Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: Chapter 149 Hiring Staff for the Braised Food Shop 1 (1/2)
Chapter 149: Chapter 149 Hiring Staff for the Braised Food Shop 1
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Wei Qingwan smiled faintly, “Miss He, we’re not familiar with each other, let’s not be so affectionate.”
He Miaomiao, however, seemed oblivious to Wei Qingwan’s explicit sense of estrangement and continued to flatter her. “Sister, I know your situation. Rest assured, we will never mention the relationship between you and us in public. Right now, we are in the Residence, with no one around, and there’s no need for you to be so cautious.”
Madam He hurriedly agreed, “Yes, yes, Wanwan. We’re blood relatives, and Miaomiao is your full sister. We’ll be careful in public, but there’s no need to be so distant from each other at home.”
Wei Qingwan retreated from the three of them and nervously walked behind Yunshi. “Mother,” she said.
Yunshi furrowed her eyebrows, saw her daughter’s discomfort, and said to the He family, “Mr. He and his family, please remember the promise you made to US.”
Madam He hurriedly laughed, “We remember, please rest assured, we will not tell anyone outside that Wanwan is our daughter. But aren’t we all alone here right now? Madam Wei, please also try to understand our parental feelings.” Hearing Madam He’s explanation, Yunshi couldn’t blame the He family too harshly. She, too, was a mother and could understand their feelings.
“Wanwan, they are your biological parents. It’s only natural for them to care about you. Spend some time chatting with them,” Yunshi said to Wei Qingwan. Since Yunshi had said so, Wei Qingwan had no choice but to nod in agreement. Then Yunshi left to deliver the medicine sent by the He family to the military camp and asked Wei Qingwan to entertain the He family on her behalf.
Once Yunshi was gone, the He family began to show even greater affection towards Wei Qingwan.
“Wanwan, my Wanwan… You look so much like your mother when she was younger.” Madam He gazed with love at Wei Qingwan.
Wei Qingwan also noticed that she shared similar features with Madam He. However, this discovery did not make her feel any more comfortable around the He family; in fact, it made her feel uncomfortable.
Sister, I heard that Mr. Wei got promoted again and his future is bright. Will your status rise with him?” He Miaomiao asked curiously.
“Why are you asking these questions?” Wei Qingwan disliked He Miaomiao’s sycophantic demeanor.
I m just curious because I haven’t been as lucky as you to grow up in a noble family like the Earl’s Residence.” He Miaomiao replied with an envious look.
Wei Qingwan did not want a direct confrontation, so she responded, “Being in an official’s family comes with its own difficulties. Many aspects of life are not as carefree as they are for you, Miaomiao.”
He Miaomiao wouldn’t listen, “Sister Wanwan, my parents and I will stay here for a few days. Can you show me around?”
Wei Qingwan declined, “I have to go to the magistrate’s office for lessons every day and don’t have the time to accompany you. And aren’t you supposed to be more familiar with Sister Ruoruo? It would be better if you ask Sister Ruoruo for anything.”
Wei Qingwan wanted to pass this nuisance to Wei Ruo.
Unbeknownst to her, the relationship between the He family and Wei Ruo had been very indifferent, they haven’t seen each other for many years. Now Wei Ruo could stand in front of them and they wouldn’t recognize her.
“But I just overheard that Sister Ruoruo isn’t in the Residence now and won’t be back for a few days,” He Miaomiao hurriedly replied.
Wei Qingwan also realized Wei Qingruo was either lucky or had tactfully managed to avoid the He family.
“Sister Wanwan, stop declining. Just take me around! I promise to behave while we’re out and not to blabber!”
He Miaomiao took the initiative, holding Wei Qingwan’s arm, calling her ‘sister’ repeatedly.
Wei Qingwan had no choice but to agree to take her around when she had spare time.
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