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Chapter 234: Chapter 234: The Welfare Institute
Facing Ye Xunhuan’s invitation, Mei Hanqing rolled her eyes seductively, "Watching a movie is just an excuse, you really just want to sleep with me, don’t you?"
Ye Xunhuan’s face turned completely dark, as the lady in front of him really dared to say anything, totally indifferent to the distinction between decency and vulgarity!
For a moment, faced with Mei Hanqing, Ye Xunhuan found himself at a loss for words.
After so many years of never knowing what frustration felt like, Ye Xunhuan finally experienced it again.
It’s not the gangsters you have to worry about, it’s the cultured ones, and what’s more, this gangster is a woman, a stunningly beautiful woman.
Now Ye Xunhuan felt that Qin Muge’s naughtiness was nothing compared to Mei Hanqing’s, it was like petty filth meeting monumental filth!
"Alright, you win!" Ye Xunhuan said helplessly.
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan’s words, Mei Hanqing giggled coquettishly.
"However, if you really fancy me, you can pursue me, I’ll give you a chance!" Mei Hanqing tempted, "As long as you win me over, I’ll let you have your way with me!"
Temptation, blatant temptation!
"Really?" Ye Xunhuan’s eyes shone with eagerness!
"Of course!"
"But I already have little Rou Rou, wouldn’t that be inappropriate?" Ye Xunhuan showed a hesitant expression, "I can’t possibly turn into Chen Shimei, can I!"
As he spoke, Ye Xunhuan seemed to think of something and his face changed again, he spoke with excitement, "Right, I could be Wei Xiaobao!"
"That would solve everything!"
This time, Mei Hanqing was the one left speechless; she had just been speaking casually, but judging by his reaction, he seemed to be taking it seriously.
After exchanging a few more light-hearted jokes, Ye Xunhuan felt that he had bridged the gap somewhat with Mei Hanqing and steered the conversation towards the main issue, "You just mentioned you had some matters to attend to, can I help you with anything?"
"You?" A look of hesitation crossed Mei Hanqing’s face!
"If it’s inconvenient then forget it!" Ye Xunhuan, having noticed the change in Mei Hanqing’s expression, spoke softly, "But I could talk to Director Qiu about finding someone else to take care of the racecourse duties!"
"It would be a pity not to work together with you though!"
"Do you have the time?" Mei Hanqing asked softly.
"I might not have time for others, but for you, how could I not?" Ye Xunhuan said with a wink and a nudge.
Mei Hanqing gave Ye Xunhuan a charmingly exasperated look, "Smooth talker, but if you truly have the time, then maybe you can be of use, although it might require some effort on your part!"
"To help you, it’s not just effort I’d put in, I’d even spill blood if it’s necessary!" Ye Xunhuan declared earnestly.
He projected the image of a man ready to brave any danger for her sake, scaling mountains or diving into vats of oil.
"Then let’s go now!"
"Now?" Ye Xunhuan was taken aback, "But we’re supposed to be working, aren’t we?"
"No problem!" Mei Han casually remarked, "As long as you finish your own work, Director Qiu won’t inquire into other matters, and besides, she doesn’t even know what we are up to!"
As she said this, Mei Hanqing gave Ye Xunhuan a cheeky wink.
"Deal!" Ye Xunhuan agreed without hesitation, "Skipping work for a beauty, it’s worth it!"
"Stop chatting up and come on!"
Saying this, Mei Hanqing grabbed her bag and headed straight for the office exit.
Ye Xunhuan, without questioning, followed right after her.
"Do you have a car?" Mei Hanqing asked Ye Xunhuan, looking somewhat embarrassed.
"Yes!" Ye Xunhuan looked at Mei Hanqing with some confusion and said, "What’s up?"
"This way we don’t have to squeeze onto the bus or subway!"
Ye Xunhuan was taken aback, "You don’t have a car?"
Mei Hanqing nodded.
Ye Xunhuan looked at Mei Hanqing with some surprise. Although he didn’t know how much she earned every month, he was certain it wasn’t low. She must be earning at least a million a year, yet she didn’t own a car, which surprised him.
Moreover, Mei Hanqing was the head of the public relations department. Generally speaking, she should be out and about often. How could she not have a car?
"Is it so strange that I don’t have a car?" Mei Hanqing seemed to perceive the thoughts within Ye Xunhuan’s heart.
"No," Ye Xunhuan shook his head. "I’m just curious. Logically, with your annual salary, buying a car shouldn’t be a problem, you..."
Mei Hanqing’s expression slowly darkened, and a shade of melancholy showed in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it!
Seeing that Mei Hanqing didn’t mention the reason, Ye Xunhuan felt it would be impolite to ask further!
Upon arriving at the parking lot, Ye Xunhuan took out his car keys, unlocked the car with the electronic fob, sat down in the car, and then turned to Mei Hanqing to ask, "What are we going to do?"
"Buy an air conditioner!"
"Buy an air conditioner?" Ye Xunhuan was taken aback again. "Is that the thing you mentioned?"
"Of course!" Mei Hanqing insisted firmly, "Let’s go, to Tianyu Department Store on Fulu Street. They have a promotion, and today is the last day!"
Ye Xunhuan didn’t say much; he just headed straight for Tianyu Department Store.
After arriving at Tianyu Department Store with Mei Hanqing, she went directly to the appliance section. It seemed she had already decided which one to buy. When they got there, Mei Hanqing immediately ordered an air conditioner.
However, the number of units ordered left Ye Xunhuan somewhat unable to accept it at the moment, because Mei Hanqing ordered twenty air conditioners, spending almost eighty thousand yuan.
What is this woman buying so many air conditioners for?
To resell?
Under Ye Xunhuan’s puzzled gaze, Mei Hanqing then had them delivered directly to Jiangzhong City’s First Welfare Institute and then asked Ye Xunhuan to drive to Jiangzhong City’s First Welfare Institute!
Jiangzhong City’s First Welfare Institute was located in the western suburbs of Jiangzhong City, an area that had been barren for many years. It was near the countryside, with a small market acting as the essential thoroughfare for getting into Jiangzhong.
Jiangzhong City’s First Welfare Institute had always been the poorest in the city, with the worst facilities and living environment. Life there was very tight!
Fortunately, since it lay on the main route into Jiangzhong from the western suburbs, truck drivers often stopped there to eat before entering the city. Some trucks weren’t allowed in the city during the day, so the drivers might have to wait at the market until evening. The market’s hustle and bustle spurred the surrounding industries, particularly the food industry, providing an additional source of income for the children of the welfare institute, making their lives somewhat easier.
In this market, you could always see children of various ages waiting outside popular restaurants. When customers finished their meals, the children darted in swiftly to collect left behind beer bottles, cans, and so on.
And these children were essentially from Jiangzhong City’s First Welfare Institute.
After collecting the bottles, they would sell them directly to the recycling station. It’s fair to say that the kids from the welfare institute were regulars at the recycling station.
The money they got from selling was handed over to the head of the institute, penny by penny. The head of the institute always looked at these sensible children with a smile full of guilt.
Every child at Jiangzhong City’s First Welfare Institute had grown up this way, contributing their modest efforts to this impoverished family.
As the car drew closer to the welfare institute, scenes from the past slowly surfaced in Mei Hanqing’s mind, causing her eyes to redden slightly!
This place left her with many bittersweet and painful childhood memories. Every time she came here, the painful memories buried deeply in her heart would immediately resurface.
"Can you drive faster?" Mei Hanqing couldn’t help but urge him.
Ye Xunhuan glanced at Mei Hanqing without saying much and just nodded.
