Shen Fang and the others standing to the side were laughing so hard they were practically falling asleep. Good heavens, what a commotion this was!
Liu Qianqian laughed so hard she clutched her stomach in pain.
Fan Xiaopang couldn't stop laughing either.
"That's hilarious, they even went to lick it, hahaha."
Chen Huilin couldn't help but laugh as she lay on top of Fan Xiaopang, her whole body twitching – it was hilarious.
I bought a whole bunch of candied hawthorns and roasted chestnuts, and then went to a long-established dessert shop and ordered a ton of desserts.
Liu Qianqian happily ate her milk tea and mango pudding.
"Xixi, eat less. These things are easy to make you fat." Liu Xiaoli looked at Liu Tianxian with great concern. Her daughter had a particularly good appetite after returning to China. She hadn't eaten much in the US either. After returning to China, Shen Fang doted on her, and her classmates were very hospitable. If it weren't for her watching over her, she would have become as fat as a ball long ago. She even lost weight for a while when filming Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Otherwise, Tianxian Liu would have a round face.
"Oh, Mom, it's New Year's Day today, cheer up!"
Man Shen gently patted Liu Qianqian's shoulder: "Your mother is doing this for your own good. If you develop a big appetite, you won't be able to stop eating. But it's the New Year, Sister Xiaoli, so let Qianqian relax a bit."
Liu Xiaoli nodded: "Mom isn't forbidding you from eating it, but this is a one-time exception. You should eat less of these things; too much sugar is bad for you. It makes you age faster."
Upon hearing this, Fan Xiaopang stopped eating. "Aging fast? I'm not eating anymore!!!"
Shen Fang smiled and said, "That's because you eat a certain amount; this is only a small amount."
Fan Xiaopang shook his head: "I'd rather not eat it than look prettier."
Liu Xiaoli smiled: "That's right. To be prettier, you have to give up a lot of things."
Shen Fang looked at Liu Xiaoli and said, "Aunt Liu, you're always at home with nothing to do. I'm planning to open a private club in Beijing. As the company grows, I'll have more social engagements, and privacy will be important. If you have time, could you help keep an eye on it and maybe prepare some specialty dishes? We can get a discount on meals then."
Liu Xiaoli was taken aback upon hearing this. She was quite willing, though. A private club, being her own boss, and the people Shen Fang needed to entertain must be important figures. She could also make many connections, and incidentally, she'd have something to do. She was lonely at home every day, and most importantly, it was a kind gesture from her future son-in-law.
"Sure, I'm just afraid I won't do it well."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "What's wrong with doing this? Oh, right, I haven't told you yet. Your 5 million has quadrupled this year. Are you going to withdraw the money, or put it into my fund for further investment?"
Liu Xiaoli looked shocked: "Four times, that's 20 million???"
Shen Fang nodded: "This year's gold futures, plus Tencent's IPO, NetEase's surge, and some other investments have all gone quite smoothly. So we've made a lot of money."
"Then, I'll still invest with you. I don't mind, Auntie. Xixi is making quite a bit of money now, and I don't need much money usually."
Shen Fang nodded: "Auntie, you can go back to Beijing and choose a place, preferably within the Third Ring Road. Buying it would be best, as privacy is very important. Then there's the decorating style, something like the Forbidden City, a palatial style. Beijing is all about style, but it doesn't need to be huge. The decor has to be meticulous, with a spa, a card room, a billiards room, massage, foot massage, a restaurant, a yoga room, and ideally, a fishing spot. Rockeries, pavilions, everything you need."
"Isn't the Heavenly Palace perfectly fine?"
Shen Fang shook his head: "The Heavenly Palace is a gift for Qianqian, so we shouldn't let anyone disturb her there. Let's build a new one. It's cheap and affordable now, so we can set up a club. It's worth it no matter how we do it. We need to choose the best chefs, and we need to have both Chinese and Western cuisine. It has to be distinctive, authentic, and stylish."
Liu Xiaoli nodded: "I understand, but Xixi..."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "Children will eventually leave their mothers' arms. I know you are worried about Qianqian, but you can't take care of her forever. I will take care of her for you for the rest of your life. If you are really worried, find two close relatives from home, or I will ask Sister Hong to find someone for you to interview in person. It's not a problem."
Liu Xiaoli looked at Liu Qianqian, who seemed to be enjoying her meal.
"Sissi, Mommy has to go to work. Will you be able to manage alone...?"
He hadn't finished speaking.
Liu Qianqian immediately said, "Mom, Brother Shen Fang will take care of me."
Liu Xiaoli's heart sank. "I raised you for over 10 years, and you just abandoned your mother like this? Sigh, daughters really are hard to keep at home once they grow up."
However, with Shen Fang around, she really didn't have any concerns about aesthetics. As for the person who would take care of Liu Qianqian, she would definitely conduct a thorough interview.
"Okay, I agree. Thank you for your help, Xiao Fang."
Shen Fang waved his hand: "Don't be so polite with me."
Fan Xiaopang, standing to the side, pursed his lips, thinking, "Why didn't you let your mom come and help? You're so biased."
If Shen Fang knew what Fan Xiaopang said, he would laugh his head off. What a joke! How can your mother compare to Aunt Liu? Liu Xiaoli's speech, mannerisms, and actions clearly indicate that she is a high-class and elegant lady. Your mother... Xiaopang's mother is really no good.
Shen Fang runs a high-end club, so the person in charge has certain requirements regarding appearance, and temperament is also very important.
Actually, there's another person who would be quite suitable, and that would be Kelly Chen's mother. But it's probably best to forget about her as a mother-in-law. If she found out about her situation, she might feel like she could kill herself.
After working for a while, the time was almost up, and they returned to Shenjia Village.
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