After listening to the man's words, Jiang Yu roughly understood the situation and analyzed the people she didn't get along with. Since they were in the city and she knew them well, it was probably either Jiang Meier or Lu Yi.

She simply didn't understand their motives. Spreading rumors in the village and getting gossiped about would be understandable. But spreading rumors in the city—what was their purpose? She had no idea.

It can't be because of the clothing store, right? Even if it were, nobody would care!

"Also, I plan to build the north house into a two-story villa. The children are growing up and should have their own rooms. And if you are working at home, you will also have a separate room where you won't be disturbed by other things."

The old house was dilapidated, but it wasn't small. However, now that my mother and sister have joined the family, and with two more children starting school, the first floor is no longer enough.

If they were to reclaim the land, they would have to go to the government again. Not only would it be troublesome, but buying land is also a form of property. After thinking it over, they decided it would be better to build a two-story house directly. And Jiang Yu, as the lady of the house, naturally had the right to make that decision.

"Um?"

The woman paused, looking at him thoughtfully, thinking he was joking. She only fell into deep thought when she saw that he was genuinely discussing something.

Building a house not only consumed financial and material resources, but also involved planning to make it even more luxurious than the original one, which is really hard to accept.

Besides, if that's the case, then the plan to buy a house in the city will have to be postponed again.

While Jiang Yu was pondering, she happened to glance at Shen Suisui by the window. Seeing that she was still reciting her lessons, while Shen Niannian was playing around on the other side, Jiang Yu thought that since she couldn't buy a house now, she might as well listen to the man's advice.

At least having a private learning environment is quite good.

"Can."

She readily agreed.

"But don't expect me to have time to help, and even if I did, I wouldn't be able to lend a hand during your vacation. You know, I'm currently working with Qingyun Garment Factory. Young Master Su has things to do, and I also need to help out at the factory."

Repairing the house is secondary; making money is the priority.

"good."

Chen should immediately agree, and finally, he said:

"Thank you for your understanding, Jiang Yu."

Jiang Yu seemed hesitant to speak, but ultimately said nothing and turned to go into the house. The man followed closely behind, watching the woman's retreating figure, a smile playing on his lips.

The next day at daybreak, Jiang Yu got up early and went to the shop, with Shen Wan following behind. A couple of days ago, they received an order for a dress from a lady who specifically requested it be made today for her family's wedding.

Jiang Yu had already finished the dress, and to make it look even better, she planned to add two small pearls to the collar. Because she was busy yesterday, she hadn't had time to do it. So she decided to go out early this morning to finish it first.

The workers had already arrived to build the house. Seeing her in such a hurry, Shen Ying volunteered to take the child to the house so that the woman could rest assured.

After getting out of the car, Jiang Yu handed the shop key to Shen Wan, asking her to open the door first, while she went to the jewelry shop next door to pick out beads.

At the entrance of the jewelry store, Jiang Yu bumped into a familiar figure. The man seemed not to see her and went upstairs without turning around. Because she still had to pay, Jiang Yu missed the chance to greet him.

On the second floor, after Shen Wan had arranged her sewing tools, she suddenly heard someone outside the door ask:

"Hello, can I have my clothes altered here?"

Li Xianxue knocked on the door, tugging at his oversized coat, and politely inquired. He had a garment made at a clothing store in the alley last year, but after it was finished, he put it away because of the drop in temperature and hadn't had a chance to wear it since. Recently, the weather warmed up, and he planned to take it out to wear it, only to find that it was so big it could be worn as a bathrobe.

When he went to look for the person in the alley, he found that the shop was already closed. Left with no other option, he had to find another shop to renovate.

My colleagues had told me that the Meili Clothing Store inside the department store was pretty good, but when I got there, I found it wasn't open yet. What was strange was that there was a sign with an arrow pointing to the Sui Sui Nian Nian Clothing Store.

Li Xianxue hadn't heard about the clothing-making competition that happened here a while ago, so he didn't think much of it and followed the arrow to find the store, only to discover that it was already open for business.

Upon hearing the voice, Shen Wan put down what she was holding to greet the man, but upon seeing his features, she froze on the spot. She recalled that ever since they bumped into each other at the supply and marketing cooperative, she had been dreaming about that scene for several nights in a row.

The man's appearance and mannerisms were already deeply imprinted in her mind. She was only at the age of budding romance, and although she knew the man knew her sister-in-law, she never asked him a single question.

Upon seeing her again, that feeling of liking washed over her once more. Her face flushed even more, and she responded with her head down.

"I can repair clothes."

Li Xianxue nodded happily after hearing this. He asked about the time and price, getting a general idea of ​​the situation. Just then, Jiang Yu came in from outside. Seeing the man she hadn't had a chance to greet earlier now standing in her shop, she couldn't help but smile.

"Vice President Li, what a coincidence."

When acquaintances meet, they usually go through the usual pleasantries. Upon hearing the man's purpose for coming, she glanced at her sister-in-law, whose cheeks were flushed, and began to guess.

Thinking back to the time she bumped into him a few days ago, Shen Wan became very resistant to her mother-in-law's matchmaking proposals, and immediately understood.

"Vice President Li, do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?"

Seeing that Li Xianxue seemed like a good man and a good match for Shen Wan, she couldn't help but ask on behalf of her sister-in-law. The man paused for a moment, then replied:

"No. I'm the kind of person who's used to being idle. I wouldn't be able to adapt to having a wife who keeps me in check."

Growing up under the strict discipline of his older sister, Li Xue, he grew up and, after seeing her get married, felt somewhat resentful that his brother-in-law was also under her tight control. Besides, everyone around him was henpecked, and he felt more comfortable being alone.

Hearing his answer, Shen Wan, who was not far away, breathed a sigh of relief. Jiang Yu had seen all of this and decided to help her.

"Wanwan, I have to go to the garment factory. You can alter Vice President Li's clothes. I'll be going now."

As Jiang Yu spoke, she walked outside. Seeing this, Shen Wan anxiously tried to chase after her.

"Sister-in-law, I...I can't do it."

"You can do it, I believe in you."

After all, she was her apprentice, so she had that much confidence. Jiang Yu pondered this as she left the department store.

She had planned to walk around the neighborhood a couple of times, giving them plenty of time to be together, before heading back at the appointed time. However, the man who ran up from a distance became incredibly excited upon seeing her.

"President Jiang, the chairman left early this morning. There's a contract to discuss later. Would it be convenient for you to go?"