“When there was no income and everything was uncertain, there was no need to talk about profit sharing. Now that everything is stable, we can settle on profit sharing.” As he spoke, Ye Yifan took out a contract from his pocket and handed it to Hua Kai.
Hua Kai was so surprised she couldn't close her mouth: "No, you mean half and half? That's not reasonable. You've invested so much capital, 30% is enough for me. This is different from the sofa factory I was going to cooperate with before. That factory is just a small factory. Their future development will depend on me. Their capital is not as big as yours. If we open another store in the provincial capital after the New Year, you will basically be the one doing all the work. Although my technology is key, 30% is enough."
Ye Yifan smiled as he watched the flowers bloom: "I'm afraid you'll run away. I want to keep you here. You're not the kind of person who has the best money-making skills. If you go out on your own, how will I make money?"
Hua Kai understood that Ye Yifan was trying to make her feel at ease accepting him. Before they made money, Ye Yifan took the risks himself, and now that they were making money, he was only talking to her about profit sharing. Wasn't he too good to be true?
She looked at Ye Yifan with gratitude, her eyes a little moist. This man had been helping her ever since she arrived in this unfamiliar era: "Ye Yifan, how can you be so kind?"
Looking at Hua Kai with those eyes, Ye Yifan said, "Don't cry, I won't be a girl."
Hua Kai was amused by Ye Yifan's words, but as she laughed, she felt a strange warmth in her heart, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Ye Yifan, who was standing next to her, put down her coffee cup. Feeling helpless, she finally reached out to wipe away Hua Kai's tears: "Don't cry. When you cry, my heart is in turmoil."
I don't know why, but today I just really want to cry. The more I try to hold it in, the more tears I shed.
But not wanting Ye Yifan to see her crying so badly, she covered her face, turned her back to Ye Yifan, and said, "I can't help it."
Ye Yifan patted her on the back: "Then, then you can cry."
"Is that how you advise people?" Hua Kai cried and then laughed.
Ye Yifan's forehead was covered in sweat. This girl's thoughts were really hard to guess. Was she crying or laughing?
Hua Kai wiped her face with a tissue from the table and said, "I'm fine now."
Ye Yifan stood up, washed the handkerchief, and handed it to Hua Kai: "Are you hungry? What do you want to eat tonight?"
Hua Kai glanced at her watch: "I have to go home for dinner today. My parents are here. Why don't you come back with me?"
“Okay.” Ye Yifan replied without hesitation.
Hua Kai was really just being polite. She looked at Ye Yifan and asked, "Are you really going?"
Ye Yifan frowned at her: "You don't want me to go?"
Hua Kai quickly shook her head: "No, let's go then."
Ye Yifan went to wash the cup: "Wipe your face again, otherwise when your parents see you crying when you get home, they'll think I bullied you."
After saying that, he added, "Keep that contract safe. Once you're an adult after the New Year, we'll go and complete the formalities."
Hua Kai smiled and said, "You're making it sound like you're going to get a marriage certificate."
Ye Yifan said, "The marriage certificate is issued at age twenty, so you'll have to wait two more years."
"Ye Yifan, I've discovered that you're actually quite humorous." Hua Kai thought Ye Yifan was joking when she heard his words.
Ye Yifan thought to himself, "I'm serious, okay? When you turn twenty, I'll take you to get our marriage certificate."
After tidying up and locking the door, the two drove back to Hua Kai's rented house.
When I got home, the smell of food had already wafted into the hallway.
When Hua Wanjiang saw Ye Yifan arrive, he quickly went over and said, "Xiao Fan is here too. Quickly sit down and keep your uncle company. You two kids really surprised me. I thought it was just a small shop. I never expected it to be like this."
Ye Yifan took off his coat and hung it on the coat rack by the door: "Uncle, most of this is actually thanks to the flowers."
Hua Wanjiang said, "You're too modest, Kaikai is just a student. I know how capable she is. It's her good fortune that you're helping her make money."
Hua Kai pouted and said from behind, "My reputation is ruined. Well, I'm going to help my mom cook." With that, she washed her hands and went to the kitchen.
Gu Lanyan saw the flowers bloom and returned, saying, "No need for you, everything is ready. You've had a long day, just come inside and wait for dinner."
"I'm not tired. My dad is praising Ye Yifan inside, and I can't stand listening to it anymore," Hua Kai said as she helped Gu Lanyan with her chores.
While cooking, Gu Lanyan said, "What your dad said makes sense. Such a big store and a factory. Xiao Fan is so capable. What's the use of just thinking about it if you don't have his connections? Do you have money? Do you have connections? Do you think it's so easy to do big business in the city? We have to pay money and there are many things to consider when we go to the market. You should be glad that you're partnered with Xiao Fan. Let me tell you, you can't be greedy. We only need a small portion. Such a big business is all invested by him. It must be a lot of money."
Hua Kai didn't dare tell Ye Yifan that he wanted to split the bill with her in half; if she did, the family would be in big trouble.
She could only nod: "I know, Mom. Don't worry. Mom, your potatoes are going to burn. Shall I get you some water?"
Gu Lanyan exclaimed, "Look, I've been talking all along. This gas pipe isn't as good as the big pot."
Hua Kai said, "I'll cook it; I'm used to this."
Gu Lanyan didn't insist: "Xiao Fan is here today too. You're a good cook, so you cook a few of your favorite dishes, and I'll chop the vegetables for you."
Hua Kai felt a little jealous seeing how much her family valued Ye Yifan: "Mom, I'm your own daughter."
Gu Lanyan smiled and said, "I know you're family, and Xiao Fan is just like our child."
Hua Qingyang came in and said, "That's right, Brother Xiao Fan is my brother."
Hua Kai glanced at Hua Qingyang: "You're just a fence-sitter."
Amidst the commotion, the food was ready, and it was time to eat.
They chatted and laughed at the dinner table, everyone in the family treating Ye Yifan like a treasure. Hua Kai ate her food while glancing at Ye Yifan and pouting, feeling like she had fallen out of favor.
Ye Yifan enjoyed Hua Kai's jealousy, always with a smile on her face, thinking to herself, "From now on, I'm a member of this family. They can't kick me out."
After finishing their meal and chatting for a while, Ye Yifan went back home.
Hua Kai and her brothers saw Ye Yifan off. When they got downstairs, it started snowing again. Hua Kai made a snowball and threw it at Ye Yifan from behind. Then she turned around and was about to run back. This guy had stolen the limelight today, and she couldn't let him get away with it.
Ye Yifan turned to Hua Qingyang and said, "Qingyang, block your sister, let's have a snowball fight."
Hua Qingyang was just a child who loved to play, so he quickly hugged Hua Kai and said, "Sister, don't run away."
Hua Qingyi had already started making a snowball and was throwing it at Hua Kai.
Soon, the four of them started a snowball fight, and their laughter carried far.
After they had made enough noise, Ye Yifan bought them ice cream and candied hawthorns by the roadside before heading back.
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