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Chapter 434 - 258: The West Chamber

Chapter 434: Chapter 258: The West Chamber

"Xiao Ling, a batch of fish maw is coming later, remember to stock it in the storeroom."

"Also, the chicken feet we put on the shelves yesterday didn’t get a good reaction from the customers. After the kitchen staff come in, tell them we’re not selling them today."

Xiao Meier was arranging the work at Wanbao Hall, which had already become a routine for her.

"I’m heading to the driving school now, I’ll be back later in the afternoon."

Zhao Ling noted down Xiao Meier’s arrangements, "Okay, Sister Meier."

Xiao Meier, carrying two insulated food containers, walked towards the lobby while taking out her mobile phone, preparing to contact Meng Wanning to see if she had arrived at the driving school.

"Sister."

Meng Wanning stood at the door, calling out softly.

"Hey! I was just about to call you! Why are you here?" Xiao Meier smiled broadly, "Look, I’ve brought our lunch. It’s been a week since you last practiced driving!"

Meng Wanning bowed her head, as if organizing her thoughts.

"What’s wrong?" Xiao Meier saw her low spirits, not as cheerful as usual, and asked with concern: "Who upset you?"

Only then did Meng Wanning raise her head to look at Xiao Meier.

"Sister, can I ask you for a favor?"

Xiao Meier was puzzled, she put down the insulated containers and ushered Meng Wanning in, "Have a seat, what’s the matter? I’ve never seen you like this!"

The two sat at the tea table where Chen Cheng often sat, Meng Wanning twisted her fingers, hesitating for a long while.

Although she had already made up her mind before coming.

But facing Xiao Meier, she didn’t know how to start.

"Are you being bullied?"

Seeing her hesitant demeanour, Xiao Meier asked, "Or... ran into some trouble?"

"Sister... could I stay with you for two or three days?"

The smile on Xiao Meier’s face froze. She looked at Meng Wanning in astonishment, momentarily at a loss for words.

Stay with her for two or three days?

What did this mean?

"Stay? Take your time, what exactly happened?"

Meng Wanning took a deep breath and recounted the events that had unfolded between Cui Xiaoling and herself, of course, she didn’t mention that it was because of Chen Cheng.

"Your master is quite fiery-tempered."

Meng Wanning hurriedly shook her head, "It’s all my fault, I made her angry."

Her tears began to swirl in her eyes, "Sister, if it’s convenient for you..."

"Sure, just move in."

Xiao Meier agreed readily, and after half a second added, "Wait, I need to ask Xiao Cheng first."

Having said that, she took out her mobile phone and dialed Chen Cheng’s number.

After Chen Cheng sent Meng Wanning back to Big Willow Tree, he let Chen Donghai continue driving without stopping.

When the phone rang, seeing the caller ID, his heart also skipped a beat.

He did not expect the usually sweet and obedient Meng Wanning to be so bold, and he was clueless about the content of her conversation with Xiao Meier.

Now, the call had indeed come through, and Chen Cheng steadied himself to answer.

"Hello?"

Xiao Meier pressed the speakerphone button and placed the phone on the table, "Xiao Cheng, where are you?"

"Out on an errand, what’s up?"

"Nothing too serious." Xiao Meier glanced at Meng Wanning, "Xiao Meng came to the store, she wants to stay with us for a few days, is that okay?"

"She said she had a little misunderstanding with her master, what do you think..."

Chen Cheng felt a mix of joy and worry.

Although it wasn’t the complete truth, it wasn’t a lie either.

"Xiao Cheng, are you listening?"

Chen Cheng cleared his throat, playing it cool, "Alright, have Xiao Ling clean up the dormitory, and let Miss Meng move in."

"Why stay in the dormitory? Our house has such a big yard, so many rooms, and you’re not being generous enough?"

"I just don’t think it’s very convenient."

Xiao Meier snorted, "What’s inconvenient about it? I’m going to bring Xiao Meng over, and you don’t have to worry about this."

Beep... beep... beep...

Xiao Meier hung up the phone, her smile beaming at Meng Wanning, "Alright, come home with me."

"Sister, thank you."

"Being polite with me?" Xiao Meier said with a smile: "Stay as long as you like. Once your master’s anger cools down, we’ll go back."

Meng Wanning nodded in gratitude, her eyes still shimmering with tears.

She hadn’t expected Xiao Meier to agree so easily, feeling both happy and a bit anxious.

Happy to be closer to Chen Cheng, but anxious about how to interact with Xiao Meier moving forward.

On the other hand, Chen Cheng also heaved a sigh of relief.

He knew about Xiao Meier’s kind heart, but having two women under one roof was a problem he would have to face.

However, now he also had more pressing matters to attend to besides his feelings.

"Let’s go to Red Mountain." he said.

"Okay, Mr. Chen."

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Arriving at the courtyard house in Houhai, stepping over the high threshold, Meng Wanning came to the home of Chen Cheng and Xiao Meier for the first time.

"Sister, your home is so big and beautiful."

Xiao Meier greeted warmly, "This was given to me and Xiao Cheng by Godfather. Come on, this way."

Xiao Meier led Meng Wanning through the shadow wall to the courtyard in front of the main house.

Several neatly pruned potted plants were arranged haphazardly, with a stone table and several stone stools in the middle, exuding an old-fashioned charm.

"Have a seat, I’ll go pour you a cup of tea." Xiao Meier invited Meng Wanning to sit down, then turned and went inside.

Meng Wanning sat on a stone stool, curiously surveying the surroundings.

The yard, although big, was kept in impeccable order, spotless.

The flowers and trees were pruned just right, neither messy nor devoid of vitality.

She could feel the breath of life here, as well as the homeowner’s care for living.

Xiao Meier came out with tea, handing it to Meng Wanning, "Try it, this is this year’s new tea."