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"Pearl is right, this wine is not bad, I've never had it before." Wu Qiang listened to Song Pearl's words and instead of focusing on the dishes, he began to praise the wine. "Is this a specialty from your hometown?" he asked Zhang Yunye.
Zhang Yunye shook his head with a smile. "I got this wine by chance; the winemaker doesn't sell it. I managed to get my hands on two bottles!"
Song Pearl silently looked at Zhang Yunye, wondering where that Demon Lock Tower was, and how this kind of wine could be found there. Wasn't it something that everyone could drink? When she entered, there was nothing unusual!
Only she drank it, and although she didn't reveal her true form, it was Zhang Yunye who let her go after encountering Qing Wenyu?
This stubborn and elusive person must be questioned thoroughly.
Yao Zhang Yunye was someone who captured demons; he sealed her Demon Soul. When did he realize she was a demon? Yet he told her she wasn't, just that it was an illness.
Now that she had regained her demonic consciousness, could he see through it?
"Pearl has studied cooking and follows the steps in the recipe, so it's normal for these dishes to be slightly undercooked due to lack of practical experience. The wild chickens from the mountains can't be cooked the same way as the ones from an Ecological Aquaculture Farm. It seems she still doesn't know!" Wu Qiang said to Zhang Yunye.
Is the problem really about cooking time? Song Pearl lowered her head in thought, finding Wu Qiang's reasoning valid. However, she didn't taste anything undercooked; could it be that her palate was different from others?
Thinking of this made her nervous again. She looked up and saw Zhang Yunye giving her a playful smile.
She returned the smile but insisted on taking the few dishes they deemed undercooked back to the kitchen for reprocessing.
"After being married for so long, they still haven't learned how to cook; it's clear these two have no idea how to live! They seem to get along well, but I can't figure out how that's possible," Wu Qiang shook his head.
"Pearl is too undemanding; she can't even tell!" Zhang Yunye laughed.
"It shows that Song Shiting and his wife didn't take good care of her; after all, she's not their biological child..."
Song Pearl went to the kitchen while Wu Qiang and Zhang Yunye continued drinking and chatting.
"As long as you feel good about it, that's enough," Zhang Yunye said. "Zhang Pearl is different from others; her brain has been injured, and there are some things she will definitely need to learn slowly before she can understand."
"At this rate, by the time she learns to live, that man might have already been taken away by someone else... It's all my fault for coming back too late. If she hadn't been hurt, she might have already had children," Wu Qiang seemed to be talking to himself.
Zhang Yunye didn't want to dwell on Wu Qiang's worries, but Song Pearl, who was carrying dishes and just reached the door, happened to overhear his words.
It turned out that it wasn't just her considering the issue of children; others simply hadn't discussed it in front of her!
"What about Dad? If I learn, will the man be taken away?" Song Pearl laughed as she stepped inside and placed the dishes back on the table. "This time, you all should try it again!"
"I think to win a man's heart, you must first win his stomach. You need to learn quickly!" Wu Qiang said with a smile.
"Qing Wenyu isn't that kind of glutton!" Song Pearl didn't expect these two men, one old and one young, to discuss marital relationships so openly. She defended herself with a smile, "Wanyu isn't even married yet; please don't instill such a patriarchal mindset in him."
"Wanyu?" Wu Qiang was taken aback for a moment, clearly hearing this name for the first time. "Oh, you have another name called Wanyu?" He laughed and said to Song Pearl, "Wanyu is quite something; he was like this when I met him!"
Looking at Wu Qiang's cheerful expression, Song Pearl suddenly wondered why he had such strong acceptance and was not curious or afraid of someone he had known for so long without any change.
Thinking this way, she asked him directly.
When Wu Qiang heard her question, the smile on his face faded, and he motioned for Song Pearl to sit down beside him.
"You might not believe me," he said slowly, "but I died once and came back to life. After coming back, I met this strange young man named Zhang Yunye, and we became good friends..."
Listening to Wu Qiang's account, Song Pearl didn't show much surprise. Some things she had seen from Amber, while others she had heard from Zhang Yunye.
What she never expected was that Wu Qiang was actually a reincarnated soul.
"Actually, I..." Song Pearl took off the Amber hanging around her neck. "I've seen your situation in this." She no longer avoided Zhang Yunye and spoke frankly.
"Amber?" Wu Qiang held the bead up to examine it but found nothing unusual. He returned it to Song Pearl. "Maybe your mother is watching over you from beyond; keep it safe!"
Song Pearl glanced at Zhang Yunye and put the Amber back around her neck.
She thought about the idea that her soul was a fish, that she had the ability to protect herself. However, this notion had already been denied by Zhang Yunye, and there were medical records to prove it.
If she went out, it would only make Wu Qiang think that she was still unwell.
"Even though you married Qing Wenyu, I don't have high hopes for your marriage. The memories of your past life are like a thorn; I'm always worried that the same situation will happen again. You've been married to Qing Wenyu for two years now, your wish has been fulfilled, so why not get a divorce..."
Song Pearl opened her mouth slightly but couldn't find the words.
Wu Qiang had been beating around the bush just to persuade her to divorce Qing Wenyu.
"Qing Wenyu won't divorce me; he hasn't done anything wrong, and I don't want to divorce him." Song Pearl picked up the juice on the table and took a few sips to calm her heart.
"You see, Zhang Yunye is much better than him. If you two are together, I won't have to worry about anything. When you had that incident with Qing Wenyu, I agreed to your marriage just so you wouldn't bear the shame of the scandal. Now that time has passed, if Qing Wenyu truly cares for Song Zhenbao, then let him go."
"No! I won't let go." Song Pearl felt a surge of anger rising within her; she didn't understand why Wu Qiang thought this way. "This is our own matter; Dad, don't worry about it. Since we are together, we won't abandon each other. Maybe you don't understand what responsibility means between a husband and wife!"
Her words were blunt and cold, hitting Wu Qiang where it hurt.
"Zhang Yunye, did you put some kind of spell on my dad?" Song Pearl's gaze turned to Zhang Yunye, who was innocently eating vegetables nearby. "You haven't come for over two years; what's your purpose in showing up this time?"
"I have no purpose; I don't want to marry you," Zhang Yunye replied with an attitude like a cynical neighbor. "I just came to see if the chairman is living well, that's all!"
"He is no longer the chairman, why do you still call him that?" Song Pearl's smile gradually faded. "It seems like you two are hiding some secrets from me?"
"Let's eat, let's eat!" Wu Qiang, seeing the usually gentle Song Pearl getting angry, rubbed his chin and urged them to eat.
Song Pearl was not unreasonable, and the atmosphere became harmonious once again.
A sound came from the door, followed by a soft and sweet female voice, "Dad, are we eating yet?"
It was Song Zhenbao's voice. Although they had returned to their respective families, she still referred to Wu Qiang as "Dad." Especially after she returned with gifts to apologize to Wu Qiang and received his forgiveness, she had become even more accustomed to this title.
"It looks like I arrived just in time for dinner!" Song Zhenbao smiled as she entered the room and placed the gifts aside.
Wu Qiang invited Song Zhenbao to sit down, and Song Pearl went to add another set of chopsticks and a bowl.
"Not busy today? Why did you come over at this time?" Wu Qiang asked Song Zhenbao with a beaming smile.
"I had a break this morning. After shopping at the mall, I thought it had been a while since I last visited you, so I came over to see you," Song Zhenbao replied with a smile as she accepted the bowl and chopsticks that Song Pearl handed her.
"I didn't expect you to have other guests." She glanced at Zhang Yunye. "Isn't this Pearl's friend? She stayed here last time too, right? I remember my Amber went missing when I came looking for her here; I didn't realize it actually belonged to Pearl..."
Her eyes sparkled with a light smile as she casually recalled the past, seemingly very happy.
Having just learned Wu Qiang's secret, Song Pearl looked at his attitude towards Song Zhenbao and suddenly felt it was somewhat unreal. Must one always wear a mask and act like this?
But she and Song Zhenbao also behaved this way in front of outsiders—good sisters, close as can be. Even if something happened in the future, no one would suspect anything.
Thinking of this, her heart sank. Would she, Song Zhenbao, and Qing Wenyu always have to remain in such a relationship?
Song Zhenbao talked about work with Wu Qiang, her excitement evident.
"The second phase of the Resort is about to restart, and there will be a major overhaul at Song Family Village. After two years of effort, the villagers' perspectives have finally broadened. This will definitely align with your initial expectations..."
Initially, Wu Qiang had envisioned the Resort as a gift for his daughter.
Now, however, the Resort is in the hands of Song Zhenbao. Although it has officially merged with the Qing Family, is Song Zhenbao showing off to Wu Qiang or to Song Pearl?
Zhang Yunye listened quietly to Song Zhenbao's introduction.
"The Resort continues to expand and has purchased several adjacent plots of land, extending along the coastline. The area west of Song Family Village is basically uninhabited now, and the Ecological Aquaculture Farm will also expand... The hunting grounds will be expanded as well, and we will introduce some new Wildlife... The future target visitors will mainly be wealthy individuals and thrill-seekers willing to spend money on adventures... We aim to enhance the international reputation of Jinshan Resort..."
"This plan is quite ambitious!" Wu Qiang nodded. "Utilizing local resources is key; develop what you have advantages in. This isn't a true wilderness area, and the Wildlife has been specially bred, ensuring visitor safety. Great! This massive project means you'll all be working hard for a while! Is funding sufficient?"
"Funding is not an issue; several banks are eager to partner with us, the Qing Family!” Song Zhenbao said with a smile. “Pearl, you’ll have your work cut out for you; the new Wildlife introduced to the Ecological Aquaculture Farm will rely on your expertise!”
"Sounds good! Recently, our breeding projects have repeatedly failed, and the research institute plans to bring in a batch of rare animals, which aligns perfectly with your plans!" Song Pearl responded with a smile. "What rare birds and beasts do you intend to introduce?"
At that moment, Song Zhenbao's gaze fell upon two snake figures on the wall.
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