<h4>Chapter 225: Chapter 225 Bai Mingzhi’s Wife’s Idea_1</h4>


    Seeing Bai Xiaosheng, Li Fengguan was very happy. Bai Xiaosheng was also d to see that grandmother was in good spirits.


    The women sat down and chatted away warmly, which made Bai Ran a bit jealous.


    Bai Ran silently looked at Bai Xiaosheng, feeling reflective.


    This cousin of mine hasn’te back home after being away for so long. It’s understandable that the olddy misses him.


    Considering Shuanglei’s situation, from Bai Xiaosheng’s demeanor, it seems there’s no point in expecting help from him. Never mind, with Bai Fei, my brother, around, we won’t miss Bai Xiaosheng’s contribution. As long as he can make grandma happy, his trip back won’t be in vain!


    Thinking this way, Bai Ran felt at ease and was very enthusiastic in serving fruit and pouring tea.


    "Bai Ran, stop fussing and take a break," Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile.


    "You scamp, how long are you staying this time? And when will you leave again?" Li Fengguan chided with augh, tinged with some sorrow.


    She was already eighty-eight years old, and at that age, if she fell asleep, she might never wake up again. Perhaps the next time she and her daughter would meet, they’d be worlds apart.


    "I’m not leaving this time. I’m going back to Zhongjing to develop my career, so I cane to see you often!" Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile.


    "Really?! That’s great!" Li Fengguan was very pleased.


    He’s going back to Zhongjing? Is my cousin unable to make it in Tiannan? Bai Ran wondered.


    That’s true!


    After several years of struggle, he hadn’t made a name for himself. Drifting around outside, what was the point?


    Bai Ran sat down and sincerely said to Bai Xiaosheng, "Sheng, you should’vee back earlier! Although a few days ago, a big star held a concert in Tiannan, and it was a sensation nationwide, it was, after all, an isted event. It doesn’t mean that life in Tiannan is better than in Zhongjing!


    On the contrary, Zhongjing has always been stronger than Tiannan!


    Besides, wemon folk have nothing to do with celebrities. Even if Tiannan bes known nationwide, what does it have to do with us?


    If you return to Zhongjing, we siblings are all here. We can easily find you a job. As long as you work hard and diligently, it won’t be impossible to be a manager or have a monthly sry over ten thousand in three to five years!"


    Bai Ran spoke earnestly, causing Bai Xiaosheng to involuntarily touch his nose.


    A monthly sry over ten thousand, and a manager position...


    If only this cousin knew he had over ten million in his ount and hade here to choose the best enterprise in Zhongjing, to casually be a deputy general manager, I wonder what she would think.


    However, Bai Xiaosheng did not want to brag about it, so he just nodded ambiguously with a smile on his face.


    Li Fengguan looked at Bai Xiaosheng somewhat doubtfully.


    The olddy had lived for more than eighty years, had weathered many storms, and had seen more people, events, and things than the younger generation. She keenly noticed the distinctive confidence andposure in Bai Xiaosheng’s smile.


    The olddy couldn’t help thinking:


    Seeing my eldest grandson this time, he seems confident andposed. Having seen many people over the decades... aside from some dignitaries, within the Bai family, only Bai Fei has that kind of aura! What has Sheng experienced in Tiannan...


    Li Fengguan was curious but did not ask.


    While Bai Ran thought she was being helpful inying out a bright future for Bai Xiaosheng, she noticed he didn’t seem very interested, and her enthusiasm waned.


    "This cousin of mine has too much pride, just like Uncle. Ah, he’s just torturing himself over face. Why bother?" Bai Ran thought Bai Xiaosheng was too stubborn to ask for help and sighed inwardly, which diminished her impression of him.


    After sitting for a while longer and finding it dull, Bai Ran said goodbye to Li Fengguan and left first.


    Bai Xiaosheng kept Grandmapany and chatted for the entire afternoon before returning.


    On the way home, Bai Xiaosheng recalled Bai Ran and also the unintentional expressions from Grandma, which piqued his curiosity even more.


    "It seems something really is going on at home! My dad, my grandma, Bai Ran... What’s happening that has the whole family so concerned? They’ve mentioned ’tomorrow’ a few times in their conversations, so whatever it is, things should be clear tomorrow."


    Bai Xiaosheng chuckled to himself, "My cousin Bai Fei, who thinks so highly of himself, ising back tomorrow as well. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other. I wonder if Bai Mingzhi’s wife will use me to show off her son again."


    Bai Xiaosheng shook his head and smiled.


    Before, it would have annoyed him. Now, Bai Fei barely caught his eye.


    After eating dinner at home, Bai Xiaosheng went to bed early.


    After all, he hadn’t slept well on the journey, and he was indeed tired.


    The next morning, Bai Xiaosheng was still deep in sleep.


    Bai Minghang’s father, and his mother Li Qiuyun, were called over by a phone call from Li Fengguan.


    The couple did not wake up Bai Xiaosheng, wanting their son to sleep a bit longer.


    It was only when Mr. and Mrs. Bai Minghang arrived at the mother’s house that they realized Bai Xiaosheng’s Uncle, Uncle Mingzhi, and Uncle Mingyuan and their families had alle.


    "Bai Fei will arrive shortly. Originally, I nned to hold a family meeting tonight to discuss the money issue, but your younger brother and his wife said they had something they wanted to discuss with us first," Li Fengguan said to Mr. and Mrs. Bai Minghang.


    Bai Minghang nodded.


    This time, not a single younger member of the family was present.


    The urgency of the situation made one wonder what Uncle Mingzhi’s family had to say.


    Mr. and Mrs. Bai Minghang sat down.


    Bai Mingzhi’s wife stood up, smiled at everyone, and said to Li Fengguan, "Mom, I might as well speak, so please be patient with anything thates off as too direct."


    Li Fengguan, unmoved, nodded her head.


    "My son is somewhat more sessful than other children, his life is stronger in some aspects, but he also has to pay for his house and car, and provide for his family and children. The daily expenses are enormous! Taking out arge sum of money to help his younger brother is noble, but without money on hand in the future, life wouldck confidence. We can’t let it drag my son down, right?"


    Bai Xiaosheng’s aunt couldn’t help but nce at Uncle Mingyuan’s wife and said with a smile, "Right, sister?"


    "Third sister, I thank you on behalf of Shuanglei. I can give you an IOU!" Bai Xiaosheng’s Uncle Mingyuan’s wife said tactfully.


    "Tsk tsk, IOUs... what’s the use of an IOU? When there’s an emergency, it can’t be turned into money. Mentioning IOUs, it just sounds so unpleasant to outsiders!" the aunt said with a smile.


    "What exactly are you getting at, Uncle Mingzhi’s family? There’s no need to beat around the bush," Bai Minghang said, unable to hide his frown.


    Bai Xiaosheng’s eldest uncle, his wife, Uncle Mingyuan and his wife all nodded in agreement.


    "Well, then I might as well just say it. Don’t take it personally if there’s something amiss," Mingzhi’s wife said with a smile.


    It wasn’t convenient for her husband to speak about such matters, but what did she, a woman of the household, have to fear?


    "Didn’t mom say to sell this apartment? I say there’s no need. Can’t ourrge family scrape together this amount of money? But while it’s true that money should be spent, it shouldn’t be without return—you all agree, right?" Bai Mingzhi’s wife looked around, smiling at Li Fengguan.


    "Mom’s not getting any younger. One day, when her timees, won’t this apartment be divided among you brothers? What I’m proposing is to treat the current market value of the apartment as shares. We don’t sell the apartment but buy the corresponding shares from Uncle Mingyuan’s family with cash. That’s killing two birds with one stone!"


    Having spoken her mind, Bai Mingzhi’s wife was bright-eyed with anticipation.


    The family members, who were afraid of a loss from a sale, hade up with such a "brilliant" idea!


    "Exactly, exactly."


    Bai Xiaosheng’s eldest uncle and his wife exchanged nces, clearly tempted.


    After all, settling the shares early would put everyone at ease, and the money paid to Uncle Mingyuan’s family wouldn’t feel wasted.


    A brilliant idea indeed!


    Bai Xiaosheng’s Uncle Mingyuan and his wife were slightly displeased, but with their child’s life at stake, they couldn’t openly disagree.


    Only Bai Minghang, Bai Xiaosheng’s father, wore a look of displeasure.


    Mom is still alive, and yet you’re already thinking about dividing up her property!


    Bai Minghang was on the verge of bursting out with a scolding.


    "Let it be this way,"


    suddenly Li Fengguan spoke up, her voice lingering and powerless.


    Bai Minghang was about to speak but then stopped.


    There was amotion outside the door.


    A young man in a suit and leather shoes entered, brimming with energy.


    Bai Fei had returned!