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"Shaoqing, run!"

Mu Xiaowan grabbed Chu Shaoqing's arm and left.

Before Chu Shaoqing could even see the car clearly, he asked in confusion, "Sister-in-law, what's wrong?"

"Your second brother!"

Chu Shaoqing was startled when he finally saw the license plate number.

He didn't actually know why he was afraid; he was just afraid because his sister-in-law didn't want his brother to know.

He also became worried.

Qi Haiyang stood at the gate, looking at the two of them with a puzzled expression.

"Sister Xiaowan, Shaoqing, what's wrong? Why are you leaving in such a hurry?"

"Haiyang, we have to go now. We can talk about the rest later." Chu Shaoqing lowered his voice and followed Mu Xiaowan.

But after taking only a few steps, Mu Xiaowan suddenly stopped.

"Sister-in-law, what's wrong?"

"Oh no, I didn't tell your friend. This is a secret."

Chu Shaoqing said, "My second brother didn't see us. As long as he doesn't ask, even though Qi Haiyang knows my second brother, they should be fine if they don't run into him."

"This is where they make this. Your second brother and his group probably came here to check out their walkie-talkies. What if they use them to close a deal? What if Qi Haiyang happens to run into them?"

"But don't worry, sister-in-law. Their factory has confidentiality agreements with outsiders and won't easily tell anyone. It should be fine."

Mu Xiaowan thought for a moment and said, "No, you should go back now. You and Qi Haiyang are good friends, so it's not strange for you to be at the factory. Just pretend you're going out to play with Qi Haiyang."

"also!"

Chu Junbai went to his car to find something. As soon as he came out of the office, he saw two figures, one tall and one short, hurrying around like thieves.

In his line of work, he never forgets anyone he's met when there's a need, let alone someone he sees every day. How could he not recognize them?

What are they doing here?

Could it be that she saw his car and wanted to sneak away quickly?

Chu Junbai put his hands in the pockets of his military overcoat, his dark eyes as sharp as an eagle's.

"Haiyang, what brings Shaoqing here?"

"Oh, Junbai, what brings you here?"

"Come over here with your dad to discuss some business."

Just as Qi Haiyang was about to answer, he heard Chu Shaoqing's voice returning.

"Haiyang, I said I was coming to pick something up from you, but I completely forgot."

Upon seeing Chu Junbai, Chu Shaoqing asked in surprise, "Second Brother, what are you doing here?"

Chu Junbai glanced at the car, then looked at Chu Shaoqing, "You were here just now?"

If someone had been here before and seen his car but hadn't come looking for him, they would be surprised to see him now.

Is not this contradictory?

Chu Shaoqing realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly said, "No, I just got here."

Chu Junbai's lips curled up slightly, further confirming that he was blatantly lying.

He saw the person walk out with his own eyes, and now he's saying he never came.

What else could this be but a ghost?

Qi Haiyang was somewhat confused by Chu Shaoqing.

But we've been brothers for so many years, he still knows how to play together.

He quickly laughed it off, "How did you find your way here?"

"I was just taking a chance; the thing I was looking for just happens to be made in your factory."

Chu Shaoqing tried his best to cover up the mistake he had just made.

His second brother is too clever; he's not so easily fooled.

He absolutely mustn't let his sister-in-law down.

Qi Haiyang put his arm around Chu Shaoqing's shoulder and said, "Let's go inside and talk. I'll get you whatever you need."

Chu Shaoqing asked Chu Junbai, "Second Brother, what brings you here?"

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."

Chu Junbai looked thoughtfully at the place where Mu Xiaowan was hiding.

I wonder if Mu Xiaowan would tell the truth if he asked her today.

He was completely open and honest about everything before, but what about this one?

They're all worried that if he finds out, will he still tell him the truth?

Chu Junbai was still somewhat hopeful about this answer.

Because even now he still doesn't understand what kind of person Mu Xiaowan really is.

When Chu Shaoqing saw his second brother go to the car to get something, he quickly pulled Qi Haiyang to a secluded place.

"I forgot to tell you earlier, but don't tell anyone that my sister-in-law and I came here. Not even my own brother. Tell your factory manager to make sure he doesn't cause me any trouble, or he'll cut off my livelihood and yours as well."

Chu Shaoqing promised Qi Haiyang that once the business deal was finalized, all their future orders would be placed through Qi Haiyang, which would make Qi Haiyang's father think more highly of him.

After all, in his family's eyes, this kid was a good-for-nothing who had accomplished nothing.

"Luckily you arrived in time, otherwise I would have told the truth as soon as your second brother asked. It's hard to lie to your second brother."

"Shaoqing, what are you doing standing there? Instead of keeping an eye on the shop, you're running around."

"Oh, actually I'm not really running around aimlessly. We sell general merchandise, and I also need to do repairs, so I inevitably have to deal with factories. Haiyang and I are good brothers, so we should keep the profits in the family."

Chu Junbai didn't know Mu Xiaowan well, but he knew his younger brother quite well.

If he tries to be clever, it means he's hiding something.

Chu Junbai didn't expose it.

He has his own way of asking about this.

"Second brother, it's not convenient for me to be here while you're discussing business. I'll head back as soon as I'm done."

"Okay, don't wander off, help your sister-in-law more."

"no problem!"

Chu Shaoqing thought to himself: His mother always talked to his father at home, saying that his second brother didn't like his sister-in-law from the countryside, but now it seems that's not entirely true.

When Chu Shaoqing came out of the factory, he didn't see Mu Xiaowan. He thought Mu Xiaowan had gone home, but he didn't expect that Mu Xiaowan hadn't gone back.

He thought he had gotten two watches from a friend and wanted to check them out first, so he didn't go to the shop.

Mu Xiaowan was afraid of being discovered by Chu Junbai, so she went directly to the shop without waiting for Chu Shaoqing.

The shop windows are installed, the heating is installed, and there's a separate boiler room downstairs that can heat the room, making the shop cozy.

The carpentry work is finished quickly and has just been painted.

The shop was already taking shape at this point.

Mu Xiaowan was very satisfied.

She suddenly realized that the shop didn't have a name yet.

After that, I'll discuss it with Chu Shaoqing.

Mu Xiaowan picked up the thermos and, seeing it was empty, went to the boiler room on the first floor to fetch water for the workers.

The boiler room on the first floor was run by the aunt who ran the shoe store next door, and she paid five yuan a month for it.

She originally wanted to find someone to do the work, but when the aunt next door heard that she was looking for someone, she volunteered to do it, saying it was something she could do easily.

Since Mu Xiaowan had no choice but to ask the older woman, she let her do it.

The auntie was very attentive and the house was very warm.

Mu Xiaowan had just filled her water bottle and was about to go upstairs when she saw Ye Jincheng riding a motorcycle with a sidecar coming from a distance.

This was the first time Ye Jincheng had come to see him alone.

It must be because of the He Yongsheng case.

Mu Xiaowan stood there waiting.

Ye Jincheng parked his motorcycle, rubbed his hands together, and walked towards Mu Xiaowan.

"Brother Ye!"

"Xiao Mu is such a good boss."