Chapter 274: A Big Deal Comes Knocking
Sure enough, as soon as Shen Nian got home, she was doted on for a long time. Her family didn’t relax until she had explained, one by one, everything she did on her trip to the provincial capital.
Although she knew Lu Cheng’s mission probably wouldn’t be over so soon, Shen Nian still couldn’t resist calling his company.
She was desperate to tell Lu Cheng that their farm could finally get started—she had achieved what she had set out to do!
She hoped Lu Cheng could share in her joy.
However, the people at company headquarters told her that Lu Cheng’s mission wasn’t over yet, and his return date was still undetermined.
She wasn’t exactly disappointed. Instead, it gave her a new surge of motivation. ’I have to get things settled at home, make money quickly, and then I can go to B City and be with Lu Cheng.’
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Meanwhile, Lu Cheng was also working hard toward his reunion with Shen Nian. He was desperately trying to shorten a mission that was originally supposed to take over half a month.
All so he could return to Shen Nian’s side even a moment sooner. He was willing to endure any hardship or fatigue to make it happen.
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That evening, after returning to her room, Shen Nian had just finished her shower. She was about to enter the space to study for a bit when she heard a knock on the door.
Shen Nian assumed it was Sun Yufeng with something to discuss, but when she opened the door, she saw Lu Xinyue.
"Sister-in-law, am I disturbing you?"
"Not at all. I just showered. Did you need to talk to me about something specific? Come on in."
Shen Nian said as she pulled Lu Xinyue into the room.
’Lu Xinyue didn’t say anything in the living room, but now she’s come to my room alone. There must be something specific she wants to discuss!’
"So, what’s on your mind?"
"Well, there is something... I just don’t know if it’s actually a good thing."
"What are you being so hesitant for? There’s no need to be shy with me. Just tell me what’s on your mind. I won’t know if it’s good or bad until I’ve heard it, right?"
"That’s true! So, Sister-in-law, it’s like this. You know those dresses you made for me? I wore them to school and out with my friends, and everyone praised them, saying they’re beautiful!"
"That’s a wonderful thing! Why wouldn’t you be happy about getting compliments?"
"Of course I’m happy! Actually, it’s about a good friend of mine. She asked where I bought the dresses, and I told her you made them. Then, less than two days later, she suddenly said she wanted to meet you and mentioned something about... wanting to partner with you."
"Partner? What does her family do? Don’t tell me they own a clothing factory, do they?"
"Wow, Sister-in-law, you’re so smart! You guessed it in one try!"
Shen Nian smiled. ’It wasn’t that I was smart; Lu Xinyue had just made it incredibly obvious.’
"So, your friend’s family owns a clothing factory, she likes your dresses, and she wants to partner with me to buy my designs?"
"I think that’s it. I don’t really understand this kind of thing. All I know is that the clothes you make are beautiful, and you can’t buy them anywhere. Besides, I wasn’t sure if you’d even be willing to sell your designs, so..."
That was why she had been so hesitant, unsure how to bring the matter up with Shen Nian.
"Silly girl, I’m not upset at all! On the contrary, your friend might have just brought me a huge business opportunity!"
An idea began to form in Shen Nian’s mind as she listened to Lu Xinyue.
’The farm is getting started now, but it’ll take some time before it’s profitable. And I’m planning to let my family manage most of it anyway. Of course, that means I’m free to do other things.’
’In this life, I’m going to try anything and everything I’m passionate about. And if it can also make money and improve our family’s living conditions, then why not go for it?’
"A huge opportunity? Sister-in-law, are you serious?"
Lu Xinyue’s eyes widened in shock at Shen Nian’s words. She had been hesitant before, unsure if this was a good or bad thing. But hearing what Shen Nian said, she realized it must be a good thing after all!