Chapter 91

Since Wei Shan last met Xiao Yuanhang, she had been thinking that such a young and capable person was hard to find even with a lantern. Through their conversations, she discovered that Xiao Yuanhang seemed to have some feelings for her younger sister, Wei Wei. Her parents were old and frail, and she had to take charge of all the important matters at home. Finding a suitable husband for her sister was undoubtedly her top priority. Although her sister was still young, only 16 years old, and not yet of the age to look for a partner, encountering such an excellent young man, if she missed this opportunity, it would be too late to regret it.

In terms of appearance, Xiao Yuanhang was tall and handsome, a perfect match for her sister. In terms of work, Xiao Yuanhang not only had a formal job but also became a train conductor at the age of 18, with a bright future ahead. Her sister, on the other hand, worked in a small collective and had to go home when there was no work, which was almost the same as being unemployed. In terms of family, her family could not compare to Xiao Yuanhang's. She was worried that Xiao Yuanhang might only be attracted to her sister's beauty and lack the commitment, which would hurt her sister in the end. Therefore, she hesitated for a few days. In the end, she decided that this was a rare opportunity and decided to help her sister get to know him better. If she missed this chance, there might not be another one like it.

Wei Shan did not share these thoughts with her sister, Wei Wei, who was in her rebellious teenage years. She was afraid that if she mentioned it, Wei Wei's temper might flare up, and things would go in the opposite direction. After all, marriage was also about fate. If they were not meant to be, no matter how much she tried to help, it would be in vain. The best approach at this stage was to create more opportunities for them to interact. If young people spent more time together, they might naturally come together when the right moment arrived.

Yesterday, when Wei Wei went to the station to pick up the makeup box, Wei Shan asked her to invite Xiao Yuanhang to have dinner together tonight. The reason was solid: Xiao Yuanhang had not only brought them a cheap makeup box from far away but also treated them to grilled fish. It was only right to return the favor and show their gratitude.

As for where to treat Xiao Yuanhang to dinner, Wei Shan had not decided immediately. A regular small restaurant would suffice, costing only ten to twenty yuan for a good meal for three people. However, since she had the intention of helping her sister, she felt that a small restaurant was not of high enough quality to express her sincerity or leave a deep impression on Xiao Yuanhang. In the end, she decided to treat him at Luming Village, even though it would cost her about a third of her monthly salary. But for her sister, she thought it was worth it!

When Xiao Yuanhang and Wei Wei entered the Luming Village restaurant, one of the dishes that Wei Shan had ordered was already on the table. Seeing them walk in like a pair of golden boys and jade girls, Wei Shan felt a bit dazed. At that moment, she was convinced that Xiao Yuanhang and her sister Wei Wei were a perfect match, and she must do her best to promote this relationship.

"Big sister, hello, I'm sorry to keep you waiting!" Xiao Yuanhang's words brought Wei Shan back from her reverie. She quickly stood up and said, "Yuanhang, you arrived just in time. The first dish just came out, and we can start eating after one more dish arrives!"

"Yuanhang!" Hearing this intimate address, Xiao Yuanhang was momentarily stunned but then relaxed. His future sister-in-law was very good at socializing and had a natural warmth. The word "Yuanhang" quickly bridged the gap between them!

Xiao Yuanhang chuckled and said, "Big sister, Luming Village is the most upscale restaurant in Guhe. I'm in for a treat today!"

Wei Shan waved her hand and said, "If we're going to treat someone, we should do it at the best place. Otherwise, it's not worth it! You helped us with the makeup box and even treated us to a meal, which makes me feel a bit embarrassed. I must find the best place to treat you to show my gratitude!"

Xiao Yuanhang naturally sat opposite Wei Shan. Seeing that Wei Wei was still standing, Wei Shan waved her over and said, "Little sister, what are you standing there for? Come and sit down."

Wei Wei's personality was completely different from her sister Wei Shan's. Wei Shan was outgoing and had a manly demeanor, while Wei Wei was a bit cold and didn't talk much. That day at the ice cream shop, she only spoke to Xiao Yuanhang because she saw him wearing a red sash and a flower at the station, and she was in a good mood after selling a lot of ice cream and earning a good amount of money. Otherwise, she would have just given him a cold look and walked away!

The last time she met Xiao Yuanhang, Wei Shan insisted on coming along. Seeing Xiao Yuanhang treat them to grilled fish and beer and chat endlessly, she felt like a mere companion. This time, it was the same. Not only did Wei Shan insist on treating them at such a high-end restaurant, but she also tried to show her generosity, which made Wei Wei a bit jealous. Xiao Yuanhang was her friend first, so why did it seem like he was now her sister's friend?

The affectionate "little sister" made Wei Wei feel much better. Seeing that Wei Shan had left a seat next to her, she deliberately chose to sit next to Xiao Yuanhang and looked at Wei Shan defiantly.

Wei Shan was very experienced in social matters and knew her sister well. Seeing her expression, she understood her thoughts and couldn't help but smile inwardly. You're in your rebellious teenage years, aren't you? I'll do the opposite of what you expect and make you approach Xiao Yuanhang on your own!

Xiao Yuanhang had been married to Wei Wei for over twenty years in his previous life and knew her temperament and personality very well. He also understood his sister-in-law, Wei Shan. At this point, if he still didn't understand that Wei Shan was trying to help them, he would be a fool. Seeing that Wei Wei had misunderstood her sister's intentions, he couldn't say anything directly, so he started talking to Wei Wei to show that he was closer to her.

"Wei Wei, the weather is getting colder, isn't it hard to sell ice cream now?" Xiao Yuanhang asked with a smile.

Wei Wei, finally having a chance to show her presence, quickly said, "Yes, originally, I could earn fifteen to sixteen yuan per shift, and the highest was over twenty yuan. Now, I can only earn five to six yuan per shift. One time, it rained, and I even lost five yuan. As the weather gets colder, it's getting harder to earn money!"

Xiao Yuanhang said, "When winter comes, the windows on the train won't be open, making it even harder to sell."

"Yes, that's true!" Wei Wei said. "We've already talked to the manager about this, and he said he would look into it and give us a response soon."

At this point, the dishes started to arrive. Wei Shan had ordered four dishes, two meat and two vegetables. She looked at Xiao Yuanhang and said, "Yuanhang, since we have nothing to do today, let's have some white wine, shall we?"

Xiao Yuanhang smiled and said, "Big sister, I have no problem with that, but I'm not sure if Wei Wei can drink white wine."

Before Wei Shan could respond, Wei Wei quickly said, "I'm fine, let's have white wine today!"

Xiao Yuanhang knew that Wei Wei couldn't drink white wine. Her eagerness to drink it today was partly to show off and partly because she was unhappy with Wei Shan's dominance. Otherwise, she wouldn't have acted this way.

Seeing that she had successfully provoked Wei Wei's rebelliousness, Wei Shan was very pleased and said with a smile, "Great, since little sister wants to have white wine today, let's order a bottle of white wine!"

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