Siheyuan: A Very Happy Era

Chapter 573 This perfume is too expensive

"Brother Qiangzi, are you leaving already? Where's my mom? Why didn't she come out to see you off?"

Chen Xueqing, carrying several lunch boxes, came in from outside the courtyard gate and bumped into Li Guoqiang coming out of the house. She was stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly asked a question.

After saying that, she quickened her pace, wanting to go inside and check on the situation.

Seeing this, Li Guoqiang immediately reached out to stop Chen Xueqing, "Hey, wait a minute, I have something to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueqing raised an eyebrow and looked at Li Guoqiang with some curiosity.

"that."

Li Guoqiang smiled slightly, then said softly, "I remember you have an older brother, don't you? Why hasn't he come back?"

Upon hearing this question, Chen Xueqing paused slightly, then answered with a hint of disdain:

"Oh! Him! He went to the Northeast just like you, but he went to the agricultural reclamation corps, unlike you who went to the countryside."

Besides, he's nowhere near as good as you. He's such a grown man, yet he still writes home every month asking my mom to send him money, as if he'd starve to death without it.

"Ah!"

Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang chuckled inwardly and then teased, "And what about you? Didn't you ask your mother for money?"

How can I be the same?

Chen Xueqing glared at him, then retorted somewhat indignantly, "I'm a woman, and I usually have more expenses, so my family definitely needs to help out!"

Besides, I'm still young, only 15 years old, three years younger than my brother, so of course we're different!

"Row!"

Seeing Chen Xueqing's self-righteous demeanor, Li Guoqiang couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing. He nodded and said, "Then I admit I misspoke. Here's what I'll do: I'll give you a gift as an apology."

As he spoke, he reached into his pocket and took out a bottle of perfume from his pocket.

What's in here?

Chen Xueqing reached out and took the perfume bottle, examined it from all angles for a while, and a slightly puzzled look appeared on her face.

"It's called Miss Dior, and it's a perfume."

Li Guoqiang smiled slightly, then began to introduce the topic in a soft voice.

"perfume?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueqing immediately realized something and asked with a look of surprise, "Is this the kind of perfume that foreign actresses wear in movies?"

"That's right! It's that kind of perfume. You can spray some on your wrist first and smell it to see if you like the scent."

Li Guoqiang nodded, then chuckled and began to explain how to use it.

"Okay, then you hold it for me, I'll try it out first!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueqing immediately handed the lunchbox to Li Guoqiang, then opened the perfume bottle cap, gently squeezed the nozzle, and sprayed a little perfume onto her slender, fair wrist.

Instantly, a faint, alluring fragrance quickly filled the air, making people involuntarily intoxicated by it.

In particular, Chen Xueqing brought her nose to her wrist and took a deep breath, "Mmm~ It smells so good!"
Although the fragrance wasn't very strong, it perfectly captured her fresh and elegant girlish heart, making her like it more and more the more she smelled it.

"Brother Qiangzi, thank you for giving me this perfume. I really love it!"

"Well, as long as you like it!"

Li Guoqiang nodded slightly in agreement, then spoke casually.

In fact, because he had so many women around him, when he had nothing to do in Hong Kong, he would think about how to make his women even more charming.

Perfume, something that can directly enhance one's charm, naturally came into his view.

Then, under the onslaught of money, he quickly collected all kinds of famous perfumes from around the world during that era.

He gave some of it to Luo Huijuan, Shang Xiuzhen, and others, and kept the rest for himself to give away later.

At this moment, Chen Xueqing looked at the perfume bottle, then at her own body, and then imitated the actions of those foreign actresses in the movie, slightly raising her chin and spraying some perfume onto her slender, fair neck.

The next moment, she felt herself being completely enveloped by that delicate fragrance, making her close her eyes in a state of blissful intoxication.

"smell good!"

"correct!"

Seeing Chen Xueqing like this, Li Guoqiang suddenly thought of something and hurriedly instructed, "Just spray a little of this perfume at home, but don't use it indiscriminately when you go out of the city, lest people gossip about you."

Besides, you're so beautiful, if you add this perfume, you'll be absolutely mesmerizing!

"It's not so bad if people fight over you, but I'm afraid someone might act impulsively and do something outrageous."

"Whee!"

Hearing Li Guoqiang praise her beauty, Chen Xueqing felt a surge of pride and replied with a touch of coquettishness:

"Alright! I'm not a child anymore, I know what's important!"

After saying that, she suddenly remembered something, hurriedly stepped forward, grabbed Li Guoqiang's arm, gently swayed her body, and said in a sweet voice:

"Brother Qiangzi, there's only so much perfume left, it'll be used up soon. Could you bring me a few more bottles next time you come back?"

"Ah!"

Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang couldn't help but chuckle and said, "You little girl, you're quite greedy! Do you even know how much a bottle of this perfume costs?"

"how much?"

Chen Xueqing blinked, then asked with some curiosity.

"At least 300 yuan!"

Li Guoqiang first mentally calculated the value of the domestic currency and the Hong Kong currency, and then uttered a number.

"Wow? It's so expensive!"

Upon hearing the price, Chen Xueqing couldn't help but widen her eyes.

Although she grew up in a relatively well-off family and had never really worried about money.

However, she also knew that a bottle of perfume costing 300 yuan was something she simply couldn't afford.

Then, she suddenly thought of something, and a very conflicted look appeared on her face.

"Brother Qiangzi, this perfume is too expensive, let me return it to you!"

"Hey, aren't you just slapping me in the face?"

Li Guoqiang's expression darkened, and then he said somewhat displeasedly, "Since I've already given it to you, why would I ask for it back?"

"But..." Chen Xueqing was about to say something when Li Guoqiang glared at her, making her swallow her words.

Then, looking at Li Guoqiang's handsome face and tall, strong body, her eyes became slightly dreamy.

Why would such an outstanding man be her cousin?

If only he weren't married yet.

Just as Chen Xueqing was engrossed in watching, a sudden creaking sound of a door opening startled her awake.

Her heart raced and her cheeks flushed. She quickly turned her head to look at the doorway, afraid that Li Guoqiang would notice her unusual thoughts.

However, upon seeing Yu Jiaxue walking out of the house, she was instantly stunned.

this.
How can this be?

Didn't Mom look haggard just now?
How long has it been? How did she suddenly become so radiant, so beautiful, so captivating?

Could it be because Brother Qiang also gave his mother perfume, so he was in high spirits and recovered from his illness?

Just as Chen Xueqing was making guesses in her mind, Yu Jiaxue walked over to her, then reached out with a smile and gently poked her forehead.

"What's wrong? Why are you staring at me like that? Don't you recognize me?"

"Mom, what's wrong? How come you suddenly seem so energetic?"

Chen Xueqing snapped out of her daze and, looking at Yu Jiaxue's radiant face, asked in surprise.

Upon hearing this, Yu Jiaxue quickly glanced at Li Guoqiang, then waved her hand and said dismissively, "Oh! What's so strange about that? I'm just feeling down."

"My brother Qiangzi just had a good chat with me, told me some interesting things about the countryside, and made me happy. Now I'm fine."

"is it?"

Upon hearing this explanation, Chen Xueqing instinctively felt that something was amiss, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

"Yeah! What else could it be?"

Yu Jiaxue nodded, then began to lecture him in a somewhat annoyed tone.

At the same time, she couldn't help but feel a little fortunate that Chen Xueqing was still young and didn't understand those things.

Otherwise, how could she have been so easily fooled with that kind of talk?

"Well, you really have to thank Brother Qiangzi properly!"

Chen Xueqing thought for a while but couldn't come up with any results, so she could only nod and offer a reminder.

"Hmph! Do you even need to tell me this?"

Yu Jiaxue snorted softly, then glared at Li Guoqiang with a hint of annoyance.

Who knows where this brat learned it from, but he insisted that she sing a song for him, and she's still a little out of breath.

If it weren't for the fact that this brat had only been back for a few days and yet he was so thoughtful in coming to see her, she wouldn't have been happy at all!
"Um, Aunt, I have some things to take care of later. I'll come see you another day!"

At this moment, Li Guoqiang saw the look in Yu Jiaxue's eyes, felt a little amused, and then immediately said goodbye.

Anyway, he had already done what he needed to do, and there was nothing more for him to do if he stayed any longer.

Moreover, Chen Wen'an would probably be home from get off work in a little over an hour, and he didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble.

"Okay, then you go ahead and get busy! I'll come find you at Xiangmizhai if I need anything!"

Upon hearing Li Guoqiang's words, Yu Jiaxue didn't try to persuade him to stay. She simply nodded and agreed, subtly reminding Li Guoqiang of something in her words.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueqing immediately showed a look of reluctance on her face.

If it weren't for the fact that Yu Jiaxue was in front of her and she had to be more ladylike, she probably would have already grabbed Li Guoqiang and sweet-talked him into agreeing to take her out sometime.

Soon, Li Guoqiang rode his bicycle back to Xiangmizhai, and then told Qin Jingru about Xu Damao's situation, asking her to stay with Qin Huairu for a while.

Upon hearing this, Qin Jingru breathed a sigh of relief, but then said somewhat reluctantly, "You don't know, but now I feel disgusted whenever I see Xu Damao's long face."

Besides, I've already moved my household registration to the city, when are you going to let me divorce him?

"What? You really want a divorce from him? Aren't you afraid I'll leave you later?"

Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang raised an eyebrow and then asked with a hint of amusement.

"Don't be afraid, because I know you're not that kind of person!"

Qin Jingru shook her head, then answered seriously.

"Okay! Then you go talk to him yourself first and see what he means?"

Seeing Qin Jingru's insistence, Li Guoqiang didn't try to persuade her further and simply nodded in agreement.

Anyway, the reason he didn't want Qin Jingru to divorce him before was because he was worried that she would keep asking him for the child.

Now that he's already gone to Hong Kong, it doesn't really matter anymore.

"Okay! I'll talk to him when I get home from get off work."

Qin Jingru was overjoyed to hear that Li Guoqiang had finally relented, and she couldn't wait to find Xu Damao and sever all ties with him.

"Alright, don't be so excited yet. Instead of wasting your time, you should think about how to talk to him later!"

Seeing this, Li Guoqiang glared at Qin Jingru with some annoyance, and then gave her a reminder.

Xu Damao is a grown man, after all. He must be losing face after being kicked by Qin Jingru.

If she were to act impulsively, how could Qin Jingru, a weak woman, possibly be a match for Xu Damao?

"It's alright, don't worry! I know how to talk to him!"

Upon hearing Li Guoqiang's words, Qin Jingru immediately waved her hand dismissively.

After all, she's no longer the clueless country girl she used to be. If Xu Damao really dares to do anything to her, she won't back down. It'll be a good opportunity for everyone in the courtyard to see what kind of person Xu Damao really is.

Besides, Li Guoqiang is still here!
If she doesn't get this done while Li Guoqiang is still around, won't it be even more difficult once he's gone?
Ultimately, her confidence in doing this came entirely from Li Guoqiang.

Seeing Qin Jingru's state, Li Guoqiang didn't say anything more. He turned around and went to find Xu Yuliang, Xu Yuchang, and others to settle the profits of Xiangmizhai over the past three months. He planned to transfer the money to the bank the next day and deposit it into the public accounts of the ten bee-breeding production teams in Jinshanbao.

In this way, when he returns to Chang County, he can explain things to Qian Weiguo and other county leaders, right?

Besides that, there was another matter he needed to discuss with Qian Weiguo and the others.

If possible, he plans to find someone in Hong Kong to register an international trading company specifically for doing business with mainland China.

The first business deal was to reach a honey supply cooperation agreement with Chang County, giving wings to the development of beekeeping farms in Chang County.

(End of this chapter)