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

After eating his fill, Huo Zheng ruffled Shuo Shuo's hair.

He said to Bai Zhenzhu:

"Does Shuo Shuo have a water bottle? If so, bring him some hot water. If not, never mind, I'll figure something out."

Bai Zhenzhu hurriedly said:

"Yes, it's ready."

After saying that, he went to his room and took out a small backpack:

"There's a kettle, towels, and some food inside."

Huo Zheng nodded:

"That's enough, you've prepared very carefully."

Shuo Shuo finished eating, slung his backpack over his shoulder, and was about to leave.

Bai Zhenzhu then asked Liu Huiying:

"Jiajia, you're really not going?"

Liu Huiying smiled and said:

"She didn't want to go anywhere, she just wanted to stay home and do her homework, and said she wanted to play with Xiaowenbo."

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said, "Alright then."

Huo Zheng glanced at his watch and said to her:

"Shuoshuo and I will go pick up my nephew first. He's not in the compound; he's at his aunt's house. He'll be back before 5 p.m., so don't worry."

Bai Zhenzhu smiled:

"it is good."

Li Xiufen looked at Shuo Shuo waving at her through the car window, and her eyes stung with tears.

How wonderful it would be if her beloved grandson had a reliable father.

After Huo Zheng left with Shuo Shuo, Bai Zhenzhu and Liu Huiying went to the clothing store.

Recently, more people have started buying clothes.

This morning, the last batch of spring clothing, worth 420,000 yuan, arrived.

Bai Zhenzhu found a car to take the goods directly to the warehouse on Qingfeng Road, and then called Tang Shan and Nie Li to come and pick them up.

Tang Shan arrived the fastest this time and immediately ordered 80,000 yuan worth of goods.

She said she would stop stocking her old products and would only source from Bai Zhenzhu from now on.

People nowadays have more money in their pockets, and they are willing to spend it. When buying clothes, they want to buy high-quality ones with good styles.

Some people spend two months' salary on a coat without batting an eye.

Zhao Qiuping took 200,000 yuan worth of goods.

Nie Li arrived late and, knowing there were only 140,000 worth of goods left, she took them all.

They even complained that they hadn't bought enough white pearls.

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said:

"I'll get the goods after the New Year, and I'll definitely let you know first, Sister Li."

Nie Li was finally satisfied.

The payment for this batch of goods was 50.4 yuan.

Adding to the 62 yuan already in the bank.

Now the money in the bank has finally exceeded one million.

In the afternoon, Bai Zhenzhu went to the hot pot restaurant early.

Ge Minjing had already made a reservation, and Bai Zhenzhu asked the waiter to put the two tables together.

Not long after, Huo Zheng returned with his two children.

Huo Huaying's son is two years older than Shuo Shuo and is half a head taller.

The little boy was also chubby-faced and very endearing.

Upon seeing the white pearl, the little boy ran straight to her:

"You must be Aunt Bai! You're so beautiful!"

Bai Zhenzhu felt embarrassed by the praise:

"You are handsome, too."

"My name is Jiang Junzhuo, and I am Shuo Shuo's older brother."

"Hello, Junzhuo, this is a gift."

Since it was their first meeting and the Lunar New Year was approaching, Bai Zhenzhu prepared red envelopes.

Jiang Junzhuo looked at the red envelope but didn't dare to take it, so he went to see his uncle.

Huo Zheng nodded:

Don't forget to say thank you.

Jiang Junzhuo accepted the red envelope with both hands:

"Thank you, Auntie Bai."

Then he put the red envelope into his own backpack.

Bai Zhenzhu ruffled her son's hair and called to Huo Zheng:

"Mr. Huo, please have a seat."

Huo Zheng glanced around:

"Hasn't the others arrived yet?"

Bai Zhenzhu poured him some tea.

"It should be soon."

She even went to the mall to buy snacks and had her two children help her put them around the table.

Things like chocolate wafer biscuits.

They also asked the waiter to bring over soy milk, soft drinks, beer, and sunflower seeds, which they then arranged around the table.

Huo Zheng nodded:

"The atmosphere of a tea party has been created. This is a good way to hold the company's year-end summary."

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said:

"It's rare for everyone to get together, so let's eat and drink well and relax."

Huo Zheng nodded again:

"You are always very thoughtful."

While Bai Zhenzhu was taking care of the two children, Huo Zheng's gaze was direct and intense.

When she turned around, he returned to his normal self.

The admiration in his eyes was no longer concealed.

Bai Zhenzhu called over the waiter and asked Huo Zheng to order.

"Mr. Huo, let's order the food first, and we can start eating once everyone arrives."

Huo Zheng rarely jokes:

"I heard you get a lot of bonuses from Sister Minjing, so I won't be polite then?"

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said:

"Don't be shy, order whatever you like, we can eat slowly with plenty of food."

Huo Zheng knew she was sincere about treating everyone, so he naturally valued her feelings.

It wouldn't do to order too few dishes. Since Ge Zehua and the others would be coming today, we ordered all the restaurant's signature dishes.

After ordering, she handed the menu to Bai Zhenzhu to see if she needed anything else.

Bai Zhenzhu ordered all the hot pot restaurant's specialty snacks.

Huo Zheng then said:

"That's about enough. Add more if needed."

The main uncertainty is how many people will come.

Bai Zhenzhu asked the waiter to prepare the dishes first, and then serve them when the guests arrived.

After the waiter left, Huo Zhengcai said:

"Aren't you planning to open your hot pot restaurant here? Yours tastes just as good as this one."

White pearl:

"I'm going to open it. I'll find a suitable shop after the New Year."

"I want to open a larger one."

Huo Zheng: "We'll keep an eye out for you later."

He added "them" because he genuinely intended to have everyone help look for suitable shops.

It wasn't entirely to cover up his true feelings.

Bai Zhenzhu quickly thanked him:

"Thank you, Mr. Huo."

Huo Zheng felt somewhat depressed.

The title "President Huo" really creates a sense of distance.

Just as I was about to say something, Jian Shuhang and Zhong Ting arrived.

Zhong Ting came in rubbing her hands:

"Brother, Sister Bai, you're up early."

Huo Zheng's voice was flat:

"It's not too late for you either."

The two children each called out to someone.

Jiang Junzhuo: "Uncle Jian, Yao Yao."

Shuo Shuo: "Hello Uncle Jian, hello Aunt Zhong."

Zhong Ting pinched Shuo Shuo and Jiang Junzhuo's cheeks:

"Did you two have a great time today?"

Jiang Junzhuo dared not speak out against his anger:

"Yaoyao, can you please stop pinching our faces? You've made our handsome faces ugly."

Zhong Ting released Shuo Shuo and gave Jiang Junzhuo a good rub.

Shuoshuo gaga zhi le.

Jian Shuhang, standing to the side, glanced at Huo Zheng, then at Bai Zhenzhu, his meaning unspoken.

A little while later, Guo Yongliang and Ge Minjing arrived with Guo Zicheng.

Shuo Shuo rushed over:

"Godmother, godfather, and elder brother."

Jiang Junzhuo's eyes widened:

"How come this is also an older brother? Does he have other older brothers?"

Bai Zhenzhu couldn't stop laughing:

"Yes, my uncles' families also have an older brother."

Jiang Junzhuo: "..."

Then Cui Lan and Ge Zehua arrived with Ge Minjun's daughter, Tong Ying.

Ge Minjun and her husband are both busy, and Tong Ying usually stays at her uncle's house during holidays.

Shuo Shuo got excited again:

"My uncle, aunt, and sister are here."

Jiang Junzhuo covered his face:

"Luckily, Brother Hanyu didn't come back, otherwise he would be the eldest brother too."

Then he, as the eldest brother, would have absolutely no authority.

Huo Huaying arrived last.

The pot was brought out, and the dishes were served. Everyone ate and chatted.

After Ge Zehua arrived, he talked to Huo Zheng and Guo Yongliang.