When Lin Xiaohui spoke, both Huo Beixiao and Jiang Qiaoqiao were momentarily shocked.
Huo Beixiao quickly reached out to help Lin Xiaohui up, "Mom, get up first."
Jiang Qiaoqiao quickly helped to support her, "Mom, what happened? Or did someone from the Jiang family come to talk to you again?"
Lin Xiaohui glanced at Jiang Qiaoqiao with a slightly evasive look, then said firmly, "Nothing happened, and the Jiang family hasn't contacted me."
"Qiaoqiao, go to the inner room and wait for a while. Mom wants to talk to Beixiao alone."
Jiang Qiaoqiao frowned slightly and exchanged a worried glance with Huo Beixiao.
Huo Beixiao nodded to her, indicating that she should listen to Lin Xiaohui.
Jiang Qiaoqiao could only agree, "Okay, I'll go in first. Xiao Ge, you have a good talk with Mom. Make it clear to her that the cement factory can't be sold."
After saying that, Jiang Qiaoqiao went into the inner room.
She waited in the inner room for about ten minutes. By the time Huo Beixiao opened the door, Lin Xiaohui had already left.
Jiang Qiaoqiao knew that even if she caught up with Lin Xiaohui at this point, Lin Xiaohui wouldn't tell her anything.
She could only anxiously ask Huo Beixiao, "Brother Xiao, what's wrong with Mom? Has someone threatened her?"
Before Huo Beixiao could answer, she frowned and muttered to herself, "It must be the Jiang family's doing. I'm going to find them."
Jiang Qiaoqiao was about to leave when she said that.
Huo Beixiao quickly hugged her, "Wife, don't be impulsive. Mom didn't say this matter has anything to do with the Jiang family."
"Give me some time. Let me first find out why Mom suddenly thinks I have to sell the cement factory, and then we can address the root cause."
Jiang Qiaoqiao calmed down at this point, "So what did Mom tell you?"
Huo Beixiao looked down at Jiang Qiaoqiao tenderly, “Mom is worried that my business is too big and I’m making too much money. We don’t have a child together, so she’s afraid that I’ll start having ulterior motives and you’ll lose both your money and your partner.”
So they want me to sell the cement factory and let you manage the money.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qiaoqiao was momentarily at a loss for words.
She had clearly explained this issue to Lin Xiaohui.
The moment the thought popped into her mind, Jiang Qiaoqiao felt something was off.
Although Lin Xiaohui is the kind of traditional woman who believes that women should use children to keep men, she is capable of listening to advice.
She had already made it clear to her that she couldn't possibly have such a strong feeling that Huo Beixiao had to sell the cement factory for her to be able to live a good life without a reason.
Jiang Qiaoqiao subconsciously grasped the man's hand, looking at him with hopeful eyes, "Brother Xiao, do you still think Mom is being threatened in some way? You must find out as soon as possible."
When she said those words, she didn't even realize that she had become somewhat habitually dependent on Huo Beixiao.
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In the following days, Jiang Qiaoqiao kept Lin Xiaohui in mind. Every day, besides taking care of things at the garment factory, she would run to Yang Benya's place.
But no matter how she asked, Lin Xiaohui insisted that she had not been threatened in any way, and that she just felt that Huo Beixiao's business was too big and he was too rich, so he would definitely change his mind.
She even advised Jiang Qiaoqiao that having enough money was fine, and that keeping a man by her side was the most important thing.
Jiang Qiaoqiao also had a headache listening to Lin Xiaohui's words.
Lin Xiaohui refused to tell the truth, so she could only ask Zheng Yulan behind Lin Xiaohui's back. Zheng Yulan also said that no one had come to see Lin Xiaohui during this period, and she didn't know why Lin Xiaohui was suddenly so determined to make Huo Beixiao sell the cement factory.
Unable to get any results from Lin Xiaohui, Jiang Qiaoqiao had no choice but to leave the matter aside and go to the warehouse behind the electronics store.
She originally wanted to see how well Sister Wu was practicing with the sewing machine.
When they arrived, they only saw Zhou Yang leading a few workers inside.
Jiang Qiaoqiao inspected the factory area and found that everything was arranged quite well. The factory could be completely tidied up before the scheduled exam time.
Jiang Qiaoqiao looked at Zhou Yang, who was becoming more and more composed and decisive in his work, and her eyes showed more satisfaction.
After discussing the factory layout with Zhou Yang, she asked him, "Yangyang, why isn't Sister Wu here? Has she learned how to use a sewing machine?"
Zhou Yang sighed helplessly and looked at Jiang Qiaoqiao, saying, "Sister Qiaoqiao, I think your good intentions this time have probably been wasted."
Sister-in-law Wu has hardly come these past few days. Even when she does come, she doesn't study properly; she keeps complaining about how much chores she has to do at home and that making her come to study is a waste of her time.
Jiang Qiaoqiao frowned as she listened.
This time, she was indeed being overly kind.
However, at this point, the only way to eliminate her fairly and justly is during the exam.
After arranging things at the garment factory, Jiang Qiaoqiao went to Yiren Clothing again.
At this time of year, everyone is busy preparing for winter clothes. When Jiang Qiaoqiao came over just now, she saw many people shopping in Mei Xiaofang's store, and there were also customers in several other clothing stores.
But there was no one in her shop.
Jiang Qiaoqiao couldn't help but feel a little confused.
Before she could ask, Yang Hongying came over with a worried look on her face. "Qiaoqiao, you know, it's time to buy winter clothes now, and everyone else's business is booming. Why are we getting fewer and fewer customers?"
As Yang Hongying spoke, she casually tidied up two pieces of clothing beside her. "Our clothes are clearly of good quality, stylish, and reasonably priced. Why can't these people appreciate them?"
Jiang Qiaoqiao couldn't figure out the problem for a moment.
She looked around her shop, pondering the problem, when she saw two women in their thirties walking by outside.
As they walked, the two pointed and talked about something inside the store.
Jiang Qiaoqiao quickly chased after them and saw the two talking as they turned a corner and entered Mei Xiaofang's clothing store.
At this moment, Yang Hongying also came out.
Before Jiang Qiaoqiao could speak, she said in a flurry, "These people are cricketing at our shop for some reason. They stop coming because of the crickets. Someone must be spreading rumors about our shop behind our backs."
"Qiaoqiao, don't worry, I'll go out and ask around."
After Yang Hongying left, Jiang Qiaoqiao immediately followed her out.
We can't let Yang Hongying do all the work alone; she has to go along too.
After leaving, Yang Hongying went straight to Mei Xiaofang's clothing store.
Just as Jiang Qiaoqiao was about to follow her inside, she heard Yang Hongying's angry cursing voice coming from inside, "You're talking nonsense! You're a dead woman who gave birth to a child without an anus, if you dare to spread rumors about our Yiren Clothing again, I'll tear your mouth apart!"
Jiang Qiaoqiao quickly went inside and saw Yang Hongying grabbing a woman's clothes.
The woman, being grabbed by Yang Hongying, was clearly intimidated, but she still puffed out her chest and said loudly, "What? Your own family has no conscience, selling clothes for the dead, and you won't let people talk about it!"
As soon as the woman said that, Yang Hongying was surrounded by a chorus of accusations.
The woman, now emboldened, pulled Yang Hongying's hand away and said, "Don't pull me. I didn't say that first, and I'm not the only one saying it. Everyone on the street is talking about it. Pulling me won't help!"
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