The Cannon Fodder Ex-Wife Changes to Take the Black Moonlight Script - Chapter 77
After staying home, Shang Shiqian learned online shopping.
She bought picture frames online and prepared to go out to develop photos.
Although the frame seller said they could develop a set of photos for free with the frame purchase, she worried they might recognize her and Wei Yixian and misuse their photos for publicity.
So developing them outside and having the shop delete the data was the safest option.
When Pu Feifei heard her plan, she laughed and said, “Developing photos? I know how to do that. Let me handle it.”
Shang Shiqian was surprised: “Sister Pu, you even know how to do this?”
“As a life secretary, how could I lack life skills!”
“With a monthly salary under a hundred thousand, I’d feel Sister Pu is underpaid.”
Pu Feifei smiled: “President Wei isn’t that stingy.”
Shang Shiqian: ?
Calling a hundred-thousand-yuan monthly salary stingy?
But when it came to money, Wei Yixian was indeed very generous to those around her.
As Shang Shiqian followed Pu Feifei to learn how to develop photos, a call came in.
“Sister Xiaomeng?”
Xiao Luomeng said, half-amused and half-exasperated, “You little ingrate, what about treating me to a meal as promised? You disappeared for so many days, I was worried Wei Yixian had imprisoned you!”
Shang Shiqian gasped, then realized: “Sorry, Sister Xiaomeng, I got busy and forgot.”
Last time Xiao Luomeng came to see her, they encountered a drunkard attacking her, and Xiao Luomeng bravely stepped in to help.
They ended up at the police station for investigation and nearly faced false assault charges.
Later, she learned from Wei Yixian that the drunkard had confessed, and Xiao Luomeng’s actions were deemed heroic, so the police wouldn’t pursue it.
And the time before that, she asked Xiao Luomeng to help Shang Xiaowu identify popping candy, resulting in both of them being investigated.
Xiao Luomeng had helped her a lot, and she’d been wanting to treat her to a meal.
But either Xiao Luomeng was busy, or the events around her birthday left her no time for anything else.
Fortunately, Xiao Luomeng called her.
Xiao Luomeng said, “Just kidding, don’t be so serious.”
Shang Shiqian asked, “Are you free lately, Sister Xiaomeng?”
“Yeah, finished with this busy period, I can relax for a couple of days.”
They didn’t chat idly, set a time for the meal, and hung up.
Soon after, Shang Xiaowu also called.
“Are you at Tianhao Garden? I still haven’t given you the gift from the day before yesterday.”
Shang Shiqian asked with a smile, “What gift?”
Shang Xiaowu snorted, thinking she was feigning ignorance.
“It’s the Go set that Shang Qiguan once used.”
Shang Shiqian pretended not to know: “You’re willing to give it to me?”
“Just asking if you want it.”
“Of course, if it’s from you, I’ll take it.”
Shang Xiaowu was delighted by the flattery. After hanging up, she happily went to the Go Room, packed a Go set in a box, and took it away.
Shang Yufeng stopped her: “Wait a moment.”
Shang Xiaowu froze.
Oh no, forgot about getting past Grandma.
“Grandma.”
“Where are you going?”
“To play with a friend.”
Shang Yufeng narrowed her eyes: “That friend at Tianhao Garden?”
Shang Xiaowu was surprised: “How did Grandma know?”
Before Shang Yufeng could answer, Shang Xiaowu put down the box, went over grinning to massage her shoulders, and said quite fawningly, “Heh, I forgot, Grandma sees and hears everything, sharp-eyed and perceptive, what could possibly escape your notice!”
Shang Yufeng shot her a sidelong glance and said, “You can go, but you have to wait until the assistant Xiao Hang arranged for you arrives.”
Shang Xiaowu’s expression fell. “Who knows when she’ll get here?”
“She’s already here. Aqing just went out to fetch her.”
Shang Xiaowu had no choice but to wait patiently.
A few minutes later, the housekeeper, Aunt Qing, brought a young woman dressed in retro Hong Kong-style clothing through the moon gate into the main hall.
The woman appeared to be around twenty-five years old, sporting a permed hairstyle that suited her retro Hong Kong-style outfit quite well.
The only flaw Shang Xiaowu noticed was her complexion, a sun-tanned shade from long-term outdoor work.
The woman took the initiative to introduce herself confidently: “Hello, everyone. My name is Gao Jin. Starting today, I will be serving as Ms. Shang Shidai’s assistant.”
Her voice was strong and resonant, her words crisp and clear, and she stood with the impeccable posture of a soldier.
“Hello, hello.” Shang Xiaowu hurriedly shook her hand, then turned back to ask Shang Yufeng, “Grandma, can I go out now?”
“Will you be back for dinner tonight?” Shang Yufeng asked.
“If I’m not coming back, I’ll let you know.”
Shang Xiaowu grabbed her handbag and rushed out the door.
Gao Jin glanced at Shang Yufeng, then calmly followed Shang Xiaowu.
Watching Shang Xiaowu’s hurried departure, Shang Yufeng shook her head helplessly.
Lanke weaved around her legs, meowing.
Just as she was about to pick up Lanke, she suddenly noticed the box Shang Xiaowu had left behind.
The box looked familiar. She lifted it and heard the sound of Go stones rattling inside.
Opening it, she confirmed it was a set of Go stones specifically, the Snow Mark 35 clam-shell Go stones that Shang Shiqian had used for many years.
This set was purchased when Shang Shiqian first competed in Japan. It was said that stones of this thickness and grade were quite rare.
After Shang Shiqian’s death, the Shang family had hardly touched her Go equipment.
Was Xiaowu planning to take this set to give to her friend?
What kind of friend had such prestige that she would offer Shang Shiqian’s keepsake as a gift?
…
It wasn’t until Shang Xiaowu had driven several kilometers away that she remembered she had left the gift at home.
If she went back now, she’d likely be caught red-handed by her grandmother, and she wouldn’t be able to explain why she had taken Shang Qiguan’s Go set.
After some thought, she decided against turning back, resolving to find another opportunity to deliver the gift another day.
When she arrived at Tianhao Garden, the security personnel at Wei Yixian’s residence inquired about the person in the passenger seat.
Only then did Shang Xiaowu realize there was someone accompanying her.
Shang Xiaowu: …
She stared at Gao Jin.
Gao Jin: ?
Shang Xiaowu asked, “What did you do before? How come you’re so unnoticeable?”
“Drug enforcement.”
Shang Xiaowu choked.
Wow, her family really was afraid she might fall for it a second time!
She turned to the security personnel and said, “She’s my assistant.”
The security personnel reported the information and only allowed Shang Xiaowu’s car to enter after receiving approval.
Perhaps because Shang Shiqian had criticized her a few times before, Shang Xiaowu obediently parked her car in the guest garage this time.
The moment she saw Shang Shiqian, Shang Xiaowu couldn’t help but complain: “What’s going on with Wei Yixian? This time, there’s even security screening!”
Then, as if struck by a thought, she suddenly asked, “Is it related to that time you were attacked by a drunkard?”
Shang Shiqian thought to herself, this silly sister of mine can be quite sharp in some aspects.
She said, “July is Safety Month. This is Wei Yixian’s home, but it’s also Sister Pu and the others’ workplace. Strengthening security checks is for everyone’s safety.”
In reality, after her near-assault by a drunkard last time, Wei Yixian had enhanced security at Tianhao Garden.
Shang Xiaowu asked, “What specialized training did you attend? Why do you sound so official?”
Shang Shiqian vigorously ruffled her younger sister’s head.
“My hairstyle’s ruined!” Shang Xiaowu grumbled.
Shang Shiqian extended her hand to the ordinary-looking but poised unfamiliar girl: “Hello, I’m Shang Shiyu. How should I address you?”
“Gao Jin. I’m Miss Shang Shidai’s assistant.”
Through the handshake, Shang Shiqian noticed Gao Jin’s ring finger was half missing, and her pinky finger was entirely gone.
She felt deep respect but showed no expression on her face.
After exchanging pleasantries, she invited them inside to sit.
Shang Shiqian asked Shang Xiaowu, “What about the Go set you mentioned?”
Shang Xiaowu’s expression fell: “I ran into Grandma on my way out, and she intercepted it.”
“No matter.” Shang Shiqian smiled. She now had the Lao Yunzi stones and was perfectly content.
“But besides Go, I have another gift for you!”
Shang Xiaowu directed Gao Jin to retrieve a framed painting from the trunk.
It was an approximately 30-inch oil painting. At the center of the canvas stood a Go board, its upper right corner filled with black and white stones, while a long-haired cat occupied half the board in the lower left corner.
The painting’s upper left corner depicted an open Go stone jar, while the lower right showed a jar filled with black stones. A hand holding a black stone was poised to place it, frozen in that moment by the artwork.
A smile playing on her lips, Shang Shiqian asked, “Did you paint this?”
Shang Xiaowu declared proudly, “Of course. It’s titled ‘Go Stone Jar.'”
Shang Shiqian’s heart stirred, and she revealed a knowing smile: “It’s beautifully painted! Thank you, Shang Xiaowu. I truly love this gift.”
Pu Feifei asked, “Shall I help hang it up?”
“If we’re hanging it, it should definitely be at home, ” Shang Xiaowu nearly slipped up and quickly corrected herself, “In the best spot at home, so we can see it often.”
Shang Shiqian shot her an amused glance and said to Pu Feifei, “Sister Pu, let’s hang it in the basement-level living room.”
Pu Feifei took the painting and left.
Shang Xiaowu asked, “Why not hang it in your room?”
Shang Shiqian inwardly chuckled awkwardly, she didn’t sleep in her room every night anyway.
She explained, “I only go to my room to sleep. Of course it should be in the living room where I can see it often.”
“Oh, that makes sense.”
Shang Xiaowu didn’t stay long at Tianhao Garden this time because Li Xiao needed her for something, and she had to go.
Another reason was that Wei Yixian would return home at noon after work to rest.
She feared Wei Yixian might detect clues from her interactions with Shang Shiqian. To protect the secret that “Shang Shiyu” was actually Shang Qiguan, she decided to avoid Wei Yixian.
Shang Shiqian: No need to be so nervous that would only make it more obvious.
Fortunately, Wei Yixian also didn’t want Shang Xiaowu disrupting her alone time with Shang Shiqian.
Wei Yixian: Who do you think you’re fooling?
Shang Xiaowu: ╭(╯^╰)╮
Shang Yufeng: Yeah, who could you possibly fool?
Shang Shiqian: …
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