Chapter 447: Chapter 447: Excited

Upon hearing this, An Likang muttered, "It’s not like I did it on purpose back then. How was I supposed to know some people were such gossips?"

"You still have the nerve to mention it," An Lizheng snorted.

An Likang pursed his lips. An Zhiqian quickly interjected, "Right now, we need to focus on solving the immediate problem."

"Fine. Zhi Qian, you go make the arrangements." An Lizheng nodded, then shot An Likang a glare and warned, "I’m telling you, drink less from now on."

"I know, I know." An Likang felt a keen sense of embarrassment at being scolded in front of his nephew, but he knew he was in the wrong. The incident back then... If he hadn’t run his mouth while drunk, the old master and madam would never have learned the truth. And if they hadn’t learned the truth, control of the An Family’s enterprise might be in his and his brother’s hands right now.

An Likang’s thoughts turned to Su Qing, and he added, "It’s just a shame that girl Su Qing has connections. We can’t touch her easily. Now that she’s in Xiangcheng, she’s got the Cheng Family protecting her too. Hmph, that damn girl really has all the luck."

At the mention of Su Qing, the members of the An Family all gnashed their teeth in hatred. Yet, they didn’t dare make a move against her, which was incredibly frustrating to think about.

While the An Family was wary of Su Qing’s background, Zhang Xiaozhen was ecstatic after accidentally learning about it.

Last time at the department store, she had learned that Su Qing’s mother, Li Wan, worked there. She then hatched a plan to get close to Su Qing by cozying up to Li Wan. As long as Su Qing and Zhang Dahai could meet and become friends, she was confident she could make Su Qing her second sister-in-law.

Seeing Su Qing and Li Wan leave for lunch, she lost the mood to continue shopping. She dragged Zhang Dahai out of the department store, and on the way, they happened to brush past Zhao Weiming and his colleague, who were coming out of the state-run restaurant. At that very moment, Zhao Weiming’s colleague was talking to him about Li Wan.

"Old Zhao, do you know who that woman you just greeted was? Is her name Li Wan?" Zhao Weiming’s colleague asked.

Zhao Weiming replied, "I met her during a maintenance job at the department store. She’s a really nice person. Her name is indeed Li Wan, how do you know?"

As he spoke, Zhao Weiming couldn’t help but smile. He had fallen for Li Wan at first sight. He was a widower—his wife had passed away from an illness a few years ago, leaving him with a son. He’d been single for several years since, and while he’d gone on a few blind dates, none of the women had caught his interest. But the moment he met Li Wan, he was struck by her beauty. After interacting with her, he found her gentle and kind, and he naturally started to develop feelings for her.

He looked at his colleague, surprised that he knew Li Wan as well.

Hearing this, Zhao Weiming’s colleague quickly said, "Damn, so her name really is Li Wan. But do you know her background?"

"Her background?" Zhao Weiming was stunned for a moment. ’Could it be that this Li Wan has some kind of extraordinary background?’

Seeing Zhao Weiming’s reaction, the colleague knew he was in the dark.

Zhao Weiming didn’t know, but his colleague did. "You really have no idea? Let me tell you, that Li Wan’s background is no joke. Do you know who her father is? He lives in the Grand Courtyard! He’s a high-ranking chief! Even her older brother is a chief! Impressive, right? You punk, from the way you were looking just now, you like her, don’t you?"

"What!" Zhao Weiming had no idea Li Wan’s background was so extraordinary. A chief’s daughter... ’Is someone with a status like that even within my reach?’

But he really liked Li Wan. Ever since they last met, she had been on his mind constantly. If he hadn’t been so busy lately, he would have come to the department store every day. He had finally run into her today and was secretly overjoyed, only to have his colleague drop this bombshell about her background.

"You like her, but you didn’t even think to check out her background?" Zhao Weiming’s colleague patted his shoulder sympathetically. "We’ve been colleagues for a long time, so let me give you some sincere advice: she’s not from the same world as us. She’s out of our league."

Zhao Weiming fell silent at his words, his heart feeling heavy.

Learning Li Wan’s identity left Zhao Weiming dejected, but it made Zhang Xiaozhen’s heart race with excitement.

"Second Brother!" Zhang Xiaozhen excitedly pulled Zhang Dahai all the way home. Once they were inside, she asked him excitedly, "Did you hear what those people were saying just now about Su Qing’s mom?"

Zhang Dahai had been so preoccupied with thoughts of Su Qing after seeing her that he hadn’t paid any attention to the people around them. Hearing Zhang Xiaozhen’s words, he was taken aback for a moment. "What were they saying?"

"Second Brother, you really didn’t hear?!" Zhang Xiaozhen sighed. "How can you be so dense?"

’My second brother is so stubborn and clueless sometimes,’ Zhang Xiaozhen worried. ’If Eldest Brother wasn’t already married, I’d have him pursue Su Qing. At least he’s much smarter than Second Brother.’

Zhang Dahai was confused. "Xiaozhen, what did you hear?"

Zhang Xiaozhen sighed. ’Whatever, if he’s dense, he’s dense.’ She quickly recounted what she had overheard to Zhang Dahai, then said excitedly, "See? See? I knew there was a reason the rich are rich! With Su Qing’s maternal grandfather’s status, how could she not have money? Second Brother, if you can make Su Qing my second sister-in-law, not only will we have money, but we’ll also get a lot of benefits from her family’s status. We’d be in-laws with a high-ranking chief! Imagine the prestige!"

"Ah!" Zhang Dahai never would have dreamed that Su Qing’s background was so formidable. He couldn’t help but feel intimidated. "Her family’s status is so high, and we’re just an ordinary working-class family... That’s... we’re not good enough, are we?"

Zhang Xiaozhen was furious at his lack of ambition. "What’s wrong with a working-class family? Labor is glorious! Our family contributes to the motherland! How are we not worthy of Su Qing? Second Brother, can you please not sell yourself short? Look at you! You’re not bad-looking, you have a formal job with a steady monthly salary, and you’re honest and faithful. Why can’t you marry Su Qing?"

"But..." Zhang Dahai hesitated. He truly felt he wasn’t good enough for Su Qing. ’She’s not only beautiful and rich, but now she also has such a powerful maternal grandfather. What do I have?’

"No buts!" Zhang Xiaozhen was about to die from frustration with Zhang Dahai. "Second Brother, you need to understand this clearly. If you can marry Su Qing, it won’t just be you—our entire family will have a bright future. Don’t you want that?"

"I..."

Before Zhang Dahai could finish, Mrs. Zhang came out of her room and said, "Second son, your sister is right. You can’t back down from such a good match. Pull yourself together. I’m still waiting for a daughter-in-law to walk through that door."

"Mom, how can you say that too? With her status, we’re not in the same league." Zhang Dahai was still convinced it was impossible.

"You blockhead, why are you so silly? Just listen to your sister, she’s right," Mrs. Zhang said hurriedly. Then she turned to Zhang Xiaozhen. "Xiaozhen, your brother is too naive. You need to take charge of this matter."

"Don’t worry, Mom."

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