"But, big sister, this is too much, it’s not appropriate. You and brother-in-law have been working so hard at the shop, and here I am, reaping the benefits without doing anything. How could you let me think this way? Moreover, we had an agreement! This money was a loan I gave you, not an investment. Besides, you’ve already paid me back. Continuing like this is not suitable," Bai Xiao clearly understood the meaning behind her sister’s money, but it was indeed too much.
It had become a burden.
Bai Yue glared at her, "This was something your brother-in-law and I agreed upon. Forget about borrowing; when we started, we had nothing, no money, no skills, and it was all thanks to your guidance that we were able to get the business going. We agreed that you would own half of the shop’s earnings. You are the biggest investor in our Bai Family’s spicy hot pot restaurant. We never said anything about your job, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. Isn’t that right, Shitou?"
Wang Yan nodded, "Niece, don’t decline. Your sister and I have discussed this long ago. One must not be ungrateful, and even close brothers should settle accounts clearly, let alone between sisters who have such a good relationship. Besides, now that you are working in Yun Province, it’s not just about you anymore; it’s about a family. You will have many expenses. We are not discontent with An Zhiyuan’s contribution to supporting you, Bai Xiao.
But after all, the two of you are not ordinary people, and the allowance has its limits. Going to a new place where you don’t know anyone, we just hope that Bai Xiao will have some money to make life a bit more comfortable. There’s no other meaning. It’s also the support from your hometown that gives her confidence."
An Zhiyuan raised his glass and clinked it with Wang Yan’s, downing it in one gulp.
"But, big sister, this is way too much," she suddenly became a millionaire.
In this lifetime, Bai Xiao didn’t really chase material things. In her last life, she hadn’t experienced any luxury.
She had money when she needed it, people when she needed them, everything she wanted was provided for her meticulously. In this life, she didn’t have such grand ambitions or desires.
All she wanted in this life was for her family to live smoothly and prosperously, for everyone to be safe and healthy, happy and carefree.
"It’s not too much. I’ve never had the confidence to do something in my life like I do now. This time, I feel like I can do it on my own strength, to provide a safety net for my sister. I have never properly thanked you in my life. Thank you, Bai Xiao, my family owes all of what we have today to you. My happiness now is all because of you..."
Bai Xiao quickly patted Bai Yue’s back as Bai Yue was choked up and couldn’t speak.
"Big sister, don’t be like this. Isn’t it okay if I accept it? If you keep talking like that, I’ll be upset. All these years, I’ve been able to grow up safely thanks to my two sisters and brother-in-law. Without you, I might have starved to death by now. So, let’s not thank each other back and forth. We’re a family, aren’t we supposed to support each other?"
Bai Yue nodded, wiping away her tears, "You’re right, sister. We are a family that supports each other. Last year at this time, we sat together for the reunion dinner. This year, we’re sitting together again for the meal, and our family has a new member. I hope that in every New Year to come, our life will be prosperous and every one of us will be better off."
Everyone raised their glasses for a toast.