freenovelworld Chapter 113 By then, shall we get a divorce?
Chapter 113 By then, shall we get a divorce?
Haha, Qiao Manman is new here and has no one to ask her out to. She's just trying to save face because she can't write poetry.
She walked alone along the West Lake, admiring the sunset and the gentle evening breeze. Before long, she saw a sky full of stars.
At this time, West Lake was not yet as crowded as it would become later. As soon as it got dark, everyone went home.
After walking for a while, Qiao Manman felt a little tired, so she found a guesthouse nearby to stay in.
I fell asleep in less than a minute after lying on the communal bed.
No one knew that Qiao Mingqian of the Qiao family in Suzhou was completely stunned after learning that his little niece had come again.
He thought to himself that his little niece was incredibly capable; how could she always manage to do it without anyone noticing?
Even the Qiao brothers, Haoyang and Chengping, developed a strong curiosity about Qiao Manman.
I was thinking that once I got to Qingshan Brigade, I would definitely have a good chat with this little cousin.
Dong Shilan was somewhat surprised to find that her sons hadn't been to work for several days.
I asked Qiao Mingqian and found out that the two of them were preparing to go to the countryside.
Dong Shilan was quite surprised: "Why do you suddenly want to go to the countryside? You were doing your job perfectly well?"
Things are different now. Everyone understands that "gilding" is just a euphemism for "dust," and returning after two or three years means settling down in the countryside for life.
Capable families are reluctant to send their children to the countryside.
Although Dong Shilan didn't have much resistance to this, she didn't want to be separated from the children.
Qiao Mingqian said, "Our family is being watched; it's safer to go to the countryside."
Although Dong Shilan was unaware of how wealthy the Qiao and Tao families had been in the past, she was prepared for the day she married into the family.
Now that I've been told this, I'm a little sad, but not too scared.
that is......
"Should we also make preparations in advance?"
Qiao Mingqian shook his head: "Let's hold back for now, lest someone discovers something and wipes us out in one fell swoop."
"What about the third brother and his family? Do they know about our family's predicament?"
Qiao Mingqian snorted coldly: "Ignore them. If it weren't for Jiang Xiaomei and Qiao Lihui spreading rumors everywhere, our family could have had a few more years of peace!"
That was somewhat of a displaced resentment.
However, the fact that the Qiao family was being relentlessly pursued was indeed inextricably linked to those two foul mouths.
Then he changed the subject: "Honey, if, I mean if, something really happens to our family, I want to go with my parents to get renovated."
"By then, shall we get a divorce?"
Dong Shilan slapped him across the face: "You surnamed Qiao, what do you take me for? You think I can only share wealth and honor, but not hardship?"
"I never planned to get a divorce after I got married! It's just going to the countryside for re-education, what's the big deal? Just do it!"
Qiao Mingqian was deeply moved and hugged Dong Shilan, repeatedly calling her his wife.
My two sons, who had just returned from outside and were about to leave, made my teeth ache.
"Dad, Mom, we're leaving now. You two take good care of yourselves at home."
Also, please don't worry, Grandpa and Grandma, we will write to them when we get there.
Dong Shilan resented that Qiao Mingqian told her too late, so that she had to separate from her sons as soon as she found out.
Wiping away her tears, she saw the two off, just as she bumped into Jiang Xiaomei, who asked sarcastically, "Oh, where are you going with all those big bags and bundles?"
Qiao Mingqian ignored her and patted his son on the back: "Go on, don't delay your ride."
After everyone left, he made an excuse: "The factory sent the two of them on a business trip."
Jiang Xiaomei raised her hand to cover her mouth: "I saw them not at work during the day a couple of days ago, and I thought they had done something wrong and been fired by their boss."
Qiao Mingqian looked at her with a half-smile: "Our Qiao family is a prominent family in Suzhou. How could we possibly expel a child over such a trivial matter?"
You, on the other hand, should pay more attention to your work.
The textile factory leaders have told my parents several times that you're slacking off and not doing your job properly.
If you keep going like this, no one can stop you!
Jiang Xiaomei felt a little guilty: "Second brother, I'm just being clever."
No matter how much you work, the salary is the same. Instead of working yourself to exhaustion, it's better to just clock in every day like I do, chat with my coworkers, and then go home.
Anyway, I'm not going to compete for excellence, nor am I hoping to get a permanent position.
My son Zhicheng, on the other hand, has been a group leader for years. His parents don't even try to control him.
"I'm just busy promoting you and the boss."
Qiao Mingqian knew she had been harboring resentment for a long time, and explained, "That's not how relationships are used. Even if your parents are very capable, they are getting old. If you don't think about your family, don't go around talking nonsense outside."
"Words can be dangerous. You're such a grown man, can't you be a little more sensible?"
Seeing that Jiang Xiaomei wouldn't listen, he waved his hand and said, "Never mind, I'm not going to talk to you anymore."
I'll go see if the state-run restaurant still has any pork knuckles; I'll buy a couple for my parents to treat themselves.
Jiang Xiaomei's eyes darted around, and she lowered her voice to ask, "Second Brother, did Grandpa really donate all his family property?"
Qiao Mingqian scoffed and retorted, "What do you think?"
Jiang Xiaomei read a negative answer in his eyes, slapped her thigh and said, "I knew it! How could Grandpa be so stupid?"
Hehehe, really, you and Big Brother still treat Zhicheng and me like outsiders!
Second brother, tell me about things at home. Those things…”
Qiao Mingqian shook his head and left, feeling that his sister-in-law was truly hopeless.
Well, the trend is irreversible, so let's just leave it at that.
Meanwhile, Qiao Lingyue was also sharing his actions over the past two days with Tao Yingzhen.
After confirming that the fertility pill given by Qiao Manman was not poisonous, he took the small porcelain bottle and went for a stroll.
Many families in Suzhou had heard rumors that the Qiao family might be in trouble.
However, some people who had a good relationship with him or had strong backgrounds did not distance themselves from him.
Qiao Lingyue would specifically choose these families to go to for tea.
During the conversation, she casually mentioned that she had recently acquired some pills that could improve health and help young couples with weak constitutions conceive.
Everyone knew he had studied abroad and that his family had a tradition of traditional Chinese medicine, so they believed him without a doubt.
Those who needed it couldn't wait to buy two pills from Qiao Lingyue to try it out, and some even interfered with the actions of the singing committee.
The Qiao family, which was originally on the verge of collapse, enjoyed a few more days of peace until he sent out all the pills, at which point those people began to take action.
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In Hangzhou, Qiao Manman spent the night at a guesthouse and woke up feeling refreshed.
As I strolled along the West Lake in the morning sun, I noticed many elderly people exercising there.
The fragrance of grass and trees in the air is refreshing. The lotus flowers swaying in the breeze by the lake look delicate and beautiful.
Qiao Manman couldn't resist and took out her camera to take pictures like crazy.
The camera in her hand is a retro model, which looks much like a camera from the 70s, but its core is a digital camera made in the future with very high resolution.
Not only did they capture all the beautiful scenery of West Lake, but they also took photos of themselves with the scenery.
Around noon, I found a restaurant to eat at, and seeing the fish in vinegar sauce on the menu, I couldn't resist my curiosity and ordered a serving.
A moment later, the fish in vinegar sauce was served. Qiao Manman took a bite and almost vomited.
Oh my god, it's so sour. It doesn't taste good at all.
No wonder netizens in later generations rated this place as a food desert, haha, they're absolutely right.
Qiao Manman quickly packed the fish in vinegar sauce into a lunchbox. After eating a couple of bites of green vegetables, she jogged away.