Chapter 601 - 594: The Three Heroines Reunited
Chapter 601: Chapter 594: The Three Heroines Reunited
Sisi copied that notebook several times, originally given to Mr. Yun. With these account books, the officials in Province F will surely reshuffle, and it seems that Mr. Yun will make good use of this opportunity.
Sure enough, not long after, there was a major sweep in Province F. From the governor to the office director, they were all affected. No one knew why, they just stepped down quietly.
When someone steps down, naturally someone else takes their place. The major sweep in Province F was a disaster for some people, but for others, it was a great opportunity.
For instance, Lei Gang was transferred to H City as mayor. Compared to his former position as deputy mayor, it was considered a promotion.
Zhang Jie didn’t follow Lei Gang this time. After years of rushing around with Lei Gang, she couldn’t interact well with her son, nor could she properly develop her own career.
Moreover, she recently heard about the great achievements of Sisi and Shangguan, and Sisi even teased her over the phone: "Zhang Jie, what a pity you’re not in the Capital City. If only you, Feifei, and I joined forces, we’d be invincible!"
Zhang Jie’s heart was itching, and she couldn’t help but feel a surge of jealousy, glaring at Lei Gang beside her, who felt a chill run down his spine from her stare.
As a result, Zhang Jie transferred her work back to the Capital City. She didn’t do her previous job, but instead went to Green Home. Unlike Sisi, she was a government-appointed staff member, receiving a government salary.
If someone else had been sent, Sisi would definitely refuse. She worked hard for these achievements; why should others come and share the fruits of her victory?
But Zhang Jie was different. She believed that Zhang Jie would stand by her in critical times. Presumably, those in power also feared that sending someone else might cause a backlash from Sisi.
So, at the beginning of July, just as the school holidays started, Lei Gang went to H City to take office, while Zhang Jie heartlessly left her husband, returning to the Capital City to reunite with her good friends!
Lei Gang felt as if his heart was freezing. At night, he no longer had a sweet and soft wife to hold while sleeping. He called Tian Xinhua to complain about his woes.
"Come on, at least you had your wife to hold for several years. I, on the other hand, have been dry for most of the year every year. Also, beware of me coming to H City to beat you up!"
Tian Xinhua was not sympathetic at all. Someone who enjoyed marital bliss every day actually had the gall to complain in front of a bachelor like him—what was that if not asking to be scolded?
Although Sisi did come here last time for a few days, even if he stayed up all night, it wouldn’t solve his long-term dryness!
Ah!
Huang Yuan’s life was much more comfortable!
Compared to the two men’s resentment and disappointment, the three women at the Shangguan’s home in the Capital City were jubilant and proud.
Sisi, Shangguan, and Zhang Jie hugged each other and shouted at the top of their lungs, their voices piercing the sky.
The four children in the living room collectively covered their ears, astonished that their mothers could be so childish.
"I miss Second Brother so much! His parents are so mean, always tearing us brothers apart." Huahua pouted and grumbled fiercely.
Four-year-old Huahua was becoming more and more exquisite, like a Barbie doll, but that’s when she wasn’t speaking. Once she spoke, she’d instantly change from Little Barbie to Little King Kong.
"I miss Second Brother too."
Five-year-old Little Maodou still looked simple and honest, but in reality, he was like a black sesame-filled tangyuan. At least Sisi knew of several times when the kids got up to mischief, Little Maodou always wore an innocent expression, but he absolutely did his fair share. Among the five little ones, only Dudu could compete with him.
The three good friends had been apart for so many years, they had endless things to talk about, mainly Sisi and Zhang Jie doing the talking, while Shangguan was responsible for listening.
"Sisi, how come you haven’t changed a bit? Even Feifei has gained some weight, but you’re just the same as when we were in school. I’m so jealous I could die. Look at my belly and chin—they’re getting so chubby."
Zhang Jie said this while lifting her shirt to show them her slightly thicker waist, then pointed at her round chin. Sisi only saw incredibly fair and tender skin.
"Come on, your skin is so fair and tender, it’s clear Lei Gang keeps you busy at night. Are you showing off in front of this lonely soul on purpose?"
Zhang Jie didn’t understand at first, but Shangguan got it first and burst into laughter. Zhang Jie, realizing a moment later, immediately blushed and pounced on Sisi to pinch her mouth.
"Sisi, have you gone naughty? Where did you learn such raunchy talk? Does your Tian Xinhua know?"
Sisi laughed as she dodged Zhang Jie’s attack, "Of course he knows. Brother Xinhua loves hearing it. Zhang Jie, stop pretending to be a little girl. I don’t believe you and Lei Gang sing ’I Am a Successor to Socialism’ in bed!"
Zhang Jie and Shangguan were initially stunned, then collectively burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, oh my, my stomach hurts." Even Sisi couldn’t help but laugh heartily, clutching her stomach.
The four children outside the living room heard the terrifying laughter and rolled their eyes in unison.
"Mommy (Auntie), I’m hungry." The four kids ran in together, rubbing their little tummies.
Sisi glanced at her watch, oh dear, it was already 11:30, no wonder the little ones were hungry!
"Let’s go, let’s eat. Today I’m treating, I’m taking you all for a big feast," Sisi said generously.
Sisi took them to Niu Family Restaurant. Three years ago, Niu Guiyuan came to the Capital City and opened Niu Family Restaurant. The light and fresh Hangzhou cuisine was still loved by many, and now the Niu Family Restaurant was thriving, with three branches in the Capital City.
Niu Guiyuan now could be considered a successful career woman. Combined with her noticeable appearance, she had many suitors around her. Niu Sanxian also hoped his daughter could find a good man to settle down with to avoid being lonely in old age.
However, Niu Guiyuan had no plans to settle down. She sent those suitors away. She said she now understood: she was not short on money, her son had been found, and her life couldn’t be smoother. There was really no need to find a man to complicate her life!
The Niu family couldn’t understand Niu Guiyuan’s mindset, thinking that a woman needs to find a man to rely on, right?
But Sisi understood Niu Guiyuan very well. Speaking of which, nowadays Niu Guiyuan was wealthy, attractive, and in her thirties—truly the most beautiful time in a woman’s life.
However, in the eyes of the world, a divorced woman with a child, no matter how excellent you are, arrogant men would often approach you with a condescending attitude, always thinking that marrying you is doing you a favor, making you feel you need to be humble and subservient.
So, if a woman can earn money by herself and earn no less than a man, why should she have to tolerate a man’s bad temper?
If she meets a genuinely good man, she can marry. But if not, it’s better to live happily with her child alone!
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