Facing Yu Qingshan's shaking hands, Yu Xiangan laughed dryly twice, "Dad, it's just as you heard. It's the factory director here, and everyone else."

Yu Qingshan took a deep breath, put down his hand, put it in his trouser pocket, narrowed his eyes, and looked at Yu Xiangan, "Aren't you on a business trip here? How could it be yours?"

Yu Xiangan smoothed the strands of hair around his ears to hide his guilt and anxiety.

"Dad, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have kept it from you." She apologized obediently and poured him a cup of hot tea. Sitting in the factory director's office, Yu Qingshan looked at his little daughter's guilty conscience and snorted coldly.

He was quite surprised to see them here. It would be fine if they came in to visit, but why did they come to disturb the factory manager?

As a result, such a big bomb was dropped.

Yu Xiangan's attitude was serious. "Dad, I quit my job last year to start a business. I was afraid of upsetting you, so I kept it a secret. I know that if I told you, you would definitely worry about me and think I was impulsive, but this is the result of my careful consideration. I know that in the current environment, you and everyone else will think this is an incredible thing. For this reason, I have delayed it until now. I think that no matter how much I say, it is all empty talk when there are no actual results. I want to use my achievements to tell you that I have walked a distance on another road. Don't worry about me. Although this road is not as stable and smooth as the original road, it is the road I want to take. I hope you can support me and be happy for my achievements."

Yu Qingshan was very angry at first, but as he listened, his anger slowly subsided.

Her factory.

Dozens of people depend on her for their livelihood. Is this achievement easy? No, it is not. She started from scratch. Are you proud of her?

If he was a son, Yu Qingshan felt that he might still support him.

Boys should go out and explore the world, but girls are different.

Girls are born with a narrower path than boys. When they grow up, they have to take care of their husbands and children. If they do something out of the ordinary, they are easily criticized. When they go out into the world, they are more likely to receive malicious comments from others.

If the younger daughter had told him at the beginning, he would definitely object.

But now, looking at the business his daughter has created, can he still object?

If I object, it will hurt my daughter's feelings.

If you oppose it, can you turn back time and go back to the time before you resigned?

If they oppose, what will happen to the workers now?

Yu Qingshan thought about this, took a deep breath, and calmed himself down.

But the problem still exists.

"Does Chuanbai know that you resigned? Does your in-laws know? Do they object?"

"This factory is not small. How did you get the money for the building, equipment, and materials?"

"You're doing business alone? Have you ever paid attention to safety issues?"

Of course, Yu Xiangan noticed Yu Qingshan's increasingly calm attitude. Whether she could pass the test depended on her next answer.

She cheered herself up and answered them one by one.

"Chuanbai knew about it and he supported it. My grandfather on my husband's side supported it, and others also supported it later."

"I opened two restaurants in the capital and made a lot of money. I also have two here and am currently planning to open a third branch. Of course, although I made a lot of money, I took out a loan for equipment and other things. Judging from my current situation, I don't have to worry too much about the loan."

"I am not alone. I have an assistant by my side. We are inseparable. I am also very careful about where I discuss business and will not put myself in a dangerous situation."

After hearing this, Yu Qingshan's face showed no joy or anger. "You are separated for a long time, Chuanbai and the child have no objection? Long-term separation is not a solution. Have you thought of a solution?"

"You opened a restaurant in the capital, and your second brother knew about it? What was the exact amount of the loan?"

"You brought an assistant with you, a female one? Two girls. If there are more than one person on the other side, it will be dangerous. Have you considered this?"

Yu Xiangan: "I have thought about long-distance separation. There is no way to do it in the early stage when it is a critical time to lay the foundation. We have to work harder now so that the children don't have to worry about future jobs. To be frank, with me and their father, they can lie at home for the rest of their lives without worrying about food. In two years at most, I will change the current model and go back to reunite with them more often."

"Second brother knows about it. Don't blame him. I was the one who told him to keep it a secret from the family. There are elderly people at home and I don't want to upset them. In their minds, a stable job is the most important thing." At this time, Yu Xiangan made it clear to Yu Qingshan and did not drag Yu Xiangyan into the water.

"If it's a loan, I have the ability to pay it back."

"My assistant and I both carry self-defense gear in our bags. We are discussing business in a public place, so we don't have to worry about having no one around. And Mansheng is here. He has everything under his command except young men, so we don't have to worry too much about safety."

Yu Qingshan chuckled, "That is to say, besides your second brother, Mansheng also knows about it." He looked friendly.

Yu Xiangan: "..."

Looking at this friendly smile, Yu Xiangan felt a little toothache.

It feels like... some of her father's anger was transferred to the two people who knew about the incident but didn't report it.

but……

Yu Xiangan: Ahem!

It was a bit unkind, but she felt the fire in her body lessened!

Yu Qingshan did not easily believe what she said. After all, he had been cheated once. After listening to her for a long time, he did not say much. He went to two restaurants that were open and visited them once. He also went to see the third restaurant that was being renovated, and then went to find Yu Mansheng.

When Yu Mansheng saw Yu Qingshan, he immediately straightened his back and prepared for battle.

Before confessing, Sister Xiao An had told him about this matter. He had already prepared a speech in his mind, but he forgot most of it when he saw the person and broke out in sweat.

He was afraid that his second uncle would punish him.

Although his second uncle had never been punished, he had the impression that he was not a very tolerant person.

Now he had a serious face in front of him and he was very well-behaved.

Answer whatever you ask.

Basically, I answered truthfully. After all, my second uncle was not a child who could be easily fooled.

As the old people often say, he has eaten more salt than he has eaten rice.

Can you cheat?

If you are discovered, you will die a more miserable death.

What he said was basically consistent with what Yu Xiangan said. Yu Qingshan looked better, but Yu Xiangan had not mentioned the specific amount of her loan before. Yu Qingshan asked, Yu Xiangan: "..."

I feel like he would feel a lot of pressure if he said that.

Yu Qingshan finally found out. When he knew the number, he felt like he had a mountain on his back, which almost crushed him. Looking at his daughter, his mood, which had originally eased, changed instantly.

This, this person is really too brave!

If it were him, he would never be able to pay it off in his lifetime!

He drank several cups of cold tea before he stopped himself from jumping up and down in a hurry. "Does my son-in-law know?"

Husband and wife are one body, and this debt is not just borne by their daughter.

Yu Xiangan: "Of course he knows."

After knowing the current amount, Yu Qingshan could no longer sit still. If he didn't pay it off quickly, he wouldn't be able to sleep peacefully. Isn't owing money to the bank just owing money?

It's just that the debt collection targets are different. The debts are real. Even if my daughter's factory and restaurant make a lot of money, it will take a long time to pay off the debts.

Living with such a huge debt...

Yu Qingshan paced back and forth, trying to find a solution.

Yu Mansheng: “…”

This is how my second uncle reacted when he found out about this. If it were him, his legs would probably be broken if his parents found out.

He originally wanted to borrow some money, but now he thinks better of it. If his family knew about it, they probably wouldn't even be able to enjoy their meals anymore.

Let him try harder.

Yu Qingshan thought carefully about ways to resolve the debt, and then rejected them one by one.

The most feasible option is for my daughter to expand her business and make it stronger, so that she can pay off her debts.

He was also worried that his son-in-law knew about this, but his family probably... didn't know about it.

Although their household registrations are separate and they have long been separated, the blood relationship is still there. If someone owes money and doesn't pay it back, they will definitely be found for help.

By then, will my daughter's family still be safe and secure?

A blister appeared in Yu Qingshan's mouth, and it felt burning.

This is all anxious.

This is why Yu Xiangan wanted to keep it secret.

Even in later generations, there are many people who do not want to live with a mortgage, and now only those who are more conservative can do so.

"Dad, don't tell the rest of the family about this, so they don't get angry."

Yu Qingshan chuckled, "You are quite considerate of others."

Yu Xiangan: "... Dad, don't be like this, can you please have some confidence in your daughter? Look at me, when have I ever done anything unreliable?"

Yu Qingshan, "It's extremely unreliable right now! Forget it, I have a headache now, let me be alone for a while." He really had a headache.

Yu Xiangan and Yu Mansheng left the room and looked at each other outside.

Yu Xiangan mouthed: "What should I do?"

Yu Mansheng: "Cold salad!"

He is also worried now.

Yu Qingshan calculated his salary. His rank had been promoted, and with subsidies, he could make more than 600 yuan a month, which is more than 700 yuan a year. He didn't have much expenses now.

All the children have gone out, and even the youngest son was admitted to university last year. The university provides subsidies, and he just needs to send some food and daily necessities from time to time, which doesn't cost much.

He eats in the factory cafeteria. Apart from honoring his elders, he has no other fixed expenses every month, and most of the money can be saved.

Assuming he can work for another twenty years, that would be fourteen thousand.

Fourteen thousand is an astronomical figure. A person with a monthly income of ten thousand yuan would make the news.

However, this is far from enough to pay off my daughter's debt.

Besides, he will have to retire before 20 years, and the money does not have a 20-year limit.

Yu Qingshan felt weak.

There is no other way except to believe that my daughter can solve it.

He also didn't want her in-laws to know.

Yu Mansheng asked Yu Xiangan: "Have you ever thought about asking your second uncle to help? You are alone, so you still need a reliable person to help you look after this business. Your second uncle is going to retire in a few years anyway."

He is already over fifty years old.

Yu Xiangan was silent and thought about it.

"...But you also know that my dad has feelings for the hardware factory. He has often considered the factory his home. If I ask him to retire early and leave that place, I think he would be reluctant to do so."

Her father has always been a front-line worker and it is not impossible for him to be a manager, but she feels that her father is more suitable to be a supervisor.

"Now, let's pass this level first." Yu Xiangan was not in a hurry.

Yu Qingshan stayed there quietly for two hours before coming out. When he came out, Yu Xiangan found that his eyes were a little red and was shocked. Did he cry?

Yu Mansheng also said that he was frightened. He couldn't imagine that someone like his second uncle would cry.

Yu Qingshan looked expressionless, "I understand your current situation. Dad can't help you solve this problem. Fortunately, your dad doesn't have other places to spend money now. I will save my salary in the future to help you pay off the loan."

Yu Xiangan quickly shook his head, "Dad, what are you talking about? No need." After looking carefully, this was on one side, so it shouldn't be that she was crying secretly in the room alone?

If so, you should not ask, as that would be disrespectful to him.

"Dad, you see how my factory is going. Everyone is working very hard. I hope you can give me more confidence."

Even if she earned enough money to repay the loan, she would not pay it back so quickly. She would use the money for expansion.

Yu Qingshan's cheeks twitched, "How can I feel at ease with you?"

Yu Xiangan gave him an example, saying that she was not the first person to do this and would not be the last.

Why do people do this and why does the country allow it to do so? It is so that some people get rich first and then drive others to become prosperous together. This is policy support and it is also a judgment that she has potential, so such a large amount is approved.

She also has this confidence. She is responsible to the workers and to herself.

Yu Xiangan tried his best to persuade Yu Qingshan, and finally his expression eased a little. However, only Yu Qingshan knew what he was thinking and whether he had given up.

In order to reassure him, Yu Xiangan specially took Yu Qingshan to see the orders. In addition to Clet, she also received other business. Now this batch of goods is going to Hong Kong, and the quantity is not small. With these orders, there is no need to worry about not making money to repay the loan.

These figures are evidence, clear proof. Indeed, seeing these, Yu Qingshan felt a lot more relieved.

It seems that the situation is better than he expected.

He was no longer so anxious, and repaying the loan was not impossible.

He was no longer so anxious, so Yu Xiangan took him to walk around the Special Administrative Region. It was a rare opportunity, and Yu Xiangan hoped to leave him with some good impressions of this rapidly developing city.

Three days later, Yu Qingshan boarded the return train. At an inadvertent moment, he seemed to see two familiar people. When he looked closely, they were indeed familiar. Aren’t they Ding Minxiu and Zhao Qiaoniang, the mother and daughter?

What are they doing in the Special Administrative Region?

When he saw Zhao Qiaoniang and Ding Minxiu, Yu Qingshan recalled some not-so-pleasant memories and his brows immediately frowned.

Yu Xiangju is one year older than Yu Mingjie, and he started school one year earlier than Yu Mingjie. So when they took the college entrance examination, Yu Xiangju was one year ahead. But in the end, they both got into college. Why?

Because he repeated the grade.

However, based on Yu Xiangju's usual performance, he should not have failed, but he did. The reason is really frustrating.

When he took the college entrance examination for the first time, he ate the top scholar porridge cooked by his classmate's mother. This was for good luck, and it was actually eight-treasure porridge.

As a result, not long after eating this bowl of porridge, I started vomiting and having diarrhea.

The college entrance examination had not even officially started yet, but he had already suffered a defeat. Who could have thought that this eight-treasure porridge would have such an effect.

Because of time sensitivity, he took the porridge for inspection. The result showed that there was no drug in it, but the ingredients of the porridge had spoiled, which caused this result after it was consumed.

Yu Xiangju took the exam reluctantly, but because of his poor condition, his score was naturally below the passing score, so he had to repeat another year.

It's really sad to talk about it, but this matter didn't spread because his classmate ate with him, and he ate more. He suffered from severe vomiting and diarrhea and missed the exam. After he got better, his family came to apologize and even knelt down. Their sincerity was so unacceptable.

How else can this be investigated?

This is not sincere. The other party’s child also fell for it and his grades are pretty good.

They had no choice but to repeat their senior year and became classmates with Yu Mingjie. Last year, they all demonstrated their abilities. When filling out their applications, they did not choose to go to the capital, but went to Guangzhou.

It is close to home and is also a famous university.

Convenient to go home.

After knowing that he had been admitted to university, Zhao Qiaoniang came to visit him more frequently.

It cannot be said that she would not come to visit Xiaoju before. She would occasionally go to the school to express her longing and concern for Yu Xiangju. But since Xiaoju was admitted to university, the frequency of her visits suddenly doubled, and she often asked about the university situation, confirming that not only did he not have to spend money, but he would also receive subsidies to basically meet his needs during college. She brought Ding Minxiu and her grandson with her, and talked about his childhood days, trying to pressure him with the grace of raising him.

This purpose is too strong.

Yu Qingshan saw that this was not a solution, so he let him return to his hometown and spend some time in the Red Star Brigade. He would then send him to the train when school started, to prevent Zhao Qiaoniang from saying nonsense to him and disturbing the child's mind.

Zhao Qiaoniang still didn't dare to go to the Red Star Brigade because she felt guilty.

But she did not give up. She actually found Xiaoju's school and showed up as his mother.

He also brought Ding Minxiu along, which made Yu Qingshan very disgusted.

I don’t know how they knew which university Xiaoju was admitted to, as he clearly did not make it public.

The mother and daughter did this just to pester him. How could Yu Qingshan watch this happen?

It’s just that he can only solve the problem temporarily, not forever, and ultimately the children have to stand on their own feet.

Now I see them here again. Who are they looking for here?

Could it be that he was going to look for Xiao An?

But logically they shouldn't know she's here.

Because he was worried about this matter and the loan, he was distracted by it. If Yu Xiangan knew about it, he would probably have to thank them.

Zhao Qiaoniang and Ding Minxiu really didn't know that Yu Xiangan was in the Special Zone. The reason they went to the Special Zone was very simple. They couldn't find work in Baishi County, so after hearing a lot of rumors that they could find work in the Special Zone, the mother and daughter came here together to find work.

Ding Minxiu's son is not a child anymore, and Ding Minxiu also wants him to get into college. His grades are average, so she asks the teacher to give him extra lessons. Also, after the college entrance examination, he will be of marriageable age, but it costs a lot of money to get married. People nowadays have high requirements. If you want to marry a girl of equal status, you can't talk about it if the betrothal gift is not enough.

They need to prepare early.

They were very cautious when they first arrived in the Special Administrative Region because they were unfamiliar with the place. Fortunately, they had fellow villagers to rely on, and they went to a garment factory together to help sew collars. This kind of work was simple and they were paid by piecework. As long as they were quick, they could earn forty or fifty yuan a month. If they were slow, they could only earn twenty or thirty yuan a month.

Ding Minxiu's movements were still quite fast. Zhao Qiaoniang was a little older, but she was used to this kind of activity and her skills were still there, so both of them were kept.

It went so smoothly, and they were both very happy. After working here for half a year, they could go back during the Chinese New Year, and they wouldn’t have to worry about their grandson’s/son’s tuition and tutoring fees for their marriage.

While they were making money, Yu Xiangan was also working hard. Her third restaurant was renovated and put into use.

The new store opened, and Yu Xiangan had to pay more attention, so she transferred some staff from the original store over there.

Having old employees guide new employees can solve many problems, even though they don’t actually work for very long.

But compared to pure newcomers, they are already experienced and veterans.

As luck would have it, this third one was right near the garment factory where Ding Minxiu and her daughter worked. After they received their first month's salary, a fellow villager suggested that they go out for a meal together to celebrate, and she chose this place.

They didn't know that this place was opened by Yu Xiangan. Looking at the store here, they were a little worried, "Will the expenses here be very expensive?"

They can't waste too much money on food, they have to save the money for their children.

Fellow villager: "No, no." She laughed heartily, "I know we are all thrifty people, but this one may look expensive, but it is actually quite affordable and has a lot of weight."

…I’ve been to a store in another location before, this one is a branch, it’s the same.”

"Look, are there a lot of people in the store? If the food isn't delicious, there won't be so many people."

"And I'm telling you, I was introduced to this meeting by a friend. He held a lottery when the first meeting opened, and my friend won a fountain pen. You know what? A fountain pen! At least a fountain pen worth a few dollars! He only spent 20 cents and got such a fountain pen, which made us envious. Unfortunately, I went there twice and didn't win anything. I was just given an extra bowl of soup."

My fellow villager is a talkative person and he never stops talking once he starts.

The expression on his face was regretful. "Do you know what the biggest prize is?"

Without waiting for an answer, "It's a brand new bicycle! It's worth over a hundred dollars, and you only need to spend ten cents to enter the lottery. If you're lucky, you can take the bicycle home."

"At first I thought it was a gimmick, a scam, but in the end it was really taken away by a customer. She now rides the bike to and from get off work. I can't tell you how wonderful her life is."

Ding Minxiu and Zhao Qiaoniang were shocked when they heard this. "Is the boss stupid? He will definitely lose money."

The fellow shook his head: "Who knows? Anyway, the lottery is real, but you see he has opened a branch now, so he shouldn't lose money."

“It would be nice if there were still such good things like this now.”

Ding Minxiu smiled and agreed in her heart: "I also want to have such a beautiful thing."

The fellow villager continued: "If there is, I will definitely come to eat once in a while and draw a prize. I don't believe it, I won a big prize."

"Yes, Minxiu, we are lucky. If we go, we will definitely be selected." Zhao Qiaoniang also has this confidence that their luck is not bad.