First spoiled, then love

Chapter 606 Ren Furong Returns

After Chen Qingrong and Tang Xiaoru left the coffee shop, Tang Xiaoru suggested going to the dam to get some fresh air and enjoy the tranquility of the night.

Chen Qingrong readily agreed and drove to the place where they had shared wonderful memories.

Outside the car window, the city lights gradually dimmed, but the scenery near the dam had a unique charm.

The distant mountains appeared and disappeared in the night, as if shrouded in a mysterious veil.

Nearby, the river below the dam flows gently, shimmering with silver light under the moonlight.

The two arrived at the dam and found a spacious place to sit down.

A gentle evening breeze swept by, carrying a slight chill, yet it felt exceptionally refreshing.

Tang Xiaoru's long hair swayed in the wind. She gently tucked a strand behind her ear and a contented smile appeared on her face.

“Do you remember, Chen Qingrong?” Tang Xiaoru broke the silence, her voice sounding particularly gentle in the night breeze. “We came here not long after we started dating.”

Upon hearing this, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Chen Qingrong's eyes.

He gently held Tang Xiaoru's hand and said with emotion, "Of course I remember. We were so naive back then. Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, you're already a mother of two."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xiaoru smiled, but a hint of emotion flashed in her eyes: "Yes, time flies so fast. Sometimes when I think about it, it feels like we were having a romantic date here just yesterday, and today we're already parents."

Seeing this, Chen Qingrong quickly changed the subject, trying to cheer her up: "However, in my heart you will always be an eighteen-year-old girl, always so young and so energetic."

Tang Xiaoru was amused by his words. She gently punched Chen Qingrong's shoulder and laughed, "You're so sweet-talking! But I like hearing you say that."

The two smiled at each other, leaned on each other's shoulders, and continued to enjoy the tranquility of the night.

The evening breeze continued to blow, bringing with it the fragrance of flowers and the fresh scent of grass and trees.

The river below the dam seemed to be providing accompaniment, emitting a pleasant babbling sound.

“Look at that mountain over there,” Tang Xiaoru suddenly said, pointing to a mountain peak in the distance. “When we came here, that mountain was still bare. Now look, it’s covered with green trees. At night, it looks like a black fortress, mysterious and magnificent.”

Chen Qingrong looked in the direction she was pointing and sure enough saw that tiny, ridiculously low hill.

He nodded and exclaimed, "Yes, nature is truly amazing. It can change a mountain so much in such a short time."

“Just like us,” Tang Xiaoru continued, “time has also brought about many changes in us. From naivety to maturity, from being single to starting a family, every step has been full of challenges and surprises.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingrong looked at her affectionately and said, "Yes, you've been with me every step of the way, Xiaoru. Thank you for always being by my side and walking with me through these years."

Hearing his words, Tang Xiaoru felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She held Chen Qingrong's hand tightly and whispered, "Qingrong, I also want to thank you. Thank you for always loving and supporting me. With you by my side, I feel very at ease."

The two of them sat shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand, quietly enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the night.

The lights on the dam shimmered softly in the night, casting a golden glow on their figures.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and before we knew it, it was 7:30 p.m.

Tang Xiaoru glanced at her watch and said softly, "Honey, we should go back now. The children are waiting for us at home."

Chen Qingrong nodded and reluctantly stood up. He reached out and took Tang Xiaoru's hand, and together they walked down the dam.

As he stepped off the dam, he looked back at this place filled with memories and secretly vowed that no matter how the future changed, he would always hold Tang Xiaoru's hand and walk with her through every spring, summer, autumn and winter.

The two drove home.

The first half of the year flew by, and before we knew it, it was October, and the weather was gradually getting cooler.

During this period, Tang Xiaoru and her team made great strides in the sanitary napkin business thanks to their unremitting efforts and excellent products. Their market share steadily increased, and their reputation grew better and better.

The arrival of National Day adds even more festive atmosphere to this already joyous season.

As soon as National Day arrived, Tang Xiaoru gave bonuses and holidays to the studio's employees.

Chen Tangguan Design Co., Ltd. could not be biased either. In order to thank the team members for their hard work, Tang Xiaoru decided to treat all the employees of "Chen Tangguan Design Co., Ltd." to a meal on the day before the National Day holiday.

This decision was met with enthusiastic support from everyone as soon as it was proposed.

After all, having the opportunity to relax and get together with colleagues after a busy day at work is something to look forward to.

The dinner was held at a distinctive hotel with an elegant ambiance and a wide variety of dishes.

As night falls and the city lights come on, employees arrive one after another, and the place gradually becomes lively around nine o'clock.

Chen Qingrong arrived early as well.

Gao Qiang and his wife Miao Su walked into the restaurant hand in hand, both of them beaming with happiness. Zhou Tianyi was the same.

Chen Qingrong went over to greet the two couples and asked them when they were going to have a baby.

Miao Su said, "I estimate I'll have to wait until next year. Brother Chen, Gao Qiang said that no matter if it's a boy or a girl, we can become in-laws with you and your sister-in-law."

Chen Qingrong laughed heartily, also somewhat curious, "You still don't know the baby's gender?"

Gao Qiang said, "We want to keep the mystery until the end and don't want to know in advance."

Zhou Tianyi echoed, "That's what we think too. If we knew the baby's gender in advance, there would be no excitement. It's like opening a blind box; the excitement comes from the unknown."

Chen Qingrong laughed, "I don't have your patience, so we knew in advance when your sister-in-law got pregnant."

As the employees arrived one after another, the dinner party officially began.

The table was laden with all sorts of delicious food, and everyone raised their glasses in toasts, their laughter filling the air.

Chen Qingrong stood up, raised his glass, and addressed all employees: "Brothers and sisters, today is a special day. We not only celebrate the arrival of National Day, but also the brilliant achievements of our 'Chen Tang Guan Design Co., Ltd.' All of this is inseparable from everyone's joint efforts and hard work. Here, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to everyone!"

After finishing his sentence, he changed the subject and continued, "To express my gratitude, I've decided to give everyone a special bonus. This bonus is not only an affirmation of your past efforts but also an encouragement for you to continue your hard work in the future. I hope you will all continue your efforts and contribute even more to the company's development!" As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted in the hotel.

The employees all expressed that they would work even harder to live up to the expectations of General Manager Chen and General Manager Tang.

The atmosphere at the dinner reached its peak, with everyone chatting about future plans and dreams, and their friendship and understanding were further enhanced at that moment.

Gao Qiang and Zhou Tianyi pulled Chen Qingrong along, sharing their joy and anticipation at becoming fathers.

The entire hotel was filled with a warm and joyful atmosphere.

The National Day holiday passed quickly, and everyone returned to their busy work.

And right after the National Day holiday, Ren Furong returned.

She immediately invited Tang Xiaoru and Yang Bingbing out for dinner.

Ren Furong invited Tang Xiaoru and Yang Bingbing to their usual restaurant. As soon as they entered, the familiar aroma wafted over, making their mouths water.

After the three of them sat down, the waiter quickly brought out all the dishes they had ordered, which looked and smelled delicious and whetted their appetites.

Looking at the table full of delicious food, Ren Furong couldn't help but sigh, "Sister Xiaoru, Sister Bingbing, you have no idea how bad the food is abroad. Although there are Chinese restaurants, the dishes and flavors there are nothing compared to what we have here. After being away for so long, what I miss most is the food from my hometown."

Tang Xiaoru smiled and pushed a plate of delicious-looking scrambled eggs with tomatoes in front of her, saying, "Then eat more. This dish is a classic here. See if it can satisfy your taste buds."

Ren Furong picked up a piece of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, put it in her mouth, and her eyes lit up instantly: "Wow, this is the taste! It's so delicious!"

Seeing her satisfied expression, Tang Xiaoru and Yang Bingbing both laughed.

Tang Xiaoru asked, "So what are you planning to do next? Aren't you going back to study design?"

Ren Furong shook her head and said with a wry smile, "I can't adapt to the environment. I really can't stay here. The environment, culture, and food habits over there are so different from here. I'd better come back and continue managing my streetwear brand. At least I'm familiar with everything here."

Upon hearing this, Yang Bingbing's eyes lit up, and she seized the opportunity to suggest, "Furong, now that you're back, how about looking for some new projects to invest in? Xiaoru and I are doing a great job with our sanitary napkin project. Would you like to consider investing and making money together?"

Upon hearing this, Ren Furong became interested: "Oh? The sanitary napkin project? How's it going? What are the specific profits like?"

Tang Xiaoru picked up her phone, pulled out some data reports, and handed them to Ren Furong: "Take a look. These are our sales data and profit analysis for the past few months. Since we improved the product formula and strengthened marketing and promotion, sales have soared and profits have been very considerable."

Ren Furong looked at the report carefully, her expression gradually turning to surprise: "Wow, that's amazing! Your sales have increased several times over, and the profits are so high! It seems you've really found a great way to make money."

Yang Bingbing added with a smile, "Yes, and our products have a very good reputation, with a lot of repeat customers. The market demand for our products is increasing, and we are planning to expand production and further expand the market."

Ren Furong put down her phone, pondered for a moment, and then said, "It does sound very promising. However, I don't know much about the sanitary napkin industry. What can I bring to the project?"

Tang Xiaoru patted her on the shoulder and said, "Furong, don't forget, you studied design. Our product packaging and advertising design all need your professional support. Moreover, your trendy brand has a lot of influence among young people. If you can help us promote it, our brand awareness will definitely reach a new level."

Yang Bingbing chimed in, "Yes, yes! Your joining us is like adding wings to a tiger. Together we can make this project even bigger and stronger!"

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Ren Furong's eyes. She knew Tang Xiaoru and Yang Bingbing's abilities and character well, and believed that their project indeed had potential. Moreover, she herself wanted to find something new to do and didn't want to be limited to her original streetwear business anymore.

"Great!" Ren Furong slammed her hand on the table. "I've made up my mind. I want to invest in your sanitary napkin project! Let's work together to make this project bigger and better!"

Tang Xiaoru and Yang Bingbing exchanged a smile and raised their glasses in celebration.

They knew that Ren Furong's addition would inject new vitality and creativity into their project. They would walk hand in hand into the future, creating an even brighter tomorrow.

Next, the three began to discuss in detail the specifics of Ren Furong's investment, including the investment amount, shareholding ratio, and division of responsibilities. They were all very confident that, with their joint efforts, the sanitary napkin project would achieve even greater success.

As the saying goes, when sisters are of one mind, their strength can break even metal.

Ren Furong joined Tang Xiaoru's group as soon as she returned, which is a good thing for her personally.

After all, the three sisters had already invested in a trendy brand business, and now they're joining forces to do sanitary napkin business, so their cooperation will be even more seamless.

As for the streetwear store, neither Tang Xiaoru nor Yang Bingbing really cares about it anymore, because the market is saturated and they're not making much money. Yang Bingbing is even considering closing the streetwear store altogether.

After the three sisters finished their meal together, they each went home to their own mothers.

When Tang Xiaoru returned home, she found that only Chen Qingrong was home, and he was telling stories to the two babies.

Where are Mom and Dad? Where are Grandpa and Grandma?

Tang Xiaoru asked.

Chen Qingrong said, "My parents and grandparents all went out, saying they had some things to take care of. I wanted to go with them, but they wouldn't let me, so I stayed at home."

"What business are you going to take care of?"

"They didn't tell me."

"So what stories are you telling Chen Ning and Chen Xi?"

As Tang Xiaoru spoke, she came to Chen Qingrong's side and took the storybook from his hands.

Upon closer inspection, she realized that this was not a storybook at all, but Yu Hua's "To Live".

Tang Xiaoru was both amused and exasperated. "Chen Qingrong, are you crazy? They're so young, and you're already telling them stories like this? Aren't you afraid they'll become depressed from a young age?"

"I thought you were going to tell them something like the Seven Dwarfs or Snow White."

Chen Xinqingrong said in a serious tone, "Those fairy tale books are not suitable for our son and daughter. Didn't we have a fortune teller do it before? The fortune teller said that our son and daughter will definitely be outstanding people when they grow up, so I'm cultivating some unique tastes in them from a young age."

"Your so-called unique taste is showing them this kind of book? You're committing a sin."

"Actually, I quite like the book 'To Live'."

"If you like it, you can watch it yourself. Don't tell them either, understand?"

(End of this chapter)