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Although their situations are unusual, Qiao Erqiang is very optimistic about their relationship: Wen Ju'an prefers mature and stable partners and has a special emotional appeal, while Yicheng has a tolerant and sacrificial character. This combination is an ideal partner.

If the two of them decide to continue their relationship and move on to a more intimate relationship or even an engagement over time, that would be the best outcome. But if it still ends in a relationship that is not meant to be, that is also inevitable.

To help Yicheng develop his relationship, all Qiao Erqiang can do is to provide necessary support; as for the outcome, only time will tell.

As for whether a naughty and stubborn person like Wen Ju'an is willing to spend the rest of his life with Yicheng, it is beyond human prediction.

Qiao Erqiang felt that he had played a matchmaker-like role in this matter, which was enough to pave the way for their love. When they got married, he planned to give them an old house as a gift to show their brotherly friendship.

Although he said that he wanted Mr. Zhang to remain objective, Qiao Enterprise was his employer after all, and Wen Ju'an was his daughter, so Mr. Zhang still paid special attention to her opinion. After all, he had a good impression of Qiao Yicheng, an honest and sensible young man, in his previous meetings; he hoped that the two of them could live happily together.

With the active help of Qiao Erqiang, Yicheng's love journey is developing smoothly now.

On the other hand, Qiao Simei seemed to have just "lost her love" and was abandoned by her beautiful senior.

Simei felt extremely frustrated and sad about this.

To comfort her, Erqiang made a special arrangement to celebrate the "Four Beauties' Lost Day" that night and made dumplings for dinner.

I will take on the role of the villain who takes the opportunity to tease my brother!

Yicheng immediately seemed happy, often smiling these days, and took the initiative to help with kitchen chores when he got home.

Qiao Simei glanced at them, then sighed and said, "Alas, although I have two outstanding brothers, it's a pity that they are not as handsome as Chow Yun-fat."

Sanli was still working on her homework, and said unconvincedly, "This is just your opinion. I think the eldest brother is very charming. He is not short, his eyes are big, and his smile is even more lovable." As if she didn't want others to know what she was thinking, she added in a low voice, "I think the second brother is the best."

Qiao Simei couldn't hear Sanli's words clearly, so she commented on her eldest brother, "But he always likes to have a serious face, and his facial features are too strong."

"But... a little bit of beard would be more attractive," she said.

She recalled the incident that pushed her out of the house, and still felt a little resentful. "And when it comes to my second brother, he is the least attractive in the family!"

In response to this, Sanli laughed secretly in her heart: That's right, I don't have to worry about anyone competing with me for my second brother's favor in the future.

Afterwards, Qiao Simei came close to Sanli again and whispered, "Sister, I think the most handsome boy in our family is another one."

"In our home? Who could it be?" Sanli looked confused.

"Qiao Qiqi!" Simei responded.

Sanli turned her head and looked at the door of the other room. She saw Xiaoqi, who was concentrating on the table, biting the tip of a pen with a frown on his face, and thinking, and Qi Weimin, who was patiently teaching beside them. She shook her head in her heart to express her disagreement.

Qiao Qiqi, now eleven years old, has grown up into a tall and heroic boy with outstanding features and skin as white as snow. Sometimes he would slightly frown his upturned nose to hide a few scattered freckles.

However, there was no improvement in my studies.

He was quiet and obedient but unfortunately he was always distracted in class. When the teachers evaluated him, his mind was wandering far away. When he was scolded to stand up, he just lowered his head, supported his hands on the desk and stood sadly.

The teacher felt sorry for him and asked him to sit down, but he was distracted again the next second. His memory was not strong either. He often forgot a lot of the words he had memorized when he was doing his dictation homework the next day.

As a result, his academic performance could not improve, and he could hardly get passing grades after the fourth grade. After that, the teacher gave up investing more energy in him, moved his desk and chair to the corner of the back row, and his attitude of letting him do whatever he wanted became more and more obvious.

Qi Weimin, a kind-hearted man who often came to Qiao Qiqi's house to care for him, was very worried when he saw all this and took time out to give him extra lessons.

He leaned over the edge of the table, writing under the light with sweat all over his forehead and a blank look in his eyes. He struggled to hold the eraser, which was only as small as a finger, to erase the wrong words, and finally the eraser ran out.

At this time, Qi Weimin reminded, "Qiqi, that eraser is too small to be used, don't throw it away. I'll buy you a new one."

Qiqi lay on her back, ashamed to her brother, "No, no."

Qi Weimin gently touched his wet hair, looking helpless.

At this time, Qiao Erqiang came over with a bowl of wonton porridge in his hand, and was very distressed when he saw this scene. He handed the wonton to Sanli, then took out a brand new eraser from Qiao Qiqi's study, put it in the box, and put it heavily on the table!

Damn it, it’s not like I’ve ever treated my brothers and sisters badly. Why do they use them like they can’t afford an eraser?

Recently, I have been busy with many things, and I have paid less attention to Qiqi than before; but now I finally have some breathing space, and I should guide him well. Qiqi was weak before, so Qiao Erqiang was always worried that excessive exercise would have adverse effects on him, but after two years of careful preparation of medicinal diet by Qiao Erqiang, the situation has improved significantly.

Therefore, Qiao Erqiang planned to find a teacher who specialized in internal martial arts for Qiqi to cultivate his character. He did not expect him to be very good at it, but he should at least be like a man. He could not get over the fact that Qi Weimin doted on Qiqi too much.

A piece of news that came soon after shocked him a little - Qi Weimin's mother, Wei Shufang, who was also Qiao Yicheng's second aunt, was going to marry again.

Qi Weimin himself was too busy to take care of other things, so he couldn't come to help Qiqi with her homework. Qiao Yicheng's first reaction after hearing this information was to raise his head and laugh, not out of joy but full of sarcasm.

This incident was a heavy blow to the children of the Wei family. Especially their eldest brother Qi Weimin, who was already 21 years old this year; the younger sister, who was only 18 years old, was also deeply affected; they all strongly opposed their mother's decision to remarry.

The target was an old man who often bought Wei Shufang's newspapers and lived upstairs from the newsstand; it was said that he was once an unmarried man.

He used to come from a good family, but for some reason he was deeply hurt by women; he later cut off contact with his family and never married. But now he comes to Wei Shufang's newsstand every day to buy a newspaper. After a long time, the two began to communicate and developed a deep emotional foundation.

Not long ago, the old man suddenly told Wei Shufang that he was willing to spend the rest of his life with her. The second son of the Qi family said that he didn't understand why his mother agreed to such a "nonsense" idea, and threatened to break the man's legs if he approached his mother again!

Qi Weimin's sister Qi Xiaoya had just been admitted to university, studying liberal arts. She smiled coldly and said, "If a middle-aged woman still seeks friendship, why should a young girl remain innocent!" However, Qi Weimin stopped his sister from speaking: "You should understand and be grateful for the way your mother treats you. If she is really willing to renew the relationship, we should respect her choice! In addition, you, my second brother, must also be careful with your words and actions! Hurting others will be punished by law."

Qi Lao Er replied: "Brother, your kindness will get you into trouble one day. You just like to mediate unnecessary disputes, but I am not afraid! No matter how the old man or the old lady looks, I am not afraid of life in prison! Anyway, the old lady seems to have nothing to worry about!"

Qi Weimin, who has always been a good guy, got angry for the first time due to this change in attitude.

But these actions were in vain.

Despite her children's opposition, Wei Shufang still firmly chose to live with the old man - even if they were not registered.

But for Wei Shufang, getting married or not is not important at all, because she has decided that she does not want to do housework for others for the rest of her life. She only hopes to live the rest of her life being cared for and cherished.

This time, Qi Weimin's brothers and sisters all severed their relationship with Wei Shufang, and Qi Weimin could only acquiesce to his mother's choice. It seemed to be destined or arranged that Qiao Erqiang did not work at Yuhong Machinery Factory, and therefore did not meet Ma Suqin.

However, on the same day, the western fast food flagship store, Ojo Restaurant, founded by Qiao Erqiang, was hiring new staff, and Ma Suqin came to apply for a job. Looking at Ma Suqin, who was dressed meticulously and had a slight mark under her scarf, Qiao Erqiang sighed in his heart.

Qiao Erqiang was looking at the applicant opposite him, Ma Suqin. "Hello, I'm Ma Suqin, and I'm here for an interview." Ma Suqin responded a little stiffly as she sat in front of the manager.

Qiao Erqiang raised his eyes slightly and asked according to the rules, "Are you good at cooking?"

"Know a little about the preparation of home-cooked dishes."

"Do you know how to cook dishes like deep-fried fresh fish?"

“I will do this!”

After a pause, he continued, "Can I ask some personal questions?"

Ma Suqin nodded gently, "Please go ahead."

Qiao Erqiang specifically asked: "What is your current marital status, single or married?"

Ma Suqin looked at the young man in front of her and hesitated before answering, "I was married before and now I'm single again."

Qiao Erqiang plans to launch a new product, fried fish fillet, to compete with fast food brands such as KFC. Since KFC opened a store in the capital last year, cities across the country have also begun to join the competition. This fish fillet is his new attempt. Although the cost of raw materials is relatively much higher, it is more delicious!

After some consideration, Qiao Erqiang decided to hire her. He had not considered hiring her at first. After all, she was still married. He could accept a widow or take care of a young girl, but he was firmly opposed to becoming someone else's third party and playing the role of the bad old man.