boyutpedia Chapter 1234 Joy Turns to Sorrow
Chapter 1234 Joy Turns to Sorrow
After hanging up the phone, Liu Meilan and Wang Lemei looked at each other in bewilderment.
Wang Lemei asked curiously, "Meilan, the pearls that the villagers cultivate are also supplied by your farm, and they're also cultivated in the same sea. How can there be such a big difference?"
Liu Meilan shook her head, "I don't know either. Last year, we were put in a bit of a passive position because the island suddenly sold the pearls to other people. Let's not worry about it for now. If they want to sell pearls, let them come to us."
Wang Lemei said proudly, "Of course, I'm not stupid! I'm not going to do business with someone who's too eager to please. I need to maintain my composure."
"Hey!" Liu Meilan smiled. "But don't go too far! We're all from the same village, we'll see each other all the time."
"Why didn't they consider that we're from the same village?" Wang Lemei rolled her eyes, feeling dissatisfied. "They had already signed a contract, yet they still wanted to sell it to someone else. That's bad enough, but they also didn't want to pay the penalty for breach of contract. If it weren't for your clever move and countermeasures, we would have suffered a huge loss."
Liu Meilan reassured them, "That's true, but half of the villagers sold to us even though the price was a little lower. People are different, and you can't expect everyone to be honest."
Wang Lemei still feels a bit angry when she thinks about last year. "Hmph, I really don't want to buy their pearls."
"Sigh, there are so many short-sighted people," Liu Meilan sighed. "Now even my third brother has buyers coming to purchase his products, and many farmers are wavering. Anyway, as long as the penalty for breach of contract is paid, that's fine. They don't care about anything else; everything is based on business rules."
Wang Lemei was taken aback. "This kind of thing has to happen again!"
Liu Meilan shook her head, not angry at all, but rather very happy. "You only see the bad side, but the good side is that Shiyang pearls are becoming more popular, and the output value is getting bigger and bigger. The bigger the business, the more money we can make. Besides, that's where my third brother works, so we have to be careful about the impact. But don't worry. I'll go to the pearl purchase this year, but I won't let you go. You can focus on your pregnancy and postpartum recovery."
Wang Lemei shook Liu Meilan's arm, "Meilan, to be honest, I rely on you more than I rely on my husband. You always step up when I need you. If you were a man, I would be happy to be your lover."
Liu Meilan was both amused and exasperated. "You need to move to the back; there are still small fish in front of you!"
"Hahaha..." Wang Lemei laughed so hard she almost fell over. It turned out she wasn't the only one who felt this way. Although Liu Meilan was only 1.6 meters tall, she exuded a domineering aura that made people feel at ease.
Wang Lemei was laughing so happily, and then tragedy struck. She felt something flowing down her legs, looked down, and exclaimed, "Meilan, I'm going into labor..."
Liu Meilan was stunned, but quickly recovered, "Le Mei, don't be afraid, I'll take you to the hospital."
Just then, a tricycle came along, which Liu Meilan borrowed. She even borrowed a sturdy hard shell from a nearby shop and put it on the tricycle.
"Boss, thank you. Could you please go and inform the Huo family?" Liu Meilan asked the florist, "There are elderly people and children at home. Just say I'm with Le Mei and that Uncle Huo shouldn't be worried."
"Meilan, Lemei, I will definitely deliver the message." The female boss knew Liu Meilan and was also acquainted with the Huo family. Not only that, she also pulled her husband, who was tidying up the flower shop, out. "You have long legs, hurry up and ride the tricycle to take Lemei to the hospital."
And so, the florist rode his tricycle, with Liu Meilan supporting him from the side, running alongside him.
The florist was riding his bike while shouting, "Make way, a pregnant woman is giving birth, make way..."
People on the road, no matter what they were doing, all stopped. Anything blocking the road was carried away by the villagers. They made way for the tricycles.
At this moment, everyone on the island hoped that the pregnant woman and her child would be born safely.
Some even rode electric bicycles to the hospital quickly to explain the situation.
As soon as the tricycle stopped, the hospital's doctors and nurses pushed over in a wheelchair.
Without asking anyone else to help, Liu Meilan picked up the heavily pregnant Wang Lemei and placed her on the cot.
At this moment, Wang Lemei saw Liu Meilan as someone with immense strength. Having such a good friend and partner is truly wonderful; not only does she help you make money, but she can also save your life in crucial moments!
“Meilan…” Wang Lemei’s nose tingled slightly. Her own family was practically nonexistent, but at this moment she regarded Liu Meilan as her own family.
Liu Meilan wiped away her tears and comforted her with a smile, "Don't be afraid, this is a hospital, it's very safe. I'll stay with you outside!"
Wang Lemei nodded, "Yes, after I give birth, I want to become sworn sisters with you. Oh, and we should invite Xiaoyu too! You're all my family!"
Liu Meilan was both amused and exasperated. "Just focus on having the baby. At a time like this, you still have the mind to think about these things."
Wang Lemei smiled, which eased the physical pain, and then she was wheeled into the delivery room.
Hearing Wang Lemei's call, Liu Meilan's lips curled up. She hadn't expected to be so lucky today, to be able to welcome the arrival of a newborn.
Young Master Huo works in a factory in the city, while Old Master Huo stays at home and their child attends kindergarten.
Uncle Huo quickly called the nanny and asked her to go to the hospital.
Then, he checked the time and met Grandpa Liu and the security guard at the kindergarten gate. "Uncle Liu, could you please take care of my grandson? My daughter-in-law gave birth, and my son isn't on the island. I need to go to the hospital."
Grandpa Liu nodded, "Go quickly, Meilan called me. Don't worry about the child leaving him at my house."
Uncle Huo's eyes showed gratitude. "Thank you, Uncle Liu."
This is when the disadvantage of having few family members becomes apparent. In such crucial moments, there aren't many people you can completely trust.
When Uncle Huo arrived at the hospital, he saw Liu Meilan standing at the door of the delivery room. He felt a little relieved and asked, "Meilan, how is Le Mei?"
"Le Mei is doing very well, don't worry," Liu Meilan reassured her, worried that Uncle Huo was getting on in years and was very anxious. "The doctor just said that both mother and child will be safe."
Uncle Huo was taken aback. "Huh? Another kid?"
Liu Meilan nodded, "I just had an ultrasound, and I saw it."
Uncle Huo chuckled, "I don't mind. I already have a grandson. Whether this next grandson or granddaughter is fine, it doesn't matter. Little Huo and Le Mei have been talking about wanting a daughter, but when they saw your Yingying, they couldn't take their eyes off her. I guess they're going to be disappointed."
Liu Meilan laughed heartily, "Le Mei is especially good to my Yingying."
"Meilan, thank you so much. If it weren't for you... sigh..." Uncle Huo thanked him. "When I have some free time, I'll make you a set of jewelry."
Liu Meilan's eyes lit up. "Uncle, I won't stand on ceremony with you. Make it for me, I want it!"
Uncle Huo's craftsmanship is exceptional. The jewelry he makes now, especially the custom-made pieces, is one-of-a-kind.