Chapter 47 Xiao Bing Has To Die (1/2)
Xiao Bing came to Li Chunlan's ward after finishing the busy noon rush. Sitting and talking with Li Chunlan, he could see that Li Chunlan was in good spirits, especially after hearing that the business of the Xiaoxiao Noodle House was so hot after being managed by Xiao Bing. She looked even better after hearing this.
Xiao Bing saw that Li Chunlan was happy so he proposed his idea of an expansion. After hearing this, Li Chunlan was silent for a moment. Xiao Bing thought that Li Chunlan was unwilling to expand the noodle house. He hurriedly said, ”Maybe I was too eager to suggest this. It's only a suggestion. If you don't like it, just forget it.”
”It's okay.” Li Chunlan looked at Xiao Bing with a face of relief and sighed, ”Young people dare to think and dare to do things. When my husband was young, he was like you, so he was able to start from nothing. Although I am old, my thoughts keep pace with the times. You're right, taking advantage of the current momentum, it's really a good time to expand. I'll check and see if I have enough money. If I don't, I could borrow some, or loan some from the bank…”
”Don't worry about the money.” Xiao Bing said with a smile, ”Auntie Li, I have also earned a lot of money in the army over the past few years. How about this, I will pay the money. When the noodle shop makes more money and earns enough to pay me back, I will take it back then.”
”How can I do that?” Li Chunlan frowned and refused, ”That's the money you worked so hard to earn. Although business is booming now, I can't let you put all your money into my business. What if an accident happens? I can't be so selfish... Lil Bin, you don't have to worry about it. I'll just go to the bank for a loan, and there's not much interest anyway.”
Xiao Bing laughed, ”Auntie Li, it is you who shouldn't worry about it. If I just keep my money to myself, it means nothing. On the contrary, our noodle house is enjoying such a great momentum that it is a good time to expand. What about this, I will put the money in. Consider it as my share. What do you think? Hmmm... the Xiaoxiao Noodle House is in such a good condition now. It may be able to do much better in the future. You won't be reluctant to let me take up the shares, will you?”
Li Chunlan laughed, ”You boy, what are you talking about... But your proposal is quite good. If you really want to invest, you can have a stake in it. We can work out the assets of the noodle house and your share in it when you have time. Then we can sign an equity agreement. However, I'm telling you that if you lose your money, I'm not the one to be blamed.”
Xiao Bing smiled, ”Auntie, don't worry. I am confident that I've got good judgment.”
Li Chunlan laughed, ”You can be in charge of all these things, the expansion, the recruitment of new employees. You guys have been super busy for the last couple of days. I'll double your salary this month.”
Xiao Bing laughed, ”Our big boss is so generous. I'll tell them when I get back.”
Li Chunlan laughed, ”Come on, don't flatter me. Don't forget, you are also one of the owners of this noodle house in the future. My body is getting worse and worse, and Xiaoxiao has put her energy on studying. Her sister only comes back a few times a year. The Xiaoxiao Noodle House is my lifelong dream and their father's dream too, and all of it is entrusted to you...”
Xiao Bing agreed and suddenly felt that their expectations of him had suddenly become heavy. The Xiaoxiao Noodle House was not only an ordinary restaurant but also the lifelong dream of the parents of the Su family. Although Su Xiaoxiao's father had died, his dream was inherited by Li Chunlan. Now, Li Chunlan had delivered their dream to his own hands. This was their trust in him. Of course, he definitely must live up to their trust, and it was also a kind of compensation for the Su family.
Xiao Bing chatted with Li Chunlan for a while about the expansion. But he didn't tell her about Su Xiaoxiao's fever. He didn't return to the noodle house after coming out of the hospital but instead went straight to the vegetable market.
Xiao Bing received a phone call from Yezi when he just walked to the entrance of the vegetable market. After the phone was connected, Yezi asked with a faint smile, ”Brother Bing, why didn't you go to the noodle house during the day? I brought my classmates to join us for lunch at noon. I heard that Xiaoxiao was ill?”
Xiao Bing said with a wry smile, ”Yes, she had a fever and couldn't even go to class today.”
”Oh, you take good care of Xiaoxiao then.”
”Hey, are you jealous?”
Yezi chuckled, ”No, seriously. Now, auntie is still in the hospital. Xiaoxiao is the only one at home. You are the only man in that family. You should take good care of her. I can understand.”
Xiao Bing was touched in his heart.
”My family asked me to invite you to dinner today. I turned it down for you, and we'll talk about it when you're not busy.”
Xiao Bing thought for a moment and said, ”I should have time tomorrow.”
”Okay, when you confirm the time tomorrow, I'll let them know. This time you were able to invite Mr. Zhang to cure my dad's illness. Our whole family is very grateful to you. He couldn't get out of bed earlier, so he didn't invite you. Today he looks much better than before in every way, so he specially invited you to come over for a simple meal to thank you in person.”
Xiao Bing laughed, ”If there are no special circumstances tomorrow, I will definitely go.”
”If you can confirm it tomorrow, call me and I'll pick you up.”
”Oh, I'm going to see my future father-in-law, do I have to prepare some gifts?”