"Third Brother, I'm not pregnant."

Gu Xiaoxiao happened to be in the courtyard, and she heard Gu Changfeng's voice clearly.

She just got her period two days ago, how could it be so soon?

Although she also wants to have a child, she believes that things should be left to nature.

"oh."

Gu Changfeng said no more.

As for getting pregnant, that's something the parents should worry about themselves.

Anyway, he had already done as his parents had instructed.

…

After two days of being idle, Ruan Qiushui was completely restless.

"I'm used to being busy every day, so why do I feel a little lonely taking two days off?"

Ruan Qiushui awkwardly touched her arm.

"Hello, are you in Alexander?"

Nguyen Thu Thu made an international call.

“My dear Ruan, is that you? You finally remembered me.”

Alexander answered the phone, his face beaming with surprise.

His good friend Ruan Qiushui finally called her.

"It's me, Alexander. How have you been lately? Is work going well?"

Nguyen Thu Thuy sends daily greetings to express her concern.

“My dear Ruan, you are so considerate. I’m doing very well lately.”

"The orders from country Z that you introduced me to have made me proud among my siblings, and even my grandfather praised me."

Alexander stroked the blond hair on his head, looking smug.

The Argyle family holds a very important position in the United States, all thanks to their economic power.

The Argyle family owns half of the economy in country M.

Industries are spread throughout the north and south, covering a wide range of categories including clothing, food, housing, transportation, technology, and machinery.

They even funded the construction of satellite nuclear weapons.

Currently, there are five heirs in the younger generation of the family, including Alexander, who have the right to inherit the family business.

The other four are all highly skilled, meticulous, and ruthless.

He had been suppressed and even assassinated by his other siblings. If it weren't for his grandfather's order to protect him, he would have died long ago.

He was then forced into a state of transparency and marginalization, and was assigned to the least profitable garment factory, which left him with no choice.

With no future for him in country M, he decided to take a different path and, despite the disdain of others, resolutely came to country Z to seek business opportunities.

Who knew he would be so lucky to meet his soulmate, Ruan Qiushui.

It not only helped him solve the predicament of the garment factory, but also brought him large export orders.

He knew that God must be watching over him.

“Alexander, I am so glad that you are living a happy life.”

The happier Alexander was, the more confident she became about what was to come.

"My dear Ruan, did you call me this time because you missed me?"

"If you really miss me, I'll allow you to come to the US to find me, and even pursue me."

Alexander stared intently into the microphone, though Ruan Qiushui couldn't see it at all.

Although Alexander especially hoped that Nguyen Thu Thu was only calling to check on him because she missed him as a friend.

But based on his understanding of Ruan Qiushui over the years, she only thinks of him when she needs something.

Thinking of how his beloved Ruan could summon him at will and dismiss him at will, his heart was breaking.

"Alexander, do you want me to hang up the phone?"

Ruan Qiushui rubbed her forehead.

This Alexander is quite the smooth talker.

Ruan Qiushui and Alexander had only had brief contact before, so she always thought he was quite normal.

Unfortunately, as business contacts became more frequent and communication closer, Ruan Qiushui gradually became unable to tolerate Alexander's philandering.

All he does all day is flirt with her or talk to her about his sexy female companion.

Although she knew that foreigners were very open-minded, Alexander was too open-minded.

If Ruan Qiushui hadn't interrupted him at the crucial moment, she probably would have known exactly what the pleasure posture and duration were.

"cough."

Alexander put away his playful smile.

“My dear Ruan, tell me what you want to see me about.”

He dared not tease Ruan Qiushui anymore. If she really ignored him and hung up the phone, where would he find a friend like her?

"I'm calling you today because I want to discuss a business deal with you."

Ruan Qiushui organized her thoughts and told him what she was thinking.

Ruan Qiushui's purpose in making the call was to become the Argyle family's general import and export agent in country Z.

He was fully responsible for the export of goods from Argyll family businesses to country Z.

The Argyle family's imports of goods from country Z will also be handled by Nguyen Thu Thu.

In short, she hoped to become a hub for trade between the Argyle family and Country Z.

“My dear Ruan, I never imagined that you would have such lofty ideals and ambitions.”

Alexander was stunned.

He had always known about Ruan Qiushui's ambition and execution ability, but he never expected that she would want to swallow up the huge cake of their Argyll exports to Z country.

Although the proportion of their goods exported to country Z is not large at present, he sees the prospects as very promising.

Ruan Qiushui was his friend, and if possible, he would certainly prefer her to be the general agent.

However, family matters are not something that an insignificant heir can decide.

"I still need to ask my grandfather about this matter."

My grandfather was the real power holder in the Argyll family; no one else's agreement mattered.

"Okay, then please ask around for me. I'll wait for your reply."

Ruan Qiushui knew that Alexander couldn't decide this matter, and she had prepared her own bargaining chips.

"I'll go right now, wait for me for two hours."

After Alexander finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

He had to hurry to his grandfather's house to discuss this matter with him.

Two hours later.

The phone in the living room rang again.

Ruan Qiushui waited two seconds before answering the phone.

"My dear Ruan, is that you?"

Alexander asked first.

"It's me."

Ruan Qiushui answered aloud.

“My grandfather Carter wants to talk to you. He may be a little harsh, but he’s a good man.”

Alexander finished speaking in a low voice, feeling guilty, and secretly turned to look at his grandfather, who had a serious expression. He felt a little scared.

I wonder if my strict grandfather will frighten Ruan Qiushui if things don't go well later.

"I see."

Ruan Qiushui was quite curious about this person in charge of Argyll.

Carter was willing to talk to her, indicating his interest in the collaboration.

Otherwise, would people with tens of millions of dollars in assets waste their time here?

"Hello Mr. Carter, I am Ruan Qiushui. It's a pleasure to talk to you about import and export trade."

Upon hearing the microphone being handed over, Ruan Qiushui, out of respect for the elderly and care for the young, spoke up to introduce the new microphone.

"Ms. Ruan, is it? Alexander told me that you want to monopolize all of my Argyll family's export business to Z country?"

A deep, husky voice slowly drifted over, making Ruan Qiushui shudder.