mtl008 Chapter 167 It's not just about making money, it's also about enjoying life.
Chapter 167 It's not just about making money, it's also about enjoying life.
After Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao returned to the car, Liang Muchao began to share his gossip.
"Is there anything interesting you can share with me?"
Shen Yao rolled her eyes.
"Stop your curiosity. Didn't you say the first time you saw us was the day I dealt with those gangsters? Do you still remember my fists?"
Liang Muchao clicked his tongue twice, but didn't ask any further questions.
Shen Yao leaned closer to Shen Wancheng and asked, "Sister, I didn't expect Shen Mei to actually tell us to go downstairs to pay back the money. I remember the Miss Hong Kong pageant wasn't even over yet, and she's already making money?"
Shen Wancheng glanced at Shen Yao and asked, "What do you think?"
Shen Yao blinked, understanding.
But after thinking about it, she felt inexplicably sad.
Shen Yao continued to whisper to Shen Wancheng.
"Sis, why do I feel inexplicably down?"
Shen Wancheng's expression was indifferent.
"After all, we're from the same place. It's normal for you to feel down now that we've gone our separate ways."
"Sigh, I wonder if she'll regret her choice later."
Shen Wancheng habitually raised her hand and ruffled Shen Yao's short hair.
Whether she regrets it or not is none of our business, so let's not think about it.
Shen Yao leaned back in her seat, looking listless.
"My brain isn't working properly."
Shen Yao turned her head to look at Shen Wancheng and continued to ask.
"Sis, what did Shen Mei want to say to you alone just now?"
"It's probably nothing important; he probably just wants to vent his frustrations."
"What is she upset about?"
Shen Wancheng turned her head and looked at Shen Yao as she spoke.
"What am I being so noble about?"
Shen Yao was stunned for several seconds.
However, she wasn't unaware of the meaning behind Shen Wancheng's sudden remark.
Rather, it's because they understand it all too well.
Shen Mei felt that Shen Wancheng looked down on her and was resentful.
He felt that he could now repay Shen Wancheng twice as much, which made him feel triumphant.
I think Shen Wancheng should talk to her as an equal.
So she wanted to talk to Shen Wancheng alone, to vent all her grievances, and to show Shen Wancheng that she could live a good life even without being with Shen Wancheng and the others.
But Shen Wancheng refused.
Refusing this action prevented Shen Mei from having the opportunity to express what she was holding in her heart.
This distrust of Shen Mei made her feel insulted.
Even after Shen Mei repaid double the amount in the end, Shen Wancheng remained calm and indifferent, showing no particular emotion.
This further fueled Shen Mei's anger.
That's why Shen Mei finally couldn't take it anymore and asked Shen Wancheng what she was so noble about.
Shen Yao scratched her hair.
"I really don't understand Shen Mei's thought process. Who among us wants to compare with her? The reason we kept her living with us in the first place was to maintain harmony."
“We are different from her. It’s normal that you can’t understand her. Everyone has their own path. Don’t worry about these things.”
"Ah~"
Shen Yao sighed deeply and said nothing more.
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Knowing that Shen Wancheng was pregnant, Liang Muchao was worried that Lu Hanyi might have invited her to eat something she shouldn't have, which could cause trouble. So he suggested that they eat at Gu Jinxing's club.
Lu Hanyi drove Ye Ningshuang to the club first. As Shen Wancheng had instructed, he gave her Shen Wancheng's name.
The club manager led them directly to a special private room that only Gu Jinxing's close associates could book. The manager also called Gu Jinxing to tell him that Shen Wancheng would be having dinner at the club that evening.
So, just a few minutes after Liang Muchao drove Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao to the club, Gu Jinxing arrived as well.
Lu Hanyi was also quite familiar with Gu Jinxing because he often hung out with Liang Muchao.
After exchanging brief greetings, Gu Jinxing naturally sat down next to Shen Wancheng.
Gu Jinxing started a conversation with Shen Wancheng.
Did you bet on the horses this afternoon?
"Yeah, I just bought a few hundred yuan worth of things."
Shen Wancheng emphasized, "I bought it myself, it's different from Yao Yao's."
Shen Wancheng doesn't bet on horses at all and doesn't usually pay attention to them. It was pure luck that she placed her bet.
Gu Jinxing chuckled, "Lost?"
Shen Wancheng glared at Gu Jinxing with displeasure.
"Would I be that unlucky?"
"Excuse me, how much did you win?"
Shen Wancheng calmly said, "Break even."
Gu Jinxing's lips curled up again.
"It's alright. Breaking even is winning, and winning is good luck."
Shen Wancheng glanced at him.
"Thank you for your comfort."
"You're welcome."
Seeing Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing chatting and laughing, Liang Muchao said in a sour tone.
"Brother Xing, I've known you for over twenty years, and I never knew you could smile."
Gu Jinxing raised his eyes and glanced at Liang Muchao.
"With you around, how could I not smile?"
Shen Yao immediately translated with a smile.
"Of course, with a joke like you around, how could I not laugh?"
Liang Muchao was furious and looked at Shen Yao through gritted teeth.
"I've been happy a lot since I met you."
"People who are naive are often happy."
Liang Muchao glared at Shen Yao for a few seconds, but didn't say anything.
Shen Yao laughed and said, "See? I can crush you with my intelligence. You can't even win an argument with me."
Shen Wancheng patted Shen Yao on the shoulder and said.
"Just know what's going on in your heart, don't bully him."
Liang Muchao was so angry he laughed.
"Fine, fine, you're all taking advantage of my honesty."
Lu Hanyi raised his glass to Liang Muchao, "Come on, I won't bully you, let's drink."
Liang Muchao took only a small sip of the red wine in front of him.
"Just one sip. I'm not really stupid enough to drink with you."
Lu Hanyi is known for his high alcohol tolerance.
Lu Hanyi smiled and said, "Then I'll do it, you can do whatever you want."
Shen Yao looked at Liang Muchao and teased him.
"Young Master Liang, if you don't drink this, you're not giving Young Master Lu any face."
"Okay, okay, I'll drink it."
Although Shen Wancheng and the others had only met Shen Hanyi today and were not familiar with Ye Ningshuang before, they had a very enjoyable dinner.
For the first time, Shen Wancheng felt like she was beginning to integrate into Hong Kong.
Shen Wancheng suddenly realized that she had been thinking about how to make money and build a career, and that she had no friends or social circle in Hong Kong.
Just like in a previous life, after graduating, I went to work in a city, but I was just a sojourner in that city, lacking a sense of belonging.
Shen Wancheng intends to settle in Hong Kong Island. Whether she will return to the mainland in the future is unknown, but even if she does return to the mainland and live in Shenzhen, Shanghai, or Beijing, that would be at least 20 or 30 years from now.
So, Shen Wancheng suddenly felt that perhaps while she was working hard to make money, she should also expand her social circle and make more friends.
It's not only about truly integrating into Hong Kong Island, but also about relaxing your tense emotions.
If you only think about making money every day and keep busy, what will you do with all that money if you get sick and die? Will it just be squandered by your descendants?
To be reborn and still live for others, not for yourself, would be too tragic.
An ordinary dinner made Shen Wancheng feel more open-minded and clear-headed.