Chu Hongyu glanced at her, her slender fingers lightly tapping the cup as she said with a hint of mockery—
"Unless they have some kind of predestined connection, Ah Heng's personality doesn't seem like she needs a man. On the other hand, Wei Heng's personality and job seem like he needs to date a normal young girl."
Ning Yuan's heart skipped a beat; Chu Hongyu's words had struck a nerve with her.
She muttered to herself, "Isn't that because of a past life connection...?"
"Hey, what are you daydreaming about?" Chu Hongyu waved her hand in front of her eyes.
Ning Yuan snapped out of her reverie and shook her head: "It's nothing."
Afraid of letting something slip, she quickly changed the subject: "By the way, did Director Qiao give me any instructions? Did he read the business plan for the Tenth Department Store that I asked you to take back?"
Chu Hongyu nodded: "Director Qiao said he read your plan and found it very insightful, but the specific implementation still needs careful consideration. He told me to tell you not to be too hasty and to take it slowly."
She said, with a hint of teasing in her voice, "He also said that if it weren't for your pregnancy, he would definitely have dragged you back to work overtime!"
Ning Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, but was also somewhat amused and exasperated: "Director Qiao is still the same as ever, sharp-tongued but kind-hearted."
Chu Hongyu suddenly remembered something, and pulled out an account book from the file folder, handing it to Ning Yuan—
"By the way, this is the account book for the past two or three months since the Tenth Department Store opened on New Year's Day. Sister Manhua asked me to bring it to you to take a look."
Ning Yuan opened the ledger and scanned it quickly, her smile widening as she looked at it.
Chu Hongyu said from the side—
"The electronic products at our counter are in high demand right now. They sold out on opening day, and then a lot of wholesalers came to place orders, clearing out the three containers of goods that Young Master Ning promised you! The remaining seven containers are also arriving in Shanghai one after another, and the supply can't keep up with the demand!"
Ning Yuan beamed with joy: "More than 200,000 RMB in net profit in less than three months! This is an excellent start!"
In mainland China during the 1980s, this was definitely a remarkable achievement.
Seeing her greedy expression, Chu Hongyu couldn't help but tease her, "Didn't you make 20 million Hong Kong dollars at the auction? How can you be so happy about a mere 200,000 RMB!"
Ning Yuan smiled and shook her head: "That's definitely different. The 20 million Hong Kong dollars is before tax. The amount after tax is not that much. Moreover, those stores and counters in mainland China are my foundation, a foundation that is not affected by the Ning family!"
Moreover, although this money is considered her personal asset, the Ning family can monitor the Hong Kong government's large-scale fund inflows and outflows, and they can intercept it if they want.
Money in mainland China is different.
Chu Hongyu looked at Ning Yuan and sighed inwardly, thinking that Ning Yuan was actually an insecure person.
Even now that she has been given the title of the seventh young lady of the Ning family, and has been dazzled by the wealth and power of the Hong Kong government, she is still leaving herself a way out.
From clear-headed rationality to cold-bloodedness.
Chu Hongyu poked her forehead: "You're worrying too much, little pregnant woman. Our business has just started, take good care of yourself. There's a long road ahead! Big Monkey and I will still be working with you!"
Ning Yuan smiled and said gently, "I know. This is a good omen for a great start. I want to thank you, Sister Manhua, and Brother Hua!"
Chu Hongyu narrowed her charming fox-like eyes and smiled: "Sister Manhua is very busy now. I forced her to go to night school to learn accounting. Now the counter has hired two more sales clerks. She is in charge of the accounts and the staff. She is so busy that she doesn't have time to rest!"
"I forced Hua Zi to attend night school too. He only graduated from elementary school, so he has to start from junior high school courses. He complains about being tired every night and looks miserable."
Ning Yuan was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh and give a thumbs up: "Sister, you're really ruthless! You didn't even spare Brother Hua."
Chu Hongyu took an elegant sip of coffee: "I'm doing this for their own good! Now that we've started reform and opening up, how can they keep up with the times if they don't have some education?"
Ning Yuan nodded in agreement: "That's right, it's always good to have more skills! By the way, didn't their families object to them not going home for the New Year?"
Chu Hongyu chuckled, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons: "How could that be! Sister Manhua and Brother Hua didn't go back to their hometown for the Spring Festival this year because they were looking after the warehouse. However, they brought the village secretary and his wife, along with their children, to Shanghai. It's lively and fun here, much more comfortable than in the village!"
Ning Yuan became interested upon hearing this: "Where will they live? Our shared apartment is overflowing with goods, there's barely enough room for everyone!"
Chu Hongyu: "You don't need to worry about that. The few chubby kids follow Sister Manhua around like glue, and at night they squeeze in with her and her husband to sleep on the floor."
"The village party secretary and his wife, well, they let Grandma Xia and Grandpa Tang vacate their room and stay at their place. It's a bit small, but at least it's clean and tidy, much better than the conditions in the countryside!"
As Ning Yuan listened to these everyday family matters, her mood softened.
Chu Hongyu watched as Ning Yuan's brows relaxed, a complex light flashing in her charming eyes. She smiled and continued, "We visited the Bund and the City God Temple! On the fifteenth, we even went to People's Square to see the lantern festival. It was packed with people, so lively! Those kids were so excited, they were screaming and yelling the whole way, they almost exhausted Sister Manhua and her husband!"
Ning Yuan nestled in the soft sofa, listening to Chu Hongyu's vivid description of the Spring Festival scene in Shanghai. Before her eyes, a series of lively and heartwarming images seemed to appear—
The alleyways were decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and the aroma of food wafted from every household. Children, dressed in new clothes, chased and played, while adults sat together, chatting and laughing...
And back in the village, setting off firecrackers, and having that New Year's Eve dinner in a dilapidated house...
These everyday moments made her feel more at ease and at home than the opulent mansion of the Hong Kong government.
Chu Hongyu described it vividly, making Ning Yuan feel both tender and sad...
Last year, the year before... were the happiest Spring Festivals of her life.
Anan wasn't by her side, but these people were the warmth and bonds she had never experienced in her previous life.
Having been given a second chance at life, she not only wants to live for herself, but also for those who have genuinely treated her well, and to live an even better life.
Life is becoming more and more promising...
She gently stroked her belly, silently wishing: Rong Zhaonan, I will raise the child well and wait for you to come back...
Even if you really leave, I will still live my life well.
Having witnessed the world's splendor, and seen the prosperous age you desire, with its mountains and rivers unharmed and its everyday life as ordinary as ever...
...
On the other side, Wei Heng arrived at the fitness area on the fourth floor, led by a maid.
The room was filled with all sorts of fitness equipment, which dazzled Wei Heng.
He couldn't help but marvel at how advanced the Hong Kong government was; he had never even seen these things before.
"Sir, please feel free to move around here for a bit. I'll go get you some clean clothes," the maid said respectfully, then turned and left the room.
Wei Heng was eager to try his hand at it.
He immediately spotted a hanging punching bag, quickly took off his coat, leaving only his worker's vest, picked up the boxing gloves, and started practicing.
"Bang bang bang—"
Wei Heng was shirtless, sweat dripping down his muscles as he repeatedly slammed his boxing gloves against the sandbag.
He was in the middle of a great fight when the frosted glass door of the shower room suddenly clicked open, and a figure walked out.
Wei Heng subconsciously stopped his fist and turned to look.
Ah Heng held a water glass in one hand and a towel in the other, wiping his wet short hair.
Their eyes met, and Ah Heng was clearly stunned, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face before he let out a dry laugh.
"Hahaha, Wei Heng, how did you get up here... Brother... You take your time practicing, I'm leaving now!" After saying that, she wanted to slip away as fast as she could.
Wei Heng suddenly spoke up: "Um... wait a minute..."
He coughed lightly, seemingly a little embarrassed: "Have you finished using the restroom? If it's convenient, could you help me see how to use these devices? I've never seen these foreign gadgets before..."
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