I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2402 - 1519: A Fine-Looking Gentleman! (Part 2)

"Let’s not talk about the past anymore."

Pan Hui chimed in with a smile, for Jiang Chen’s sake, and also for her daughter’s.

Hong Xiaoyu’s smile faded as he quickly helped change the topic, "Uncle Fang, I toast to you."

Fang Weiguo’s expression also showed a hint of awkwardness, but he acted naturally, raising his glass, "Cheers."

"Sister Pan, eat more vegetables."

Jiang Huazi invited them, and the few of them tacitly moved past the topic.

If the two children could have traveled the same path, they would now be family, in-laws.

But life is never dictated by human will, full of uncertain variables, and thus inevitable regrets.

She even secretly glanced at Jiang Chen and Fang Qing, who were forced to sit together. They seemed more suited for each other now than before, so Jiang Huazi couldn’t help but wonder...

If.

If the two children weren’t so excellent, not so successful, would it have been a match truly made in heaven?

"Ding dong ding dong ding dong——"

The doorbell interrupted Jiang Huazi’s wandering thoughts.

Who could it be.

She looked puzzled, put down her chopsticks.

"I’ll go check."

When she approached the intercom system and saw the face on the screen waiting downstairs, her expression changed instantly, then she quickly muted the screen, not opening the door.

This is the difference between a commercial apartment and an old, run-down house.

The entrance door of the building is locked; to get in, you either need an access card or to call the intercom for the owner to open the door.

"Who’s there?"

Hong Ou asked.

"A delivery guy, pressed the wrong unit number."

Jiang Huazi nonchalantly sat back down, continuing to engage in the rare joyous gathering.

But a few minutes later.

There was noise again at the door.

This time it wasn’t the intercom, but the doorbell instead.

Hong Ou, who was nearest to the door, instinctively wanted to get up, but was preempted by Jiang Huazi, "Didn’t I say they pressed the wrong button? These delivery guys, no ears or eyes, huh?"

Murmuring, she left the table for the second time.

No one cared.

When she reached the entrance, Jiang Huazi didn’t rush to open the door but secretly glanced at her phone, realizing everyone was eating, drinking, talking, and laughing without noticing. Only then did she withdraw her gaze, her face turning grim as she stared at the door handle, clearly reluctant to respond, but eventually, reluctantly, she opened the door.

Ignoring is an option.

But what if the person outside keeps pressing?

And even stranger.

She didn’t fully open the door but instead walked out, quickly shutting the door behind her.

"Sis, why didn’t you let me in when I pressed the intercom? Luckily, someone else let me in."

Definitely not the delivery guy.

If a delivery guy were this dumb, confusing door plates several times, they might as well quit the job.

Complaining to Jiang Huazi was a middle-aged man around forty, with a narrow forehead and small eyes, looking shrewd yet somewhat unkind.

"I went to the store, why was it closed so early today?"

Jiang Huazi remained indifferent, frowning, almost spelling ’unwelcome’ on her face, "Why are you here?"

"Sis, listen to yourself. Didn’t you go to the Fang Family today?"

The small-eyed man was full of anticipation, "How did it go?"

"Why are you in such a hurry!"

Clearly unwilling to get entangled with him at this time, Jiang Huazi said, "I’ll call you later to let you know, you go back first."

"Why not tell me now?"

The small-eyed man was baffled; he came specifically to get a result, not to leave in ambiguity, "What did the Fang Family say?"

"I’ll figure something out."

"The Fang Family isn’t being unreasonable, are they? Oh, now that their kid is successful, they’re raising their tail to the sky, won’t even help with a minor issue? Sis, are they looking down on you?"

"Stop goading me. I said I’d help, and I will!"

Of course, Jiang Huazi could see through his tricks, becoming increasingly annoyed.

"You have to help me. If it weren’t for your suggestion to buy that house, I wouldn’t be this miserable."

"You..."

Breathing heavily, Jiang Huazi clenched her fists but, because he was a relative, she could only suppress her emotions, "You’re right, I shouldn’t have advised you on anything. I’ll be responsible for your house issue, okay?"

"I haven’t eaten yet."

Zhang Zhongquan glanced at the door, realizing something, "Got guests inside?"

Jiang Huazi remained silent.

"Would it be a bother to add a pair of chopsticks?"

Not noticing social cues at all.

"It’s inconvenient!"

Jiang Huazi responded without hesitation, "You go back, I promise to give you an answer tonight!"

"Sis, aren’t you being too heartless? I came all the way here, can’t I at least grab a bite?"

"There are restaurants outside the community."

"Restaurants? The house isn’t livable, the mortgage has to be paid every month, and I should go out to eat? Sis, do you know how I’m living now? My family calls me a fool, and even my wife is threatening to divorce me..."

Before Zhang Zhongquan finished speaking, the door opened.

Apparently, curious why his wife hadn’t returned, Hong Ou walked out.

"Brother-in-law!"

Zhang Zhongquan immediately plastered on a smile.

Seeing him, Hong Ou instantly caught on to the situation.

"You need to leave..."

Unable to take it anymore, Jiang Huazi began to push Zhang Zhongquan.

Zhang Zhongquan sidestepped her, "Brother-in-law, could I at least come in for a glass of water?"

Honestly, Hong Ou wasn’t too fond of his wife’s cousin, but it’s hard to refuse someone with a smiling face. From his perspective, how could he say something harsh?

"Wait a bit, I’ll get you some."

Seeing both husband and wife intending to block him, Zhang Zhongquan quickly darted forward, holding the door open, "No need to trouble you, brother-in-law, I’ll handle it myself."

"Zhang Zhongquan!"

Jiang Huazi reached out to grab him but missed, watching helplessly as he slipped inside.

"Why didn’t you stop him?!"

"He was determined to get in, could I really stop him?"

Understanding the situation, Hong Ou’s mood was also affected, "This is your doing!"

"What could I do? Am I supposed to ignore family?"

"Wow, it’s lively in here."

Hearing the commotion inside, Hong Ou ceased arguing with his wife, "Let’s get back inside!"

The couple hurriedly went back inside, seeing Zhang Zhongquan smiling broadly, surprisingly looking at the bustling small dining area.

"Brother Fang, long time no see."

"Zhongquan, right?"

It’s been many years since they last met, but it was impossible to completely forget. Fang Weiguo put on a very polite smile, "Yes, it’s been a long time."

"Sister Pan still looks so young."

Zhang Zhongquan’s gaze shifted to Pan Hui and then quickly landed on the stunningly beautiful Fang Qing, tapping his forehead.

"Is this... Qing Qing?"

As for the person sitting next to Fang Qing, he was completely overlooked.

"Call him Uncle Zhang."

Fang Weiguo told his daughter, regardless of personal feelings, etiquette must be maintained, that’s good upbringing.

"Uncle Zhang."

"Ah!"

Zhang Zhongquan beamed with joy, his vanity greatly satisfied, his not-so-appealing face blooming like a sunflower.

He hadn’t seen the Fang family’s daughter for years, but he had heard plenty about her achievements.

"Truly, she’s grown even more beautiful with age, Qing Qing was already good-looking as a child, but I wouldn’t recognize her upon meeting her now."

His words were sincere.

Too bad he completely failed to recognize the person sitting next to her.

"Cousin."

Hong Xiaoyu greeted.

"Xiaoyu’s back too? Oh dear, what’s today’s occasion."

Hong Ou and Jiang Huazi stood at the door, looking at each other, unsure what to do.

"This is..."

Finally.

Finally.

Finally, someone noticed!

But seeing Zhang Zhongquan’s puzzled look, time seemed to pause, leaving only the steam wafting from the hotpot, the atmosphere quieted bizarrely.

"Cousin, this is..."

Hong Xiaoyu looked awkward, about to speak, but Zhang Zhongquan’s eyes lit up.

"Is this Qing Qing’s boyfriend? What a handsome young man!"

...

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The air got even quieter.