She heard from the two little ones yesterday that there was a tug-of-war competition at the kindergarten today, and they perford quite well, they’ve got to be responsible.
Luo Qiao saw Zhang Jing waiting at the school gate as she arrived.
"Zhang Jing, what are you doing here?"
"I ca over to take care of sothing and thought I’d bring you the money I owed."
"I’m not in a rush. If things are tight financially, you can pay back later."
"It’s okay, I’ve taken a part-ti job, so I’m getting by."
Hearing this from him, she accepted the money: "Alright, as long as you’re confident about it, you can co to if you need help."
The two of them chatted briefly and went their separate ways upon entering the school. Actually, if Zhang Jing hadn’t gotten into a relationship wanting to improve their lives together, he wouldn’t have needed to find part-ti work.
Inside the laboratory, Luo Qiao saw everyone chatting and laughing: "Is there sothing to celebrate?"
A senior handed her a cup of coffee: "Luo, the professor is inviting us to his house for a visit next week."
Another senior added: "Beth, the professor’s assistant, said that it’s almost the professor’s wife’s birthday, and they will be having a party at their house."
After finishing the coffee, everyone got back to their busy tasks. Luo Qiao, like her fellow seniors, had her own project to manage, and the professor really valued her.
At lunch, Luo Qiao thought to herself that since the professor had invited her, she definitely should attend. The professor’s wife was also keen on Chinese culture, and she should bring a gift with Chinese characteristics to show the charm of our great China.
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Qiao Hua had been very busy recently. Since his leg had healed, he had joined Luo Qiao’s Yipin Overseas Company. As he and his grandmother were quite content with their life here, he had no desire to go back to those annoying people.
He had just returned from a business trip in Colorado and ca straight to Luo Qiao’s place to discuss the estate they were about to sign a contract with.
Upon entering the yard, he saw Luo Qiao leisurely sitting on a swing, watching her two daughters painting, offering occasional guidance, and he thought, "Didn’t she say over the phone that she’s been incredibly busy lately? What’s with this relaxed scene?"
When Luo Qiao heard soone at the gate, she turned her head: "Qiao Hua, when did you get back?"
"Just returned. I haven’t even visited my grandmother yet."
"That must have been hard, sit down, I’ll get you so waterlon."
He walked over to Yanyan and Yueyue and admired their paintings: "You paint really well."
Yanyan said proudly, "Our painting teacher Kacey says the sa thing. She said my sister and I are the most talented students she’s ever seen."
Luo Qiao ca out and heard Yanyan’s words: "Can’t we be more modest?"
Yanyan replied, "I’ll indulge in a little pride first and then be modest later."
This made everyone in the yard laugh.
Luo Qiao cut the waterlon into pieces and stuck toothpicks in them: "By the way, Yipin’s head office might need to get a few more cars soon."
"Maybe wait a bit longer. Several states are in negotiations for estate acquisitions, which will require a substantial investnt upfront."
Considering the money collected from the Jun family, and the fact that she didn’t want to transfer funds from China, Luo Qiao thought she needed a quick-profit business in Arica.
Suddenly, she thought of the embroidery in her possession and pondered auctioning off a few pieces she’d stitched.
Without hesitation, she said to Qiao Hua: "I have so embroidered works, can you help find an auction house?"
Qiao Hua thought, how much could a few embroidered pieces be worth? With estates in three states about to sign contracts and require paynt, he felt a bit overwheld.
At that mont, Wei Jun also arrived. Wei Tianyou had been carefully nursed back to health by Xia Shani and had stopped getting nosebleeds, though he still needed more ti to recover. Wei Jun and Xia Shani were extrely grateful to Luo Qiao, and Wei Jun showed his gratitude by working even harder.
Seeing Wei Jun, Luo Qiao smiled: "Did you two plan this together?"
Wei Jun looked at Qiao Hua: "How are the negotiations going on your end?"
Qiao Hua gestured for him to eat so waterlon: "Pretty good, the contract will be signed soon."
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