Zhang Hongmei laughed heartily, "Yes, but I made money before, and I've already recouped my initial investment."

"Alright, I'm not going to argue with you anymore. You can always be right no matter what."

"When you see Lauren tomorrow, ask her if the dividends from the two families have been credited to my account. Tell her to give you 300,000, keep 300,000, and exchange the rest for cash."

"Okay, she'll come and reimburse you. We were together today."

"Then let's tell her to come over the day after tomorrow afternoon, and the three of us can check it out."

Meanwhile, Wang Xinyi was talking to Zhao Tiancheng about the idea Zhang Hongmei had given her that day.

"Brother Zhao, could you help me look at the land for your textile factory?"

"Xinyi, this way all your money is tied up."

"It's alright. I don't need it, and besides, Ningning is still young. This is a perfect time to make such an investment."

"Okay, I'll go check out the service company tomorrow when I'm done with my work."

"Yes, Hongmei said she has already asked Haozheng to help her buy the land."

“Hmm, this girl has good taste and a sharp mind. We’ll buy land too. But since you’re preparing it for Ningning, I, as her father, can’t just leave empty-handed. Let’s each buy one plot for him.”

You need to keep your money for other purposes!

"No need, I can come up with the money."

“Then you buy two, one for each of the two brothers. I don’t have that much money, but I plan to split the things left in our hometown equally between Haozheng and Ningning. And the clothing company in the future will also be split 50/50 between the two brothers.”

Zhao Tiancheng hugged Wang Xinyi and said, "Wife, good wife, it's good that you have this thought. You don't need to worry about Haozheng, he won't care about these things in the future." Zhao Tiancheng knew clearly that Zhang Hongmei chose Zhao Haozheng not entirely because of trust, but also partly to protect Ningning and Wang Xinyi from being mistreated.

“His is what he got himself, this is what I gave him, you don’t need to worry about it.”

Zhao Tiancheng hugged his wife tightly, feeling that he must have been a great philanthropist in his past life to have such a knowledgeable, beautiful, and kind wife in this life.

Zeng Zhongkang was typing furiously on the keyboard. Jia was leaving the day after tomorrow, and he had some things for him to take back. He wondered if the things from the previous two trips had arrived yet.

This time, my supervisor didn't give me any instructions, so I was very anxious.

This time, Jia's return is a very safe opportunity. I need to send him out tomorrow to bring some things back for the brothers. He's had his eye on the daggers here for a while now; although theirs are imported, they can buy them here. They'll all be very happy, won't they?

I was busy until late at night before finally saving it to drive A. Lying in bed, I couldn't fall asleep at all.

I have a little over a year left before I can leave. I'm almost twenty-four now. This is the happiest place for me. There's no disdain from my stepmother, no endless complaining, and no sweating it out on the training field.

When I first came here, I thought that these four years would feel like an eternity. But because of her, and following her around every day, I feel that time is flying by. The previous four years have become three years, and I only have a little over a year left before I can go back.

Sometimes I have this thought that I don't want to go back. That way I can stay with her forever.

I know this is wishful thinking, but I just can't control myself.

The next day, after everyone had left for work, Zhao Tiancheng drove out to prepare gifts. Annie insisted on coming along, so the three of them ended up going together.

Zhang Hongmei saw that Zeng Zhongkang had bought twenty-three daggers and twenty-three multi-tools. She knew he intended to have Jia take them back, and it was highly likely they were for his comrades.

Customs isn't as strict now, so we should be able to bring them back. Following Zeng Zhongkang's example, we'll give two items each to Gu Chuanming, Zhang Shouyi, Xiao Li, Chengzi, Uncle Li, Wang Ying, Liu Jingze, Song Zigan, and Shi Tou.

"Please also ask Zhang Hongsheng to take these back with you."

Zeng Zhongkang didn't say anything, but he added two more portions in the end, which were for his father and his half-brother.

The shopkeeper was delighted; these were buyers! He hadn't sold this many in a whole week. In the end, he happily gifted Annie and Zhang Hongmei each an even smaller dagger.

After buying everything, Zhang Hongmei felt like going shopping again. The three of them went to the mall and eventually decided to have lunch there.

Annie is almost six years old now and isn't as interested in amusement parks anymore, but with Zhang Hongmei by her side, the two still have a lot of fun.

After having fast food, we went shopping and bought each family member an outfit as a New Year's gift. Annie chose the outfits for Miao Xinyue and Zhao Yuetong.

Zeng Zhongkang felt a warm glow in his heart. Apart from the first set of clothes he bought himself, everything else he wore was given to him by Zhang Hongmei. Although Cheng Guangxu and Cai Peilin also received some, it still made him happy.

It was almost dark when Annie got home. This time, Ningning was awake and crying very naughtily.

"Grandma Wang, Ningning is so naughty. I've already given him a gift, but he's still being unreasonable."

Zhang Hongmei came over and took Ningning from her. The boy immediately stopped crying and looked at her with a wronged expression.

Wang Xinyi laughed heartily, "This rascal, your mother wasn't home all day, you must miss her."

Annie immediately went up to her and said, "Ningning, this is my mom."

This made Wang Xinyi laugh even harder. Annie turned around and looked at Wang Xinyi seriously.

"Grandma Wang, this is my mother!" she emphasized again.

"Yes, she's your mother. Ningning won't try to take her from you."

After hearing Wang Xinyi's words, Annie finally smiled and started playing with Ningning using toys.

Zhao Tiancheng returned early today. The textile factory was closed for the holiday, leaving only a few people to look after the warehouse.

When I got home, I heard my wife laughing loudly; my son must have been trying to make her happy.

I took off my coat, went to the public restroom outside to wash up, and then tried to go back inside. Just then, I overheard Annie's words and thought it was quite amusing how kids could compete for attention.

"Grandpa Zhao, why are you here so early today?"

"Grandpa Zhao is done with his work and will stay home to celebrate the New Year with you."

"Oh, but we're going back tomorrow?"

Zhang Hongmei chuckled. That's how conversations can die.

"You'll be coming back after Christmas, won't you?"

After Zhao Tiancheng finished speaking, he tried to take his son, but the boy turned his face away. He was still holding onto Zhang Hongmei's clothes with one hand.

Wang Xinyi burst out laughing again. "You, as a father, don't understand your child's heart!"

Annie looked at Ningning in Zhang Hongmei's arms and told him seriously, "Ningning, this is your father. You should go to him, not cling to my mother."

Zhang Hongmei finally took Annie's words seriously. "Annie, you are my daughter. Don't worry, Mom will always love you the most."