Chen Zhou took a deep breath and stared at Mi Xiuhua's face:
"Let me tell you, I have nothing to do with you. You don't treat me like a person, and I don't treat you like my parents. Get out of here, or I'll call the police."
Mi Xiuhua stared intently at Chen Zhou: "You'll regret this!"
Chen Zhou sneered: "Why would I regret it?! Everyone saw it today, there were so many people in the store. I have a mild temper and a good personality. If something were to happen to me, you would be the first people suspected!"
Mi Xiuhua was trembling with rage, glaring at Chen Zhou as if she wanted to skin her alive!
To be a mother and daughter to this extent is truly unique.
Chen Zhou thought sadly that she must have slipped when she was reincarnated, otherwise how would she have ended up in the Chen family?
Song Jianmin frowned and said, "Ma'am, we're here to do business. If you're a customer, you're always welcome. But if you cause any more trouble today, we'll have to call the police."
After speaking, Mi Xiuhua's eyes flickered, her gaze shifting back and forth between Song Jianmin and Chen Zhou. She suddenly said:
"Boss? What a load of rubbish! Chen Zhou, is this your girlfriend?"
Chen Zhou's face turned pale. "Don't talk nonsense! It's illegal to slander someone like that!"
Song Jianmin frowned. He didn't quite agree with Chen Zhou's words, but he still went along with it and continued:
"What, you can't get money from your daughter, so you want to ask me for money? Let me tell you clearly, our store doesn't allow advance payments of wages! Don't even think about getting anything out of the ordinary!"
Mi Xiuhua's face turned pale and then red, and she stammered for a long time without saying a word.
Meanwhile, the patrons in the boudoir had almost finished eating and were preparing to leave.
This is an insurance company. The employees came here for a meal together today. Mi Xiuhua is a new employee. When the team leader paid the bill, he noticed that the bill had been discounted and asked suspiciously, "Does your store have a promotion today?"
Xu Songyuan casually walked by and said, "Just now, it seems a lady in your private room found her daughter. The girl works here; she's hardworking and diligent. What mother and daughter could have such a grudge? The girl is renting a place and studying for the college entrance exam; she's having a tough time, and we couldn't bear to see her like that..."
Xu Songyuan hesitated for several moments before speaking.
The insurance company staff members had various expressions on their faces. The team leader looked at them and asked, "Huh? Who's missing? Mi Xiuhua isn't here?"
Just then, Mi Xiuhua, her face ashen, came in through the back door. Seeing that the team leader and the others were waiting for her, Mi Xiuhua forced a smile and said, "Oh dear, I just saw my daughter and went over to scold her a bit. Team leader, have you all finished eating? Let's go then."
The team leader coughed lightly. "Let's go."
Xu Songyuan saw them out with a smile.
After the person had walked away, Xu Songyuan spat, "Rotten person."
Xu Songyuan overheard everything that Mi Xiuhua and Chen Zhou had said in the back.
Back at the store, Chen Zhou went to the front desk to pay, still looking dejected.
Qian Yu'an came downstairs and poured Chen Zhou a glass of water.
Xu Songyuan: "Chen Zhou, why don't you go rest for a while before coming back?"
Chen Zhou was a little embarrassed: "Uncle Xu, I don't need to. I'm used to it. I said everything I wanted to say today, and it felt quite good. It's just that everyone saw it."
"It's nothing, everyone has their own problems sometimes."
Xu Songyuan patted Chen Zhou on the shoulder, "You're still young, these are just small things. Hey? Where's Lao Wu?"
"I think he went to the restroom."
Xu Songyuan smiled and said nothing.
A short while later, Song Jianmin came out and sized up Chen Zhou for a long time.
Qian Yu'an smiled knowingly.
Chen Zhou: "Stop looking, I have to go to work. You guys go back first."
Song Jianmin pursed his lips. "Alright then."
Song Jianmin was very quick. After sending Qian Yu'an back to Heping Lane, he rushed to Phoenix Pavilion.
Xu Songyuan saw him and exclaimed "Ouch!"
"Uncle, let me help."
Xu Songyuan: "You're so diligent today."
Song Jianmin: "..."
Hmph, let them say what they want.
Song Jianmin went to the front desk and helped Chen Zhou collect and count the money.
They didn't leave until 9:30 pm, while Xu Songyuan had already left at 9 pm.
Song Jianmin and Chen Zhou were walking on the road.
"Are you hungry? How about we go to the night market and get something to eat?"
Chen Zhou touched her stomach. "I don't want to go."
Song Jianmin: "Let's go, I'll treat you to barbecue."
Chen Zhou opened his mouth, "...Then let's go, I'll treat you to a meal."
Song Jianmin: "Whatever. By the way, don't overthink it. Think about it, our family is a mess too. Everyone has things going on at home. And your mom doesn't even know where you live."
Chen Zhou: "But they know the location of the store."
Song Jianmin: "That's nothing. There are always people in the store. If they dare to cause trouble, we'll call the police."
Chen Zhou chuckled. "Thank you so much for today."
Song Jianmin seized the opportunity, saying, "Since I helped you, you have to help me too. Let's just pretend this once, and then we'll break up."
Chen Zhou stared at his shoes. "...Let's talk about it after my mom's matter is resolved."
Song Jianmin: "Okay."
Song Jianmin and Chen Zhou rarely go out to eat alone.
Before they started school, the third and fifth brothers were often with Chen Zhou. But once they started school, it was the fifth brother, Qian Yu'an, who was with Chen Zhou.
Chen Zhou had barbecue tonight and also drank some alcohol.
With a skewer of food and a glass of wine, Chen Zhou began to reminisce about his childhood.
"Chen Jiamu is an idiot. He has never been a good student since he was a child, but he always blames me."
"Song Jianmin, tell me, if they hate me so much, why did they give birth to me?"
Song Jianmin pursed his lips and said after a long while, "Chen Zhou, not everyone can be a parent, and rotten people don't deserve it. You've already distanced yourself from them, which is already very impressive."
Chen Zhou buried her face in her elbows, her voice rising, "The more they want money, the less I will give it to them. Don't even think about it!"
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