Women have it tough, and women in rural areas have it even tougher.
Sun Xingyan was even more bewildered to see that Xia Baozhu's eyes were still smiling. This woman and her man must be at odds to be able to laugh at a time like this.
When Xia Baozhu returned home, she indeed found several bags in her room.
She took them out and looked at them: a dark red, old-fashioned scarf; a purple, old-fashioned long cotton-padded coat; a pair of black stiletto boots that looked somewhat decent; and an ordinary women's watch.
"Do you like it?" Leng Minghui opened the door and came in, looking at the things on the bed.
"I really like it. Thank you and your sweetheart for choosing this gift for me." Xia Baozhu smiled sincerely.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Leng Minghui was surprised that Xia Baozhu knew about his outing with Lin Shiwan today and even dared to expose their relationship. For a moment, he didn't know what to say and stammered.
"You two openly go in and out together, isn't that just for show?"
Xia Baozhu looked puzzled, as if she didn't understand why Leng Minghui said she was talking nonsense.
"You bought her something much nicer, so bring me these old-fashioned things. But I'm still very grateful that you remembered to give me a gift. Remember to do that next time you go out."
Xia Baozhu smiled and picked up the watch, adjusted the strap, and put it on her wrist.
The cool gray color made her fair wrists appear even more delicate and white, as soft as if boneless.
"It's quite nice. It must have cost a lot of money. Since you've put in this effort, I'll accept it."
Leng Minghui looked at the smile on Xia Baozhu's face, which seemed to be mocking, disdainful, and sarcastic. Her posture was arrogant, and she did not show the surprise he had imagined. He felt a mix of emotions.
He really couldn't figure out Xia Zhaodi at all.
She did the same thing when he left last time, not caring about him at all.
Yes, she was beautiful and charming. Even when she was being sarcastic and sarcastic towards him, her expression was so beautiful and vivid that he couldn't get angry.
At noon, in front of strangers, she was cold and completely unfamiliar with him.
He found such sarcastic remarks more acceptable than the unfamiliar coldness.
Even if she leaves him, there are other people who like her and want her.
"Where's your sister? She ruined my business today, so I should thank her properly."
“Zhao Di, you’re the sister-in-law, can’t you be more understanding? Besides, Yun Feng is pregnant and shouldn’t be upset.” Leng Minghui quickly pulled Xia Baozhu back, preventing her from leaving.
"She can't stand being provoked, so she makes a scene in my shop. Do you know how much money that causes me?"
"That store is yours? Aren't you a sales clerk?"
"It's mine! Didn't you see my name on the business license?" Are you blind? Are you brainless?
Why didn't you discuss opening the shop with me?
Leng Minghui knew that it wasn't easy for a woman to open a shop, and he knew it was even harder for a woman to open a shop without anyone to protect her.
Those thugs can make a scene in the store and shut it down.
How did she manage to run such a successful business? Who protected her from all the hardships she faced? How many men did she meet during that time?
Why should I consult with you? Have you ever consulted me before making any decisions?
After saying that, Xia Baozhu was still about to walk out.
"Where are you going?" Leng Minghui quickly grabbed her arm.
"Get your sister to compensate me for the losses in my shop."
"She went back."
"Then I'll go to her house, it's not far anyway."
"Have you made enough of a scene? Don't go looking for her. I'll make amends."
"You're so generous. Fine, you pay up." Xia Baozhu sneered, her breath sweet but full of calculation. "Her words have ruined my business for the next year. I earn two thousand a month now, but next year I'll earn half that. I'll pay less, ten thousand."
Leng Minghui then realized that Xia Baozhu's performance was actually just to get money. Ten thousand yuan was nothing to him, so he agreed.
The things he bought for Lin Shiwan while he was away cost tens of thousands of yuan.
Giving Xia Baozhu 10,000 yuan isn't much, as long as she doesn't cause trouble.
Leng Minghui went back to the main room to get his bag, took out a wad of banknotes from the bag and handed them to Xia Baozhu. Xia Baozhu took them and counted them.
"Two more are needed," Xia Baozhu said casually after counting.
"Here you go." Leng Minghui pulled two more bills out of his bag.
Seeing how readily Leng Minghui gave her the money, Xia Baozhu regretted not saying more earlier.
"Alright, I'm going to sleep now, you can leave." Xia Baozhu took the money and immediately turned hostile, shooing Leng Minghui out.
"Why should I go out? This is my room too."
When Leng Minghui heard Xia Baozhu chase him away again, his face turned red with anger. He looked like an angry toad, puffed up and somewhat frightening.
"You can live with your little lover," Xia Baozhu said lazily as she put the money away.
"She's just my assistant, but she's been a great help to me at the company."
Tonight, Leng Minghui pretended not to understand Lin Shiwan's hint that she was going to stay at a hotel, all in order to wait for Xia Baozhu.
As a result, Xia Baozhu once again poured cold water on his enthusiasm.
He was ridiculed for giving gifts, and he didn't even get a smile when given money. He's just asking for trouble.
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