"I didn't agree to let that little Qian come into the family from the beginning. She looked like a worthless person. Now, you've raised such a short-sighted thing, and you're still treating her like a treasure. It's really a disgrace to the Lin family!"
"I'm warning you, a married woman is like spilled water. The Zheng family is a small family and is not worthy of our Lin family's association. From now on, don't interfere in the affairs of the Zheng family!"
"I understand." Lin Yanqi didn't dare to say a single "no" in front of his father, but in front of Lin Qingrou and her daughter, he acted like a "big boss". He scolded them harshly and even banned them from walking.
St. John's University in Shanghai has already started, but Grandpa Song Wenyin is still living in the hospital. The old man couldn't bear to see his descendants' future affected by him, so he asked them to go back to work and go to school.
Song's mother also agreed with the old man's idea. It's not that there are no filial sons by the bedside of a long-term patient, but the family is big and the family business is big, and the continuation of the family line and the raising of the younger generations cannot be stopped.
After Huang Wanzhen saw Song Wenyin off at the train station, she bought a gift and went directly to visit Mrs. Liu, telling her about the rumors that were flying around.
Mrs. Liu was as affectionate as ever when she saw Huang Wanzhen. "It's been a long time since I last saw you, Wanzhen. You little girls don't like to play with us older people because you think we're old-fashioned. Wanzhen, you're a rare guest. It's a good opportunity for you to try some of the Western-style pastries they bake."
Huang Wanzhen took the coffee brought by the maid with a smile, ate a piece of biscuit, and praised its taste.
"If you like it, come over more often. I'll have them cook for you," Mrs. Liu said lovingly, holding Huang Wanzhen's hand. "I've been so busy at home lately that I haven't had time to visit you. I've heard a bunch of rumors out there that are very unfavorable to you. You're not a child anymore, it's time to think about your marriage. I think Hengming from Director Fan's family is quite good. The last time I went to talk to Mrs. Fan, Hengming even spoke up for you."
Huang Wanzhen had a gentle and virtuous face, and as long as she kept quiet, she was definitely the type that the ladies loved. However, her purpose in coming here today was not pure, as she had something to ask of Mrs. Han, so her words were not as straightforward and frank as before, and she looked a bit like a lady from a wealthy family.
"Thank goodness Aunt Liu didn't misunderstand me."
Mrs. Liu smiled the way an elder dotes on a younger person. "I've known you for so long, I know you best. How could you believe those rumors? Someone must be jealous of you, trying to steal your good marriage, and deliberately slandering you behind your back."
Huang Wanzhen's lips curled up slightly, and she raised her hand to help Mrs. Liu straighten her collar. "I don't care about these things. Whoever wants to take it can take it. I just think that Zheng Yusang is despicable. He relies on his official position to bully a commoner like me at will. He is not worthy of being an official at all."
Mrs. Liu said with a look of dismay, "You are bullied because you are so kind and don't fight or compete. If you had married a good husband and had his family to protect you, those villains wouldn't have dared to do anything to you even if they had the guts."
Huang Wanzhen sighed, "Alas, my reputation has been ruined by that Zheng guy now, so I don't think about it anymore."
"Don't worry. Hengming from the Fan family is a very good man. He's not afraid of rumors and speaks up for you. If you miss such a good man, it will be difficult to find him again." Mrs. Liu advised earnestly, "Mrs. Fan is also a kind person. She treats people with courtesy and thoughtfulness. She asked me to speak on her son's behalf. If you think it's okay, let's make an appointment and have a meal. It will be done."
Huang Wanzhen really wanted to curse in her heart. Fan Hengming was really not good at doing anything right, but was always causing trouble. Nothing good had happened to her since she knew him. If someone came to ask for help, she had to deal with him first.
"Aunt Liu, look at me. I'm alone, and my reputation is so bad. How can I be worthy of the young master of the Fan family? I know you love me, but I know myself. Knowing that I have a bad reputation, I still want to bring trouble to others. How can I bear this?"
"To be honest, I came here today to deal with Zheng Yusang. I don't have any relatives in Peking, and I can't find anyone to turn to, so I asked Aunt Liu to help me suppress Zheng Yusang."
Mrs. Liu said nonchalantly, "Well, it's a small matter. Just ask Secretary Zheng to go over there some other day. You don't have to take it to heart. Your top priority right now is finding a partner with the Fan family."
Huang Wanzhen chuckled and nodded. "Thank you, Aunt Liu, for your concern. I'll consider my lifelong affairs after this matter has settled. It would be unfair to others if I dated someone with a stigma against me."
Mrs. Liu reached out and tapped Huang Wanzhen's forehead. "You are too kind. This makes you vulnerable. You should stand up straighter in the future. Don't come looking for me. Just beat that villain to death."
Zheng Yusang had just joined the Ministry of the Interior and his position was not high, so Mrs. Liu casually gave Secretary Zheng an instruction and the task was done.
After receiving the news, Huang Wanzhen made a spring dress for Mrs. Liu using brocade.
The matter was resolved quietly.
When Huang Wanzhen called Song Wenyin, Song Wenyin kept yelling that she couldn't just let it go.
"If you don't kill the snake, you'll end up suffering from it. That Zheng guy must be mad at you right now, and he might even be secretly plotting ways to harm you. While he's down and struggling to get up, quickly find a way to crush him. If you can't find a good solution, call me. For open schemes, I'll ask my third brother to help, and for secret schemes, my fifth brother. Don't be afraid to spend money, you can always earn more after spending it."
"I understand." Huang Wanzhen thought that since the Liu family had spoken, Zheng Yusang no longer had a place to stand in Peking. She probably would go to Shanghai to develop next. It would be safer to hire a killer in Shanghai at that time.
"Okay, I'll hang up first. Call me if you have anything else."
Huang Wanzhen hung up the phone, stretched comfortably, and wondered in her mind whether she should go to the detective agency run by Cheng Qingluan or the Jinxin Company run by Song Wenxu.
It would be cheaper to ask Cheng Qingluan to investigate Zheng Yusang's whereabouts, but if Song Wenxu found out, he would inevitably ask for a huge price if he asked her for help next time. After thinking about it, Huang Wanzhen decided to spend more money and ask someone from Jinxin Company to help keep an eye on Zheng Yusang.
Huang Wanzhen was soon busy. A group of visiting scholars from abroad arrived at Yenching University. Huang Wanzhen, who spoke English fluently and had excellent grades, was recommended by Professor Han to join the reception team. The other receptionist was none other than her old classmate, Su Jingyi. Since Su Jingyi was busy with a British project, the heavy burden fell on Huang Wanzhen.
Huang Wanzhen took a few young scholars to eat Chinese food, watch acrobatics and Peking opera, and visit Jixiang Hall. Several of them were very fond of traditional Chinese handicrafts. Huang Wanzhen has always been generous to her own people, but she is extremely frugal with outsiders.
"Oh, this is a Chinese cheongsam. I recognize it. Is that embroidery? It's really beautiful."
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