The lovely widow Gao Hui, with a touch of red on her cheeks, poured wine for Shen Qiang before sitting back down in her own seat. Seeing Shen Qiang staring intently at her without blinking, she couldn't help but smile softly and say, "Shen Qiang, my sister has actually graduated. She was the campus belle and got an internship after finding a job. Last time she came back, there was something urgent at home, so she didn't call to meet up with you."

Shen Qiang smiled, "Let's not talk about her today."

The charming widow with flushed cheeks said, "You're a good person, handsome, and successful at a young age. My sister will definitely like you, and as I've said, if I promised to introduce her to you as a girlfriend, I will definitely do so."

Shen Qiang smiled and changed the subject, "Let's eat dumplings."

Gao Hui smiled and then sat down at the table to eat dumplings.

After just one bite—

Her beautiful eyes instantly lit up.

"The dumpling skin is perfectly chewy, and the filling is so fragrant. Shen Qiang can actually make such delicious dumplings?"

She looked at Shen Qiang in surprise.

Although she wholeheartedly wanted to praise how delicious the dumplings were—

Her mouth simply couldn't stop.

Knowing that she had already eaten four dumplings and feeling that although she wanted to eat more, it was somewhat unseemly, the beautiful widow Gao Hui finally stopped, shy and embarrassed, she said, "Shen Qiang, I never expected that your family's secret recipe could be this amazing. These dumplings are so tasty that one simply can't stop eating them."

Shen Qiang said with a smile, "I'm glad you like them. Seasoning the filling is very important and can't be taken lightly. And since you've agreed to be my business partner, let's discuss the specific duties you'll be responsible for."

Still preoccupied with the dumplings, Gao Hui said, "Sure, you tell me."

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Starting tomorrow, you just need to prepare the filling and then watch others work. At least once a week, go shopping, visit the beauty salon, buy a new outfit, and then pick up your child and bring him back. Don't let him stay at the boarding school."

Upon hearing this, Gao Hui's face inexplicably reddened, and then with a raised eyebrow and a smile, she said, "This sounds like being kept."

Shen Qiang smiled, "This is what a happy life looks like."

Gao Hui shook her head with a smile, "But that would cost a lot of money, and it's not suitable for me."

Shen Qiang laughed, "I will take care of the expenses and the subsequent investments of the dumpling shop. Moreover, I believe that our dumplings will definitely make a lot of money."

The beautiful widow Gao Hui smiled and said, "Making money is certain, but I'm a bit afraid of being poor again, and I don't need to go to the beauty salon or buy too many clothes."

Shen Qiang looked at her with a smile and after a long silence said, "I like the woman who is full-figured, fair, and sensually plump. You've lost weight now, you look worn out, and you've gotten darker."

Gao Hui's face suddenly flushed, and then she stammered, "Shen Qiang, my sister is a hundred times prettier than me, and she hasn't had a boyfriend yet. I'll introduce her to you. You are of similar age and education, and she will like you."

Watching her face, nervous and uneasy, Shen Qiang took a deep breath and then said solemnly, "I hope you're doing well."

"I am," Gao Hui said, "I'm really doing well now, my days are very fulfilling."

Shen Qiang interrupted, "Are you really doing well? You're busy every day but don't make money, you can only sneak a glance at your son, and you're not able to stay by his side. I'm not a bad person, I just hope you can understand that in this world, other people also hope you can have a good life."

"So, will you agree?" Shen Qiang earnestly said, "You just prepare the fillings, let others handle everything else, and don't worry about money, I'll increase your investment in a moment."

Looking at Shen Qiang's earnest eyes, Gao Hui, who was slightly hesitant, took a while before saying, "Okay, I promise you, I'll do nothing except prepare the fillings."

Shen Qiang smiled and stretched out his pinky finger, saying, "Pinky promise."

The beautiful young woman, Gao Hui, blushed inexplicably and then shyly extended her pinky finger, tenderly hooking it around Shen Qiang's finger. With her head bowed, she whispered, "Thank you, Shen Qiang."

Noticing that Shen Qiang remained silent, she stole a glance at him and, seeing that he was watching her, she quickly turned her head away. Her cheeks now even redder, she murmured in a voice as soft as a mosquito's, "I'll go to the beauty salon."

Shen Qiang smiled upon hearing this, but just as he was about to speak,

The beautiful young woman, Gao Hui, suddenly withdrew her hand.

With her face still flushed, she softly said, "My younger sister is very beautiful. She graduated with a bachelor's degree and was the belle of her college. Many people pursued her, but none caught her fancy. I think she will definitely like you. The two of you are about the same age and would be well-suited."

Seeing that Shen Qiang watched her noncommittally,

She suddenly became flustered, "Also, it's getting late now, and I'm the only woman at home. It's not very appropriate to keep you here for too long."

Observing her somewhat panicked eyes,

Shen Qiang smiled, stood up, and said, "Since we've already agreed, then I'll take my leave. I'll come to see you another day."

Hearing this, Gao Hui felt a complex mix of emotions—embarrassment, timidity, and a touch of uncertainty. She said, "You could stay a little longer, you haven't finished eating..."

Shen Qiang glanced at the time and said, "It's past nine, indeed it's getting late. Although I know I won't be able to sleep when I get home, I should leave now."

As these words were spoken, the beautiful young woman, Gao Hui, who had accompanied Shen Qiang to the yard, shivered. As someone with experience, as a young widow, how could she possibly misunderstand the meaning behind Shen Qiang's words? Yet after her lips quivered, she pretended not to understand and escorted Shen Qiang to the gate.

After saying goodbye,

She stood at the door, silently watching Shen Qiang's departing figure, until he turned the corner of the street. Only then did she, with the gate now closed behind her, lean against the door, covering her chest with her hand and feeling her own rapid heartbeat. With a shy sigh, she murmured, "You won't be able to sleep, but actually, I'll have even more trouble sleeping... You are so outstanding, what right do I have to be with you? Only my sister is more suited for you..."

Outside the alley,

Shen Qiang, feeling somewhat conflicted, had just stepped out of the alley.

He immediately noticed a beautiful young girl in a pink dress with a rose blooming by her temple, standing under the dim streetlight, looking at him.

Shen Qiang recognized her at a glance as Jing Haotian's sister.

It was her who had used a body double to scare him in the underground parking garage a few days ago.

Quietly deploying his "Observing the Micro" ability, Shen Qiang confirmed with just one glance that this time, it wasn't a body double, but the girl herself.

Looking at Shen Qiang coldly, the stunningly beautiful young girl slowly approached him and said icily, "I used to think my brother had people try to kill this woman's husband because he was fond of the pretty young widow. Because she's lovely, capable, resilient, and not vain."

"So after my brother died, I tried to help her too."

Turning her head to look at Shen Qiang, the breathtakingly beautiful girl softly said, "But now I suddenly realize I was wrong. She's the woman you're fond of, and my brother's attempt on her husband's life and the resulting deadly disaster were all to help me obtain the 'Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra.'"

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