Chapter 55: Visiting the Zhang Family

  "Yes, we have some at home. Mother made it for us last time. If you don't believe me, ask Xi Mei." Ruihao swallowed the food in his mouth with difficulty and replied honestly.

  "I see." After hearing Ruihao's answer, Zhang Zhongquan calmed down. This thing may not be a good thing for ordinary farming families, it might even be a disaster. Since the Chen family can do it and haven't shown it outside, it seems they have considered this point.

  Thinking of this, he also opened up, the preciousness of pidan eggs, how to discuss with Chen's family is still a big deal, he can't let the two families have a rift because of this matter, didn't you see that his wife values Xi Mei so much?

  It's really messed up, I guess he's done for too. Looks like I'll have to go find Chen and his wife myself.

  He felt a weight lift off his shoulders, followed by excitement. If everything went as planned, the cooperation between the two families could still be achieved. With the Chen family having money in hand, they probably wouldn't think that recognizing their relationship with the Zhang family was too lofty anymore.

  Looking at the spoiled little sister by the table, I feel more and more that she is a lucky star. A four-year-old kid can escape from a kidnapper's hands, think through people's psychology, and coincidentally make steamed eggs, which makes one wonder if she is really just a four-year-old child.

  But looking at the spoiled look on Zheng's body, he suddenly felt that he was overthinking, and it was probably just a coincidence.

  Thinking of the Zhang family, although they are based in Beijing, they have been suppressed by their opponents who possess the recipe for pickled eggs. Now, if they can form an alliance with the Chen family, not just in this small town, but even in the entire city of Beijing, there may be only a few families that can rival the Zhang family.

  "Xǐ mèi, how about you take me to see your parents later? Uncle has something he wants to talk to them about." Zhōng Quǎn Xiōng put on a tempting expression.

  Little did he know, Xi Mei was already over the moon with joy in her heart. The big fish had finally taken the bait and it wasn't a waste of her hard efforts after all. Tsk tsk, look at this shameless girl, not even a bit embarrassed.

  "That's good, that's good, but, Uncle, Father and Mother will be busy for a long time, I'm afraid you won't have time to talk to them when you get there." Jiemei explained.

  "Is that so? Why don't we go over when your parents are busy?" suggested Zhang Zhongquan.

  Before she could even speak, Zheng's complaining voice was heard, "Really, what are you doing? Xi Mei hasn't been here for long and you're already sending her away. Are you intentionally trying to make me uncomfortable?"

  "This, this is just what I'm saying, saying."

  As expected, a loyal dog is indeed famous for nothing.

  "Oh no, Mom told us to come back early, it's already so late, Mom must be worried. Let's hurry up and go, sister." Ruihao finally remembered the task his mom gave him before they left after eating his fill.

  "No rush, I'll have someone go and inform your parents first, then we'll personally escort you back. It's also a good opportunity for me to discuss some matters with them." Zhang Zhongquan said after calling in the butler who was waiting outside the door.

  "Go to Xishi and greet Chen's couple, tell them we'll be there soon to send them off, and by the way, discuss some business with them. Hope they can forgive us." After finishing the instructions, he saw the butler respectfully say "yes".

  Wait until he's gone, Zhang Zhongquan turned around to entertain them, "Zi Shang, you've been shouting about wanting to play with Ruihao, now that the person is here, you must treat him well."

  "Got it, Dad, I'm going now." After saying that loudly, he pulled Ruihao to his own secret base.

  On the other side, Zheng's wife pulled Xi Mei's small hand and said lovingly: "After you left last time, I had someone make several sets of clothes for you. Come, now let Mother take you to see them."

  Zheng thought to herself, she and her husband had always wanted a daughter, but one after another they gave birth to three little sons, not even giving themselves the chance to personally dress up their own daughter. Now it's good, with the arrival of Xi Mei, she can finally fulfill her wish.

  Pulling Xi Mei's small hand, he walked towards his bedroom, leaving Zhang Zhongquan standing in the same place with a sorrowful expression. Since everyone had left, why did he still go? He shook his head with a bitter smile and got up to walk towards the study.

  In the house, Zheng was excitedly taking out several dresses for little girls from a trunk. "I just ordered these from the store a few days ago and didn't have time to send them to you. Now that you're here, come try them on quickly."

  After finishing speaking, she took the clothes one by one and put them on Xi Mei's body. The quality of the fabric was evident just by looking at it, and the price must be expensive, not to mention the style is so good-looking?

  Actually, Xi Mei couldn't bear to interrupt her, thinking that as a rural village girl, how could she afford to wear such good clothes every day? Everyone in her family wore ordinary coarse cloth, but only she wore silk and satin. Tsk, tsk, who knows what the villagers would say?

  But looking at Zheng's joyful face as she put on her clothes, the words of criticism couldn't be spoken, well, let's take it one step at a time.

  Unconsciously, she couldn't help but sigh out loud. Zheng was busy and chuckled, "You little girl, you're not even a foot tall yet, what are you worried about?" As he spoke, he poked her small nose.

  "Haha, isn't this what my mother said? She said I'm really lucky, with brothers and sisters spoiling me at home, and now I've met Auntie who likes me so much."

  Sweet words and honeyed phrases came out of her little mouth, making Zheng laugh even more. "You little scamp, who taught you to say such things? Come let me see if you've been eating honey, that's why your mouth is so sweet?" She was about to check her little mouth.

  Just as everyone was getting excited, Xi Mei suddenly stopped and mysteriously told Zheng Shi: "Auntie, close your eyes quickly, I'll show you something good."

  Zheng saw Xiao Yatou's anxious face and closed her eyes obediently. She only opened them again in surprise when she felt something suddenly appear in her hand.

  "What's this?" Zheng Shi looked at the thing in front of her with a surprised face. "How did you think of sending this to Eldest Aunt?"

  Actually, for Zheng's family, preserved eggs are a rare delicacy, but the Zhangs would never be short of such things. Men and women are different; she wouldn't think about how much benefit this thing could bring to the family, what she cares about is that the people she cares about care about her intentions, which is the most important thing.

  He bent down and picked up his younger sister, "How did you think of bringing this for me?"

  Watching Zheng so excited, Xi Mei couldn't help but feel a little guilty in her heart. The other person was being so good to her, yet she was still playing tricks on them.

  The more I think about it, the more ashamed I become. Fiddling with my fingers and speaking in a low voice, "I had this at home, Father said it's delicious and expensive, so I wanted to let you and Mother-in-law try some."

  "Really clever, little girl, shall we try it later?" Zheng Shi said in agreement.

  "En en, let Auntie have some too, and also give some to Older Brother Shang." Xi Mei said sweetly.

  "Then, aren't you going to give some to your uncle?" Zheng Shi asked with ill intentions.

  Sister Xi looked at the only two salted duck eggs with difficulty, and after a long time, she finally made up her mind to say: "I'll give them to Uncle too, but Uncle can't eat too much, these are specially brought for you."

  "Haha, you're so silly." Zheng saw her struggling and laughed until tears almost came out. Seeing this, her younger sister could only shake her head helplessly. Adults are always teasing kids, thinking they don't understand anything. Whatever, sacrificing herself a bit to make the people who care about her happy isn't bad either.

  Thinking of this, I couldn't help but laugh happily too.