A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace Chapter 1615: Past and Present Lives 51
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Chapter 1615: Chapter 1613: Past and Present Lives 51
Chapter 1613
When the assistant told Zhao Zongqing that Shih Wanxin had asked to come over, he looked completely puzzled.
“Wanxin?”
“What is she coming here for?”
The assistant answered with a straight face.
“She said she wants to come and see you!”
Zhao Zongqing frowned, and after a long moment slowly got up and said.
“All right then!”
“Let her come!”
The assistant responded properly, then turned and went out.
Zhao Zongqing also got up and went to the study.
He actually found it quite strange; someone who never took the initiative to visit suddenly wanted to come over—there had to be something up.
But the Lantern Festival hadn’t even passed yet; lots of people had just gone back to work or were still on holiday, what could she possibly want?
He thought about it for a bit and couldn’t figure it out, so he could only agree to meet her.
As for Shih Wanxin.
Because of the Shih Family, he always had some knots in his heart.
If his son didn’t like her, he would never have agreed to this marriage.
But now… he sighed; he could only treat this marriage as something destined by fate.
Other than agreeing, he didn’t know what else he could do.
…
The next day.
Shih Wanxin did indeed show up on time.
She was carrying a big bag of gifts, her face full of a bright smile, and she walked into the study pretending to be familiar, as if she came often.
“Uncle!” she called sweetly.
Zhao Zongqing also put on a smile.
“You child, you rarely come and yet you bring so many things, that’s very thoughtful of you!”
Shih Wanxin hurried to act modest.
“Oh, not at all!”
“I was immature before, always afraid of disturbing your rest, so I hardly ever came to see you!”
“Now it’s the New Year, so of course I should come visit you!”
Zhao Zongqing: “…”
The New Year’s already over, kid; doesn’t it tire you out to lie with your eyes wide open?
He didn’t say anything, just put away some of his smile and lifted his tea to drink.
Shih Wanxin also felt that her excuse was really too outrageous.
Thinking that if she didn’t tell the truth she might get kicked out, she cleared her throat, mulled it over, then said.
“Uncle!”
“Actually, I came today because there’s something I want to ask of you!”
Zhao Zongqing set down his teacup, still wearing a smile.
“Oh? What is it?”
Good thing you said it; keep circling around and I might really throw you out.
Shih Wanxin composed her expression and looked at him with a pitiful little face.
“Uncle!”
“Why did Junqi ge go to a subsidiary?”
“Ah Yao and I both miss him a lot. Could you let him come back?”
She twisted her fingers, putting on a little-girl act, half coquettish, half explanatory.
“The three of us used to be inseparable, and now it’s just me and Ah Yao!”
“Even during the New Year we didn’t have time to get together, I really do miss him!”
“Uncle, please transfer Junqi ge back!”
She deliberately used such a childish mindset and reason to plead, thinking that even if Zhao Zongqing wasn’t happy about it, he wouldn’t reject her on the spot—he might not reject her at all.
After all, she’d already said it, hadn’t she?
Sure enough, Zhao Zongqing chuckled.
“Oh? You three are inseparable?”
This was probably the funniest joke he’d heard.
However… since she’d said it out loud, and it was the first time she’d ever asked for something, if he didn’t agree it would seem a bit heartless.
So after thinking for a moment, he said.
“That’s fine too!”
“You three did more or less grow up together!”
“Since you’ve spoken up, I don’t have any objections about this job transfer!”
“Once the holiday’s over and work starts, I’ll have Junqi come back!”
His tone was mild and pleasant, but inside he was cold as ice, calm and composed.
When it came to lying through one’s teeth and talking nonsense, his level was far higher, wasn’t it?
Shih Wanxin was delighted.
“Thank you, Uncle!”
Zhao Zongqing also laughed heartily.
“You child, it’s not even a big deal, no need to be so happy!”
“But there is one thing I need to remind you of!”
“What is it? Just say it, Uncle, I’ll do everything you tell me!” Shih Wanxin’s eyes sparkled.
Zhao Zongqing said.
“You’re younger than Junqi, but you’re already engaged to Ah Yao, and you’ll be getting married after the New Year. You’ll be the older sister-in-law then!”
“So you should pay a bit more attention to how you address him!”
Before he even finished, Shih Wanxin had already lowered her head, her face red.
“You’re right, Uncle. I’ll correct that in the future!”
She couldn’t call him Junqi ge anymore; she could only use his name.
But this kind of issue was no big deal, and she let out a breath of relief from the bottom of her heart.
…
Leaving the Zhao Family Villa, Shih Wanxin couldn’t wait to send a message to Zhao Junqi.
“It’s done. I hope you’ll also keep your promise and not let me down!”
Looking at the message on his phone, Zhao Junqi could hardly believe it.
“Just like that…it’s done?”
No wonder people always said the old man loved his son like his own life; look, even a not-yet-official daughter-in-law’s words carried this much weight—let alone his son’s.
A trace of unwillingness and ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, then Zhao Junqi quickly hid it and replied.
“Okay!”
“Just wait for my good news!”
Seeing the message, Shih Wanxin felt completely satisfied and at ease.
Everything looked pleasing to the eye; even the bare branches by the roadside seemed much more beautiful than usual.
Winter was almost over, Ah Yao, and we’re about to get married.
No matter where your heart is, before the wedding you have to come back to me.
…
The Lantern Festival came in the blink of an eye.
Wenwen and Xiaoxiao had both rushed back from their hometowns.
The three of them hadn’t seen each other for half a month; when they met again, it was as if nothing had changed.
“Xiao Qingqing, did you miss me?”
“You must have been really lonely on your own, right?”
The two of them looked at her with the kind of eyes you’d use for a left-behind child.
Xia Ruqing didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
“It wasn’t as bad as you’re making it sound!”
“The city’s really lively, and the room’s nice and warm; you have no idea how comfortable it was!”
“I bought loads of yummy food for myself and every meal was a feast!”
She tried to exaggerate it as much as she could.
But the two of them could still see the truth in the loneliness in her eyes.
“All right!”
“Next New Year, we’ll take you home with us, okay?”
Xia Ruqing was helpless.
“Why does that sound so weird?”
“Let’s not talk about that. Tomorrow’s the Lantern Festival, so I’ll take you two home first!”
Hearing that, Wenwen and Xiaoxiao couldn’t help asking.
“You want to go back to your hometown?”
Xia Ruqing nodded.
“I originally wanted to go back during the New Year, but there are so many people in the village then, and I was afraid of running into anyone, so I didn’t dare go back!”
“Now it’s the Lantern Festival, and the young people in the village should all have left, so…”
“I want to go back and have a look!”
“That’s good too!” Xiaoxiao nodded.
“Your grandma must miss you a lot! It’s good to go back and see the old lady!”
Even if she’d already passed away, that didn’t stop them from visiting, right?
Xia Ruqing nodded, her voice a little choked.
“Thank you, you two!”
The other two immediately protested.
“Didn’t we agree not to say polite things? You’re breaking the rules!”
As they spoke, the two of them rushed over and started tickling her, and the three girls turned into a playful mess.
In the small but clean rental apartment, the air was full of laughter.
…
The next day was the Lantern Festival.
Early in the morning, the three of them set off, driving along the highway out of the city toward the countryside.
None of them noticed that there was a pair of eyes behind them, staring fixedly at them.
Deep in those eyes, there was nothing but danger.
