Qian didn't refuse, accepted the check, exchanged a few polite words, and left as someone came to see Mrs. Li. She agreed to come back in the evening.
Balan was waiting outside, intending to take Qian back. However, as she thought about his chatter in the car, she found an excuse about visiting a friend to turn him down. Instead of going home, she took a cab directly to Zheng Xu's house in Lishi.
Initially, she should have gone to her elder brother, but he seemed to be busy doing business out of town recently, probably too occupied to spare time. Coincidentally, Zheng Xu had called her this morning, saying he was in Lishi and asking when she could meet. This matter was best suited for Zheng Xu.
At Zheng Xu's place, Qian went upstairs. When Zheng Xu opened the door, she was taken aback upon seeing him.
"What are you staring at?! Haven't seen a handsome guy before?!" Zheng Xu got irritated by her gaze.
