After chatting about silverware and drinking coffee, everyone's atmosphere instantly became much better.

At least Qinghong's mother no longer had a zombie face the whole time, but was talking and laughing.

Next, comes the more serious content, that is, asking for details and checking the household registration.

Cao Zhiqiang was prepared for this, so he told everything about his situation, especially the reasons why he became so rich now.

In fact, there is nothing to hide.

After all, Cao Zhiqiang's wealth so far has basically come from royalties earned from publishing books.

In this era, royalties are still the cleanest form of extra income, bar none.

To put it more simply, he makes a living by relying on his talent. This is respectable and clean money.

As for the issue of hard connections, Cao Zhiqiang also made it very clear that he got help from a neighbor named He Yuzhu in the original courtyard.

Not only Cao Zhiqiang knew about He Yuzhu, but Cao Jiajia also knew about it.

Even in the original famous scene, when Banggeng stole the chicken and Silly Zhu took the blame, Cao Jiajia had eaten sunflower seeds at the hospital meeting.

When talking about that period of history, Cao Jiajia recalled with a smile that when she returned home, her grandma said that it was definitely not Silly Zhu who stole the chicken, but the children of Qin Huairu's family.

At that time, her mother Lin Meili also told Cao Jiajia not to talk nonsense when she went out.

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhiqiang was speechless for a while, feeling that what he said when he deceived He Yuzhu in the hospital ward had come true.

But yes, the Old Siheyuan is a large complex. Everyone looks up but not when they look down. Everyone knows who they are and what their personality is.

Especially at the hospital meeting where Sha Zhu was publicly tried for stealing the chicken, Sha Zhu's attitude was clearly wrong. Everyone was not a fool, and many people could make a guess.

As for the matter between Qin Huairu and Shazhu, it was no longer news in the courtyard. Everyone who cared about it saw it, but they just didn't say it.

The same goes for the Cao family. They were not familiar with Sha Zhu and his gang back then, so they were too lazy to gossip or get involved in the matter.

In short, before Cao Jiajia got married and moved out, she did know a lot about He Yuzhu, and she did know that he had a big leader as his backer, but it was not clear who he was and what he did. He only knew that he was a very big official.

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With Cao Jiajia on the side as an assist, and Cao Zhiqiang's attitude being very sincere and not looking like he was lying, Zhao Meifen gradually came to accept it.

But even so, she was even more surprised when she learned that Cao Zhiqiang had now become the general manager and vice president of a publishing house.

"How is this possible?" Zhao Meifen said in surprise after hearing this, "How old are you to be the vice president and general manager of a publishing house?"

"How is this impossible?" Cao Zhiqiang smiled, "Auntie, reform and opening up are happening everywhere now, everything is changing, nothing is impossible.

The publishing house I am working for now is a newly established company and is a subsidiary of my original company.

Well, I am also a famous poet now, and I am very famous. It is reasonable and reasonable for me to be the vice president to support the scene."

Well, Cao Zhiqiang still didn't tell the truth. He didn't say that he founded this publishing house and that he was actually the leader.

As for the situation of contracted operation, the same is not said.

Because Cao Zhiqiang feels that it is enough to talk to these two people here. Talking too much will only increase troubles, so it is better not to talk.

Besides, at present, it seems that the title of general manager and vice president of a publishing house is enough for them.

In this way, after asking for the details about Cao Zhiqiang, both Zhao Meifen and Cao Jiajia breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

At least, Cao Zhiqiang's source of wealth, connections and status seem to be quite upright and not some crooked way.

And if he hadn't gone through some crooked ways, then Cao Zhiqiang would indeed be a rare and good son-in-law.

Of course, for Zhao Meifen, she still had reservations about what she said to Cao Zhiqiang. She decided to ask about her daughter's situation before meeting her in person.

Fortunately, after sitting down and chatting like this, the time quickly reached noon.

When the time reached 12:08 noon, Cao Jiajia's son Xia Wenxuan suddenly ran over and opened the door, shouting: "Mom, aunt, uncle, sister Qinghong is here!"

"Ah!" Zhao Meifen stood up first, "Qinghong, Qinghong is back?"

"Yes, yes." Xia Wenxuan nodded with a smile, "My sister is still talking to her outside. She will be here soon. I came here to report the news first!"

"It's about this time." Cao Zhiqiang stood up with a smile, "Sister, aunt, you two sit here for now, don't go out together and scare her.

In this case, I will go out and take a look first, and then bring her here."

After speaking, Cao Zhiqiang rushed out of the room without waiting for Zhao Meifen's consent.

When Cao Zhiqiang came to the front yard, he saw Wu Qinghong pushing a bicycle and chatting with Xia Wenfang with a smile.

"Qinghong!" Cao Zhiqiang immediately greeted.

"Zhiqiang." Wu Qinghong, with her schoolbag slung across her body, smiled and raised her head, "It's the eldest sister who's here, that's great. Did you say hello to her properly?"

"Um..." Cao Zhiqiang blinked, and when he saw her smiling face, he suddenly asked cautiously, "Qinghong, did you know that my sister is here? Did I, the niece, tell you?"

"Yes." Qinghong smiled and nodded, "What's wrong?"

Cao Zhiqiang looked at Cao Wenfang, who was standing aside with his hands behind his back and smiling, and then looked at Qinghong: "You only know that my eldest sister is here?"

Wu Qinghong looked at Cao Zhiqiang strangely: "What's wrong with you? What do you mean I only know that your eldest sister is here? Is your brother-in-law also here?"

At this point, Cao Zhiqiang understood that Wu Qinghong had no idea that his mother was here.

It seems that although Xia Wenfang is young, she has a lot of thoughts.

After glancing at Xia Wenfang again, Cao Zhiqiang immediately put on a smile and said to Xia Wenfang: "Wenfang, you go back first, I am here."

Xia Wenfang blinked, looked at Cao Zhiqiang, then at Wu Qinghong, smiled, and ran back.

When only Cao Zhiqiang and Wu Qinghong were left in the front yard, Wu Qinghong frowned: "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

Immediately afterwards, Wu Qinghong looked at her clothes subconsciously and touched her face: "Is there something dirty on my face? Or am I wearing the wrong clothes?"

"No, no, no, neither." Cao Zhiqiang waved his hand quickly, "Well, it's like this, Qinghong, actually, your mother is here too."

"Ah?" Qinghong was stunned, "What?"

"I'm talking about your mother, your real mother!" Cao Zhiqiang said, "Aunt Zhao also came with my elder sister and is sitting in the living room waiting for you!"

Qinghong was stunned again, her hands subconsciously loosened, and the bicycle fell to the ground with a clang.

But soon, Qinghong hurriedly bent down to pick up the bicycle that had fallen to the ground.

"I'll do it." Cao Zhiqiang ran over quickly, lifted the bicycle up, and propped it up with his feet.

As soon as Cao Zhiqiang finished fixing the bicycle, he felt his arm tighten.

When he turned around, he saw Qinghong grabbing his arm with both hands.

"I, I..." Qinghong said in a panic, "Zhiqiang, I, what should I do?"

Cao Zhiqiang was stunned for a moment, then smiled gently and touched Qinghong's head with his hand: "Silly girl, you will have to face this kind of thing sooner or later.

As the saying goes, an ugly daughter-in-law always wants to see her parents-in-law, and the same applies to you.

Besides, it’s impossible for you to never see your parents for the rest of your life, right?

Now is the time when my aunt is here and I can explain it clearly.

As long as you pass this hurdle, you will have a bright future!"

"But, but..." Qinghong bit her lip, "I understand the truth, but I, I'm not ready yet."

"Don't worry!" Cao Zhiqiang patted the back of Qinghong's hand.

"I have talked to my aunt before, and she seems to have recognized the fact that you and I are together.

Next, all I need is for you to meet with your mother and briefly explain your experience here, being truthful.

Believe me, your mother is very reasonable and won't do anything to you.

After all, it's just your mother who's here, not your father, and your father didn't come."

Upon hearing that her father was not here, Qinghong breathed a sigh of relief and felt much better.

"Okay." Qinghong took a deep breath, "It's a blessing, not a curse. It's a curse that you can't avoid!

You are right, I will have to face this kind of thing sooner or later, I shouldn't be afraid."

After saying that, Qinghong was about to go inside.

But at this moment, Cao Zhiqiang suddenly grabbed Qinghong's arm.

"What's wrong?" Qinghong looked at Cao Zhiqiang in confusion.

Cao Zhiqiang hesitated for a moment, then walked to Qinghong and whispered in her ear: "Qinghong, that's it. You can be truthful about other things, including how you came here, your life here, etc.

But there’s one thing you can’t admit until your death!”

"What's the matter?" Wu Qinghong asked.

"That's it." Cao Zhiqiang continued in a low voice.

"That's right, you've already slept with me. It's my woman's business. You can't admit it until you die!"

In other words, you have to insist that you are still a yellow flower girl!"

"Ah!" Wu Qinghong blushed shyly and looked back subconsciously.

When she found that no one else was here, Wu Qinghong breathed a sigh of relief, and then whispered sheepishly: "But, why?"
To be continued...