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Chapter 219: Chapter 220-221 I Like What You Like_1
"Hmm, then I must have overthought it," Tan Zhenghong gave up the argument, after all, a man can take a little disadvantage, especially when it’s with his own woman, there’s nothing to fuss about.
After all, who made him fall for her?
Besides, what’s bigger than the sky and the earth is the happiness of his own woman!
Qiao Duo’er widened her eyes, "What do you mean? You really did overthink it!"
Tan Zhenghong simply doted on her by rubbing her head, which clearly wasn’t the answer Qiao Duo’er was hoping for.
During their playful banter, the two had already arrived at the Cloth Shop, where the shop assistant immediately greeted them, "Welcome, customers, our shop has coarse and fine fabrics as well as ready-made clothes, what would you like to buy?"
"Let’s have a look first," Tan Zhenghong replied.
They had been too busy bickering on the way there and hadn’t thought about what to buy.
The shop assistant nodded, "Sure, take your time, I’ll get it for you when you make a choice!"
Tan Zhenghong thanked him, that’s just how human interactions are.
If someone treats him well, he responds in kind; if they show disdain, he doesn’t degrade himself. Qiao Duo also agreed with this and always acted accordingly.
Perhaps this was the most similar aspect of their characters.
Tan Zhenghong took Qiao Duo’er to the section with brightly colored fabrics, as it was clearly for women’s clothing.
He could wear anything, but he wouldn’t allow his wife to suffer any discomfort.
Qiao Duo’er wasn’t shy either; after all, eating, wearing, living, and traveling are all important matters in life.
After selecting her own fabrics, she then went to another section to choose for Tan Zhenghong.
"What color do you like?"
Tan Zhenghong replied with a light smile, "Whatever color you like me to wear, I like that color."
"Humph, such smooth talk, what about this ink color and dark blue?"
Qiao Duo’er picked out two dark-colored fabrics, which suited Tan Zhenghong’s temperament, and of course, because men’s clothing in this era was limited to just a few colors.
"Cousin, are you also here to buy clothes?"
When Qiao Duo’er turned around, she saw a Madam wearing a light red ruqun.
Tan Zhenghong didn’t have many relatives, so this must be the cousin with whom he grew up.
That is, the daughter of a distant uncle, the one who had raised Tan Zhenghong.
Tan Zhenghong nodded, "Duo’er, this is my cousin, Cousin, this is my wife, Qiao Duo’er."
"Cousin, hello," Qiao Duo’er greeted.
Wang Yun’er smiled slightly, "So this is the sister-in-law, such a beautiful woman. I was pregnant during your wedding, so don’t be mad at me for not coming!"
While saying this, she also touched her belly, which was visibly pregnant with a five-month-old.
"The health of the Cousin is important, both Duo’er and I understand," Tan Zhenghong replied.
Wang Yun’er then breathed a sigh of relief, "That’s good to know. I will definitely have someone send a gift later."
"Cousin, your kind thought is appreciated, but just take good care of my nephew. Don’t worry about anything else," Tan Zhenghong graciously declined with a smile.
His cousin had not had an easy time conceiving this child, so obviously, now she needed to focus entirely on caring for the baby.
Wang Yun’er pursed her lips, her mood brightening in an instant upon hearing Tan Zhenghong say she was carrying a son.
However, before she could speak, her maid behind her interjected,
"Yun Mother-in-law, being with child, you shouldn’t overexert yourself, you should go back early."
The maid appeared polite on the surface, but since when was it a maid’s place to talk while her mistress chatted with relatives?
And to loudly call her Yun Mother-in-law, was she not embarrassing her own mistress?
Wang Yun’er’s face had stiffened just then.
But since Wang Yun’er had already nodded in agreement, Tan Zhenghong and Qiao Duo’er felt it wasn’t right to say more.
"Cousin, sister-in-law, let’s get together when my condition allows," Wang Yun’er managed to muster a smile.
Tan Zhenghong nodded, "Cousin, if anyone bullies you, just tell me."
"Who would bully me? I’m fine. Well, I should get going. You two enjoy your shopping," she said.
After that, Wang Yun’er left with her maid.
"Your cousin..."
Qiao Duo’er watched Wang Yun’er’s retreating figure, at a loss for words for a moment.
Although her cousin was a Mother-in-law, even a maid dared to bully her; she seemed too weak!
Tan Zhenghong sighed, "My cousin’s life with her mother-in-law is tough. I hope it gets better for her in the future."
Qiao Duo’er didn’t say anything more. Having chosen a life of wealth, one must pay the corresponding price, and others couldn’t help much if you are weak yourself.
After this distraction from Wang Yun’er, Tan Zhenghong wasn’t in the mood to choose fabrics anymore, so Qiao Duo’er just bought the two she had picked out earlier.
After Tan Zhenghong paid, Qiao Duo’er was ready to go home.
