Mrs. Ma was mending clothes at home and talking to her fourth aunt.
Two thin children sat aside obediently.
The little granddaughter was still sucking her fingers and drooling.
"Grandma, Yan'er wants to eat candy." the child said.
"Be good, Yan'er won't eat it. If you eat too much candy, you will get toothworms and it will hurt." Mrs. Ma coaxed her granddaughter. In fact, there is no more candy at home.
Yan'er wasn't angry either, she just burst into tears.
The fourth aunt couldn't bear to see her: "I still have a few dollars at home, otherwise..."
The fourth aunt has more children at home, so Mrs. Ma is not willing to say: "Fourth aunt, please don't spoil them."
The fourth aunt thought of the pitiful eyes of the children at home and said nothing.
"Is anyone at home?" A clear female voice suddenly sounded outside.
The fourth aunt looked at Mrs. Ma, who nodded, and then the fourth aunt got up and went to open the courtyard door.
Standing outside was a young lady with a fair face and bright eyes.
The young lady was followed by an old man. The young lady was carrying a food box, and the old man was carrying large and small bags.
"You are..." The fourth aunt suspected that the young lady had gone to the wrong door.
"Hello, aunt. My surname is Qin. I came here specifically to thank Ma Sizhi today."
When she mentioned Ma Sizhi, the fourth aunt suddenly said: "Ma Sizhi is still busy with business."
The young lady smiled and said: "Ma Sizhi is a good official. These days, when my family is in trouble, Ma Sizhi has helped a lot. If he were at home, he would definitely not accept these gifts of thanks. So I took advantage of him not being at home. Came to your door secretly to give you a thank-you gift. Is Mrs. Ma at home?"
"Here you are." The fourth aunt nodded repeatedly when the young lady said it. Ma Sizhi is indeed an honest and good official!
"I won't go in, please help Auntie bring these things in." The young lady stuffed the food box into the Fourth Aunt's hand, and then piled all the big and small bags in the old man's hand into the Fourth Aunt's hand.
"Hey, hey, little lady!" The fourth aunt watched helplessly as the little lady smiled and waved her hands and walked away.
Mrs. Ma came out: "Fourth Aunt, what's going on?"
The fourth aunt turned her head and smiled brightly: "She is a young lady. She said that Ma Sizhi helped her a lot and came to give her a thank you gift!"
When Mrs. Ma heard this, she frowned: "How can this be done? Send the things back to others quickly!"
Mrs. Ma has never accepted these things. She was very cautious, for fear of getting her son into trouble. Fourth Aunt knows. But he was unwilling to give up in his heart and said: "The little lady has left. How about, aunt, I will put the things in a place and deal with them after Ma Sizhi comes back. What do you think?"
It can only be the.
Mrs. Ma warned earnestly: "Don't move."
The fourth aunt agreed, put the things away, and went into the house with Mrs. Ma to continue working.
After a while, she found an excuse to come out and secretly opened the food box to see what goodies were inside.
What caught the eye was a plate of Hu cakes.
"Tsk." The fourth aunt thought to herself. It's not a good thing. Even if she accepts it, it won't have any impact on Ma Sizhi.
Qin Xiangxiang came back empty-handed. Qin Wanwan was sitting in the foot shop, in a daze. But beauty is beauty, even if she is in a daze, she still has a different kind of beauty.
Tianxiang rushed over and whispered to Qin Xiangxiang: "The guests who came to the store today for breakfast were stunned to see the second lady."
Tian Xiang turned out to have a problem with Qin Wanwan. As early as when she was serving in the master's study, she had been very disdainful of Qin Wanwan. Around that time, Tianxiang didn't have a good impression of Qin Wanwan because Mrs. Zhong always found fault with her.
But today, Tianxiang discovered that beauty also has its benefits. For example, the customers who bought breakfast today bought one bowl more than usual. She felt anxious for their stomachs. If Mrs. Wang hadn't stopped in front of Qin Wanwan with a fierce look, those guests would have been even more rude.
That's what it means to be beautiful.
Qin Xiangxiang said with a smile: "The second lady has conquered the country and the city."
Tianxiang pouted. I didn't think the second lady was very beautiful before, but now she looks quite beautiful. Actually, the eldest lady is not bad either, but she is a bit thinner.
"I'm just afraid that someone will take advantage of her." Tian Xiang was worried. Hong Xiu was still frightened by the fact that Huang Gongshi had forced her to marry her. Alas, there are old, weak, sick and disabled people in their restaurant, so I'm afraid they won't be able to defeat them.
Tianxiang usually avoids him, but today is an exception.
Qin Xiangxiang comforted her: "I'm here."
Tian Xiang said, "Madam, please don't get in like last time." It was so scary that she thought she couldn't be saved.
Qin Xiangxiang said with a smile: "It's my fault for making you worry."
Tianxiang didn't say anything anymore and just got into the kitchen.
Qin Xiangxiang sat down next to Qin Wanwan. Qin Wanwan raised her eyes: "Didn't you bring the words?"
Qin Xiangxiang poured a bowl of tea by himself: "I met Cui Qingqing and yelled at her for several rounds, but I couldn't get enough of her."
Qin Wanwan's eyebrows moved slightly: "Cui Qingqing has a short temper and is easily angered. Crown Prince Song doesn't like her temperament."
To be honest, Qin Xiangxiang didn't have much contact with Qin Wanwan before, so he really didn't understand her temperament. But now it seems that Qin Wanwan looks like a scheming old fox, while Cui Qingqing looks like a little white rabbit that bites easily. The old fox looks calm on the surface, but he can eat people completely, while the little white rabbit can only take one or two bites at most.
Qin Xiangxiang sighed, no wonder Cui Qingqing lost to Qin Wanwan.
Before Qin Xiangxiang finished his tea, Liao Haohai came in like a gust of wind: "Second Lady, I..." His eyes were as bright as a pug.
Qin Xiangxiang coughed and said, "Liao Pingshi, I have recently gotten some good tea. I would like to ask Liao Pingshi to sit inside for a while and taste the good tea for me."
The provoking method is still useful.
After entering the backyard, Liao Haohai couldn't leave Qin Wanwan's eyes: "Second Lady..."
Qin Wanwan looked at Qin Xiangxiang, who was full of interest, and said politely and distantly: "Sister, please."
This is the first time Qin Wanwan has called her sister like this in more than ten years.
Qin Xiangxiang was also polite and distant: "If you are missing something, just call me sister."
As soon as Qin Xiangxiang left, Liao Haohai couldn't wait to express his loyalty: "Second Madam, is what Cui Qingqing said true?"
Qin Wanwan sat on one third of the rose chair: "Liao Pingshi, I guess it was my sister who tricked Cui Qingqing." She didn't know what Qin Xiangxiang said to Cui Qingqing, but at this moment she heard Qin Xiangxiang is probably really good at making up.
When Liao Haohai heard this, the joy on his face suddenly disappeared. He knew that Qin Wanwan had no other thoughts about him. If Qin Wanwan had a deep affection for Song Mingjie right after his death, then he would also look down on her!
Qin Wanwan poured tea for Liao Haohai with her own hands: "Liao Pingshi, please have tea."
Liao Haohai was reluctant to drink the tea while he was holding it.
Qin Wanwan sighed softly in her heart. Passionate people are always annoyed by ruthless people. This is what I am talking about.
But she can't love her son and daughter. From the moment she learned about Song Mingjie's death, the love in her heart had gone with Song Mingjie.
"Liao Jingshi, the little lady has a heartless request." Qin Wanwan stood up and smiled at Liao Haohai.
Liao Haohai almost dropped the tea cup in his hand. His sweetheart was so distant and polite to him...
He put down the tea cup and wanted to help Qin Wanwan, but felt that it was inappropriate for him to do so.
"Second Lady, what's wrong with you?" Liao Haohai was almost dying of panic.
Qin Wanwan looked at him: "Liao Pingshi, please do something for me."
Liao Haohai said anxiously: "Just say it, I will go through fire and water, no matter what!"
(End of chapter)
