Zhao Xiaolan, of course, could accept the wholesale price and was very happy.
"That ans I’m getting the better end of the deal, huh."
"What better end of the deal? Auntie, don’t be a stranger. Co on over and try this sweater on."
Without refusing any longer, Zhao Xiaolan wiped her hands on her apron, smilingly took the knitwear, and held it up against herself; it seed to fit just right.
"Then I’ll go try it on."
Won naturally love new clothes, and Zhao Xiaolan was no exception; she said this and went to the bathroom to try it on.
Chen Feng couldn’t help but silently praise Lin Yujiao as he watched this scene unfold; just two pieces of knitwear easily bridged the gap between her, his mother, and his sister-in-law.
Wu ngting, however, watched Lin Yujiao’s behavior with hidden annoyance and even so worry.
Lin Yujiao’s shop was not far from Chen Feng’s ho on the sa street; if she intended to befriend Chen Feng’s mother and sister-in-law, she had all the ti and the geographic advantage to do so.
Then her own successful approach of winning over the family could be shalessly plagiarized and replicated by Lin Yujiao, even surpassing the original.
Being close to the waterside paved the way to get the moon first; she couldn’t stay in Qingpu Town after the New Year, while Lin Yujiao was a local who had set up shop right here.
Having seen how Lin Yujiao ingratiated herself with people, she was clearly adept.
This was truly dangerous!
Feeling a sudden sense of alarm, Wu ngting began to take Lin Yujiao seriously while also inwardly lanting her hard fate; she had finally fallen for a man, and yet fate seed to be constantly tornting her, creating one obstacle after another.
The only slightly comforting and reassuring aspect was that Chen Feng’s terminal illness was a secret only she knew; she could be certain that Chen Feng would never officially date another woman, let alone talk of marriage.
So, no matter how much Lin Yujiao or Sun Xiaorui tried to court favor with Chen Feng or their families, it was most likely futile in the end.
The only thing to be wary of was Chen Feng’s family pressuring him to marry, just like his mother had already hinted at in the car earlier that day.
So, if possible in the future, it would be necessary to be cautious of the local serpent, Lin Yujiao.
For now, she didn’t have a good way to stop Lin Yujiao from harboring inappropriate thoughts.
Of course, if it really ca down to it, she could reveal to Lin Yujiao that Chen Feng was terminally ill to make her give up.
After realizing this, Wu ngting slowly cald down.
Besides, she believed her overall strengths and conditions were definitely better than Lin Yujiao’s; if Zhao Xiaolan had to choose a daughter-in-law from the two of them, she would definitely choose her over Lin Yujiao.
She still had that confidence.
Li Guihong and Zhao Xiaolan, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, ca out one after another wearing the gifted sweaters for everyone to see; true to form, as a clothing seller, Lin Yujiao had picked two very fitting and attractive pieces for them.
Everyone said they looked good, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were both very satisfied, happily accepting the gifts.
Li Guihong already had a good impression of Lin Yujiao, and now she beca even more friendly in conversation with her.
Then, gradually, Zhao Xiaolan also joined in their conversation, and eventually, Wu ngting did too.
The four won chatted and laughed together, presenting a cheerful scene.
Lin Yujiao, having run a clothing store for so many years, certainly had the ability to communicate with people; she easily got friendly with Zhao Xiaolan and Li Guihong through those two pieces of knitwear.
Chen Feng also felt relieved; otherwise, he had been genuinely worried that his mom would snub Lin Yujiao or that Wu ngting and she might start a war of words.
With the four won, plus two little girls joining in the commotion, the chatter and laughter were such that the three n brushing through short videos on Chen Feng’s side found it noisy and unanimously decided to head out front and mind the shop together.
Upon reaching the front, they ran into a "big deal"—a neighbor wanted two cases of beer and a large bag of rice—so the brothers helped carry it over.
On the way back, Chen Rui teased with a grin, "Ah Feng, you’re really sothing with the ladies. Not to ntion a girlfriend over in Hui State, now you’ve got two more at ho. How co I never noticed how amazing you were before?"
Chen Feng teased back, smiling, "Don’t be envious. If you wanted more charm with the ladies, it would be quite easy. I could introduce you to a few."
"Really? How many won do you know? Let’s forget the ones who sell themselves."
"Bro, seriously? You’ve thought about having affairs and keeping a mistress?" Chen Feng gave him a peculiar look.
"I didn’t, okay? Don’t talk nonsense! Don’t wrongly accuse !" Chen Rui imdiately retorted.
Chen Feng warned, "I was just joking before. Don’t take it seriously, don’t even think about it. Although Sister-in-Law has her flaws, she’s truly devoted and hardworking when it cos to family. Don’t do anything to betray her, and your two precious daughters."
"Get lost!" Chen Rui punched him in the shoulder without any politeness, "I really haven’t thought about it. Even if I did, I wouldn’t have the guts, let alone the energy and ti. You know how busy the store gets. It’s only during the New Year that I can take a break. Once we reopen after the holiday, I’ll be busy from dawn till dusk every day."
"So, you really can’t afford to be idle," Chen Feng laughed. "Once you’re idle, you’ll definitely get into trouble. I’ll have to remind Sister-in-Law when I get back."
"Man, can’t you be a little less harsh? All I did was tease you a bit. There’s no need to slander like that."
"Alright. Brothers for life, both of us n, I can understand. If you ever really think about having an affair, co to —I can give you so proper advice and thods."
"What kind of proper advice and thods?" Chen Rui asked, slightly puzzled.
Chen Feng rolled his eyes, "Are you already thinking about having an affair now?"
"No? What are you talking about? I’m just curious."
Chen Feng explained with a smile, "To put it simply, it’s about safety. First, bodily and health safety is paramount. You have to be with soone clean; otherwise, if you catch so strange disease, especially AIDS, it’s too late for regrets or even suicide. This is crucial.
You have to know that many won out there are like ’public buses’, carriers of various viruses. If you ss around aimlessly, it’s quite easy to get infected. You often hear such incidents in the news, and even you have heard so stories, right? One wrong move could be a matter of life and death."
Chen Rui nodded quickly, "That’s true. In my younger days, so friends went to a ’hair salon’, and they all accidentally caught so disease. They had to go to the hospital for treatnt involving huge syringes directly into their... you know, it was brutal!"
While talking, Chen Rui was also gesturing, and Chen Feng, as a man, couldn’t help but shiver at the thought, saying unconsciously, "That can’t be true, right? They treat it like that?"
"My friends all said so; it must be true. Since then those friends have been really ta, never visiting those ’hair salons’ again."
Chen Feng actually believed him.
"Fine. Since you know the consequences, I won’t say more."
"Don’t stop, keep going. I want to learn a bit more."
"Next would obviously be not to expose yourself, to do proper secrecy and counter-surveillance work. I don’t have much experience or advice in that regard; I was always a hobody and a good husband before my divorce. I don’t need it now. Also, you must absolutely avoid getting entangled with won who pester you to death, even those who wish to be the mistress and usurp your wife’s position. That’s a major taboo. It could lead to the disintegration of your family and loss of everything."
"Damn! The way you put it, the risks are just too high."
Chen Feng nodded earnestly, "Of course. For married folks, infidelity could at best lead to a broken family, and at worst, complete ruin. If you’re careless and catch so nasty disease, that’s your life over."
Chen Rui shivered at those words and glared at him irritably, "You’re just trying to scare . Let tell you, I’m not that kind of person. How could I possibly think about cheating or having an affair? I’ve never even thought about it."
Chen Feng chuckled.
Annoyed, Chen Rui stopped talking to him and walked briskly back ho.
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