How I Tamed My Wolfish Husband Back in 80s-Chapter 395 - 397: Meeting with a Client_1

Zhuang Shu picked up the book and, indeed, saw Li Qiao’s name printed on the back. "You’re really impressive. When I was studying, I was a notable figure at school too, but I’ve never translated a book before. Plus, I haven’t done anything for a long time—I’m not sure if I still can." She seemed to be having second thoughts.

"Knowledge learned is not easily forgotten; it might feel a bit unfamiliar at first, but after a few days, you’ll get used to it," Li Qiao said as she handed Zhuang Shu the address and contact number of the newspaper where Director Wei worked.

Zhuang Shu accepted it and continued to flip through the book: "Your literary talent is really good, the depth of your literary accumulation is clear at a glance."

Li Qiao smiled, "Maybe it’s because I love reading."

"Do you read every day? There are no books in your house, though."

"The room is too small for a bookshelf, so they’re in a box. I basically read every day unless I really can’t find the time. My father says that a girl shouldn’t stop reading; once your mind is idle, you’ll lose the ability to think independently and become easily manipulated," Li Qiao explained. Shangguan Qingfeng, being such an impressive figure, surely wouldn’t pick a simpleton as a partner.

Having four children in eight years, with no extensive social interactions, and dealing with Zhong Qiongsui’s malicious advances, even the best of minds wouldn’t function well.

However, this Zhong Qiongsui probably won’t be at ease for much longer.

Shangguan Qingyuan had already heard her conversation with Zhong Qiongsui, and along with Zhuang Shu’s report just now, he would definitely investigate whether Zhong Qiongsui had any connection with the criminals, right?

Unlike Zhuang Shu, who completely ruled out Zhong Qiongsui from the list of bad people.

.....

Li Qiao stayed at the Shangguan family’s place until the evening, having two meals there.

Looking at the sky, she prepared to head home on her own.

Zhuang Shu tried to persuade her to stay: "Aren’t you still pregnant? I can have Qingfeng take you later."

"No need to bother, I see there’s a minibus stop not far from the gate; I can figure out my way home," Li Qiao bid farewell to the awake Jiayue.

Just as she was about to leave, Shangguan Qingfeng came back, accompanied by Qin Jin.

Li Qiao was especially surprised: "How come you’re here too?"

"Shangguan brother picked me up; I’ve got a dinner today and wanted to bring you along, just in time to head home and get ready," Qin Jin said.

"You have to dress up just to eat?" Li Qiao didn’t understand. She said goodbye to Shangguan and his wife and then left with Qin Jin in Shangguan Qingfeng’s private car.

Qin Jin, in a rather good mood, asked: "Did you feel uncomfortable staying here all day?"

Li Qiao: "It was okay; when there was nothing to talk about, playing with the kids avoided any awkward silences. Who are you eating with? Do I know anyone?"

"We’re pulling in investments, you know Li Jianguo," Qin Jin said.

Li Qiao, not interested in business, changed the subject and mentioned what happened with Nan Chuyi yesterday, expressing her relief: "Fortunately, Mrs. Xue has some skills. If it had been me, it would have been a disaster." Being pregnant, she didn’t dare to act rashly; wouldn’t she just be at the mercy of those two men?

Qin Jin’s eyes flickered.

He looked at the driver up front, didn’t ask anything more, and just chatted about random topics with her. After they got out of the car, he inquired further.

Li Qiao recounted what Nan Chuyi had told her about the incident and also mentioned the clothes they wore yesterday: "I feel like they were targeting me, and Mrs. Xue just unluckily took the hit for me." If those two weren’t caught.

They would certainly continue targeting her.

Qin Jin said, "Most likely, I’ve gotten to know quite a few people on the street, and I’m pretty good at finding people too."

Li Qiao: "Let’s not get involved, we’ll wait for Jiayue’s father to deal with them."

"..."

By the time they reached home, Qin Jin had already prepared clothes, a long, slim black woolen skirt.

With a fur coat over it.

Li Qiao picked up the clothes, fashion is a trend indeed, isn’t this just the style of sophisticated ladies from the 40s and 50s? "Where did you buy these clothes from?" They were different from the styles sold in stores.

"Had someone buy them from abroad. Today’s client is also from abroad, very important, and they specifically requested to bring a partner." Qin Jin said somewhat gloomily, he didn’t want others to gaze upon his beautiful wife at all, but if she was going out, she couldn’t be dressed too plainly. He added, "I borrowed a car, parked at the door of the tailor shop; I’ll go get it now. You should put on some makeup too, and wear the big gold bracelet!"

Qin Jin didn’t forget to remind Li Qiao as he left the house.

Old Mrs. Qin heard this and came over from the next room, smiling as she said, "Dressed like that, you just don’t fit in with this room."

Li Qiao was very embarrassed, "It’s just a meal, but she made me dress up like this and insisted I wear jewelry."

Old Mrs. Qin said, "Whenever Jin’s grandfather took me out, he would dress me up too. According to your grandfather, some businessmen like to gauge their partners by their wives. If a wife isn’t wearing a single piece of valuable jewelry, it suggests she’s mistreated at home. A man who wrongs his wife will have his wealth curtailed—he won’t have good fortune or be able to make big deals."

Li Qiao was secretly shocked, so that was the reason. She had thought he was going to sell her off.

"..."

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Having dressed up and applied light makeup as Qin Jin had wanted, Li Qiao put on the chunky gold bracelet.

It felt too eye-catching.

She took out the family heirloom from Old Mrs. Qin, the coral jade bracelet.

A layer of gold was set against her skin.

Understated, yet unmistakably luxurious.

Old Mrs. Qin helped Li Qiao tidy her hair, and Qin Jin’s voice came through, "Qiaoqiao, are you ready?"

"I’m ready," Li Qiao informed Old Mrs. Qin and then headed out.

Though her legs were bare, the fur wrapped around her kept her warm.

Qin Jin got out of the car and not only helped her with the door but also fetched a blanket to cover her legs, "You’ll be cold for just a moment. It’s not chilly at all inside the restaurant."

Li Qiao smiled, "Mhm."

They arrived at the destination.

There were already people there.

Li Qiao stood out with her exceptional looks, becoming the center of attention as soon as she stepped out.

"Little Qin’s wife is so beautiful. She couldn’t possibly be just a wife, could she?"

Qin Jin, "If she wasn’t my wife, why would I bring her here?" He definitely wasn’t like those middle-aged old men, old enough to be grandfathers, yet taking girls younger than their daughters to restaurants and guesthouses, which was just disgusting.

When he got old, he planned on bringing his aged wife with him, and he certainly wouldn’t engage in infidelity behind her back.

This was the woman who had shared hardships with him!

The only one in the world.

Those who wanted an easy life could go roll somewhere else.

"Your wife is truly beautiful. What does she do?"

"A housewife," Qin Jin said with a chuckle.

"If my wife were this pretty, I wouldn’t have the heart to keep her stuck at home working. I’d definitely keep her by my side every day." The man said this with a disdainful glance at the woman beside him.

Qin Jin, "A beautiful wife needs to be pampered by her husband. No matter how lovely a flower is, if you leave it out in the sun without watering or fertilizing it, it will wither."

Li Qiao thought to herself, who knew your awareness was this high.

While they were chatting, a man in a black suit entered.

Two smiling young men followed beside him.

Li Qiao guessed the man in the suit was the important client from out of town that Qin Jin had mentioned, as wearing suits was not the current local fashion; for formal occasions, they’d wear a Sun Yat-sen suit instead. This man appeared to be in his forties and had the look of a businessman.

When he noticed Li Qiao, his eyes lit up. After a quick glance, his gaze settled on Qin Jin beside her and he walked straight over. The people around Qin Jin wisely moved aside. Qin Jin took the opportunity to grab Li Qiao’s wrist, indicating for her to move inside.