Paranoid Doctor Only Loves Me
Chapter 359 - 328 Good discernment and careful heart (2 updates)_1

Chapter 359: 328 Good discernment and careful heart (2 updates)_1

The matchmaking chaos on this side had ended, and as Lu Maoyan chatted with Tang Shengyi about their fishing experiences with great enthusiasm, Bai Wei and Su Ruoan finally came to an agreement on their side.

Bai Wei was persuaded by Su Ruoan, and regarding their visit to Hua City to discuss the marriage details of their children, they would not refuse to spend the money on Tang Su’s behalf.

As for the hospitality expected of the Tang Family, they would fulfill their roles generously.

Today, Su Ruoan was spending money to express her gratitude for all the help their family had provided, so Bai Wei could not refuse regardless of the circumstance.

Bai Wei understood Su Ruoan’s mindset of not wanting to owe them any favors, and she herself did not want to leverage these favors in a way that would make Su Ruoan and her husband feel uncomfortable at their next meeting.

Having both families get along in a harmonious and comfortable state was the best outcome.

Once everything was agreed upon, they all set off.

Public expenses, such as meals and buying drinks, were covered by Su Ruoan; during moments of free spending, Bai Wei took the opportunity to buy many trinkets that Tang Su liked.

Knowing that she owned two stores, and the staff of both stores combined was nearly ten people, Bai Wei bought ten identical souvenirs for her.

Moreover, these shopkeepers also knew how to do business; with a bulk purchase, they even offered courier services.

The courier fees were charged at cost, without any markup for intermediary fees.

It turned out to be a tad cheaper than finding a courier service on her own.

Bai Wei did not care about the small savings; convenience was key, and she instructed the shop owner not to send the courier immediately, as there would be no one to receive the parcels with everyone still in Beijing.

She asked the owner to package their purchases and send them in a couple of days. Bai Wei added the shop owner on WeChat to make it easier for them to send her the tracking number after shipping the goods.

With the shopping complete, there was no need to carry the items all over town.

Su Ruoan quite liked this arrangement; she had given Zhao Xinlan a set of keys to her house since there were plants on the balcony that needed tending, and Zhao Xinlan had returned to Hua City a couple of days ago.

Thus, there was someone at home to receive the parcels.

Su Ruoan bought souvenirs for a few close colleagues from work and directly asked the shop to ship them, using their home address as the delivery destination.

Tang Su’s delivery address was her own residential area, so a delay of a couple of days in shipment was just perfect.

The mother and daughter spent a considerable amount of time buying these souvenirs, and before they knew it, the morning had passed, and the large group headed to a scenic spot in the city.

The men stated that it was not a big deal; it was normal for women to shop and buy things, and their only job was to support them quietly.

Tang Su bought what she wanted and then asked Lu Han if he wanted to buy anything.

Lu Han shook his head, "No need, Old Tan and Patriarch Bai and the rest of those gentlemen don’t need gifts either."

When Lu Han mentioned Old Tan, Tang Su immediately thought of Lin Jiaojiao. She had just passed a store selling exquisite gifts, where a set of beautiful liquor ware had caught her eye.

Tang Su dragged Lu Han back to the store and bought the set for Lin Jiaojiao.

She knew Lin Jiaojiao’s tavern had many pieces of liquor ware, but just as she liked to collect various exquisite mugs, her house had an overabundance of cups for drinking water. But when she saw one she liked, she would decisively purchase it.

When the cupboard could no longer fit anymore, she would clean out the ones she didn’t like as much.

She didn’t discard them, but placed them in the coffee and bookstores for customers to use, thus putting the items to good use.

This set of liquor ware cost several thousand yuan, but Tang Su did not mind, paying directly with her card, she took a photo, had Lu Han fill in the address for the tavern, and had Lin Jiaojiao receive it.

In that moment, Tang Su felt just like a little rich woman.

Watching her spend money so happily, Lu Han’s eyes overflowed with indulgence.

After buying what they needed, a group went to the ancient street to eat.

Bai Wei chose a Chinese restaurant that served all eight major cuisines.

The menu was very sumptuous.

There was rice, as well as dumplings, noodles, etc.

Patriarch Bai ordered a plate of fried noodles and a dish of crystal steamed dumplings. Lu Maoyan’s privilege to order was taken by Bai Wei. She chose four dishes, some with the sweet and sour flavor that Tang Su liked, and some spicy ones.

Each person ordered two dishes, making it a table filled with delicious food.

Eight people ate nearly a thousand yuan worth of food – it was both tasty and affordable.

Practically every dish was finished completely, with no waste. Su Ruoan’s impression of her future in-laws, already high, soared even further.

Some say that truly wealthy people, those with deep roots, are actually unostentatious and do not care for waste or luxury.

Those who flaunt their wealth at the slightest opportunity, as if they can’t stop until their guts are filled with fat, may well be deeply in debt behind their showy exteriors.

After lunch, the sun came out. With their stomachs full, the desire to shop waned, especially for the elder; he lazily suggested, "Shall we find a tea house to drink tea?"

"Can’t walk anymore? I told you not to come, but you insisted." Bai Wei teased the old man. She looked at Su Ruoan and said, "Shall we change the venue? Or should we go back to the ancient street to treasure hunt, and leave the men to drink tea in the tea house?"

"No need to change, I think it’s pretty good here. There’s food, drink, and shopping. I actually want to wander around more. I quite like the little trinkets here. I need to buy some nice things to take back to Tang Su’s godmother."

"Great, then I will also buy some things that our girls Duoduo and Xiaozhu will like. Tang Su, do you want to look around more? If you find something you like, I’ll pick up the tab," Bai Wei said to Tang Su.

"No need, Mom. Let her buy for herself. If you buy for her, she won’t learn how to choose," Lu Han interjected before Tang Su could politely decline.

"Okay, then I’ll leave Tang Su in your care. You two go off and have fun, and make sure to come back to the tea house on time," Bai Wei understood her son’s intentions.

"You bet!"

Lu Han had been waiting for this moment for quite some time.

When Lu Han took Tang Su’s hand, even Tang Feng didn’t feel anything amiss.

After the men entered the tea house, Bai Wei and Su Ruoan also went shopping.

The four men took up two tables, with two sets of chess provided. Lu Maoyan joined Tang Feng in a game of Risk, while Tang Shengyi played Weiqi with Patriarch Bai.

For hours, the four men delved into their combative states, engrossed in one game after another, completely forgetting the time.

Bai Wei and Su Ruoan also returned fully laden.

Su Ruoan also chose a gift for Chen Duoduo — a camera bag.

Whether Chen Duoduo would find it useful or not, it was still a gesture of goodwill.

Bai Wei commended her with a smile, "You have a good eye and are considerate. This camera bag is very comfortable and practical. Duoduo will definitely wear it when she goes out to travel and take photos. She needs it but is too busy to shop for one. As for her assistant, sometimes they can’t gauge her preferences, and she won’t trouble them, so she’ll wear it even if she doesn’t like it."

"Will she really like this model?"

"She will, believe me. If you didn’t buy it, I would have," Bai Wei assured.

"Thank you."

Now Su Ruoan felt much more at ease.

After the purchase, they asked the shop owner to wrap it up and handed it to Bai Wei to pass on to her.