A life of success begins with being a landlord.

I shook my head and smiled: "That's impossible, Sister Li, don't overthink it."

"What nonsense are you talking about? That's a human weakness!"

Sister Li tapped the table: "They took tens of thousands of yuan from you, along with a cell phone. If they come back to work, it will take their whole family two years to pay you back. If it were me, I wouldn't come either, and the money wouldn't have to be repaid!"

"Impossible." I shook my head and smiled. "It's just a few tens of thousands of yuan, it's not that much. Chunyan and I... still have feelings for each other."

I get along well with Sister Chunyanling.

Sister Li may not know those sweet little details, but I know them all.

I've already said that if I can't pay back that 30,000 yuan, then forget about it.

Logically and emotionally, Chunyan and Sister Ling wouldn't hide from me because of this 30,000 yuan.

They should know that they'll earn more money if they work for me from now on!

Sister Li shook her head repeatedly: "Alright then, just wait and see."

"Okay, let's wait and see, whether Sister Li is right or I am right."

I went back to my room, took a shower, and went to bed.

Suddenly I remembered the jade pendant that Sister Ling gave me, so I took it off to look at it.

The jade pendant was still the same jade pendant; I couldn't discern anything about it.

Brother Xu said this thing is worth at least tens of thousands. If Sister Ling and Chunyan don't come back, it seems like I won't lose out; I might even make a profit!

Thinking about this, I feel like I'm not human.

How can the feelings between people be measured by money?

Between me and Sister Chunyanling... Sigh, recalling the sweet details of the past, I couldn't sleep.

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The following morning, our Zhongyao Trading Company held a board meeting.

Erxia and Ding Zhili reported on the business situation during this period.

The good news is that we've started to make a profit. The initial investment is gradually being recouped.

The market in Hong Kong and Zhoukou has also opened up a little. To further expand the business, the business manager needs to continue to follow up and communicate.

Ding Zhili meant that if they wanted to expand the Hong Kong and Zhou markets, they would need capable salespeople, otherwise they would be too busy.

I suggested that Chen Feng follow Ding Zhili and train a bit.

This kid has a silver tongue and a thick skin; he's got the makings of a salesman.

Erxia and Sister Li disagreed with expanding into the Hong Kong and Zhou markets.

The two women suggested that they quickly start a materials recycling company and make money in Dongguan.

The money in Dongguan is enough for us to earn, we could never earn it all in a lifetime!

Ding Zhili said, "Being able to run a materials recycling company would be the best; it's more profitable than selling fixer and film!"

I thought for a moment and said, "Then you should find one or two experienced craftsmen in the industry first, and then we can discuss and decide."

I'd love to start a materials recycling company, but I lack the professional talent to work with.

I don't even know how to sort scrap metal, how am I supposed to do it?

The phone rang while we were in a meeting; it was Chunyan's hometown number.

I went out of my office and answered the phone in the yard.

"Wang Yaozu, this is Lao Xia, your Uncle Xia..." Lao Xia's voice came.

"Oh, hello Uncle Xia."

I was overjoyed; finally, I had news: "Uncle, how are things at home? Why haven't Chunyan and Sister Ling called me?"

"Everything at home is... is terrible, a complete mess, sigh."

Old Xia sighed, "My father passed away a few days ago. We just finished the funeral."

"Uncle, the dead cannot be brought back to life. Please accept my condolences and take care of yourself."

I offered feigned comfort, then tentatively asked, "Chunyan and Sister Ling must be very sad, right? Could you help me talk to them...?"

Upon hearing this, Old Xia burst into tears: "Don't even mention it, Chunyan and her mother, their voices are hoarse from crying, and their eyes are almost blind."

Holy crap, so heartbroken?

I was taken aback and quickly asked, "Are Sister Ling and Chunyan here? I want to talk to them..."

"Wait a moment, Chunyan hasn't come yet, her mother has come but went to the toilet."

Old Xia sighed, his voice low: "Chunyan and her mother are both eager to go back to Dongguan to work, but it's probably not possible for them for the time being."

I frowned: "Wasn't the funeral already over? Why not?"

"You know, Grandpa Chunyan was burned in a fire at home. The house was also burned down," Old Xia sighed.

"Chunyan's grandfather's emergency treatment fees, hospitalization fees, funeral expenses... We are now penniless and in debt. Our house is gone, and Chunyan's grandmother and two younger brothers have nowhere to live. So, Chunyan's mother and I must rebuild a few small houses and make arrangements at home before we can return to Dongguan."

How could it be so tragic? Alas, it's truly a human tragedy!

Old Xia stammered, then said in a low voice, "Yaozu, normally I shouldn't ask for your help. But we're desperate and have no other choice..."

You need to borrow money? I understand.

But I didn't say anything and remained silent.

Old Xia sighed again: "How about you lend me another 10,000 yuan? Chunyan and her mother can pay you back slowly after they go to Dongguan."

"Uncle, let Sister Ling answer the phone."

Ten thousand yuan isn't much; it's a small amount of money for me.

But I don't trust Lao Xia; I only trust Chunyan and Sister Ling.

"Wait a moment, Chunyan's mother will be here soon."

Old Xia tried to get closer to me again: "You've made a lot of money lately, haven't you? I know you're very good at making money, you're really capable."

I was about to say something modest when I suddenly changed my mind and said with a smile:

"Fortunately, our business is on track, and we can earn 100,000 to 200,000 yuan every month. I now manage the two KTVs and one arcade in Sanlichuan, and I get tens of thousands of yuan in commission every month."

If I say I'm making a lot of money, Chunyan and Sister Ling will definitely come back, right?

Who would choose to forgo a good life?

"Damn, you make so much money!" Old Xia exclaimed excitedly. "Then lend me some more. From now on, Chunyan is yours, and this place is your home too."

I laughed and said, "Money is no problem. I'll give it to Chunyan and Sister Ling when they come back."

"Wait a minute... let Chunyan's mother talk to you."

"Okay, give the phone to Sister Ling." I was a little excited.

Finally, Sister Ling's voice came through the microphone: "Yaozu, it's me... Sister Ling."

"Sister Ling, how are you?"

I was slightly taken aback: "Why does your voice... sound a little different?"

Her voice was indeed different; it was a bit hoarse, like Sister Ling, yet not quite like Sister Ling.

"My voice is hoarse... It hurts so much. I... Sigh." Sister Ling sighed and fell silent.

"Your voice is hoarse, go see a doctor and get some medicine."

I didn't know what to say, so I hesitated for a while and said, "By the way, are you... short of money right now? Give me an address, and I'll send you some money."

On the phone, it was Lao Xia's voice again: "Chunyan's mother's voice is hoarse from crying. I'll give you the address, write it down. In a few days, I'll bring Chunyan and her mother to the county town and call you."

I hesitated for a moment: "Okay, give me the address."

A few minutes later, I wrote down the address of Lao Xia's hometown.

Actually, I have this address; Chunyan gave it to me.

I agreed: "Don't worry, I'll wire the money to you today, and it will arrive in your hometown in three to five days."

"Good son-in-law, give them more money if you have it. It will make Chunyan and her mother look good in their hometown!"

"Okay, I'll give you 20,000 yuan." I agreed immediately.

As long as Chunyan and Sister Ling have face in their hometown, what's a little money to me?

Besides, I still have Sister Ling's jade pendant, which is worth tens of thousands of yuan. I'll use it as collateral.