Chapter 486: Chapter 184: Late-Night Snack with Two Girls, Running into Zhao Mingxuan and Wei Xian

The two women in the soap opera were already fighting, pulling each other’s hair and clothes, rolling on the ground.

This was the most exciting scene. Zhao Lixia had seen the plot preview, and she was waiting for this moment. If Qin Shiqing and Huang Panpan had not run into each other, Granny Su would have been cracking sunflower seeds, watching with relish.

However, this scene came at an awkward time now.

When it happens to others, it’s quite entertaining to watch, greatly satisfying the gossipy mindset. But if it happens in her own home, it would be a tragedy.

So Zhao Lixia picked up the remote control and secretly changed the channel.

She found that the new channel was airing a legal program.

A rich woman fell for a pretty boy, and they hit it off, colluding mischievously to poison and dispose of the original spouse.

Again, a fight between two women for a man, even more thrilling than the previous soap opera since it involved death, and this was based on a true story.

Zhao Lixia was a bit dizzy. Was today’s TV lineup deliberately against her?

Granny Su simply hit the power button and turned off the TV directly, so that what the eyes didn’t see, the heart wouldn’t feel disturbed. Better to avoid another awkward program.

Contrary to Zhao Lixia’s worries, Su Zelin remained very calm.

One is a junior, the other a neighbor. If they want to come over and play, let them. Why should he feel guilty?

So the rogue wasn’t even a little flustered; he even crossed his legs and grabbed some sunflower seeds from the coffee table to crack.

Zhao Lixia was speechless watching this.

Hey, hey, hey, you are involved in this, how can you act just like an onlooker? Can’t you at least show some sense of urgency?

"Panpan junior, you’re here." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

After a brief moment of surprise, Qin Shiqing’s face returned to calmness and she greeted her proactively.

"Shiqing senior, have you eaten?"

Huang Panpan smiled sweetly, like an innocent and harmless little flower.

"Just ate, how’s your holiday been?"

"Not bad, pretty fulfilling. What about you, senior?"

"Just like previous years, gathering with friends, visiting relatives and such."

"..."

The imagined scene of mutual hostility did not occur. The two engaged in small talk without a trace of tension. An outsider might have mistaken them for good sisters.

Zhao Lixia couldn’t help but click her tongue in wonder.

She had probed Qin Shiqing’s mood and knew that the neighboring girl had feelings for her son.

No need to mention Huang Panpan, who practically wanted to call her mother-in-law.

So their peaceful interaction was quite extraordinary.

They didn’t seem like two women fighting over a man, but rather like a wife and concubine exchanging pleasantries...

Su Jianjun, being an experienced old hand, saw through some things.

Although Huang Panpan sweetly called her "senior," the little princess of the Huang family harbored hidden hostility, though not very obvious.

Having joined the student council, the junior has clearly undergone some change, gaining some poise. The first time she met Qin Shiqing at the Su family, her competitive mindset was apparent to anyone. That’s why Zhao Lixia was so concerned.

Now the open fight had turned into a covert one, with tactics out of a palace intrigue drama.

The leading cast is as follows.

Qin Shiqing as the Empress.

Huang Panpan as Consort Huang.

Su Zelin as the Emperor.

Zhao Lixia as the Empress Dowager.

Su Jianjun as the Retired Emperor.

Su Zelin also plays the eunuch Xiaolinzi...

Huang Panpan stayed until ten o’clock in the evening.

During the chaotic New Year, it’s unsafe for such a pretty girl to return home so late. Usually, the two elders would ask Su Zelin to escort her without a word.

But now that Qin Shiqing was there, the elders were hesitant to speak up in front of her, which put them in a tough spot.

So they waited another quarter-hour until Huang Panpan’s phone rang.

It was a call from Huang Hongbo. Both he and Li Juan knew Huang Panpan went to the Su family tonight, but they still needed to call to confirm their daughter’s safety.

"Dad, I’m at senior’s place, I’ll head home on my own later (senior will take me), no need to pick me up. Okay, bye-bye!"

Huang Panpan showed no hesitation in her call because her parents had already approved of her association with Su Zelin.

Moreover, her words were deliberately meant for Qin Shiqing to hear.

See, my parents support me being with senior too!

After hanging up, she wore a victorious smile on her lips: "Uncle, Auntie, and senior, my father is worried about my safety, I have to go home. I’ll see you again another time, goodbye!"

Though she said that, she seemed rooted to the spot on the sofa.

They couldn’t delay any longer, and besides, it’s not right for Huang Panpan to go home alone.

Zhao Lixia and Su Zelin stayed silent at this point.

Su Jianjun thought for a moment; he had to take responsibility.

If Su Zelin proposed to take Huang Panpan, it might hurt Qin Shiqing’s feelings.

So it wasn’t right for their son to voice this idea.

As for Zhao Lixia, she didn’t want to take the blame, especially since, although her husband liked Huang Panpan too, their ideal daughter-in-law was still Qin Shiqing.

Who else would handle this mess if not me? If I don’t step up, who will?

Old Su steeled himself, ready to speak, but then Qin Shiqing interjected: "Zelin, it’s getting late; you should take Panpan junior home."

The neighborhood girl showing such initiative left Zhao Lixia and Su Jianjun surprised.

Shiqing is so gracious, and so understanding!

"I’m starving and thought of grabbing a late-night snack on the way."

Qin Shiqing added.

Ah, so that’s it.

She wasn’t entirely at ease, finding an excuse to go along.