Chapter 1781: Dinner
Xu Qingzhi had brought lunch herself.
Although the company had a canteen and had high requirements for food safety, she still felt at ease eating what she cooked.
Forget about the past. Now that she was pregnant and no one could take care of her, she could only take good care of herself.
Regarding the child, she did not allow herself to slack off.
There was a microwave in the water dispenser. After heating up the food, she returned to the office. After taking two bites, her phone suddenly rang.
Seeing the caller ID, she paused and lowered her head to pick up a mouthful of rice.
“Hello?”
“Zhizhi, you’re back, right?” It was Grandma Li’s voice.
“Yes, I came back yesterday.”
“Then are you in the company now?”
…
“Yes, I’ve been busy recently. Grandma, is there anything?”
Grandma Li sighed and said, “Child, since you’re back, you should take some time to go home. You haven’t come back much after moving out. You’re pregnant and you’re running around. You too… Come back tonight. I’ve asked the kitchen to cook something delicious.”
Xu Qingzhi paused in her actions.
“Zhizhi, you have to come back. You’re pregnant now. Don’t tire yourself out. You have to prioritize the child in your stomach. I’m saying this not only because the child is of the Li family’s bloodline, but also because you’re a mother. You know how precious the child is to you, right?”
Xu Qingzhi put down her chopsticks and said slowly, “I know.”
“Don’t let yourself suffer too much. You have to tell Grandma everything. Grandma will help you.”
Xu Qingzhi smiled and said, “Thank you, Grandma. I’ll be back tonight.”
“Okay, okay…”
The old lady replied happily before hanging up. The smile on her face disappeared and she made another call.
The moment the call went through, the old lady’s angry voice sounded. “Come back for dinner tonight!”
A low and indifferent voice sounded from the phone. “It depends on the time.”
“I’m going to die tomorrow! Look at your schedule and see if you can arrange to see me one last time!”
After the old lady finished speaking, she slammed the phone.
Mother Li, Qiao Zhilan, passed by and was shocked.
“Mom, what are you doing? Why are you saying that tomorrow…”
“It’s all because of your precious son! If I asked him to come back for a meal, I would have to make an appointment with him in advance, right?”
Qiao Zhilan pursed her lips, speechless. This Li Mo was really worrisome. Nothing good would come out of mentioning him!
She had made an enemy!
“I’ll see if she comes back tonight. If she doesn’t, I’ll really die tomorrow. Remember to say that I was angered to death by this unfilial grandson!”
The old lady said angrily. She turned around and stormed into the kitchen. She could hear the old lady’s voice from afar.
“Prepare the dishes that my unfilial grandson likes! That brat will anger me if he doesn’t know anything else. Remember to put some dog shit in his dishes!”
Qiao Zhilan was speechless.
Of course, the servants wouldn’t put dog feces in their food. After all these years, they were already used to the old lady’s words.
While he was angry, he instructed her to cook something that Young Master liked. If she added something else, it would be too deliberate.
She also knew that they couldn’t be that obedient.
If they were really obedient, they would probably lose their jobs.
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Xu Qingzhi contacted Chu Yi in the afternoon. When she returned to Ping City, she had visited Old Master Chu.
She was old and her legs could not recover. However, the old lady had a good mentality and did not seem to be affected.
She had mentioned the new product endorsement to him before. If she said it now, it would be equivalent to informing him.
Chu Yi had postponed a lot of work because of Old Master Chu, so he had nothing to do.
Old Master found him annoying at home every day. Since Xu Qingzhi had invited him, he agreed readily.
“It’s fine. I want to stay there for a while. It’s too troublesome to stay in a hotel. Find me a house. I’ll be there soon.”
Xu Qingzhi couldn’t ask for more. “Coincidentally, the owner of the apartment next door is going to stay at my son’s house overseas for a few months. The apartment is empty. I’ll ask around.”
“Yeah.”
After hanging up, Xu Qingzhi got off work early.
She had to rush back to the Li residence at seven. Now, she had to go home to feed Moon.
Then, she drove to the Li residence.
Old people usually liked quiet places. The house was built in the suburbs and was a little far from the city center.
Hence, after Xu Qingzhi and Limo got married, she did not force them to stay at home. Instead, she bought them a house outside. It was also because it was inconvenient for them to go to work and the young people were not used to such a remote place.
At 6:30 pm, Old Lady Li grabbed her hand and pulled her to the sofa.
“Aiyo, you’re finally back. Are you alright?”
Xu Qingzhi smiled and nodded. “I’m fine.”
The old lady shook her head. “It’s been four months and she hasn’t gained any weight. Eat more at the dining table later. Also, can’t you put your work aside for now?”
“The company has released a new product recently. Even if I’m not very busy, the company can’t do without me. Don’t worry, my colleagues have taken good care of me. They won’t tire me out.”
The old lady sighed helplessly. “If you can’t handle it, ask Limo to help you…”
The smile on Xu Qingzhi’s face froze imperceptibly. “…He’s quite busy with work. Moreover, our fields are different. He might not be able to help me.”
Not long after she finished speaking, the sound of a car engine came from the door.
Xu Qingzhi didn’t think much of it at first, but when she saw the man’s tall figure appear at the door, she was stunned.
Winter was short and it was already dark outside. The man was dressed in a black suit and under the bright lights, the stark difference in color made his presence obvious.
There seemed to be no expression on his face. At least, it was difficult for Xu Qingzhi to see a second expression other than coldness on his face.
She could see that after he entered the house, his dark eyes landed on her. However, it was only for an instant. It was so fast that she felt that it was all her wishful thinking.
When the old lady saw him, her face turned cold. “You’re finally back? Can you give me a copy of your schedule? When I’m really sick one day, I must wait until you have time to rush back before I breathe my last.”
Li Mo frowned. When he walked over, his body was still cold.
“Tell me, how do you want me to apologize?”
The old lady glared at her angrily. “If I told you to work less, would I be a sinner? You’re busy with work? How busy are you? Do you have time to go overseas?!”
Xu Qingzhi’s heart skipped a beat and her hand subconsciously twitched.
The old lady clearly sensed her actions, but Xu Qingzhi smiled faintly and took a sip of water.
On the other hand, Li Mo remained calm and composed.
Even though the old lady had already exposed the fact that she had hired someone to monitor him, he remained indifferent.
“I’m on a business trip.”
The old lady snorted coldly with obvious sarcasm.
Xu Qingzhi drank her water quietly with an indifferent expression.
“How many tasks do you have that you have to go personally and repeatedly? Limo, don’t forget that you’re already married… What position do you have for Qingzhi?”
Xu Qingzhi knew that the old lady was eager to correct her position in Li Mo’s heart, but now, she felt that there was nothing more embarrassing than this.
All these words emphasized the most important place in Li Mo’s heart. It was another woman. And this pregnant wife of hers…
Wasn’t she the most ridiculous one?
Only then did Li Mo look at Xu Qingzhi.
“It’s just a wedding. Can’t I even go on a business trip?”
“I’m pregnant now.”
“Then do I have to keep her by my side for 24 hours before you’re satisfied?”
The old lady was so angry that she retorted, “You unfilial grandson…”
“Grandma,” Xu Qingzhi, who had been silent, suddenly called out. She placed the glass of water down, her palm already numb from the heat.
“We each have our own jobs. I’m also the person in charge of the company. I indeed don’t have time when I’m busy. I understand Limo’s job. We’re still young and it’s only right for us to be busy.”
She said calmly to help Limo and herself.
If this continued, she couldn’t guarantee that Limo wouldn’t push all the blame to her.
For example, the reason why the old lady suddenly blamed him was because she had complained to the old lady today.
The old lady stopped talking and glared at Li Mo.
However, Li Mo glanced at Xu Qingzhi from the corner of his eye. “… You seem quite magnanimous now.”
Xu Qingzhi pursed her lips and stood up slowly. She knew he would think of her that way.
“I’m flattered.”
After saying that, she turned to look at the servant who had just stood aside. “Isn’t it time for dinner?”
The servant nodded repeatedly.
The old lady stood up from the sofa and said, “Let’s eat then.”
Xu Qingzhi went forward and held the old lady’s arm.
She wasn’t wearing a jacket. She was wearing a long gray knitted sweater. Because she had to wear a jacket, it looked more fitting.
As a result, the curve of her belly was especially obvious.
It was rare for Li Mo’s gaze to follow her as she caressed the old lady and left. Her fair side profile should not have any makeup on.
He had never denied that Xu Qingzhi was beautiful and her aura was outstanding.
She had been the daughter of a wealthy family since she was young. How bad could she be?
Back then, she wasn’t the school belle for nothing.
When Li Mo sat down beside her, Xu Qingzhi’s eyes flickered.
His matter-of-fact and natural behavior gave her a strange feeling.
If not for their current relationship as husband and wife, they wouldn’t have gotten so close.
The old lady sat at the head of the table. Seeing this, her mood improved.
The servants naturally served the dishes that suited Limo’s taste. Xu Qingzhi tried her best to serve the dishes in front of him.
However, the problem was that Xu Qingzhi was pregnant.
She was craving for everything, and she couldn’t stand it.
However, other than himself, no one else had touched the food in front of Li Mo.
There were a few times when her chopsticks reached for the dishes before she turned them around.
How could Old Lady Li not see through her?
Hence, he said to the servant beside him,
“Change the dishes in front of Young Master and Young Madam.”
Xu Qingzhi and Li Mo paused at the same time. The old lady glared at Li Mo and gritted her teeth. “You rascal.”
Li Mo turned to look at Xu Qingzhi, who was beside him. Xu Qingzhi’s eyes subconsciously swept across the dishes in front of him before her gaze landed on his dark orbs.
Blinking, she calmed herself down and said slowly, “Actually, I don’t really want to eat your food.”
Li Mo paused before snorting coldly.
It was better not to say it.
It was obvious.
The others at the table also chuckled silently. Only then did Xu Qingzhi react and her face turned red.
However, the servant still went forward to change the dishes.
Li Mo didn’t say anything.
The dish that she had been coveting was right in front of her. This time, Xu Qingzhi was too embarrassed to extend her chopsticks.
The old lady urged, “Zhizhi, eat quickly. Eat more if you like.”
Xu Qingzhi looked up and smiled awkwardly at her. She nodded and picked up some food with her chopsticks.
The taste was indeed a little bland.
He was used to her strong taste…
When she glanced at the dishes that suited her taste, she felt a little regretful.
Then, she heard the sound of chopsticks being put down.
Looking up, Li Mo suddenly put down his chopsticks and picked up the glass of water with a tense face. He finished the glass of water expressionlessly.
She was right beside him. She could even see his ears turning red, including his face and neck.
Her mouth fell open in surprise. A few seconds later, she reacted and couldn’t help but laugh softly.
She had forgotten.
Li Mo didn’t like spicy food.
There must be a reason for his bland taste.
When she was in school, she had never seen him eat spicy food.
Only now did she realize that it wasn’t that she didn’t eat spicy food, but that she couldn’t eat it at all.
It was rare to see him in such a sorry state.
Her laughter made Li Mo glance at her coldly.
Xu Qingzhi put down her chopsticks and stood up to change their dishes.
“Sigh…” The old lady wanted to stop her, but Xu Qingzhi sat down. “I prefer these.”
In the end, the old lady didn’t say anything. In her eyes, as long as her granddaughter-in-law liked it, she would get whatever she wanted.
The servant filled Li Mo’s cup again. This time, Li Mo only took a sip before putting it down.
“I’m full.”
Xu Qingzhi paused in her eating, but she didn’t look up.
Qiao Zhilan said in a low voice, “It’s not easy for you to come back for a meal. How much have you eaten? You’re eating less than a cat.”
The old lady said coldly, “Who are you trying to put the blame on? If I let you have a meal, the entire family will have to eat because of you, right? Eat it. If you can’t finish it, I’ll cut your neck off and force it down your throat!”
“…”
The old lady’s way of lecturing Limo was direct and merciless.