The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 338: Fatal Threat 2_1

He said softly, "Xixi, you don’t have to worry about money anymore. I still have dividends, bonds, and so on. Actually, even if you don’t open a store, don’t go to work, or do nothing at all, that’s fine. I’m just afraid you might get lonely, so please, do whatever you want."

She was flushed with excitement. She had always been concerned about Huang Xiaojue’s income and was quite used to relying on him. She never felt there was anything wrong with spending his money; it was as if his was hers.

"It’s not easy for Xu Xiaoya to earn money. I have no objection to her investing 300,000; consider it her stake. Her salary will be calculated separately according to industry standards. But Xixi, you shouldn’t be thinking about making separate investments or anything like that. My investment is entirely your investment, understand? You’re the largest shareholder in the store."

She quickly nodded and chuckled. "I knew it! Your money is my money."

Only then did Huang Xiaojue laugh.

"Xiaoya already has experience running a store, and she’s very diligent. Recently, she’s been investigating customer bases and supply sources. I’ve also gained a preliminary understanding of the situation. Xiaojue, rest assured. The two of us will definitely do our utmost and won’t let you worry about anything concerning the store."

He had no worries on this point. He knew better than anyone else how serious and diligent Yan Xixi was.

That Saturday, Yan Xixi and Xu Xiaoya visited three stores of the same brand in the city. By afternoon, Xu Xiaoya felt like her legs were about to give out, but Yan Xixi remained enthusiastic and remarkably energetic. They finally sat down in a small café, where Xu Xiaoya quickly drank large mouthfuls of coffee and ate pastries.

Yan Xixi was still full of vigor. "Xiaoya, I’ve compared those three stores. They’re basically all located inside large shopping malls. Although malls have high foot traffic, the rental costs are also considerable. Our store won’t be in a large mall. Instead, it’s at an intersection central to three major malls, a prime location that everyone passes through. The foot traffic there is also massive. I’m confident we can make money. What do you think?"

"Absolutely! Huang Xiaojue really has a keen eye for picking such a prime location."

"Heh, Xiaojue is always so thorough. Once he decides to do something, he plans it meticulously and never goes into anything unprepared. Generally, if he’s optimistic about a venture, there won’t be any major issues."

Xu Xiaoya saw how animated Yan Xixi was, her face seemingly radiating light. Huang Xiaojue really is something else, she sighed inwardly. Just a couple of days ago, Xixi had been wearing such a worried frown. She was anxious that Huang Xiaojue’s mother would make things difficult and that they were on the verge of breaking up. But as soon as Huang Xiaojue returned, within a single night and with just one phone call, all those problems were resolved.

She asked tentatively, "Xixi, are you sure you don’t want to invest with me?"

"No need, Xiaoya. Your 300,000 will be considered your investment alone."

"Even if you don’t invest with me, there’s still another 300,000 on the card I gave you. The money leftover from buying your house can also be counted as your investment, can’t it?"

"No need. You keep the remaining money for emergencies; I don’t need it."

"Xixi, are you still being so formal with me? This money was originally from you; you gave it to me. Have you forgotten? Back then, I was swindled out of more than 200,000 by Zhong Minghui. I was lying in the hospital, practically waiting to die. If you hadn’t given me that money, I never would have made it through."

Yan Xixi was stunned.

She suddenly remembered—that money was actually Wan Donglin’s! The last time she settled accounts with Wan Donglin, she had returned his card, the safety deposit box key, and everything else. She believed all their financial ties were severed. But she had completely forgotten about this sum of money.