Chapter 37 Chapter 37 The boss lady’s appearance.
It was not convenient to hold the baby while putting on makeup, but Fangfang seemed to know that she was a guest at someone else's house and was very excited. She showed no signs of sleepiness at all. It was also not convenient to let her take a nap with Amin's son Zaizai. Liu Suqin originally wanted to put her in the stroller, but just in case, they took the stroller that the little one was used to sitting in with them when they went out.
However, Amin had just coaxed his son to sleep, and told the child's father to watch over him in the bedroom, and then he came over and hugged Fangfang.
The little one wasn't shy either, feeling particularly at ease in the arms of the aunt she'd just met. Ah Min held the little one while she watched her friend put on makeup. She didn't notice Ah Hui doing anything fancy; she just kept changing brushes and applying. The results left her completely stunned. "Is this really Ah Qin? She looks like a completely different person."
"I told you to try it, but you still didn't believe me." Ah Hui proudly crossed her arms, took a few steps back, and admired her work for a moment. Then she stepped forward with a comb. "Aqin, let me do your hair again, a neat high ponytail. I think your features are bright and elegant, and this kind of elegant makeup and hairstyle is perfect for you."
"Thank you, you have such a skillful hand." Liu Suqin put down the mirror, still savoring her unprecedented beauty. "I really couldn't have imagined that just a little makeup would turn me into this. I wish I could take a picture of it."
"Don't worry, if there's a chance, we can find a time to go to the photo studio together. I'll do your makeup and styling and make sure you get the best look in the photo."
Amin is a very traditional girl. After getting married, she only wants to take care of her husband and children. Ah Hui has suggested that she put makeup on every few days, but Amin has declined on the grounds that it is inconvenient to take care of the children. In fact, she is just shy. She always feels that after getting married and becoming a mother, she should act like a mother and should not be so ostentatious.
So when Amin saw Aqin, who was also at home taking care of the children, she was shocked. She went out to visit someone today and was wearing a sleeveless slim dress that exposed her shoulders and neck. The dress also outlined her exquisite curves. She looked more like a 28-year-old girl than Ahui, an unmarried girl.
Not to mention that Amin is married now, even when she was a girl, she would have been embarrassed to wear such revealing clothes. But she quickly remembered what Aliang had said: Aqin's husband was a businessman, with several properties and shops under his name. He was already better off than many people in the city. If anyone knew, he would be a boss's wife. Now that she was dressed in a more fashionable and decent style, it was very suitable for Aqin's status, and her husband would only feel proud when he saw her.
Besides, Aqin just dressed more elegantly and didn't wear makeup or show off in public. She was still very generous and decent.
Amin tried so hard to comfort herself until she saw with her own eyes the generous and decent Aqin transformed by Ahui's skillful hands, from a gentle and elegant hot mom into a fashionable hot girl. Amin said nothing, but her whole outlook on life was completely overturned in her heart, and she also felt a little eager to make a move.
They are all married women with children. Since Aqin can do it, why can't she?
Amin began to waver, and Liu Suqin and Ahui enthusiastically invited her to join, but she was eventually pushed onto the stool.
Ah Hui's hands applied the foundation so fast that afterimages were left. It was like the sun rising from the west. Amin, who had always been shy and introverted, rarely allowed her to show off her skills. Ah Hui was determined to amaze everyone and for a moment she didn't care about anything else. She was fully focused and immersed in putting makeup on her friend.
Seeing this, Liu Suqin did not disturb them. She just held her daughter and watched from the side, silently memorizing every step and technique of Ahui. She did not notice that the little one in her arms was quietly watching with the same focused eyes as hers.
It was when Ah Hui lowered her head to change tools that she accidentally caught a glimpse of this scene and instantly couldn't suppress her laughter. "Aqin, Fangfang is indeed your daughter. You and your daughter have exactly the same look in your eyes. Little Fangfang is looking so intently. Are you also eager to grow up quickly so that you can ask your aunt to help you with makeup and dress you up beautifully?"
Liu Suqin then looked down at her daughter's sparkling little face and couldn't help but smile. She was so adorable that she gently touched her little cheek and said, "You love watching adults put on makeup at such a young age. When you get older, will you still want to wear your mother's high heels?"
This teasing made her heart move. Why not? They were all little girls who loved beauty. If Fangfang liked it, she would try to be an open-minded and fashionable mother who would go shopping with her daughter, chase celebrities, and get cosmetic surgery.
Ah Hui's hands were as fast as ever, and she had helped her best friend put on her makeup in a short while. Her style was completely different from Liu Suqin's exquisite and fashionable one. Taking into account Ah Min's shy and limelight-conscious personality, Ah Hui deliberately downplayed the presence of her makeup and carefully modified her facial features, leaving a subtle sense of makeup, as if her face was naturally so light and translucent.
Ahui has good aesthetic sense, and the hair she braided for Amin is very suitable for her gentle temperament. It is beautiful but not aggressive. Now it is Amin's turn to look left and right, and she is reluctant to put down the mirror.
Liu Suqin also felt emotional in her heart. The reason why Ah Hui could make a living from this and earn money so quickly to gain a foothold was not only because she was diligent and studious, but also because she had some talent. At this moment, the mainland's aesthetic taste was still influenced by Hong Kong films, especially since Shenzhen was close to the mainland. Many girls who pursued fashion on the street had Hong Kong-style makeup, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and red lips, which were extremely bright and beautiful. Ah Hui, on the other hand, had already grasped the essence of the enduring nude makeup in the future. If she didn't make a fortune, who would?
She admired him deeply and praised him generously, "Amin is fair and tender. With a little makeup, she looks particularly eye-catching. Ah Hui's makeup skills are also very good. This makeup looks almost invisible and very clear, as if she is naturally beautiful."
Amin felt embarrassed by the compliments, and a thin layer of foundation revealed a faint blush, making her look even more charming.
Ah Hui accepted her compliment graciously and even stood with Liu Suqin, folding her arms in admiration. However, the more she looked, the more something seemed amiss, and she suddenly frowned, "Amin, your son is already weaned, why are you still wearing such a baggy T-shirt? If someone didn't know better, they'd think you were wearing your husband's hand-me-downs."
Amin has a good temper and was not at all offended by Ah Hui's blunt words. "It doesn't matter whether it's old or not. This kind of T-shirt is comfortable and convenient to wear. I don't go out often anyway."
Ah Hui was even more dissatisfied. "If you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten. You spend all day at home doing laundry, cooking, and taking care of the children. How long has it been since you went shopping to buy clothes for yourself?"
Amin was about to say something when Li Liang, who had heard the noise, quickly came out and suggested, "You three pretty girls are all dressed so fashionably today. Why don't you go shopping together and buy some pretty clothes to suit you? We don't have anything else to do today anyway."
Seeing that the two guests were quite interested in his proposal, Li Liang turned to persuade his wife, "Amin, I also think Ahui is right. You've been so focused on me and Zaizai all day that you haven't been able to take care of yourself. It's a rare occasion for everyone to get together, so go out with Ahui and Aqin and the others and pick out a few more dresses for yourself. I still remember you wore a long dress on our first date. It was so beautiful. I haven't seen you in years. Don't worry, okay? I'll take good care of Zaizai at home."
Ah Hui was the first to respond, "That's right, Ah Min and Ah Qin, we don't have anything to do today, why don't we go shopping?"
Liu Suqin said it was no problem.
Amin didn't want to spoil the fun, so she agreed. She looked at Fangfang's stroller again, smiled and praised Liu Suqin for being thoughtful. It would be very convenient to have a stroller. When she took Fangfang shopping later, they could help push the stroller.
Liu Suqin smiled and said, "I won't be taking care of the child today. The three of us will just play by ourselves. Fangfang's father will come to pick her up later. Let him take the child home."
Amin opened his mouth in surprise, "But Fangfang is only six months old and still breastfeeding..."
"She has a good appetite. She likes to eat not only breast milk but also formula, rice cereal and complementary foods. It's no big deal to eat her whole afternoon."
Amin was worried that she was afraid of causing trouble for them by taking the child shopping, so she wanted to persuade her again, but Ahui said carelessly, "Amin, you are just worrying too much. The child is not just her mother's. Aqin said that Fangfang's father will have no problem taking care of her, so there must be no problem."
Liu Suqin agreed, "Yes, Fangfang's father can do it."
Amin was skeptical about this, but she was gentle and didn't like to argue with others, so she just accepted it.
Several people continued to talk and laugh, discussing which street and store to go to later. Lin Nanjiang also came quickly to pick up his wife and children. He climbed to the sixth floor in one breath. His waist and legs were sore but not painful. The moment he saw his wife, his eyes were wide open. He forgot about his daughter whom he had been thinking about all the way. He was like a big dog seeing a bone, his mind was full of thoughts about his beloved bone.
Lin Nanjiang has been circling around his wife since he entered the room. "Wife, is it really you? How come you act like a fairy when you just leave the house..."
He is so fascinated by her that he doesn't want to do anything now. He just wants to stare at his beautiful wife without blinking.
Then the next second, I heard my wife say that she would not be going home for the time being and was going shopping for clothes with a new friend she had just met.
It was just like going from heaven to hell. Lin Nanjiang felt terrible.
Liu Suqin was indeed very well prepared. She even had a baby carrier in her bag. Ignoring Lin Nanjiang's devastated look, she fastened the carrier to him and said, "This way, you can hold Fangfang without interrupting your bike ride. It's good. Let's go back."
"Suqin..." Lin Nanjiang called out subconsciously. When he saw his wife raised her head and asked him with clear eyes if he had any questions, his brain crashed again and he was immersed in his wife's stunning beauty.
When he came to his senses, his words were already full of flattery, "I just wanted to ask if you brought money for shopping. I have two hundred yuan on me, it's all for you, buy more things you like."
As he spoke, he took out his wallet skillfully, and without counting, he took out all the cash and stuffed it into Liu Suqin's pocket.
Liu Suqin really didn't carry much cash, let alone running around with a passbook. Faced with the man's timely help, she instantly smiled like a flower, "Thank you, husband."
Lin Nanjiang was fascinated again and watched his wife leave with an obsessed look in his eyes.
The female comrades were already eager to go shopping, but he was not in such a hurry, so he stayed and chatted with Li Liang for a while, so that they could keep each other warm.
Walking out of the old staircase, Ah Hui held Ah Min's hand with her left hand and Liu Suqin's with her right hand, and jokingly said, "Aqin, your husband is so good. He's tall, makes money, and is so generous to you. Where did you find such a good man?"
Amin added, "They also take good care of their family and children. I just saw that Aqin's husband is more skilled at holding the child than Aliang. Fangfang is also very close to her father. It's obvious that he takes good care of her."
Liu Suqin casually explained, "I didn't choose to go back to my hometown to give birth. At that time, it was just the two of us, plus my husband's best friend who didn't even have a partner. He was the only one who could accompany me to the health center to give birth, running around. The doctors and nurses at the health center also taught him how to take care of newborns. At that time, he was responsible for Fangfang getting up at night to feed her."
After saying that, he patted his bag and said, "Everyone who sees it gets a share. I'll treat you to dinner after shopping."
In the end, the dinner was not arranged because it was completely dark after dinner. The three of them lived in different directions and it was not safe for them to go back to their own homes. In addition, the two mothers were still worried about their children, so they went home after shopping. Before they parted, they agreed to go shopping in the morning next time and have lunch together.
Liu Suqin treated them to some sweet soup during the meal, which showed that she kept her word.
She went home alone, carrying large and small bags, and had spent all the cash she had, but Liu Suqin felt happier than ever before.
Today, they had agreed to go on a girls' party. They browsed the pedestrian street for women's items. The shopping bags contained skirts, underwear, shoes, accessories, and everything in between. In short, all of them belonged to her. Liu Suqin hadn't been so happy to just take care of herself for a long time. She felt very wonderful and full of energy.
Liu Suqin went shopping for the whole afternoon. After returning home and having dinner, she was still full of energy. She washed and hung out to dry all the new clothes she had bought. During this time, she never stopped talking and caught Aunt Zhang to share her enjoyable shopping experience today.
When Lin Nanjiang and his friends returned from closing up their stall late at night, Liu Suqin, who had just woken up from a nap, was still in high spirits and pulled Lin Nanjiang aside to share, "Honey, this afternoon I went with Ah Hui to a few stores that she and her colleagues often visit. There was one store that had the most beautiful skirts, with unique and bright patterns. It's said to be a popular style in Hong Kong, and they all said that this style suits me."
Lin Nanjiang didn't quite understand what he said, but he gave a very good emotional value. "Have you bought it? Wear it for me when the time comes."
"Okay. By the way, I want to get my hair done when I have time and try getting a perm. Ah Hui also recommended a great barber shop to me..."
Lin Nanjiang listened patiently to her sharing before getting down to business. "Suqin, Brother Li said you wanted to buy a house over there?"
Liu Suqin's chattering did not delay her quick and accurate accounting at all. Counting money had become an instinct for her, just like eating and drinking.
He had already finished counting and was recording the accounts. He didn't even look up when he heard this. "Yeah, I haven't had time to come back to discuss it yet. Brother Li should have told me the whole story. What do you think?"
"I don't have any ideas. As long as you like it, it's fine. It's not like we can't afford it." The first half of Lin Nanjiang's answer was unsurprising, but the second half was a bit unexpected. "But there's something I want to ask your opinion on. Quansheng came to the city with us, and we're setting up a stall together. He's making around ten thousand yuan a month now. Should we take him with us when we buy a house this time?"
Liu Suqin then raised her head and looked at Lin Nanjiang and Lin Quansheng.
The two of them came home exhausted today, and they were not in a hurry to take a shower or change clothes. They just sat here patiently listening to her chatter. Liu Suqin thought that she, the boss lady, was doing such a grand job, but it turned out that she was just being self-indulgent.
But she didn't care about such a small matter, and asked in a gentle voice, "Then how did you discuss it?"
The person involved, Lin Quansheng, remained silent, seemingly hesitant. Instead, Lin Nanjiang spoke up, "I think this is a great opportunity. A house costs 40,000 to 50,000 yuan, not 60,000, 70,000 or 80,000. If we grit our teeth, we can still come up with the money. It would be best if our two families buy it together so it will be easier to manage in the future. It's not far from our house and our store, and there's a direct bus. If he finds a partner and gets married one day and wants to move out of his own house, it won't affect our work or our interactions. So we can just buy it together."
Hearing him speak so easily, Lin Quansheng finally couldn't help but speak out, "This is not a matter of gritting one's teeth. Even if I sell myself, I still can't come up with the 40,000 or 50,000 yuan for the house."
"Don't worry about the money. Just tell me if you want to buy it."
Lin Quansheng fell silent again.
It’s no wonder that Lin Nanjiang was so active in promoting the idea, because even Liu Suqin could see that he was very interested in buying a house with them.
Liu Suqin originally thought that the housing prices near Brother Li's house were inflated, and since her family was not short of the money, it might be worth a gamble. Lin Quansheng had an urgent need, so he could choose a house with a better price-performance ratio. She believed that she could buy a newer and more spacious house for the same price.
But since he was willing to do so, and the house was indeed worth it in the long run, Liu Suqin didn't stop him and followed Lin Nanjiang in persuading him, "Yes, Brother Quansheng, don't worry about the money. Brother Li said there aren't many houses available over there, and it will take some time for us to find a suitable one. If you decide to buy a house, just focus on making good money for now. We'll help you make up for the difference when the time comes."
"See, even Suqin said so." Lin Nanjiang put his arm around his good friend's shoulder and comforted him in a relaxed tone, "Suqin has already saved nearly 20,000 yuan for you. The remaining 20,000 or 30,000 yuan will only take two or three months to spread out. We'll help you fill the gap in the mortgage payment temporarily. At worst, we won't share any dividends during this period. When you pay off the debt, we'll give you a share again. How about that?"
Lin Quansheng had seen the couple buying houses, one after another, and he was so envious that tears were about to flow from the corners of his mouth. At that time, he only thought about when he would be able to do that. He didn't have much ability, so he was not greedy. As long as he could buy a house in the city, his life would be worth it, and he could go back to his hometown with his head held high and brag about it.
Now that he found that this distant dream seemed to be right in front of him and he could reach it by just stretching out his hand, Lin Quansheng was no longer anxious. Instead, he wanted to learn from his good friend and buy a house entirely with his own hands.
Faced with the couple's full support, he said hesitantly, "I'm different from you. One person's food feeds the whole family. I'm not in a hurry even though I don't even have a partner. How about you buy it first? Once I save enough money, I'll ask Brother Li to help me find a house near your place. It won't take more than a year or two at most."
Lin Nanjiang finally understood why his wife kept rolling her eyes at him, and he was now applying what he had learned. "You're stupid! If you wait a year or two, whether Brother Li can find a suitable house is another matter. Didn't I tell you that the price of that house has increased by over 10,000 yuan in the past three or four years, and I heard it's still going up. If you keep waiting like this, you'll end up giving the landlord thousands of yuan for nothing. It's better for me to earn the interest. That's what we call keeping the wealth within the family."
"Go to hell! You're already so rich, but you're still thinking about the little money in my pocket? No wonder the old people say the richer you are, the stingier you are."
Lin Nanjiang rubbed his hands and said, "If you insist on giving money to others, you might as well give it to us."
A man is a young man until he dies. As soon as they disagreed, they started pushing and shoving. Liu Suqin watched them playfully until it was over, then said seriously, "Brother Quansheng, my advice is that if you want to buy a house, you should do it sooner rather than later. If nothing else, if we pay the down payment before the New Year, not only can we go home for the New Year without any worries, but our family will also be happy for us, right?"
This sentence is absolutely fatal.
The reason why Lin Quansheng was not in high spirits when he saw them talking about going home for the New Year that day was because he was worried about this problem. Entrusting the money to Nanjiang and his wife for safekeeping was only a temporary solution and not a fundamental solution. His parents couldn't do anything to him because they lived far away. Once they all went back for the New Year, there would be many ways to deal with him.
As long as his parents are determined to take money out of his pocket, there is no way they will fail. Crying, making a fuss, or even threatening to commit suicide in front of him is useless. They can also go to Nanjiang's house and make a scene so that the whole village will know.
We all have to live in the village, and it is impossible not to be bullied.
It will be different after buying a house. My parents have never left the county in their lives, so they can't make a move if I buy a house in Shenzhen. When the time comes and they start to make trouble, I just need to take out the property certificate or the purchase contract, and the whole village will know that I am not ignoring my family's life, but I really have limited ability.
The Nanjiang couple had never treated him unfairly. He was just a useless laborer who had been working for so many years and could only screw screws. But after only a year of working with his good friend, he was able to buy a house in a big city. Where else could he find such a foolish and wealthy boss? No matter how his parents tried to distort the truth, no one with a brain would believe a word they said.
If he was a little more ruthless, he could turn around and cry poor, using the house purchase as an excuse to let them know how much pressure he was under and how much debt he was in. Although his parents would not be able to support him financially, with this excuse, at least they could have some peace of mind for the next two years.
The more Lin Quansheng thought about it, the more he thought this idea was brilliant. He couldn't wait to go back and see how his parents, who always had no problems, would be humiliated. He threw all other concerns out of his mind and said in a resounding voice, "Buy it, sister-in-law. I'll buy it with you. If you don't have enough money later, I'll have to trouble you. I'll write an IOU."
"These are all trivial matters." Liu Suqin waved her hand generously, "Just focus on your business, I will take care of everything else."
Finally, the task was completed. Lin Nanjiang stood up and stretched, then couldn't help but approach Liu Suqin to make a joke, "Wife, you still have a way. I didn't think of this trick..."
Liu Suqin coldly pushed away the big face that came closer and said, "Get out of the way. You stink of sweat. Go take a shower."
Lin Nanjiang lowered his head and smelled it. He knew he couldn't keep his mouth shut, so he went back to wash up with the look of a bullied young wife.
Seeing this, Lin Quansheng silently took two steps back, thanked her solemnly, and then turned back to his room to wash up and go to bed.
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