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

Early on the 7th, Bai Zhenzhu drove her minivan back to Yuan County with her family.

The car drove directly to the market and parked in front of the braised meat shop.

Xu Yin had been watching outside the whole time. When she saw the familiar van, she dropped the knife in her hand and came out.

"Son! Bai Erwa!"

Then he snatched Xiao Wenbo from Bai Chengxiang's hands and gave him a big kiss.

Little Wenbo didn't feel like a stranger when he saw his mother. He giggled when she kissed him and even reached out his little hands to hug her neck.

"Mom and Dad, you're finally back!" Xu Yin said with a smile. "I haven't been used to it without you."

Li Xiufen smiled broadly:

"You're missing Wenbo, aren't you? That kid seems to have grown taller lately."

Xu Yin weighed it in her hand:

"It does seem a bit heavier."

"It must be because Auntie's food is better, right, son?"

Xiao Wenbo stared at Xu Yin, and without anyone teaching him, he cupped Xu Yin's face in his hands:

"Mother."

Xu Yin was stunned, then overjoyed.

"Oh my, my youngest son still recognizes me! He's been at his aunt's house for so long, but he hasn't forgotten his mother!"

Li Xiufen smiled and said:

"You can forget anyone but your own mother."

When she was in Chengdu, she taught Wenbo to say "daddy" and "mommy" every day, and the little guy's pronunciation was very clear.

Bai Chengxiang also wanted to get closer to Xu Yin, but unfortunately, Xu Yin's eyes were only on her son, and there was no room for him at all.

Bai Chengxiang entered the store with a smile.

I exchanged a glance with Xu Yin, and we'll wait until tonight.

When Xu Yin saw Shuo Shuo, she was stunned for a moment:

"Oh my god, I was wondering whose handsome young man this was. It turns out to be our Shuo Shuo! He's grown so tall and even more handsome all of a sudden."

Shuo Shuo was already incredibly excited:

"Second Aunt, where are my eldest brother, second brother, and third brother?"

Xu Yin raised her chin:

"They're all waiting at your uncle's restaurant. We'll go eat there later too. You should go now."

Shuo Shuo greeted Bai Zhenzhu and then ran off to find his brothers.

Xu Yin then said to Bai Zhenzhu:

"Shuo Shuo seems to have grown up a lot."

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said:

"Now that she's in elementary school, things have changed. She talks about her older brothers every day at home and has been urging us to come back for a while."

Bai Chengxiang was working at the braised meat shop, so Xu Yin, carrying her son, called Li Xiufen and Bai Zhenzhu to go to the restaurant.

“Let’s go over there first. My older brother said we’d have lunch at his place.”

Bai Zhenzhu looked around the street:

"The foot traffic here is definitely not as high as at the train station."

Xu Yin said, "Other shops are indeed affected, but our braised meat shop is not affected much."

He got excited as he spoke:

"Pearl, you're really amazing! Our 'Good Taste' brand is incredibly popular in Yuan County. So many people come here specifically to buy braised meat, hot pot, and big plate chicken."

"With that year-end promotion you taught us before, my braised chicken and duck have been selling like hotcakes these past few days."

"Some people can't buy five, so I buy three and get half a free, hahaha, it's been selling like hotcakes these past few days."

Bai Zhenzhu was also surprised that her second sister-in-law was so quick-witted:

"Second sister-in-law, you're amazing! Buy three and get half a free, that's even better!"

Xu Yin smiled broadly:

"We have a lot of regular customers, most of whom are buying these to visit relatives during the Chinese New Year."

When they arrived at the restaurant, it would be a while before they finished eating, so Bai Zhenzhu went to Li Yuerong's place first.

The clothing store is doing quite well; some of their best-selling items are already sold out in certain sizes.

Tomorrow is a holiday, and Bai Zhenzhu is treating everyone to hot pot at Qingshuihe tonight.

I called Liu Fang yesterday and we agreed on it.

Li Yuerong and her husband have already packed their luggage and will go back together tomorrow.

After having lunch at a restaurant, Bai Zhenzhu went to Chaoyang Building in the afternoon.

Xia He happened to be in the men's clothing store.

The men's clothing store is doing very well, and she plans to rent another shop specifically to sell underwear and sleepwear.

"Do Teacher Qin's parents have any objections to him going to Chengdu for the Spring Festival with you?"

Xia He actually became embarrassed:

“I had dinner at his house a while ago. His parents had no objections and even suggested that he accompany me and my mom.”

Bai Zhenzhu then said:

"You must let me know first when the auspicious date is set."

Xia He joked:

"Okay, just prepare the gift money."

We'll be having hot pot tonight, so naturally we'll invite Xia He and Teacher Qin along.

Xia He helped Qin Ming happily agree.

Li Yueshu had over 59 yuan in the passbook she kept.

In Yuanxian County, there aren't many winter items left; now the store only has spring items.

This money still needs to be used entirely for purchasing goods.

Yuanxian County received another 30 yuan worth of spring clothing, and the remaining 29 yuan worth of goods were all sent to Chengdu.

The store on Qingfeng Road in Rongcheng will open by early April at the latest, and we don't have to worry about selling all the goods we've stocked.

Seeing Bai Zhenzhu transfer so much money without batting an eye, Li Yueshu felt that her sister was truly someone who could accomplish great things.

She carried her bankbook with her every day as if it were a bomb, terrified that something might go wrong.

Her sister, on the other hand, only glanced at it and then sent it all away.

Chaoyang Building will remain open throughout the Chinese New Year, and the shops inside will not be allowed to close.

Li Yueshu then rescheduled the shifts for the other employees in the store, allowing them to take turns resting.

White Pearl also promised:

"From New Year's Eve to the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, everyone will receive double the base salary."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became excited.

The passbook was temporarily handed over to the assistant store manager for safekeeping.

The hot pot restaurant will stay open throughout the Spring Festival. Liang Jinlong bought a house in Yuan County and brought his parents from his hometown to the city.

They didn't go back to their hometown; they stayed and opened a shop.

Upon seeing the white pearl, Liang Jinlong widened his eyes and laughed:

"The boss has finally decided to go back to Yuan County. I thought you were reluctant to come back from Chengdu."

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said:

"Chengdu is a great place, Master Liang. Would you like to join me for another adventure in Chengdu?"

Liang Jinlong was taken aback:

What do you mean?

Bai Zhenzhu: "It means exactly what it says. I'm planning to open a hot pot restaurant in Chengdu and I'd like to invite you to come with me."

Liang Jinlong hesitated: "..."

Bai Zhenzhu glanced at him:

"What's wrong? Are you scared?"

Liang Jinlong glared with his bronze eyes:

"Only a turtle is afraid."

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said:

"That's right! Come back to Chengdu with me, and let's open the biggest hot pot restaurant in Chengdu together and make a fortune."

"How about it, want to come along?"

Liang Jinlong was driven out of Chengdu in a humiliating manner.

If he were to return to Chengdu, that place of heartbreak, he would definitely harbor resentment.

Bai Zhenzhu didn't press him, and even poured him a cup of tea, letting him drink it while he thought about it.

Liang Jinlong was extremely annoyed:

"You're such a greedy woman. Aren't two big stores in Yuan County enough for you to run? You want to open one in Chengdu too."

"The people of Rongcheng have big appetites. They finally earn a few bucks, aren't you afraid of losing it all?"

White Pearl shook her head:

"I'm not afraid. I don't think we'll lose."

"Master Liang, I trust your skills."

Liang Jinlong rubbed his head in annoyance.

He always kept his head shaved, and his head was round and shiny, brighter than a light bulb.