Fang Ziming arrived or how long he had been watching her, but she knew that this was an unavoidable confrontation.
Fang Ziming didn't speak immediately, but stared at Wan Qiqi.
Half a year later, the person in front of me seems to have undergone a complete transformation, and the feeling he gives off is also different.
Six months ago, she was a village woman wearing patched clothes; now, even if her clothes aren't much better, you can tell at a glance that they're worth a lot of money.
Six months ago, he was a street vendor, but now he owns two restaurants, and his reputation is even approaching that of several time-honored brands in Yunhe County.
Such courage and resourcefulness are rarely seen in men.
Turning around and bowing sharply, Fang Ziming sensed that this woman was no longer the same as before, and was no longer someone he could control!
Furthermore, Wan Ziyan passed the imperial examination with the second rank, but has yet to be appointed to an official position. Is it because he is not valued, or is he looking for the most suitable opportunity to establish himself in the capital and help Wan Qiqi rise to prominence?
Fang Ziming was filled with mixed emotions.
He had originally wanted to see Wan Qiqi and say a few words to her, but now that he had met her, he was speechless, deeply shocked by her transformation.
Wan Qiqi maintained her bowing posture, remaining in a stalemate with Fang Ziming, waiting for him to relent first.
This kind of show of force had been used before, and it didn't work on her.
"No need for formalities, get up! We're already at your doorstep, come in and sit with me," Fang Ziming said.
Just as the two were about to go inside, the door suddenly opened.
When Madam Fang saw Fang Ziming, she was somewhat surprised, but then she smiled and said, "Master is back? I was just about to invite Qiqi in."
Fang Ziming nodded without saying anything.
Wan Qiqi smiled and said, "Madam Fang, it's been a long time. I didn't bring any gifts with me, which is quite a formality."
Madam Fang didn't care about any of that and took Wan Qiqi's hand to walk inside.
Smelling the smell of alcohol mixed with other odors on Wan Qiqi, he said in a low voice, "Qiqi, just consider this me meddling in your business this time. Don't go to places like Yunlong again, not for any other reason than to prevent any accidents. If something happens to you, your husband and children will be heartbroken."
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