Chapter 247: Money Rolling In

All the jewelry was haphazardly placed on the shelf, the door to the room wasn't even locked, and there wasn't a safe in the room. "Xiaoxiao, why don't you buy a few safes to store your jewelry? What if someone steals it?"

Safe: safe.

"Who dares to steal my things?!" Hu Xiaoxiao had a murderous look on her face. This was the collection she had worked so hard to save. If anyone dared to steal her things, she would pull out his entire family and turn them into ashes!

Dong Peiyu carefully picked up a jade bracelet that was a vibrant green and exclaimed, "This is Imperial Green, right? This is the first time I've seen jade with such a bright color. Where did you buy it? I've been searching for jade of this quality for a long time and haven't found one."

Hu Xiaoxiao put boxes of jewelry into a large box, turned his head to take a look, and said, "I bought it from Quanfu Jewelry. I thought the color was nice, so I bought it."

She was not only the spokesperson for Quanfu Jewelry, but also a major customer of the brand. Many of the fine items were sent to Hu Xiaoxiao for review before they were even put on display. She bought them immediately because she thought they were good.

"Sister Dong, do you like it? If you like it, take it and wear it." Hu Xiaoxiao said generously.

Dong Peiyu immediately put it back and said, "No! I was just taking a look."

She likes money and will get every penny she deserves, but she won't accept anything that's beyond her means.

Moreover, she has a good income and can afford many things. Although her jewelry cannot be compared with Hu Xiaoxiao's in quality and quantity, she has quite a few in her private collection.

Seeing that many of Hu Xiaoxiao's jewels were top-notch items bought from Quanfu Jewelry, Dong Peiyu asked Hu Xiaoxiao to act as a link for her so that she could also buy a few items from within the company.

The real good products are never put on sale in stores. They are all bought up by big customers. Therefore, without connections, many things cannot be bought even if you have money.

Dong Peiyu and Hu Xiaoxiao were surprisingly in agreement on the idea of ​​earning money and buying good things to reward themselves.

After packing and sealing the valuables, have the moving company move the rest to your new home.

The big items were moved in a day in advance, and the next day was the official auspicious day for moving. This day was chosen by Xie Zhiheng, as he also wanted to move in - but no one knew whether it would be a short or long stay.

When Mingxu learned that Hu Xiaoxiao was moving, he also chose the same day.

So, this day was very lively. Everyone invited all their friends. Hu Xiaoxiao and Mingxu sat opposite each other. They were former colleagues and had many overlapping friends.

Zhu Wanwen and Fei Yi came to help early. Although the banquet was scheduled at the restaurant, they cooked dumplings for the guests according to the custom of their hometown, which symbolized reunion and prosperity.

Hu Xiaoxiao can't cook, so he simply invited Aunt Dan over as well.

A few people were happily making dumplings in the kitchen, chatting and laughing. It was quite lively.

"Xiaoxiao, Athena and Lu Xinghe will be here soon." Zhu Wanwen told Hu Xiaoxiao.

"Athena?" Hu Xiaoxiao felt a little unfamiliar with the name. Athena had retired from the entertainment industry after getting married. They had kept in touch at first, but then Athena gave birth to a child, and their conversations dwindled. They hadn't been in touch since then. "Is she okay now?"

Hu Xiaoxiao asked this because she had seen photos of Lu Xinghe entering and leaving bars with female stars in gossip news more than once.

Lu Xinghe has now fallen out of favor with Linda. From a once popular first-line actor, he has fallen to a third-line artist. His roles in TV dramas are always the third male lead, and at best, the second male lead.

Lu Xinghe was not doing well in his career, so he took his anger out on Athena. Hu Xiaoxiao even saw a news report about Athena and Lu Xinghe having a huge quarrel in the street.

So when she heard Zhu Wanwen's words, she asked about Athena's recent situation.

Zhu Wanwen didn't know how to answer. After thinking for a moment, she said, "She's at home taking care of the children. The second child is already walking, and there's a nanny at home to help, so she's quite free. A few days ago, she told me that she was a bit bored and wanted to go back to the TV station to film, so she asked me to ask Sister Linda if it was possible."

Now Zhu Wanwen is one of Linda's top artists. Zhu Wanwen starred in a new drama this year, playing the leading female role. The drama had good ratings and received many praises. Linda has decided to support her with all her strength.

Zhu Wanwen has been learning music since elementary school. Her parents are both music professors at universities. She is very talented and has an intellectual temperament, which is very suitable for the image of a new urban woman that Linda wants to create.

Athena knew that Zhu Wanwen was highly regarded by Linda, so she wanted Zhu Wanwen to plead with Linda.

Feiyi rolled a round little glutinous rice ball into her palm and played with it. She interrupted and said, "It's good for Athena to return to the TV station. She can keep an eye on Lu Xinghe and prevent him from having affairs with other women."

Zhu Wanwen sighed and said, "She probably has this idea in mind. Lu Xinghe and Meng Qi are still in love. They've been entangled for two years, and finally broke up. Meng Qi got married, but now the company has signed a new Miss Hong Kong, and it seems like Lu Xinghe and her are starting to get together."

"Why are you always staring at men?" Hu Xiaoxiao could only feel pity for Athena's misfortune and anger at her lack of fighting spirit. "It's better to focus on your career than on men. If you have a career and money, why would you still worry about not having a man?"

"But Athena's family is not short of money." Zhu Wanwen said.

Hu Xiaoxiao was speechless and asked, "What did Sister Linda say?"

"Sister Linda said it's up to her. The company is always hiring. Athena has played some good roles before and is well-known. If she wants to come back, the company will still want her. But if they want to promote her, that's impossible. She can only play small supporting roles."

At this time, Hu Xiaoxiao heard that Mingxu's house across the street was getting lively.

The two families moved in together, their doors open. Hu Xiaoxiao thought it was Mingxu's guests, and soon she heard Athena's voice. "Xiaoxiao! Congratulations! Congratulations on joining us!"

Hu Xiaoxiao walked out of the kitchen and saw Athena coming in with a gift box. Athena had gained a lot of weight and roundness, and her face was heavily made up. It was hard to tell if she looked good, but her eyes looked a little tired. There were dark circles under her eyes that even foundation couldn't cover, and some fine lines were faintly visible at the corners of her eyes.

Hu Xiaoxiao hurriedly went to greet her: "It's Athena! What a rare visitor! Why are you here? You didn't even tell me, I thought you weren't coming."

Athena gave the gift to Hu Xiaoxiao and said, "Xinghe is coming to Mingxu's wedding party. I asked him to tell Mingxu that I'm coming to your place and asked Mingxu to tell you. I guess he forgot."

Hu Xiaoxiao poured a cup of hot tea for Athena and said, "I have a phone number. You can just call me directly from now on."

"That's perfect." Athena took the tea and smiled.

Perhaps because they hadn't seen each other for so many years, they were at a loss for topics. Athena glanced towards the kitchen and asked, "Are you guys making glutinous rice balls too?"

"Yes, Wanwen is here too."

"Then I'll go and help too." Athena put down the teacup.

(I wish you all prosperity in the new year.)