Chapter 175 Your whole family is infertile
3 month 10 day.

noon.

Snow country, winter market.

The company's quarterly performance showed a downward trend, which proved that the series of overly idealistic decisions made by An Shiyao were problematic.

"I told you so long ago."

"We can't let the cooperation with Boant fail. Now, the cooperation is terminated just because an employee has a grievance."

"It was fun then, but what about now?"

"..."

The meeting room was dead silent.

Only a few major shareholders dare to be sarcastic.

They initially gave face to An Shiyao who had parachuted in here, but as time passed and the benefits were gradually taken away, they were no longer so indulgent.

Of course, the family behind An Shiyao always restricted them from directly turning the table.

Otherwise, if their interests were cut so much, they would have turned against each other long ago.

"Boss An, let's just talk about the facts."

"You tell me. He's the only one in the whole winter market that has low shipping costs and good quality."

"It wasn't Boante's boss who asked the employees to drink with him. It was a personal act. Tell us privately. Mr. Liu and Boante's boss have a good relationship. We can shake hands and make peace privately. There's no need to tear each other apart."

"Mr. Li was just thinking about the interests of the company and his tone was a little off. Mr. An, please don't mind."

"..."

An Shiyao's face was cold. "According to what you said, our company has been able to survive until now only because of the female employees who accompany drinking? If we don't accompany drinking, we will go bankrupt?"

"I called you here to solve the problem together."

"It's not about our previous mistakes. Yes, we did suffer losses, but how would you feel if the people you asked to accompany you for drinks were your family, your daughter, or your wife?"

"..."

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the shareholders at the table suddenly turned ugly.

"In my opinion, we can only see if Mr. An can get help."

"Otherwise, we can only temporarily give up this high-quality source of goods."

"After all, having too many categories is not necessarily good for the company's development."

"..."

The meeting eventually broke up.

It wasn't just the shareholders of the company who were paying attention to this matter. Many people in the An family were also paying attention. They all regarded this as an unwritten test for the future heir of the family.

But the results presented now are undoubtedly not satisfactory.

come back to the office.

An Shiyao opened the drawer and there were still medicines inside.

Medicine is like Pandora's box, if you take it once, you will do it countless times. The same is true for lying, if you tell it once, you will do it countless times.

Unscrew the medicine bottle.

It was empty. She had thrown away the pills long ago to prevent this from happening. It would take at least half an hour to go to the hospital to get a new prescription.

If the cost of taking medicine is as simple as unscrewing the bottle cap, An Shiyao is not sure she can control it. But adding half an hour to the journey, although not 100% sure, it is true that the probability is greatly reduced.

"Dong dong."

The knock on the door just relieved her anxiety at the moment. She needed something else to distract herself.

"Boss An."

The person who came in was Li Renjie, Su Ming's apprentice.

"I heard that you had some unpleasantness with the management because of my girlfriend."

"Who said that?"

An Shiyao raised her eyebrows.

"No one needs to tell me, everyone can see that the atmosphere is not right recently."

"..."

"I really want to thank you. My girlfriend is just an ordinary buyer, but you would rather offend the people there than help her."

Li Renjie was grateful from the bottom of his heart. When he picked up his girlfriend that day, she cried and said that the other party's leader hinted that she should accompany him to drink and provide services. The leader of his company pretended not to hear it. He felt so wronged that he choked after taking a sip of wine. He was so scared that he ran out. He asked again and again if he had done something wrong, whether there would be any bad consequences, and whether it would affect him.

My lungs are about to explode.

When I went to the company to ask for an explanation, other leaders just brushed it off with ambiguity, even saying that no matter what his girlfriend did, she shouldn't have directly rejected the cooperation, which made me even more angry. At that time, I wanted to punch the head of the purchasing department.

But I didn’t expect An Shiyao to take it so seriously.

Not only did he fire the supervisor who took his girlfriend to the negotiation that day, he also made a direct and clear statement and response that unless Boant Company apologized in person, there would be no possibility of further cooperation.

"I don't know how to thank you."

"I had originally planned to just make a scene and then resign."

"Anyway, if there's anything I can help you with, just let me know."

"Just do your job."

An Shiyao felt a little tired.

She was also conflicted.

Of course, society is not as beautiful as what is written in textbooks, and people’s experiences cannot always be all glamorous and bright as they were in the greenhouse.

Total feeling.

The moral bottom line was very high at first. But, with the appearance of Su Ming, it has changed, right?
At that time, I felt that it didn't matter what the other person did, as long as he was alive and by my side.

Some things have indeed changed.

Some things haven’t changed.

What's the point of cooperation if you sell out employees and make them drink and become depressed?
He did this not only because she was his apprentice's girlfriend, but also because of his current moral standards.

[Of course no problem! ]

[My brother-in-law can't possibly blame my sister for this. If he knew, he might even go too far.]

Xiaoxi totally agrees.

[Sister Yao, don’t worry so much. 】

[If a person cannot maintain his moral bottom line, he will not be able to sleep well. Look, isn't Yuan Donglai in the north also an unconventional enterprise that is not favored by capitalists? But its reputation is good, and many people are willing to pay for it. It is not necessarily a utopia. ]

[Economics is not a required course for me, but I often read books on economics. If Sister Yao has any confusion, she can talk to an outsider like me, and maybe she can get some new inspiration.]

his sister.

Su You, they have become very close to each other. Of course, An Shiyao felt that it was Su Ming's sister who was too enthusiastic towards her, and their relationship was not harmonious for any reason.

Moreover, An Shiyao felt from the bottom of her heart that Su You was very smart. His social skills, intelligence, words and deeds were not like those of his peers.

These are our own people.

What would the family members say?

Under such circumstances, how many people would accept an outsider to settle down in their home if they were asked to go home with them?
If you don't want a penny, maybe you can just leave the house with nothing.

Don't want to lose.

At least, don't lose so badly.

She is willing to stay at home to take care of her husband and children, but she doesn't want to stay at home and accomplish nothing.

She didn't want to be in a situation in the future where she had to go home and couldn't bring Su Ming back with dignity and tell others that he was the man she loved and her husband.

【If you can’t hold it anymore, just tell me. 】

[Originally, I didn't ask you to go to that company to train you. ]

My father was very tolerant.

But does he really accept the son-in-law he found from the bottom of his heart?
With questions that have been hidden for a long time.

An Shiyao asked an inappropriate question.

[Do you believe that he is the one who died? ]

【…】

Sure enough, he hesitated for a moment.

Give another reply.

【What matters is not whether I believe it or not, but whether you believe it or not. 】

[I owe you and your daughter a lot. I won't ask about these things. As long as you think it's right and you won't regret it, I agree.]

【Perhaps you could have brought him here earlier, while I still have some breath left, so I can teach you something.】

That's right.

My father doesn't care whether Mr. Su Ming is Mr. Su Ming or not. As long as I, as a daughter, don't regret it and am satisfied, that's enough.

You won't regret it.

Mr. Su Ming doesn't need to worry about these things. This is what he should do. Let him go to Kyoto with his head held high and be respected at all times.

Of course it's nice to follow Mr. Su Ming without worries.

But now I want to do more.

What if there is a need for material things in the future? I can't be reduced to the point where I can't even donate money when I want to beg for help. That's the bottom line.

"Boss An, you're coming home so late again."

"Yes. Don't worry, our company doesn't have the habit of employees not leaving get off work until the leader leaves. Overtime is not encouraged."

"Boss An, I'm sorry... You did so much planning for the 3.8 Women's Day event, but we still didn't come up with a hit."

"It's not your problem."

"..."

Is it all screwed up?
Not really.

At least, the employees who previously thought An Shiyao was a bit exploitative now all agree that An Shiyao is a down-to-earth executive. She doesn't make empty promises, but gives what she says. She doesn't encourage overtime, and those who work overtime unnecessarily will be fined. This is completely contrary to other companies.

But in theory it is correct. If you plan a task that can be completed in one hour, but you give yourself flexible time and still delay it for a day, you should be fined. It’s just that this kind of utopian company is difficult to put into practice.

back home.

"call."

An Shiyao let out a long sigh.

The water in the bathtub has been prepared in advance using a smart remote control.

Wearing high heels for a day will make you feel painful, and changing to shoes with lower heels will still be uncomfortable. While taking off her flesh-colored stockings, she was thinking... If Su Ming was here, could she tease him and ask him to help rub her?

In return, I can also help him rub it.

Don't want to think about anything.

There's a reason why Su Ming's toothbrush is placed next to the bathtub.

After quitting her drug addiction, she might develop other addictions.

"You said you wanted to use it..."

"If he comes back and finds out about this, he'll say I'm dirty or something... well."

What is he doing now?

Do you think about yourself?
If you knew that you are not doing so well now, would you comfort yourself or blame yourself?

Probably the former.

Unconsciously, I felt like I was being spoiled.

I don’t hate it, but I also feel that if it continues like this for a long time, I will definitely get spoiled.

"Okay. Keep up the good work."

After getting out of the bath, dry your body and wrap your hair with a towel.

I practice yoga to keep in shape while watching TV shows, and think about a series of questions I have collected during the day.

That's the moral bottom line.

But tears don't necessarily have to be serious. The company can no longer follow a single route, and the reputation in the niche is still more than 90% positive.

Areas that have never been touched before.

Adult products are also acceptable.

The family wants a company that can make money, not a company that is popular but not profitable. Perhaps this is the right management.

Another scene suddenly came to my mind.

"Yao, I didn't expect you to be able to do this."

"In my opinion, she is indeed a rare and precious woman who deserves to be cherished."

That way.

You will be very happy, right?
Although I told you not to think about yourself, if I really don't think about myself at all... I'll be very lonely.

I am a very clingy type, right?
Every day I close my eyes and imagine that the person next to me is still there, some intimate behavior... some overly proud scenes, some small details that can make me feel the memory of being loved. It is actually better and healthier than drugs. The side effect is nothing more than easily leading to self-comfort again.

3 month 10 day.

Night.

"I can't believe I was given a gun."

Two days later, Avril still couldn't help but bring it up.

Tomcat.

Only the size of a palm, this powerful ultra-compact semi-automatic pistol combines Italian craftsmanship with practical self-defense functions. Su Ming even painted it pink.

"But can this concealed-carry pistol really be hidden on the person after being painted this color?"

"I just thought you'd like pink."

"Prejudice! Who says girls have to like pink? I just like skulls."

"..."

"So, how is Dad going to explain what he said on the phone about the three moms?"

Avril put the gun away and placed it in her skirt pocket so that you couldn't even tell she had a gun.

"Your mother is petite and cute. The second mother is simple and kind, and the third mother is hypocritical, but her mind is actually very simple and cute."

"…I don't want to hear Dad summarize their merits."

"They're all beautiful."

"I don't want to know the appearance."

"Avril."

Su Ming sat in the yard, looking up at the sky with melancholy, "Although things have come to this, I still want to explain. This is not my original intention."

"Dad, I want to scold you."

"All ears."

"I can't curse."

"..."

"Dad, why can you be so confident that you must have three mothers?"

“Because it’s done, it’s done.”

"It's so annoying. Mom doesn't seem to care. Should I not care too? Is there anything else? For example, do I have a few more half-brothers and sisters?"

"Not yet."

"Then I'm going to practice shooting."

"..."

Bang, bang, bang. The silenced pistol wasn't making much noise.

But the photo on the target pillar, which was riddled with holes, made Su Ming sweat. That was him.

"Finally, I gave him two shots and then changed people."

"Who to change?" "The athlete who pesters me every day."

"Who? Where? How many people are there in the family?"

"Dad, you're so annoying."

"..."

Can't a girl be kept at home when she grows up?

It is no longer the little cotton-padded jacket it once was.

"Alright, alright, I broke his leg once before. He kept talking to me when we were playing rugby. It was so annoying."

"well played."

"dad."

Avril put down the gun and walked to Su Ming, her tone quite serious.

"I'll just say one thing. Mom has been really hard these years. It doesn't matter what happens to me."

"I know."

"And no matter how many mothers there are, we must not let someone buy soy sauce and disappear for ten years. I still have more than a dozen boxes of soy sauce at home. They are all expired."

"..."

"Also, mom has never allowed me to set foot in a place where I really need to use a gun. My shooting skills and strength are pretty good now, right? I know the world is not as simple as I thought, and I don't want to be a flower in a greenhouse. Mom will only listen to you."

"..."

"After so long, Dad is still the same as Mom, and only wants me to grow up under your protection? Well, then I can only find a man to marry and have children for the rest of my life. It might not be so boring to end my life in a greenhouse."

"I will think about it."

"Considering it... Adults are like this, they say they'll consider it but then forget about it completely after a few days."

"..."

Su Ming was not unaware that Avril was trying to trick him.

But he did think of many issues.

For example, I completed the mission in Florida for the first time without a save. Is there any absolutely safe place in the world? No.

In other words, Avril is old enough to drive, so it is not surprising that she gets into an accident on the highway one day. Being protected is always not as good as being able to protect yourself. And what I want, to be able to truly protect Xia Ye, is actually a derivative of wanting to be able to protect myself.

"I'll tell you."

"Dad is the best~ baji."

A family formed with Xia Ye and Avril. Knowing that forces like Shirobako are still active in the dark in 2023, it is no longer possible to be an ordinary family, and it is impossible to think that just waiting for Avril to graduate and live a good life is enough.

"Speaking of which, do you have any pictures of the other two mothers?"

"Really beautiful? How beautiful?"

"..."

"What a great figure! This is good enough to appear in a magazine, right?!"

"Who is this? Is his white hair natural or dyed? Eh? The Eliza royal family of Eagle Country?"

"Dad, are you really not afraid of being assassinated?!"

"I've been walking on thin ice all my life, I just don't want to complain."

"Can I also visit Windsor Castle in the future?"

"can."

"Maybe this mother can give me some tough tasks?"

"She'd probably give you a slap in the face to tell you not to think too much about it."

"..."

It seems that it will take a little time for Avril to appear in front of An Shiyao or Eliza.

Well now.

"It's time to go to bed. You should also go take a shower and go to bed."

"It looks like I can't sleep together."

"Nonsense, how old are you?"

"cut."

Avril shrugged. "Is it because of my age? Dad, tell me again with all your heart."

3 month 11 day.

late at night.

"There's no rush to have younger brothers and sisters."

"I just want to sleep together."

"Dad owes me this."

Nothing.

Avril really came, and she showed up in an unstoppable manner.

"It's okay."

"Actually, Avril misses her big brother very much. So it doesn't matter if Xiaoye's wish is postponed for one day."

It’s not about what the wish is.

If I can’t finish it, Xiaoye won’t eat myself.

Just seeing Avril sleeping with a pillow beside me gave me an indescribable feeling.

"Were you laughed at when you graduated from elementary school?"

"… For a while, yes."

"What about junior high school?"

"Break the legs of seven or eight people."

"..."

He hugs his daughter on the left and his wife on the right.

Maybe in some sense, this is the peak of life.

I have already made a promise to my wife.

What about your daughter?

What kind of promise?
"Avril, I promise."

“From now on, I will be there for every event that requires my presence.”

"..."

She was silent for a while before she spoke, "If it's my second mother's new brother or sister's birthday and my birthday, and they're both in two places that can't possibly be in the same day, where is Dad going?"

"To be fair, I choose to stay with your mother and not go anywhere. Both sides stood up, but I gave the gift, which is fair and just."

"Is this how you lied to your mother?"

"..."

"You don't have to promise to be there. It's good that you don't suddenly become a kid without a dad again. I hate that."

3 month 11 day.

2 points in the early hours.

"dad?"

"……Mother?"

Avril woke up in a daze.

I found myself being carried away by two familiar figures, wrapped in a quilt.

"Avril, you are sleepwalking right now."

The amiable mother said with a smile.

"Yes, I testify. Your mother didn't lie to you."

The kind and polite father seconded the proposal seriously.

"..."

"I'm going to make a scene. I'm going to cry. Can't I just have one day? This is compensation!"

"Again, you are sleepwalking."

"Your mother is right."

"Ahhh! This is so annoying! Mom and Dad are both idiots!"

Sleepwalking is still necessary.

My daughter is here, so it's hard to carry out morning activities. Now that I'm back home, how can I not review everything that happened before?
3 month 11 day.

early.

Snow country, winter market.

An Shiyao had the usual dream.

But this dream was more real or even more thrilling than the previous ones.

But no matter how perverted Mr. Su Ming's words were...it didn't seem surprising.

No more.

It’s like having to pee in a dream, but when you wake up the moment you can’t hold it anymore it’s already too late.

An Shiyao's sleeping position was not good. If she was with Su Ming, she could lean on him to sleep after being exhausted, which would be fine. But without anything to hold her still, she would often wake up with her feet where her head was.

"Where did I leave my phone last night?"

"..."

An Shiyao tried to recall.

It seems to be true.

Recalling the cool, beautiful, or fantasy scenes that made her feel something with Su Ming, she unconsciously turned to Su Ming's photo in the album and put her legs down.

"this is not me."

Her cheeks were a little red, but she spoke to herself calmly.

Not myself.

The body has its own consciousness and controls itself. Just like that, each limb of an octopus has its own brain and is not controlled by the main brain. Yes, it must be like this.

So, the vibration just now was...

"Buzz."

The call came again.

The ringing continued. The ringing gradually became stronger and stronger. No wonder it sounded like that in my dream.

How about some belonging, Lunden?

Because of this harassing phone call, the bed sheets were wet.

But if I change my way of thinking, if it was Mr. Su Ming who called me at this time... If people knew about my dream and my phone vibrated, I would become like this. I would be so ashamed that I would want to die.

hang up.

"Buzz."

Again.

The calling area is still Lunden.

Someone wanted to be scolded so early in the morning? An Shiyao had been accumulating emotions these days. If there happened to be a blind liar who scolded her, she would not be responsible.

It is often said on the Internet that one should vent anger appropriately.

Harassment calls are all caused by the phone.

"..."

This time An Shiyao answered it.

"Go to hell, you bastard!"

I cursed her with something she thought was filthy and hung up the phone. It was my first time cursing someone, so I was a little nervous.

"it works……"

what.

Work, work, work!

Wake up!
We have to work hard today!

"Buzz."

The call came again.

Again?

"You bastard, you, you..."

What could be dirtier?

"Your whole family is infertile!"

"..."

An Shiyao felt a lot more relaxed after feeling ashamed. Cursing people irresponsibly and appropriately can really relax your mind.

Do you want to call again?
After waiting for a while and seeing that nothing came, An Shiyao felt a little regretful. She held one side of her nostril and took a deep breath.

"Okay, we have to work hard today."

This is a method she learned to quickly clear her mind.

3 month 11 day.

Lunden, 23 points.

It is morning in the snow country and late night here.

"You bastard, you, you...your whole family is infertile!"

"..."

"beep."

The call was hung up again.

"Did you hear that?!"

"She called me a bitch! She called me that twice!!!"

"How dare you scold my whole family for being infertile?!"

The small scale of the pigeon squab started by Miao Xueer fluctuated violently. She contacted An Shiyao with good intentions to find out something about her situation.

The results of it?
damn thing?
Infertility?

"..."

The maid trembled and said nothing.

"I have to curse back! She's just a businessman, and she rebelled against me!"

"She's the bitch!"

"Her whole family is infertile!"

Miao Xueer gritted her teeth, completely angry and embarrassed.

She was hung up twice before she could even say a word, which was a huge humiliation.

"..."

The maid wanted to say it.

Queen, generally speaking, even if someone from your own country receives a call from an unfamiliar number, there is a high probability that they will hang up directly. Not to mention it is from another country. Also, this is so childish. This should not be a royal secret that can be spread out, it can only be recorded in the daily record that can only be revealed a hundred years after the Queen's death.

(End of this chapter)