Wang Xiaoqiang quickly changed into the matching outfit for couples in the dressing room, then stepped out, shamelessly twirling twice in front of the mirror, and approached Jiang Dapeng, insolently saying to him, "Director Jiang, how about this matching outfit?"

"It's fine, but it just doesn't suit you…" Jiang Dapeng was already in a foul mood, but to his surprise, Wang Xiaoqiang had to embarrass him, and a sinister smile crossed his face before he immediately retaliated.

"I think it's quite nice," said the sales clerk, who didn't recognize Jiang Dapeng. She didn't care about any director ranking, and straightforwardly spoke up, "Plus, this matching outfit is suitable for people in their twenties, youthful and vibrant…"

The sales clerk wasn't buttering up, but simply stating the truth. Wang Xiaoqiang indeed looked young and energetic in that matching outfit, and in fact, this style and color scheme of matching outfits are targeted at young couples, not quite appropriate for those over thirty.

Jiang Dapeng wanted to take a jab at Wang Xiaoqiang but was rebutted by the sales clerk instead. To him, her words were not only an appreciation of Wang Xiaoqiang but also a sarcasm toward him as an older man, as he was indeed over a decade older than Wang Xiaoqiang.

Overcome with shame and anger, he lost concern for his image and scolded the sales clerk, "You're just a little sales clerk, what business do you have chiming in here! When was it your place to speak?!"

Having been promoted to chief and used to superiority at work, the slightest inconvenience would make him erupt, and he was accustomed to reprimanding his subordinates at the bureau. That habit kicked in, and he ended up berating the sales clerk.

At the Eastern District Public Security Bureau, he was in charge, no one dared to defy him, but here, as just an ordinary citizen, the sales clerk didn't give him the least bit of face, throwing a contemptuous glance at Jiang Dapeng and retorting, "What's wrong with being a 'little sales clerk'? At least, I wouldn't be so conceited like you... Even as a director, you don't act the part!"

"You…" Jiang Dapeng couldn't tolerate such mockery and his body trembled with rage. Pointing at the sales clerk, he blurted out "you" but couldn't muster a reply, and in the end, he issued a warning, "Watch out, I'll complain about you…"

"It's just a job; I don't care. As long as you, the great director, don't mind damaging your image, go ahead and complain," the sales clerk shrugged with an indifferent attitude.

Jiang Dapeng's eyes were about to split with fury, yet he felt powerless. As the sales clerk said, to her, it was just a job, which she could afford to lose, whereas he was a director who represented the image of the People's Public Security. If this matter got out, it would indeed be tarnishing his image. These days, spreading news online was fast and convenient.

As Jiang Dapeng stood in embarrassment, the sales clerk turned to Wang Xiaoqiang with a beaming smile, "Sir, you look really young and handsome in this suit, it matches your girlfriend perfectly. Look at this couples' outfit…"

"I'll take it!" Wang Xiaoqiang decisively said, waving his hand grandly. Then he flipped his right hand and tossed a bank card to the sales clerk, "Swipe the card!" It was the same one he had been holding to prevent loss while he was changing clothes.

"Oh, my!" The sales clerk's eyes lit up as she immediately caught the card, "You're so generous, Sir! You're too handsome!"

Witnessing this scene, Jiang Dapeng's eyes turned green with jealousy. He had intended to offer to pay for others, but who would have thought that Wang Xiaoqiang would just ignore him and whip out a bank card, instantly earning the sales clerk's flurry of compliments.

What the heck, is this some backwoods farm? Do farmers even have this much clout?

Jiang Dapeng brooded, giving Wang Xiaoqiang a venomous look, and then left without a word of farewell, utterly disregarding his image.

Seeing Jiang Dapeng leave, Xu Qingxue sighed with relief. Among her many suitors, Jiang Dapeng was the most insistent and crazed one. Two years ago, on her birthday, this guy had brazenly presented her with a bouquet of roses in front of all her colleagues.

She was really a bit swayed at the time, but when she saw him entering a bar with a woman in his arms the following night, combined with her colleagues' assessment of him as a "playboy," Xu Qingxue's fleeting interest vanished, and she completely dismissed the thought of dating him.

But unexpectedly, Jiang Dapeng was still not giving up, still harboring fantasies about Xu Qingxue. Although she was somewhat annoyed by his persistence, considering that Jiang Dapeng hadn't done anything excessive, she hadn't openly cut ties with him. Now, fortunately, through this incident, he should thoroughly give up, which couldn't be better.

Seeing Xu Qingxue looking a bit dazed, Wang Xiaoqiang whispered, "What's wrong, Little Xue? Do you think the couple's outfits don't suit us? If you feel they're not right, we can change into something else..."

"No, no, they're very suitable!" Xu Qingxue snapped back to reality, her face flushed as she spoke, and then suddenly with a look of surprise, she quietly asked... "What, what did you call me?"

"Little Xue, is that not okay?" Wang Xiaoqiang said very naturally.

"I'm older than you!" Xu Qingxue felt sweet inside, but outwardly she put on an air of being unable to accept it.

"Then how about I call you Daxue instead? Hehe!" Wang Xiaoqiang leaned close to Xu Qingxue's face, revealing a mischievous smile.

"Go to hell, you!" Xu Qingxue gave Wang Xiaoqiang a sideways glance and turned to head towards the cashier's desk.

Although Wang Xiaoqiang had been the one to pull out his bank card first and pay for the couple's outfits, Xu Qingxue ended up covering the bill for his Roman Suit. There was no way Wang Xiaoqiang could wrestle her out of it.

With the business smoothly handled, the pair returned to the Xu Family house together, where Wang Xiaoqiang received a warm welcome from the couple, Xu Yongqian and his wife.

Spotting Liu Yueying with an apron tied around her waist, Wang Xiaoqiang knew Xu Qingxue hadn't exaggerated earlier; Liu Yueying's illness had healed thanks to his treatment. Otherwise, with her condition, she wouldn't just be unable to do chores in the kitchen, but would even have trouble walking.

Besides this discovery, Wang Xiaoqiang also noticed that the family's warmth towards him had only increased, not diminished, from before.

"Little did he know, Xu Qingxue's menstrual irregularities were no secret in the Xu family. Every month she would suffer for several days, and her parents' hearts ached for her. They paid close attention to their daughter's health and the last time Xu Qingxue had her period, the unusual normalcy caught Liu Yueying's attention.

When she asked about it, Xu Qingxue had no reason to hide anything from her mother and told her straight out about Wang Xiaoqiang's treatment."

Wang Xiaoqiang had not only cured Liu Yueying's illness but also helped relieve Xu Qingxue's menstrual problems. This was a double favor. Now that he was visiting their home, how could they not be enthusiastic?

Lunchtime was approaching, and the meals were ready. A big table full of dishes was already set and as the two entered, the housekeeper began bringing the dishes to the table one after another.

"Kunpeng is quite busy today and can't come to sit with us, Little Qiang, I hope you understand!" Xu Yongqian said apologetically, leading Wang Xiaoqiang to the dining table.

"It's okay, no need to be so polite. With him being such a high-ranking official, I'd actually feel more uneasy if he were here," Wang Xiaoqiang replied as his eyes swept across the table. Loaded with a bounty of delicacies, the spread was even more lavish than the last time he had visited; the steamed red fish at the center of the table quickly caught Wang Xiaoqiang's attention.

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It's necessary to explain that the day before yesterday, my family started harvesting wheat, and by yesterday afternoon, we had finished harvesting, but it was exhausting. Before the harvest, I had already been suffering from enteritis, and the fierce sun just made it worse. I was so dehydrated from diarrhea that my family urged me to get an IV drip, but I didn't go.

I thought I could tough it out and didn't want to waste the money, considering we're not a wealthy family. Now you probably understand why the updates have been halved these past two days. I've seen people mention it in the book review section, so I felt it was necessary to explain. If anything happens in the future, I'll take a leave to inform everyone.

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