One hundred and ninety-seven beautiful spring days
The third senior brother and his glamorous girlfriend got into the car. Li Lianhui sat in the front without moving, while the third senior brother was happy to sit in the back with his girlfriend and squeeze in with Li Lin and the others.
After the third senior brother settled in, he formally introduced everyone: "This is Ji Xiaoqian, you can just call her Sister Xiaoqian, that's my junior brother Luo Jianhua, and next to him is Li Lianhui..."
After the introductions, Ji Xiaoqian smiled and nodded to everyone. Her originally striking features now showed a touch of gentleness, making her seem less unapproachable.
However, Li Wei, with her girlish sensitivity, still sensed a very subtle difference. When Ji Xiaoqian spoke and greeted Luo Da, she was noticeably more attentive than when she spoke to the three siblings. That kind of polite smile was something a hostess at a fancy hotel would probably wear all day long; it was cheap.
They clearly treated the three siblings like children.
Li Lianhui always seemed calm and collected, with very few things on his mind. Li Lin, on the other hand, was carefree and quickly became engrossed in chatting with Ji Xiaoqian. Li Lin was a pretty and enthusiastic young woman, dressed elegantly, and looked at Ji Xiaoqian with an envious and admiring gaze (it was unclear what she admired), which greatly satisfied one's vanity.
Unlike men, only women truly appreciate each other's clothes, jewelry, cosmetics brands, and even makeup techniques. In a sense, women dress up for those who appreciate them, but what truly makes them feel vain is the admiration of other women. As for men, they might at most look at whether a face is pretty or how big a chest is; they know nothing else.
Ji Xiaoqian looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. She had long, wavy hair that cascaded over her shoulders. The sunglasses she had worn outside were now perched on top of her head as a hair clip after she got into the car. Her features were fairly defined, and she wore delicate, light makeup. It was clear that her makeup skills were excellent; it was flawless yet subtle, with just the right amount of intensity. Her voice was also soft and pleasant, softening any hint of coldness or arrogance in her appearance.
She exuded vitality and was quite a beauty; no wonder her third senior brother liked her, Li Wei thought. With Ji Xiaoqian's looks, figure, and demeanor, it would be hard for a man not to like her, and for a woman, it was mostly out of jealousy.
Three women make a drama, and Ji Xiaoqian quickly became familiar with Li Lin, revealing her cheerful and innocent nature. The two chatted and laughed constantly, with Li Lin and Ji Xiaoqian playing the leading roles, while Li Wei provided support and guidance. It was a very harmonious and pleasant experience.
Luo Da drove, occasionally chatting with his third senior brother or Li Lianhui, and soon they arrived at the agreed-upon location—Cheer Yang Shouchun's restaurant, Shouchunlou.
Li Wei only knew to go to the designated meeting point. She hadn't expected it to be here. She realized she hadn't seen her aunt in a long time and really wanted to visit. When she entered the restaurant, she saw that not everyone had arrived yet. Luo Da and the others were the first to arrive.
Li Wei greeted Xiao Mei and chatted for a bit. Seeing that there was still time, she told Luo Da that she wanted to take Li Lin to see the company nearby.
As a result, Li Lin also became interested upon hearing this. She chattered enthusiastically, inviting Ji Xiaoqian to come and have some fun: "Sister Xiaoqian, come along too! My aunt has lots of beautiful clothes and accessories. I'll take you to the exhibition hall. You'll be dazzled by all the sights."
Speaking of Feifei Clothing, Ji Xiaoqian actually knew about it. She'd bought quite a few pieces herself. Even though she was willing to spend money on clothes, buying things still stung. Now that she knew the company's boss was the aunt of these two sisters, she became interested and readily agreed, "Sure. Your aunt's company's clothes are all very expensive. Could you get me a discount card or something? Then my trip wouldn't be in vain."
A few days ago, Li Lin overheard her parents' private conversation when she got home. She learned that her aunt's company belonged to her sister. Without thinking, she blurted out, "No problem. You can ask my sister. My sister is a big boss. My aunt works for my sister."
Ji Xiaoqian was slightly surprised, but she assumed it was because she and her sister were close to their aunt and didn't think much of it. However, she still asked, "Really? Li Wei, did your company have discount cards? I've heard that some brands give out VIP cards after a certain amount of spending. Does your aunt's company have them?"
Li Wei glared at Li Lin before saying, "Don't listen to my sister's nonsense. There isn't one yet, because the company hasn't been around for very long, and some things haven't started operating yet. But if you see any clothes you like, there are internal prices for company employees, around 20-30% off. That's all."
Ji Xiaoqian was very happy. Although the 20-30% discount saved her a considerable amount of money, this insider price was something that made her very proud, something that money couldn't buy. Moreover, she had heard from her friends that this company seemed to have very high salary levels and high entry requirements, making it difficult for ordinary people to get in.
The boss also has a powerful background and runs a very large business.
They became much warmer towards Li Wei and her sister, chatting and laughing as they strolled along the road, a distance of less than 100 meters.
Luo Da glanced at Li Wei from behind and saw that she was still walking a little unnaturally, so he didn't turn off the engine and drove over: "I'll take you in. I'll go check on the driver, Lao Li, and the others."
Li Wei was feeling hot under the sun, so she got into the car without thinking much. Li Lin also jumped in with a smile. As for Ji Xiaoqian, she looked at Luo Da thoughtfully and followed Li Lin into the back seat.
Getting into the company gate wasn't so easy either. Li Wei was sitting facing the guardhouse when she was stopped by the railing. She rolled down the car window and peeked out. This time, there was no need for trouble. It was an acquaintance. The first batch of security guards recruited knew Li Wei, so she didn't have to bother. He filled out the entry and exit form himself and let her through immediately.
A wide asphalt road led from the main gate to the office building, lined with neat rows of trees, all sprouting tender green buds. This contrasted beautifully with the golden forsythia and pink and white peach blossoms in the distance. Birds chirped among the trees, and the building, adorned with milky-white mosaic tiles, created a scene that was both vibrant and tranquil, yet also solemn and timeless. The kind of solemnity and grandeur built with money can often be oppressive, and Ji Xiaoqian felt that way. She had initially thought of the Li Wei sisters as just high school students from wealthy families; although they were pretty, she had seen many girls like them—just naive and innocent young girls.
But after entering the company gate, Ji Xiaoqian suddenly had a different feeling. Money really makes a difference. Even a little girl like her, the expressionless gatekeeper had to treat her with utmost respect. They belonged to this world, while she was just an outsider who had to give way to the little girl to get in.
This was a feeling she hadn't experienced in a long time, and it was this feeling that had driven her to strive until now. She had thought she was already one of the best among her friends and classmates, but suddenly she realized that some people didn't have to put in so much effort to have the whole world, which made her feel really resentful.
Luo Da drove the car all the way to the arcade under the main entrance of the building. Li Wei and Li Lin got out of the car, and Luo Da drove straight to the back of the building, where some of the company's vehicles and support staff were located.
Seeing that time was running out, Li Wei had Li Lin take Ji Xiaoqian directly to the showroom on the top floor, while she went to Cheng Fei's office on the second floor.
The three parted ways at the stairwell. Li Wei quickly arrived at her aunt's office, greeted Xiao Sun, and went straight into the inner office.
Cheng Fei had only been with the company for a short time, and she usually rested on weekends. Today, she was just here to handle some urgent matters and went back at noon. She was talking to a raw material supplier when Li Wei knocked on the door and came in.
Cheng Fei was slightly surprised: "Why are you so free today? Didn't you go home to visit?" She thought Li Wei's family was about to move, so the girl should be very busy.
Li Wei nodded to the middle-aged man sitting on the sofa before replying, "Something came up, and besides, my mom and the others aren't moving until next week, so this is just moving the factory. I can't help much. I've already moved all the valuables here. I'll go home next week and tidy things up a bit. We're going out for the day today, Auntie, if you're free, why don't you bring Dingding with us? We're planning to go camping at Qinghe Reservoir. We'll be bringing a chef, a fishing and hunting expert, and several strong laborers. You just need to take care of the kids, feeding them and having fun. What do you say, want to come?"
Looking out the window at the blooming flowers and warm spring weather, Cheng Fei felt a surge of excitement. She hadn't gone out for fun in years, and the weather was so beautiful…
Seeing that her aunt was somewhat tempted, Li Wei quickly added, "Oh, Auntie, go ahead. Look how nice the weather is outside. It's a good opportunity for Dingding to go out and breathe some fresh air and get close to nature. Go ahead, go ahead. You don't need to move. I'll go pick up the child for you, and I'll pick up Aunt Zhang as well. You can then get a car from the company, and you can leave right away. You don't need to prepare anything."
Seeing that the matter was almost settled and that Cheng Fei seemed to have other things to attend to, the client got up to say goodbye. Cheng Fei exchanged a few polite words and saw him off.
He casually gave a few instructions to Xiao Shun at the door, then returned to Li Wei and said, "Alright, I don't need you to pick up Dingding anymore. I'm not that busy yet. I'll go back and pick up the child now. Do you want me to bring you anything?"
Li Wei was delighted: "No need, Auntie. Just bring your whole family. If your husband is off work, let him come too. You can all share a car. Also, wear comfortable clothes and bring enough food and baby supplies for Dingding..."
Cheng Fei was both amused and exasperated: "Alright, alright, are you the mother or am I? Why are you nagging like an old woman? I can't remember all this, but Aunt Zhang will. Don't worry, I'm going back now. How did you get here? Where do we meet?"
Li Wei told her aunt the meeting place. Without her saying anything, Cheng Fei knew it was Luo Jianhua's trick. The meeting place was quite close, so she ignored Li Wei and told her to wander around as she pleased. She picked up her bag, grabbed her car keys, and left.
Li Wei was overjoyed and hummed a tune as she strolled upstairs to find Li Lin and the others.
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