CHAPTER 856: CHAPTER 856: WHO HOLDS THE GREATER POWER? (5)

Now that Ou Shihua suddenly changed his mind, it goes without saying he must have returned home and seen his wife. Ou Chunhua must have said something to make him change his original intentions.

"It doesn’t matter," Xiao Shulan said, feigning calmness. "Even if he’s fond of my elder sister’s daughter, the controlling stake of the Xiao Family’s assets is now in my hands. My sister is no longer here. Seeking out my elder sister’s daughter is useless; sooner or later, they’ll have to come back to me."

At that time, Xiao Shulan indeed did not yet know that Gu Nuan would accompany Zhao Mengjin to meet the Ou Family.

Because even the Ou Family themselves did not know that Zhao Mengjin would have Gu Nuan accompany her.

The restaurant chosen for the son’s arranged meeting was the most famous vegetarian eatery in the city.

It’s said that this lady from the Zhao Family, who chatted on the plane last time, appears to be someone who places great importance on physical exercise and healthy eating. It seems it’s because of her violin studies, which require frequent stage appearances, necessitating she maintain her figure well.

Ou Chunhua thought it over and decided it was best to cooperate with the other party by booking a vegetarian restaurant. Clearly, she was quite fond of Zhao Mengjin.

After all, someone like Zhao Mengjin, already with some fame as a wealthy socialite, would be desirable as a daughter-in-law for any prestigious family.

The Ou Family, the three of them, ready to go, arrived at the vegetarian restaurant about ten minutes early, as the hosts.

Because the restaurant was indeed famous, and it was dinnertime, the prime time for city dwellers to dine out, by not even seven o’clock the place was bustling with cars, with many guests who could not secure a table negotiating with the reception and waitstaff.

Ou Chunhua relied on her own connections just to barely secure a table.

There were no private rooms here, just partitions.

Because of this, Ou Shihua frowned more than once.

It was not until they reached a secluded corner, shielded by two large antique screens on both sides, that the privacy improved significantly, and only then did Ou Shihua’s frown slightly ease. However, he still harbored resentment toward his wife.

He wondered if perhaps they were trying too hard to please the girl’s side.

Ou Chunhua disagreed and showed her husband Zhao Mengjin’s public performance material to prove that she was not mistaken in her judgment.

While the couple was deeply immersed in the girl’s information, Ou Yanan sat quietly to the side.

What girl?

He had no interest at all, especially given the current complicated situation, he couldn’t possibly care about such matters. His suggestion of this lady from the Zhao Family was simply to placate Ou Shihua.

Besides, he knew Gu Nuan had just returned from a business trip, had contact with the Zhao Family, and seemed to have a good relationship with them. These considerations, naturally, were beyond the comprehension of Ou Shihua and Ou Chunhua.

By seven, there was still no sign of anyone.

Ou Chunhua was a bit worried and asked the accompanying person to go out and have a look. She feared the lady from the Zhao Family might be stuck in traffic or was not familiar with the area as she wasn’t often in the country, and may have taken the wrong way.

Luckily, her worries seemed unwarranted as shortly thereafter, figures appeared at the restaurant entrance.

Ou Chunhua nearly extended her fingers to point exuberantly at her husband, pointing out the young woman in the crowd who was as beautiful as a fairy—exactly their ideal daughter-in-law, Zhao Mengjin.

But the happiness was short-lived.

Ou Shihua saw another woman walking alongside Zhao Mengjin and asked, "And who is she? Her sister?"

Gu Nuan looked so young, it was obvious she couldn’t be Zhao Mengjin’s elder.

Ou Chunhua’s face stiffened, already unable to utter any sound.