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But Xiao Fang didn't know that!

Moved by her words, she kissed Xiao Lan and kept saying that she wanted to have a child with him.

This is what Xiao Lan wanted.

He felt that the move he had made was absolutely brilliant.

Not only did they shift the blame for losing their jobs onto this stupid woman.

He even got Xiao Fang to agree to have his child.

He also managed to extract information about He Yuzhu's long-standing wariness of him.

It's a win-win-win situation.

Xiao Lan really cares about having children.

He's over forty, how many more good years does he have left?
If you don't have a child now, who will take care of you in your old age and see you off when you're seventy or eighty?

The key is that, given the current social climate, Xiao Fang is his best choice.

This isn't just idle talk; in Xiao Lan's situation, who could he possibly turn to?
Alternatively, he could find a divorced woman of similar age. These days, a woman in her forties, not to mention how many children she has to raise, carries a huge responsibility.

Whether or not one can have children is also a question.

Otherwise, apart from socially adventurous girls like Xiao Fang, he would have no choice but to look for someone in the countryside.

No decent city girl would consider a man like him, an old-fashioned man.

At least Xiao Fang is pretty and has a lot of tricks up her sleeve, which can arouse his 'interest'.

It's safe to say that between making money and having a son, he currently values ​​the latter the most.

The next day, Comrade Xiao Lan went to the leader's office in high spirits to submit her resignation.

Last night was wonderful.

There will definitely be some polite attempts to persuade them to stay.

However, Comrade Xiao Lan had made up his mind and was thinking about breaking free from his shackles and making a big splash.

Of course, before that, he was still thinking about getting a few helpers for himself.

After all, Xiao Fang only needed to stay at home and have children for him; he didn't want that woman to get involved in financial matters.

This may be the only experience he gained in his married life with Ran Qiuye.

A person's thoughts can indeed easily become distorted.

Just like Xiao Lan at this moment, her feelings for Ran Qiuye were naked hatred.

He hated Ran Qiuye's ruthlessness, and he also hated Ran Qiuye's current glory.

What he thought about most was that if he hadn't been so kind and family-oriented back then, Ran Qiuye would be penniless now, and might even be relying on him for a living.

He never imagined that if Ran Qiuye hadn't given him that 500,000 US dollars...

It's very likely that he's already been thrown into the sea in a cement jar by the Taiwanese gang.

This is a distortion of thought.
What he was staring at was that Ran Qiuye hadn't given him the other 500,000.

After all, he had given Ran Qiuye and her daughter a million yuan back then to ensure their future.

He never considered that if it were a different woman, someone he had schemed against and nearly killed, and whose face was disfigured, she might not have given him 500,000 yuan.

Xiao Lan's first thought was Liu Guangtian, partly because of his feelings for Liu Haizhong, and partly because the orchid business was clearly a money-making venture.

He was thinking of making a small fortune with the Liu family.

Another thing is Liu Guangtian's profession. He rides a donkey backwards, going from street to street, and knows every place well.

Liu Guangtian would be perfect for running errands.

But after visiting the Liu family, Xiao Lan had to put those thoughts aside.

Having no other choice, Liu Haizhong refused him.

He didn't even get a chance to discuss this matter with Liu Guangtian.

As for the reason why Liu Haizhong refused, it was also very practical.

His family is doing well enough now.

Liu Guangtian was down-to-earth, and his family's life was promising. Liu Haizhong no longer had that kind of ambition, thinking about how his family could make a fortune.

He just wants to live a peaceful and stable life with his family, without any major changes.

Furthermore, he also knew what kind of personality his second son had.

It can be said that Liu Guangtian's current composure stems from his acceptance of his mediocrity.

If Liu Guangtian were to make a fortune, that kid might get cocky again.

If Liu Guangtian causes any trouble, Liu Haizhong is no longer able to support him.

Liu Haizhong didn't hide anything from Xiao Lan about this, and explained Liu Guangtian's personality to her in detail.

The master and apprentice have gone through a series of major changes, and now they are not much different from father and son.

Therefore, Xiao Lan expressed her understanding regarding this matter.

He bid farewell to his master, got up, and walked outside.
It was such a coincidence that I walked into the front yard.

Just then, the Yan family father and son walked into the yard carrying a pot of orchids.

The orchid was held in Yan Jiekuang's hands, and the father and son treated it as if it were a precious treasure, so carefully that they wished they could open a protective shield.

"Oh, Teacher Yan, where did you find this treasure?"
Is this an "oiler"?

The leaves are glossy like oil, the veins are prominent like railings, the tree is upright and strong, and the flowers are brightly colored.

"Great stuff!" Xiao Lan genuinely praised it, and couldn't help but give it a thumbs up.

He saw this variety when he went to the area outside the Great Wall, and it is said to be the most popular variety in the local market at present.

The pot in Yan Bugui's hand is of particularly good quality.

It can be called a rare treasure.

According to Xiao Lan's estimate, if it were taken to the outskirts of the city, it could fetch at least six or seven hundred.

That's how the market works here.

The price difference between common orchids and rare orchids is huge. For example, at the peak of the orchid craze, a hybrid orchid of a famous variety sold for 140,000 yuan.

That was 1985, the peak season for orchids.

This is also why He Yuzhu was unwilling to get involved in this matter.

Unlike other hype, which typically lasts about a year, this craze is different.
From obscurity to widespread fame, everyone was blinded by greed, rushing in with borrowed money.

On the streets and alleys, the aunties buying vegetables at the market are all talking about this.

That's where the strangeness of this orchid craze lies.

It takes a long time, covers a small area, and is generally unknown to the average person.

Future generations, reflecting on the present through the internet, will feel that everyone should participate.
But in reality, it's the people in that one city who are the craziest.

It also radiates to the surrounding areas.

But those exposed to radiation are mostly wealthy or capable people.

Once you get inside the Great Wall, it becomes something only a small circle of people do.

Those affected are mostly wealthy and educated people.

The impact on the lives of ordinary people is negligible.

"Wow, Teacher Lan, you're an expert!"

"You also like this kind of thing?" Yan Bugui was taken aback when he heard this, and couldn't help but praise him.

He bought this potted plant for thirty yuan by contacting an old friend.

He did this kind of work before liberation, so he naturally knows the difference between good and bad quality.

He had a rough estimate in mind, and tomorrow he would have Yan Jiekuang take the flowers to the Deshengmen Flower and Bird Market to inquire; he expected at least one hundred yuan.

Xiao Lan smiled slightly upon hearing this and said reservedly, "A friend of mine is from CC, and the flower and tree market there is currently the most popular one!"

After saying this, Xiao Lan stared intently at Yan Bugui.

He's already laid out his cards; now it's up to Yan Bugui to see if he'll play them. (End of Chapter)