Chapter 9 Little Sweet Brother An Jinbei

  Six years later——

  "An Qi'er, do you have to go back? Don't you like it here?" Li Jie held An Qi'er's hand tightly, thinking that over the past six years, if not for An Qi'er's strategic planning, her small clothing stall would not have expanded into a chain of specialty stores. Thinking about this, Li Jie did not want An Qi'er to leave.

  An Qi'er also found it difficult, after some thought, she still felt that she should tell the truth to Li Jie, "Li Jie, I'm really sorry"

  I have to go back home because of my dad's old friend, Mr. Wu, who has asked for my help. After my dad went bankrupt, he was the only one who remembered our friendship and gave us a substantial amount of living expenses so that we wouldn't be left with nothing. He is also willing to help me settle my dad's affairs after his passing. In order to repay him and because of my dad and their brotherly bond, I should hurry back to help him.

  As he spoke to the emotional part, An Qi'er's eyes were filled with tears, and he choked excitedly: "Now that he is in trouble, if I don't lend a hand, my conscience will be uneasy for life. It's really not worth it, Li Jie, I just want my heart to be at peace."

  Sister Li saw that An Qi'er had said so much, if she still forced him, it would seem that she didn't understand the situation. She patted An Qi'er's hand with a deep understanding, "Qi'er, I know you're a person who repays kindness, although I'll miss you dearly, but I also can't delay your future."

  An Qi'er didn't want Li Jie to misunderstand her meaning, and hastily said: "Li Jie, it's not because of work that I ——"

  "Understood, I see what you mean," Lisi hinted to An Qi'er to continue listening. "I thought about it again just now, and I realized that I was being too selfish. Your abilities are not limited to this clothing store alone; you're a promising person who should return to the country to make good use of your talents, otherwise, it would be a waste of the several years you spent studying."

  An Qi'er burst into tears, hugging Li Jie and holding back her sobs. "Li Jie, you're really my benefactor! If it wasn't for your support, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to complete my studies. Thank you!"

  Sister Li patted An Qi'er's back, quickly wiping away the tears from her own eyes, and said with a big smile: "Alright, don't make it so sad, I can't take this kind of scene. You must work hard, go back and do well for me. If you don't do well, then don't come back to see me. Understand? I'm still counting on you to do well in the country, earn a lot of money and invest in building a factory for me."

  "It's me, Sister Li, I guarantee I won't disappoint" An Qi'er firmly wanted to give a military salute, but was laughed at by Sister Li and hastily stopped by her outstretched hand.

  "Women, women, they're all chattering sparrows, sigh...". An Jinbei pretended to be very melancholic, shaking his head and sighing.

  "Almost forgot about our lovely Jin Bei, she must be angry. Come on, I'll treat you today, let's consider it a farewell gift for you two." Lisi said as she opened her arms to coax Jin Bei over for a hug.

  Jin Bei also cooperated and ran over to give Li Jie a hug, occasionally rubbing her neck with his head, "Li Mama, I'm going to miss you so much"

  "Then just stay here and be a son to me, let your mom go back home and give birth to another one instead."

  Sister Li spoke, An Qi'er shook her head in fear and refused: "No way, I'm Jin Bei's real mom, Jin Bei can't leave me" After finishing speaking, she withdrew her outstretched hands, feeling that she was too rude.

  "Hehe, Qi'er, sometimes I even think you're like Jinbei's daughter. Do you think so, Jinbei?" Jinbei, who was being held in Lisi's arms, looked up at the ceiling with a big man-like expression and let out a sigh, saying: "Qi'er, when will you grow up and learn not to be so dependent on me?"

  "An Jinbei, get down here!" was shouted by An Qi'er, her face red with anger, trying to put on a stern motherly demeanor to intimidate the increasingly arrogant little guy.

  An Jinbei wasn't afraid at all, but instead stuck out her tongue and made a face at An Qi'er. Then she turned to Li Jie with a pitiful expression, nuzzled her head into Li Jie's shoulder, and said "Li Mama, Mama is being mean to me again, I'm so scared"

  Sister Li's face turned stern, and she touched An Jinbei's chubby cheek, scolding An Qi'er in dissatisfaction: "Qi'er, if I see you being cruel to Jinbei again, I won't let you take him out."

  "Sister Li, don't be deceived by this stinky little brat, he's a master of changing his face!" An Qi'er glared at An Jinbei, who would occasionally turn back to stick out her tongue or blow a saucy kiss, making her teeth ache with hatred. She thought that facing such a devilish son, her image as an evil mother was already established in front of everyone, alas, how unjust!

  "Alright, after you get back and settle everything, don't forget to find a husband for Lianhua. I heard there's a popular matchmaking show in the country called 'If Not You, Then Who', why not sign her up? If she finds a suitable husband, let her get married already! She's almost thirty and still single, this makes me worry about what face I'll have when I meet her father in the future."

  "Aunt Lan, this matter of emotions can't be too aimless in searching. Besides, as the old saying goes, a good meal isn't afraid of being late, right?" An Qi'er tried to comfort Aunt Lan, but also didn't want to hurt Liu Lianhua's self-esteem.

  Ke Lan's aunt didn't care about Liu Lianhua's face, and with a look of hatred, she said, "I'm afraid that even if this pot of rice is cooked for too long, it will still be rotten. As long as the other party has a clean family background and a stable job, I really wish I could prepare a dowry for Lianhua now."

  Liu Lianhua really couldn't take it anymore and retorted, "Mom, you should focus on preparing your own dowry first. You've remarried and become the wife of that blue monster. In the future, even if you go to find my dad, he won't recognize you."

  "Liu Lianhua has told you how many times, people with names are called Jerry. This stepfather of yours is not bad to you either, why do you always target him?" Lan's aunt was very protective of her husband.

  "Alas, with a stepfather comes a stepmother. I'm better off leaving, out of sight, out of mind." Yulianhua said as she walked out of the house, too lazy to care about Lan's anger.

  Lan's aunt sighed and said, "Qier, why does she hate me so much for remarrying? You should understand, when I first brought her here, everything was unfamiliar and scary. It was Jerry who quietly took care of us mother and daughter, and he has been devoted to me all these years. I think he is the happiness I deserve in my second half of life."

  "Grandma Lan, I'm also your happiness." An Jinbei came over in time and playfully teased Grandma Lan.

  Aunt Lan immediately smiled and hugged An Jinbei, kissing her repeatedly. "An Jinbei is still the best, a hundred times better than you, Lianhua! Alas, I don't know when you'll be able to bring back your own child for me to see."

  An Qi'er felt a bit indignant for Liu Lianghua, but couldn't say anything too stiff, so she could only encourage her: "Lan auntie, you and I should both believe that our sister will definitely marry a good husband who truly loves and cares for her in the future. Our sister is such a good person, heaven won't have any reason not to grant her a happy marriage."

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