I Became the Mother of His Child-Chapter 441: The Future of Promise

Taking one-third of the profits? Isn’t that a bit too much, Su Nuo thought, feeling like she was being taken advantage of during a crisis, yet if Xu Xiuxiu’s support of one hundred thousand yuan came through, "Promise" clothing would reach new heights, have its own factory, and be able to produce clothes directly, which would also help shorten the time other factories outside could imitate the same designs; the temptation was indeed very appealing to Su Nuo, so at this moment, her heart vacillated between a deep abyss and a frying pan.

The abyss was rejecting Xu Xiuxiu’s investment, while the frying pan was the buzz of agreeing to it.

"Mr. Xu, isn’t taking one-third of the profits a bit too much?" Su Nuo hesitated to agree, her tone carrying a cautious probe, thinking that if Xu Xiuxiu was willing to step back mentally, then she might as well spend some effort to persuade her. She was willing to invest because she saw the prospects of "Promise" clothing; therefore, she should also be willing to step back appropriately in the case of profits.

"Miss Su, one-third of the profits is actually not much. I believe my investment is completely a win-win situation. Of course, you can also go back and think about it before you answer me. Of course, I won’t blackmail you with the storefront in Tangshui City Clothing City. I can tell you clearly that even if we don’t cooperate, I will still lease the store space to you." Xu Xiuxiu was not a stingy person, as business does not break personal relationships, and besides, there was Ni Chang, who might also be reincarnated, involved; Xu Xiuxiu felt it was necessary to be friendly, if not outright hospitable—who knows what that person’s background was!

"Alright, Mr. Xu, allow me to go back and consider it for a bit. After all, ’Promise’ clothing isn’t solely mine; designer Ni Chang also has a say, and I need to seek her opinion first." Su Nuo relaxed a little upon hearing this, then exchanged pleasantries with Xu Xiuxiu, also explaining why she couldn’t immediately accept her olive branch.

"Fine! Go back and discuss it with designer Ni Chang," Xu Xiuxiu nodded, agreeing: "But don’t think for too long, I might go back to Imperial City at any time." She had been in Z city for two days already, staying another day might still be possible, but staying any longer made her worry that her three children might heartlessly forget about their mother.

"Of course, I will give you an answer by tomorrow at the latest," agreed Su Nuo cheerfully.

After dinner, everyone went their separate ways. Although Su Nuo was still hesitant, the next day she gave Xu Xiuxiu a definitive answer, and they smoothly signed the contract. Xu Xiuxiu promptly transferred the money, but although she had invested, most matters regarding "Promise" clothing were handled by Su Nuo herself, and Su Nuo was fully responsible for issues like the factory. Xu Xiuxiu just needed to provide the funds and then unscrupulously play the role of a hands-off boss who collects money.

Xu Xiuxiu felt she had become accustomed to paying without working, perhaps because of the pressures from Tangshui City and Sichuan Pavilion in the past. Thus, now she tried to save herself trouble wherever possible and not show off her abilities unnecessarily. Otherwise, if she encountered someone like Ye Hua, the progenitor of hands-off-bosses, she’d have a tough time. She still planned to spend more time with her children and Song Yuanhuan; she couldn’t afford to neglect the real business of a happy life just to make money.

Once Xu Xiuxiu had confirmed her investment in "Promise" clothing, Su Nuo led her to meet Ni Chang herself. Ni Chang was a woman with delicate features and a very strong presence. Her real name was Yanshang, and her demeanor was very calm and quiet. She was not very talkative, but every greeting and pleasantry was apt, neither annoying nor too solicitous. Xu Xiuxiu, with her previous life’s experience as a seasoned HR and successful businesswoman in this life, had to see Ni Chang in a new light.

Although she had initially been somewhat suspicious that the other was another reincarnated individual, upon meeting Ni Chang, Xu Xiuxiu more or less confirmed Ni Chang’s identity. She thought that being able to win a major design award at the young age of twenty-one, and maintaining a calm and composed manner, indicated a maturity and stability that couldn’t match her true age, so she must indeed be a reincarnated individual without a doubt.

But even though Xu Xiuxiu had more or less guessed this, she continued to act unconcerned, carrying on as usual. After all, it was just a partnership, and there was no need for more than a cordial relationship, especially since Ni Chang herself had such a composed mindset, making it difficult for Xu to dislike her. Thus, she felt there was no need for extra caution, treating her just like a regular friend and collaborator.

Things developed smoothly. Xu had initially considered staying in Z city for a couple more days, but she began thinking about her three children in Imperial City, wondering if they were eating well, whether they were sleeping well, if they missed her when she was out of sight. Moreover, the most pressing matter was, Song Yuanhuan Mr. Song had already made several anxious calls urging her to return, with every word hinting at his longing. Xu Xiuxiu thought it was rare to feel this longing from Song Yuanhuan, so considering there was nothing left to do in Z city, she simply took a flight back to Imperial City.

When Xu Xiuxiu arrived in Imperial City, it was the afternoon, but it suddenly began to rain outside the airport. Standing on the steps outside the Imperial City airport, Xu Xiuxiu stared at the rainy sky, undecided about how to get home since the Imperial Capital Military District was somewhat far and it was raining, leaving her quite unsure of what to do.

Squeak—

In the pouring rain, while Xu Xiuxiu was indecisive, a vehicle with a Military District license plate stopped outside the airport. The car door opened and, the next moment, a black umbrella unfolded, and a man in a neat military uniform slowly walked towards Xu Xiuxiu, exuding a stern and unapproachable aura. Yet, his deep eyes were tightly fixed on Xu Xiuxiu, and when he saw her, a slight soft smile briefly emerged amidst the coldness.

In that instant, utterly captivating!

Xu Xiuxiu’s favorite type had always been Song Yuanhuan’s; he could be stunningly handsome, cool to death, capable of acting spoiled, yet also able to warm the bed forcefully, skilled in cooking soup, and always ready to foot the bill—a perfectly good man of the new century. Plus, with his abstinent-style crisp military uniform, he completely overwhelmed Xu Xiuxiu’s rationality within seconds.

"Mr. Song, how come you’re here?" Xu Xiuxiu found it hard to describe her feelings at the moment, but the upturned corners of her mouth betrayed her happiness. Looking up at the man approaching, in that moment, amid many years of marriage and on a rainy day, Xu Xiuxiu once again felt that heart-fluttering sensation of being in love.