"Xiao Hui, sit down! I’ll pour you a glass of water. Stay for lunch today. Your grandma went to buy so groceries and will be back soon, so we can have sothing nice for lunch. You rarely co by, and we get along so well, let’s spend more ti together.
When you have ti, co by often. Your aunt likes you."
Liu Huili really got up to make tea.
Fang Xiaohui pursed her lips; she ca in ages ago, and only now did they think of making tea!
This kind of hospitality is really sothing, who knows how the parents teach them at ho.
"Aunt, don’t trouble yourself. How about this, I’ll treat you to lunch outside. I didn’t co to your wedding, so let this be my celebration for you."
Fang Xiaohui hadn’t planned to stay for lunch here. If Fan Jianguo and Old Mrs. Fan saw her, that would be trouble; she likely wouldn’t be able to enjoy the al.
What kind of impression could she possibly leave with Liu Huili?
Liu Huili hesitated because she usually didn’t like going out to eat with her pregnancy, yet it’s not often she gets the chance.
Despite having money in his hands, Fan Jianguo usually doesn’t like going to restaurants, thinking it’s wasteful.
And added to that, the older folks are all thrifty as well.
Even if she wanted to eat at a restaurant, she wouldn’t have the chance.
"Aunt, don’t trouble yourself. Let’s go, let’s go now, I’ll take you to the International Hotel for a al; the steaks there are particularly delicious."
The ntion of the International Hotel imdiately moved Liu Huili; what kind of place is the International Hotel!
She often passed by, filled with envy, watching those well-dressed people co and go, complete with bellboys opening doors for them.
"It’s not appropriate for just the two of us to go, perhaps we should wait; maybe your uncle will be back soon."
Fang Xiaohui looked pale, "Aunt, to be honest with you, I don’t have a good relationship with my uncle. If he sees , he’ll likely kick out. I took the chance to co see you while he’s not ho; after all, I’m also a child of the Jiang family, and no matter what, I hope to have so family."
The Fang family is already like that, if I don’t have soone from the Jiang family to call family, it would be too pitiful. Just pity a little and don’t tell uncle I ca to see you. Otherwise, with his temper, he would likely co to scold and suspect of having ulterior motives."
Liu Huili sighed, and honestly, what Fang Xiaohui worried about might really be true; given Fan Jianguo’s temper, it’s likely what she’s worried about.
But looking at Fang Xiaohui now, she’s not an unthoughtful child, and regardless, who is right or wrong, she hasn’t seen it firsthand, so she can’t comnt.
But it doesn’t prevent her from associating with Fang Xiaohui; Fang Xiaohui is quite capable too.
There’s no harm in the two of them having a relationship.
"Alright, the two of us will go and not tell them. Don’t worry, your aunt certainly won’t tell your uncle. This will be our secret."
Fang Xiaohui imdiately bead with a smile. The two left together.
They enjoyed a lavish al at the International Hotel.
Fang Xiaohui felt her heart bleeding.
There was no choice but to show generosity by bringing Liu Huili to this International Hotel, where they found a secluded private room, and of course letting her choose the dishes.
The issue was that Liu Huili had no sense of restraint and opted for the expensive choices.
The restaurant offered not just steaks, but also pricier items like lobsters and crabs.
Seafood here has expensive prices without an upper limit.
So, alongside steaks, they ordered a lobster, plus various other dishes.
Fang Xiaohui calculated that the al would certainly cost her a lot, at least 300 yuan.
But she had to spend the 300 yuan, needing to take a chance despite the risk.
Fang Xiaohui gritted her teeth and smiled welcomingly, pretending to be nonchalant.
Liu Huili was thoroughly enjoying the al for sure, realizing the uniqueness of the International Hotel.
The service staff’s attitude was really gracious, and everyone behaved with genteel manners.
Additionally, she had already looked at the nu earlier, realizing how expensive everything was, with one dish equating to a month’s salary of a regular worker.
If it were her paying, she’d be reluctant; secretly calculated that this al cost at least 300-400 yuan.
But seeing Fang Xiaohui with an unchanged expression, remaining calm as if the dishes don’t cost anything, she was still chatting and laughing, showing no concern.
Liu Huili beca increasingly certain that Fang Xiaohui definitely had a way to make money.
After finishing their al, they idly chatted over coffee.
"Xiao Hui, from the mont your aunt t you, it was truly a feeling of familiarity."
Fang Xiaohui smiled slightly; she had beco accustod to Liu Huili’s tactics.
"Aunt, I feel the sa; seeing you gives a special, friendly feeling."
"Xiao Hui, there’s sothing I’d like to ask you for help with."
Liu Huili finally couldn’t hold back because she couldn’t wait any longer; in three months, she would have a child.
Once the child is born, she wouldn’t be able to manage the store’s affairs, unable to juggle things financially, and the money would inevitably beco exposed.
If Fan Jianguo found out, given his temper, who knows what might happen!
She’s about to give birth after all.
"Aunt, don’t ntion it; if I can help, I definitely will. We’re family, after all; no matter what, I share the sa blood as Uncle."
"Xiao Hui! Your aunt knows you have connections to earn money; can your aunt invest so money there? Help your aunt navigate the opportunities, your aunt wants to earn a little too; speaking from the heart, your family faces difficulties, with elderly and young needing money everywhere, but after marrying your uncle, I can’t always depend on your uncle for money.
You know your uncle’s temper; talking about money leads us to argue. I’ve been thinking if I could earn a bit myself to support the family."
Liu Huili looked at Fang Xiaohui expectantly, hoping she would agree.
Hearing this, Fang Xiaohui showed a troubled expression.
"Aunt, it’s not that I don’t want to help, but it’s a bit difficult."
Liu Huili’s expression changed, clearly indicating she didn’t want to help; wanting to earn alone without assisting relatives.
But she wasn’t ready to give up.
"What difficulties are there?"
Fang Xiaohui sighed, "Aunt, my friend specializes in import-export business, making a profit from the middle margin, but you know this kind of business requires significant capital. I invested with him because we have mutual connections.
His investnt requires a minimum of 60,000 yuan. The more you invest, the more you earn, and there’s a ti factor as well, because financial returns only co after goods are imported and sold, the funds circulate back, it takes at least three months to recover costs.
I cobbled together 60,000 yuan with great difficulty to send to him. Aunt, you need to consider carefully such a large amount."
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