A charming widow in her 70s married a factory manager and raised his children.

They were rushing to finish, and neither of them felt good afterward.

When they came down for dinner, Shang Hua still had a long face.

Shang Jiang originally wanted to urge her to hurry up and help find out where Tan Ruixue was, but seeing her expression, he didn't dare to say anything.

He finished eating and left, planning to ask someone else.

Ren Zhen couldn't help but pull Shang Hua into the kitchen and give him a scolding. They had just gotten married, and she was already looking so sullen. Wasn't she afraid of upsetting her new husband?

Shang Hua endured it, saying he would help Shang Jiang find out where the girl was, and then pulled Peng Wanzhou out the door.

First, we went to Peng Wanzhou's single dormitory.

As soon as he entered the room, Peng Wanzhou apologized, saying he would never do it again. He said he would fetch water for her to wash up and that she wouldn't have to lift a finger; he promised to take good care of her.

Shang Hua told him to get lost.

How can he even go out today if he has to serve them?

The two of them are going to work tomorrow, so we need to find out where Tan Ruixue went today.

Shang walked around outside and asked around on the street. The people on the street asked him suspiciously what his relationship was with Tan Ruixue. Shang said they were friends. They said if they were friends, how could they not know where Tan Ruixue was? Then they chased him away.

Shang Jiang went to the guesthouse to find Lu Congyue, feeling depressed. Just then, Lu Congyue came out and, seeing his dejected appearance, told his colleagues that he would stay for ten more minutes.

"Qingxiang told me everything." Lu Congyue frowned as he looked at Shang Jiang, who seemed listless. "I think you're so stupid... you shouldn't go and ruin that good girl."

"Lu Congyue! How could you say that?!" Shang Jiang immediately became anxious.

Lu Congyue immediately understood: "Sister Shang said the same thing, right?"

"My sister would never say that about me," Shang Jiang retorted.

Lu Congyue chuckled: "Then I guess Sister Shang phrased it more tactfully, and you didn't understand?"

Shang Jiang was so angry that he didn't want to talk to him anymore. He might as well go and talk to Zhuang Qingxiang. If it weren't for Zhuang Qingxiang reminding him, he wouldn't have come to his senses.

In truth, Lu Congyue is nothing; Zhuang Qingxiang is his benefactor, his mentor, and his friend!

"Don't go looking for my wife and kids, or you'll infect my child with stupidity." Lu Congyue pulled him back. "Don't worry, I've been studying and exchanging ideas all day these past few days, and I've gotten to know quite a few people here. I'll ask around for you today."

"I also asked my sister to check." Shang Jiang slumped down again. "Lu Congyue, am I really useless? I went to ask, but I couldn't get any information out of her."

Lu Congyue thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps Tan Ruixue didn't want anyone to find her before she left, so she specifically instructed us to do so. But don't worry, as long as you want to investigate, you will definitely be able to find out."

Shang thanked them and then asked when they were leaving.

"I bought a train ticket for the day after tomorrow," Lu Congyue said.

"Come over for dinner before you leave," Shang Jiang said immediately. "You don't need to help. Peng Wanzhou is a decent cook; let him do the cooking."

Lu Congyue glanced at him sideways: "Why don't you learn from him? You have no cooking skills, no brains, and you've offended people so badly. What are you going to use to ask her to marry you?"

Shang Jiang was initially dismissive, but then he thought about it and realized that Peng Wanzhou and Lu Congyue could both cook, and his sister and Zhuang Qingxiang seemed quite satisfied.

The way to a woman's heart is through her stomach.

"Okay, I'll go back and have Peng Wanzhou teach me. Wait, you're going to work, right? Doesn't Zhuang Qingxiang have nothing to do? Have her bring the kids to my house to play, and she can teach me while she's at it."

Lu Congyue was a little surprised.

At first, he thought that Shang Jiang wanted to find that girl because of his guilt, and he was even willing to use his money to find her a job and get married as compensation.

Looking at it now, it seems like he's taking it quite seriously.

"You really like that girl?" Lu Congyue asked, puzzled. "If you really like her, how could you bear to hurt her feelings before?"

He didn't understand before, but ever since he met Zhuang Qingxiang, he knows what it feels like to love someone.

Forget about hurting people, he wished he could turn back time and beat up his past self.

However, even though he was vigilant and careful at the time, he still couldn't help but soften his heart towards her, forcing the girl to admit her mistake and apologize, and even threatening to refuse her, which was simply unbelievable.

"I don't know what came over me back then," Shang said irritably. "Maybe it was just that people like us, who have everything and lack nothing, should be kinder to those who are less fortunate..."

"You're crazy." Lu Congyue shook his head. "Alright, I have work to do, so I won't chat with you any longer. I'll let you know if there's any news. Before I leave, I'll go home to say goodbye to Uncle Shang and Aunt Ren. As for learning to cook... you should learn from your brother-in-law first. My wife is very busy."

Zhuang Qingxiang has been busy these past two days. While strolling around with her child, she bought some beautiful red silk. Thinking that she hadn't given Shanghua any gifts for her wedding, she wanted to embroider a small item like a handkerchief or a bib for her. Now she's been busy at the guesthouse all day.

Even Lu Congyue had objections.

She's still embroidering late into the night, not afraid of ruining her eyes.

Time flew by, and after finishing his work, Lu Congyue took Zhuang Qingxiang and the children to the Shang family's house.

Knowing they were coming, Shang Jianjun had Peng Wanzhou and Shang Hua prepare early on. By the time Lu Congyue and the others arrived at noon, the food was already laid out.

"These are all Wanzhou's handiwork, you should try them too," Ren Zhen said with a smile.

It's clear that she was extremely satisfied with Peng Wanzhou.

Shang Jiang remained listless as always, until Lu Congyue said he had asked someone to find out where Tan Ruixue was.

Hearing that Tan Ruixue went to your province, Shang Jiang was devastated.

Such a faraway place...

She actually chose to go to such a faraway place...

"She...she's not planning to come back, is she?" he murmured.

Shang Hua suddenly looked up at Shang Jiang and said, "I asked someone to check and they said she went to the Northwest."

"Huh?" Shang Jiang was taken aback for a moment, then realized what he meant. "Sis, you already found out? Why didn't you tell me?"

Shang Hua said calmly, "I haven't decided whether to tell you or not. I think even if you knew, it wouldn't make any difference. Even if you went there in person, it wouldn't help. If it were me, I wouldn't turn back. Besides, you two haven't even dated before, you've just been friends. If you suddenly rush over and say you want to marry her... I reckon that girl will kick you out."

Shang gritted his teeth and said, "Then I have to give it a try."

"We've investigated two locations, but we don't know where she went," Shang Hua said calmly. "How are you going to find her?"

"I'll write a leave slip. I haven't taken a vacation in a long time. I'll try my best to find one," Shang said firmly.

Shang Jianjun and Ren Zhen were not quite in agreement. In the end, neither of them had talked to each other. Although Shang Jiang had disappointed the girl, going to the countryside was her own decision.

Moreover, it sounds like the girl and her family are confused, and of course, her own son is even more confused.

Isn't this affecting the next generation?!