"Xiao Ling, a batch of fish maw is coming later, rember to stock it in the storeroom."
"Also, the chicken feet we put on the shelves yesterday didn’t get a good reaction from the custors. After the kitchen staff co in, tell them we’re not selling them today."
Xiao ier was arranging the work at Wanbao Hall, which had already beco a routine for her.
"I’m heading to the driving school now, I’ll be back later in the afternoon."
Zhao Ling noted down Xiao ier’s arrangents, "Okay, Sister ier."
Xiao ier, carrying two insulated food containers, walked towards the lobby while taking out her mobile phone, preparing to contact ng Wanning to see if she had arrived at the driving school.
"Sister."
ng Wanning stood at the door, calling out softly.
"Hey! I was just about to call you! Why are you here?" Xiao ier smiled broadly, "Look, I’ve brought our lunch. It’s been a week since you last practiced driving!"
ng Wanning bowed her head, as if organizing her thoughts.
"What’s wrong?" Xiao ier saw her low spirits, not as cheerful as usual, and asked with concern: "Who upset you?"
Only then did ng Wanning raise her head to look at Xiao ier.
"Sister, can I ask you for a favor?"
Xiao ier was puzzled, she put down the insulated containers and ushered ng Wanning in, "Have a seat, what’s the matter? I’ve never seen you like this!"
The two sat at the tea table where Chen Cheng often sat, ng Wanning twisted her fingers, hesitating for a long while.
Although she had already made up her mind before coming.
But facing Xiao ier, she didn’t know how to start.
"Are you being bullied?"
Seeing her hesitant deanour, Xiao ier asked, "Or... ran into so trouble?"
"Sister... could I stay with you for two or three days?"
The smile on Xiao ier’s face froze. She looked at ng Wanning in astonishnt, montarily at a loss for words.
Stay with her for two or three days?
What did this an?
"Stay? Take your ti, what exactly happened?"
ng Wanning took a deep breath and recounted the events that had unfolded between Cui Xiaoling and herself, of course, she didn’t ntion that it was because of Chen Cheng.
"Your master is quite fiery-tempered."
ng Wanning hurriedly shook her head, "It’s all my fault, I made her angry."
Her tears began to swirl in her eyes, "Sister, if it’s convenient for you..."
"Sure, just move in."
Xiao ier agreed readily, and after half a second added, "Wait, I need to ask Xiao Cheng first."
Having said that, she took out her mobile phone and dialed Chen Cheng’s number.
After Chen Cheng sent ng Wanning back to Big Willow Tree, he let Chen Donghai continue driving without stopping.
When the phone rang, seeing the caller ID, his heart also skipped a beat.
He did not expect the usually sweet and obedient ng Wanning to be so bold, and he was clueless about the content of her conversation with Xiao ier.
Now, the call had indeed co through, and Chen Cheng steadied himself to answer.
"Hello?"
Xiao ier pressed the speakerphone button and placed the phone on the table, "Xiao Cheng, where are you?"
"Out on an errand, what’s up?"
"Nothing too serious." Xiao ier glanced at ng Wanning, "Xiao ng ca to the store, she wants to stay with us for a few days, is that okay?"
"She said she had a little misunderstanding with her master, what do you think..."
Chen Cheng felt a mix of joy and worry.
Although it wasn’t the complete truth, it wasn’t a lie either.
"Xiao Cheng, are you listening?"
Chen Cheng cleared his throat, playing it cool, "Alright, have Xiao Ling clean up the dormitory, and let Miss ng move in."
"Why stay in the dormitory? Our house has such a big yard, so many rooms, and you’re not being generous enough?"
"I just don’t think it’s very convenient."
Xiao ier snorted, "What’s inconvenient about it? I’m going to bring Xiao ng over, and you don’t have to worry about this."
Beep... beep... beep...
Xiao ier hung up the phone, her smile beaming at ng Wanning, "Alright, co ho with ."
"Sister, thank you."
"Being polite with ?" Xiao ier said with a smile: "Stay as long as you like. Once your master’s anger cools down, we’ll go back."
ng Wanning nodded in gratitude, her eyes still shimring with tears.
She hadn’t expected Xiao ier to agree so easily, feeling both happy and a bit anxious.
Happy to be closer to Chen Cheng, but anxious about how to interact with Xiao ier moving forward.
On the other hand, Chen Cheng also heaved a sigh of relief.
He knew about Xiao ier’s kind heart, but having two won under one roof was a problem he would have to face.
However, now he also had more pressing matters to attend to besides his feelings.
"Let’s go to Red Mountain." he said.
"Okay, Mr. Chen."
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...
Arriving at the courtyard house in Houhai, stepping over the high threshold, ng Wanning ca to the ho of Chen Cheng and Xiao ier for the first ti.
"Sister, your ho is so big and beautiful."
Xiao ier greeted warmly, "This was given to and Xiao Cheng by Godfather. Co on, this way."
Xiao ier led ng Wanning through the shadow wall to the courtyard in front of the main house.
Several neatly pruned potted plants were arranged haphazardly, with a stone table and several stone stools in the middle, exuding an old-fashioned charm.
"Have a seat, I’ll go pour you a cup of tea." Xiao ier invited ng Wanning to sit down, then turned and went inside.
ng Wanning sat on a stone stool, curiously surveying the surroundings.
The yard, although big, was kept in impeccable order, spotless.
The flowers and trees were pruned just right, neither ssy nor devoid of vitality.
She could feel the breath of life here, as well as the hoowner’s care for living.
Xiao ier ca out with tea, handing it to ng Wanning, "Try it, this is this year’s new tea."
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