Era: Life's Big Winner

Chapter 99 Yang Maixiang reveals her secrets

It's late.

He Wenhui and He Wenyuan went to the kitchen to cook. Liu Hongchang and Yu Qiuhua had nothing to talk about, so they walked out of the yard and strolled around.

After all, he had lived here for a few months, and because he was a son-in-law of the family, many people around knew him.

Of course, no one considers him as a good son-in-law now.

Firstly, he had moved away half a year ago, and secondly, he became a factory director and had some social status, so no one looked down on him anymore.

So when he walked on the street, people would greet him from time to time, and Liu Hongchang would respond with a smile.

After leaving the alley, Liu Hongchang saw a group of old men playing chess, so he walked over.

As he stretched his head to look, someone patted his shoulder from behind.

When I turned around, it turned out to be Yang Maixiang.

"Hey, what a rare guest!" Liu Hongchang exclaimed and said with a smile.

Yang Maixiang rolled her eyes at him and said, "Don't be ridiculous. I haven't seen you for half a year, but you look more energetic now!"

"Haha, are you sincere? Or is it just flattery?" Liu Hongchang walked a few steps to the side so as not to disturb others playing chess.

Yang Maixiang smiled and said, "It's both the truth and flattery. Just don't accuse me of being sarcastic!"

Liu Hongchang smiled, took a cigarette and lit it, then asked, "Are you just passing by, or do you have something to talk to me about?"

"I was passing by and saw you by chance, so I came over to talk to you." Yang Maixiang replied with a smile.

After a pause, he asked, "I heard that you opened a factory. How is your business now?"

Liu Hongchang nodded slightly and said, "It's quite good, better than expected. You are welcome to visit and give us guidance when you have time."

"I know my own abilities, but I dare not give any instructions. However, I am interested in going over to take a look." Yang Maixiang said with a smile.

Liu Hongchang smiled and said, "You are welcome anytime. It is best to go in the morning. I may not be in the factory at other times."

“No need to keep an eye on it all the time?” Yang Maixiang asked curiously.

Liu Hongchang smiled and said, "Which factory director have you ever seen who keeps an eye on the factory all the time?"

“Well, that’s true, otherwise all my men would have been hired in vain.” Yang Maixiang thought about it, then nodded with a smile.

Liu Hongchang asked with a smile: "How about you? Is your work going well?"

"It's okay! Every day is the same, boring and noisy. The life is so confusing." Yang Maixiang sighed.

Liu Hongchang smiled and said, "Your job is something that many people envy. Don't be ungrateful for what you have."

"Hehe, yes, people are greedy." Yang Maixiang smiled and sighed.

Liu Hongchang glanced at her and asked, "What's wrong? Are your family urging you to get married again?"

"Well, seeing the older friends getting married and having kids, their families have become anxious." Yang Maixiang said irritably.

Liu Hongchang took a puff of cigarette, was silent for a moment, and shook his head: "I can't help you with this."

Yang Maixiang walked forward slowly with her hands behind her back and said, "I didn't ask you for help, I just saw you and wanted to tell you my secret."

"Well, I can be a listener." Liu Hongchang nodded in response.

Yang Maixiang didn't even look at him, and continued to talk to herself: "Since I went on a blind date with you last year, I have gone on blind dates with many people, but none of them worked out."

"If what you said is true, you won't tell me your troubles right now." Liu Hongchang said with a smile.

"Don't interrupt. Can't you see I'm just trying to get my emotions together?" Yang Maixiang turned around and glared at him, saying unhappily.

He took a deep breath and continued, "Whenever I go on a blind date with someone, I always compare them to you."

"Actually, you're not that good. You were just a cook before, and you're a very annoying person. But I've been following you around since I was a kid, and it seems that no one can compare to you." The two of them walked to a stone staircase and sat down. Yang Maixiang continued, "Habits become second nature, and habits kill people!"

"Is it still useful to say this now? I'm married." Liu Hongchang replied.

Yang Maixiang smiled faintly, looked at him and asked, "If you are not married now, is there still a chance for us?"

"I don't know." Liu Hongchang shook his head. "It's okay to have fun together, but it's hard to say about marriage."

Yang Maixiang was stunned for a moment, then frowned and asked, "Play?"

"Well, let's play." Liu Hongchang nodded.

Yang Maixiang bit her lip and remained silent for a while before she frowned and said, "You're not talking about that kind of fun, are you?"

"Yes, we are all adults now, what else can we play? I don't despise you anymore." Liu Hongchang said seriously.

Yang Maixiang was ashamed and angry. She punched his arm with her hand and cursed loudly with a red face: "You are so shameless. You actually want to play with me!"

"Hehe, I saw that you were unhappy, so I was just joking with you." Liu Hongchang laughed.

Yang Maixiang glared at him, took back her hands, and said, "You'd better be joking, otherwise we won't be friends anymore."

"That's good. I was really afraid that you would take it seriously." Liu Hongchang said with a look of relief.

"Go to hell! I'm going to fight you!" Yang Maixiang got angry again and pounced on him to hit him.

Liu Hongchang threw away the cigarette butt, stood up and stepped aside, saying with a smile: "Yang Maixiang, you are a good person!"

"You are a good person, your whole family are good people!" Yang Maixiang stood up and said unhappily.

The last time Liu Hongchang said this to her, she thought about it for a long time and always felt that it was not a good thing to say. It still feels awkward when she hears it now.

After a pause, she looked at Liu Hongchang's handsome face, her heart warmed, and she gritted her teeth and asked, "I'll give it to you to play with, do you want to play?"

"Don't! Didn't you hear I was joking?" Liu Hongchang said as he stepped back a few steps.

Yang Maixiang's eyes widened, her chest heaving, and she angrily said, "I'm not kidding you! Answer me now!"

"Why bother?" Liu Hongchang sighed, but in his heart he admired this woman's courage to love and hate.

Seeing that he never gave her an answer, Yang Maixiang gritted her teeth, feeling sour and angry, pursed her lips and said, "Just wait for me!"

After saying that, he turned around and ran away.

Liu Hongchang watched her go away and disappear around the bend in the road. He stood there in silence for a while before turning around and leaving.

When I got home, the meal was not ready yet.

He Wenhui went to the room to talk to Yu Qiuhua, while He Wenyuan stayed in the kitchen, staring at the pot with a bored look on his face.

Seeing Liu Hongchang coming back, he quickly stood up to pour water and said with a smile: "The meal will be ready soon, wash your hands first."

Liu Hongchang stepped forward and pinched her, then nodded with satisfaction and said, "Finally, my efforts were not in vain."

"I hate it so much!" He Wenyuan said coquettishly, "Hurry up and wash your hands. Don't be so stingy now. Find another chance in the evening."

Liu Hongchang smiled, stepped forward to wash his hands, and asked with a smile: "How are your grades recently?"

"Not bad, in the top 15 in the class and top 100 in the grade." He Wenyuan said proudly.

Liu Hongchang shook his head and said, "That's still a long way off. Last year, your sister took the college entrance exam and she was the only one in the class who passed."

For college students this day and age, strict admission and strict graduation requirements are emphasized, and education has high value. You can really learn skills by going to school.

"I know. I've tried my best. I can't become fat all at once!" He Wenyuan said helplessly.

After Liu Hongchang washed his face, he put the towel in the basin and said with a smile:
"I just said it casually. Ultimately, this is a major event that will affect your life. In the end, it depends on you."

(End of this chapter)