Even if Mrs. Tang was completely oblivious, she could only give up her pestering and return home at this point.
After she returned home, she told her daughter about seeing Chi Yiyuan at the Chen family's that day.
Tang Wanru did not study well and did not get into university. After graduating from high school, she started working.
But she had a good father who had a decent job as a clerk in a government agency, his daily work involving distributing newspapers and the like.
Although this job was good, it had a drawback: the salary was not high.
Having seen all sorts of luxurious lifestyles in Licheng, all she wanted was to marry a rich man so she could live a good life in the future.
Initially, she wanted to find a merchant from Hong Kong, but these people were either too old or already had wives.
In Hong Kong, one could marry several wives simultaneously, but she had no desire to be a concubine, so she gave up that idea.
Later, she met Chi Yiyuan by chance and learned that he had already made a name for himself in a short period, with a net worth of millions.
Coupled with Chi Yiyuan's outstanding looks, Tang Wanru felt that he was her destined person.
It was just that Chi Yiyuan was always distant, and she had tried to get close to him several times, but to no avail.
"Mom, should I go to the Chen family's now? Should I bring some fruit?"
Tang Wanru said anxiously.
They lived in the same compound, and her father's official position was not as high as Chen Zi'an's, merely a subordinate. However, the two families did have some interactions.
"They are going to the night market. If you go now, I'm afraid they will have already arrived at the night market," Mrs. Tang quickly stopped her daughter, who was preparing to pack fruit.
Tang Wanru said, "Then I'll go to the night market to see if I can run into them."
"You'd better not go. It's so big, and you might not necessarily meet them," Mrs. Tang quickly dissuaded her daughter.
But Tang Wanru was determined and insisted on going to the night market to find him.
Meanwhile, after Mrs. Tang left, Su Manxiu looked at Chi Yiyuan and Su Xiaotian with a playful reproach, "You two are quite good at lying."
"Auntie, you must have guessed Mrs. Tang's intentions, right?" Chi Yiyuan said with a wry smile.
Being too popular wasn't necessarily a good thing.
He had been pestered to death these days.
But he knew very well what these people were after; it was definitely not him, but the success he had already achieved.
And the future career he might build and the benefits it would bring.
Su Manxiu lowered her voice and said to Chi Yiyuan, "Xiaoyuan, you should confirm your relationship with Xiaotian as soon as possible, then no one will bother you."
Local girls in Licheng, while liking Chi Yiyuan, would be more courageous in pursuing him than those from other regions. However, except for a few, most had moral boundaries.
Chi Yiyuan dreamt of this matter, but the Su family would not easily agree.
"Auntie, I understand," Chi Yiyuan smiled, "I guess we won't be able to have a proper conversation tonight. How about I take Xiaotian to the night market?"
"Then let's go together. As you both said, if we don't go, and Mrs. Tang finds out, it wouldn't be good."
After a brief tidying up, the group left home for the night market.
At this time, the night market economy in the mainland was not well-developed, but in Licheng, the night market was already very popular.
The night market not only had stalls selling goods but also started to have catering stalls like barbecue and beer stands.
Chi Yiyuan held Su Xiaotian's hand and introduced her to things.
Su Manxiu held Chen Xiuyuan's hand and walked behind them, looking at the two in front with affectionate eyes.
These two children had been good since they were young.
It was just that at that time, they never thought that these two children would end up together one day.
As Chi Yiyuan led Su Xiaotian through, it was all about buying, buying, buying.
Whatever Su Xiaotian liked, Chi Yiyuan bought it.
Later on, Su Xiaotian almost dared not say anything like "beautiful" or "pretty" anymore.
"Brother Yiyuan, tonight I've already bought four bracelets, three hair clips, and three necklaces!"
When Chi Yiyuan was about to buy another bracelet, Su Xiaotian firmly refused.
Brother Yiyuan was truly too extravagant.
Chi Yiyuan not only bought many things for Su Xiaotian but also bought many small toys for Chen Xiuyuan.
Even Su Manxiu received a bracelet with exquisite craftsmanship.
"Then shall we go look at clothes?" Chi Yiyuan said enthusiastically.
"No need, Brother Yiyuan. It's so far, how can I take it back?" Su Xiaotian quickly refused.
Fearing that Chi Yiyuan would insist on taking her shopping, Su Xiaotian quickly said, "I've walked so far, I'm a bit tired. How about we find a stall to eat barbecue and drink some beverages?"
Su Xiaotian originally wanted to say barbecue and beer, but considering that Su Manxiu and Chi Yiyuan might not agree, she changed her words.
Hearing Su Xiaotian say she was tired, Chi Yiyuan immediately agreed.
The group found a barbecue stall, ordered some seafood to grill themselves. Chi Yiyuan ordered a beer for himself, while the other three had soft drinks.
"It's so fun here, I've never been before!" Young student Chen Xiuyuan was extremely happy.
"I heard my classmates talk about it, but I've never been myself. My classmates all laugh at me for being a bumpkin," Chen Xiuyuan said with a smile while drinking his soda.
Chen Zi'an was too busy, and Su Manxiu felt that such places were mixed with all sorts of people, so she didn't bring Chen Xiuyuan.
She still had lingering fears about the incident where Su Xiaotian and Chen Xiuyuan encountered human traffickers near the train station years ago.
Although Licheng, under Chen Zi'an's management, had a generally good social atmosphere.
Compared to surrounding cities, it was quite good.
However, being close to Hong Kong, illegal and disciplinary matters still occurred from time to time, and human trafficking was also common. Su Dan Novel Network.
Many people went missing every year. For safety, she did not want to risk taking Chen Xiuyuan.
It was only today, with Su Xiaotian and Chi Yiyuan present, that she felt reassured enough to come out with them.
"Then let's explore properly today, and then you can tell your classmates that you're not a bumpkin anymore!" Su Xiaotian said, smiling as she stroked Chen Xiuyuan's hair.
Chen Xiuyuan took another big gulp of soda and nodded excitedly, "Brother Yiyuan bought me a lot of toys, I can share them with my classmates. Shi Tou gave me a Sun Wukong pen, and Liang Zi..."
Chen Xiuyuan was undoubtedly the most cheerful of the group. His little mouth chattered incessantly, except when he was eating or drinking.
The other three listened attentively to him, occasionally interjecting a few words, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Su Manxiu also realized for the first time that her son had such a side. He used to look so serious, like a little old man.
It seemed that only when he saw Xiaotian did this child seem to release his true nature.
However, harmonious and beautiful times seemed destined to be interrupted.