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Xu Hui felt at ease—in this life, he was making money effortlessly.
Xiaomeng held a bouquet of flowers, looking glum as she followed behind.
The two arrived at the city park, where the scenery was beautiful. Walking along the shaded path felt romantic.
"Boss Xu, I've got something to talk to you about."
Finally.
Xiaomeng mustered her courage.
She had always called him "Ge Ge" (brother), but now suddenly calling him "Boss Xu" created an instant distance.
"What is it?"
"Boss Xu, you've just returned from abroad, and your mindset is different. You spend money lavishly, and I can't control that. But why didn't you explain to the restaurant owner about us being a couple?"
Xiaomeng spoke seriously, "We're not boyfriend and girlfriend. Here, take these flowers!"
She was worried about being misunderstood when she went to pick up Yongqiang at the station later.
"What would a grown man do with flowers? If you don't want them, just throw them in the trash. Can't ordinary friends give flowers? Besides, I didn't buy these on purpose."
Xu Hui said innocently.
The large bouquet of roses smelled wonderful, and Xiaomeng loved them.
In the end, she couldn't bring herself to throw them away.
Coincidence makes the story.
As Xu Hui and Xiaomeng strolled in the park, Liu Yishui spotted them.
He had just finished repairing his car and went to the train station to find Xiaomeng, but didn't see her. Instead, he found her in the park with a man.
The two were chatting happily, and Xiaomeng laughed from time to time.
What puzzled him was that she was holding a large bouquet of roses.
What do red roses represent?
Love!
"Is that guy trying to pursue Xiaomeng?"
Liu Yishui sat in his car, feeling jealous.
Seeing Xiaomeng with a stranger, he was more worried!
Afraid she might get into trouble, he secretly followed her all afternoon, trailing her to various tourist spots.
After an afternoon of wandering,
"Boss Xu, it's getting late. I need to go to the station to pick up Yongqiang."
Xiaomeng glanced at her watch.
"Also, I'll definitely pay you back for the gas."
She had forgotten her wallet and noted down Xu Hui's phone number to contact him later.
After dropping Xiaomeng off at the station, Xu Hui drove away.
Just as he left, Liu Yishui emerged from the shadows.
"Xiaomeng, who was that guy just now?"
Liu Yishui asked worriedly.
"His name is Xu Hui. He just returned from abroad…"
So.
Xiaomeng recounted the whole story.
"I see."
Liu Yishui nodded.
"Brother Yishui, I'm really fine."
"Xiaomeng, don't mention to Yongqiang that you were out with that guy. Men are easily jealous."
"Got it."
Woo…
The train whistle sounded, and Yongqiang arrived.
"Yongqiang, over here!!"
Xiaomeng and Liu Yishui ran alongside the train as it pulled into the station.
"I see you!"
Yongqiang leaned out of the train window, excitedly shouting.
Soon.
The three met at the exit.
"Yongqiang, you've lost weight!"
Xiaomeng said with concern.
"Lost weight? Not really."
Yongqiang adjusted his glasses, indifferent.
Recently.
All of Yongqiang's classmates had found suitable jobs, but he was still jobless. He hadn't been eating well and had grown thinner.
"Xiaomeng, why did you buy me flowers? So many, they must have been expensive!"
Yongqiang asked in surprise.
"Uh…"
Xiaomeng stammered, feeling embarrassed.
"The flower shop had a promotion, it wasn't expensive. Just take them!"
Liu Yishui stepped in to smooth things over.
"Xiaomeng, I'll take them this time, but don't waste money like this again!"
Yongqiang took the flowers, a happy smile spreading across his face.
Xiaomeng breathed a sigh of relief.
The flowers, like a hot potato, were finally out of her hands.
"Yongqiang, stop dawdling, let's go!"
Liu Yishui urged.
The three headed toward Xiangyang Mountain.
In Xiangyang Village.
The Xie family stood at the gate, eagerly awaiting their arrival.
"Dad, I still have matters at school. Several teachers just called me to come back."
Pi Changshan negotiated.
"Is welcoming Yongqiang not important? He's the only college student in Xiangyang Village. He'll definitely become an official later. Will you or won't you benefit from that? Still acting like a principal, can't you tell what's important?"
Xie Guangkun glared and scolded.
"Okay."
Pi Changshan obediently nodded.
Xie Guangkun was the head of the Xie family, and no one dared to defy him.
Ten minutes later.
The sound of a car engine roared from the village entrance.
Yongqiang had arrived.
"Dad, Mom, Sister, Brother-in-law!"
As soon as he got out of the car, Yongqiang ran over excitedly.
"Didn't your uncle come to pick you up?"
Xie Guangkun stood on tiptoe, peering at the back of the car, muttering, "That's odd. Qi San shouldn't have come. He should have sent Yongqiang in his car. Such low awareness, no wonder he's only a town mayor."
"I haven't gone to the town yet."
Yongqiang scratched his head.
"Yongqiang, that's your fault. Why didn't you visit Mayor Qi when you passed through town?"
Pi Changshan criticized.
He was the principal of the village elementary school and had been trying to transfer to the town central school. Since he wasn't well-connected, he hadn't had a chance to flatter Qi San.
"Yongqiang, are you hungry? Mom made sour cabbage dumplings for you. Come inside!"
Zhao Jinfeng pulled Yongqiang's arm, acting affectionate.
"You two should go back!"
Xie Guangkun glanced at Liu Yishui and Xiaomeng, saying.
Yongqiang was the village's first college student, with a bright future ahead. The Xie family was second to none in Xiangyang Mountain, and no one dared to claim otherwise.
Yishui and Xiaomeng were of a lower social standing, and being seen with Yongqiang would tarnish his reputation.
"We're leaving."
Xiaomeng was a bit reluctant.
Yongqiang's lips twitched, wanting to say something but stopping himself. He watched as Xiaomeng turned and left.
Inside the house.
Everyone gathered around the table, waiting to eat dumplings, but Yongqiang was rummaging through drawers.
"Yongqiang, what are you looking for?"
Pi Changshan asked curiously.
"I'm looking for a wide-mouthed wine bottle to put the flowers in."
"Are these flowers from your college girlfriend?"
Pi Changshan guessed.
"No, they're from Xiaomeng."
Yongqiang said happily.
"Why did Xiaomeng give my little brother flowers?"
Xie Lantou asked, puzzled.
"Give them to me!"
At this moment, Xie Guangkun, who had been silent, his expression already changed, snatched the flowers.
They say men chase women separated by a mountain, while women chase men separated by a silk thread.
What if she catches up?
Xiaomeng is a tofu seller from the countryside, while Yongqiang is Xiangyang Mountain's only college student—one in the sky, the other on the ground. They could never be together.
It's better to let Xiaomeng give up early, for everyone's sake.
"Dad, my flowers, where are you taking them?"
Yongqiang stood up anxiously.
"Stay home and don't go anywhere!"
Xie Guangkun warned.
"Seventh Brother, is Xiaomeng home?"
Xie Guangkun leaned on the gate and called out.
"Guangkun, what's up? Come in and talk."
Wang Laoqi was in the courtyard, shaking out a drying cloth.
"I'm not coming in. It's nothing major. I'm just here to say that Xiaomeng and Yongqiang are impossible. Giving flowers is pointless."
"What do you mean?"
Wang Laoqi grew more confused.
"Did Yongqiang send you?"
At this moment, Xiaomeng emerged from the house, asking coldly.
"Not exactly. Yongqiang is too shy to speak up."
"You sell tofu, and he'll be an official. Are you a good match? If you really marry, how will you introduce yourself when you go out together?"
"For Yongqiang's sake, you should let go. Think it over!"
"These flowers should go back where they came from. Put them down, I'm leaving."
Seeing Wang Laoqi's displeased expression, Guangkun quickly left.
"Xiaomeng, are you shameless? Do you think Xie Guangkun is someone you can marry into the Xie family and have a good life with?"
Wang Laoqi was furious.
"I can handle it."
"Handle it? How? Don't say anything. Later, I'll find Big Feet Aunt and see which village in the area has a good young man. We'll get you married off quickly!"
Wang Laoqi said, exasperated.
"I won't!"
Xiaomeng retreated to her room and locked the door.
Burrowing into her blanket, she cried, Guangkun's harsh words piercing her heart!
Suddenly.
She thought of Guangkun's words: "These flowers should go back where they came from."
"Could it be that he knows the flowers weren't bought by me and suspects I'm with Xu Hui?"
Xiaomeng, provoked by Guangkun, felt her thoughts spinning.
In reality, Guangkun had merely spoken offhandedly, meaning to return the flowers to the flower shop and not waste money.
Clearly, Xiaomeng was overthinking.
"I'll ask Xu Hui to come and prove my innocence. Uncle Guangkun should forgive me."
Xiaomeng thought.
She and Yongqiang had been in love for years, and it hadn't been easy.
Soon.
Xiaomeng didn't have a phone, so she went to Big Feet's grocery store to use the public phone.
"Hello, Boss Xu, could you come to Xiangyang Mountain?"
Xiaomeng asked hesitantly.
"Not today, I'm busy."
Xu Hui, after hearing Xiaomeng's explanation, was disappointed.
He had initially thought she was calling to pay for the gas.
In the TV series, Xiaomeng was smart and capable, a true career woman.
Where was the clingy person she was now?
"Xiaomeng, do you know why Xie Guangkun looks down on you?"
"Why?"
"Because you're not good enough, and the gap between you and Yongqiang is too big. Only children would die for someone. Focus on your tofu business, make it big and strong, and the Xie family will naturally look at you differently."
Xu Hui advised.
Xiaomeng calmed down, reflecting on Xu Hui's words—cold and realistic.
She had been too emotional.