Chapter 252: Life is like a play
"I can't get that much money. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć info" You Jinlan finally swallowed her anger and said, "I can only give you tens of thousands of yuan at most......"
"Your brother is still 1.3 million short, you have to think of a way. If you don't help your brother, don't blame me for not helping you take care of your son. When the time comes, I'll just stuff Xiaoyi to your husband! I shouldn't have brought it in the first place, but what about your father-in-law and mother-in-law? Why don't they help?"
You Jinlan took a deep breath, "My father-in-law has been in the countryside, you don't know, my husband's physical condition, my mother-in-law has to take care of him, and I can't share my energy." ā
"Then pay for it. The old lady said unceremoniously, "Why don't they come out of anything and enjoy pure happiness?"
"Mom, let me tell you, no matter how hard I try to find a way, I can't get 1.3 million, it's too much!" You Jinlan said in an almost pleading tone, "Don't give me a problem, okay?"
"Then let me ask you, how much copper do you get a month now?"
You Jinlan did a quick mental arithmetic, and then said hesitantly: "Almost more than 10,000, RMB." ā
"How much is 10,000?" asked the old lady in hot pursuit.
"It's less than 20,000 anyway. You Jinlan gritted her teeth, "Even if I advance my salary and don't eat or drink for another year, I won't be able to give you 1.3 million." ā
"Who are you fooling?" the old lady sneered, "An old sister who danced with me, her nephew is also in Africa, working in a Kenya Yaya, and can earn more than 500,000 yuan a year, not counting the year-end bonus! I have inquired, South Africa is much richer than that place, and you must earn more than him." ā
You Jinlan couldn't cry or laugh, "Mom, that's not what you said. Even in the United States, not everyone in the big cities has a high income. ā
"I don't care, you have to think of a way to get 1.3 million for your brother, an IOU, and we will call you." ā
"Mom, it's not that I don't help, I really can't help it. You Jinlan almost cried.
"Then I'll send your son back, leave him alone!" As soon as the words fell, the old lady hung up the phone.
You Jinlan held her mobile phone and tears welled up in her eyes. She sobbed quietly for a while before realizing that she still had makeup on her face. She quickly wiped away her tears with the back of her hand, and then ran to the bathroom on the first floor to tidy up her appearance.
Fortunately, the makeup is waterproof, and her makeup basically doesn't come off.
You Jinlan stared at herself in the mirror for a while, then took a deep breath, and then slowly spit it out. Then, holding her phone, she walked towards the elevator. She also wanted to invite Xiaoting's family to dinner, because she hoped that Xiaoting and the others could say good things about themselves when they went back.
"It's hard, but I have to live. You Jinlan looked at the metal door of the elevator and thought of her sick son and innocent and tragic daughter.
For some reason, she was particularly reluctant to think of Ye Yingjun at this time. She shook her head violently, as if to get all the thoughts about her daughter out of her head. She looked at the reflection of the delicate makeup and modern suit on the metal door, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills." She muttered the words that she didn't know where she saw them, and she only felt mixed feelings in her heart.
And when Tao Baihe and Nan Zejiao finished their hair, it was already twelve o'clock at noon. The two admired each other's new looks, and then happily took a group photo.
"Mom, how are we going back?" Nan Zejiao asked while rubbing her flat belly, "I'm so hungry, I'm going to have a big meal later." ā
"Master Hou said let's call Manager Yue directly, and she will arrange someone. Tao Baihe said, took out his mobile phone, "Hey, there happened to be a missed call, it was the manager of the month, it seems that people really think about us." ā
"Sister Shuluo is beautiful, good at making good food, and has a good heart and gentleness. Nan Zejiao sighed and said, "It's good that Brother Crazy doesn't like her." ā
Tao Baihe chuckled, "Are you jealous?"
"Why do you want to tell you?" Nan Zejiao twisted her body, "Hurry up and call a taxi, I'm going to starve to death!"
"They were on Central Park West, in another house of Hou Ye. Manager Yue said that the car had been out for a while, and it should be there in a while. After Tao Baihe hung up the phone, he said to Nan Zejiao.
"There are so many houses in Master Hou. Mom, what does Hou Ye do when he is so rich? Why have I never heard Hou Ye talk about his company or anything like that? I have never seen him go to work. Nan Zejiao asked innocently.
"Master Hou inherited the family business. Tao Baihe said, "However, I seem to remember that his ancestors were miners?"
Nan Zejiao nodded, "I asked Brother Crazy Heart, and he actually said he didn't know. ā
"How could Xiao Xie not know, he was afraid that you would break the casserole and ask to the end, and he would not be able to bear it. Tao Baihe looked at the floor-to-ceiling mirror and felt that his face was completely new and very happy. She spun around, with a hint of youthful coquettishness, not like a mother, but like a young girl whose vanity had been satisfied. "Today went so well, I thought I would sit here for most of the day, but I didn't think it would take more than three hours to get it done. ā
"Mom, something suddenly occurred to me. Nan Zejiao looked at her back, and suddenly said, "You have to keep Dad away from Sister Shuluo." ā
Tao Baihe's expression suddenly changed, and he slowly turned around, "What did you say?"
"Dad has been peeking at Sister Shuluo several times, and when I went back to the Christmas Eve banquet, didn't Sister Shuluo just celebrate her birthday? Nan Zejiao shook her head, looking like a small ghost. "Besides, on the day of the school anniversary last year, didn't Sister Shuluo help Hou Ye block bullets? I once heard my father tell my grandfather that this woman is not simple. Also, when they came back from hunting yesterday, Sister Shuluo wasn't there to help, and I heard my father whispering to Uncle Gao that Sister Shuluo looked good in a cheongsam. They thought I couldn't hear it with headphones, but I heard it all. ā
The smile on Tao Baihe's face froze. "Don't talk nonsense, you don't understand adult things. But her heart was clouded with a layer of gray, because she did remember that Nan Zeyu had inadvertently praised the moon and the dress of Wan Guohou. At the time, she thought her husband was just talking casually, but now that she realizes that she rarely pays attention to what other women are wearing.
When the mother and daughter arrived at Wan Guohou's mansion, Nan Zeyu and Gao Jin had just walked out of the racing track. The two played for a long time, didn't even eat lunch, and at the moment they were like two big children, rushing to express their feelings. Obviously, racing games bring men closer together and also inadvertently blur the lines of identity and class.
"Director Nan, I really admire my driving skills. Gao Jin said with a smile. There was an unnatural flattery in his cunning eyes, and there were some fine beads of sweat on his thick nose. "I've run out of props, and I still haven't been able to beat your score. Seeing that he was about to catch up with you, he was thrown off again after a corner. ā
"It's okay, it's okay. Nan Zeyu said modestly, "I think that Master Hou is amazing." In the beginning, he was behind us until 11:45 a.m., on the scoreboard, and he was still behind. Later, I don't know if he was resting, he suddenly exerted his strength. The last few laps were really exhausting and I was almost overtaken by him. ā
"Did Master Hou also rest in the middle?" Gao Jin asked.
"Of course, the game is set to pause every 12 laps. When I was resting, I glanced at the turnstile door, where the Hou Ye was drinking water. Nan Zeyu laughed, "When you take a break, the racing time is suspended, have you forgotten?"
"I'm tired and faint today, and when you say that, I remember. Gao Jin slapped his bald head, "I fought so hard, but I still didn't get the first place." ā
"That's the top three. Nan Zeyu grinned, "Tanhualang." With that, he turned to Tao Baihe, "Wow." He pretended to exaggerate and said, "This beauty, are you free tonight?"
Tao Baihe and Gao Jin laughed together, while Nan Zejiao made a disgusting grimace.
"Excuse me, Director Nan, Mr. Gao. Master Hou is changing clothes, please do the two of you. ā
The sound of the moon sloshing sounded not far away. Several people looked at her and saw that she had changed into an ink-colored long-sleeved velvet cheongsam. This cheongsam is embellished with emerald green peacock feathers on the collar, cuffs and hem, and is embroidered with large golden peonies from the chest to the waist. And on her small feet, she wears a pair of high heels of the same color as peacock feathers. The edge of the shoe is hooked with delicate gold thread, and the toe is nailed with two pieces of emerald feathers, which are very gorgeous at a glance.
"I'd like to say something about poetry or something to compliment Mr. Moon and Mrs. Nan. Gao Jin smiled and said, "But unfortunately, I didn't study well when I was a child." ā
"Silence is better than sound at this point. Nan Zejiao interjected, "Does Uncle Gao want to say this?"
"Hey, Director Nan, your daughter can do it. Gao Jin pretended to be shocked and said, "Talented girl." ā
"She's just talking nonsense. Nan Zeyu's tone was modest, but there was pride on his face that couldn't be hidden. "Let's go, let's go change our clothes. ā
After the two men left, Tao Baihe, who had been silently looking at the moon, spoke. "Mr. Yue, I want to ask you a question, if it's not convenient to answer, forget it. There was a mocking smile on her face.
"Excuse me. Yue Shuluo smiled, as if she didn't hear the trap in the other party's words.
"You always wear cheongsam, what's the reason? I see that you are in good shape, it shouldn't be to cover up any flaws, right?" After speaking, Tao Baihe giggled.
Yue Shuluo said without thinking: "Master Hou likes it." ā
Tao Baihe was stunned, she didn't expect that the other party would send her difficulties in such a "four-two" way. She rolled her eyes, and said with a casual smile: "Master Hou and you have such a good relationship, why don't you get married for a long time?" She pretended not to see the strange eyes that Nan Zejiao threw at her, "A woman's youth is very short, especially when she is over 25 years old, it is like jumping off a building." ā
"Not necessarily. I see that Mrs. Nan has a good face, and her youth is always there, which is worth learning from me. Yue Shuluo pursed her lips and smiled, "As for marriage, it's just a formality, what do you say?"
Tao Baihe pouted, "I forgot that Hou Ye is a foreigner, maybe the family concept is different from us Chinese." She didn't miss the smile that flashed in Yueshuluo's eyes, "What?
"Nope. Yue Shuluo explained, "I think Mrs. Nan's marriage is very beautiful. Happiness like yours is not something that everyone can easily get. At least, I'm envious. She blinked her primrose-colored eyes, and there was a clear peace in her pupils.
Tao Baihe inexplicably admired Yue Shuluo again, because from the latter's frank face, she couldn't see a trace of malice and aggression. "Maybe Nan Zeyu just praised him unintentionally, there is no connection between the two, is it that I think too much? Besides, after all, we have Jiaojiao, no matter how flowery he is, it is impossible not to have a daughter. She thought to herself, and her face gradually slowed.
"I heard your laughter from afar, what interesting things are you talking about? Can you tell me about it?" Wan Guohou walked out of a room on the side with Z2. Z2 was holding a race car driver's uniform, apparently Wan Guohou had just changed into.
Yue Shuluo glanced at the two of them quickly: Wan Guohou's face was calm and his breath was normal, while Z2 had a ruddy complexion, as if he had just finished exercising.
"It's all whispers between women. Tao Baihe smiled and hooked Yue Shuluo's arm, "Isn't that right, Manager Yue?"
"Master Hou, I remember that you didn't gossip like this before. Yue Shuluo said with a smile, and at the same time leaned her body slightly towards Tao Baihe, showing an intimate look.
"Of course I'm not interested in ordinary people's gossip, but Mrs. Nan is different. Wan Guohou blinked deliberately, "Trivia is called gossip to mortals, and to beautiful ladies, it is called boudoir secrets." ā
"Hou Ye, your Chinese really surprised me. Tao Baihe said bluntly, "Sometimes I almost suspect that you are a Chinese, but you just happen to have white blood." ā
Wan Guohou said quietly: "Thank you Mrs. Nan for your compliment! Actually, when I went to Tokyo, some people said so about me. And Mr. Tsuki's Japanese is not inferior to mine. ā
"Master Hou, Sister Shuluo, I really hate you language geniuses. Nan Zejiao interjected, "It's enough to learn English, why do you want to learn so many foreign languages? ā
Everyone was amused by her words, and at this time, Gao Jin, Nan Zeyu, Xie Madxin and others also changed their clothes and walked out.
"You're all hungry, I'm not entertaining well today, and I only think about playing, not about eating. Wan Guohou glanced at his watch, "I have already sent someone to pick up Miss You and Miss Gao." ā
Tao Baihe woke up like a dream, "Oops, I almost forgot, my dad is still in the hospital." ā
"Didn't the hospital call?" Nan Zeyu raised his eyebrows, a little surprised, "The operation has already been done, right?"
"I called my dad. Tao Baihe said, taking out his mobile phone from his bag. As soon as she opened "Recent Calls", her phone rang, "Cause-baby-now-we-got-bad-blood,You-know,it-used-to-be-mad-love......"
The ringtone was set for her by Nan Zejiao not long ago, and the wonderful melody full of murderous energy has an unsettling feeling at this moment.
Tao Baihe looked at the screen in surprise, "It's an escort, it must be my dad who has finished the operation." She pressed answer and complained, "Why didn't you call earlier?"