"I…" Zhu Chunhua's face turned pale instantly.
"Where did the money come from?"
"I-I borrowed it from Zhao Meng." Realizing he had been found out, Zhu Chunhua gritted his teeth and admitted it. He knew he was doomed—knowing Wang Xiumei's temper, she'd blow the whole thing sky-high.
"Wife, I was wrong. I'll never do it again," Zhu Chunhua said pitifully, bracing himself for her volcanic wrath.
To his surprise, Wang Xiumei didn't explode. She only glared at him and said, "Did you pay it back?"
"No… I'm flat broke, not a penny to my name," Zhu Chunhua replied with a bitter face.
"Take a thousand yuan and return it to Zhao Meng. Going around borrowing money to donate—you're not embarrassed, but I sure am!"
"And take a bottle of liquor too, so we clear the debt properly."
Zhu Chunhua was overjoyed. "Wife, you're not mad?"
"This time, I'll let it go since you actually did something decent. But if you ever do something behind my back again, just see how I deal with you!"
"I won't, I swear! Never again," Zhu Chunhua said, as if waking from a nightmare. He couldn't believe this disaster had passed so quietly.
Just as he was secretly celebrating, Wang Xiumei added, "These grapes were brought back from Xinjiang by my brother-in-law. They're seedless. Take some to Chenchen when you go have noodles later. That little girl's getting prettier by the day."
"Of course, of course," Zhu Chunhua nodded like a pecking chicken.
"Wife, you're really not coming? It's seriously delicious!"
"Bring me back a bowl. If it's not good, I'll deal with you then!" she snapped, grabbing a handful of sunflower seeds and cracking them between her teeth.
At 6:30 PM, a champagne-colored BMW 730 parked in the open lot near the "One Bowl of Noodles" shop. The door opened, and Ouyang Yunjian stepped out.
He was dressed in a way that made his sun-kissed skin look even more vibrant and healthy.
His straight posture radiated masculine strength, and every movement exuded the charm of a mature man.
As soon as he got out of the car, he immediately drew the attention of everyone waiting outside the noodle shop.
"Wow, that aura! Unreal!"
"This guy is definitely something else—just look at that presence!"
"I've never seen someone with such a strong vibe before!"
The reason Ouyang Yunjian arrived at 6:30 was because he had made a detour to the mall to pick out a gift for Chenchen, which delayed him a bit.
To be honest, he was a little taken aback when he saw the long line outside the noodle shop. He hadn't expected Su Zhu's little place to be doing so well!
Ignoring the curious stares of dozens of people, Ouyang Yunjian walked straight into the shop, gift in hand.
More murmurs broke out in the line.
"Why isn't he queuing?"
"Maybe he knows the owner!"
"Could he be the owner's boyfriend or something?"
"Who cares, not like he's my boyfriend. Oh look, a table just cleared out!"
"When's it going to be our turn? I'm starving—I'm going to eat three bowls!"
"You're already so fat and still want to eat that much? Aren't you afraid you'll turn into a pig and no one will marry you?"
"Shut up! What gives you the right to talk about my weight? Have you ever treated me to a meal?"
As soon as Ouyang Yunjian stepped into the noodle shop, as expected, he drew more curious glances. Just as he was about to ask Chen Shufen, who was tidying up a table, for directions, a delighted voice rang out from behind the counter.
"Ouyang Yunjian Uncle!"
The side door of the counter swung open, and Chenchen, wearing a mask, popped out and ran toward him excitedly.
"Chenchen, slow down!" Ouyang Yunjian rushed forward and scooped her up into his arms.
"Ouyang Yunjian Uncle, you finally came! I missed you so much—I thought you weren't coming!" she said, clinging to his neck affectionately.
"How could I not come? I promised you, didn't I?" Holding her close, Ouyang Yunjian smiled and gently pressed his forehead to hers.
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