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

Does Liang Jinlong want to return to Chengdu to fight his way back?

Of course he wanted to.

He had made enemies with those people after being driven away.

If he goes back, I'm afraid there will be trouble.

He had no scruples, but he didn't want Bai Zhenzhu to be implicated by him.

He's been working for Bai Zhenzhu for the past few months. At first, he could earn a thousand a month, but now he can earn several thousand a month.

This dividend is much more than what you would earn from a salary.

Although he said Bai Zhenzhu was heartless, he knew in his heart that this woman had a conscience.

If we open another store in Chengdu, with such a large market, we'll only make more money.

but……

He really didn't want to cause trouble for Bai Zhenzhu.

“All you know is how to make money,” Liang Jinlong said in a deep voice. “I’m enemies with those people. Do you know what that means? When they see me return to Rongcheng, they’ll definitely try to trip me up.”

White Pearl was not intimidated at all:

"We conduct business in accordance with the law, why should we be afraid of a few thugs?"

Liang Jinlong suspected that she had mental problems:

"You'll do anything to make money."

"You earn quite a bit each month, why are you so greedy?"

Bai Zhenzhu admitted that she was indeed greedy.

She wants to make a lot of money and do great things.

She feared that one day she would be powerless to fight back against those beasts.

She feared that even if she were to live another life, she still wouldn't be able to protect her child.

"Earning money within your own capabilities through your own abilities is not greed."

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said:

"Master Liang, you can take your time to consider it. We haven't found a suitable shop in Chengdu yet."

"But my plan is to open a hot pot restaurant in Chengdu next year."

Liang Jinlong glared:

"Does that mean I have no choice but to agree?"

Bai Zhenzhu looked at him:

"I suggest you agree, otherwise if I go and find someone else to cooperate with, won't our relationship become strained?"

Liang Jinlong: "..."

This woman's heart is getting darker and darker.

Although Liang Jinlong's expression was not good, Bai Zhenzhu was very certain that he would agree.

He had no choice but to agree.

Otherwise, she really would have gone to find another master chef.

With such a great market in Chengdu, the "Good Taste" brand must be established.

Seeing his struggling expression, Bai Zhenzhu asked Liu Fang to fill a jar with chili oil from the shop and left in a good mood.

I must say, Liang Jinlong's chili oil is incredibly fragrant.

Add a spoonful to the dipping sauce, and the flavor will come right up.

Before leaving, Bai Zhenzhu gave red envelopes to all the employees of the hot pot restaurant.

The waiters and kitchen helpers each received fifty yuan, while Liang Jinlong, his assistant, the store manager, and Liu Fang each received one hundred yuan.

Liu Fang smiled as she held the red envelope:

"I have one too?"

Bai Zhenzhu: "Sister-in-law, you are also my employee, so of course you have some too. Since you can't go to the dinner party tonight, I'll give it to you first."

The hot pot restaurant closed too late, so Bai Zhenzhu told them to eat at this restaurant and put it on her tab.

The big boss rarely comes here, and the waitresses who had never seen Bai Zhenzhu before were all very surprised.

I never imagined that the legendary big boss would be so young and so beautiful.

Bai Zhenzhu took the chili oil to the supermarket.

However, neither Xiao Zhongyun nor An Ping were there. The supermarket clerk said that the boss was there in the morning, but went back to his hometown with his wife in the afternoon.

Bai Zhenzhu remembered An Ping mentioning that she didn't get along well with the people from her hometown.

I guess he'll take Xiao Zhongyun on a trip before the New Year to see the relatives he wants to visit, and then they won't go back for the New Year.

We ate at Qingshuihe Hot Pot Restaurant that evening.

By the time everyone closed up shop and arrived at the hot pot restaurant, it was already quite late.

Luckily, we had made a reservation in advance, and the restaurant prepared special dishes for us. There were a total of five tables occupied.

If everyone from the Chaoyang branch comes, we'll need at least six tables.

Some people had never even seen Bai Zhenzhu, but she prepared a lot of red envelopes. Except for a few head chefs, managers, and supervisors who each received 100 yuan, everyone else received 50 yuan.

Without saying a word, Xu Yin and Li Yueshu told everyone to eat and drink well, and that all the expenses for today would be on the big boss's tab.

Xia He also discussed with Qin Ming:

"I'll also book a few tables in Chaoyang tomorrow night, so everyone can have a good time."

Qin Ming's arm wasn't fully healed yet; it was still in a sling.

"Yes, this can help cultivate employee cohesion and a sense of belonging."

Apart from the clothing store and hot pot restaurant in Chaoyang Building, all the other stores in Baizhenzhu will be closed for the Chinese New Year holiday tomorrow.

After finishing the meal, everyone hurried back to pack up, as they were all going back to their hometowns and would be riding in Bai Zhenzhu's car together the next day.

There were seventeen people in total.

These days, regardless of overloading, as long as the car can fit, they'll load as much as they can.

Bai Zhenzhu only chatted with Xia He for a short while that evening. Knowing that Xia He had to drive the next day, Xia He didn't dare to disturb her rest.

The next day, after breakfast, Liu Chao and Xu Dong waited by Bai Zhenzhu's car early in the morning with their luggage.

With so many people, everyone tried to bring as little stuff as possible, but even so, the car was packed full.

A cushion was placed at the car door. Bai Wenbin and Bai Wenjie didn't want to be carried by adults, so the two brothers squeezed together.

They were overjoyed.

All the other children were being held by adults, and in the end, there was no room to even stand.

The car drove slowly along the way, and Xu Dong and Liu Chao got off at a suitable section of the road before reaching Jinfeng Village.

The van was parked in front of the village chief's house as usual, and Bai Jingsi was already waiting there.

The village chief even brewed tea and sat with him in the courtyard, basking in the sun and chatting.

The car finally arrived.

The car door opened, and a large family stepped out.

The village chief was overjoyed:

"Hey Lao Bai, you guys are finally back! You look so energetic. It's great in the city, you look ten years younger."

Old Man Bai's face almost turned red from the praise:

"Old Zhao, you're really good at bragging. What do you mean by 'young' when you're an old man like that?"

Then he looked at Bai Jingsi:

"Third brother, where's Minmin?"

Bai Jingsi hurriedly said:

"Minmin is cooking at home, it should be ready soon."

Hearing the commotion, the village chief's wife came out wearing an apron around her waist.

His voice was so loud, it seemed like the whole village could hear him:

"Pearl is back!"

"Oh my, whose sister is this? Xiufen? Good heavens, it really is Xiufen! How come you've gotten even younger after just one year?"

Li Xiufen, dressed as the village chief's wife, was truly unrecognizable.

That little jacket looked expensive, and she was wearing leather boots. Her once sallow face had actually become much whiter in the past year.

She's also gotten a bit plumper.

He looks really young.

The gold glittering on her wrist was probably a large gold bracelet.

And the eldest and second sons of the Bai family, their two wives and several grandsons, are all different now.

"Xiufen, your family is living such a good life." The village chief's wife said with envy.

Li Xiufen said modestly:

"It's all because the children are hardworking and diligent."

"Don't be fooled by their glamorous appearance; they work incredibly hard, getting up earlier than the chickens and going to bed later than the dogs every day."

"We're not very educated, we just earn our money through hard work."

The village chief's wife noticed that Bai Chengxiang and Xu Yin did seem to have lost some weight.

I finally felt a little better.

Looking again at Bai Chengxiang's arms, he slapped his thigh:

"Is this Chengxiang's second child? When was he born? My goodness, he's already so big."

The child is fair-skinned and chubby, wearing a red jacket, looking very festive, just like a doll in a New Year's painting.

Li Xiufen patted the village chief's wife's hand:

"Our whole family is running away, all to protect this little one."

The village chief's wife understood.

Those in the village who wanted to have a second child all secretly gave birth in hiding.

Many of them don't come back for several months, and by then they're already holding their babies in their arms.

Once you've had the baby, there's nothing to be afraid of anymore; just pay the fine.

Bai Zhenzhu brought a bag of things out of the car.

This was specially prepared for the village chief's family; it contained good cigarettes and liquor.

She was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling.