Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 48 Insomnia

"What do you think of Lin Yichen's performance...?"

Young Master Liu snorted coldly, "Alright, let's not talk about him anymore. You'd be better off going to have some fun."

Everyone agreed and got up to leave.

"Wang Ke, wait a minute." Zheng Feng suddenly called out to Wang Ke and pulled him aside.

"What is it?" Wang Ke asked, puzzled.

Zheng Feng looked around to make sure no one was nearby before lowering his voice and saying, "You just said that Lin Yichen saved a girl?"

Wang Ke nodded: "Yes, what's wrong?"

A sly glint flashed in Zheng Feng's eyes: "You really don't know who this girl is?"

After thinking for a moment, Wang Ke understood Zheng Feng's intention.

A slight, meaningful smile appeared on his lips: "I know what you want to do?"

Zheng Feng didn't speak, but stared intently at Wang Ke, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Actually, just now..."

Before Wang Ke could finish speaking, Zheng Feng, recalling Lin Yichen's unusual behavior, instantly understood. The two of them simultaneously saw the same thing in each other's eyes.

Gu Yunyi hurried through the streets shrouded in night, his heart filled with trepidation.

If it were still the Xu Qingmeng from before, Gu Yunyi wouldn't have felt the slightest bit uneasy, but with the Xu Qingmeng of today, he...
When Gu Yunyi returned home, everyone had already rested. Lying in bed, Gu Yunyi couldn't fall asleep for a long time. His mind was filled with thoughts of whether Xu Qingmeng knew Lin Yichen and whether she also liked him.

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The next day, the Gu family was still very busy.

When Madam He came to the kitchen from the front hall, she saw that Xu Qingmeng's face was slightly pale, with one hand supporting her stomach and the other hand covering her stomach.

"Mengniang, what's wrong?"

Xu Qingmeng smiled slightly: "Mother, it's nothing. I've probably been standing for too long today."

He looked at Xu Qingmeng's belly with suspicion, and then recalled what she had heard that day, which made her even more doubtful.

Could it be...?
Is it true?
But, the son and daughter-in-law haven't consummated their marriage yet, have they?
Just then, Gu Yunyi arrived in the kitchen, and Madam He looked back and forth between Xu Qingmeng and Gu Yunyi.
Gu Yunyi looked puzzled and then glanced at Xu Qingmeng, who also didn't understand He Shi's scrutiny.

"Sister-in-law, what's for breakfast?" Yun Sheng asked sleepily as she got up, rubbing her eyes.

"All you do all day is eat," Mrs. He said with a look of disgust.

"Auntie, are there any more steamed buns?" Xun Ge'er's voice came from the front.

"Oh dear, I've been distracted and forgotten why I came in here. Mengniang, take a rest if you're tired." Madam He patted her head as she spoke, carrying the prepared basket towards the front hall.

Gu Yunyi took Yun Sheng and Yun Mo to have breakfast, while Xu Qingmeng continued her busy day.

After finishing her morning's busy work, Xu Qingmeng saw that the sun was still high in the sky, so she called He Shi and Xin Ting to go shopping at the Shen family's general store.

The three arrived at Shen's General Store. Xu Qingmeng had been there yesterday, so she was relatively calm.

"Wow, what a big shop!"

He looked at the golden signboard hanging above the gate, which read "Shen's Grocery Store" in strong, vigorous strokes.

Stepping into the shop, one is greeted by rows of shelves filled with a dazzling array of goods, from needles and thread to pots and pans, leaving He Shi and Xin Ting overwhelmed with choices.

He looked around. Although there were many goods in the shop, they were arranged neatly and orderly, unlike other general stores which were messy and disorganized.

Just then, Shen Jinwen arrived. Upon seeing Madam He, he quickly came over and told her to take whatever she liked, as he would sell it at the opening price.

Mrs. He was surprised by this good fortune. She thought she had missed out yesterday, so she didn't stand on ceremony and quickly took quite a few things. Xin Ting was also very envious, but she watched silently and followed behind.

Xu Qingmeng noticed her niece's embarrassment and said with a smile, "Xinting, see if there's anything you like, your aunt will buy it for you."

"No need, Aunt, I don't have anyone I like," Xinting said cautiously.

He guessed that Xinting was feeling guilty, so she said, "Xinting, go ahead and choose. Consider it an advance on your salary."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xinting was taken aback at first, then a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, "Really? It's possible?"

Xu Qingmeng nodded. "Your aunt said she would give it to you, but you don't want it. Then you can buy it with your own money."

Xu Xinting hesitated for a moment, then picked up a piece of scented soap that had a faint fragrance, blushing as she said, "Auntie, I want this."

"it is good."

Then Madam He took a fancy to a piece of brightly colored fabric. "Mengniang, look how much weight you've lost. You should have a couple more outfits made. This fabric is nice, and the color suits you well."

"Mom, isn't this too bright and shiny?"

He waved her hand and said with a smile, "Young people should dress brightly so that Yunyi can have a look too."

Xu Qingmeng blushed slightly at He Shi's words and immediately lowered her head.

In the end, Mr. He bought quite a lot of things.

Xinting also bought some rouge, face powder, and hair ties, her face beaming with girlish shyness and joy.

The three of them ended up buying a huge amount of stuff, so many bags and packages that they couldn't carry them all.

Upon seeing this, Shen Jinwen immediately instructed his staff to find a cart, and Xu Xinting went back to the Gu family with it.

Xu Qingmeng and He Shi went to buy groceries, and Xu Qingmeng bought a lot of fresh vegetables.

On the way back, thinking about all the chili peppers I bought yesterday, and seeing the fishmonger from yesterday, my mouth almost watered.

Boiled fish in chili oil, spicy fish chunks, fish head with chopped chili peppers...

Besides the fish balls she ate yesterday, other ways of eating fish were swirling in her mind, making her stomach rumble with cravings.

At the fish stall, several lively grass carp were vigorously thrashing their tails, splashing water into the wooden basin.

"Mom, look how plump these fish are!" Xu Qingmeng pointed at the several live fish, her eyes sparkling. "Shall we have fish for lunch today?"

"Is it the same fish balls as yesterday?" Mrs. He asked.

"No, let's do something different today."

"Okay, it's up to you."

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law walked to the fish stall, picked out their fish, paid for them, and each carried a heavy basket of fish, walking back home satisfied.

"We can use the fish head to make chopped chili fish head, the fish meat to make boiled fish, and the rest can be used to make fish ball soup..." Xu Qingmeng discussed various ways to cook the fish with Madam He as they walked, her face beaming with anticipation for the delicious food.

Ms. He listened with great interest, occasionally adding her own thoughts.

When they reached the entrance of the restaurant, they saw Xinting standing there with a troubled expression. A ragged old woman was holding her arm and talking incessantly.

Xinting's face was a little pale, as if she wanted to break free, but dared not use force.

“This…” Xu Qingmeng and Madam He exchanged a glance and quickened their pace to walk over.

As they got closer, they could hear the old woman's shrill voice clearly: "...Kind girl, please have mercy! This old woman can't go on living..."

(End of this chapter)