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Chapter 15 Another Encounter

Xu Hui hasn't been having a good time lately. He has two people at home who only know how to spend money, and he has a bunch of other people outside who need his money.

The rent for the two factories is about to expire, and the water and electricity bills also need to be paid, along with the salaries of more than fifty employees and various drinking parties to cultivate relationships.

The company's accounts were completely emptied, and a large quantity of goods were piled up in the warehouse and could not be sold.

During the Spring Festival, he ran around to banquets every day like a grandson trying to get orders, but he only managed to get one order after the entire holiday.

He's tired, but that's nothing; it's all for earning money to support his family.

When I got home, the house was a mess. Delivery boxes were scattered everywhere, clothes were strewn about, there wasn't even a place to step. Leftovers were on the table, and unwashed dishes were piled up in the kitchen.

Such a thing would never have happened when He Qiaoyun was around. The house was always clean and tidy, and even if you came home in the early hours of the morning, there would be hot meals waiting for you.

Furthermore, while he was out drinking and fawning over people like a grandson, Wang Jinghuai didn't even make a single concerned phone call!

He was furious. He barged into the master bedroom and dragged the sleeping Wang Jinghuai out of bed.

Wang Jinghuai was stunned for a moment, her hazy eyes lazily asking, "Honey, you're back..."

Xu Hui didn't say anything, but dragged her to the living room.

Wang Jinghuai, still looking confused, forced herself to stay awake and asked him, "What's wrong?"

Xu Hui couldn't take it anymore. Pointing to the mess in the house, he said, "I go out drinking with people every day until my stomach hurts. You spend money recklessly at home, and you don't even know how to clean the house. What did I marry you for?!"

Wang Jinghuai felt wronged after being yelled at. She had been hiring hourly housekeepers to do the housework for some time, but they were all on holiday during the Chinese New Year.

Also, when she was with Xu Hui, he never wanted her to do housework, saying that her hands were meant for enjoying life and shouldn't turn into a haggard housewife like He Qiaoyun.

Xu Hui looked at her pitiful expression and felt even more annoyed. "What are you looking at me for! Get up and clean up!"

Wang Jinghuai was slightly stunned. Usually, when she felt wronged, Xu Hui would soften and comfort her, but now he seemed like a completely different person...

Xu Hui walked to the sofa, picked up the bag that was in the way with great annoyance, and casually threw it aside. "Damn it, buying so many bags, did my money grow on trees?"

He Qiaoyun had never asked him for money to buy bags before, and she didn't like shopping. She was also able to take good care of the three children, and each of them was someone to be proud of.

On the contrary, Wang Jinghuai has been spoiled by him. Ever since she moved in, the delivery service has been nonstop. She doesn't understand at all how hard it is to earn money.

Wang Jinghuai was easily angered and burst into tears. She turned around, ran back to her room, and slammed the door shut.

Xu Hui heard the loud slam of the door and was about to get angry when his five-year-old daughter timidly came out of the room, dragging a rabbit doll in her hand, her little face wrinkled with grievance.

"Daddy, please don't argue with Mommy, okay...?"

Xu Hui immediately calmed down and forced a smile, "Tongtong, Mom and Dad didn't fight, go to sleep."

"good....."

*

Winter has passed and spring has arrived. In early February, as the weather warms up slightly, the lychee trees in the orchard are in bloom.

Lychee trees need pollination during their flowering period.

Upon returning to the village, He Qiaoyun went to find He Liang, a major beekeeper in the village, hoping to borrow bees for pollination, but unexpectedly ran into He Ping.

He Ping glanced at her indifferently and said to He Liang, "Liang, I ordered these bees for my friend from out of town. I'll have someone drive over and pick them up later."

He Qiaoyun turned to look at He Liang, "You promised me on WeChat three days ago that you would lend me the bee."

He Liang gave an awkward laugh, "I'm really sorry, I..."

He Qiaoyun was angry, but there was no way to reason with them. These were someone else's bees, and there was no contract signed, only a verbal agreement. Now they were suddenly going back on their word, and there was nothing she could do.

He Ping glanced at her and said sarcastically, "Oh, with your few fruit trees, do you really need bees? Butterflies can take care of them in a few moments."

He Qiaoyun was too lazy to argue with them, and even less willing to humble herself and beg for help, so she rolled her eyes and left.

For such a large orchard, relying solely on bee pollination is insufficient; manual pollination is necessary. However, having bees can significantly reduce labor costs.

The pollination time should not be too early or too late; now is just right. We need to find another source of bees.

He Qiaoyun visited two nearby villages, only to find that all their bees had been loaned out.

Seeing her worried, Sister Xia came over to comfort her, "That's just how He Ping is. He's always bullying people in the village because his family is rich and has connections."

"By the way, I heard that the herbal medicine research base up there seems to keep bees. Why don't you go and ask them?"

He Qiaoyun looked up at the hillside, her expression hesitant.

In mid-December last year, someone wanted to lease her orchard, but she flatly refused, leaving no room for negotiation...

I was too embarrassed to ask someone to borrow bees for pollination again.

Seeing that she remained unmoved, Sister Xia urged, "Go and ask her quickly."

But then again, such a large research base wouldn't stoop to the level of a small farmer like her...

She pressed on and set off up the mountain.

The research base was very large and impressive, with several black cars parked outside, among which the Rolls-Royce was particularly eye-catching.

The security guard at the entrance saw her and quickly came over. "What are you doing here?"

He Qiaoyun introduced herself somewhat reservedly, "I'm a farmer from the orchard down there. The fruit trees are in bloom, and I heard that you..."

Before the security guard could even finish speaking, he immediately waved his hand and said, "No unauthorized personnel allowed in. Go back."

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of people walked out.

The security guard frowned at He Qiaoyun, clicked his tongue, signaling her to hurry up, and then jogged to turn on the power switch, bowing and scraping obsequiously.

He Qiaoyun spotted Feng Jiashu in the crowd. He was wearing a work uniform and looked like a staff member of the base. He was talking to a man in a suit next to him, and he seemed to be of a high status.

I wonder if he remembers saving his daughter. Could you help me make a connection...?

Upon seeing He Qiaoyun, Feng Jiashu immediately stopped talking to the person beside him and gestured to his assistant with his eyes.

The assistant was confused, only to see Feng Jiashu jog up to He Qiaoyun.

He Qiaoyun stopped smiling, looked at the factory logo on Feng Jiashu's chest, and said, "Long time no see, I didn't expect you to work here."

Feng Jiashu looked down at the work clothes he hadn't had time to change out of. These were newly designed uniforms for the base; they had prepared a set for him when they learned he was coming to inspect the work.

He wasn't disappointed; he changed his clothes on the spot, and since they were quite comfortable, he didn't take them off.

"Did you come to see me?" He asked, a hint of expectation in his eyes.

He Qiaoyun shook her head, "No, it's not that. I have an orchard on the hillside. The fruit trees are in bloom and need pollination. I heard that your base has bees, so... I'd like to borrow your bees for pollination."

After saying that, she seemed a little embarrassed, "If I've put you in a difficult position, then forget it, I'll think of another way..."