Chapter 46

The beautiful coach really came!

Although he didn't see her face, Liu Hao's heart was up and down, always feeling something was off.

He couldn't settle down the whole afternoon, fearing that the coach, whose name he hadn't even figured out, would suddenly appear.

Fortunately, he called Lai Yuxin.

Lai Yuxin stammered and didn't mention her concerns, only saying that Qiao Xianglan had gone to Qinzhou to supervise his weight loss.

When Liu Hao learned Qiao Xianglan's name, he immediately thought of Cai Jin.

Qiao Xianglan was the daughter of Qiao Weiguang, the boss of Zhongneng. Wasn't she Cai Jin's woman, his sister-in-law?

No wonder Cai Jin was so infatuated that he was willing to defy his father. It turned out she was such a beautiful woman, a typical case of loving beauty more than power.

If that was the case, things would be much easier to handle.

Even if Qiao Xianglan came to his house, it would be understandable, but if Zhang Yuanyun's big mouth started talking, wouldn't it all be exposed?

Unfortunately, what he feared came true. Just as he was about to finish work, Qiao Xianglan really arrived.

Wearing such a sexy outfit, she could drive anyone crazy! Although he was prepared, he still felt a headache when he saw Qiao Xianglan appear.

While a sexy beauty was pleasing to the eye, it was awkward in this situation, especially since she was his sister-in-law.

The biggest headache was how to explain to his wife why he suddenly started losing weight again.

Qiao Xianglan was serious. She was determined to turn Liu Hao, the fat man, into a strong one, or she wouldn't have come here.

"Sister-in-law... you really came. Where's Brother Jin? If I had known you were coming, we could have come together last night." Liu Hao smiled, quickly putting on a friendly face. Since he called her sister-in-law, she wouldn't make things difficult for him, right?

Damn Cai Jin, he could have just come alone, but he brought his woman too!

How could Qiao Xianglan have expected Liu Hao to call her sister-in-law?

Her eyelashes fluttered, and her ears turned red.

She had heard this many times but still couldn't get used to it.

This guy must be mistaking her for her sister...

Sigh, being fat had its benefits. Since losing weight, many people couldn't tell her apart from her sister because they looked so alike.

"Stop calling me that. That's my sister, not me." Qiao Xianglan, though embarrassed, patiently explained, "I'm here representing the club. Starting today, your weight loss plan will be implemented. To ensure you lose weight on schedule, I will be staying in Yinzhou long-term."

"Shh—" Liu Hao was anxious! He didn't expect Qiao Xianglan to bring this up in the office. If this continued, wouldn't people know he was playing soccer? He looked around and, seeing no one nearby, sighed in relief, "Let's talk after work... Sister-in-law."

"But I'm not your sister-in-law..." Qiao Xianglan was annoyed. She had explained so clearly, but this guy still called her sister-in-law.

"Cough, cough." A coughing sound came from outside the door, followed by the sound of high heels.

Zhang Yuanyun... Liu Hao's heart sank. He quickly winked at Qiao Xianglan, "Sister-in-law, let's talk over dinner with Brother Jin later..."

A blob of bright white fat wobbled past the door. Liu Hao didn't need to look; he just needed to smell the strong, pungent scent of makeup to know it was Zhang Yuanyun...

Who knew what rumors would spread tomorrow!

They say some women are very smart, but often the smartest women are the ones who cause the most trouble. Liu Hao thought Qiao Xianglan was like that.

In short, don't get too close to women, and don't argue with them.

Qiao Xianglan coming to Yinzhou was a done deal, and losing weight was a certainty.

The most fortunate thing for Liu Hao, who was half-believing, was that Qiao Xianglan wouldn't really follow him home, or he'd never be able to explain it.

But Liu Hao didn't know that these days, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn't clear his name. First, the Yellow River was almost dry, and second, the water was too dirty, so no matter how much he washed, he'd still be yellow...

Qiao Xianglan checked into the Dolphin Hotel in Yinzhou, which was very close to Liu Hao's home. Clearly, she had planned ahead and found a hotel before coming.

If he went to the Dolphin Hotel regularly, what would people say if they saw him?

Yinzhou was a relatively traditional city. As people often said, if a woman was seen frequently entering and leaving a hotel, she was definitely meeting a man; if a man was seen frequently entering and leaving a hotel, he was definitely meeting a lover...

There was no way around it; the local customs were like that. Even if you dressed a bit outlandishly or wore heavy makeup, you might be mistaken for a prostitute...

Liu Hao hesitated at the hotel entrance for a while, then finally bit the bullet and went in.

When he came out, he had a VIP fitness card in his hand...

Yes, to prevent misunderstandings, he decided to get a fitness card here. If he was misunderstood, he could use it as a shield...

Although his wife, Zhang Yu, was a very reasonable person, women would never allow their men to have improper relationships with other women, even if the relationship was originally normal, it could easily become abnormal.

Liu Hao had encountered this many times, so he always cared about his 'image'.

For soccer, he agreed.

Back home, Liu Hao felt guilty.

Zhang Yu had prepared a table full of seafood, which made his mouth water.

His son was eating with his mouth full of oil, but Liu Hao hadn't touched his chopsticks, wondering if he should enjoy the meal first, but afraid of breaking his promise.

Since he had promised to lose weight, he should restrain himself, right?

"Honey, why aren't you eating? No appetite?" Zhang Yu put a large shrimp in his bowl, already peeled.

"I have a big appetite, but I just promised my boss to lose weight..." He had to make up a half-true story.

"Wow, before, when I asked you to lose weight, you refused, but now that your boss asks, you agree."

"Ah, I don't want to, but my boss said I'm too fat to play for the team. If I don't lose weight, I won't have a chance for promotion... You know, the boss is the boss." Liu Hao held his chin with his left hand and tapped the shrimp with his right hand.

"Shrimp, shrimp, it's not that I don't want to eat you..."

"But it's not that extreme, right? You can still eat meat, right?" Zhang Yu was surprised. "I saw a fat guy who looks like you playing in the China League, and he hasn't lost weight. Your boss is too strict."

"Ah? Which fat guy?" Liu Hao pretended not to know, but in his heart, he thought his wife was quite interested in soccer lately. But wife, you're talking about the same person...

"The fat guy who played for the Super Team last time, now he's a player for Qingdao Zhongneng. Didn't I tell you before?"

"He's not as handsome as me..." Liu Hao's eyes darted. "But, I don't care about fat guys. I want to know if you're betting on soccer again? No wonder the food is so rich today..."

"Don't talk nonsense in front of the child. Be professional. This is just enriching our leisure life, entertainment, you know? By the way, how exactly did your boss tell you to lose weight? You look so serious."

"Ah... it's hard to explain... You might think the fat guy on TV looks happy, but he might have his own troubles." Liu Hao put down his chopsticks, took out a neatly folded white A4 paper from his pocket, and slowly unfolded it, handing it to Zhang Yu.

Wow!

Sure enough, Zhang Yu was stunned. She had never seen such a bizarre diet plan.

But a moment later, she smiled brightly.

"Honey... I support you... the boss's decision!"

What?!

"Why!" Liu Hao was upset. How could she side with others? She was his wife, and she could accept such a bizarre diet plan.

"Ha ha, it saves money. If you eat vegetables every day, how much can we save? Also, I haven't seen the handsome you from years ago. It's a good opportunity..."

"Can you be more realistic? Men are like flowers at forty, I'm still a bud. I have at least ten more years of youth. Even if I gain a bit of weight, I'm not fully mature yet..." Liu Hao shouted, "By the way, a college classmate is getting married next week, and I have to go to Qingdao."

"Again? You've been on business trips every week recently. This time, you're going to a wedding! Hum... No, I don't care if you're on a business trip or going to a wedding. I'm going with you this time!"

Liu Hao was in trouble. He shouldn't have said he was going to a wedding. He couldn't always go to Qingdao for weddings!

In the office, he could chat with Yu Baojin, but at home, saying the same thing to Zhang Yu was a blunder. What would he say next time?

Liu Hao's face turned into a bitter gourd, but Zhang Yu saw it differently.

"Hum, you don't want to, do you? After all these years of marriage, when have you ever taken us on a trip? You just go out to play soccer and drink with friends, and spend time with your boss, never thinking about the family..."

Liu Hao was a soft-hearted guy, and his wife's words made sense. His mind raced.

"Oh! You're right! I'm ashamed to call myself your husband... I was just worried about your pregnancy and thought it wasn't suitable for long trips. Actually, I've been planning to take you to Qingdao to rest during your pregnancy. Qingdao is a beautiful place, and the children born there will be beautiful too."

Thinking about it, Liu Hao felt this wasn't convincing enough and continued, "You know, my friend's wife is also pregnant. Pregnant women get bored easily. You have experience with this. A few days ago, my friend and I discussed it and thought it would be good to bring you over to stay with her and share pregnancy tips..."

Who would believe that? Liu Hao was sweating from the lie.

He had told a huge, ridiculous lie...

"But honey, a person's goal shouldn't always change. For example, you haven't gotten your driver's license yet, right? I think the primary goal should be to get your license. If your belly gets bigger, it won't be suitable to get your license, and that will delay it until next year..."

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