Chapter 196: Love Him, Spend His Money

Chapter 196: Love Him, Spend His Money

Lu Hanchuan listened to her rambling, finding it adorable.

Meanwhile, Ye Xiaoxiao was still pondering.

Nowadays, getting into the newspaper is like trending on social media, isn’t it?

Can spending money make it disappear?

"By the way, do you really like courtyard houses that much?"

Lu Hanchuan suddenly spoke up.

Ye Xiaoxiao snapped out of her thoughts. "What are you on about? Everyone loves money. Only the rich can afford to say they don’t. Do you think the poor are poor because they don’t like money?"

Lu Hanchuan understood.

It’s not about liking courtyard houses or luxury cars; it’s just about liking money.

Our Xiao Xiao is really a straightforward and simple girl.

"Xiao Xiao likes money, huh?"

"Of course."

"Then let’s get married. No prenup, no splitting assets. If we divorce, you get half."

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at him with suspicion.

"Are you really that wealthy? Isn’t all your money from your parents? Wouldn’t that put me at a disadvantage? I’m going to be rolling in it soon."

Lu Hanchuan raised an eyebrow. "You’re selling your boyfriend short. If you marry me, your stuff stays yours, but I’m willing to split everything I have with you."

Ye Xiaoxiao stroked her chin. "Man, you’ve got my attention now."

Lu Hanchuan drove into the compound, stressing, "Think it through carefully."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "..."

...

Guangdong Province, Shenzhen.

Ye Changning had already secured the loan and poured all the money into building the factory.

Over the past few days, he’d been running around setting up the factory and registering the company. Both he and Yu Gang had shed over ten pounds from sheer exhaustion.

Now that the factory was mostly set up, they could finally take a breather.

"Gangzi, take a couple of days off. Then in a few days, I’ll be heading out of town, and you’ll need to keep an eye on the factory."

Yu Gang: "Changning, where are you off to?"

Ye Changning smiled. "Of course, to scout for some talent. Right now, we’re short on legal, financial, and sales staff."

Yu Gang was even more curious. "Can't we hire workers in Shenzhen?"

Ye Changning: "Ordinary workers, sure, but the people I want to recruit are experienced workers, preferably those familiar with the clothing industry. If we poach talent here, how are we supposed to operate in Shenzhen later?"

Yu Gang didn't understand, but he knew following the boss was always right.

Ye Changning patted Yu Gang on the shoulder. "You've been putting in a lot of effort."

Yu Gang: "I'm fine, but Changning, you need to look after your health. You haven't had a good rest for several days."

"I'm having dinner with Boss Li tonight. Once the factory is up and running, I can relax a bit."

Boss Li was the first entrepreneur Ye Changning met upon arriving in Shenzhen, who had helped him a lot in both life and work, so this dinner was essential.

Yu Gang: "Then I'll come with you. You're the boss now; you shouldn't be driving yourself. I'll be your driver."

Ye Changning laughed. "You're more thoughtful than I am."

Yu Gang chuckled. "Don't we need to maintain the boss's image?"

Ye Changning: "Alright, you come with me."

That night's dinner was more than just a meal.

Though Boss Li had been kind to Ye Changning, they were now somewhat competitors. But Boss Li hadn't yet taken this small factory seriously.

"Brother Changning, I heard you've been starting your own factory lately?"

Ye Changning was modest, showing none of his usual roguishness. "It's hardly a factory; it's just a small operation with less than a hundred people."

Boss Li: "Small but fully equipped. Your factory might be small, but there's a lot to set up. Even though you've become the boss, it might not be as easy as it used to be."

Ye Changning smiled. "Boss Li is right; I'll need your help in the future."

Boss Li liked Ye Changning.

Plus, with all the competition among factories in Guangdong, it's better to have friends than enemies.

"Don't worry, if you have any issues, just let me know, and I'll help if I can."

Ye Changning: "I'll toast to Boss Li."

By the end of the night, Yu Gang had to carry Ye Changning back.

...

Ye Xiaoxiao finally got her driver's license.

Her sleek and cool Santana was also delivered.

Song Guangjing looked at the luxury car worth two hundred thousand and quietly upped the dowry he had set aside for Xiao Xiao by twenty percent.

Hmph! His protégé, Song Guangjing, couldn't be outshone by anyone.

Song Xiaoguang looked at the car, "It's fine for you to drive this car around town, since you're the CEO of Huarong, but is it really appropriate at school?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "I won't drive it onto campus."

She planned to park the car in a large compound near the school and then bike to class on her old bicycle.

Song Guangjing walked slowly towards the house with his hands behind his back.

"If you can afford it, you should drive it. This car wasn't bought with dirty money, so what's there to worry about?"

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at her master's back and whispered to Song Xiaoguang, "Why does Master's tone seem a bit off to me?"

Song Xiaoguang: "No, I think he just doesn't care for Comrade Lu."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "..."

"Don't be so blunt."

Before summer break was over, Ye Xiaoxiao picked up some gifts to visit the Lu family elders.

Regardless of her relationship with Lu Hanchuan, she felt she owed it to Grandpa Lu and Grandma Cheng to visit, given how kind they'd been to her.

Grandpa Lu and Grandma Cheng were thrilled to see Ye Xiaoxiao at their home.

"Xiao Xiao, come on in! You didn't have to bring all this stuff."

Ye Xiaoxiao drove her flashy new car and easily found the compound.

Grandma Cheng met Xiao Xiao in the yard, her eyes lighting up at the sight of the car. "Xiao Xiao, is this your car? Take me for a spin!"

Ye Xiaoxiao saw right through her: "Grandma, we can go anywhere you like, but no speeding."

Grandma Cheng was visibly disappointed. "Kids these days have no sense of adventure," she muttered.

"Well, I guess I'm not in the mood for a ride today."

Ye Xiaoxiao leaned in and whispered, "Grandma, Lu Hanchuan bought this car."

Grandma Cheng whispered back, "He's got a little nest egg. Make him buy you a few more."

The old lady wasn't about to take her grandson's side.

"It's been a whole month, and that rascal hasn't shown his face once."

"It's always Xiao Xiao who remembers to visit when she can."

The old lady already knew who she could count on in the future.

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded eagerly, like a pleased puppy, "Okay."

The old lady didn't see Ye Xiaoxiao's actions as gold-digging in the slightest.

For couples to get along, they need to value something about each other to make it last.

If they don't care at all, it's only a matter of time before it falls apart.

Ye Xiaoxiao stayed for dinner with the elders before getting ready to head out.

Grandpa Lu: "Xiao Xiao, drive safe on your way home."

"I will, Grandpa. I'll come visit again soon."

Grandma Cheng: "Xiao Xiao, you should visit more often."

It'd be even better if she'd take me for a fast ride.