Chapter 287 - 197: Can’t Be Envious

Chapter 287: Chapter 197: Can’t Be Envious

"Wow, we did 600,000 in sales yesterday alone! That’s more than I used to make in a whole year!"

Her old clothing store, right at the entrance of her residential complex, only brought in a few tens of thousands a month. It was mostly just serving the regulars in the neighborhood.

Now she was finally experiencing what it felt like to count money until her hands cramped!

When she got home yesterday, she kept marveling to Zhao Si about how successful their nephew, Zhao Hui, had become. She’d seen him patrolling the mall several times lately, a crowd of staff members always trailing behind him. President Zhao was a big shot now!

And it was all thanks to her nephew’s support that Zhao Si’s family was living so well!

Thinking of this, she said to Zhao Xiangjun, "Xiangjun, I really think you should come and help me. I’ll give you a stake in the shop. It’s much better than your job upstairs!"

Zhao Xiangjun hadn’t expected the sudden offer and laughed. "Forget it. You should focus on saving up money so my cousin can get married."

Xu Jia chimed in from the side, "Fourth Aunt, you don’t need to worry about her. She’s destined for a life of great wealth and fortune!"

Zhao Xiangjun rolled her eyes at her. "You’re paying for dinner tonight. Your Ren Jie won a car!"

At the mention of this, Xu Jia happily puffed out her chest. "No problem! Whatever you and Chen Xiao want to eat, it’s on me tonight!"

Ren Jie had won a Junxing M7, saving the family 300,000!

Combined with the fact that Xu Jia and Ren Jie’s salaries weren’t low, their household’s monthly income had already surpassed 80,000. In a city like Jiangzhou, that afforded them a very high quality of life.

At this, Fourth Aunt said, "How could we let Jiajia pay? I should be the one treating!"

Zhao Xiangjun said with a smile, "Fourth Aunt, you just keep busy. Business is booming—stay here in the shop and count your money!"

’It wasn’t that I didn’t want to bring her, but I was afraid she’d be bored eating with a bunch of young people. We wouldn’t have anything in common to talk about!’

Just then, Zhao Xiangjun’s phone rang. Chen Xiao had arrived. He said he was already at the entrance of Ledi.

Zhao Xiangjun stood up and said, "Fourth Aunt, I’m going to get Chen Xiao!"

"Who’s Chen Xiao?"

Zhao Xiangjun suddenly remembered that her aunt had never met Chen Xiao. As she left to go get him, Xu Jia explained to the Fourth Aunt that he was Xiangjun’s boyfriend.

It finally clicked for the Fourth Aunt. She’d been hearing for some time that Zhao Xiangjun’s boyfriend was back, and today she would finally get to meet him in person!

When Chen Xiao came in and saw the Fourth Aunt, he took the initiative to greet her. He was always very respectful of Zhao Xiangjun’s elders.

The Fourth Aunt couldn’t help but size up Chen Xiao. ’This young man is so handsome, so sharp-looking!’

It had to be said that an increase in wealth could really boost a person’s confidence. The kind of self-assurance that radiated from within was what best enhanced a man’s charm.

"Here, have a seat! Have some melon seeds!"

The Fourth Aunt said, getting up to welcome him.

Chen Xiao didn’t stand on ceremony. He sat down and said to Xu Jia, "Looks like business is great at both Sa Mo and Ledi!"

"Sa Mo did 950,000 yesterday with its launch day sales, and Ledi did 600,000!"

Chen Xiao nodded. ’That’s not bad. Junxiao Square is popular, but in terms of consumer spending power, it’s still a bit weaker than Ganglong International.’

"You could ask Brother Hui for some more subsidy vouchers. Stir up some hype for the grand opening, and with the Spring Festival peak season right around the corner, you can make another big push."

Xu Jia was about to nod, but the Fourth Aunt cut in, "Ah Hui is so busy with work, let’s not bother him. He’s a very important person now, you know!"

Xu Jia let out a snort of laughter, and Chen Xiao was at a loss for words.

Zhao Xiangjun chimed in, "No matter how important he is, doesn’t he still have to respectfully call you ’Fourth Aunt’ when he sees you?"

Her words made the Fourth Aunt’s face break into a wide, happy smile.

"Want to go for a walk?"

It was quite stuffy in the small break room, so Chen Xiao suggested they go outside for a look.

Zhao Xiangjun knew he felt uncomfortable staying there, so she nodded, stood up, and said, "Fourth Aunt, Chen Xiao and I are going for a walk!"

Watching the handsome and talented man with the beautiful woman—a perfectly matched pair—the Fourth Aunt nodded mechanically. She didn’t forget to add, "Let’s all have dinner together tonight! I’ll have your Fourth Uncle come join us!"

Zhao Xiangjun turned her head to look at Chen Xiao. He scratched his head and said, "Sure, Fourth Aunt. The restaurant is already booked. Let’s all eat together tonight!"

’Huh?’ The Fourth Aunt was taken aback. ’How is it already booked when I just brought it up?’

On his way over, Chen Xiao knew that Xu Jia and Zhao Xiangjun were busy with the new store opening and that it would be too much trouble to cook when they got back, so he had asked Zhao Hui to book the same private kitchen restaurant where he had eaten with Xu Jun last time.

Before the Fourth Aunt could process it, Chen Xiao added, "Brother Hui is coming tonight, too."

Before the Fourth Aunt could digest the information, Chen Xiao and Zhao Xiangjun were already out the door.

"Oh, I forgot! Jiajia, make sure Chen Xiao picks out an outfit later!"

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"I heard Brother Hui arranged for all the Zhao Family’s heavy hitters to work at Junxiao Square."

"And it’s all thanks to your esteemed self, of course!"

Chen Xiao stopped, feigning anger. "Are you saying I’m old?"

He was only two years older than Zhao Xiangjun; of course he wasn’t old!

Zhao Xiangjun laughed. "Your body isn’t old, but your heart is!"

Chen Xiao asked indignantly, "And how is my heart old?"

"Because I’m in your heart, and we’ve already lived through an eternity there."

’Hm? Xiangjun can even say such sweet things now. Looks like my recent tutelage has been paying off!’

The two of them stood in the central atrium. Such a handsome man and beautiful woman were an incredibly eye-catching pair. With Zhao Xiangjun just standing there, she became the focal point of the entire mall.

’Chen Xiao sighed in resignation. Xiangjun really wasn’t suited for going out shopping; she was the type you should keep hidden away at home!’

From the crowd, he felt a trace of hostility. He subconsciously looked over, and it was Xia Bin.

’I don’t know what it is, but I keep running into this douchebag lately!’

Xia Bin walked over at this moment, his eyes fixed on Zhao Xiangjun, the jealous fire within them burning uncontrollably.

"Chen Xiao, you’re with a different girl every day. How do you manage them all so effortlessly?"

He was clearly trying to stir up trouble. Chen Xiao was furious, genuinely worried that his words would upset Zhao Xiangjun.

But to his surprise, Zhao Xiangjun spoke up first. "That’s what you call skill. It’s completely out of your league."