Chapter 65
Kong Hui: “The wedding, what date next month will you hold it?”
Zhao Xinyu: “Around September 10th. Qianyi and I haven’t set a date yet. Once the wedding venue decorations are finalized, we’ll decide on the wedding date.”
Zhao Xinyu smiled and added, “We’ll send out the invitations to friends and family at the end of the month. Mom, is there anyone from your side who should be invited?”
“Just consult with Qianyi. I’ll be there on time.” It would be better for Qianyi to take Xinyu to deliver the invitations to her maternal family.
“Okay, Mom.” After finishing dinner, Auntie asked her to go back to the room first. Although she felt a bit awkward, it was also difficult not to follow Auntie’s instructions and return to the bedroom.
After returning to the room, seeing Qianyi sleeping soundly, Zhao Xinyu quietly walked to the closet to get her pajamas.
After showering, Zhao Xinyu took the hairdryer to the living room to dry her hair, afraid of waking Qianyi in the bedroom.
Kong Hui was just about to go back to her room to sleep when she saw Xinyu. “Afraid of waking Qianyi?”
Xinyu smiled at her and said, “Yes.”
“Then dry your hair. I’m going back to my room to rest. Remember to turn off the light.” Kong Hui was happy because of Xinyu’s thoughtfulness.
“Okay, Mom.”
After Auntie left, Zhao Xinyu plugged in the hairdryer and began drying her hair.
It’s much easier to relax when she and Qianyi are alone. Now it feels too strange.
…
After drying her hair, Zhao Xinyu heated a cup of pure milk and drank it before returning to the bedroom.
Putting the hairdryer away and lying down on the bed, looking at Qianyi sleeping soundly, she probably won’t wake up until the morning.
Gently tracing Qianyi’s soft, delicate, high nose bridge, Zhao Xinyu hugged her from behind.
She can’t press on her stomach since she’s pregnant. She needs to slowly get used to sleeping and resting while hugging Qianyi from behind.
The next day, Zhao Xinyu was busy reviewing folders in the office. Zhang Yue sent her a message.
The content was: This is the third batch of people the Lin family has sent to talk with CEO Zhao this morning.
???
What does that mean? Did Zhao Xuan completely cut off the Lin family’s business in one go?
Wouldn’t that require paying compensation for breach of contract!
Zhao Xinyu replied to Zhang Yue: What’s the situation? Did my brother directly cut off collaboration with the Lin family? Or were there many previous collaborations?
Zhang Yue: There were indeed many collaborations, both large and small. All the contracts expire in November. They’ve sent batch after batch of people, likely the people involved in those projects. However, the latest one seems to be the Lin family’s daughter-in-law.
(These people are probably worried about their own wallets, which is why they are coming to see CEO Zhao.)
Zhao Xinyu was a little surprised. Sun Qian just took office a few days ago. Did they send her over already?!
She replied to Zhang Yue: Inform me immediately if anything happens.
She glanced at the two piles of documents on her desk, then typed a reply: I’m busy now. Talk later.
Zhang Yue: Yes, Miss Zhao.
Just past 9 AM, Sun Qianyi messaged her: I’m up~ Tomorrow is the weekend. Come with me to visit the Sun family.
Zhao Xinyu: Okay.
After replying to Qianyi’s message, Zhao Xinyu continued working. The company’s singers are doing well after their debut and have already secured ads and commercial performances.
Because their workload has increased, the number of folders presented to her has also increased.
Working until noon, Zhao Xinyu messaged Zhao Xuan, asking him about his current situation. She grabbed her phone and car keys and drove home for lunch.
Zhao Xuan’s message came a little later. The content was: I’ll tell you when I’m free.
Zhao Xinyu: Okay, Brother!
After lunch, Zhao Xinyu and Sun Qianyi went back to the bedroom for a nap. Zhao Xinyu was worried about what to prepare for the visit to the Sun family. Grandpa Sun is a sly fox. He’ll definitely want to collaborate with the Zhao Group, or perhaps have the Zhao Group invest.
Whether it will happen or not is still just her guess. “Qianqian~ We’ll go over tomorrow and talk to Grandpa Sun, telling him we want to meet with my family.” The necessary betrothal gifts must be prepared. Collaborating with the Sun family is fine too. As long as it’s not a collaboration with the Lin family, she can accept it.
Sun Qianyi: “Mhm. I want to go back tomorrow and tell Grandpa in person that we are already married.”
“Good.” She’ll start arranging the things that need to be prepared herself. “You must be tired. Go ahead and rest.”
“Mhm, okay~”
After the nap, Zhao Xinyu returned to the company. She called Secretary Qin, and they went out to buy gifts.
She bought good wine, supplements, and other things, filling the car trunk. Zhao Xinyu was afraid she hadn’t been thorough enough, so she called her mother (Ming Wenxin). “Mom, Qianyi and I are going to the Sun family tomorrow to tell them we have registered our marriage. What should I bring? Mom, I just bought wine and supplements and things.”
Ming Wenxin: “…If you’re free this afternoon, come home. I prepared things earlier. There are two calligraphies and paintings. Sun Hongwen likes both of them very much. He asked your dad for them before, but your dad didn’t give them to him.”
Saying that, Ming Wenxin smiled happily. Zhao Xinyu also laughed. “Then, Mom, why is Dad willing to part with them now?”
Ming Wenxin: “No matter how precious the calligraphy and paintings are, they aren’t as important as you! Besides, your dad is very happy to see you and Qianyi happy together!”
(I am the most important.) Zhao Xinyu knows this refers to the original owner. She doesn’t have a mother. She lost her mother at birth. She cherishes every conversation and interaction with Ming Wenxin.
Zhao Haizhou is also different from her biological father. Zhao Haizhou is insightful, humorous, and very responsible. Zhao Xinyu feels a sense of security from him.
Her biological father was completely devoted to his career. He didn’t even know what grade she was in or when summer or winter break started. And now, hearing Ming Wenxin speak like this, she is deeply touched.
If the original owner were here now, she would surely feel the same way.
“Thank you, Dad and Mom.”
Five or six minutes passed. The phone was still connected, and Ming Wenxin didn’t speak.
Zhao Xinyu continued, “Mom, I’m coming home now. Please have the things ready for me~” Her tone was very lighthearted. She wondered what Ming Wenxin thought of what she just said.
Perhaps she suspects that the Zhao Xinyu now is not the original Zhao Xinyu, or perhaps she thinks the current Zhao Xinyu has grown up…
“Good. Drive safely on your way back.” The tone was caring, but Zhao Xinyu could tell it was forced to maintain the previous tone.
After handing over the afternoon work to Secretary Qin and dropping her off at the company, Zhao Xinyu drove straight back to the Zhao family residence.
Arriving home, Zhao Xinyu saw the two paintings placed on the coffee table. They were rolled up and tied with a red ribbon.
Zhao Haizhou: “You came back quite fast. I just heard your mom tell you to drive slowly on your way back!”
“I drove very slowly. Would you like me to take you out for a stroll this afternoon, Dad?” Zhao Xinyu teased.
Her mother covered her mouth, chuckling, watching her and Zhao Haizhou start bickering.
“No, thank you. I have a dedicated driver. I don’t need you to drive me.”
He wouldn’t dare ride in this little ancestor’s car. He wouldn’t ride in it no matter how slowly she drove.
Zhao Xinyu smiled mischievously: “Good~”
“…” Such a provoking look.
Zhao Haizhou cleared his throat, looking at Xinyu, and continued, “The calligraphy and paintings are ready. Just remember to take them with you tomorrow.”
“Okay, Dad. You’re the best~” He thoughtfully prepared the items for her. And Ming Wenxin must have had a hand in it too.
Zhao Haizhou: Of course.
“Cut the flattery. Are you staying for dinner tonight?”
After Zhao Haizhou asked, Ming Wenxin also looked her way. Mhm… I should go back and keep Qianyi company. She can’t handle the warmth Zhao Haizhou and Ming Wenxin give her all at once.
Zhao Xinyu blinked at him and said, “Dad, I need to go back and keep Qianyi company. Qianyi is the most important person to me right now.”
“Alright then. Take good care of Qianyi when you leave. I heard you say the first few weeks of pregnancy are very important. Your mom, when she was pregnant with you…”
Uh, it was a long time ago. I can’t remember. “Your mom is experienced, so she’s definitely right.”
Zhao Xinyu struggled to hold back her smile and replied, “Mhm, I know, Dad.” She looked at her mother and continued, “I’ll call Mom if I have any questions. If you say too much now, I won’t be able to remember everything.” Zhao Xinyu stood up, holding the paintings.
“Mhm. Go back early.”
“Okay, Mom. I’m leaving now~” Under their concerned gaze, Zhao Xinyu left, holding the calligraphy and paintings, almost as if she were fleeing.
Ming Wenxin: “Our daughter has grown up.”
Zhao Haizhou: “Yes, she has~”
…
Placing the calligraphy and paintings on the back seat, Zhao Xinyu relaxed for a moment in the driver’s seat. It’s better to live elsewhere. It helps her stay clear-headed. When she’s with the original owner’s family, she can’t help but turn her fantasies into reality.
After looking at the Zhao family house for a while, Zhao Xinyu’s emotions calmed down, and she drove away.
She drove straight home. The things she bought in the trunk were untouched. She only took the paintings upstairs.
Turning the doorknob, the door gently closed with a soft sound. Zhao Xinyu was changing her shoes when she looked up at the sound. Qianyi was holding a plate, eating watermelon.
“Why are you back so early?”
Zhao Xinyu lowered her head, put her shoes away, and said, “We’re going to your family’s house tomorrow, right? My parents prepared some calligraphy and paintings, so I went back to get them.” She held the paintings in her hand to show Sun Qianyi. Then, they walked to the living room. Zhao Xinyu placed the paintings on the single sofa by the window, walked over, and took a slice of watermelon, starting to eat it.
Not seeing Auntie in the living room, she said, “I’ll go call Auntie over to eat some melon~”
“My mom went back. She said she had something to bring for you and me. I have no idea what it is.” Saying that, Sun Qianyi went to the kitchen and brought back another plate of watermelon.
Did Sun Qianyi cut up a whole watermelon? “Oh~ Mom isn’t here. Can you finish all this watermelon?”
“Aren’t you here?”
She smiled helplessly, looking at Qianyi, and asked, “…If I hadn’t come back now, would you have waited for me to come back after work to eat the remaining watermelon?”
“That’s what I was thinking. The watermelon should still be edible when you get back.”
“…” It would be edible, but the outermost layer would taste off.
“Wifey, I’ll teach you a method. Next time, don’t cut the watermelon into slices. Just slice it in half across the middle. You can scoop it out with a spoon, and you won’t have to throw away the rind piece by piece.”
Seeing Qianyi listen intently, she said, “That’s a good idea. I’ll try it next time.”
Zhao Xinyu nodded and said, “Good. We’ll eat it like that from now on.”
Author’s Note:
Zhao Xinyu: Good thing I can heat up the milk tonight…
Sun Qianyi: …There’s plenty of pure milk at home.
Zhao Xinyu: …
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