Rebirth of an abandoned woman

Chapter 24: Xiao Que'er's Harbored Intention

"That is no coincidence. Fangzi caught a cold recently and is unwell. She's now resting in her chamber! If not, she would definitely have come to greet you!" Wang Shi suppressed her impulsive reaction of darkening her face and hung a smile instead.

Sang Wan's expression was dull, but she took a quick glance at Wang Shi upon hearing so. Why did Wang Shi say Gu Fangzi was ill if she was still active and kicking?

However, having said so, it was great that Gu Fangzi was not here. Otherwise, more of Mistress Zhuang's provocative words would definitely come again!

What Sang Wan did not know was that even Gu Fangzi was afraid of Mistress Zhuang's mouth. In fear of not being able to back down with good grace, Gu Fangzi would rather act as if she was ill and let the calamity pass.

Unconvinced, Mistress Zhuang discreetly sneered. But with no way to satisfy her disbelief, she smiled faintly, "Ill? Is she alright? In this season when the temperature is neither too hot nor too cold, it truly is easy to catch a cold! Well, since we're at this, it is fortunate that she was not severely ill; if it were to suffer from a heart disease, then that would be difficult to treat! Keke, that child Fangzi and Young Master Shi are around the same age, no? Now that Young Master Shi is married, shouldn't Fangzi also consider about getting married? A year comes and a year goes, time waits for no one!"

Watching her own cousin getting married, her life ahead would be filled with dejection before falling ill soon after, depicted as loneliness in other words. Those words also accused Wang Shi of being incompetent as Gu Fangzi's aunt for not giving some thought to her orphaned niece!

Although Mistress Zhuang's words were harsh, it was a pity for her to have looked too highly upon Wang Shi. The vigilant Sang Wan was able to grasp the meaning behind those words that were high in context but Wang Shi could not. She was only angry at Mistress Zhuang for attempting to match Shi Fengju and Gu Fangzi together in front of Sang Wan.

As for that matter, the Shi family had let the Sang family down. And it was also because of this that Wang Shi was furious.

Wang Shi was unable to endure that anger within her and she flew into a rage. She sneered and taunted in a single breath. "Your concern is greatly appreciated! However, it wasn't anything major but a single cold. She'll be fine in a day or two! Once she has recovered, I'll bring her with me to give you her greetings! Younger Sister Zhuang, do provide your finest dishes and some entertainment when that day comes! Oh, but you may be a little too busy settling Young Master Zhuang's wedding, no? Keke, which family's girl would he have his eye on with that high expectation of his!"

The Young Master Zhuang whom Wang Shi spoke of was Old Master Zhuang and Mistress Zhuang's only son, Zhuang Weixian. Zhuang Weixian, like Shi Fengju, was a genius in the business field and manages hundreds of stores at a very young age. However, he was headstrong and had long claimed that he would only consider marriage only if the girl meets his expectations. And even if it were an angel, so long as his expectations were not met, he would not bat an eye! In these past few years, Mistress Zhuang had introduced countless young women to him, but none were to his liking. As such, the idea of marriage dragged slowly year after year!

As Old Master Zhuang was anxious to hold a grandson in his arms, Mistress Zhuang would also naturally be anxious, but nothing could be done. Pressured to a corner, he simply left Qingzhou to expand the business half a year ago and had yet to return.
Wang Shi's words once again landed another successful hit on Mistress Zhuang's vulnerable spot, and a wave of dizziness went over her head.

Today, she must have left for the Shi household without looking at the forecast calendar as the tables had turned against her!

"Good! When the time comes, I will hold a feast. Sister Wang, do bring along Sang Wan as well so it will be very lively!" Mistress Zhuang laughed but ruthlessly thought of the first thing she had to do once she returned was to settle Xian'er's marriage! She believed that her son who shares the same bloodline as she would not dare to disobey her.