Lin Qingping and Gu Juncheng

Chapter 232 Meeting

According to Gu Juncheng, why should we be polite to the Wen family?

But Lin Qingping did not.

Lin Qingping was determined to prove herself and could not allow the Wen family to look down on her!

Lin Qingping wanted to accompany him herself, but Zhiyuan wouldn't allow it.

"I can go by myself! You and Dad can go outside and have some fun." Zhiyuan got up early in the morning and was made to try on clothes by Lin Qingping. In the end, he chose this outfit.

Of the three outfits that were put together, this was Lin Qingping's favorite.

He wore a wool coat in the style of a small Zhongshan suit, a scarf, and black boots.

Very handsome!

Lin Qingping also put a watch on his wrist.

"When was this watch bought?" Gu Juncheng couldn't tell the value of the watch either.

Lin Qingping said, "Wu Tianjiao gave it to him, but he doesn't usually like to wear it." After saying that, she packed some portable items for Zhiyuan to take with him later.

Wen's family arrived to pick him up right before noon.

Only two elders came again, and the strategy was the same as last time. They were afraid that Lin Qingping would change her mind, and if a conflict broke out, they dared not touch the elders.

Lin Qingping couldn't go back on her word since she had made a promise; she was just a little anxious.

For example, after Zhiyuan left with the two elders, she paced back and forth in the house without stopping. Gu Juncheng told her a thousand times that Zhiyuan would come back, and she wouldn't stop until she saw Zhiyuan return home.

Writer.

The entire Wen family lived in the alley.

It was a large, old courtyard house, with many parts broken. The common areas of the courtyard were also very messy, piled with things, and there was almost no place to step.

The Wen family knew that Zhiyuan was coming today, and they were all well prepared.

Because they always wanted to get Zhiyuan back, they definitely had to make it seem like their family was better off than Lin Qingping's.

The whole family wore their best clothes.

The table was also set with delicious dishes, including pork hock, roast duck, and mutton.

As for the large courtyard where they lived...

They didn't feel there was anything wrong with it. It was in the very center of the capital, and although it was a bit chaotic, it was in a better location than where Lin Qingping lived. Besides, although Lin Qingping's house was spacious, they weren't locals; they were renting, right?

Although their courtyard house didn't belong to them, before the real estate market developed, they felt that since they had lived there since they were children, it was theirs.

Then, Wenxiao brought out the last dish—poached chicken—and asked nervously, "Is this enough?"

"Enough!" Sister-in-law Wenxiao hadn't even met Zhiyuan and Lin Qingping yet. "Isn't their family from the countryside? Do they even get to eat meat once a month? And this roast duck, I'm afraid they've never eaten it in their entire lives!"

Wen Xiao sighed, "That's not necessarily true. The troops can still get meat."

“They’re just country bumpkins! How could they possibly have a better life than us in the capital? How much more worldly-wise?” Sister-in-law Wenxiao chimed in. “Don’t I know what country bumpkins are like? They’re dressed in grime and dirt, so unsophisticated!”

Wen Xiao shook her head. "No, their family members are dressed very neatly, though."

“Hey! You’re overthinking it,” said the Wen family elder. “Don’t you have a son in Hong Kong? When the time comes, bring out some good stuff for him to see the world. If he’s just a kid and doesn’t know anything about the world, take him to a department store and let him broaden his horizons.”

Wen Xiao nodded.

Her second brother chimed in, "Let's go to the Capital Department Store. Didn't they open a dessert shop called Qingcha? Let's broaden his horizons. What kid doesn't love desserts!"

"That's right! With their limited knowledge of the countryside, how could they dare to eat such things at the Capital Department Store? Even if they are well-off, they are still well-off country folk who can't afford it."

Wen Xiao nodded, feeling relieved.

“If you’re willing, you can buy him a set of clothes at the Capital Department Store and put the receipt in there so his current foster mother can see what nice clothes look like and understand the difference in our family’s circumstances compared to theirs,” Sister-in-law Wen added.

"Okay, let's do it this way. We'll all go together after we finish eating." Wen Xiao nodded.

Sister-in-law Wen's eyes lit up with joy. She tugged at her daughter beside her, thinking, "Now, I can finally get my daughter a nice outfit too!" To be honest, she wouldn't even dare to dream of clothes from a department store…

As they were talking, a noise came from outside.

people come.

Wenxiao was very nervous and immediately went outside to greet him. When she saw Zhiyuan's outfit, she was completely surprised. How could he be considered tacky? He looked just as good as those child stars in foreign magazines!

Wenxiao was pleasantly surprised and led him into the house, saying, "Zhiyuan, you look really good in this outfit."

Zhiyuan nodded, eager to show off his mom, "My mom made it!"

That's right, his mother is incredibly capable. She makes all the most expensive clothes in the department stores. Not only does she make them for Ruixiang, but she also runs her own factory with Aunt Meili.

The astonishment of those who entered the house, including Wen Xiao, diminished considerably. It turned out that she had made it herself. But it was true, people in the countryside all know how to sew and mend, and they make their own clothes. Could they really afford to buy them from the mall?

Wen Xiao was unhappy when she heard him call Lin Qingping "Mom", but she still smiled and said, "Your mom is really good at cooking."

Zhiyuan frowned first. "What do you mean, 'my mother'? Do I have another mother? I only have one mother."

Wen Xiao's expression changed.

Grandpa Wen quickly tried to smooth things over, afraid that Wen Xiao would be angry, and said, "The child is here, let's eat first, otherwise the food will get cold."

Wenxiao took a breath and pulled Zhiyuan to sit down at the table. "Come on, let's eat. There are delicious dishes, specially made for you."

As he spoke, he took the schoolbag off Zhiyuan's back.

"Don't touch it!" Zhiyuan stopped him. "These are my things! My mom asked me to bring you gifts, they're all there!"

Wen Xiao smiled and said, "Okay, let me see what you brought."

It was just wrapped in an ordinary cloth bag, which Grandpa Wen carried all the way here. It didn't look like anything valuable.

Wenxiao was unpacking her bundle when Grandma Wen put some food on Zhiyuan's plate. "Come on, Zhiyuan, have you ever had Peking duck? This is the best Peking duck in the capital."

"Eat up," Zhiyuan said, picking up a piece of dough and starting to wrap the roast duck in it, his movements practiced and efficient.

"Have you eaten this before?" Grandma Wen asked.

Zhiyuan nodded, "My mom often takes me there to eat, at the restaurant near Qianmen."

Wen family members: ...

This kid has actually eaten it!

Going there often? That's probably just bragging. Even the locals in the Wen family can't afford to go there often.

Grandma Wen put more mutton on his plate. "Have you had any mutton?" she asked.

Zhiyuan nodded, "Well, my family always roasts them. We roast a whole one, and my dad feeds it to me with a knife."

Wen family members: ...

How many people are in your family? Eating a whole sheep? How much would a whole sheep cost? Is that even possible? Are you kidding me?

At this moment, Wen Xiao, who was unpacking the bundle, let out a gasp.