Qin Xiaoyu comforted them for a few words and then went to the shop.

Master Liang was also there, but this time he wasn't in a hurry to draw; he was chatting with Factory Director Fei.

“We’re going to Hong Kong tomorrow,” A Lei announced.

"No way! Hong Kong?" Qin Xiaoyu exclaimed in surprise.

"It's a gift for you, and also a way to mark the end of our honeymoon," A Lei said, waving his hand. "We'll also catch a fashion show and the Miss Hong Kong pageant."

"Perfect timing, Sister Fei, you've all come over. You haven't been to Hong Kong yet, let's go together." Qin Xiaoyu was delighted.

"No, we need someone to stay at home. Even though we're not selling goods, we can't just leave him unattended. You take Lao Liang with you; he needs to broaden his horizons." Director Fei had already adjusted his mindset.

Qin Xiaoyu glanced at Master Liang's clothes; he definitely couldn't go to a fashion show dressed like that.

"There don't seem to be any decent men's clothing stores on this street," Qin Xiaoyu muttered. Ah Lei has a lot of clothes, but unfortunately, Master Liang isn't tall enough.

“I have clothes,” Master Liang said confidently.

Qin Xiaoyu didn't want to force the issue. Although she was a little worried, he was a designer after all, and he thought she was too authoritarian, just as he had said.

She was worried about Zhu Xu, so she went to find Ye Qiu.

Upon seeing her enter, Ye Qiu greeted her, but his expression was different from before, showing some distance. Qin Xiaoyu understood that this was because of what happened yesterday; Ye Qiu felt guilty for not lending Zhu Xu money.

"Sister Ye, I'm going to Hong Kong, and then I'll go back to my hometown in Northeast China. Please take care of things here. The people I left behind aren't very knowledgeable about this, so if you need anything, just have them ask you." Qin Xiaoyu said sincerely.

"No problem, just ask me." Hearing her say that, Ye Qiu felt relieved.

"Also, I've arranged a hospital room for Zhu Xu's wife. I'm afraid if anything happens, he'll be too embarrassed to contact me. Just keep an eye on things, and if anything happens, I'll settle things with you when I get back."

“Little Fish, I finally understand, there are good people in this world. You are one of them. I felt really bad yesterday for not lending you money, but I had no choice. You didn't even look like a hard worker, you went back to take care of her, and I felt so bad…”

"Sister, I understand you."

"Okay, now that you say that, I know what to do. What exactly does your husband do? Does he have connections everywhere? I bet you're so capable because he's backing you up, right?" Ye Qiu had a sharp eye.

Upon closer examination, Qin Xiaoyu realized it was indeed true. She had been the one doing all the good deeds in front of the camera, while A Lei, the unsung hero, was the one working behind the scenes.

After arriving in Hong Kong, the three of them did not go to a hotel, but instead stayed at the eldest sister's house.

Although Hong Kong property prices in the 1980s hadn't yet reached outrageous levels, they weren't cheap either. My eldest sister's house was on Peak Peak, a four-story villa with a strong colonial style, cream-colored exterior walls, and complete with a covered walkway and swimming pool. It was a true luxury home.

Here, Qin Xiaoyu met her brother-in-law for the first time. He was Swiss, tall and handsome.

“This is my third brother-in-law,” A Lei whispered in Qin Xiaoyu’s ear in Chinese.

Qin Xiaoyu understood; they were from the Fang family. It would be strange if they weren't philanderers.

"I'm so sorry I couldn't attend your wedding," the brother-in-law said politely.

This was what Qin Xiaoyu was curious about. From what he said, he had been in Hong Kong, so flying to Shanghai should have been easy. Why didn't he go? His older sister didn't seem like someone who would hide her husband from everyone.

"My brother-in-law is unable to enter the country for some reason," A Lei could only hint at.

"So your father can't come back because he can't enter the country?" Qin Xiaoyu immediately made the connection.

"That's part of the reason, don't guess. Look, see those houses over there without lights on? Those are ours, they're under repair."

"Yours?" Qin Xiaoyu emphasized.

“It was a gift from my uncle,” A Lei said casually, making it seem as if the house was just a small, ordinary item that was given away easily.

"Uncle? The one who gave you a thousand invoices, your aunt's husband?" Qin Xiaoyu finally realized who it was.

“Yes, that’s him. He only has one daughter with his ex-wife, and she lives abroad and doesn’t come back. He doesn’t have any children with his current aunt, so he’s been especially generous to me,” A Lei explained.

"Oh, your aunt didn't come to our wedding either? She wasn't allowed to enter the country?"

Qin Xiaoyu's imagination ran wild as she desperately tried to guess who these people were.

"No, she's on a foreign trip."

"What about your uncle? He loves you so much, yet he didn't even come to your wedding?"

"My uncle is my aunt's personal translator. Although my aunt is fluent in five languages, isn't it more impressive to have a translator? The two of them are very loving and are almost inseparable."

Qin Xiaoyu felt a bit full after being force-fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

Tonight is the Miss Hong Kong awards ceremony, and tomorrow is the fashion show.

"The favorites for this year's Miss Hong Kong are really ugly, they can't compare to the Miss Asia contestants." The older woman threw the newspaper on the table. Qin Xiaoyu leaned over to take a look. Li Meishan? That name sounded unfamiliar.

Miss Asia is Nina Li Chi, needless to say, her figure and appearance are top-notch.

"Have your aesthetic tastes changed?" A Lei shook his head after looking at it.

"It's all because of that Mr. Long. He's the chairman of the judging panel this year. He said he'd been selecting 'flower vases' every year, and he wanted to reform it. Well, this is even worse than a flower vase; he brought out a huge platter." The eldest sister, also a member of the Fang family, didn't mince words.

Qin Xiaoyu glanced at the large face in the newspaper photo and couldn't help but laugh; it really was a face as round as a silver plate.

It was almost time; it would take another hour to drive there, so they all went back to their rooms to change.

A Lei's dress was already prepared; it was black. Qin Xiaoyu's makeup this time was different from usual. She styled her hair in a Niohuru-style topknot, with smooth, shiny hair on her forehead, revealing her clean forehead. Her eyebrows were thickened, and she used a darker shade of lipstick.

The skirt was a navy blue silk robe, showcasing the best of Eastern style.

When she walked down the steps in her high heels, her older sister and the others were already there.

“This outfit suits you very well, like a royal concubine.” A Lei took her arm.

"I don't want to be a concubine. I can only be the Empress, and the only one. If you dare to look at another woman, I'll make sure she never sees the sun tomorrow." She felt like she had transformed into Niohuru Xiaoyu, her words filled with ruthlessness.

"You win. It seems that even if I become emperor, I won't have any other women." A Lei sighed.

“My classmates always ship couples when they watch dramas, like the emperor and empress. I just don’t like that. What’s so great about sharing a man with a bunch of women?”

What is a CP (couple pairing)?

"It means a pair, like us, the Torpedo CP..."

"Torpedo?" A Lei was completely stunned.

Master Leung had no interest in the Miss Hong Kong pageant and stayed home to watch the TV broadcast.

This was the first time the older brother was the emcee, and Qin Xiaoyu's Cantonese was terrible, so he relied entirely on A Lei to translate.

"It's a pity that such a person jumped to his death." Qin Xiaoyu looked at her brother, who was in the prime of his life, and sighed.