"Now that you mention it, I remember." A woman's image flashed through Xiao Moran's mind. "I was invited to a product launch last time, and Xie Zhi was there too. There was another woman with her, who was definitely prettier than Lan Yin."
"You men are like flies to rotten meat when you see a pretty woman. Look at you, you remember her so clearly after just one glance." Su Xiaonuan was jealous and glared at Xiao Moran.
"Don't wrong me!" Xiao Moran protested. "I'm just stating the facts, comparing that woman to Lan Yin. In my eyes, neither of them are good women. Mother of the child, please don't generalize and condemn all men, okay? Not every man is like Xie Zhi."
"Xiao Nuan, Moran is a good man, you should be content," Su Ming chimed in. "Look at your bad temper, you turn on me so easily. Even your mother wouldn't dare treat me like this. Don't take your blessings for granted. Be nicer to Moran in the future, he's your man. Men have pride, don't embarrass him in front of others. How will he face the business world after that?"
“Father-in-law, don’t blame Xiao Nuan. Moran is just asking for trouble. He hasn’t been home for so long, and Xiao Nuan has been very polite to him.” Zhang Yulan immediately spoke up for Xiao Nuan. “If I were Xiao Nuan, I would also be suspicious of him. Therefore, I believe that it is the right thing to do to hand over Moran’s financial power to Xiao Nuan. Even if our Moran is not a bad man, there are many bad women outside, and I’m afraid they might be after Moran’s money.”
“Okay, I agree.” Ye Mei raised her hand in agreement; the outside world does indeed have many uncertainties.
“Yes, I agree.” Zhang Yulan also raised her hand.
Su Ming said nothing.
“Yes, I agree to let Xiao Nuan manage the money for me,” Xiao Moran said proactively. “I will hand over the financial control to my wife tomorrow. Even if I fall into someone else’s trap, at least my money can still be left to my wife and children.”
"You dare?" Su Xiaonuan raised her fist.
"I wouldn't dare! I wouldn't dare!" Xiao Moran raised his hands. "With a woman in the family who knows kung fu, I, Xiao Moran, would never dare to do such a thing, even if you beat me to death. From now on, you're in charge of this family. I'll do whatever you tell me to do, and I'll never go west if you tell me to go east."
"You spineless henpecked husband," Su Ming sighed. "At least you should act like a man, right? Even if you're afraid of women, you should have your own bottom line, right? You really disappoint me."
"What are you disappointed about?" Ye Mei reached out and grabbed Su Ming's ear, twisting it 360 degrees. "I want to see how tough your ear is. You've been acting like a madman since I haven't taught you a lesson in a few days. How dare you instigate your own son-in-law like this? You're tired of living, aren't you, Su Ming?"
"Mei, it hurts! Let go!" Su Ming begged for mercy with both hands. "I won't do it again, I won't do it again."
"Hahaha..." Everyone burst into laughter.
"Your family is so nice!" Aunt Chen said enviously. "It must be so wonderful to live in your family."
After saying that, she got up to leave. She had to go back. Before the boss and Lan Yin returned, she had to take the child and hide in the room as soon as possible. She didn't want to become the target of their anger. Recently, she had been doing this. Whenever they started arguing, she would keep the child and herself out of their sight.
Xiao Tian and Xiao Li didn't want to leave after playing so much. Only in the Xiao family compound could they fully unleash their childlike innocence. Back at their own homes, they could only live a lifeless existence. If their father and stepmother were home, they wouldn't even dare to breathe loudly.
Xiaoli took a few steps and then ran back, hugging Su Xiaonuan tightly and saying reluctantly, "Godmother, I really want to be your child, I really want to live with you all."
Su Xiaonuan's throat tightened. She stroked Xiaoli's hair and said, choking back tears, "Godmother also wants Xiaoli to be her goddaughter. Godmother also wants you and Brother Xiaotian to live with us, but there's nothing I can do. You have your own father and your own family. Godmother has no right to take you away from us. Otherwise, Godmother would definitely take you away to be her daughter."
"Xiaoli, hurry up, or your dad and the others will be back soon," Aunt Chen urged.
Xiaoli then reluctantly let go of Su Xiaonuan.
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A few days later, a business networking event was held in the provincial capital.
It is said that this social gathering was hosted by a mysterious bigwig.
Xiao Moran is now the youngest and most promising boss in the provincial capital. His wealth ranks first in the province, but he himself is unaware of it. However, some people have already taken notice of him.
This social gathering was mainly organized for Xiao Moran, this rising star; as for Xie Zhi, that nouveau riche, he's a thing of the past.
Lan Yin, being narrow-minded, thought Xiao Moran's business was about to go bankrupt. She hadn't seen an advertisement for Warmth brand mattresses on TV for a long time, so she concluded that Xiao Moran's business was failing.
At today's social gathering, all the business owners brought their families.
Su Xiaonuan was not attending as a family member; she was one of the invited business owners and one of the few female business owners in the provincial capital.
Lan Yin took this social gathering very seriously. She needed to use Xie Zhi as a stepping stone to meet more wealthy people, so she dressed up for the occasion.
Not only did she dress up for the occasion, but Xiang Qiuyun, who was beside her, also dressed up. The two women formed an alliance of interests, and they wanted to completely sideline Xie Zhi, the boss. As long as Lan Yin transferred Xie Zhi's assets, she could then divorce him. She had originally set her sights on Xie Zhi's money, but now that Xie Zhi had found another woman, Lan Yin had no choice but to fight with her back against the wall and then make a successful retreat.
When Xie Zhi led two glamorous women into the venue, many people were pointing and whispering about them.
Lan Yin was not ashamed, but proud. She smiled gently at those who pointed and gossiped, and her every move showed her unique beauty and charm. This would be the place where she would completely change her destiny. Perhaps, she could even meet the most mysterious wealthy businessman in the provincial capital here.
Along the way, the topic they heard most often was the grand wedding that would be held at the Emperor Hotel.
Several female proprietresses gathered together:
"Have you heard? Next week, this place is going to be booked out for a grand wedding that's truly unparalleled in the world. I wonder which lucky woman is going to be the one to have it."
"Yes, I read the newspaper. It said that the bride and groom's relatives and friends can come here for the banquet, and they will eat and stay at the hotel. They will not accept any monetary gifts from them, and each person will receive a red envelope containing 13.14 yuan."
Why is it a red envelope containing 13.14 yuan?
Su Xiaonuan happened to overhear this as she passed by, and said to them, "1314 represents a lifetime of love."
She didn't know that this was a wedding arranged by Xiao Moran for her. She thought that someone else was going to hold a grand wedding here. Xiao Moran had said that they would hold the wedding at the Emperor Hotel and invite all their relatives and friends to the banquet. They would not accept gifts, but she had never heard of the concept of returning red envelopes. That's why she thought it was someone else's wedding and said something out of turn.
"Wow, is that what it means?" A woman enthusiastically pulled Su Xiaonuan along. "This is the first time I've heard of it. If you hadn't said so, I would have thought 1314 was an unlucky number."
“How could that be?” Xiao Nuan said. “They are so rich that they can hold a wedding in a place like this. They are particular about every little thing and won’t give red envelopes to relatives and friends randomly. This is a declaration to everyone that their love will last a lifetime.”
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