Beware the Appearing Cute Wife!

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, just as Tao Zhixiang was about to finish work, Tao Zhiyan called and said that their mother missed her, repeatedly mentioning her name, and asked Tao Zhixiang to come and see her.

So, Tao Zhixiang went home and chatted with her mother for a while.

Her mother held her hand, her weathered face full of tenderness, sighing, "Xiangxiang, you’ve been wronged! You spent so much money to treat my illness! When will it be fully repaid?"

Tao Zhixiang felt a lump in her throat and smiled faintly:

"Mom, as long as your health is good, the money matters can be resolved slowly later."

Her mother stared at her, "Xiangxiang, tell me honestly, where did all that money come from? Your brother said you borrowed it from friends, but that’s not a small amount. What kind of friend? So wealthy?"

The question was heavy, and Tao Zhixiang instantly felt that her mother...was suspicious.

Indeed, who can borrow hundreds of thousands from a friend just like that?

Tao Zhixiang took a deep breath, "Mom, it was from...an old classmate. You know, the bonds between classmates run deep."

"Just...a classmate?"

Still, there was some hesitation.

Tao Zhixiang nodded seriously.

"Yes, that’s right!"

She didn’t know how to explain the situation between her and Chu Mucheng to her mother.

Forget it, this matter is better left unsaid for now.

At this moment, her mother added, "Xiangxiang, you’re not young anymore, you should consider finding a boyfriend and think about your future."

Upon hearing this, Tao Zhixiang’s expression slightly changed.

Find a boyfriend?

Currently, the relationship between her and Chu Mucheng...does it really count as a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship?

"Xiangxiang, what are you thinking?"

Tao Zhixiang quickly snapped back.

"Nothing, Mom."

"Is there no suitable boy around you?" her mother pursued further.

Tao Zhixiang lowered her gaze, remaining silent.

This question...

"Ah, it’s all my fault, I’ve dragged you down! Now you’ve even incurred so much debt for me, in the future..."

Her mother was about to say more, but Tao Zhixiang quickly interjected, "Mom, just focus on your recovery and don’t worry about anything else. When I have a boyfriend, I’ll definitely bring him to meet you!"

Despite saying this, Tao Zhixiang’s heart sank.

Bring a boyfriend to see mom?

Would Chu Mucheng...come?

Tao Zhixiang quickly dismissed the thought.

At this moment, Tao Zhiyan came in.

"Dinner is ready, come and eat!"

Tao Zhixiang helped her mother out of bed and walked to the small dining room outside, only to find her sister-in-law setting the table yet with only...four sets of utensils.

At this moment, her little nephew spoke up, "Mom, you forgot aunt’s. I’ll go get it..."

"Your aunt isn’t eating here!" Her sister-in-law’s voice came from the kitchen, "Besides, these dishes cost money to buy, and our family doesn’t have that much money."

Tao Zhixiang’s face turned pale.

Tao Zhiyan was about to speak angrily, but Tao Zhixiang held his hand and shook her head.

At that moment, Tao Zhixiang’s phone rang.

It was Chu Mucheng calling.

Tao Zhixiang said to them, "I have a meeting with a friend today, I’ll be leaving first!"

As she left, she heard her sister-in-law’s voice, "See? I said there was no point preparing, she knows wealthy people and doesn’t care to eat here, she’s not impressed with our simple fare!"

Tao Zhixiang’s heart trembled, she closed her eyes, and then answered Chu Mucheng’s call.

"Hello."