Farmer girl swaps husbands: buys a sickly villain and pampers him

Chapter 167 Thoughts
Zhang Zhaodi and her family hosted a meal for more than a dozen students at Jiang's Restaurant.

These students all come from well-off families; otherwise, they wouldn't be hanging out with Zhong Chushan and Chen Buyu.

Of course, they also have one thing in common: they are all poor students.

For these academically challenged students, money is not a problem; what they lack most is recognition.

Zhang Zhaodi and the others witnessed their spectacular performance and kept urging them to eat and drink more.

“You’re number five, right? That swing you just made was amazing,” Zhang Zhaodi said. “I’ve never seen such skill before. I didn’t even dare to breathe, afraid that if I did, you’d fall off your horse.”

"Haha, Auntie, you have such a good eye! This is my specialty; it's helped Wangshu steal a lot of balls!"

“You all did very well.”

While Zhang Zhaodi was showering the students with praise, Su Yaoguang was ordering food with the manager of Jiang's Restaurant.

"Just bring out whatever you think is appropriate, one of each of your signature dishes."

"Alright." The shopkeeper accepted the order and went to arrange the dishes.

Just as Su Yaoguang was about to go back, Jiang Ziqian came upstairs and called out to her.

"Boss Su."

Su Yaoguang turned around and replied with a smile, "Boss Jiang, what brings you here today?"

"I was originally planning to go out to collect debts, but I only told you you were here so I could come over and say hello."

"Wouldn't that mean I'm hindering your path to wealth? Go ahead and do your thing, we'll talk again another day."

"Okay!"

A young woman with a pregnant belly walked over and said with a smile, "This must be the famous Boss Su, right?"

Su Yaoguang was puzzled and looked at Jiang Ziqian with a question in her mind.

Jiang Ziqian introduced her: "This is my sister-in-law."

After saying that, he said to Yu Shi, "Sister-in-law, you came over so suddenly that Boss Su was startled."

"Am I that scary-looking?" Madam Yu said irritably, looking Su Yaoguang up and down. "I've heard of your name before."

"Am I that famous in the city now?" Su Yaoguang asked shyly.

"Well, people in the city are famous, but I'm just a widow who never leaves the house. I can't hear what others are saying. It's my uncle who keeps talking about Boss Su all the time. That's how I found out that we have such a kind-hearted living bodhisattva here." Madam Yu covered her mouth and chuckled.

Su Yaoguang looked at Jiang Ziqian.

Jiang Ziqian looked embarrassed and said to Yu Shi, "Sister-in-law, you go downstairs first, I'll be right there."

Ms. Yu touched her belly and nodded gently: "You two can talk slowly, I'm not in a hurry."

After Madam Yu left, Jiang Ziqian said, "I'm going to collect debts. I'll take this opportunity to send my sister-in-law to her parents' house for a few days."

"Your sister-in-law said you often mention me, but are you saying bad things about me?" Su Yaoguang noticed the atmosphere was a bit awkward and deliberately joked to ease the tension.

Jiang Ziqian blushed slightly and touched his cheek: "Ever since my brother encountered bandits while traveling as a merchant and died at their hands, my sister-in-law has become increasingly haggard with her pregnant belly. You are the strongest and bravest woman I have ever met, and I wanted to tell your story to my sister-in-law so that she would know that women in this world do not necessarily have to depend on men to survive, and that there are many women like you who are even stronger than men."

"I'm honored that I can be a positive role model for you to persuade your sister-in-law."

“My sister-in-law doesn’t have many friends. She’s very interested in you after hearing your story. If she wants to talk to you, wouldn’t that be too much of a bother?”

“We are friends, and your sister-in-law is also my friend. She comes to me, and whenever I have time, I will definitely give her some advice and encouragement, so that she can see more of the world and not confine herself to her own little world.”

"Thank you." "Aren't you busy? Go on, don't keep your sister-in-law waiting."

"Okay, let's get together another day."

Su Yaoguang turned around and saw Zhou Wangshu leaning against the wall, looking displeased.

"Didn't I tell you that this person's relationship with his sister-in-law was ambiguous and that you should stay away from him?"

"Didn't I also say that gossiping is not a good habit? I see that these two are getting along very openly and honestly, and I don't see anything wrong with it."

Zhou Wangshu scoffed: "Your eyes are too small, what can you possibly see?"

"You have big eyes, always staring at all sorts of nonsense," Su Yaoguang retorted. "Besides, what does their relationship have to do with me? Should their personal relationships affect my freedom to make friends?"

Zhou Wangshu glared at her, then turned and went back to his room.

"You brat, your temper is getting weirder and weirder."

After the banquet, Zhang Zhaodi had more than a dozen godsons.

Zhang Yingdi and Zhang Pandi were stunned as they watched Zhang Zhaodi happily respond to her godson's calls of "godmother."

"Is this appropriate?" Zhang Pandi asked Zhang Yingdi, who was standing next to her.

Zhang Yingdi was both amused and exasperated: "Big sister had a bit too much to drink."

However, she liked her older sister's flamboyant style. Before, she was constantly bogged down in household chores, looking like a resentful woman, her face devoid of any spirit. Looking at Zhang Zhaodi now, compared to six months ago, she seemed ten years younger. Her skin was in excellent condition, and her eyes had a sparkle. Plus, Su Yaoguang knew how to dress Zhang Zhaodi well; while others aged with time, she seemed to grow younger and younger.

"Mother, let's go back." Su Yaoguang helped Zhang Zhaodi up.

If we don't take her back soon, these calls of "godmother" will drive her crazy.

Su Yaoguang said to Zhou Wangshu, "You can arrange these classmates yourselves."

After saying that, she secretly slipped a stack of silver notes into his hand.

Zhou Wangshu: “…”

How can he say that he has money of his own and doesn't need to be a kept man?

However, I'll keep it anyway!
If she doesn't live off a man now, she'll probably be unable to do so soon. Judging from her expression, she seems to have a good impression of that man surnamed Jiang.

The man surnamed Jiang is older than him; if they were to get married, they could be husband and wife right now. Compared to a younger brother like him, she naturally prefers the man surnamed Jiang.

snort!
Zhou Wangshu pulled the silver note into his bosom.

Su Yaoguang called the shopkeeper to settle the bill, and the shopkeeper smiled and said, "Our boss said that Mr. Su is a friend, so he doesn't need to pay. He's treating."

“That won’t do,” Su Yaoguang said. “Is fifty taels enough for such a meal?”

“Your boss is really a good friend,” Zhang Zhaodi said. “Tell him that if he has time, he should come to our Taoyaofang restaurant, and I will personally cook him some of my signature dishes.”

"Alright, I'll definitely pass it on," the shopkeeper said with a smile.

Zhou Wangshu took out a silver note, slapped it on the counter, and said, "We have no relatives or friends here, it's not good for your boss to spend money on us, please keep the silver."

"Too much." The shopkeeper saw the amount in the banknotes and quickly stuffed them back.

"Just put it on the tab, and we can come back to eat here again next time."

After Zhou Wangshu finished speaking, he pulled Su Yaoguang away.

Su Yaoguang turned to the shopkeeper and said, "Please thank your boss for me, but even close brothers should keep clear accounts. It's always better to be clear about things when doing business."