Chapter 102 Emotional Troubles

The box was in a mess, and the clock had already pointed to two in the morning.

Xiao Yixiao looked at his watch, glanced at the two people lying on the sofa, sighed, and said to Bao Yifan,

"No, if you drink any more we'll all have to sleep here. I'll take Lao Meng back first, you take care of that kid."

He pointed at Jiang Yu, then picked up Meng Yanchen and walked out.

As soon as Xiao Yixiao left with Meng Yanchen on his back, Bao Yifan started cursing and carried the drunk Jiang Yu.

Just as he reached the door, a waiter stopped him.

"Sir, your box bill hasn't been paid yet."

Bao Yifan's eyes widened. "Are you new here? I'm a friend of your boss!"

He pointed outside the door and said, "Did you see that guy who just left? Your boss! What's the bill?"

The waiter smiled and said,

"Yes, I'm new here. That's what everyone who runs away from paying says."

Bao Yifan almost laughed out of anger, still carrying the heavy Jiang Yu on his shoulders.

Jiang Yu suddenly shouted in his ear, "Drink! Keep drinking!"

"I'm really impressed..."

Bao Yifan gritted his teeth and took out his phone. After paying the bill, he sent a message to Andy.

[Message to Fan Xiaomei: Don't let Meng go easily! Torture him severely!]

Andy glanced at the message on his phone, turned it in his hand, raised his eyebrows and looked at Fan Shengmei who was looking through the documents. The other party looked normal and was discussing the investment situation of "Xingtu Li" with Qu Xiaoxiao.

"How are the companies and residents moving into Xingtu?"

"Hey, Sister Fan, I knew those who 'pick the best' were willing to spend money, but I didn't expect you to be so generous."

Qu Xiaoxiao crossed her legs and swung her toes. "All the handsome men and beautiful women who came to consult about renting a house are obviously not second-generation rich, but they spend money so freely~"

She gestured exaggeratedly, "Our rent is twice as expensive as the surrounding area, and it's a membership system. What's the result? They drop hundreds of thousands of dollars without blinking an eye, almost outshining me, a real rich second-generation!"

Fan Shengmei smiled. "Because they see it as an investment."

She said calmly, "It not only satisfies their housing needs, but also allows them to quickly connect with wealthy people. The high rents and the eye-catching environment make them stand out even among ordinary people, just like carrying designer bags and wearing limited edition clothes."

"I'll interview these tenants,"

Fan Shengmei closed the folder and said, "We can't let just anyone in. These people are generally not too low-quality. If they can become employees of a company stationed in Xingtu, they can get a 20% discount on rent, which is a win-win situation for both the company and the client."

"But the companies that come to consult always feel a little bit lacking,"

Qu Xiaoxiao pouted, "You know, the people around me are basically nouveau riche, second-generation rich people. They can fool ordinary people a little, but if they have a little bit of Taoism, they will look down on them."

She blinked and suddenly leaned closer, "Hey, how about...bringing Mr. Meng over for a walk? Build up momentum?"

Fan Shengmei paused for a moment and said nothing.

Andy interrupted at the right moment, "We can slowly screen the companies that move in. Once their quality improves, we'll naturally be able to attract higher-end customers."

She changed the subject, "But there's still a gap of three million in follow-up funding... How about, from my..."

"don't want."

Fan Shengmei flatly refused, "Thank you, Andy, but we agreed on the share ratio at the beginning, and I don't want to break the rules."

She looked up. "I plan to give Xiao Qiu a 2% stake. Although she hasn't contributed any money, she has been working on the website and promotion for free. I also want her to be responsible for future promotions and the cafe downstairs."

"Ouch~"

Qu Xiaoxiao covered her heart exaggeratedly, "Our Sister Fan has really been reborn!"

She tilted her head and smiled slyly, "Now you can make me, a little devil, obey you."

She tilted her head and thought for a moment, "Okay, from today on, you're the third most powerful person in my heart! First is Andy, second is myself, and you..."

She deliberately dragged out her tone, "Barely third!"

At this time, the doorbell rang, and Qiu Yingying stood at the door with a lunch box.

"I know you're working overtime, so I made some midnight snacks!"

Andy took the lunch box and said, "Thank you, Xiao Qiu."

Fan Shengmei smiled and opened her own copy.

"Although I want to lose weight...but thank you anyway, I'll eat less."

Qu Xiaoxiao opened the lid and her eyes widened immediately. She couldn't help but exclaimed,

"Oh my god! Little earthworm, are you feeding the pigs?"

Her lunch box was piled high with braised pork, chicken legs and fried dumplings, twice as much as the others.

Everyone looked at Qiu Yingying in surprise.

She blinked her eyes, stiffened her neck, feeling guilty.

"You, you should eat more... You look too thin..."

She put the chopsticks into Qu Xiaoxiao's hand attentively.

“Try it now!”

Qu Xiaoxiao took the chopsticks suspiciously.

"I know, I know. I'll do it myself..."

"that......"

Qiu Yingying suddenly leaned closer and said, "If you have anything to do in the future, let me do it! If you need help, tell me and I'll do it for you!"

The three of them looked at each other.

Qu Xiaoxiao stared at her oversized midnight snack and suddenly narrowed her eyes.

"Little earthworm...did you poison me?"

“No, no!”

Qiu Yingying waved her hands anxiously, "I just... I just want to be nice to you."

Qu Xiaoxiao put down her chopsticks, folded her arms and leaned back.

"Just say it, I'm not used to you being like this."

Qiu Yingying stiffened her neck, her eyes wide open but she didn't dare look at Qu Xiaoxiao.

"No......"

"Who do you want me to help check?"

Qiu Yingying shook her head.

"the fat is in the fire?"

Continue shaking your head.

"Did you steal from me?"

"No!"

Qiu Yingying suddenly shouted, "I didn't steal! I'm not a thief!"

After saying that, he turned and ran, scaring the three of them.

Qu Xiaoxiao was confused, "What happened to her?"

Fan Shengmei frowned and looked outside the door. "She should be... okay, right? I'll go back and see her later."

—

The night was dark. Fan Shengmei stood on the balcony, the light of her mobile phone screen reflected on her face. She quietly looked at the message sent by Meng Yanchen.

I miss you so much

Andy came over with mineral water.

Fan Shengmei took the water and asked, "Is Xiaoqu asleep?"

"Um,"

Andy leaned against the railing, "After drinking half a bottle of red wine, I carried her to bed."

Fan Shengmei chuckled, "This time...she should have completely let go of Doctor Zhao, right?"

"She said going to the hospital that day was her last chance."

Andy looked at the neon lights in the distance. "Xiao Qu is the most genuine girl I've ever met. She loves passionately and lets go without hesitation. She said that she can look up to someone, but not always. If the other person never looks down, how can they see the good in her?"

Fan Shengmei chuckled, "It's good that she figured it out. She's such a proud person, and she did make a lot of concessions for Dr. Zhao."

"Withdrawal is a process, and you'll get better once you get through it."

Andy paused, "Xiao Qu said...she understood this from you and Meng Yanchen."

"Me?" Fan Shengmei looked up in surprise.

Andy's lips curled up into a smile. "That day when you were talking to Meng Yanchen on the phone about translating materials, Meng Yanchen praised you for being able to remember all the different lipstick shades. That was the moment she figured it out."

"She mentioned those details about other men disliking your 'materialistic' qualities, and the way Meng Yanchen praised you wasn't teasing, but genuine admiration and love."

Fan Shengmei lowered her head, a bitter smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she did not respond.

"Meng Yanchen drank a lot of wine tonight." Andy said suddenly.

Fan Shengmei tightened her grip on the bottle.

"Actually, I know I shouldn't blame him, nor should I..."

"stop."

Andy interrupted her, "What you should care about most now is your own feelings."

She turned to face Fan Shengmei, "You are not obligated to convince yourself to forgive because of someone else's pain."

Starlight fell on Andy's eyelashes. "You need time. In your own way, you can slowly digest it, or you can vent it on the other person, but don't force yourself to accept it just because you feel sorry for the other person."

She gently hugged Fan Shengmei and said, "Xiaomei, you have always been kind and always found excuses for others. This kindness has made you swallow too many grievances."

Andy stroked her back and said, "Meng Yanchen is very good and worth it. But let it go for now. This time, love yourself first."

When Fan Shengmei returned to 2202, the room was pitch black.

She fumbled to turn on the light and was startled by Qiu Yingying sitting on the sofa.

"Little earthworm? Why don't you turn on the light?"

"Sister Fan..."

Qiu Yingying's voice came from the corner of the sofa, with a rare sense of confusion.

Fan Shengmei put down her bag, walked gently to her side and sat down.

"What's wrong?"

Qiu Yingying raised her head mechanically. "Sister Fan...would you like someone who has been thinking about someone else for years?"

Fan Shengmei was stunned at first, then said softly,

"meeting."

Qiu Yingying raised her head and looked at her seriously.

"So...is someone like this worth liking? Can we be together?"

Fan Shengmei was silent for a moment, and gently stroked Qiu Yingying's messy bangs.

"I'll answer this question in two days."

—

The morning sun streamed into the corridor. Fan Shengmei rushed out of 2202, holding her high heels as she ran towards the elevator.

The elevator door was closing, she shouted hurriedly,

"Wait a moment!"

The elevator door opened again.

"Thanks!"

She bowed her head, thanked him, and hurried into the elevator.

The moment I looked up, my breathing suddenly stopped——

Meng Yanchen stood in the middle of the elevator...