Chapter 33 - 33: An Hao
“You’re flattering me, sister-in-law. To be honest, back then, I just wanted to make some money for my family, but I didn’t know what to do.
So I came up with the idea of collecting vegetables, getting a little bit from here, a little bit from there, hoping to collect a lot and resell them for a profit.
Luckily, I met Li Zhao; otherwise, with my lack of planning, I would have ended up with too much, and they would have rotted on my hands, right? So it’s me who should be thanking Li Zhao for the great help.”
Qin Xue didn’t want to attract attention; if her space was exposed, it would be bad, so she made up an excuse to get by.
“Hmm, anyway, I still need to thank you. Li told me that the quality of these vegetables is excellent, and they taste amazing. People in the Southern Region even asked him if there were any left?
They were interested in getting more to transport there, but Li said there weren’t any left, and this batch was only acquired due to good luck.
People in the Southern Region were quite disappointed.” An Hao felt more positive about Qin Xue after learning that she had no relation to Li Zhao.
An Hao didn’t have many friends here, so she thought about whether she could make friends with Qin Xue.
“Qin Xue, can I ask you a question?”
“Sister-in-law, just say it!” Qin Xue didn’t know what An Hao wanted to ask.
“I just wanted to ask if you could be friends with me. I don’t have many friends here.
When Li goes to work, I’m left alone at home, so could you come and visit me when you’re free
I know this sounds sudden, but I really like you and want to be friends with you. Would you agree?” An Hao asked hopefully.
Well, to be honest, Qin Xue didn’t expect An Hao to ask her this.
After all, this was only their second meeting, and the first time they hadn’t really talked.
She didn’t expect such progress in their relationship this time, but seeing An
Hao’s expression, it seemed as if it would be a sin not to agree to be her friend.
“Of course, let me formally introduce myself. Hi, my name is Qin Xue, I’m twenty years old, and it’s nice to meet you.” Qin Xue stood up and extended her hand.
“Hello, my name is An Hao, and it’s nice to meet you too.” An Hao also stood up, smiling, and shook hands with Qin Xue.
“Hehe, I finally have a friend now! And now I’m not alone here anymore. I can’t tell you how bored I’ve been since I came here with Li.”
Qin Xue looked at An Hao and found it hard to accept. Was this the same graceful and elegant woman she met for the first time?
Just moments ago, she was still like that, but what’s going on now?
“Sister-in-law, have you always been like this?” Qin Xue couldn’t help but ask.
“Hehe, yes, is it a bit hard to accept?
Actually, Li always says I’m like a little scammer because people who don’t know me think I’m gentle and elegant.
But actually, I’m easy-going and act differently in front of unfamiliar people compared to friends.
Now that we’re friends, you don’t need to call me sister-in-law anymore; you can call me An Hao.” An Hao casually requested Qin Xue to change the way she addressed her.
“That’s fine, from now on, I’ll call you An Hao.”
Qin Xue thought this side of An Hao was quite nice, not like their first meeting. Instead, it seemed a bit more innocent.
“What’s going on? Why are you two so happy?” Li Zhao came down from upstairs and saw the two women chatting and laughing.
And An Hao was no longer acting pretentious but showing her true nature.
As soon as she saw Li Zhao coming, she ran over and hugged his arm, saying:
“Li, let me tell you, Qin Xue and I are good friends now. From now on, I’ll have friends too.’
Li Zhao looked at An Hao holding his arm with a doting look in his eyes: “Alright, my mischievous girl finally has friends. Are you happy now?” Li Zhao also knew that An Hao was unhappy here.
Usually, she would be alone at home when he went to work, and she was a simple girl, so he didn’t really trust her.
Since their arrival, the lively and adorable girl turned into a fake gentle and elegant lady. But now that she was back to her true nature, Li Zhao was delighted.
“Of course! Hehe, Li, later I’ll go with you to see Qiqi and tell him I’ve made friends.
An Hao wanted to see if Xiao Qi would accept Qin Xue’s design drawings, and if not, she wanted to help Qin Xue.
“Alright, we’ll go together. Will you change your clothes?” Li Zhao asked, touching An Hao’s head.
“No need, I’ll just wear this. Let’s go.” An Hao pulled Li Zhao to leave.
Qin Xue looked at Li Zhao’s eyes filled with love and felt like an outsider, being fed dog food by them.
Seeing Li Zhao and An Hao’s interactions made Qin Xue feel like they were showing off their love to her.. Were they bullying her for being alone?