Jiang Xiaoli nestled back onto the sofa. "My mom's going to night school, Yuan-ge, are you interested?"
Zhong Yuan stretched and said, "I don't know what I want to learn, but seeing that you and Brother Zong will both be top students in prestigious universities in the future, it would be embarrassing for you guys if I only graduated from junior high school!"
Dafu scratched the back of his head sheepishly, "If you put it that way, I also graduated from junior high school, so we both need to go back to the furnace and be reforged."
Zong Jia chuckled, "What are you two thinking? There's no such thing as losing face. But if you want to learn more, I'm more than happy to oblige!"
Zhong Yuan frowned with a bitter expression. "Brother Zong, you know how I am. I feel sleepy as soon as I open a book. I really can't concentrate on it."
Dafu nodded repeatedly, "Me too, me too. I can read martial arts novels, but as for math and classical Chinese texts, I just want to sleep when I see them."
Jiang Xiaoli gave them some advice, "Brother Yuan, Brother Dafu, learning things now is definitely different from when you were in school. Just study whatever you are interested in. For example, my mom was interested in finance, so she studied finance. My neighbor Aunt Xu was interested in English, so she studied English. You can also choose a major based on your own situation."
Zhong Yuan was somewhat intrigued. "Right now, I'm interested in how to expand and strengthen our steamed bun shop. Is there anyone who can teach me that?"
"That's perfect!" Jiang Xiaoli recommended to him with a grin, "Our steamed bun shop is like a company. Whether it's business administration or marketing, it will be very useful for you to manage the steamed bun shop. Brother Yuan, do you want to give it a try?"
Seeing his hesitation, Zong Jiayu said, "Dayuan, there's no rush. Take your time to think it over. Even if you don't study anything, just reading more books is still more reliable than you constantly going to video arcades to watch movies!"
"Hahaha!" Dafu burst out laughing. "That's true! The money you spent at the video arcade could have bought you a big color TV!"
After chatting and laughing for a while, Dafu said he had to leave. "I just got back today, and I'm feeling sleepy now. Let's chat again when we have time."
Jiang Xiaoli wanted to see them off, but Zong Jiayu pushed her home, saying, "It's just a few steps, you stay home."
There was a commotion coming from her side of the street, and the security door across the street suddenly opened.
Xiao Muyu poked her head out and asked, "Xiao Li, have all your guests left?"
Jiang Xiaoli nodded. "Yes, what's wrong?"
Xiao Muyu turned around and called out, "Dad! Xiaoli's done with her work!"
Xiao Jincheng came out with a smile, "Little Pear, come on, let's go to your house and tell you the good news!"
Jiang Xiaoli stepped back two steps into the house to let him in. "Uncle Xiao, what's the good news?"
Xiao Jincheng clapped his hands excitedly, "The land deal! It's settled!"
She gasped in surprise, "So fast!"
"That's right!" Xiao Jincheng sat on the sofa. "This morning, Lao Zhou called me and took me to see the leader. Everything was settled. I just need to file the report next Tuesday!"
Jiang Xiaoli blinked. "Both plots of land together?"
"Together! A total of 86 mu!" Xiao Jincheng excitedly patted the sofa armrest.
She poured Xiao Jincheng a glass of water. "Uncle Xiao, has the amount of money each of them will invest been decided?"
“Yes, it’s settled.” Xiao Jincheng nodded. “On the surface, the four of us will each receive 1,500 yuan, and the rest will be covered by the ‘big shot from another province’.”
Jiang Xiaoli chuckled, "Uncle Xiao, you have to be careful with what you're doing, or you'll give yourself away."
Xiao Jincheng waved his hand with a smile, "It's nothing. They all think I'm making money for some big shot who can't show his face. It's not a big deal."
She couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "Uncle Xiao, if you ask me, you're the best!"
"Haha!" Xiao Jincheng took a bite of the fruit on the table. "Little Pear, the biggest problem right now is the architectural design. I met with Lao Zhou and the other two this afternoon, but they didn't have any ideas. Lao Han suggested using a designer from Hong Kong. Can you give me some suggestions?"
Jiang Xiaoli's eyes darted around. "Uncle Xiao, once this project is completed, it will definitely be a landmark building in Xijing City. I think we can send invitations to several well-known architectural design institutes in China and hold a bidding process. I think with the concept of our commercial complex, we should be able to attract a lot of architectural design masters."
Xiao Jincheng snapped his fingers. "Right, right, but an invitation alone isn't enough. I think we should pay a visit in person."
She nodded. "We're a bit pressed for time, Uncle Xiao. I think you'll be quite busy from now on."
Xiao Jincheng leaned back on the sofa with a cheerful smile, "It's fine to be busy when there's something to look forward to. What I'm afraid of is being busy all day when there's nothing to do!"
He thought for a moment, "Little Pear, have you been busy at your food factory lately? If not, why don't you come with me to other places in a couple of days to do some research?"
Jiang Xiaoli's eyes darted around. "Uncle Xiao, my mom's over here..."
Xiao Jincheng smiled and patted her head. "Little Pear is smart and good at studying. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare let you come out with me. I'll think about how to tell your mother later."
She smiled and said, "If you can sort things out with my mom, I'll go with you. I really want to get away for a while."
This is an opportunity to go on a business trip to another region—don't miss it!
"Haha, okay, I'll talk to your mom in the next couple of days."
As he was speaking, Li Guizhi opened the door and came in. "What does Jincheng want to talk to me about?"
Xiao Jincheng was startled by her sudden return home, while Jiang Xiaoli covered her mouth and chuckled to herself.
He paused for a moment, organizing his thoughts, "Hehe, sister-in-law, I've started a real estate company, and the project is about to start. I'd like Xiaolizi to accompany me to other places for a site visit."
Li Guizhi frowned. "It's not holiday time yet. Is it inconvenient for Xiaoli to come to school?"
Jiang Xiaoli quickly replied, "It's fine at school. I can take leave. It won't take long to get away."
Xiao Jincheng nodded repeatedly, "That's right, I'll be taking Xiaolizi by plane the whole time, it won't take more than a few days."
Li Guizhi looked at Xiao Jincheng, then at her daughter, "Just the two of you going out?"
Xiao Jincheng immediately assured her, "Sister-in-law, I'll find another girl from my company to help take care of Xiaolizi, so you can rest assured."
Li Guizhi was still a little hesitant. "Xiao Li has never traveled far before. Let me think about it."
"Okay, no problem, sister-in-law, you think about it first."
When Xiao Jincheng returned home, Li Guizhi glanced at her daughter and asked, "Do you also want to go out with your Uncle Xiao?"
Jiang Xiaoli chuckled, "Mom, isn't this a rare opportunity? It's a good chance to go out and have a look."
Li Guizhi hesitated for a moment, "Aren't you taking a bit too big a step?"
She took her mother's arm and said, "Mom, look how fast the city is developing now. Time waits for no one. If we don't seize the time, someone else will surpass us."
Li Guizhi sighed, "Fine, your heart has already flown away, and I can't persuade you otherwise."
Jiang Xiaoli leaned against her mother and said sweetly, "Don't worry, I'll definitely be careful!"
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