The night passed quickly.
The next morning, Zhao Qin was dressed impeccably, waiting at home for her good sisters to arrive.
That morning, Huang Guifang and Zhang Lan had called, saying that He Qing had mentioned coming over as a guest, and they would all have some fun together.
It had been a while since they had last gathered, after their trip to Qingfeng Temple.
After a few days of rest at home and calming their emotions, these pampered rich ladies naturally couldn't sit still and started visiting each other.
Zhao Qin was naturally very pleased.
Jin He had left early in the morning without a word, clearly giving her the cold shoulder. She didn't want to beg him abjectly. After all, she had her girlfriends, and her life wasn't unbearable without him.
"I've already asked the servants to prepare plenty of snacks. Guifang, your favorite sweet fruits, and Zhang Lan, your favorite small crispy cakes, and He Qing's preferred osmanthus wine. Everything is ready, just waiting for you to arrive."
Zhao Qin sat on the sofa with a smile, messaging in their group chat.
Huang Guifang and Zhang Lan both replied that they were on their way.
He Qing had not yet replied.
The Shao family's old residence was equally joyous.
Early in the morning, Old Madam Shao put on her most expensive clothes and wore her most valuable jewelry, especially the bracelet that was identical to Mrs. Jin's, worth over two million yuan!
"Alas, if only Xiao Jun hadn't broken this bracelet back then, how wonderful it would have been."
Old Madam Shao touched the bracelet with heartache. Seeing the subtle imperfections, she felt a pang of regret.
If it hadn't originally belonged to her, she wouldn't have felt so upset.
But it was personally sent by Shao Xu, specifically for her. Before she could even appreciate it, it was broken. Only then did she realize its true value, which was too torturous!
"Mom, no one could have predicted this. Don't worry."
Shao Qingqing held Old Madam Shao's arm and said softly, "It's mainly because you've always indulged Xiao Jun too much, which made him so ill-mannered. Even if what Xiao Xu sent wasn't that valuable, would he have smashed it?"
"Alas, you're right. If only Xiao Jun could be a little more composed, he wouldn't have messed up so many things."
Old Madam Shao thought about everything that had happened recently and no longer doted on Shao Jun as much as before.
He had broken a bracelet worth two million and ruined the collaboration with Ouyay Group. After messing everything up, he only learned that Xiao Xu was the boss of Ouya. Even if Xiao Xu had no connection to the Jin family, relying on Ouya made him someone not to be offended! Yet Xiao Jun had thoroughly offended Shao Xu!
Not only that, but even she couldn't reconcile with her second son.
She knew clearly that to please her second son, Shao Zhenggang, the gifts she had given and the forged inheritance agreements had deeply hurt her second son's feelings.
She didn't dare to provoke Shao Xu anymore. Now, the future of the Shao family could only be pinned on today.
As long as she could appease Mrs. Jin today, everything would be fine.
Just as Old Madam Shao was fantasizing about the Shao family's bright future, Shao Zhengkang and Shao Zhengchang both walked over.
"Mom!"
The two called out in unison.
Shao Zhengkang glanced at his elder brother, Shao Zhengchang, his back straightened, carrying a rather proud demeanor. "Big Brother, you're here."
"Ah, yes. Mom is going to visit Mrs. Jin today. I've come to see you off."
In the past, Shao Zhengchang was very confident when facing his second brother, Shao Zhengkang, and often bossed his second brother around under the guise of being the elder brother.
However, after messing up the Ouyay matter last time, Shao Zhengchang's morale had been hit.
Even for this trip to interview the Jin family, it was Shao Zhengkang who had indirectly made the connection. This made him somewhat ashamed when facing Shao Zhengkang.
Shao Zhengkang naturally understood his elder brother's awkwardness and chuckled. "Why would Big Brother need to step in? I can drive Mom and the others over."
Shao Zhengchang was momentarily choked and felt a bit annoyed, but he didn't show it.
He also smiled, feigning the loving kindness of an elder brother, "Big Brother is also Mom's son. How can I let only you serve her?"
These words were clever and had a double meaning.
On one hand, it meant that since you are sending her, I will too; we are both Mom's sons. On the other hand, it meant that since we are both Mom's sons, the benefits cannot be monopolized by you alone.
Just as Shao Zhengkang was about to say something else, Old Madam Shao walked over and said faintly, "What are you two blocking the doorway for?"
"Mom, I'll escort you!"
They both said in unison, then glanced at each other.
Shao Qingqing knew her two brothers' intentions clearly, but she had nothing to say. After all, she would eventually get married and leave.
Old Madam Shao narrowed her eyes and thought for a moment before saying, "Zhengkang, you go. Zhengchang, you should go to the company more often, educate Xiao Jun properly, and don't cause trouble."
Shao Zhengchang's face immediately fell like an eggplant hit by frost. He lowered his head and mumbled an "Oh."
Shao Zhengkang, however, showed a look of delight. He obsequiously stepped forward, held Old Madam Shao's other arm, and said with a grin, "Mom, this way."
This time, Old Madam Shao and Shao Qingqing were going to the Jin residence.
They would visit Mrs. Jin as Su Ding's maternal relatives, wanting to foster a relationship with their in-laws. Of course, they had also prepared generous gifts, spending a million yuan on a small golden Buddha.
If not for the Jin family's immense strength and high status, Old Madam Shao would truly have been reluctant to give such a valuable gift.
"Qingqing, don't speak carelessly when we get there," Old Madam Shao instructed Shao Qingqing in the car. "These wealthy families are usually very particular about etiquette. We don't want to accidentally offend them and affect our goal this time."
Shao Qingqing nodded obediently.
In her heart, she felt that this action of acting behind Shao Xu's back and using people's resources was quite shameless. However, this was her mother, and her mother was doing this for their Shao family.
If she were to truly tell Shao Xu and have her disrupt this meeting.
Then what would happen to their Shao family in the future…
Therefore, she could only apologize to Shao Xu in her heart.
"Qingqing, why do you think the Jin family, with their high social standing, would fall for a wild girl like Shao Xu?"
Old Madam Shao pondered with a frown, utterly perplexed.
She had watched Shao Xu grow up. This child, like her mother, was very stubborn, insisted on her own way, and was particularly ill-mannered. Apart from her beautiful face, her personality was very difficult to get along with.
Who was Young Master Jin?
Young Master Jin was the crown prince of Jiangcheng's Huangqi Group, a man with billions in wealth. What kind of women had he not seen? How could he have taken a liking to Shao Xu?