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

Everything was normal at the clothing store. Liu Huiying was supposed to work shifts, but she stayed in the store almost all day, just like before.

The cosmetics store next door is already under renovation.

Jian Shuhang personally oversaw the construction of her two stores, as well as the hot pot restaurant, which was also under construction at the same time.

Then I went to the warehouse.

Zhou Ting just shipped a batch of goods to a wholesaler, and it's currently being recorded in the accounts.

Bai Zhenzhu checked the inventory and prepared to start stocking autumn collections at the end of the month.

Zhou Ting has a separate bankbook, and all future purchases will be processed through Zhou Ting's account. The money for the clothing store in Yuan City will be transferred to Bai Zhenzhu by Li Yueshu at the beginning of each month.

The goods from Yuan City are also sourced from Zhou Ting's side.

Bai Zhenzhu installed a telephone specifically for the warehouse, so that when there is a shortage of goods in Yuan City, people can directly contact Zhou Ting for replenishment.

With Zhou Ting by her side, Bai Zhenzhu's life became much easier.

Especially after Zhou Ting became familiar with the entire logistics process and the distribution rules, she was able to handle many things on her own.

He only needed to show the order list to Bai Zhenzhu each time; Bai Zhenzhu still had to personally oversee things like selecting the styles.

Upon seeing Bai Zhenzhu arrive, Zhou Ting proactively took the account book from her.

In addition to the ledgers, there were also records he kept himself.

It records in detail, like keeping a diary, which wholesaler purchased how much goods at what time, and when they arrived, along with how much goods they purchased.

Bai Zhenzhu joked with Huo Zheng:

"President Huo, I'll take as many talents as you have, Zhou Ting."

Huo Zheng just smiled.

He was noticeably quieter in front of outsiders.

Bai Zhenzhu returned the account book to Zhou Ting, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

"Just say what's wrong." Bai Zhenzhu knew Zhou Ting's personality. Seeing his embarrassed expression, she guessed that something must have happened at home.

Zhou Ting glanced at Bai Zhenzhu, then at Huo Zheng, before saying:

"Mr. Bai, I'd like to ask you for two days off to go back to my hometown."

"After Boss Zhao comes to pick up the goods tomorrow, the other bosses should only pick up their goods at the end of the month or the beginning of the next month. I'll go and come back quickly so as not to delay the work."

Zhou Ting and his mother haven't had a break since they started working for Bai Zhenzhu.

However, their jobs require them to be away from each other for extended periods, and it had been agreed beforehand that they couldn't take consecutive days off, which is why Agnes Chow asked for two days off.

"Sure, two days is fine, three days is also acceptable." Bai Zhenzhu couldn't help but ask, "Has something happened back home?"

Zhou Ting pursed her lips:

“I used to have a girlfriend back in my hometown. We grew up together and were supposed to get married, but then I got injured and had to leave the army…”

“She called me yesterday and said that her aunt had introduced her to a marriage proposal that her mother was very satisfied with. If the meeting goes well tomorrow, they will finalize the engagement.”

Bai Zhenzhu felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this. With the situation so dire, he was still thinking about shipping the goods before leaving.

"You wait."

Bai Zhenzhu took out her mobile phone and called Boss Zhao directly. She discussed it with her and asked her to come and pick up the goods that evening.

After finishing the call, he said to Zhou Ting:

“You work overtime tonight. Boss Zhao will come to pick up the goods at eight o’clock. Tomorrow morning, you can drive back with your mother.”

Zhou Ting was taken aback:

"Mr. Bai, would you like my mother to go back as well?"

Bai Zhenzhu said speechlessly:

“This is such a big deal, what good will it do for you to go back by yourself? Your mother definitely needs to go back.”

Zhou Ting said emotionally:

"I was originally planning to go find my uncle..."

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said:

“No uncle is as reliable as a mother. Now that you’ve bought a house in the city, I believe that girl’s parents won’t make things difficult for you anymore.”

Agnes Chow nodded:

"I will try my best to win her over. Her parents love her too, and I understand."

So even now, Zhou Ting has not said a single bad word about the other party's parents.

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said:

"Take your mother back with you and try to finalize the marriage. We'll be waiting for your good news."

Agnes Chow nodded emphatically:

"Thank you, Mr. Bai. Thank you, Mr. Huo."

On her way home, Bai Zhenzhu was in a good mood the whole time.

Huo Zheng glanced at her several times in the rearview mirror:

"So happy?"

Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said:

"I was just thinking about Zhou Ting and his partner. They're childhood sweethearts, know each other inside and out, just like President Jian and Tingting. It's a good match."

Huo Zheng then recalled the day he bought the house:

"When he bought the house, I had a feeling that the guy probably had someone he liked, but I didn't expect him to keep it a secret so well."

Bai Zhenzhu spoke up for Zhou Ting:

“Zhou Ting is a cautious person. He didn’t mention it until he was sure he could give the girl happiness. This was out of protection and respect for the girl.”

"He did a great job."

Huo Zheng pursed his thin lips:

"You speak so highly of him?"

Bai Zhenzhu met his gaze:

"I am telling the truth."

Huo Zheng puffed out his chest:

"That's what I'm doing too. Right now, only your family knows what I'm thinking."

Bai Zhenzhu met his gaze in the rearview mirror:

"Does Mr. Huo expect me to praise you for doing a good job as well?"

Huo Zheng: "No need, just know it."

Bai Zhenzhu: "Yes, President Huo did a good job too."

Huo Zheng: "..."

That exaggerated tone...

Then he saw in the rearview mirror that Bai Zhenzhu was looking out the car window with a charming smile on her lips.

Huo Zheng laughed along with him.

I glanced at it several times before finally managing to look away and focus on driving.

Back in Teapot Alley, Bai Zhenzhu was scolded by Li Xiufen.

"You're running around everywhere right after the cast was removed? Don't you want your legs anymore?"

"You stubborn girl, if you become a cripple, I'll teach you a lesson."

Knowing she was in the wrong, Bai Zhenzhu dared not speak.

Huo Zheng had no choice but to step in:

"Aunt Li, how much longer until dinner?"

Li Xiufen immediately put on a smiling face:

"Little Huo, are you hungry? You've been running around with Pearl all day, it's really taking up too much of your time."

"You can have dinner when the kids come home from school. If you're hungry, have a bowl of chicken soup first. It's been simmering for hours and it smells delicious."

Huo Zheng smiled and said:

"Then I'll take Xiaobai to bed to rest for a while."

After saying that, he picked up Bai Zhenzhu again and settled her on the bed in the bedroom.

Li Xiufen genuinely loved her daughter, and following behind her in, she hurriedly asked:

"What did the doctor say? Do you need Mom to massage your feet?"

Before Bai Zhenzhu could speak, he plopped down on the edge of the bed and started massaging her feet.

During this period, in order to ensure that the blood vessels in her feet are unobstructed, Li Xiufen would massage her daughter's feet whenever she had time, and also move her other leg around whenever she had time.

Only then did Bai Zhenzhu dare to speak:

"The doctor said to just keep resting and go for a follow-up check-up in two weeks. I should be able to use crutches by then."

Li Xiufen then said:

"Have your second brother get you a walking stick."

Huo Zheng said from the side:

"My family has a crutch; I'll bring it next time."

Seeing that Li Xiufen had stopped cursing, Huo Zheng went out.

"Aunt Li, I'll go pick up Shuo Shuo later."

As soon as he finished speaking, Huo Zheng's mobile phone rang.

Qi Yunzhu called to ask if he was coming home for dinner that night.

"I'm not going back. I drove Xiaobai for a day, and Aunt Li invited me to stay for chicken soup."

Qi Yunzhu was cursing over there:

"You're shameless! Xiaobai has trouble walking and you need to help him out. It's so early and you're not even back yet. How can you stay there waiting for food?"

Huo Zheng: "Xiao Bai's family's food is delicious."