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Chapter 470: Chapter 470 The Cat Cries Over the Mouse - False Compassion.
"To be honest, I’m a little uncertain about the future, I don’t know how successful I will be. As long as I’m able to manage the breeding farm well right now, that’s enough for me."
If it weren’t for Tong Yao’s help, he wouldn’t have been able to start the breeding farm. Given that the business isn’t flourishing yet, he couldn’t openly express any grand aspirations or future plans.
The key focus right now should be managing the breeding farm well.
The last thing he wants is to let down Tong Yao’s trust in him. Significant money has been invested into the farm. If it fails, it would spell disaster for the Tong Family.
Tong Yao understood Gu Hongwei’s thoughts, but out of curiosity she asked, "Suppose the breeding farm makes a decent amount of money, would you settle for that, or would you try branching out into other fields?"
Gu Hongwei pondered for a while and nodded, "I do have some plans. But they would require a significant amount of investment, that’s why it’s essential to get the breeding farm off the ground first. Otherwise, all this planning would be for naught."
Tong Yao’s eyes lit up again, "I believe in you, keep it up. Oh, and shave your beard tomorrow. You’re a young man, don’t make yourself look like a mid-aged uncle. How are you gonna find a girlfriend looking like that?"
It was a pity for someone with such good looks not to make the most of it, Tong Yao couldn’t stand it any longer.
Gu Hongwei felt slightly awkward, "Lately, I’ve been so focused on farming that I’ve neglected my appearance."
After saying that, he chuckled lightly and added, "With my current situation, even if I find a girlfriend, it’d be like leading her into hardship. I doubt anyone would be interested."
He was poor and had no time to date. If he were a woman, he definitely wouldn’t fancy a man like himself.
"Well, that’s not necessarily true. Xiaohui has always liked you. She even tried to write you a letter before. Haven’t you noticed the way she looks at you is slightly different?" Perhaps she hadn’t completely sobered up from last night’s drink yet, Tong Yao started gossiping.
Gu Hongwei was somewhat surprised, "Have you misunderstood something?"
Why would Si Xiaohui be into him?
"Surely you haven’t overlooked it all this time?" Tong Yao laughed and shook her head, "Xiaohui liking you isn’t something new."
"..." Seeing that Tong Yao wasn’t joking, Gu Hongwei shook his head slightly, "I’ve always seen her as the girl next door, I didn’t pay much attention."
With family financial constraints, Gu Hongwei had been focusing on his studies and didn’t have the time to think about anything else.
He certainly never expected that Si Xiaohui was into him. After all, the situation at the Si Family was pretty good these past few years. If Si Xiaohui doesn’t make a scene, she can easily pick and choose her future partner and live comfortably.
Tong Yao curiously asked, "If you were aware of Xiaohui’s feelings earlier, could there have been a chance for you two?"
Gu Hongwei shook his head decisively, "I just perceive her as the girl next door, it’s nothing more than that. I have no plans to get married until I have my career sorted. Specifically, I wouldn’t consider marriage before I turn thirty."
Even if he thinks about it, he definitely won’t consider Si Xiaohui, Gu Hongwei has a negative impression towards her.
"Call me ridiculous, but I think being around women distracts me too much. If I get into a relationship, I might go a little crazy for love." This phrase, Gu Hongwei learned from Tong Yao. He hasn’t had any romantic relationships yet, but if he were to be involved in one, he might really become infatuated.
Gu Hongwei’s statement made Tong Yao laugh. It was hard to imagine Hongwei being dizzy with love, but thinking of Si Chen, her laugh faded instantly.
Thinking about it, Si Chen sacrificed everything in their divorce agreement and left it all to her. This kind of behavior kind of sounds love crazy, doesn’t it?
The more she thought about it, the funnier it seemed, she didn’t prolong the topic, "It’s getting late, get some sleep earlier. Even if you don’t have a partner, don’t make yourself look like an old man, a young man needs to have energy."
"Yeah."
Gu Hongwei nodded and smiled, "You should also go to bed early."
Tong Yao walked back to her room yawning, thinking she would definitely sleep in the next morning. However, the next morning, the continuous chirping of the chickens woke her up.
She got up and found out that Yaohui had changed the doghouse for the dog. She didn’t realize the kittens occupying the dog’s house until she asked for information, leading to a big fight between them and the dog in the morning.
Considering the fact that little Xiaohua was about to give birth, Yaohui decided to change the doghouse instead.
Her parents weren’t too troubled here. Raising cats and dogs and fishing was perfect for them. Tong Yao didn’t focus too much on these little things.
When Jian Jun and Liu Sanwa returned from feeding the chickens and ducks, they greeted Tong Yao cheerfully. She stretched and asked them to see if the television was working.
They had installed the antenna yesterday, however, Jian Jun and Liu Sanwa got too drunk to watch TV.
"It works, Sister Yaoyao, come watch the TV drama. It’s ’Spring Ring Goes to the Countryside’." Jian Jun turned on the television and excitedly ran to the door to ask Tong Yao to come inside to watch the drama.
Tong Yao walked inside laughing. After watching for a bit, Wen Yun cooked breakfast. After they finished eating, Tong Yao got into her car and left for Kyoto.
With her parents not at home, Tong Yao had nothing to do being alone in the house, so she asked the driver to take her straight to the milk tea shop.
Upon seeing Tong Yao, Deng Wenwen was very excited and began to complain right away, "Sister Yaoyao, it’s good that you’re here. The shop opposite us is clearly targeting us. They started a promotion and from yesterday till now, our shop hasn’t had a single order."
If it wasn’t for the fact that the other shop had more employees, Wenwen might have started a fight.
"What kind of promotion are they running?" Tong Yao was taken aback. Lin Man had only been married for a few days and she couldn’t sit still?
"They’re advertising a ’newly-weds promotion’ or something. I have no idea where they got the idea from. They’re selling their milk tea for only two cents a cup. They must not even be covering their costs right?" Wenwen grumbled, "I am beginning to doubt their sanity."
Tong Yao scoffed, "How long is this promotion going to run?"
"That’s the most ridiculous part. They haven’t specified an end date. If they keep going like this, aren’t we gonna lose money as well?"
Why should they have to lose money just because Lin Man wanted to cut costs for her marriage? It’s infuriating.
"They’re not celebrating their marriage. They want to use this opportunity to do harm to our business, as a warning."
Lin Man’s intentions were all too clear, it was as if she had posted them on the front door of the tea store.
Right as she was thinking about it, Lin Man walked in, looking arrogant in her high heels. Wenwen rolled her eyes and was about to shoo her away when Tong Yao stopped her.
"Get me a cup of milk tea." Lin Man ordered imperiously.
Tong Yao gestured to Wenwen, "Make her a cup."
Although Wenwen was reluctant, she went and asked, "What flavor do you want?"
"I’m here to support my cousin’s business, I don’t care about the flavor. Just give me the most expensive one." Lin Man replied.
"The wolf gives respects to the chicken, has no good intentions. Crocodile tears." Wenwen muttered under her breath while making the milk tea.
"Lin Man, are you planning on bankrupting Shi Yan right after marrying him?" Tong Yao asked curiously.
"What do you mean?" Lin Man raised an eyebrow, "Tong Yao, are you just jealous because I married a better man than you did, is that why you’re so bitter?"
