Zhou Hongyu is an outcast among peers—enjoying hardship with arrogance and being mentally ahead of her time.
One day she dreams and enjoys half a lifetime of happiness that her two sons an...
Zhou Hongyu put down her work and rushed to the store.
Uncle Song told the Chang family elders about his plans for Xianglan. He intends to bring Xianglan to his home in Hong Kong to take care of her, where his family lives, and Xianglan will have a better life in the future.
More importantly, he promised to buy a building for Xianglan as her dowry and also to provide her with a livelihood.
The elderly Chang couple were wholeheartedly concerned for Xianglan, and although they didn't understand, they kept nodding in agreement.
Then she secretly pulled Chen Zhaodi aside and asked, "Where is Hong Kong? Is it far? Will we ever see Xianglan again?"
Chen Zhaodi also didn't know about this place, and she declined, saying, "You'll have to wait for Zhou Hongyu to come and ask her!"
Just as he finished speaking, Zhou Hongyu walked in from the doorway.
What do you want to ask me?
In which province of China is Hong Kong located?
Zhou Hongyu exclaimed, "This place is far from the capital, why are you asking about this?"
Xianglan walked over and said, "Sister Zhou, I've reunited with the adopted son my grandfather used to have, and he plans to bring me to live with him in Hong Kong!"
Zhou Hongyu frowned and looked at the well-dressed man next to Xianglan. She couldn't help but think of him as even worse.
Is this man truly someone Xianglan can entrust her life to?
She had heard from her second brother and sister-in-law that Hong Kong was a place where capitalism took root and flourished, and it was very chaotic. Xianglan, an orphan, was going to Hong Kong with so-called relatives, and she was worried that Xianglan might be deceived by this seemingly respectable man.
Zhou Hongyu tugged at Xianglan's clothes, pulling her aside: "Xianglan, can he be trusted?"
Xianglan nodded: "My grandfather saved his life before and gave him money to help him do business abroad. Sister Zhou, don't worry, he's not a swindler. He has now expanded his business to China. Here, this is his business card!"
Xianglan confirmed Song's identity before she was willing to listen to his explanation of how he would make amends to her.
However, she still didn't really like the idea of her cousin Song taking her to live in Hong Kong.
However, her cousin repeatedly described Hong Kong's prosperity and development to her, saying that the mainland was at least half a century behind. He believed that if she went to Hong Kong, she would definitely have a better life and more opportunities.
Most of Song's cousin's businesses are in the south. The capital is too conservative, and despite several years of efforts, he hasn't made much progress in his work. He prefers to focus his efforts in the south, so he won't be coming back to the capital for at least several years after this trip.
Mingde Group —
Zhou Hongyu's eyes widened slightly. Xianglan, a future Fortune 500 company, had found a golden opportunity!
Standing before her now was the wealthy woman, Xianglan!
Chen Zhaodi curiously snatched the business card and read the words on it, but she still didn't quite understand the value of the business card.
She couldn't help but ask, "Brother, you're not in the clothing business?"
In her limited understanding, the clothing industry was the most profitable business to start.
Uncle Song laughed heartily: "The clothing business is just a small part; our company mainly deals in the electronics industry!"
electronic?
Everyone became even more curious. When it comes to electronics, the first thing that comes to mind is state-owned television factories. Could it be that Xianglan's relatives are manufacturing and selling televisions in the south?
Uncle Song explained to them, "It's not just about making televisions. Our company is involved in everything that requires electronics, from small parts for watches to car bodies. Our company has a wide range of businesses."
Wow--
Chen Zhaodi squeezed in front of her cousin Song: "Brother, so you're now a ten-thousand-yuan household... no, a one-hundred-thousand-yuan household!"
Only 100,000 yuan?
He's a multi-millionaire!
Uncle Song nodded, smiling but saying nothing.
Chen Zhaodi was stunned by the shocking news: a household with 100,000 yuan, even richer than Zhou Hongyu!
Xianglan is incredibly lucky. If she follows this big brother in the future, with her intelligence, becoming a millionaire will be a piece of cake.
Chen Zhaodi began to regret why she hadn't taken the initiative and brought Xianglan and her son Yaozu together. If Xianglan had married Yaozu, Yaozu could have spent his whole life studying at university!
Zhou Hongyu looked at her face with disdain, and knew without a doubt what kind of worms were hiding in her stomach.
"It's obviously impossible, don't even think about it!"
Your son Yaozu and your future daughter-in-law, a master of domestic power struggles, are deeply in love. I advise you to be more discreet for the sake of your future.
Chen Zhaodi pouted: "They're both good kids. If they have a chance to meet, who knows!"
Zhou Hongyu: Hehe!
If you're so capable, find your son who's nowhere to be found first, and then bring him back to see Xianglan!
I think you're tired of living!
Your future daughter-in-law is ruthless!
Uncle Song and the elderly couple from the Chang family talked about the prosperity of Hong Kong and the wealth of its people. When they touched on the new world that the elderly couple had never seen before, they exclaimed in amazement.
Xianglan frowned slightly; she wanted to ask Zhou Hongyu for an idea.
"Sister Zhou, maybe I should stay in Beijing. I truly consider this my second hometown, and I feel I can't bear to leave..."
Chen Zhaodi was the first to object: "Xianglan, don't be foolish! Didn't you hear what your uncle said? Capitalist places are the richest. We must go to Hong Kong! Don't let money get you nowhere in this life!"
Xianglan said sadly, "I just need a little money to support myself. I still want to stay by Grandpa Chang's side!"
That statement doesn't seem to be wrong.
After all, Old Man Chang had saved her life.
Chen Zhaodi winked at Zhou Hongyu, "Quickly persuade this girl not to turn down money!"
Zhou Hongyu helplessly spread her hands, forcing the bull to drink water, saying that everyone has their own destiny, and it depends on Xianglan's choice!
A resolute glint flashed in Xianglan's eyes; she had made her choice—
At crossroads in her life, she never gave up.
Just like when she was captured, she risked her life to escape and left her hometown to seek refuge with relatives in the capital. Although it turned out that she had been deceived, she was lucky enough to meet Grandpa Chang.
Xianglan made up her mind to go there and told her cousin Song that she hoped to stay in the capital.
Uncle Song was taken aback. Hong Kong was far more prosperous than China, and even people from Beijing were eager to squeeze into Hong Kong.
"Xianglan, you're still young and don't understand these things. Going to Hong Kong and getting Hong Kong residency will be the best thing for you in the future!"
The elderly couple wanted to say something but couldn't bring themselves to say it.
If it were their child, they would definitely object to these words. No matter how bad China is, it's still the place where they've lived their whole lives. No matter how good Hong Kong is, it's still someone else's home.
But Xianglan is different. Indeed, Xianglan will have a better life in Hong Kong!
"Xianglan, don't think such things. Hong Kong is even more..."
"Grandpa Chang, Grandma Chang!"
Xianglan's face was serious as she said, "No matter how good Hong Kong is, I still want to stay in Beijing and stay by your side!"
She tried to persuade him: "I don't want to go to Hong Kong, and I don't want those things. Can you pay my rent in Beijing for five years? I'll pay you back when I'm able to!"
Five years, she can do it—