Two days passed quickly. After saying goodbye to Wang Sisi, Xia Qingqing got off the train with her luggage.

She didn't tell her family in advance that she was going on vacation. Originally, Zhang Hongyan told her to send a telegram in advance to ask Xia Heping to pick her up in the county town, but she thought it was too much trouble.

After getting off the train, Xia Qingqing didn't rush back, but went to Xiao Hui's courtyard first.

Xiao Hui was stunned for a moment when he saw Xia Qingqing in front of him, but quickly realized, "Oh, is Boss Xia on vacation and at home?"

He eagerly invited Xia Qingqing into the house: "Come in quickly. By the way, you're carrying all these bags and packages. Did you come straight here after getting off the train?"

He said this with a hint of joking, but to his surprise, Xia Qingqing actually admitted it: "Yes, I just got off the train and came straight here."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hui's eyes widened: "Really? You didn't suddenly realize you liked me after you left, and you can't wait to come and confess your feelings to me, right?"

"What a big dummy! What are you dreaming about in broad daylight?" Xia Qingqing said with a laugh.

Xiao Hui pretended to breathe a sigh of relief: "Then I'm relieved. Although I don't plan to get married, I'm afraid I won't be able to resist the temptation if it's you."

Xia Qingqing was like a god of wealth to him; who could resist the temptation of a god of wealth?

"Alright, stop joking with me. I've come to see you on important business this time," Xia Qingqing said, taking a box out of her package and pushing it in front of Xiao Hui.

"What is this?" Xiao Hui's eyes lit up as he curiously opened the box, only to find it filled with watches.

Xia Qingqing tapped the table with her fingers: "I finally managed to get this stuff, do you want it?"

"Of course I want it! How could I not? I'd take as many of these good things as I could get," Xiao Hui said, taking out a watch and holding it up to his wrist.

Before going home, Xia Qingqing specifically asked Zhou Wei to help her buy a new batch of watches, this time taking out 50 yuan directly.

"This batch of goods took me a lot of effort, shouldn't you raise the price for me?" Xia Qingqing said with a half-smile.

She used to stay in Pingxi County, a small place, and had no money to spend. She always felt that she was rich. In addition, these watches had basically no cost, so she didn't worry about the few dollars in profit.

It wasn't until she bought the small courtyard and her savings were immediately wiped out that she realized she was a fake tycoon.

She's also thinking about buying more small houses in the future, preferably all over the country, so that she won't need to stay in hotels when she travels.

If prices rise, watch prices must rise as well.

After hearing Xia Qingqing's words, Xiao Hui pondered for a moment before asking, "How about 110?"

This price is pretty good. No matter what, he and his brothers are taking risks, so they should at least make some profit.

“We’re old acquaintances, so I won’t stand on ceremony. 115, I’ll try to get you another batch next time,” Xia Qingqing said, looking directly at Xiao Hui, waiting for his answer.

The more watches she could offer, the more Xiao Hui would earn; she knew Xiao Hui would make the right choice.

Xiao Hui quickly did the math in his head. If he gave up 5 yuan more in profit, he would earn more than 200 yuan less this time. But if he could get another batch of watches, he would earn far more than 200 yuan.

“Okay, let’s do it the way Mr. Xia says. I’ll go get the money for you,” Xiao Hui readily agreed.

Looking at the more than five thousand yuan in her hand, Xia Qingqing secretly marveled at Xiao Hui's wealth. She realized she had been too generous in the past; he could easily take out several thousand yuan, making him much richer than her.

With some curiosity, she asked, "Brother Hui, do you keep all your money at home? Aren't you afraid it will be stolen?"

She guessed that Xiao Hui had been in the black market for so long, he must have at least tens of thousands of yuan at home. If you think about money in the modern era, it would be millions of yuan in cash at home. Now he doesn't even have a safe. How can he sleep soundly?

"What a joke! Anyone who dares to steal my money, I'll make sure they never come back," Xiao Hui said with a hint of disdain, the scar on his left cheek suddenly making him look somewhat fierce.

"..." Xia Qingqing remained silent, wondering who was stealing from whom given their current appearance.

Xiao Hui thought Xia Qingqing was asking him this because she had too much money and didn't feel comfortable leaving it at home, so he couldn't help but advise her, "Don't be silly and put your money in the bank. Our money can't withstand close scrutiny."

"I know, I definitely won't be that stupid," Xia Qingqing said with a smile, understanding Xiao Hui's good intentions.

No bank can compare to the security of her system's warehouse, and she can withdraw funds at any time.

Xiao Hui escorted Xia Qingqing to the door and asked hesitantly, "Ms. Xia, could you tell me approximately when the next batch of goods will arrive?"

Knowing the approximate time would prevent him from getting anxious and impatient.

Xia Qingqing thought for a moment and said, "It will take about half a month. Don't worry, I will deliver it to you as soon as it arrives."

"Hehe, then I'll be waiting," Xiao Hui said with a smile.

——

Xia Qingqing wasn't that foolish; she actually carried all the bags and packages back home.

He found a secluded spot, released the bicycle, and then rode it back to Shihe Brigade openly.

When they arrived at the village entrance, some sharp-eyed people spotted Xia Qingqing.

"Hey, look! Isn't that the Xia family's golden phoenix?"

"You know what, it really looks like it. I heard that universities have started their summer vacation now. Did you come back from Beijing?"

"Then why are you riding a bicycle?"

"I don't know, maybe she borrowed it from a classmate. She went to high school in the county, so it's normal for her to have a few close friends."

"Hongyan and her husband are still working in the fields, right? I'd better go and tell Hongyan."

......

When Zhang Hongyan heard someone in the field say that her daughter had returned, she was somewhat skeptical, as she hadn't received a telegram from Qingqing at home.

The aunt who had come specifically to deliver the news got anxious when she saw that Qingqing didn't believe her: "Oh dear, it really is your Qingqing! Why would I lie to you about something like this? Just go home and see for yourself."

Zhang Hongyan didn't even have time to do her work and rushed home.

The aunt who brought the news followed behind her. She had seen Xia Qingqing's bicycle covered with bags and packages, and she thought that if she went to join in the fun, she might be able to get some food.

Xia Qingqing had just parked her bicycle after arriving home and hadn't even had time to put her luggage in her room when she saw Zhang Hongyan running back, covered in sweat.

"Mom, slow down, why are you in such a hurry?"

Looking at her daughter whom she hadn't seen for so long, Zhang Hongyan's eyes immediately welled up with tears: "Qingqing, you're finally back! Mom missed you so much!"

"Mom, I miss you all too," Xia Qingqing said with a smile, letting Zhang Hongyan hug her tightly.