Reborn in the 90s, I traded my ex-husband for eight apartments.

Hearing that there were also cheongsams, Cui Lan quickly wiped her hands and came over.

She trusted Bai Zhenzhu's judgment too much; even her husband, Lao Ge, praised the outfits that Zhenzhu had put together for her.

"If even pearls say it's good, then this cheongsam must be good too."

Four cheongsams: one green jacquard, one pink, one white with green trim, and one cyan.

Just as I was admiring the view, Ge Minjing and Guo Yongliang's family of three arrived.

As soon as Ge Minjing entered the room, she said:

"As soon as I entered the courtyard, I heard my sister-in-law's laughter. I guessed that Pearl had arrived. What are you laughing about?"

Mother Ge then smiled and said:

"It's not Pearl again. They've sent clothes to you older sisters and sisters-in-law again. Your eldest sister-in-law is overjoyed. You should hurry up and choose some too."

No woman doesn't love clothes.

Ge Minjing's eyes lit up when she saw the cheongsam:

"I was thinking of making a few cheongsams to try, but I didn't expect the pearls to arrive so soon."

Cui Lan then handed her the green jacquard dress:

“This one looks good and will definitely suit you. The pink one is for Tingting, she’s young, and the white one is for Huaying, her style suits her.”

She held in her hand that light blue dress, embroidered with floral branches on both the front and back, which made her look particularly elegant.

Ge Minjing also took a liking to the green jacquard dress at first glance.

The two sisters-in-law were impatient and went straight to their room to change.

When they came out together again, the entire room was amazed.

Shuo Shuo was the first to show his support:

"My aunt and godmother are so beautiful!"

Guo Yongliang stared intently at Ge Minjing, his eyes practically popping out of his head:

“My Minjing is so beautiful, from now on we’ll wear cheongsams every day.”

Ge Minjing said irritably:

"Wearing this in the dead of winter? Are you trying to freeze me to death?"

Guo Yongliang grinned broadly.

"That won't do, I can't let you get cold."

Ge Zehua also said:

"It looks great, let's wear it like this."

Cui Lan went to pick out a pair of leather shoes and put them on, her face beaming with excitement:

"I'm going to deliver braised meat to Huaying and Tingting."

Bai Zhenzhu brought a lot of braised meat. She wrapped three braised chickens in clean oil paper and went directly to the Huo family.

Huo Zheng was chatting with Ge Zehua here when he received a call from Huo Huaying and went back.

However, neither Huo Huaying nor Huo Zheng were home, but Zhong Ting was.

Zhong Ting was stunned when she saw the cheongsam and braised chicken that Bai Zhenzhu had brought.

"A cheongsam? Pink?" Her expression faltered slightly. "For me?"

Cui Lan held up the pink cheongsam and compared it to her:

“This pink is so pretty, it’s perfect for young girls like you. Pearl said it was made especially for you.”

Huo's mother also thought it looked good:

“It looks great, Tingting, you should try it on. Look how good your sister Lan looks in it.”

Zhong Ting has been living and eating at the Huo family's house for many years and has her own room.

Urged on by the two women, she had no choice but to go to her room and change into her cheongsam.

Putting aside whether it looks good or not, it's really awkward.

She grew up hanging out with a group of older brothers, and was like a tomboy.

Where have you ever worn a skirt?

Moreover, it's a cheongsam that exudes femininity.

Zhong Ting felt uneasy in the room for a long time before finally opening the door and going out.

Jian Shuhang, who had just entered the room, was stunned for a moment: "..."

Zhong Ting came out hesitantly, fidgeting here and there:

"This dress is too small, it's so tight I can't breathe."

Cui Lan gave her a reproachful look:

"Silly girl, just breathe normally. Come on, stand up straight."

Huo's mother's face was full of nostalgia:

"This cheongsam is really well made. When I turned eighteen, my mother made me a cheongsam as a coming-of-age ceremony. At that time, those foreigners who had never seen the world were all amazed."

"Unfortunately, after moving several times, I could never find that cheongsam again."

Cui Lan noticed that Huo's mother also wanted to wear a cheongsam, so she said:

“That’s easy, Aunt Qi. These cheongsams were a gift from Minjing’s godson’s mother. I’ll ask her where she made them, and once I find out, I’ll take you and my old lady to get a few made together.”

Mrs. Huo was overjoyed:

"well."

She held Huo Huaying's shirt in her hand and nodded repeatedly.

"This outfit suits Hua Ying's temperament quite well."

Cui Lan couldn't help but praise Bai Zhenzhu again:

"My sister is really talented and knows how to handle things."

Zhong Ting, standing to the side, froze.

"Sister Lan, may I change out of this cheongsam?"

Cui Lan rolled her eyes at her:

"Why change out of it? It looks so good on you. You can ask Shuhang if you don't believe me."

Then I asked Jian Shuhang:

"Shuhang, tell me, doesn't Tingting look especially beautiful in a cheongsam?"

Jian Shu Hang suddenly snapped back to reality:

"Beautiful...especially beautiful."

He sensed something was off about the way he was being looked at and dared not linger any longer.

"Aunt Qi, my brother isn't here, I'll come back tonight."

He finished speaking and ran off in a hurry.

Cui Lan laughed and scolded:

"This brat, how old is he? All he does is look for Huo Zheng all day long. If you didn't know better, you'd think they were brothers."

Qi Yunzhu smiled and said:

“The kids in our compound have grown up in batches, and they’re all like brothers.”

Taking advantage of the two women's inattention, Zhong Ting quickly slipped back to her room.

This cheongsam looks so strange on her; jeans are so much more convenient. She can't even walk properly now.

Cui Lan then took out another portion of braised meat and gave it to Qi Yunzhu:

“This was braised by my sister herself. Each of the three families should have one braised chicken.”

Qi Yunzhu was very embarrassed:

"Why is there a portion for me?"

Cui Lan smiled and said:

"My sister brought a lot over, so I thought I'd let you guys try some too."

Zhong Ting reminded him in the room:

"Auntie, this chicken is especially delicious when dipped in the chili powder. Please don't eat it cold anymore."

"Okay." Qi Yunzhu found a bag and put the two braised chickens in it together: "Take them back quickly and send them to your sister as well. She probably won't be coming."

I couldn't help but praise it again:

"This braised chicken smells delicious. Last time, Tingting even brought back some braised meat from someone else's house. It was really delicious."

Cui Lan then said:

"We can buy it whenever we want. There's a shop for sale on East Street ahead. My mom is going to take her there to buy it."

"My sister owns several braised meat shops in Yuan County, and I heard the business is booming."

Qi Yunzhu exclaimed in admiration:

"What a capable girl."

Cui Lan sighed:

"She is capable, but this is her fate... The man she married is a scoundrel. He climbed the social ladder by working in Shanghai, and abandoned his wife and son back home."

"My sister divorced that bastard and took her son to the city to do business."

"In just one year, the business flourished."

"Oh, what a pity."

Qi Yunzhu disagreed:

"What's there to regret? You can only live a good life if you leave a scumbag. I think this girl is both courageous and lucky."

Cui Lan thought about it and realized it made sense.

What did Qi Yunzhu remember?

"Is the shop you're talking about the one that sells breakfast on East Street?"

Cui Lan: "Yes, at his house."

Qi Yunzhu hurriedly said:

"Tell me when they're going to check out the shop, and I'll go too. That old woman is really tough; your mother definitely won't stand a chance."

Cui Lan smiled and said:

"Okay, I'll call you when I get there."

Cui Lan rushed home again.

Although there is a housekeeper at home who cooks, she still has to go back to take care of things.

Bai Zhenzhu, Ge Zehua, Guo Yongliang, and Ge Minjing were discussing something in the study.

It's about the hotel bidding process.

Ge Zehua revealed the truth:

"There are quite a few companies bidding this time, including some from Guangzhou and Guangzhou."

"To be honest, besides design, the most important thing is the price."

Guo Yongliang had mentioned the hotel project to Bai Zhenzhu several times, and Bai Zhenzhu understood it.

To put it simply, it's all about cost-effectiveness; whoever offers the lowest price will be chosen.