The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 379 Must Break Up 2_1

"What distinctions do we still have between us?"

Xu Xiaoya deliberately responded cheerily, "Xixi, this 300,000 is truly a rain on parched earth. I was worried that if the sales of the first batch of goods didn’t meet expectations and stock piled up, funds would become tight. My plan was to mortgage the house if necessary. Now I can finally breathe a sigh of relief..."

Yan Xixi forced a smile.

Although this brand had a certain price difference compared to the international luxury brands she’d managed before, its market acceptance was high. It targeted enthusiasts who lacked significant economic strength but were passionate about luxury products, known as a brand "on the road to luxury." Since the supply came from domestic OEMs and they had secured authorization, the pressure wasn’t too great, at least for now.

However, if it truly relied solely on the two of them, it would still be very challenging. And that didn’t even include the high rent for a quarter and substantial renovation expenses Huang Xiaojue had already paid.

If I break up with Huang Xiaojue, I’ll face the huge risk of operating alone and repaying the rent he advanced. At this juncture, can I afford that?

"Xixi, what are you worrying about?"

She answered straightforwardly, "I’ve already told Huang Xiaojue I want to break up, Xiaoya. From now on, the store will be ours. However, you need to be prepared for no profits in the first year, as we must first repay the rent and renovation expenses Huang Xiaojue advanced. Moreover, be prepared for the possibility of losing everything."

Xu Xiaoya chuckled, "I thought you were worried about something else. This isn’t even my first time losing everything, so what’s there to be scared of? The first time, my family bled me dry; the second time, Zhong Minghui stripped me penniless, leaving me with nowhere to turn. I’ve weathered all of that, let alone this time, when I’m investing in my own business. Even if there’s a loss, I’ll accept it willingly. At least it’s money spent on myself. Xixi, don’t worry."

Yan Xixi also smiled. Since that’s the case, what more do I have to worry about?

She gathered her spirits slightly. "Anyway, I still have a house. If things get too difficult, I can mortgage it for a loan."

Preparing for the best while planning for the worst—that’s the first principle of doing business.

Xu Xiaoya couldn’t resist asking, "Xixi, are you really going to break up with Huang Xiaojue?"

She responded with a bitter smile, "You’re aware of the situation. Given his mother’s attitude, what else can I do?"

"You asked him to break up last night. Did he agree?"

Yan Xixi didn’t know how to answer. Maybe he did. Wasn’t Huang Xiaojue’s attitude at the time basically setting the stage for a breakup? Perhaps it’s because our backgrounds have always been too different. Isn’t marriage all about being well-matched? In truth, even though I was the one who proposed breaking up every time, fundamentally, I was always passive in this relationship. I was always in the position of being chosen—whether he wanted me or not, it all depended on Huang Xiaojue’s whim.

「Meanwhile, Wan Donglin had just arrived in Switzerland.」

He had gone this time to investigate several special accounts he was overseeing. Such large amounts were involved, yet no transaction records could be found. It felt like the calm before a storm, with dark clouds gathering.

He hadn’t even mentioned this to his mother beforehand, but quietly found an old friend. The two of them investigated together, and the results were truly shocking. Indeed, a very special figure was involved behind the scenes: Mr. Zhou’s nephew. This nephew, who controlled several large conglomerates, was, to their astonishment, suspected of money laundering on such a massive scale.