Chapter 272: Chapter 271, Money is Not A Problem
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Li Xu sighed. “As you can see, the current situation in H City is quite grim. The flood has washed away many places, so many supplies are definitely lacking. Adding on to the fact that so many people have gone to rescue, I’m afraid their food and drinks won’t be able to keep up.”
“I was thinking that rather than letting this dish rot in the ground, we might as well take this opportunity to donate it. I’ve taken out some instant noodles and mineral water. I’ll find a few cars and send them over together.”
Seeing Li Lei’s eyes twinkle and look at her with admiration, Li Xu smiled helplessly.
“Don’t think so highly of me. I’m not the kind of person who devotes wholeheartedly and doesn’t expect anything in return. I’m doing this for little selfish reasons. Moreover, our S City isn’t far from H City, so it’s convenient to transport the goods there.”
“What selfish motives?” Li Lei asked curiously.
Li Xu said, “Reputation, we’re in business, so reputation is more important than anything else. I’ve done a good deed, and everyone knows about it. The reputation of the shop will definitely improve, so how can business be bad?” Li Lei chuckled. “There’s nothing wrong with that. We can’t ask everyone to be selfless. As long as we do a good deed and really help others, it’s not a big deal to have some small thoughts.”
Hearing Li Lei’s words, Li Xu raised her head and looked at him. “Why do I feel like you’re lecturing me?”
Li Lei quickly clarified, “How would I dare?”
Li Xu pursed her lips and said, “When you go to see Xiaoning tomorrow, don’t forget to help me ask if her father can find a few cars!”
“Okay, I’ll go and ask. It shouldn’t be hard to find now. However, how many cars do you need?”
“At least five or six!” Li Xu calculated. “Go and ask first and see how many cars you find!”
Li Lei agreed. “Don’t worry. I’ll go first thing in the morning tomorrow!”
Li Xu looked at the rain outside and said in a low voice, “I hope the rain will be lighter tomorrow!”
At night, Li Lei stayed in Li Xu’s room while Li Xu went to Zhang Kun’s house.
Li Lei got up early the next morning.
The rain outside had become much lighter. He went out without eating.
If he went early, he could send Meng Xiaoning to work!
Before seven o’clock, Li Lei knocked on the door of his father-in-law’s house.
When he opened the door, the four members of the Meng family were all there. Seeing his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Li Lei felt a little uncomfortable. Ever since Meng Xiaoning got married, apart from going back to their house on weekends, she spent the rest of her time staying at her mother’s house. Although the paperwork for the house in their county had been completed, there wasn’t much furniture in it.
Moreover, Meng Xiaoning didn’t have anyone to take care of her.
If she went back to her village every day, it would be a long journey.
Therefore, Meng Xiaoning simply stayed at her mother’s house.
His wife was pregnant and he didn’t have much chance to take care of her, so Li Lei always felt sorry for his wife.
However, Liang Huimei and her husband weren’t unhappy.
Their daughter was married and living in her mother’s house. Other families might not be happy about it, but they were very happy about it.
Being pregnant was a very difficult thing. If they were in-laws, they might feel uncomfortable everywhere. It was different in her mother’s house. Her daughter could do whatever she wanted.
Only when she was in a good mood would the child be happy!
Therefore, when Li Lei came over, Liang Huimei and her husband were very enthusiastic.
“Have you eaten? Why are you here so early?” Liang Huimei pulled Li Lei into the house and stood under the eaves. She took the raincoat from Li Lei’s hand, shook it, and hung it on the wall.
“Mom, I haven’t eaten yet!” Li Lei said.
“That’s good. The meal is almost ready. Go and wake Xiaoning up. This lazy girl hasn’t gotten up yet!” Liang Huimei said helplessly, “It’s already seven o’clock. She Won’t quit even if I ask her to. She has to shout three or four times every day before she gets up!”
Liang Huimei muttered as she went to the kitchen.
The layout of Meng Xiaoning’s house was the same as theirs. They both had east and west rooms. After Meng Xiaoning got pregnant, she stayed in one room alone.
Li Lei gently opened the door to Meng Xiaoning’s room.
On the bed, Meng Xiaoning was sleeping soundly under the blanket.
Li Lei rubbed his hands. After he warmed them up, he placed them on Meng Xiaoning’s face. He leaned over and kissed her. He whispered softly into her ear, “Little lazy pig, get up and eat!”
Meng Xiaoning turned over impatiently. “I’m not eating. Let me sleep for a while more!”
She turned sideways and frowned.
After a while, Meng Xiaoning seemed to realize something. She opened her eyes and looked at Li Lei.
“Why are you here?” Meng Xiaoning smiled and hugged Li Lei’s neck.
“I’m here to see you and discuss something with my dad!”
Meng Xiaoning listened and said unhappily.
“Your body is becoming more and more inconvenient. Why don’t you quit your job?” Li Lei discussed with her in a low voice. “There’s a lot of rain recently. I’m worried about you coming back and forth every day!”
In fact, Li Lei mentioned this matter a few months ago. He wanted Meng Xiaoning to quit her job and go home to focus on the baby.
It was not the same to stay at her mother’s house all the time.
However, Meng Xiaoning was not willing, so Li Lei did not force her.
Ever since she got pregnant, her mother-in-law had stopped selling vegetables and had been waiting on her at home. Her mother-in-law would pick her up and send her to and from work.
He was busy planting the 20-acre shed at home and couldn’t find the time to go back and forth.
Li Lei’s words made Meng Xiaoning sigh.
Although this job wasn’t a good one and she could quit just by saying so, but… “Our shed has lost a lot this year, right? I just want to work for two more months while I can and earn more money. When the child comes out, there will be plenty of places to spend money!”
“You don’t have to worry about money. No matter what, I can’t treat you and the child badly. You can talk to your leader in the next few days that you’re quitting. The road is so slippery. It’s too dangerous to go to work,” Li Lei coaxed her.
During this period of time, he had given Meng Xiaoning a lot of money. He thought that since he couldn’t spare time, he had to keep up with the money. Therefore, he had never been stingy with Meng Xiaoning.
Meng Xiaoning didn’t say anything for a long time.
She stroked her belly, and after a moment, she let out a long sigh. “Okay, I’ll talk to the leader today!”
Li Lei helped Meng Xiaoning bring her clothes over. After he helped her put them on, he helped her to eat.
At the dining table, Li Lei discussed with Meng Qingxin, “Dad, are there any of your car friends who can go long-distance now? My Sister needs a few cars to help her transport some things!”
Meng Qingxin’s expression was a little surprised. After he swallowed the food in his mouth, he asked, “Where are they going? The weather has been bad recently, and there aren’t many sales. There are a few people who are free!”
“They’re going to H City. They’re going to transport some vegetables, instant noodles, and mineral water. Money is not a problem!” Li Lei said..
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