Chapter 149: My wife's grandmother is about to give birth!

Li Jiaci sat, too lazy to move.

He was even too lazy to bother with her.

Wang Yingna looked at herself in the mirror, muttering: "I need to change my hair color; burgundy is all the rage lately—I'll try it someday!"

All that could be heard was the sound of brakes outside.

Hong Bo got out of the car, exhaled a few mouthfuls of cold air, rubbed his hands, and walked in.

It's really cold outside!

My wife's been suffering terrible headaches these past two days—I think the weather's about to change again!

Tell Huzi to get some grass mats ready to lay at the entrance beforehand!

Otherwise, no one will be able to stand at the entrance!

He said this while walking past the conceited Wang Yingna.

Wang Yingna felt only a gust of cold wind sweep past her.

She shivered.

Hong Bo, why didn't you shut the door when you came in?

Wang Yingna complained, shivering as she shut the door.

Hearing this, Hong Bo crouched by the brazier, gave an apologetic laugh: "Sorry, forgot—I'll be careful next time!"

In such cold weather, how about…

Wang Yingna rubbed her shoulders, a little hesitant.

Li Jiaci went along: "Fine, then we'll do it another day!"

I haven't finished speaking yet!

Hong Bo, how do those few furniture markets look?

Jiaci!

You need to have a proper talk with me!

Li Jiaci dragged a stool over and sat beside Hong Bo.

He totally ignored Wang Yingna's fussing.

Hong Bo looked at Wang Yingna embarrassedly, carefully asking: "Um, can I have a private chat with your Jiaci?"

No!

Wang Yingna marched over to the sofa, fuming.

She sat down, crossed her legs, arms folded, and said: "There's nothing here I can't listen to!"

Hehe…

Hong Bo remained embarrassed.

But Wang Yingna's point is also valid.

Wherever Li Jiaci goes, she's sure to be there.

Relying on Wang Zhen's backing, the factory workers also have to act according to her mood.

Hong Bo sniffled and said: "Boss, I visited several furniture markets today and found the profits here are much higher than at the furniture factory!"

Hmm, have you figured out their suppliers?

After Li Jiaci finished speaking, he snapped his fingers at Wang Yingna, signaling her to pour Hong Bo a cup of hot water.

All that could be seen was Wang Yingna rolling her eyes.

She clicked her tongue.

Being impatient is one thing, but Li Jiaci's order is another.

This water still needs to be poured.

Wang Yingna got up to pour a cup of hot water, but just as Hong Bo was about to reach for it, she saw the cup veer off to Li Jiaci instead.

Li Jiaci reached out and took it.

Wang Yingna turned around, poured another cup, shoved it into Hong Bo's hands, and said: "If it gets cold, warm it by the brazier for a while!"

Thanks, boss lady!

What do you call me?

Boss lady!

Oh dear, Hong Bo, you really…

Wang Yingna changed her earlier impatient attitude.

She grabbed a handful of goji berries and tossed them into Hong Bo's water cup.

Afterward she sat down, blushing, and whispered: "We haven't even written the first stroke of our eight characters—don't tease me, Hong Bo!"

Isn't that just a matter of time?

Hong Bo is very perceptive.

Wang Yingna covered her flushed cheeks, secretly glancing at Li Jiaci's reaction.

That guy was just drinking water with a blank expression, as if he had no ears.

Hong Bo coughed, set down his cup, and said: "Their suppliers are all bosses of nearby furniture factories—Wang Zong is one of them!"

Upon hearing that,

Li Jiaci nodded thoughtfully.

We've figured out the ins and outs of the furniture factory!

It shouldn't be hard to put into practice!

If Wang Zong and the others are willing to be bought out, that's best; if not, we'll become the biggest boss!

Give them a share, keep up appearances of harmony!

Hong Bo said with a smile: "I'm afraid it's not that easy; President Wang is ambitious!"

He needs to understand a principle!

If I take him out to play, then he can make money!

If I don't take him out to play, he won't earn a single cent!

Li Jiaci took a sip of water and spoke calmly.

Hong Bo expressed agreement.

Since we've decided to enter the furniture industry, we must go all out!

By producing and selling furniture ourselves, we cut out the middleman's profit!

I'll take Huzi to scout the site these days and lock down the factory as soon as possible!

The two discussed up to this point.

Wang Yingna stepped forward and said to Hong Bo, "Hong Bro, I see you've been busy lately; why don't I take over the task of scouting the site?"

"You?"

Hong Bo glanced at her.

"It's me, of course, and Jiaci Bro has to come too!"

Wang Yingna linked arms with Li Jiaci, laughing: "Jiaci Bro, you should learn from my brother—before the Song and Dance Hall opened a new venue, he personally handled all the site‑scouting work!"

This guy's thoughts are practically written all over his face.

Li Jiaci remained silent.

His body was shaken by her so much he could barely stay seated.

Wang Yingna gave Hong Bo a look.

Hong Bo scratched his head and said helplessly: "Boss, I suddenly remembered I have to go back to my wife's parents' place these days…"

That's really quite sudden!

Li Jiaci had an expression that saw through his lie.

Upon that eye contact, Hong Bo immediately lost his composure.

"Yes, my wife's grandmother is about to give birth—no, it's the dog kept by her grandmother that's about to give birth; my wife was suckled by that dog—no, no, that dog was suckled by my wife—Cao…"

Hong Bo grew more flustered as he spoke.

Li Jiaci didn't want to make things difficult for him either.

Although Wang Yingna can be a pain sometimes, for scouting sites she has more experience than I do.

Bringing her along is fine.

All right, Hong Bro, go get 200 yuan from Xiao Liu to buy some tonic for your wife's family's dog!

Li Jiaci patted his shoulder and stood up.

Hong Bo's face flushed with embarrassment.

He wished he could dig a hole with his toes to hide in.

Wang Yingna, satisfied, clung to Li Jiaci and asked: "Then when are we going?"

"Tomorrow!"

Okay, I'll have Zhao Chen prepare dinner!

"Hmm."

Watching Wang Yingna run off happily.

Only then did Hong Bo tell Li Jiaci: "Boss, this girl truly means it for you!"

"I know."

Li Jiaci poured himself some hot water.

He didn't even turn his head.

How could he not know?

This guy, seeing him, his eyes lit up as if he'd seen a past‑life lover.

If Li Jiaci hadn't taken a wrong turn in his past life, maybe the two could really hit it off.

Evening.

Wang Yingna was tinkering with tomorrow's outfit on her dorm bed.

Thump thump thump.

A burst of knocking sounded.

"Jiaci Bro?"

"Just come in directly!"

"I'm dressed!"

Creak.

Li Jiaci pushed the door open.

He threw a newly bought pair of winter boots onto the bedside.

"Um, I picked them up on the road!"

Wang Yingna smiled, eyes crinkling, and asked: "When they threw them away, did they also toss the box?"

Li Jiaci had one hand in his pocket and rubbed his nose.

"Maybe the box isn't worth anything, so I couldn't be bothered to take it!"

"Oh, why wasn't the label cut off?"

Do you want it or not?

I want!

Wang Yingna held the new winter boots.

The corners of her mouth lifted slightly.

How could I possibly not want what you gave!