"Mm. Mom, I'm going up to sleep now, right? It's getting late." Xin Rui said, linking arms with Xia Li, heading back to her room.
"Wait a moment," Wang Ruimin said.
"What is it? Mom. I'm a bit tired. We can talk about it tomorrow."
"No. If I don't ask clearly, I won't be able to sleep."
"What is it? Does it have to be discussed today? It's so late."
"Confess honestly, what's the deal with that Guo Xuyang? I don't believe he gave you twenty million for no reason."
"Mom, haven't I told you? I really bought a small stone and it turned out to be Imperial Green."
"I know Imperial Green, but what's the deal with that twenty million? And that Guo Xuyang? Lily, is he really your boyfriend?"
"Yes, Auntie. Why do you ask?" Xia Li didn't understand why Wang Ruimin would ask that.
"Although I've seen Imperial Green, it's not normal for him to transfer twenty million to Xiao Rui."
"Auntie, you're overthinking it," Xia Li said.
"Today we bought a small stone. Yangzi was supposed to pay at first, but he said everyone who was there should get a share, so we each paid a thousand to buy the stone. No one expected such a big surprise. As a result, Yangzi kept it at the price of over sixty million. However, we didn't take the change, so we each got twenty million. Yangzi felt bad, so he took us to the Shan Lan clothing boutique. Unexpectedly, we met you there. Originally, my sister and I wanted to take advantage of Yangzi today, but since you weren't willing, Xin Xin had to pay."
"Is that really how it happened? I always feel like that twenty million is burning a hole in my pocket."
"Mom, you're overthinking. Twenty million is nothing. Ask Lily, how much did she earn from her largest stone? Over a hundred million, can you believe it?"
"Lily, is what Xiao Rui said true?" Wang Ruimin still had some doubts.
"It's true, Auntie. After I finished eating with Yangzi today, I went to his warehouse with friends. He gave everyone a stone, and mine wasn't even the biggest, it was over a hundred million."
"How can it be so valuable? Could it really be Imperial Green?"
"No. It's high ice quality. But it weighs four to five jin."
"Four to five jin is enough to make two or three pairs of bracelets. This price isn't high."
"It's not high. His friend bought it and gave it to us at the lowest price. But I got mine for free, so I didn't haggle. Whatever they said the price was, that's what we paid."
"You just said he gave several of your friends a stone each? Where did he get so many stones?"
"He bought them from Myanmar and Ruili. He has boutiques in both Kyoto and Shanghai."
"Really? If he's so famous, I should know about him. Why haven't I heard of him?"
"Have you heard of Wu Youzhi? He specializes in jade."
"President Wu, I know him. But I heard later that he went to develop his business in Kyoto."
"He's partnered with Yangzi. They run the business together in Kyoto. All the raw materials are shipped from here. They also have two stores in Shanghai."
"No wonder he's so wealthy and powerful. I've been worried all night. I was afraid Xiao Rui would go astray."
"Mom, what are you talking about? I'm grown up now, I have my own judgment. I know right from wrong."
"You're still a child in front of me, making me worry for nothing all night."
"I know you love me the most, Mom. Alright, it's late, you should go to sleep early too," Xin Rui said.
"Mm. As long as everything is fine. You two should go to sleep early too. Drink less alcohol in the future."
"I know, Mom. Goodnight."
Xin Rui then dragged Xia Li into her room.
"How was it? Was I good at acting?"
"Keep your voice down, Auntie isn't asleep yet."
Xin Rui stuck out her tongue and made a face, then went to the bathroom.
"You're going to wash up?"
"I won't, I just washed this morning," Xia Li said.
"Come and rinse off, you've been out all day."
"I'll wash after you do," Xia Li said.
"Come on, help me scrub my back," Xin Rui said.
Xia Li had no choice but to take off her clothes and walk in.
"Haven't we showered together in a long time?" Xin Rui asked.
"It's been several years. Why do you ask?"
"I want to see if there are any changes in your body after being with Yangzi?"
"No, it's still the same."
"They say pregnant women's bodies change. I wonder what changes will happen after getting pregnant."
"I don't know. I'm not pregnant yet."
"When my brother comes back this time, if he attends Yangzi's wedding and finds out about my situation, what will happen?"
"He won't. No one would be that bored to talk about such things. My parents both know Yangzi has several women, but they still approve of me marrying Yangzi, and they'd be delighted if I have children with him."
"If my mom finds out about my special situation with Yangzi, she probably won't let me into the house."
"What era are we in? Would Auntie still arrange your marriage?"
"This is all because of my brother. He's almost forty and still not married. My mom has urged him hundreds of times, but he's not in a hurry. What can you do?"
"That's easy. There are so many pretty girls at the car dealership, just introduce one to your brother."
"My brother has very high standards. He wants someone who is good at managing a household and filial. Where can you find such a good wife? Women nowadays are all too proud and wouldn't look at someone like him."
"That Xiao Ying from today is pretty good. You could introduce her to your brother when she gets back."
"You mean the one who introduced me to the car? That girl is indeed nice, but I'm afraid she might be too much for my brother to handle."
"Isn't your brother coming for a friend's wedding? He'll have to rest at home for a couple of days. You could take your brother to see a car, then it would be fine."
"That's one way to do it." Xin Rui nodded thoughtfully.
"Yangzi has taken a liking to that girl, hasn't he? My brother won't have a chance."
"Opportunities are fought for. If your brother really likes that girl, will Yangzi still go? No matter how much of a scumbag he is, he wouldn't fight his future brother-in-law for a wife, right?"
"Hehe, I knew you were being so kind for a reason. So this is what you were waiting for."
"I'm sincerely thinking about your brother, don't misunderstand," Xia Li quickly denied.
"Tch, everyone knows your little schemes. I think that Xiao Ying is pretty good too. She is indeed worthy of my brother. My brother is a bit rough and simple, so I'm not sure if Xiao Ying would fancy my brother."
"It depends on the effort. How do you know it's impossible? What if they hit it off?"
"Okay. For your sake, I'll take my brother to take a look." Xin Rui said, reaching out and touching Xia Li's chest.
"Are you crazy? You don't have one, and you're touching mine?"
"They're quite bouncy. Looks like they've been well-nourished," Xin Rui said with a sly grin.
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