Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: Chapter 348: Admiring the Strong (1/2)

Chapter 361: Chapter 348: Admiring the Strong

As for Mrs. Wang, Zhuang Qingning knew she was no pushover and she had her reservations about her. It was likely that she might make some remarks about Zhuang Wencheng.

But if she refused outright, it would make her appear excessively suspicious.

“Even though Aunt Wang’s cooking isn’t the best, the meat stewed by her is still edible. Don’t be picky, Miss Zhuang. I will deliver it to your house later after it’s done here,” came a voice.

Just as Zhuang Qingning was hesitating, a voice suddenly spoke up next to her.

Zhuang Qingning looked up and saw a beaming Mrs. Wang.

“Aunt Wang?” Zhuang Qingning was intrigued to see Mrs. Wang, especially such a cheerful one.

“I suddenly remembered something I needed to tell Wencheng, so I came here to find him.” Mrs. Wang said with a radiant smile, “Just ran into you here, Miss Zhuang. I thought I’d let you know about the stewed meat for lunch, so you don’t have to cook extra meals at home.”

“Miss Zhuang, you’re usually busy with the workshop and shop. You must be quite tired. When you have time, come over to my place to have a chat.”

“Um… okay…” Zhuang Qingning nodded, looking surprised.

“Okay then, I’ll take it as you’ve agreed. Remember to come to my place when you’re free.” Mrs. Wang looked jubilant and continued chatting, until Zhuang Wencheng, who was at the side, noticed Zhuang Qingning’s discomfort and asked what important matter Mrs. Wang wanted to discuss with him.

“Oh, my memory. I’ve been busy chatting with Miss Zhuang and forgot all about it.” Mrs. Wang said with an augmenting smile, “I just have so much to say whenever I see Miss Zhuang…”

“That’s enough, let’s not waste any more of Miss Zhuang’s valuable time. Come here, Wencheng, I need to talk to you.”

Mrs. Wang then led Zhuang Wencheng outside. They stopped to talk outside the courtyard gate.

Zhuang Qingning blinked, watching the mother and son leave before glancing at the sun in the sky.

It was rising from the east, correct.

But people’s actions were always unexpected and baffling.

“You really shouldn’t worry too much. People are like this. When you need help they avoid you like the plague, looking down on you because they think you’re useless to them and cannot count on you in the future. So they keep their distance.”

Zhuang Yonghe said, “But if you become successful, skillful, people will come to you on their own, be exceptionally pleasant, and even idolize you.”

“Why is that? Because you are stronger than them. Now, or in the future, you could be useful to them. They’re afraid that if they ask you for help in the future and they haven’t built a relationship with you, you will ignore them. So they preemptively strive to build good relations with you.”