Chapter 326: Chapter 326

Zhao Meimei’s hair wasn’t in great condition. The hairstylist suggested she cut it short to shoulder length, get the ends permed, and finally dye it. Peng Hui had naturally black and shiny hair, so she went straight for straightening and nutritional care. Qian Simeng originally had a medium-length ponytail. Without waiting for the hairstylist to offer advice, she proactively asked to cut it short, revealing her ears, with a middle-parted fringe covering the sides of her face, resulting in a cool and cute hairstyle.

The hair salon was located near Waterfront Flower City, a newly completed neighborhood with particularly good surroundings.

The three of them left the hair salon, deliberately winding through the complex intending to enter from the back gate, cross through the neighborhood, and head to a small accessory shop at the main entrance.

The three of them praised each other’s hairstyles, laughing and joking as they walked to the middle of the high-rise area of the neighborhood when Peng Hui suddenly stopped and grabbed Zhao Meimei and Qian Simeng by the arm.

Thus, the three almost simultaneously saw the figures emerging from the diagonally opposite stairway, backs turned to them, intimately holding each other.

Peng Hui signaled with her eyes and pouted: "Wait before going!"

Zhao Meimei looked at the two figures, feeling unfamiliar, and cluelessly turned to Peng Hui: "Who are they? Do you know them?"

The embrace between neck and waist showed a man who looked just over thirty. In the cold weather, he wore a crisp cashmere coat on top and casual suit pants below, holding a young and beautiful woman in his arms.

The two came out of the stairway affectionately. Unaware of what the woman said, the man turned his head with a smile and kissed her on the lips, showing the demeanor of someone in love. Fınd the newest release on novel-fire.net

In the instant the man turned his face, Qian Simeng was the first to recognize him, softly saying, "Peng Hui, it’s your brother-in-law!"

Zhao Meimei carefully identified the young woman; she wasn’t Peng Rui, but an unfamiliar woman.

She quietly asked, "Peng Hui, who is that woman? Does your sister know about this?"

"My sister definitely doesn’t know." Peng Hui stared blankly at her brother-in-law’s back for a few seconds and suddenly said, "Meimei, your phone has a high resolution, help me take some pictures, quick!"

Zhao Meimei complied. That day, she secretly took several photos, one of which was the clearest, capturing the two embracing and talking sweetly side by side.

Peng Hui then transferred all the photos to her own phone. After transferring, Peng Hui suddenly said, "You guys go shopping. I’m not going. I have something to do!"

After saying that, Peng Hui turned and ran towards the neighborhood’s back gate. Zhao Meimei and Qian Simeng chased after her for a couple of steps but gave up when they couldn’t catch up.

Qian Simeng asked worriedly, "Meimei, do you think Peng Hui will be alright?"

Zhao Meimei wasn’t sure either. After all, it was just a few secret photos. At most, Peng Hui might show the photos to her sister, leading to a big fight between her sister and brother-in-law. Beyond that, she couldn’t imagine what major incident might occur.

After Peng Hui left, Zhao Meimei and Qian Simeng picked a few accessories for her based on her usual preferences while shopping.

Zhao Meimei received a call from Shi Yang while shopping. He needed to go back to his hometown. Qian Jinqiu’s franchise was officially opening, and he planned to visit his parents as well, intending to stay a few days before returning.

Immediately, Zhao Meimei wore a bitter expression, hugging Qian Simeng and complaining, "My brother went to embrace the mistress, and I’m left to hold the empty room as the legitimate wife."

In the more than half a month leading up to the end of the year, all sales sectors hit a peak, with various discount promotions in full swing, sellers and buyers were equally excited and enthusiastic.

From Wednesday to the weekend, suddenly overnight, the official website of the brand car chain sales center in the southern district of the provincial city was flooded with dozens of complaint posts, all exposing the affair between sales manager Sun Yingyu and a salesperson in the store.

The posts, with pictures as evidence, stirred up a small-scale gossip wave within the entire brand company.

The posts were written in the perspective of a heartbroken mother, claiming to be the mother of Sun Yingyu’s wife, accusing him tearfully and bitterly of being a two-faced beast, using his position to seduce clients and exploit female store clerks, while discarding his wife like trash, describing everything in such detail that it could only be considered a moving plea for help.

The company’s dedicated internet department quickly intercepted the posts before they could spread any further.

However, the next day, new accounts began posting complaints on the official website again, the content a direct copy-paste from the previous day, and even on forums of all the cities and provinces where the brand’s stores were located, different accounts began deliberately spamming posts.

In no time, these posts with pictorial evidence were pushed to the top, causing quite a stir.

Come Monday of the following week, the final exam results were out. Zhao Meimei arrived early at school, knowing Peng Hui and Qian Simeng would sleep in, so she went to the teaching building alone to ask the teachers about the grades. Upon reaching the teacher’s office, she found out the report cards were with Zhang Jiahui.

Zhao Meimei peeked through the office door gap and saw only a few teachers chatting leisurely inside, as it was too early for other students to come inquire about grades.

To enter meant talking to Zhang Jiahui one-on-one, and to not enter meant idiotically waiting outside for someone to join and go in together, thus turning it into a group conversation.

Zhao Meimei didn’t hesitate much and chose the former. She knocked on the door and politely addressed, "Teacher," as she walked in.

Upon seeing Zhao Meimei, Zhang Jiahui was slightly surprised and immediately flashed a bright smile, waving at her, "What brings you here?"

Zhao Meimei: "... Aren’t the grades out today?"

Zhang Jiahui leaned in confidentially, "I already told your brother your grades over the phone last night."

Zhao Meimei gritted her teeth, feeling like a jar of old vinegar in her heart was shattered by a lightning bolt: "... Oh, really? My brother went back home and didn’t tell me."

Zhang Jiahui didn’t even need to check the report cards, directly listing Zhao Meimei’s scores. Finally, she regretfully added, "You did well, but didn’t get the scholarship. Work hard next term!" She handed a few original soundtrack CDs from her drawer, "These films have particularly authentic pronunciation. Take them home and listen carefully. If you can understand and repeat them from start to finish, you can directly apply for the CET 4 and 6 exams."

Though unwilling, Zhao Meimei reached out to take them, forcing a grateful smile, "Thank you, teacher."

Zhang Jiahui suddenly said, "Considering our relationship, don’t be so formal. Call me ’sis’ in private and ’teacher’ in front of others."

Zhao Meimei nodded stiffly, swallowing the words, her heart in turmoil as she turned to leave the office.