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

Upon hearing that there was a shop at Lotus Pond, White Pearl readily agreed without hesitation.

"I'll buy it, Mr. Huo, no matter the price."

There are no vacant shops in Lianhua Pond; it's difficult to even rent one, let alone buy one.

Huo Zheng was touched by the surprise in her voice:

"So happy?"

As he spoke, he unbuttoned his shirt with one hand.

His wheat-colored chest was faintly visible.

Bai Zhenzhu laughed on the other end of the phone and said:

“I’m in the cosmetics business, so if I had a shop in Lianhuachi, I could start wholesaling right away.”

"Actually, I've always wanted to open a storefront in Lianhuachi. I've already gotten the hang of the clothing wholesale business, but the cosmetics store still needs time to be renovated. If the shop in Lianhuachi is suitable, I'll start the wholesale business first."

There are very few domestic cosmetic brands now. People nowadays pursue trends, so even though imported brands are expensive, they should sell well.

Huo Zheng nodded:

"Makes sense."

"My sister said the shop is quite big. How about I go with you to take a look?"

This shop definitely needs to be inspected by Bai Zhenzhu herself.

Bai Zhenzhu hurriedly said:

"You're so busy, no need to trouble yourself. I'll have Zhou Ting come with me."

Huo Zheng's eyes darkened.

Her Wuling van is convenient, but how do she get in and out?

That kid Zhou Ting... is really inconvenient.

"I'm not busy," Huo Zheng said without hesitation. "I'm the boss, I have plenty of people to do the work. I'll have my sister arrange a time with her friend first."

After hanging up the phone, Huo Zheng took off his shirt, casually put on a short-sleeved shirt, and went downstairs.

Huo Huaying made an appointment with her friend to meet at nine o'clock tomorrow morning.

Since the other party wants to sell the shop, the sooner the better.

As the middleman, Huo Huaying will definitely be going along.

Huo Zheng then said:

"Alright, I'll take you to pick up Xiaobai tomorrow."

Huo Huaying and Qi Yunzhu looked at him together and said in unison:

"Are you going too?"

Huo Zheng said slowly:

"Xiaobai's leg is broken, making it inconvenient for him to get around."

Qi Yunzhu and Huo Huaying spoke in unison again:

"fracture?"

Qi Yunzhu slapped Huo Zheng hard on the shoulder:

"You brat, are you toothpaste?"

"Tell me quickly what happened. How could you have broken a bone when you were perfectly fine?"

Huo Zheng's words were concise and to the point:

"It seems there was an accident in Guangzhou, and he broke his leg on the way back."

Qi Yunzhu then discussed it with Huo Huaying:

"Then I'll go with you tomorrow, we have to go take a look."

Huo Huaying nodded:

"We should go."

"Should we also tell the Ge family about this? If we go alone, Sister Lan will definitely blame us for not informing her."

Qi Yunzhu nodded:

"Yes, yes, you should call Cui Lan and tell her that if she wants to go, we can go together tomorrow."

Huo Zheng stood up again:

"I'm going upstairs to take a shower."

Qi Yunzhu had no time to deal with her son anymore, and discussed things with Huo Huaying:

What should I send as a gift?

"That brat Huo Zheng, why did it take him so long to tell me? He must have known a long time ago. He was even helping Xiaobai buy a house yesterday."

Howard Yingdao:

"No need for too much trouble, just go buy some ribs and fish first thing tomorrow morning and bring them with you."

"It's not appropriate to give too much as a gift when visiting a patient."

Qi Yunzhu nodded repeatedly:

"Yes, yes, that makes sense. I'll go buy pork ribs first thing tomorrow morning."

Huo Huaying: "I'll go, you don't need to bother."

Qi Yunzhu didn't stand on ceremony with her daughter and gave her some instructions:

"It must be fresh, buy a whole chicken, and catch an old hen if you can."

Huo Huaying: "Understood."

Upstairs, Huo Zheng called Bai Zhenzhu back.

"Xiaobai, it's arranged. See you at nine o'clock tomorrow. I'll bring my mom and my sister to your house to meet up."

Bai Zhenzhu on the other end of the phone was stunned:

"Aunt Qi is here too?"

Huo Zheng: "She knows you're injured and wants to go see you."

Bai Zhenzhu was a little embarrassed:

"This is too much trouble for Aunt Qi."

"But I would definitely welcome Aunt Qi to visit my home. My mother is here too, so why don't you have lunch at my house tomorrow?"

"Okay." Huo Zheng's mouth moved faster than his brain; he wished he could go to Teapot Alley every day.

He answered so quickly that Bai Zhenzhu didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Just as I was about to find an excuse to hang up, I heard Huo Zheng say again:

"My mom and the others don't know who I like, just act normally."

"Xiaobai, it's not that I'm afraid they'll find out, my mom and the others really like you."

"I'm waiting for your nod."

This straightforward and passionate confession caught Bai Zhenzhu completely off guard.

However, Huo Zheng didn't embarrass her and continued:

"I don't want them to interfere in my affairs. I want to pursue my wife myself."

"You don't need to feel guilty."

White Pearl: "..."

How could she not feel guilty?

There was a man constantly hovering around her, running errands for her.

Her heart isn't made of stone.

Moreover, how did this person come up with these words?

Even though they were separated by a telephone line, Bai Zhenzhu still blushed, and the spot next to the microphone felt incredibly hot.

"Mr. Huo, you know my situation. I still have many concerns about relationships."

Bai Zhenzhu might not have had the courage to say these words to Huo Zheng's face, especially with those eyes fixed on her. She felt like those words were stuck in her throat and she couldn't utter them.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to give you what you want in the end, and I'm afraid of holding you back."

Huo Zheng smiled slightly; he loved it when Bai Zhenzhu confided in him.

This means the other person has opened up to him, which is a good sign.

Even his voice was filled with joy:

"I know your concerns. If I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of?"

"If it weren't for you, I might not be thinking about these things now. Even if I end up all alone in the future, that's my problem, not yours."

"If you were willing to take me in, my mom would probably be so happy to send you a banner of appreciation."

White Pearl: "..."

This person makes himself sound like he's not selling well, when he's clearly very popular.

It was getting late, and Huo Zheng reluctantly ended the call.

"Don't overthink those things. Just like you said, let nature take its course."

"Get some rest. I'll come pick you up tomorrow."

White Pearl gave a soft "hmm":

"See you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

After Bai Zhenzhu hung up the phone, Huo Zheng put down his mobile phone and went to take a shower.

Huo Huaying arrived early the next morning.

She had already gone to the market, which was nearby, so she rode her bike there. Her bike was loaded with things: ribs, an old hen, fish, and fruit.

There was also breakfast I brought on the handlebars.

Huo Zheng has been driving a large Jinbei van these past few days. He got out and helped put all the ribs and other items into the car.

As Huo Huaying locked her bicycle, she said:

“I saw my aunt last night when I went back. She said Su Yun asked about you, and that the girl was talking to you…”

Huo Zheng looked bewildered:

Who is Su Yun?

Huo Huaying glanced at him:

"Are you faking it or do you really not remember?"

Huo Zheng locked the lane:

"I have someone I like, so please don't mention anyone else."

Huo Huaying: "That's because no one has met you. Everyone thinks it's just an excuse and doesn't believe you have a partner at all."

Huo Zheng: "It's true, you'll know when the time comes."