Rebirth of Bloody Romance

Ermaozi frowned, his eyes were like torches, and he continued to talk to the silent Zhong Yuemin. "That guy is really talented. He has made great success in the markets of Hong Kong Island and the mainland. He brought fashionable goods from the prosperous Hong Kong Island, and in the blink of an eye, domestic high-end products became hot-selling. This is really impressive! That guy has spotted the country's desire for foreign exchange. Domestic electric fans, bicycles, rice cookers, and electric kettles have become popular goods. They have been sold out as soon as they were brought in and unloaded from the truck."

"Hello! Hello! Can you hear me? Yuemin, why are you so calm? This is a good business! Over 100 million Hong Kong dollars a year, it's not a small amount." Ermaozi was impatient and kept calling out, fearing that Zhong Yuemin would miss this rare business opportunity.

Zhong Yuemin smiled after hearing this. "I can hear you. Are you jealous?"

Ermaozi responded excitedly. "No, Yuemin, that guy is just an ordinary businessman. What about us? We have money and status now, and we have recruited many talented people. What can't we do?"

Zhong Yuemin raised the corner of his mouth with a hint of joking. "Hey! Ermao, you're starting to get a little cocky now!"

Ermaozi explained anxiously. "Yuemin, didn't you say it before? If you miss the era of wild growth, it will be gone forever!" His voice was full of eagerness and anxiety.

"Haha, you idiot, you're still as impatient as ever." Zhong Yuemin's laughter echoed in the microphone, with a bit of helplessness and doting. "My buddy did say that in the era of barbaric growth, opportunities are fleeting. But don't forget, we need to take steady steps, not blindly follow the trend."

Zhong Yuemin paused for a moment and continued, "That grandson may seem ordinary, but he must have some extraordinary qualities to be able to do such a business. We can't just look at the surface, we have to have a deep understanding of his operating model, his connections, and how he avoids risks. These are not things that can be learned overnight."

"As for the money, status and talent you mentioned, it is true that these are our advantages. But advantages are not to be squandered, but to be used for layout and planning for the longer-term future. We cannot rush into battle just because of momentary jealousy."

Ermaozi's expression gradually became serious after hearing this. He scratched his head, thinking. "Yuemin, you are right. I was too impatient. So what should we do next?"

Zhong Yuemin frowned slightly, his eyes flashing with deep thought. He asked slowly, "What is your cousin's plan? Tell me in detail."

When Ermaozi heard this, he immediately became excited and started to introduce the business. "Yuemin, let me tell you, we are going to do something big! We plan to invest more than 100 million Hong Kong dollars to build a five-story shopping mall. Think about it, that guy can make so much money by doing small things. With our scale, won't we be able to make a lot of money? When the time comes, we..."

"Stop, stop, stop!" Zhong Yuemin suddenly interrupted Ermaozi's excited story, frowning even more tightly. "What did you say? More than 100 million Hong Kong dollars to build a five-story shopping mall? This scale is too petty."

Ermaozi was confused, obviously he didn't expect Zhong Yuemin to react like this. "Yes, Yuemin, is there any problem? This is a decision my cousin made after careful consideration."

Zhong Yuemin shook his head, his eyes revealing an unquestionable firmness. "Ermaozi, go back and tell Yu Guodong that I agree to build a shopping mall. But my request is that if you build it, you should build a big one, at least a 12-story one, no, let's build a 19-story one! Yes, that's what I said, don't be afraid of spending money, let's do something big!"

Ermaozi's eyes widened, he couldn't believe his ears. "Yuemin, you really agree? You want to build a 19-story shopping mall? This...how much money will this cost!"

"Brother, are you short of money? No, you are not short of money."

After saying this, Zhong Yuemin realized that he had raised his voice to the limit, fearing that the idiot on the other end of the line couldn't hear him clearly. The people waiting in line to make calls looked at him as if he was an idiot.

When Zhong Yuemin heard the data coming from the other end of the phone, his voice was filled with disappointment that was hard to conceal. "What? Only 20 a month? This business... should I do it? There's no point in doing this!" There was a bit of dissatisfaction and helplessness in his tone, and he was obviously extremely dissatisfied with the expected profit.

Ermaozi on the other end seemed to sense Zhong Yuemin's dissatisfaction and hurriedly explained, "Yuemin, listen to me, this is just an initial estimate, and..." But before he could finish his words, he was rudely interrupted by Zhong Yuemin.

"Don't say anything, I'm definitely not going to do it. And don't forget about buying the land, that's all." Zhong Yuemin said hurriedly, obviously having lost interest in continuing the discussion. His tone was full of impatience, as if he was annoyed by the waste of every second on this phone call.

However, fate seemed to play a joke on him at this moment. Just as Zhong Yuemin was about to hang up the phone, a busy tone suddenly sounded on the line - the phone was out of money.

Zhong Yuemin was stunned for a moment, then he smiled bitterly and said to himself, "Then I... now I can't even finish my words."

Zhong Yuemin put down the phone and turned around, only to see more than ten people queuing behind him, each of them with a look of "looking at you, you snob" on their face.

Obviously, the content of his conversation had attracted the attention of people around him. But Zhong Yuemin did not feel embarrassed or unhappy about it, but faced it with a relaxed attitude.

Zhong Yuemin smiled and asked, "Brothers, what are you looking at?" There was a boldness and friendliness in his voice, as if he was greeting old friends.

At this time, a middle-aged man with a shaved head and a cigarette in his mouth came over with a grin on his face, blowing smoke rings and said, "Hey, buddy, where are you from? You're better at bragging than me. I've seen people who brag, but I've never seen anyone as good at bragging as you! I give in!" Although his words were teasing, there was no malice in his tone, and it was more like a friendly way of communication.

Another middle-aged man, not wanting to be outdone, said, "Dude, if you didn't have two eggs holding you down, you would have flown away long ago. You're eating rat poison as candy every day!" This sentence caused a burst of laughter from the people around him.

Zhong Yuemin smiled faintly when he heard this. He turned around and looked at the group of people waiting in line. There was no embarrassment or anger in his eyes, but a bit of amusement. He understood that these jokes were just a kind of spice in the life of the market, a way for people to relieve the boredom and dullness of waiting.

"Ha...ha...bros, excuse me for making fun of you." Zhong Yuemin laughed heartily. His voice was loud and magnetic, instantly attracting everyone's attention. "I am a person who loves to dream and brag. But then again, we still have to have dreams. What if they come true?"

There was a hint of self-mockery in Zhong Yuemin's words, but more of it was his infinite vision and confidence for the future.

The middle-aged man with a cigarette in his mouth and a shaved head laughed when he heard this. He patted Zhong Yuemin on the shoulder and said, "Brother, I like your attitude! However, we should know when to brag. Don't brag to the point that you don't even believe it yourself."

Another middle-aged man also said with a smile, "That's right, you're so good at talking that I almost thought I was listening to a crosstalk. But having said that, your personality is quite compatible with mine. Let's have a drink and chat together when we have the chance."

Zhong Yuemin smiled and nodded in agreement. This group of people spoke just like that, without any malice, they were just teasing.

Then, Zhong Yuemin smiled and said to everyone, "Brothers, I'm really sorry to waste your time. Once I finish this call, it will be your turn. You continue to queue up and continue chatting."

Zhong Yuemin finally returned to Zhou Xiaobai and the children. His appearance immediately caused a small commotion.

"Yuemin, why did you take so long?" Zhou Xiaobai asked with concern, a hint of worry in his eyes.

Little Shihua couldn't wait to shout, "Dad, I've been waiting for you and I'm hungry." Her little face was full of grievance, as if she was about to cry in the next second.

Little Haichen was not willing to be left behind, and imitated his sister and said, "And me, I'm so hungry that I can't even walk." His words were a bit exaggerated, but they made people laugh.

Zhong Yuemin looked at the two lively and lovely children, and the depression in his heart instantly dissipated. He squatted down, picked up one in each hand, and said with a smile, "You two little greedy cats, I really can't do anything with you. But don't worry, Dad will take you to dinner right away."

After saying that, Zhong Yuemin looked at Zhou Xiaobai and explained, "Wife, you don't know how difficult it is to make a phone call. It's either busy or busy, which makes me very depressed."

Zhou Xiaobai smiled slightly after hearing this. "Okay, I know you've worked hard. But the most important thing now is to eat. The children are hungry, so let's take them to eat something."

"Dad, hurry up."

"Hurry up." The two little guys began to urge.

Zhong Yuemin smiled and touched Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen's heads, his eyes full of doting. "Okay, okay, Dad knows you are hungry, let's go eat now. If you want to eat something delicious, Dad will treat you!" His words were full of love for his children and apology to his family.

Zhou Xiaobai watched this scene tenderly, her heart filled with happiness and satisfaction. She said softly, "Yuemin, you must be hungry too, let's go together. The children like that newly opened restaurant. I heard that the environment is great and the food is good too."

Zhong Yuemin nodded and looked at Zhou Xiaobai, his eyes flashing with gratitude and love. "Wife, let's go to that restaurant and make the children happy."

The group left the phone booth, chatting and laughing, and walked towards the restaurant. On both sides of the street, the lights were dim, the traffic was busy, and the hustle and bustle of the city seemed to have nothing to do with them. At this warm moment, they only cared about each other and the warmth and happiness of their family.

At the table, Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen excitedly discussed the food they wanted to try today, while Zhong Yuemin and Zhou Xiaobai listened with a smile, occasionally saying a word or two, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. They enjoyed this rare parent-child time and felt the warmth and strength of the family.

After dinner, they walked hand in hand on the way home. In the night, their figures looked particularly warm.

The excitement of National Day had not yet faded, but Avril hurried over from faraway Japan, carrying with her thoughts and expectations for Zhong Yuemin.

In the courtyard of Sanmiao Street, the autumn breeze blows gently, and fallen leaves cover the bluestone road, as if welcoming this beauty who has come from afar.

As soon as Evelyn stepped into the yard, she went straight to Zhong Yuemin, her eyes sparkling with mischief and curiosity. "Yuemin, where is the surprise you mentioned? I've been waiting for a long, long time." There was a bit of coquettishness and anticipation in her words.

Seeing this, Zhong Yuemin smiled evilly, as if he had already prepared a good show. He slowly took out a crystal clear pill from the space and shook it in front of Avril. "I said there was a surprise, but I lied to you?"

Avril's eyes widened, obviously surprised by this sudden "surprise". "The surprise you mentioned is a pill? You're a big liar, you made me happy for nothing." She pouted and pretended to be angry.

Seeing this, Zhong Yuemin smiled even more happily. "Do you want it?" He deliberately raised the pill higher and looked at Avril provocatively.

Avril took the pill with doubt and looked at it carefully. "What kind of medicine is this?" Her tone was a little doubtful and cautious, and she obviously didn't believe that Zhong Yuemin would prepare such a "special" gift for her.

Seeing this, Zhong Yuemin deliberately put on a stern face and said seriously, "This is a poison pill. After you take it, you will do whatever I tell you to do. Do you dare to take it if you only listen to me?"

Avril was stunned at first, then she reacted and punched Zhong Yuemin with a smile. "How dare you make fun of me! I will teach you a lesson!"

As she spoke, she chased Zhong Yuemin in the yard. Their laughter echoed in the courtyard, adding a bit of vitality and energy to this quiet night.

Finally, Avril put the medicine directly into her mouth. She smacked her lips. "Yuemin, your poison doesn't have any taste?"

Zhong Yuemin looked at Avril's half-believing, half-doubting and slightly coquettish expression and couldn't help but burst into laughter. His hearty and infectious laughter instantly dispelled the tense atmosphere around them.

"Haha...Avril, you are wrongly accusing me. This is not poison, but the 'Rejuvenating Pill' I prepared specially for you."

When Eve heard this, her eyes immediately lit up, as if she had heard of some incredible miracle. "Anti-aging pill? You mean... taking this can help me maintain my youthful appearance?" Her tone was full of anticipation and disbelief.

Zhong Yuemin nodded, his eyes gleaming with pride. "Yes, this is a treasure that I spent a lot of effort to get. It can not only keep your face young, but also regulate your body and strengthen your physique. How about it, is it a big surprise?"

Avril was obviously a little bit unconvinced when she heard this. "Is this true? Why do I feel like you are lying to me?"

"It's good to see the effect."

"Never mind, whatever you say is what it is. You have to compensate me for being busy during this period." After saying that, he pulled Zhong Yuemin into the house.