When Guo Xuyang returned to the provincial capital, it was already past eight in the evening.
“Brother Li, here's a little trinket for you to fiddle with.”
Guo Xuyang handed a small ornament to Li Shun.
“Manager Guo, this really shouldn't be accepted.” Li Shun quickly refused.
“We’re like brothers, take it. You’ve had a tiring day. Have dinner and get some rest early later.”
Li Shun took the ornament and quickly said, “Thank you, Manager Guo. Are you going to the hospital or home now?”
“Let’s go to the hospital. Find a place to eat first, and after dinner, you can drop me off at the hospital entrance and head back with Xiao Yun.”
“Understood, Manager Guo.”
It had been a fulfilling day. By the time Guo Xuyang arrived at the hospital, Xiao Hong and Xiao Bao were already asleep.
Li Xiaolu and Gao Yuan were chatting idly when they saw Guo Xuyang arrive, and they quickly got up to greet him.
“Manager Guo, why are you here again at this hour?”
“I just came back from Xiao Hong’s parents’ place. I came to check in. Was Xiao Bao good today?”
“He was okay, didn’t cry much. We had the umbilical cord residue removed and took him for vaccinations.”
“Vaccinations at such a young age?”
“Yes. Vaccines need to be administered early. You’ll have to get these vaccinations until you’re six years old. They’re required for daycare and school enrollment later on.”
“You two are the professionals, so do what you think is best. Did my mom and them come today?”
“Many people came today. Auntie arrived and was soon taken away by Li Minxi, who said that too many people would disrupt Xiao Bao’s rest.”
“Alright. Thank you for your hard work. Since Xiao Bao is asleep, you two should get some rest early too.”
“We’re not tired yet, we’ll sleep later. You should rest early if you’re tired,” Li Xiaolu said with a smile.
“I am indeed a bit weary today. You two carry on chatting. I’m going to rest.”
Guo Xuyang said this and returned to the adjacent room. He fell asleep shortly after lying down.
“Manager Guo is so generous! He rewards us fifty thousand yuan for a night’s overtime. That’s almost half a year’s salary for us.”
Li Xiaolu said to Gao Yuan. She was referring to the reward Old Li received the previous night for working overtime to carve jade bracelets.
“That job must have been difficult, right? I’ve seen it on videos before; those bracelets require several intricate steps to complete. Not to mention necklaces. Stringing beads one by one must take a lot of effort. This requires the skill of a master craftsman. Otherwise, it wouldn't be finished overnight. Fifty thousand is really not much,” Gao Yuan said.
“When will I ever earn fifty thousand in a single night?” Li Xiaolu mused, resting her chin in her hand.
“Didn’t Li Minxi say today that making millions a year in car sales is also quite easy?”
“I wouldn’t want to do car sales, having to smile all the time and deal with people’s moods.”
“Do you remember what Manager Guo said to you when he first met you? Why don’t you try it?”
“You’re going to get me killed.” Li Xiaolu quickly glanced at Xiao Hong and whispered fiercely at Gao Yuan. “I don’t want to go back to the hospital again.”
“You always want what you don’t have. Focus on doing your current job well first. I think this job is quite good now, and it’s not tiring. Sister-in-law Xiao Hong is also very nice. A lot of people are taking care of one baby, and the work is done as if it were child’s play. Did you notice how harmonious everyone is? I really wonder what methods Manager Guo uses.”
“Yes. I was going to say the same thing. These people get along like actual sisters, and they’re all beautiful. I used to be quite confident about my figure. But seeing them, I realized that my proud physique doesn’t hold a candle to theirs. And Li Minxi is the chairperson of a film and television group, much more impressive than us.”
“That’s why we should be content with what we have. Let’s just do our nursing jobs steadily,” Gao Yuan said.
“Those celebrities came along today too. I even secretly took a few photos. Do you think they are also Manager Guo’s wives?” Li Xiaolu asked.
“I don’t know. Perhaps they came with Li Minxi.”
“Do you think Manager Guo really has over two hundred billion?”
“I’d say it’s more than that. Didn’t you notice the bracelet on Sister-in-law Xiao Hong’s wrist? You should look it up online yourself.”
“What do you mean?” Li Xiaolu asked, pulling out her phone to search.
“God.” She suddenly covered her mouth. “This can’t be real, can it?”
“I believe it’s not fake. Did you hear what Manager Guo asked Xia Li this morning?”
“Yes. If all this is true, wouldn't he have given away hundreds of millions?” Li Xiaolu still couldn’t believe it.
“What do you think would happen if I married Manager Guo?”
“Have you forgotten what Li Minxi told us? Don’t think about frivolous things; just do your job. Otherwise, we wouldn’t even be able to keep this job.”
“That’s true. Manager Guo already has so many women, I don’t know how he manages it. Do you think he has that much energy?” Li Xiaolu started gossiping again.
“You’re such a tease. If you get pregnant, won’t you be less tired?” Gao Yuan said with a laugh.
“No wonder so many women are pregnant. You’re really clever.” Li Xiaolu secretly gave Gao Yuan a thumbs-up.
While the two were whispering, Xiao Hong’s parents were also awake.
“Why is there so much? Did he give us the wrong card?” Wang Xukun looked at the card in his hand.
He had woken up that afternoon, and Zhang Jingyi had handed him the card, telling him to check the balance at the ATM downstairs. He had been shocked.
“Look at the bracelets and necklaces he gave us, and you’ll know. It won’t be wrong. We thought we were quite generous, but young Guo is even more generous than us,” Zhang Jingyi said.
“Xiao Hong has really fallen into a nest of fortune, just like the nanny said this morning.”
“This Guo Xuyang is no ordinary person. I invited him to dinner at noon today, and after that, he helped me carry four boxes of National Spirit liquor and four cartons of cigarettes home. He also gave me a few ornaments, saying that since he was in a hurry this time, he’d give me a ‘Nine Sons Bringing Fortune’ ornament when he returned. Oh, and there were two pieces of meat. I’ve already stewed some of the lamb and brought it over. Try it and see how it is?”
As Wang Xukun spoke, he opened the food container and poured a bowl of clear broth.
“It smells delicious. It must be very tasty.” Zhang Jingyi sniffed.
“Yes. I drank three bowls at home before coming. You try it first.” Wang Xukun handed the clear broth to Zhang Jingyi.
“Drink slowly, be careful it’s hot.”
Zhang Jingyi took a sip and couldn’t stop, finishing the whole bowl in one go.
“Is it good?”
“It’s delicious. I’ll have another bowl.”
“Have some of this meat too.”
“I won’t. I’ve already eaten quite a bit tonight. I can drink more of this clear broth. It makes my whole body feel comfortable.”
“Then drink more.” Wang Xukun poured her another full bowl.
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