55 Yousre Far More Cunning Than a Capitalis (2/2)

”Alright, you'll have all my time tonight,” chuckled Mei Yangyang.

Wang Fangfang had followed her into the shop. ”Stop wasting your time here, make a decision and start afresh,” An Xiaoning said bluntly, as Wang Fangfang seemed to have something to say.

”Cousin, I was chased out of his house, and I'm almost penniless. Could you lend me some money?”

”No. The money is just going to vanish after I lend it to you, I'll never get it back. Besides, I think you need a reality check. Do you really think it's such a big deal that you're pregnant? I don't care who Shi Shaochuan has an affair with, but of all people, it had to be you. You betrayed me and yet you still have the cheek to be so shameless as to seek help from me. I wouldn't have agreed to let you move in with the Shi family if it hadn't been for the fact that the rental for the house you rented was too expensive and that I had sympathized with you. Yangyang, please send her out.”

An Xiaoning walked towards the washroom, and by the time she came out, Wang Fangfang was nowhere to be found.

”It really puzzles me. How dare she have the audacity to appear before me?” An Xiaoning groused while sitting on the chair and going through the accounts book.

”Exactly. I really thought you were going to lend her some money earlier on, Sis. Well, because I've always thought you were really amiable.”

”I am amiable, but it depends on who I'm facing. I'm no pushover, I won't let just anyone try their luck with me.” Suddenly reminded of the recruiting matter, An Xiaoning asked, ”Has there been anyone who came forth to apply for the position?”

”There was a girl who came this morning, and I told her to start work tomorrow.” Mei Yangyang showed her a photo on her phone, and continued, ”Her name is Xu Jingwen and she's 19 this year. She seems rather bubbly and eloquent. Amongst all the applicants, she's the one I'm most certain about. I just think she's really great at promoting. She said she was planning to stay at the store in the future and be in charge of opening it in the morning. She also mentioned that she would be bringing her luggage along to work tomorrow.”

”That's great, you may arrive at work at a later time from now on. We'll still have to hire someone to fill another position, though.”

”It's going to be peak season soon. Don't worry, Sis, I've been on the lookout. I'll hire another applicant if I think she makes the cut.”

”Alright.”

The night arrived and it was time for closing. An Xiaoning brought Mei Yangyang along for a meal of hotpot.

After they arrived at the first floor of the restaurant, many of the other patrons requested for a photo with An Xiaoning upon recognizing her as Jin Qingyan's wife. An Xiaoning was rather friendly and politely conceded to their requests.

”Sis, you're just like a celebrity,” said an awestruck Mei Yangyang.

Picking up a meatball with her chopsticks, An Xiaoning answered, ”Celebrity? Nah, I don't think so. Yangyang, have you thought of bringing your mother to the renowned hospitals? Perhaps they could successfully treat her condition.”

”I've brought her to one before, but the doctor said she would remain as such for the rest of her life. If there was still a glimmer of hope, we would've tried our best to send my mother for treatment, no matter what it took,” explained Mei Yangyang with a shake of her head.

”Feel free to ask me for help wherever it's due, I'll be sure to try my best.”

”Alright. It's a blessing to have met you.”

An Xiaoning replied with a smile, ”Likewise. Hurry, eat up.”

After they finished eating, An Xiaoning looked out of the window and saw Mo Li being pushed to the ground. Staring wide-eyed at the scene before her, she realied it was Sun Weiwei who had pushed her. Not only did she bring her ever-present assistant, but she had also brought along four big and burly bodyguards.

An Xiaoning whipped her phone out to take a photo of what she had just witnessed and exited the restaurant with Mei Yangyang after getting the tab. They then walked towards them.

Mo Li tried with all her might to stand up, but she had her hand stuck beneath Sun Weiwei's foot, which the latter vigorously twisted. It must have been a serious matter, severe enough for Sun Weiwei to become irrational and behave in that boorish manner in public, with no qualms about her image.

”Miss Sun, you're a huge celebrity. Word is going to spread fast to the tabloids about you bringing your bodyguards along to subject a poor lady to such treatment in public.”

Upon the sight of An Xiaoning, the tension on Sun Weiwei's face began to ease, and she appeared a little more relaxed as she moved her foot away. Glaring at Mo Li with a deathly cold stare, she threatened, ”You better be sensible and get lost from my sight. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless.”