Chapter 656

After the meal, Shen Xing drove the group to the hospital.

High-end private hospitals differ greatly from ordinary hospitals in appearance. This was Guang Rong's first time visiting such a hospital, and as soon as he got out of the car, he couldn't help but ask: "Sister, is this a hospital?"

"This is a private hospital. There are many in Shengang, but ordinary folks still prefer to go to public hospitals because the prices are cheaper."

"The environment here is good, and the service is good too. Aunt is recovering very well."

As she spoke, Shen Ci patted Guang Rong on the shoulder: "Let's go, let's go in. Aunt is probably already waiting for you."

Entering the inpatient department, Shen Ci brought Guang Rong to the ward. When they reached the entrance, the ward door was suddenly pulled open from the inside.

"Big Aunt!"

Seeing Shen Jingjing, Guang Rong shouted excitedly, rushed up, and hugged his big aunt.

Shen Jingjing realized who it was and said with a smile: "Our Guang Rong is here. You're so cold, Longcheng is chilly, right? Hurry in, your mom is inside!"

Shen Yingying inside seemed to have heard the noise and was already walking out on her own.

She had recovered very well after the surgery, and her normal life was basically unaffected. Plus, with the hospital's balanced, scientific, and reasonable nutritional diet, Shen Yingying hadn't lost weight; she had even become a bit rounder.

Of course, Shen Jingjing also deserved credit, as she would bring delicious food to her sister every few days.

"Mom!"

Seeing his mother, Guang Rong hurried to meet her, observing her condition immediately.

Although he could see her on video calls every day, only now, seeing her in person, did he completely set his mind at ease.

"Did your brother and sister go to pick you up? Have you eaten?"

"I've eaten. My sister took me to her high-end club for Chinese food, it was so delicious!"

Hearing this, Shen Yingying couldn't help but look at Shen Ci and smile slightly. Shen Ci invited everyone to sit down and talk.

The group sat down on the sofa, and Guang Rong looked around before asking: "Where's Dad?"

"Your dad went to help out at your brother Xingxing's esports base. He usually finishes his work in the afternoon, goes home to shower, and then comes over to take care of me here in the evening."

As she spoke, Shen Yingying laughed herself: "I feel like I don't even need anyone to take care of me now. I can eat and move around, just like before. It's just that the doctor said it's best to finish the observation period before being discharged."

Shen Jingjing chimed in from the side: "We'll definitely be able to be discharged before the New Year. I was just discussing with your mom that we should spend the New Year together in Longcheng this year."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ci and the other children all showed joy on their faces.

"That would be great!" Shen Ci was very happy, because when they were in Shengang, every year during the New Year, Aunt and Uncle had to go back to Uncle's family home to celebrate. This was a rule that had always existed in Uncle's family—that a son must return home for the New Year. So for all these years, although the two families were as close as one, they had always spent the New Year separately.

Guang Rong was also happy: "Finally, I can spend the New Year with Big Aunt. I don't like going back to my grandma's house for the New Year."

As he spoke, he curled his lip, feeling sorry for his mother: "Every time we go back for the New Year, my mom has to cook the reunion dinner for the whole family. They always say my mom runs a roast meat shop and is the best at cooking. Don't they cook at home usually? Do they just drink the northwest wind?"

"Guang Rong." Shen Yingying patted him and shook her head slightly, signaling him to stop talking.

In fact, the Shen Ci family knew the situation, because Shen Yingying had a relatively strong personality. She definitely wasn't happy at first, so she would complain every year.

But complaining was one thing; she still did what needed to be done. During the New Year, she wouldn't cause a scene at her in-laws' house, as she had to consider He Bin's face.

He Bin wanted to speak up for her but was stopped by her. Over time, after twenty years of marriage, she had actually gotten used to the matter of cooking the reunion dinner for the New Year.

Shen Ci also felt sorry for her aunt and immediately looked at her mother and aunt: "Mom, Aunt, it's rare for us to spend the New Year together this year, so we should really enjoy the time together. The custom in Longcheng for New Year's Eve is to eat dishes and drink alcohol from the afternoon until the evening, then wrap dumplings in the evening, and cook the dumplings and set off firecrackers exactly at midnight."

"I think it's always troublesome for so many people to prepare meals. Shui Yun Jian launches a 'customized reunion dinner' every year. We can just have our dinner at my Shui Yun Jian. After we finish eating, we can go back together to watch the Spring Festival Gala, and later on, we can wrap dumplings and set off fireworks together!"

"That's a good idea!" Shen Jingjing nodded in agreement as soon as she heard it, holding her sister's hand and saying: "Let's both have a break for once and not cook!"

Shen Yingying was naturally happy: "Good, we'll listen to Aci's arrangements!"

"Longji Department Store."

After Jiang Yuanliang got out of the car, he went straight from the underground parking lot to the first floor. According to the location Ni Man sent him, he circled the first floor before finding Ni Man's designer brand store, "N&M."

The store was decorated with great style. This mall was positioned for the mid-to-high-end market, and the people who could shop here were all either wealthy or noble.

Jiang Yuanliang stood at the entrance and looked for a moment. There were a few customers inside picking out and trying on clothes. He saw Ni Man personally serving them, so he didn't rush in.

Until Ni Man took the initiative to spot him.

She lifted her lips to reveal a generous and bright smile. Her entire temperament was different from before, radiating a very obvious vitality and aura.

"Why don't you come in?"

Ni Man came to the entrance and looked at Jiang Yuanliang, asking.

Jiang Yuanliang was wearing a long black cashmere coat, with a suit underneath, which looked crisp and sharp on his tall frame. His entire presence was extraordinary.

But this time, Ni Man did not appear inferior in front of him, or rather, the sense of helplessness and the feeling of looking up to him that she originally had when facing Jiang Yuanliang had disappeared.

"I saw there were customers inside and didn't want to disturb you." Jiang Yuanliang spoke in a gentle tone: "You've been working on this brand for half a year, and it's finally up and running. How is it? Is business okay?"

Ni Man lowered her head and smiled shyly, then looked up at him: "To be honest, I'm not very good at doing business; I'm only good at design. But thanks to the help of a noble person, business is actually quite good. Since opening before New Year's Day, the daily turnover has far exceeded my expectations."

"A noble person?"

Ni Man nodded and blurted out without any concealment: "Sister Jingjing. She recommended my store to her wealthy friends. These noble ladies all like the clothes I design. The cheongsam and faux fur series are the most popular, and many pieces are sold every day. There are also those who specifically invite me to design styles for them individually, and the design fees are also quite considerable."

"Brother Yuanliang, I have to thank you for this. It's because of you that I had the honor of getting to know Sister Jingjing."

"To tell you the truth, the failure of my first attempt at building a brand hit me very hard. I was depressed for many years because of it, and I didn't even have the courage to try again. It was Jingjing who woke me up. She regained her own career at the age of 44. I'm not even thirty yet, so I think I should pull myself together."