Reborn as a Superpower Girl in the 80s
Chapter 658: Exchanging Cups and Toasts, Talking with Great Enjoyment

Chapter 658: Chapter 658: Exchanging Cups and Toasts, Talking with Great Enjoyment

The time for the parents of both parties to meet soon arrived, and Luo Siyan specifically made a call back home, asking Luo Qiao to also come along with her future father-in-law.

The gifts for the visit were provided by Luo Haotian, and Luo Qiao was responsible for preparing them: two bottles of Maotai, two cartons of Zhonghua cigarettes, two cans of Mai Ru Jing, and two big watermelons, weighing ten jin each, from Grandpa’s garden—a total of four types of gifts.

Zhou Xiaomin opened the door, and Luo Qiao greeted with a smile, "Xiaomin, we’re here."

Zhou Xiaomin’s mother, Pan Jie, came out from the kitchen, and Zhou Xiaomin said, "This is my mom."

She then introduced them to her mother, "Mom, this is Siyan’s dad, and this is Siyan’s younger sister Luo Qiao, whom I’ve mentioned to you before."

Luo Qiao said with a smile, "Hello, Auntie."

Pan Jie smiled and said, "You’ve arrived, please take a seat."

When Luo Qiao placed the items on the table, Pan Jie said, "You really shouldn’t have gone to such trouble."

Luo Haotian smiled and replied, "It’s the right thing to do."

Just as they had sat down, Zhou Wanfeng and Luo Siyan also returned, and Luo Qiao stood up to greet him, "Hello, Uncle Zhou."

Zhou Wanfeng said with a smile, "Who would have thought, we will soon become relatives."

Luo Qiao smiled and said, "It’s all fate."

Luo Haotian, a former soldier, soon struck up a conversation with Zhou Wanfeng, while Luo Qiao chatted with Zhou Xiaomin for a while before they both went to the kitchen to help out.

During the meal, there was a lively exchange of toasts and conversation. Both families were straightforward people and promptly decided to formally recognize the marriage at the groom’s home this coming Sunday, and to set a date for the engagement then.

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Lu Yichen looked over the investigative report and saw that the Zhou Family, specifically the collateral branch related to Zhou Zhongyuan—who had previously bought flowers from Luo Qiao—was behind the idea to target Luo Qiao’s Yipin Fruits and Vegetables.

Lu Yichen and Zhou Zhongyuan were former comrades in arms; although they were not in the same squad, they served in the same regiment and previously had a good relationship. After Zhou Zhongyuan retired, he went to work at the Electric Power Bureau, but now it seemed he had taken a leave of absence without pay.

Deciding to start with courtesy before using force, Lu Yichen first made a phone call. It rang several times before someone answered, "Hello, this is the Zhou Family, who are you looking for?"

"Could you please check if Zhou Zhongyuan is there? I’m his comrade," Lu Yichen said.

"Please hold on a moment."

A few minutes later, "Hello, this is Zhou Zhongyuan speaking, who’s this?"

"Zhongyuan, it’s Lu Yichen."

"Oh, Lu Yichen, what’s up? I’m a law-abiding citizen; why would the captain of the criminal investigation team be looking for me?" Zhou Zhongyuan joked.

"Cut the crap, I need your help with something," Lu Yichen said.

"Go ahead, what is it?" Zhou Zhongyuan asked.

"Does your Zhou extended family have someone named Zhou Xinhoo?"

"Zhou Xinhoo, yes, there is one; he’s quite a distant relative. What about it?" Zhou Zhongyuan inquired.

"My girlfriend has a vegetable farm in the suburbs, and recently, he’s been leading people there to cause trouble. Is this something your Zhou Family handles?" Lu Yichen asked.

"Is that so?" Zhou Zhongyuan sounded surprised.

"Yes, you’d know if you make a call," Lu Yichen suggested.

"Alright, you have my word; I’ll sort it out for you," Zhou Zhongyuan assured.

"Okay, I’ll be waiting for your news," Lu Yichen said before hanging up.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Zhongyuan remembered something and thought to himself: that kid mentioned his girlfriend and her vegetable farm; the guy who always has a cold expression also has a girlfriend now.

He quickly made another call: "Hey, Lao Wu, check out what Zhou Xinhoo has been up to recently."

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At the Luo Family home in Ji City, Luo Tiancheng felt as if he was floating on clouds as he entered his own yard, still in a daze.

When Qiao Juan saw Luo Tiancheng standing at the entrance of the courtyard, she asked, "Tiancheng, what are you doing standing there?"

Luo Tiancheng replied, "Juanzi, pinch me."

Qiao Juan laughed, "What’s gotten into you?"

Luo Tiancheng said, "I’m not joking; I got an apartment, and it’s a two-bedroom one, too. I’m afraid I’m dreaming—I actually got a two-bedroom apartment."

Qiao Juan, too, became excited: "Did you really get an apartment?"

Just then, Luo Tao also rushed back, saying, "Mom and Dad, the list is announced, Dad’s name is on it, and it’s a two-bedroom. Now, we no longer have to worry about finding a place to live."

Qiao Juan said, "What are you waiting for? Go get the keys right now."

Luo Tiancheng also chimed in, "Right, right, I’m so overjoyed I can’t think straight. Grab the seal and let’s go get those keys."

Qiao Juan remarked, "It seems that this time Luo Qiao has really helped us a lot. I was originally hoping just for a larger single room."

Luo Tiancheng nodded: "I wonder if there will be an opportunity to thank her in person."