Downstairs, a very robust man sat in the place of honor, his gaze fixed on the direction of the stairs.
He had been waiting anxiously until he heard the sound of the door opening. Only then did the man turn around, his expression immediately turning serious.
Jiang Qingqing and Xie Lan walked down and sat in the seats next to the man.
"So, you've finally decided to come down? Hmph, going on a hunger strike for some man, why don't you just starve to death!" The man had a fierce look and spoke without any politeness.
As expected, Jiang Qingqing's tears immediately welled up. She sobbed, looking pitiable.
Then, visibly, the man panicked. He looked at Xie Lan helplessly, and Xie Lan glared at him.
"Sweetheart, don't listen to your father. Your father has been waiting here for you, worried because you haven't eaten. He's just putting on a tough act," Xie Lan quickly comforted Jiang Qingqing.
Xie Lan glared fiercely at Jiang Hongsheng, signaling him with her eyes to stop talking nonsense.
Seeing his wife's gaze, Jiang Hongsheng casually touched his nose, but his expression remained fierce. In reality, he was panicking internally!
Jiang Qingqing looked at her father, then lowered her head, quietly drinking the soup.
"I've found a young and handsome fellow for you. You'll meet him tomorrow..."
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Early in the morning, after breakfast, Shen Yao, along with Shen Huaijin and Mo Chen, headed directly to the airport.
Their city was relatively small, with only one flight to H City each day, so they had to rush to catch their plane early.
Since they had booked first-class tickets, the three of them didn't have to squeeze with others. They also enjoyed breakfast specifically provided for VIP clients in the lounge.
Their journey to H City took over two hours, so the distance wasn't particularly far.
After disembarking the plane and collecting their belongings, they hailed a taxi.
Although they would be staying for a while, none of the three brought much luggage, just small backpacks each.
They could always buy what they needed later.
Shen Huaijin had lived here for two years, so he was very familiar with the area.
He led them to a hotel. It was a good hotel for the area, but it wasn't a star-rated hotel, so it couldn't compare to Xingchen Hotel.
Shen Yao also observed Mo Chen and found that he didn't show any signs of displeasure, which put her at ease.
Even though his family was now bankrupt, it was normal for someone who had been pampered since childhood to not be accustomed to such things.
"Second Brother, we've arrived. Let's rest for a bit, then go out to buy some things. After we're well-rested tonight, we'll visit the Jiang family tomorrow," Shen Yao said to Shen Huaijin.
Shen Huaijin had no objections and nodded.
He had only visited the Jiang family once before, when Jiang Qingqing was taken back and they couldn't contact her. However, he was kicked out by the Jiang family, and all the things he had brought with him were thrown away.
Since then, he had never set foot in the Jiang family's residence again. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but the Jiang family lived in a high-end residential area, and without the owner's permission, he couldn't even enter the compound.
After resting for a while, the three of them left the hotel together and went to a department store. Everything imaginable could be found here, and when visiting someone's home, one naturally had to pick good gifts.
Once inside the department store, Shen Yao went directly to a counter and presented a card. "Hello, I'm here to pick up an order."
Upon seeing the card, the sales associate immediately verified it and then respectfully said to Shen Yao, "Please have a seat, esteemed customer. I'll have someone bring your items."
Shen Yao, Shen Huaijin, and Mo Chen were led to a waiting area. As soon as they sat down, a sales associate approached them with snacks and tea.
"Little Sister, what is this for?" Shen Huaijin asked, puzzled.
"It's a gift for your future mother-in-law," Shen Yao replied, glancing at Shen Huaijin. It was clear that Shen Huaijin was unaware of this matter.
"What are you buying? Didn't we just say we were going to buy a bracelet?"
Shen Huaijin was confused. This was a makeup counter. Was she buying skincare products as a gift here?
It wasn't that he looked down on these gifts, but considering the Jiang family's wealth, Jiang Qingqing's mother likely wouldn't be impressed by such items.
However, Shen Huaijin didn't try to dampen Shen Yao's spirits. Instead, he stayed by her side, figuring that at worst, they would be ridiculed a few times.
After a while, the sales associate returned, followed by two men, each carrying a beautifully packaged box.
The sales associate walked up to Shen Yao and had the items placed on the table. "Miss Shen, your order is here. These were urgently sent to us from headquarters last night. Please check them."
The commotion caused by Shen Yao and her companions attracted quite a crowd. This particular counter had recently received many new products, and each new item was sold out as soon as it was launched.
Therefore, people would come to this counter daily to inquire about new products and their availability.
The two boxes on the table were wrapped in genuine leather, featuring a classic monogram pattern.
When opened from the middle, a delicate and beautiful little grass was revealed, along with three-dimensional carvings of rock gardens and other elements.
Shen Yao recognized it as a beauty-enhancing grass. Shen Huaijin obviously recognized it as well.
"Is this the beauty-enhancing grass?" Second Brother Shen asked, surprised. He hadn't expected this counter to belong to the same beauty company that supplied the beauty-enhancing grass to his little sister.
"Yes, these are gifts I've prepared for Auntie and my future sister-in-law. I had these transferred from headquarters," Shen Yao explained and then began to check the contents.
The boxes were opened to reveal three layers on each side, with each layer containing items such as lotions, creams, and essential oils.
Shen Yao looked at the items and took out her phone to cross-reference them one by one. After confirming that nothing was missing, she said, "The quantities are correct. Thank you for your assistance."
The sales associate smiled brightly and replied, "You're most welcome. I should be thanking you. Without you, I wouldn't have even seen such a complete set of the new revitalizing products."
Many of the young women watching were there for the new "Revitalizing" products. Upon hearing the sales associate's words, they were all stunned.
They had woken up early and queued up, yet they couldn't get their hands on "Revitalizing," which was now fully stocked here. What's more, it even included the latest slimming cream!
"This is too much! We were here waiting before others. You told us you didn't have any new products when we asked, and then you just brought out two sets for someone else! I don't care, if I can't buy 'Revitalizing' today, I'm calling headquarters to complain!"
A girl standing by the counter said indignantly.
The sales associate listened without flinching and then explained with a smile, "Hello, I'm very sorry for the unpleasant experience, but these items are not from our store. This lady personally ordered them from headquarters.
Furthermore, with our capabilities, it's indeed impossible for us to obtain so many new products."