After the Republic of China

Chapter 918 Visitors
Ever since Mai Qingping had a falling out with Ma Suxian, he told his family his true identity.

His courage naturally won his parents' understanding and sympathy, and his efforts to stop them were also rewarding.

However, after he had passed the clear path, he became more and more open in his actions.

That's why the Mai family gave him the Lu family's merchant ships, which they had not yet taken over, for use.

Fortunately, Mai Qingping acted carefully and although the news leaked, his plan was detailed and the Lu family was not implicated.

Lu Liushun understood some of the inside story, but he still disagreed with the actions of the Mai family father and son.

Mr. Lu is old, and everyone subconsciously keeps these unpleasant things a secret.

So, when he heard his son-in-law say that Qingping was smart and nothing would happen, he could only sigh.

Lu Liushun knew that his father-in-law was nostalgic, so he sighed and his eyes flashed. He advised: "Qingping is not reckless. He was not caught immediately. He must have found a very good hiding place. You don't have to worry."

Mr. Lu felt that he was old and didn't have the energy to worry about others, so he waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about him. By the way, this time it's thanks to Aunt Man, otherwise for the sake of safety, the factory would have to be sold."

Speaking of his daughter, Lu Liushun was full of smiles, "Mangu is naturally very good, fortunately she still remembers the old relationship of the Mai family."

In this matter, in order to prevent Shao Yunshi from worrying about interfering, Lu Liushun did not tell her that the ship actually belonged to the Lu family.

Therefore, Shao Yunshi helped the Mai family out of consideration for the Lu family.

Mr. Lu also smiled and said, "It's all thanks to Mr. Jiang's connections, otherwise this time we would have been in trouble."

Lu Liushun thought of the greed of the military police and frowned, "That's not what I meant. If it weren't for Master Jiang's help, we would have been in trouble."

As for Yu Qian's help, Shao Yunshi only said that it was because of her uncle's relationship, otherwise the Lu family would not be able to feel at ease.

"I'll remember this favor and repay you later." Mr. Lu made the decision.

Hearing the old man say this, Lu Liushun breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that the old man would abide by the rules set in his early years and ignore this favor.

He was still seen by Mr. Lu, who sneered, "Look at you, you think I'm unreasonable."

Being caught, Lu Liushun smiled foolishly, "No, why would I think so."

Mr. Lu ignored him and said sadly, "In the early years, I said that I would not associate with the people of the Shao family, but so many years have passed, and Man-gu has been well trained by others. I can't let the child be embarrassed in the middle, right?"

Lu Liushun naturally knew the reason, he just pretended to be stupid and flattered the old man. As long as the old man was happy, he would be relieved.

After this phone call, the Lu family and Shao Yunshi resumed normal contact, which made Shao Yunshi feel much more at ease and she completely believed Lu Liushun's words.

Days of peace always pass quickly.

In a blink of an eye, after a few days, the summer vacation is over and the weather has finally become a little cooler.

That day, Shao Yunshi was in her study, packing her things for school, when the phone rang.

"Aunt Man, I'm in Shanghai. Where do you live?" the person on the other end of the phone asked casually.

"Ah, Aunt, you are in Shanghai? Why didn't you tell me earlier so that I could pick you up." Shao Yunshi was helpless when her aunt suddenly did this to her.

Shao Lanxiang chuckled twice, "Your uncle came to Nanjing to report on his work. I have nothing to do, so I wanted to come to Shanghai to see you."

Shao Yunshi was very happy and said hurriedly, "Then you stay where you are, Auntie. I'll ask Feihong to drive to pick her up."

"No need to bother, just tell me the address and I'll ask the driver to drive there." Shao Lanxiang said directly.

Shao Yunshi knew her aunt's character and had to compromise.

After hanging up the phone, Shao Yunshi got busy, cleaning the guest room, packing fruits and vegetables, packing clothes, etc., making various arrangements. It happened that Ximei was at home today, and when she saw the young lady giving instructions, she hurriedly asked, "Miss, will the young lady stay?"

Shao Yunshi nodded, "I must stay here. My aunt won't feel at ease unless she checks on how I'm doing. Besides, staying in a hotel is not as comfortable as staying at home."

Ximei thought about it and said, "Miss, my aunt's belly should be quite big, right?"

She remembered that Aunt Shao and Mrs. Yan were conceived one after the other.

"That's right. I don't know how my aunt dared to walk such a long way?" Shao Yunshi said worriedly.

"Should we bring the old lady over?" Ximei thought about the pregnant woman in the Yan family and shook her head again.

Shao Yunshi also shook her head. "My cousin's aunt is pregnant now, so my old aunt definitely can't leave. Later on, it's better for me and my aunt to visit her."

That’s all that can be done, Ximei just shut up.

Xiaodong also rushed over, "Senior Sister, the flowers you wanted to move are all ready, what else do you want to do?"

Shao Yunshi thought for a moment and said, "Go to the kitchen and tell Chef Zhang to prepare some light dishes, preferably ones with Yangzhou flavors."

"Senior Sister, I heard that a pregnant woman's taste will change. I'm afraid my aunt may not like what you prepared." Xiaodong said hurriedly.

That's right, Shao Yunshi then said, "Then ask Lao Zhang to prepare a few more flavors, especially snacks."

Xiaodong also likes snacks, so he immediately agreed happily.

Everything was ready at the Shao Mansion, but Shao Lanxiang almost stopped somewhere else.

In Shanghai, on a busy street, inside a high-end pastry shop.

Shao Lanxiang was recognized as soon as she entered with her big belly.

"Lanxiang, why are you in Shanghai?" A girl who was drinking coffee saw Shao Lanxiang from afar and walked over immediately.

Shao Lanxiang was walking towards the counter. When she saw her, she immediately smiled and said, "So you are from Lingzhou. Are you in Shanghai now?"

Zhang Lingzhou, a good friend of Shao Lanxiang, works at Nanjing Radio Station.

Zhang Lingzhou shook his head. "I came to Shanghai to visit a friend. What are you doing?"

After saying that, she looked at Shao Lanxiang's belly and immediately felt happy for her.

"How many months? You're in this condition now, why does Zhekai still allow you to go around?" Zhang Lingzhou helped the man sit down with disapproval.

Shao Lanxiang's belly was indeed a little big, so she took Zhang Lingzhou's hand and sat down. "Zhekai went to Nanjing to report on his work, and I came to Shanghai to visit my niece."

"The child of Mangu?" Zhang Lingzhou's eyes lit up. She still remembered the little girl who gave her the silver incense ball.

Shao Lanxiang nodded, "It's a relief that you still remember her. It's worth her effort to give you a gift."

The two were good friends, and this bit of teasing actually brought them closer together.

Zhang Lingzhou nodded. "How could I not remember? Later, the incense was gone and I never got another one. It's a pity that you went to Wuhan, otherwise I would have to ask you for some more."

Shao Lanxiang waved her hand, "It's no use looking for me. I don't have those incense, and I don't know how to make them, and I don't have the financial resources."

Even the ordinary incense that Shao Yunshi had purchased cost a lot of manpower and resources, not to mention the ones that were given as gifts.

Zhang Lingzhou had been treated like a precious commodity in his early years, so he naturally knew the extraordinary nature of the incense, and that was why he did not ask for it.