Yan Ci originally wanted to go find Yan Xiaosong and Ye Changxing, but then he thought about it and gave up.
Since Changxing's children are still young and Xiaosong can't be without his wife, they decided to let them work with Changle.
Finding veterans is a good option; they are easier to manage.
When Yan Ci brought the people back, he told his wife that he had asked Huang Xiaobo to take responsibility for their safety.
If he and his master both go out, and only women are left at home, it will be difficult to deal with any troublemakers who come looking for trouble.
Bai Xiaoyue understood Yan Ci's meaning, so she arranged for Huang Xiaobo to stay at a small hotel.
Huang Xiaobo is not a talkative man. He is a man in his late twenties and I heard that he is not married yet.
Bai Xiaoyue wondered, do people who have served in the military not like to talk?
Yan Ci was, Lu Zhiyuan was, and all the drivers they hired were.
The transportation company's business gradually picked up, and Yan Ci and several drivers frequently made the trips.
The small restaurant was doing well, and with Sister Song joining the business, Bai Xiaoyue was able to occasionally find time to write her own novel.
The days were busy and fulfilling, and summer vacation arrived quickly.
Chang Le didn't want to work and earn a few dozen yuan a month, so she chose to pursue further studies and get a master's degree.
Cui Yu also pursued further studies with Chang Le.
Ping'er was assigned to work at Shougang Group.
Bai Xiaoyue respected Chang Le's idea and did not interfere with her.
After Chang Le and Cui Yu finalized the arrangements for the school, they came here with Yan Ci in a car.
Bai Xiaoyue was overjoyed to see her daughter and said to Grandma Xie, "Grandma Xie, isn't my daughter beautiful!"
Grandma Xie circled around Chang Le and praised, "The little girl is prettier than your mother."
Bai Xiaoyue joked to herself, "So, I'm the only one in my family who's not good-looking?"
This caused everyone in the room to burst into laughter.
After dinner, Bai Xiaoyue saw the suitcase Chang Le had brought in her room and assumed it contained her change of clothes.
"Changle, how long are you planning to stay? You've brought a whole suitcase full of clothes."
Chang Le closed the door, then opened the box, which was full of money.
Bai Xiaoyue asked in surprise, "Changle, what are you going to do with so much cash?"
Yan Ci shook his head, indicating that he didn't know that Chang Le's box contained cash.
Cui Yu stood to the side without moving, it seemed he knew.
Chang Le said with a grin, "Mom, I want to go to the special economic zone."
I saw people taking all sorts of watches from there to sell in Beijing, making a considerable profit.
I'd also like to buy some to resell; that's more profitable than selling clothes.
Bai Xiaoyue and Yan Ci exchanged a glance.
She took a few deep breaths before asking, "Changle, there are no factories in the special economic zone right now, so where do those goods come from? Do you know?"
Chang Le: "They say it's from outside, which is why it sells so well."
Bai Xiaoyue: "Chang Le, do you know that if it doesn't come from official channels, it's considered smuggling?"
Chang Le argued, "Everyone gets their goods this way, and nothing happens!"
Bai Xiaoyue's face darkened: "Changle, did you bring so much money here specifically to pick up smuggled goods?"
Chang Le sensed the unusual sternness in her mother's tone and was too frightened to speak.
Bai Xiaoyue asked again, "Cui Yu, do you know Chang Le's true intentions in coming here this time?"
Cui Yu was somewhat at a loss, but still nodded.
Bai Xiaoyue's veins were bulging with anger, and Yan Ci quickly handed her a glass of water: "Wife, have some water first."
Bai Xiaoyue took the drink and drank a couple of sips. After calming herself down, she asked, "Changle, tell me why you want to do this?"
Chang Le realized that her behavior was inappropriate at this point and quickly admitted her mistake: "Mom, I was wrong."
Bai Xiaoyue: "Where did I go wrong?"
Chang Le: "You shouldn't only think about making money."
Bai Xiaoyue: "There's nothing wrong with wanting to make money."
Chang Le: "I shouldn't have taken chances and tried to buy smuggled goods, thinking that if I was careful and only bought them once, nothing would happen."
Bai Xiaoyue: "Chang Le, it's a good thing that you're young, adventurous, and daring, but there are some bottom lines you can't cross."
If you get caught, it will become a stain on your record and will affect your descendants.
We should cherish our reputation, earn money honestly, and live upright lives.
The amount of money you have now is more than many people could earn in a lifetime.
You can eat as much as you need.
They have vast fertile fields and eat three meals a day.
A thousand mansions, yet one sleeps only eight feet tall.
Have you studied this before?
Chang Le's tears fell in a steady stream; she had never seen her mother so strict.
Bai Xiaoyue then said to Cui Yu, "Cui Yu, two people are together to become better."
You can't just spoil Chang Le. She wants the stars in the sky. You can build a ladder for her because that's not illegal.
But if she tries to do something outrageous, you have to stop her!
Cui Yu lowered his head and said, "Auntie, I was wrong, I will definitely change."
Chang Le quickly said, "Mom, it was my fault, please don't blame Cui Yu."
Bai Xiaoyue ignored her with her eyelids drooping.
Yan Ci looked up and asked the two of them, "Do you two really know you were wrong?"
Cui Yu and Chang Le nodded in unison.
Yan Ci said to Chang Le, "You go out first, I have something to ask Cui Yu."
Chang Le didn't want to abandon Cui Yu, but she didn't dare disobey Yan Ci's words, so she went out and closed the door, looking back every few steps.
Cui Yu stood there obediently, not daring to speak.
Yan Ci pondered for a moment before speaking: "Cui Yu, do you want to be Chang Le's husband, or her subordinate?"
Cui Yu suddenly looked up: "Uncle, I definitely want to be Chang Le's husband."
Yan Ci: "Good relationships are mutually supportive. If Chang Le is a ship, you must keep her on the right course. Only then can you go far."
If you know she's wrong, you should try to persuade her. Don't be afraid of upsetting her; loving her means wanting the best for her.
Cui Yu nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "Uncle, I'll remember."
Yan Ci patted Cui Yu on the shoulder and saw him out.
Chang Le stood outside without leaving, her eyes swollen from crying.
He called out pitifully, "Uncle Yan."
Yan Ci: "Chang Le, I have already taught Cui Yu a lesson. If he dares to indulge you again and doesn't know how to advise you, the two of you should not be together."
Then, he slammed the door shut in front of the two of them.
Cui Yu felt extremely distressed looking at Chang Le's red and swollen eyes, and gently wiped away her tears with his thumb: "Chang Le, don't cry."
Chang Le's tears fell in large drops: "Did my Uncle Yan scold you?"
Cui Yu shook his head: "No."
Chang Le cried bitterly, "Cui Yu, I was wrong, and I even made you get scolded because of me."
Cui Yu smiled and said, "Chang Le, for you, I would brave mountains of knives and seas of fire. This is nothing."
"If you really want to do this, I'll get the goods for you. I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong."
Chang Le shook her head frantically: "I was confused for a moment, I will never do it again, really, you will supervise me, okay?"
Cui Yu pulled Chang Le into his arms and whispered, "Okay."
Chang Le wrapped her arms around Cui Yu's waist and rested her head on his shoulder.
Cui Yu's lips curled up, and he hugged his sun tightly with both hands.
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