It doesn't matter even if he never knows this secret in his life, as long as Xia Jin belongs to him. If Xia Jin never tells him, it means that he has not done well and made Xia Jin dare not trust him. He can only blame himself and not anyone else.
Xia Jin smiled and said, "I can't tell you now. Okay, go wash up. I'll go buy breakfast."
After breakfast, the two of them went about their own business. Xia Jin first went to take a look at the old store, and then looked for a house. He also had to rent or buy a house for his father and others so that they could live here.
Xia Jin went to the old store and it was just opened in the morning. There was no one there yet, and everyone was busy in the kitchen. Xia Jin pushed the door open and went straight to the kitchen. Aunt Cuihong was sorting out yesterday's sales. She saw Xia Jin come in and said, "Happy New Year, little boss."
When the kitchen staff heard Aunt Cuihong's words, they knew Xia Jin had arrived and they all wished him a happy new year. Xia Jin smiled and responded, "Happy New Year, Auntie. Happy New Year, everyone."
Seeing that the kitchen was busy, Xia Jin decided not to go over and make trouble. He sat on a chair in the store and chatted with Aunt Cuihong.
"Auntie, how is business these days? Is everyone busy?"
Aunt Cuihong was originally counting money. When she heard Xia Jin ask this, she smiled and said, "Busy, business is good. We were closed for a few days and everyone is greedy."
"As long as business is good, you should also take care of your health. Don't be reluctant to use your leave. You didn't take it when I gave you the right to take it before."
Aunt Cuihong said, "Business is so good, how can we bear to take a vacation? Besides, the treatment you give us is good enough, we can't bear to take a vacation."
Xia Jin said, "The reason we give you leave is to rest. Besides, you won't be paid for your leave. You will still be paid during your leave."
"Not taking a vacation means everyone is fine. If there is something wrong, we will take a vacation. Besides, boss, you pay us so much, we can't let you lose money, right? How can you not work and still get paid?"
Xia Jin heard this and said, "Forget it, forget it. I can't argue with you. It's up to you. But if you're tired, you should rest, okay?"
"Got it, little boss."
"Also, although we are busy, we cannot fool customers, understand? Everything must be done well and the service attitude must be good."
"Okay, boss."
"By the way, keep an eye out for me to see if there are any houses for sale or rent nearby. There are a lot of people eating at the restaurant, so keep an eye out for me and let me know if you have any news."
"Okay."
After giving them her instructions, Xia Jin left and wandered aimlessly in the county town. When she came to a place she thought was suitable for opening a shop, Xia Jin stopped for a while, walked into the crowd, listened to their conversation, and saw if there was any information she wanted.
But they didn't gain much. They just talked about family matters, either complaining about low wages, or complaining about having too many people at home who were noisy and poor, and they also complained about their neighbors.
After going to a few places, Xia Jin thought that this was not the way to go. He had to take the initiative and go up to the old man sitting at the door and ask him. Only in this way could he find out where the house was.
Xia Jin asked around while walking and came to another more prosperous street. Looking at the flow of people on this street, Xia Jin thought this place was okay. It was not too close to the previous store, and the flow of people was okay. He decided to stay here for a while and see if there was anyone selling a house.
Xia Jin looked around and whenever he came across a food stall, he would buy something and eat while he was walking around. Just as Xia Jin bought a string of candied haws, he was stopped by someone.
Xia Jin heard Xia Qingqing's annoying voice say, "Xia Jin, you're here too. What a coincidence."
Xia Jin withdrew his gaze from the candied haws and looked at the three people in front of him. He didn't want to pay any attention to them, so he raised his foot and prepared to walk around them, but someone just wouldn't let Xia Jin go.
Xia Jin retracted his steps, looked at the three people in front of him angrily, and asked in a somewhat aggressive tone: "What do you want to do? Do you want to fight?"
Chen Yi said, "Xia Jin, why are you like this? We thought we were all classmates and we could just hang out together when we met. Why are you being so aggressive?"
Xia Jin said, "Forget it, I don't want to play with you. Please move aside. I want to go home."
Xia Qingqing stood aside and said, "Xia Jin, why are you here? And where did you go during the Chinese New Year? Why can't we find you?"
"You don't know how worried mom is. She can't sleep because of worry."
"Looking for me, what do you want me for? I don't remember any relationship between me and your family."
Chen Yi stepped forward and said, "We are a kind-hearted family. We are worried that you will be lonely during the New Year, so we want you to come home with us."
Xia Qingqing said from behind: "Yes, sister, tell me how lonely you are. I just want to ask you to come home and have a look. I don't have any other intentions. Mom really misses you."
"But we couldn't find you, sister, no matter how hard we looked. You don't know how worried we were about your safety these past few days. Now that we've found you, I'm glad you're okay."
Xia Jin stood there and watched Xia Qingqing slowly act out her story. After Xia Qingqing finished, Xia Jin said, "If you really care about me, how could you not know where I live?"
"And Xia Qingqing, who are you pretending to be for? I'm reminding you again, I'm not your sister. Please call me by my name from now on."
"And put away your hypocritical attitude. Do you really think I don't know why your family wants me? If you want money, then give it. Why bother making such a high-sounding statement?"
Chen Yi stood aside and shouted, "You are so ungrateful! Our Qingqing clearly cares about you, yet you treat her like this."
Xia Jin smiled and said, "Good heart, who is the good person Xia Qingqing? Don't you see that she is worthy of it?"
"Of course. Who else could it be but our Qingqing? How could she not be a good match? Our Qingqing is beautiful and loving, and she is gentle and kind to everyone. How could she not be a good match?"
"Xia Qingqing, do you want me to tell these two biting dogs around you what happened before the New Year? Oh, I forgot you two are good friends. So, Xia Qingqing, you must have told them about that incident."
Xia Qingqing stood opposite Xia Jin with her hands clenched into fists, thinking, how dare this bitch Xia Jin do that? Isn't she afraid that the fact that she sent her own mother to the police station will get out?
However, seeing that Xia Jin was really fearless, Xia Qingqing was afraid that Xia Jin would really tell that matter to others. Once that matter really got out, it would be even less likely that the Luo family would let her in.
The image that I have worked so hard to maintain will also be destroyed. How will others view me? I will never be able to hold my head up high in my life because of a grandmother who has been detained in a police station. I have to find a way to stop her.
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