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Chapter 39

  After He Xiushang went upstairs, He Jinglong was still sitting alone in the living room.

  He said it was right that He Xiuxiu had passed away. What's the use of saying sorry? She was gone long ago... For all these years, he has been feeling remorseful. So he wanted to make up for it by doing something for He Xiuxiu, but he didn't get any appreciation from her.

  He hates him. But he himself must have hated himself back then.

  When He Xiuxi's mother first met him, he was just a young carpenter. He would take on some jobs of installing doors and windows for others under his buddies. At that time, life was not prosperous. But he was only in his teens or twenties, and with his mother by his side, he didn't feel that his life was particularly hard.

  Hao Xiu's mother has always been fond of dressing up. She has no other hobbies, but she has no resistance to beautiful clothes at all. At that time, there weren't many large department stores. It was already quite good to have a few stores specializing in selling clothes. He often accompanied her to go shopping there. Even if the clothes were affordable, he wouldn't hesitate to buy them for her.

  Later, he broke up with his buddies and got a few pieces of equipment. Then he set up a private small company of his own and became a contractor. Because his life was better than before, he would take He Xiuxiu's mother to visit shopping malls in more economically developed cities. He still remembers her excited look when she first entered a shopping mall.

  At that time, he assured her that he would build the largest department store in City A in the future, so that she could visit it every day and wouldn't have to travel such a long distance anymore.

  Later, the opportunity really came. Their company was awarded a government project. However, due to the government's inability to provide sufficient funds, they were asked to use the land as collateral instead of the usual payment method. The land was given to them as the project payment.

  The first thing that came to his mind was to build a department store there. However, to make the department store successful, the development around it was equally important. He knew that the surrounding land belonged to the Zhao family, so he wanted to collaborate with them to develop this area.

  At first, the head of the Zhao family was not very optimistic about this project of his. He was not very keen on cooperating with him. But his daughter, Zhao Yingfang, was quite optimistic - she was very optimistic about He Jinglong.

  He was young and promising with a handsome appearance. For a girl of her age, it was really hard not to be attracted by him.

  He Jinglong naturally sensed that Zhao Yingfang had noticed his intentions towards her. If he could persuade the Zhao family through Zhao Yingfang, it would surely be possible. Moreover, at that time Zhao Yingfang had told him that she wanted to build a square around here and suggested naming it after his shopping mall.

  He Jinglong wavered.

  The original intention of establishing the department store was to honor his mother. But now, for He Jinglong, it is even more of a business opportunity. He knows that the limitations of only engaging in construction are quite significant, while investing in business will bring greater returns in the future.

  He had been agonizing for a long time before finally deciding to separate from Mrs. He Xi. At that time, she neither cried nor made a fuss. But the deep disappointment etched in her eyes was something he might never forget in his entire life.

  She soon vanished into his world and he married Zhao Yingfang. It was not until eight years later that He Xiuxiu was brought before him.

  Thinking of this, He Jinglong's head felt another sharp pain. At that time, he was truly shocked. If he had known that she was already pregnant with their child at that time, he would definitely not have parted from her.

  He lay on the sofa with his eyes closed, gently rubbing his aching temples. Zhao Yingfang didn't know when she had come in from outside. When she saw He Jinglong in the living room, she gave a cold laugh: "What? You're thinking of that woman again?"

  He Jianlong's expression changed. He opened his eyes and looked at her. Zhao Yingfang's smile became even colder. She walked up to him in high heels: "I haven't asked you yet. What does it mean for you, He Xiu, tonight? Today is Chen'er's engagement banquet. They are all dressed up to steal the spotlight and show off their style. What kind of heart are they trying to impress?"

  He Jinglong said flatly without any expression, "Don't speak so harshly. You know very well how you treated him over the years. How can he have any peace of mind?"

  "Oh, he's still feeling aggrieved? I've been raising this son of mine for so many years for another woman. People outside still call him 'Hao Da Jushi' (Big Young Master of Hao Family). It's me who should feel aggrieved!"

  He Jinglong finally lost his temper too: "Don't act so innocent. When you were getting close to me back then, didn't you know about his mother's existence?"

  Zhao Yingfang pursed her lips and her voice rose a little of its own accord: "If I had known that you were renovating Xingguang Department Store for her sake, I wouldn't have tried to persuade my father! Had I known that, I would have built a garbage dump around your store back then!"

  The two of them made such a commotion in the living room that He Xiuxiu must have heard it too. The Starlight Department Store was built by He Jinglong for his mother. This was something he had learned from He Jinglong after he came to the He family's residence.

  He felt it rather ironic that the department store he had built for his mother was never entered by her once. He recalled that many years ago, she had taken him to Starlight Department Store once and they stood at the entrance for a long time. What kind of mood was she in at that time?

  He Xu couldn't help feeling annoyed. He went to the bathroom and took a shower. After coming out, he leaned against the bedside and dialed Jian Yan's phone number.

  Briefly speaking, Jin Jian was still drawing at that moment. When she heard the phone ring, she glanced at it with her peripheral vision and saw that it was from He Xiu. She picked up the phone with her left hand while still using her right hand to click and draw on the digital tablet: "It's so late. What's the matter?"

  When hearing her voice, He Xiux's lips managed to curl up a little with a smile: "Nothing much. Just wanted to ask what you were doing."

  "I'm drawing."

  He Xiuxiu's eyebrows knitted slightly: "It's so late already. Why are you still drawing?"

  "Yes, after all, I have the responsibility of supporting my family. Of course, I have to strive to earn more money."

  Hehe Xi gave her a couple of low chuckles and said, "Don't overexert yourself. Go to bed early."

  "Um."

  "Do not stay up late."

  Jianyan also burst into laughter: "Young Master He, you've already taken my hand in marriage, yet you're still bothering me like this?"

  "Can't you do it yourself? Or do you want me to go and supervise you in person?"

  "All right, all right. I got it."

  He Xiufei slightly curved the corners of her mouth and remained silent for a while before saying, "After we get married, I'll move out of the house."

  "Marriage? You've even thought about getting married?"

  "Well, do you still want to default on the debt?"

  Jianyan smiled twice and said, "Then at that time I'll set aside a room for you."

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  "Did you just let this be the way our wedding residence is handled?" He Xiuxu said discontentedly, "Let me take charge of the preparations for the wedding residence."

  "Oh."

  "Then go to bed early and stop drawing." After finishing the business talk, He Xiuxiao began to urge her to sleep again. Jian Yan had no choice but to say helplessly, "Alright, alright. I'll hang up and go to sleep right away."

  "Dear, I'll pick you up for dinner tomorrow evening. What would you like to have?"

  "Either way, I could just go to Xingguang Department Store to have dinner with you right now. Hehe, anyway, I've eaten quite a lot there."

  "OK. I'll wait for you in the office. Good night."

  Jian Yan suddenly remembered something and said to him, "Last time when I attended your concert, everyone asked you to give a microphone kiss to them but you refused. Now could you do it this time?"

  He Xiuxing chuckled and said, "What's the point of a kiss? Why don't I go over and kiss you myself?"

  “…… "No, it's too troublesome."

  He Xiuxiu pursed her lips in a smile and gently kissed the receiver of the phone: "Good night."

  Jianyan was once again brought back to reality by this voice. Her heart was pounding as she said goodnight to him too. After hanging up the phone, she used her cool back of the hand to wipe the hot forehead of hers and then put away the drawing. She turned off the computer.

  People with good voices are really annoying. Even when they're just making a phone call, they're so charming. I really hate it.

  The next day, the news that she and He Xiuyu were going to attend the engagement banquet somehow reached Lin Zhen's ears. Early in the morning, she called Jian Yan and asked him in a hurry, "Can't it be that you and He Xiuyu are really engaged?"

  Jianyan has already gotten up. While cooking porridge in the kitchen, she was talking on the phone to someone: "What did you say?"

  "It's exactly as the paparazzi reported before. You are her boyfriend!"

  "Oh... It's really so."

  Lin Zhen: "... "

  She actually got married before me!!

  After a long pause, she finally asked with the last bit of hope: "Wasn't he and Tang Zheng lovers?" ?”

  “……” Briefly speaking, he suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to tell her about this matter before. "Oh, we misunderstood each other about this."

  Lin Zhen: "... "

  So what kind of expression should she use to face Tang Zheng in the future? And what about their cooperation?

  It occurred to me that Tang Zheng hadn't been in touch with her for quite a while. That's just fine. So she probably won't... actively contact him either.

  Before hanging up the phone, she asked again, "What about your male aversion syndrome? Aren't you allergic to men?"

  "Well... I must admit that I'm also rather surprised by this. I'm not allergic to him at all."

  “……” Lin Zhen remained silent for a long time. With a bitter look, he said to her, "The deadline is approaching. You haven't submitted your draft yet. How about your new work? How are you getting along with the preparations?"

  Jianyan's lips twitched slightly: "Don't worry. I will definitely hand in the draft on time. As for the new work, you haven't stopped telling me not to push myself too hard before. I think you're right."

  “…… "Goodbye," Lin Zhen hung up the phone abruptly.

  Why! Why do those younger than her have all found their partners! If Jane Yan had married earlier than her, she would have broken off relations with her!

  Jane finished her work at five o'clock and then began to tidy up herself, preparing to go to Xingguang Department Store to look for He Xiu. Coincidentally, she met Xu Ying on the elevator.

  Xu Ying didn't expect to run into her either. With a sullen expression, she asked, "What are you doing here?"

  Jianyan smiled at her and said, "I'm here to see He Xiu."

  Xu Ying gave a mirthful chuckle and looked at her, saying, "You must have met He Xi after you came to Xingguang Department Store? I've known him for over twenty years."

  "So?"

  "Do you know what he used to be like? We were very close when we were young. He was very kind to me and would sing for me when I was sad. His voice was very pleasant. Whenever he sang, I wouldn't cry anymore."

  "Oh." Jane gave a lukewarm response.

  Xu Ying's eyebrows knitted together. This person was just like He Xiuxiu from her childhood. They had no common ground. No matter what she did or said, he didn't react at all.

  "I'm telling you..."

  "Miss Xu," Jane Yan suddenly turned her head and looked at her with a smile, "The engagement banquet yesterday was wonderful."

  Xu Ying's expression changed instantly and she turned her head away, not saying another word.

  When the elevator door opened, He Xiux was standing outside. He came to pick up Jian Yan. When he saw Xu Ying, his expression immediately darkened: "Why are you here too?"

  Xu Ying gave a sneering laugh and asked, "Can't I come to see you instead?"

  "Oh? I don't know what Miss Xu wants to see me for?"

  With such a cold, distant and sarcastic attitude, Xu Ying felt even angrier: "I just want to tell you that don't be fooled by this woman's appearance! She's after your money, isn't she? Haven't you seen such women before? There have been so many of them over the years!"

  He looked at her with displeasure, and the anger in his brows was quite obvious: "My money? Miss Xu didn't think I had no money long ago?"

  Xu Ying's face turned pale for a moment: "That was my mother..."

  Jianyan tapped a few times on her mobile phone and then handed it to Xu Ying, smilingly looking at her: "This is the balance of my bank card. Miss Xu, don't you think I've been working hard all these years just for the sake of interest? Although tens of millions might not be much in the eyes of the Xu family, haven't I seen money before? This is just the money I earned from one of my works, "Shangke", and I believe this work is not my peak. In the future, I will create more and better works and earn more money. How much money have you earned for your family, Miss Xu? I heard before that you messed up the project you were in charge of last time. Maybe you should set a small goal first. Make sure the company doesn't lose money?"

  " You!" Xu Ying's face turned pale and then brightened again as she heard her words. She glanced at the long string of figures on her balance account once more, then turned and walked back into the elevator, pressing the elevator door button rapidly.

  After she was driven away by the anger, Jane felt extremely relieved in her heart. When she turned around, she saw He Xiuzhen looking at her with great interest.

  "What shall we do?" she asked.

  He Xiuxi smiled and said, "Nothing much. I just wanted to check how much balance is left on Teacher Sugar Paper's credit card."

  Jianyan put away her mobile phone and said to him, "I won't show it to you."

  "Why? You showed it to her already." He Xiux heard his tone sound very aggrieved.

  In a nutshell: "Don't worry. I've promised you that I'll give you a big house to live in and delicious food to eat. I won't break my word."

  Hehe Xi smiled and took her in his arms, involuntarily lowering his head and kissing her on the lips. Jian Yan was startled and hurriedly pushed him away: "This is in the company. You should be more careful!"

  "Oh." He Xiuxiu nodded and said sincerely, "Then let's have dinner at home. That way we won't be too conscious about it."

  JianYan: "... "

  Translation: "Jianyan He Xiuxian's smile widened even more: "I'll do the cooking. You just need to eat."

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