Chapter 191
Often, a person makes a decision in the blink of an eye.
Luo Chunyan had been somewhat tempted a moment ago, but now, looking at her good friend who trusted her wholeheartedly, she suddenly felt that it was really unkind of her to have such thoughts.
Luo Chunyan immediately dismissed the idea.
If Ji Wanmei is really willing to give her a raise of 100 yuan, then she won't tell her mother about it, so she won't have to pay money to the family. If she saves a little each month, she can easily save a couple hundred yuan.
If she works for another year or two, she can open her own shop.
As long as she has her own capital, she's not afraid of not making money.
If she truly believed Liu Yang's words, then her friendship with Ji Wanmei might come to an end.
In Luo Chunyan's heart, she didn't really have any hope for men's sweet words and promises.
When they want to say nice things to coax you, they'll even pluck the stars from the sky for you. But when they're impatient with you, even if you pay them off, they'll turn their backs on you as soon as they're done with you.
Luo Chunyan chose to date Liu Yang for practical reasons.
It doesn't mean she likes this man that much.
Ji Wanmei stayed in the shop for half a day, and the two of them helped out together, and business was much better than usual.
In particular, Ji Wanmei is very knowledgeable about the ingredients and functions of cold cream and essential oil soap. Her own face is a living advertisement, which makes customers even more eager to buy when she recommends them.
Luo Chunyan, who was drinking water nearby, said, "I've come to a conclusion: being beautiful is an advantage."
Ji Wanmei smiled and said, "That depends on what you're selling."
She's certainly good at selling clothes and skincare products, but selling agricultural products isn't her forte.
In any endeavor, one must specialize in what one does best.
When it was time to leave work at six o'clock, Ji Wanmei invited Luo Chunyan to her home for dinner, but Luo Chunyan said she wouldn't go.
Anyway, Ji Wanmei will be staying for six or seven days after her vacation, so they'll have plenty of time to meet.
The two of them locked the shop and went back to the courtyard together.
I ran into a contractor on the street who had previously done renovations for Ji Wanmei's shop.
Ji Wanmei recognized him and greeted him with a smile: "Master Zhang, are you still working so late?"
“Miss Ji,” Master Zhang chuckled, “I’m going to Ah Qiang’s house. He said he’s going to tear down his dilapidated recycling station and build a new two-story house. We all laugh at him, wondering if he’s getting married soon!”
Ji Wanmei was slightly surprised and smiled, "Really? A-Qiang is back too, and he even wants to build a house."
"Yes, then I'll head over now. See you later, Miss Ji," said Master Zhang as he left.
Luo Chunyan overheard this and her expression turned somewhat strange.
Ji Wanmei thought to herself that since Aqiang was back, she could go and see him tomorrow.
After all, A-Qiang is now working for Lei Tingjun, and he can be considered a decent younger brother that Ji Wanmei acknowledges.
Turning around, he saw Luo Chunyan's blank expression. He remembered that Lei Tingjun had mentioned that A-Qiang seemed to have liked Luo Chunyan and wanted to pursue her, but she rejected him.
Since she had already refused, Ji Wanmei didn't bring it up again.
But Luo Chunyan felt uneasy. Without showing her emotions, she asked Ji Wanmei, "Meimei, I heard that Aqiang is now working for Lei Tingjun outside?"
Ji Wanmei nodded: "Yes, that's right. He's working with Lei Tingjun in Pingdong City to run a transportation team, and it's gradually getting started."
Luo Chunyan fiddled with the leather bag on her shoulder and said, "Did he drive an old gray pickup truck? I think I saw him in the county town this morning, but I'm not sure if the person driving it was him?"
Ji Wanmei thought for a moment and said, "Probably. Lei Tingjun also drives a gray pickup truck. The trucks in their transport team should all have been bought in the same batch."
Luo Chunyan felt a sudden sense of disappointment. She didn't even know what tone she used when she asked, "He's only been in Pingdong for two months, and he's already bought a car and built a house? It seems Lei Tingjun's transport team is making a lot of money."
Ji Wanmei thought of Lei Tingjun, her expression revealing a silent tenderness, "It's alright. The initial stage of starting a business is a bit tough, but I believe it will get better and better."
"So..." Luo Chunyan looked at her in surprise, "You're already with Lei Tingjun?"
Ji Wanmei paused, considering whether or not to tell Luo Chunyan about her relationship with Lei Tingjun.
Luo Chunyan is, after all, in Pingquan. Besides, although she's not a bad person, she can be quite talkative at times. I'm afraid she might accidentally let something slip and Ji Wanmei's father would hear it, which would be bad.
Out of a sense of security, Ji Wanmei decided not to tell anyone.
She simply said, "He only writes to me from time to time, so I know about his situation."
Luo Chunyan wasn't surprised when she thought of the letter that A-Qiang had brought back for Lei Tingjun last time.
However, it has only been two months since A-Qiang went to work for Lei Tingjun, and he already has enough money to build a two-story house.
Luo Chunyan couldn't quite describe her feelings. Was it a vague sense of regret, or a feeling of loss for something that should have been hers but was now out of reach?
After returning to the factory's staff compound, Ji Wanmei said goodbye to Luo Chunyan and went home for dinner.
During the holiday, Ji Xingguo cooked for Ji Wanmei every day, making many delicious dishes himself.
But Luo Chunyan stood downstairs in the courtyard and didn't go back for a long time.
She hesitated for a while before turning around and walking away.
Luo Chunyan hailed a tricycle and rode to A-Qiang's house.
If what the renovation worker said was true, then Luo Chunyan thought she could accept A-Qiang and break up with Liu Yang.
In this way, she wouldn't have to listen to Liu Yang's bad advice and ruin her friendship with Ji Wanmei, and she could also find a reliable and capable man to marry.
Now, A-Qiang has also built a car fleet with Lei Tingjun. He has a good income, a house, and a car. In the future, when she is with A-Qiang, she won't have to help him take care of his parents.
Think about it, isn't this the life I want to live?
Luo Chunyan became happier and happier as she thought about it, and she ran to the old courtyard of A-Qiang's recycling station.
As soon as I arrived at the entrance, I saw several workers there. They were the same craftsmen who had previously worked on decorating Ji Wanmei's shop. They specialized in building renovation and decoration.
It seems that Master Zhang was right; Ah Qiang is indeed going to build a new house!
Luo Chunyan was overjoyed. Stepping into the courtyard, she saw A-Qiang standing there, talking to several masters.
At this moment, in Luo Chunyan's eyes, A-Qiang was so tall and handsome. His dark skin, which she used to dislike, now had a healthy and sunny quality that was very attractive.
Luo Chunyan called out with a smile, "Qiang, when did you get back?"
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