sjar Chapter 39 Biting
Chapter 39 Biting
Just as everyone was chatting, Xu Huanshan's phone rang. Xu Huanshan didn't avoid it and answered it directly.
"Hey?"
"You said."
"Okay, I...I'll go this afternoon."
Gu Jia waited until Xu Huanshan finished his call before stepping forward and asking softly, "What's wrong?"
"Something happened at the company, but it's nothing serious, just minor issues." Xu Huanshan knew how to resolve the problem and wasn't in a hurry to go to the company.
Chen Yu remembered that the first thing Gu Jia did after moving was that a lecherous old man named Boss Wan wanted to cancel an order, causing considerable losses to their fireworks company.
Chen Yu said, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "If you need money urgently, you can tell me, and I'll waive interest for up to six months."
Xu Huanshan didn't stand on ceremony. "Just like last year, lend me another five million. I estimate I can pay you back in three months." He wasn't completely ignorant of the company's affairs. Some clients wanted to postpone payments, and they would at least inform Xu Huanshan in advance before officially notifying the company's finance manager, Xu Sheng. Although he didn't have specific knowledge of the company's situation, Xu Huanshan was aware that the company's accounts were short of funds.
"Okay, go back and have Xiaoqin transfer it to your account."
"Thank you so much, Teacher Chen." Gu Jia was happy to see the matter resolved and thanked Chen Yu. "I'll ask Sister Chen to cook a couple more dishes later, so you and Huanshan can have a good drink!"
After lunch, Chen Yu and his two companions didn't linger and said goodbye.
Xu Huanshan and Gu Jia drove to the fireworks company. Just as Xu Huanshan had guessed, Xu Sheng was in such a hurry because the client wanted to postpone payment.
Gu Jia reassured her subordinate, "Xu Sheng, don't worry. The risk of a broken capital chain has been mitigated, and the money will be transferred to the account soon. There's no need to worry about that. It's just that President Wan's situation is indeed a problem."
Xu Sheng suggested, "Mr. Xu, could we talk to Mr. Wan again?"
Having just borrowed the money, Xu Huanshan felt even more confident. "President Wan? Hmph! I have nothing to talk to him about!"
Seeing this, Gu Jia could only let Xu Sheng leave first, and then comforted Xu Huanshan, "Don't be emotional, honey, we still need to talk."
"You can talk if you want, I don't want to hear it!"
Gu Jia eventually called "President Wan" and arranged to discuss the renewal price after Xu Huanshan came up with a plan.
Gu Jia and Xu Huanshan had different perspectives. Xu Huanshan hadn't figured out what to do next, but he just didn't want to swallow the anger that "President Wan" had given him. Gu Jia, on the other hand, was more concerned that without President Wan's orders, if they couldn't find new orders in a short time, they would have to borrow money from Chen Yu again, otherwise, they would have a hard time paying off their mortgage.
After Gu Jia finished her phone call, she noticed Xu Huanshan eating oranges. Upon asking, she learned they were a gift from Li Ke, a new employee at the company. Gu Jia subtly memorized the brand of the oranges. On her way home, she found them at the supermarket—imported Australian mandarins, each costing 25 yuan. Even though Gu Jia was relatively wealthy, she didn't often eat such luxurious fruit. This made her take the oranges more seriously.
After buying fruit, Gu Jia passed by the Misia luxury store and saw a nice suit displayed in the window. She decided to buy one for Xu Huanshan. Saleswoman Wang Manni happened to see Gu Jia outside and quickly came out to introduce it to her. And then, the last and least important female lead appeared.
Seeing that it was too late, Gu Jia declined the invitation to enter the store and left quickly.
After Gu Jia left, Wang Manni received a "nouveau riche" female customer who was dressed very plainly but ordered the most expensive jewelry.
That very evening, after a formal discussion, Gu Jia and Xu Huanshan agreed to Gu Jia's unsubstantiated request to have Xu Ziyan interview at the most upscale Depu Bilingual Kindergarten nearby. The three of them immediately began preparing for the interview!
A few days later, the interview results surprised everyone except Gu Jia. Xu Ziyan, in a fit of anger, verbally abused and bit the interviewer! Chen Yu felt there was something wrong with Xu Ziyan. Why would someone bite someone just because they got angry? Most children cry and scream when they're agitated, looking for their parents, or at the very least, throwing a chair or hitting someone. Children are capable of learning; they often imitate how adults behave when angry. By that logic, does Xu Huanshan or Gu Jia frequently bite people? Wait a minute!
Gu Jia was unwilling to let Xu Ziyan give up on the kindergarten so easily, so she went to Zhong Xiaoqin for help.
"Xiaoqin, do you know anyone here?"
Zhong Xiaoqin: "Gu Gu, don't worry. Xiao Yu has been in the education industry all these years, and he occasionally goes to business gatherings. Maybe he knows someone there."
When Chen Yu got off work, Zhong Xiaoqin came over carrying the cat.
Looking at the cat, Chen Yu suddenly thought of a possibility, "Xiaoqin, do you think it's possible that you can't get pregnant because you're allergic to cat fur?" Ragdoll cats look cute and feel comfortable to pet, but they do have a lot of fur and shed a lot.
One opening line left Zhong Xiaoqin speechless. Her arms, which were holding the cat, stiffened slightly. She didn't know whether to put the cat down or pet it a few more times. "Surely not?"
"Never mind if it's because of it, just put the cat back at your mom's for the next two months. I'll have someone thoroughly clean the house! If that doesn't work, get the dog out too. Wenwen's going back to her parents' house the day after tomorrow; let her take the dog with her." Once Chen Yu made a decision, the two women usually wouldn't object. Rich people have that kind of confidence. Even though domestic violence videos frequently went viral in later generations, some people still married abusive men. Were they after his "Peng Yuyan" face?
"Alright then." Zhong Xiaoqin was still a little reluctant to part with the adorable kitten, stroking it a few times before realizing she had something to discuss with Chen Yu. "Brother Xiaoyu, do you know anyone at the Depu Bilingual Kindergarten next to Junyue Mansion?" She briefly explained Xu Ziyan's situation to Chen Yu. Chen Yu nodded. "I know the principal there, but Xiaoqin, let me make this clear beforehand: when we have a child, I won't send him to a bilingual kindergarten. Being so strict during early childhood is pointless; it only deprives him of a childhood! Those who have a childhood can use it to heal a lifetime of hardships, while others have to spend their entire lives healing from their childhood. You should understand this. Gu Jia's decisions aren't necessarily right; I'm telling you this now."
"If I still want to go to this kindergarten, I'll contact Principal Li. He'll still give me face."
Zhong Xiaoqin hesitated, "Then I'll ask Gu Jia again."
After consulting with Gu Jia and explaining Chen Yu's concerns, Zhong Xiaoqin confirmed the issue with Chen Yu and ultimately resolved Xu Ziyan's schooling problem.