As dusk fell and the number of customers gradually decreased, the woman noticed Yao Feiran.

Her expression was a little strange: "You're Xu Lifang's stepdaughter, right? I didn't expect her to bring you along."

I don't know you.

The woman's expression froze, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes. She managed to suppress her emotions and smiled, "My name is Liu Ying. I wanted to ask if you need any help here."

"Ask my mom, I don't know."

Liu Ying stepped forward. Xu Lifang was still packing her things when she looked up and saw a woman in her twenties holding a baby. She asked in confusion, "Girl, what's wrong?"

"Auntie, I'm raising my child alone. I have nowhere to live and I can't earn any money. Could you take us in for a while? I can help you with chores during the day."

Xu Lifang said somewhat embarrassedly, "I don't need any help here."

The next second, Liu Ying started crying, and then the baby boy also started wailing.

"Auntie, I know you're kind-hearted, but I'm truly desperate. Please, please help me!"

Xu Lifang felt a pang of heartache.

"Don't cry, don't cry. Hey, I really don't need anyone at this shop. Besides, it's not convenient for you to work with a child. The building next door is also mine. You can stay in room 201. You can come to the shop to eat if you're hungry."

Zhang Chengjing and Yao Feiran looked at each other in bewilderment.

His mother was too kind, taking in strangers so easily.

A look of surprise flashed in Liu Ying's eyes. She hadn't expected Xu Lifang to be so rich in this life. It was a pleasant surprise. She had previously thought that Xu Lifang had memories of her past life earlier than her, and she was a little scared. But after observing her a few times, she noticed that Xu Lifang's eyes were unfamiliar when she saw her.

She knew Xu Lifang wasn't one.

It must be some kind of butterfly effect that led Xu Lifang to find a way to make money in this lifetime. It should have been like this a long time ago. In his previous life, Zhang Chengjing couldn't even afford to get married. If it weren't for her not minding his situation, he would never have been able to get married in his entire life.

Xu Lifang gave the key to Liu Ying.

As the family left, Liu Ying stared intently at Zhang Chengjing.

A crease appeared between Zhang Chengjing's brows.

On the way back, Zhang Chengjing said, "Mom, why did you let her stay for free? Aren't you afraid she might be a bad person?"

"Don't worry, your mom has already told the staff that when she comes to eat, they should only give her a bite of food and not let her touch anything in the store."

Xu Lifang sighed: "I've met her a few times before. It's not easy for a mother to raise a child alone. I went through a lot when I was raising you alone. Now I've made it through. Whether it's true or not, it's just a small favor."

Zhang Chengjing opened his lips and recalled his childhood. Although they were very poor, his mother was always with him, so it wasn't a painful memory for him.

Yao Feiran sensed that Zhang Chengjing was hiding something, so after they got home, she asked him privately, "Is there anything else you're hiding?"

"That woman just glanced at me, and I felt something was off."

"She's got her eye on you?"

Zhang Chengjing was startled: "How is that possible? I have a girlfriend."

"Hey, you have a girlfriend? Why didn't you tell Mom?"

"It's too early. If I tell her now, she'll ask all sorts of questions, which will be annoying. But I'm already saving money. Once I've saved enough for a down payment on a house in Shanghai, we might discuss marriage."

Where is your girlfriend from?

"She was a high school classmate from Zhuangcheng. We met during a job interview, and she asked me some questions about the interview process. Later, she went to work for another big company, and we started dating."

"How is she?"

"Very cute, and very capable." Zhang Chengjing smiled unconsciously. "He's also a very nice person."

"If you've made up your mind, just tell Mom. There'll be a pleasant surprise."

"What unexpected surprise?"

"You'll know once you tell me. Also, stay away from Liu Ying. Since she has problems, don't have any chance to meet her."

"I know."

Zhang Chengjing was on annual leave, and although he didn't have much time off, he would still often go over to help out at the store. However, every time he came over, Liu Ying would coincidentally appear and would find various reasons to strike up a conversation with him.

Zhang Chengjing simply stopped going. A few days later, Zhang Chengjing hurriedly went to find Yao Feiran.

My girlfriend wants to come over, what should I do?

"Tell your mom right away, the girl has taken the initiative to say she wants to come, she probably really likes you."

"it is good."

When Xu Lifang found out, she gave Zhang Chengjing a beating and immediately started a thorough cleaning of the house.

Seeing how busy she was, Zhang Chengjing said, "Don't be so nervous, she won't be coming over until the next evening."

"You silly boy, you have a girlfriend and you didn't tell me sooner, so I could have been happy."

When Xu Lifang went to the store the next day, the clerk noticed that the boss looked very happy and said with a smile, "Boss, you look very happy today."

"Yes, my son's girlfriend is here."

Everyone started teasing, and Liu Ying, holding the child, instantly turned pale.

How could Zhang Chengjing possibly have a girlfriend?

Yes, he's rich now, so it's normal for people to have designs on him.

What will she do then? She's raising Zhou Heng alone. Going to school and getting married will require a lot of money, and she can't earn that much on her own. Zhang Chengjing covered it all in her previous life, but no one else can.

She had been on several blind dates before, but they all disliked her son and were very wary of him, afraid that he would take advantage of them. Only Zhang Chengjing was willing to marry her and take care of Zhou Heng.

Liu Ying made up her mind.

He has to destroy their relationship; Zhang Chengjing must marry her in this lifetime.

In the evening, Xu Lifang prepared a table full of food. Zhang Chengjing's eyes widened; his girlfriend's arrival meant a significant improvement in his treatment.

Not long after, Zhao Nianhua arrived with gifts.

She was poised and graceful, and her eyes were full of love when she looked at Zhang Chengjing.

Xu Lifang was a little embarrassed: "This child lost her father when she was young. Although she didn't have her father's company when she was young, she is still very responsible. Girl, please don't look down on her."

"No, he's fine."

"That's good. If he makes you angry, tell Auntie and Auntie will scold him for you."

Zhang Chengjing smiled sheepishly, and Yao Feiran occasionally chimed in to create a harmonious family atmosphere.

Zhang Chengjing took Zhao Nianhua to the store while he went to get some food.

Liu Ying sneaked over.

"Girl, I can tell you're educated. You should know what shame is. Being a mistress is wrong."

Zhao Nianhua was dumbfounded: "What do you mean?!"

"Isn't it obvious? I'm still living in their house, right next door. All that's missing is the marriage certificate. You'd better be sensible, or you'll lose face if things get out of hand."

Zhao Nianhua looked at the child she was holding, and a certain possibility came to mind; her eyes reddened slightly.

After Liu Ying finished speaking, she left. Zhao Nianhua felt a pain in her chest. Just then, Zhang Chengjing took out some snacks to prepare for her.

"Nianhua, what's wrong?"

Seeing his bewildered look, Zhao Nianhua decided it was best to make things clear. Unless Zhang Chengjing admitted it himself, she didn't believe he was that kind of person.

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