Chapter 636 - 666: Now No One Can Control Me
Chapter 636: Chapter 666: Now No One Can Control Me
Old Mrs. Qin nodded. "The ancestors of the Old Qin Family must be smiling down on us to have produced such an outstanding child."
Mr. Du realized he had nothing in common with the old woman. In his view, Xiao Jiao’s current success was mainly due to the girl’s own hard work!
Perhaps there were other reasons too.
But her effort was the key that changed her own life, and the lives of many of her friends and family!
Qin Jiao’s pregnancy was showing now. At six months, her belly had suddenly ballooned.
With one hand lightly resting on her waist, she smiled and said, "What are you two chatting about so enthusiastically?"
Old Mrs. Qin’s expression turned a little awkward, but Mr. Du smiled. "We were just singing your praises. By the way, Xiao Jiao, are you sure you don’t want to come abroad with me? You could have the baby there."
Qin Jiao smiled and shook her head. "No, thank you. I still have a lot to do here, and besides, the medical care in our country is excellent now. There’s nothing to worry about. My doctor also told me to move around more, saying it’s good for the baby."
Old Mrs. Qin chimed in from the side, "Back in our day, we’d be working in the fields right up until the moment we gave birth."
Others might have held their tongues out of respect for Old Mrs. Qin’s age, but Mr. Du didn’t care for such formalities.
He said bluntly, "What era are you talking about! Besides, how can you even compare the two? You need to understand how important Xiao Jiao is. The clothing company needs her, the restaurant needs her, and her husband and family all cherish her."
Old Mrs. Qin realized Mr. Du was upset, so she didn’t dare say another word. She just got up and left.
Qin Jiao gave a helpless smile. "Grandpa, you don’t have to be so angry. Grandma’s just like that. I never take anything she says to heart, because she’s not like my grandfather."
Objectively speaking, Old Mrs. Qin and Mr. Qin actually had very similar values.
But the difference was that Mr. Qin would force his ideas on others. He was domineering and uncompromising in his actions.
Old Mrs. Qin, however, was naturally timid. Having been dominated by Mr. Qin her whole life, she had never made any decisions for herself. Even now, she wasn’t entirely happy living at her daughter’s house, but she didn’t dare say anything to her second son, Qin Zhonghui.
She was the kind of old woman whose stubbornness could leave you speechless with anger one moment, yet make you feel sorry for her the next.
After patiently explaining this, Qin Jiao finished with a smile. "Besides, you see how things are now. Who can tell me what to do anymore?"
Mr. Du smiled and nodded. "As long as you don’t let it get to you, that’s what matters. I just worry you’ll be unhappy if you keep listening to her."
"I won’t."
Qin Jiao found that she was living this life far more clear-headedly than she had in her last.
She knew what she wanted and how to deal with the people and problems around her. Though it was tough at times, and she had moments of anxiety and frustration, they always passed quickly.
Her clothing company was well-established; all it needed was to release new collections each season. It would be difficult for any other company in the field to surpass it.
The restaurant was just starting out, but thanks to its unique niche, it was well-received despite the slightly high prices.
The revenue from the first month was quite substantial.
Qin Zhonghui had finally claimed the kitchen as his own, becoming its manager. His personality wasn’t suited for the front-of-house anyway. Plus, he was now working with the same old friends he’d gone to find work with years ago, and everyone was full of energy every day.
Su Yun, on the other hand, handled the front-of-house.