“In her previous life, she started out with a career in gourmet food. However, once her business expanded to a significant size, she was passively pushed along by its growth, which ultimately took a toll on her health.
This time around, she chose a career she enjoyed and did not plan to compromise her health for it.
That’s why from the beginning she trained her subordinates and continuously delegated responsibilities.
Money is endless, and being able to help those she wanted to help during the process of making money was already enough to make her feel content.
Lin Chuxia sent the letter and a package she prepared in advance to the post office to be mailed to Qin Yang.
On her way back, she passed by the cinema and thoughts of the times they watched movies together brought a gentle gleam to her eyes.
It was then that a familiar figure flashed by.
Lin Chuxia paused slightly in surprise, and when she looked again, the person was gone, probably went into the cinema.
In March, the weather had started to warm up. Lin Chuxia saw a new arrival of women’s jackets at the mall and bought two on the spot.
Upon arriving at the Bun Shop, she saw Sun Lanlan teaching two newcomers how to wrap buns.
After the establishment of Xiyang Food Factory, the staff were rearranged, and new people were added to the Bun Shop.
Puzzled, she asked, “Didn’t you go watch a movie?”
Sun Lanlan smiled, “Why would I go watch a movie? There’s so much work here at the Bun Shop.”
It was afternoon, and there indeed was a lull in business at the bun shop.
However, as the manager, Sun Lanlan always felt there was an endless amount of chores to do.
Her elder brother wasn’t around and the new workers were not yet skilled at making buns, how could she possibly leave?
Lin Chuxia frowned slightly, perhaps she had seen wrong earlier.
She tossed one of the jackets to Sun Lanlan, “This is for you.”
Sun Lanlan immediately guessed what it was and laughed cheekily, “Xiaxia, I feel like I’m being pampered by you, truly blissful.”
Ever since working at the Bun Shop, Lin Chuxia frequently gave her gifts, it was indeed blissful to have a wealthy friend!
“Stop chatting and try it on to see if it fits.”
“It’ll fit for sure, you have great taste,” Sun Lanlan had immense faith in her sister’s judgment.
Moreover, the two were of similar build, so Lin Chuxia’s choice would definitely be right.
As they were talking, someone came through the door.
The man was slightly over 1.7 meters tall, with a dark complexion, and looked quite sturdy.
With a crew cut and almond-shaped eyes, he glanced around the Bun Shop, his gaze shifting among Lin Chuxia, Sun Lanlan, and their colleagues before finally settling on Sun Lanlan.
Sun Lanlan instantly put down what she was doing to greet the customer, “Please come in, what would you like to eat?”
Lin Chuxia’s eyes widened upon spotting the newcomer, feeling a chill down her spine.
Liu Dahui, Sun Lanlan’s husband from her past life who drove her to her death.
What was he doing here? Was this a coincidence?
Meanwhile, Liu Dahui was already smiling at Sun Lanlan, “You must be Sun Lanlan, right? I’m Liu Dahui, cousin of Er Shunzi’s maternal aunt. My aunt often mentions you, and hearing that you work here, I thought I’d come to check on you. Just get me something to eat, are you having something as well? Let’s eat together.”
Sun Lanlan gave a polite smile, “No thanks, I’m fine. We still have pork buns and egg soup in the shop. How many would you like me to get?”
Upon hearing this, Sun Lanlan also remembered the match her family had suggested for her before.
“It was Mother of Er Shunzi who came to propose the marriage, and it seems the guy was called Liu Dahui.
But when she started working here at Lin Chuxia’s, she had pushed away that marriage proposal and they had never even met face-to-face.
“Get me 5 meat buns and a bowl of egg soup,” Liu Dahui smiled with a simple and honest face, his big teeth especially white against his dark skin.
Lin Chuxia had already followed him out, overhearing that there was nothing inappropriate said, she breathed a slight sigh of relief, yet still took the plate from Sun Lanlan, “You go prepare the buns, I’ll deliver these to him.”
Sun Lanlan also felt a bit awkward about Liu Dahui bringing it up out of nowhere, and didn’t decline, handing over the food to Lin Chuxia and turned back to the kitchen.
Liu Dahui sat there eagerly looking at Sun Lanlan, only to see her go inside, and another young and pretty waitress brought him the buns and egg soup.
He even asked with a smile, “Is Sun Lanlan very busy? I am her fellow villager, just came to have a chat with her.”
“Sorry, it’s working hours now, staff cannot leave their post to chat with customers,” Lin Chuxia directly blocked him with her words.
Liu Dahui was a bit disappointed, but he didn’t insist further, and started to eat with his head down.
Until he finished his meal, Sun Lanlan didn’t come out again, he paid the bill and left the Bun Shop.
Watching him walk away, Lin Chuxia secretly relaxed.
Whatever reason Liu Dahui had for coming to the Bun Shop, it was certain he and Sun Lanlan were never meant to be.
She knew Cai Jun had visited Sun Lanlan’s home during the Spring Festival, although nothing explicit was said, it was clear they were being sized up by Sun Lanlan’s parents.
Probably before long, matchmakers would officially visit and good news would likely be announced about them.
With Cai Jun as a comparison, even if Sun Lanlan were blind, she wouldn’t choose Liu Dahui now.
“Is he gone?” Sun Lanlan came out and asked.
Lin Chuxia nodded.
Sun Lanlan shrugged, “What can I say, I don’t know if it’s because I’m working in the Bun Shop and my standards have gotten higher seeing city folk, but like Liu Dahui, half a year ago under my mom’s pressure, I might have considered it, but now… it’s good to have friends, if I really married someone like him, I think I might regret it.”
Sun Lanlan always liked refined and educated people.
Like Cai Jun, although not highly educated, he had fair skin and a sort of creamy idol look.
Rough and tough guys like Liu Dahui, although common in the countryside, Sun Lanlan really didn’t like them.
Hearing this, Lin Chuxia thoroughly put her mind at ease, “That’s why, marrying someone must be someone you like, it’s a lifetime matter, can’t just marry anyone casually. Speaking of which, where’s Cai Jun?”
“He’s out, said he would be back soon.”
As they were speaking, Cai Jun walked in briskly from outside, seeing Lin Chuxia he first greeted, “Mr. Lin.”
Lin Chuxia nodded, with Cai Jun back, she had even less to worry about.
Now that the food factory was established, the small courtyard was left idle, completely becoming Lin Chuxia’s office area and staff dormitories.
Yuan Bao, after getting nourished by a spring festival’s supply of bones, had grown two sizes larger, now he was a half-grown dog.
Seeing Lin Chuxia enter, he wagged his tail and circled around her.
Lin Chuxia rubbed his head and then went back to the office to sort out the recent accounts.
Meanwhile, Sun Lanlan, who thought that Liu Dahui was just a spontaneous visitor, hadn’t walked far after work when she saw Liu Dahui coming out of the alley.
It was getting late, though there were street lights, the streets were still sparsely populated due to the cold weather.
“What are you doing?” she asked, frowning.
Liu Dahui still wore that simple and honest look, “Don’t misunderstand, I know you can’t just chat with customers during work hours, so I’ve been waiting here for you to finish work, I… I came to ask why you didn’t agree to the previous proposal.”