Chapter 445: Deng Yunhua: No More Pretending, I'm Laying My Cards on the Table!

Chapter 445: Deng Yunhua: No More Pretending, I'm Laying My Cards on the Table!

Nanning.

The Fan Family's Sour Snack Stand.

Deng Yunhua was savoring the delicious but tooth-challenging sour snacks while watching Fan Yuehua's busy figure.

Although Fan Yuehua dressed modestly in clothes her mother made, rather than trendy styles bought from stores, a beautiful person really looks good in anything. Even if she were to drape herself in a bedsheet, she could still captivate anyone.

Perhaps it was the bias of love, but Fan Yuehua completely matched Deng Yunhua's aesthetic, making him never tire of looking at her.

Actually, it wasn't just Deng Yunhua who was watching. A few male customers also occasionally glanced at Fan Yuehua.

As the saying goes, the appreciation of beauty is a universal human trait. These male customers might not have any ulterior motives; they might just be admiring a beautiful woman.

Sour snacks, after all, aren't the main meal. Even with a beautiful shopkeeper, it was impossible to attract too many customers. Soon, Fan Yuehua had some free time. After some thought, she walked over to the small table where Deng Yunhua was sitting and sat down opposite him.

"Manager Deng, would you like to add some more? The sour chili is also quite tasty," Fan Yuehua said, also pondering how to politely discourage him without hurting his pride.

After all, her mother planned to do business on the snack street, and Deng Yunhua was the manager there. If she offended him, it might affect her mother's business.

As for dating him, Fan Yuehua hadn't even considered it.

Although her family wasn't well-off, she was a top student at a prestigious university who would soon have a job many people envied. With her outstanding figure and beauty, she had several admirers in college, all of whom were relatively excellent male students.

Compared to her admirers, the current Deng Yunhua had no advantages.

He lacked both education and appearance, and his position as the snack street manager, while somewhat prestigious, was essentially just a private job that might not compare to her future career.

Therefore, from any perspective, Fan Yuehua didn't think Manager Deng was a suitable match for her.

Deng Yunhua didn't know what she was thinking. Seeing that she had time to talk to him, he was quite pleased: "Sure, if you say it's good, it must be. Let's try two chilies."

Fan Yuehua got up, took out two sour chilies, quickly sliced them, and placed them on Deng Yunhua's plate.

After putting the knife away, Fan Yuehua sat back down opposite him.

Deng Yunhua tasted a piece of sour chili and nodded: "The sour chili at your place is indeed very good. Is your aunt's skill in making sour snacks a family tradition?"

Fan Yuehua replied: "It can be considered a family tradition. My grandmother was quite knowledgeable about it, and my mother learned from her at a young age. After starting her own business, she spent nearly ten years refining the recipe to achieve the current taste."

Deng Yunhua said: "Your aunt is quite talented."

The two chatted casually for a few minutes. Seeing that Fan Yuehua seemed to want to say something but held back, Deng Yunhua asked: "Fan, do you have something you want to say to me?"

Fan Yuehua hesitated and replied: "No."

Originally, she had wanted to find a reason to discourage him, but she hadn't thought of a good way to say it. Since he hadn't openly pursued her, she decided to pretend she didn't know. After all, she was only helping out during the summer break, and once school started, they would naturally have no further interaction.

Seeing that she didn't want to speak, Deng Yunhua didn't press the issue but asked: "Fan, have you been to Qingxiu Mountain?"

Fan Yuehua shook her head: "No."

Deng Yunhua looked at her, hopefully: "I heard the scenery at Qingxiu Mountain is beautiful. Would you like to go and see it?"

Fan Yuehua was clear in her mind. If she said she wanted to go, he would likely seize the opportunity to invite her. Thinking this, she shook her head: "I prefer majestic and famous mountains like Mount Tai and Mount Hua. I have no interest in small mountains like Qingxiu."

Deng Yunhua was prepared and tried another approach: "Do you like having morning tea?"

At this point, Fan Yuehua couldn't continue pretending. She bit her lip and asked: "Manager Deng, are you trying to flirt with me?"

Caught off guard by her directness, Deng Yunhua felt a bit flustered. However, since the words were already out, he didn't back down and nodded: "Fan, I admit, I have fallen for you. I want to date you. Can you give me a chance?"

Fan Yuehua shook her head in refusal: "I'm sorry, I'm still in school and don't want to start dating yet."

"I can wait for you."

Deng Yunhua had anticipated her rejection. After all, on the surface, they were clearly mismatched. If she had immediately agreed, that would have been strange. So he decided to reveal his strengths: "Fan, I know I don't match you in terms of education or appearance, but the most important thing for a man is his career. I have a career that most people strive for their entire lives and can never achieve, and this is the confidence I have in pursuing you.

Fan Yuehua frowned slightly and asked, "Manager Deng, what do you mean by your career?"

Deng Yunhua dropped a bombshell: "The snack street was built by my father's investment. He has already handed over the management of the snack street to me, and all the profits from the snack street belong to me."

Hearing this, Fan Yuehua was greatly surprised. She had estimated the earnings of the snack street's owner during her free time before. Ignoring the initial discount period, once the regular rent was collected, the annual income would be at least several million, possibly even tens of millions.

This average-looking guy was actually the son of the snack street's owner?

And all the profits from the snack street belonged to him?

Was this true or false?

At this moment, Fan Yuehua was really shocked!

Although some of her admirers came from wealthy families, their wealth paled in comparison to annual earnings of several million or tens of millions. The difference was too great.

Seeing her stunned, Deng Yunhua continued, "Fan, I know this might sound arrogant, but if you were to be with me, whether you want to do business or pursue a career in politics, I can help you and provide you with the best platform."

Fan Yuehua's mind was in turmoil, and she swallowed hard, "Manager Deng... Boss Deng, this news is too shocking. Let me take a moment to process it."

Deng Yunhua smiled, "Take your time. When you're ready, we can talk more."

Fan Yuehua's heart raced. She was not a fairy detached from the world. She had lost her father at a young age, so she understood the importance of money from a young age. With annual earnings of several million or more right in front of her, how many people could resist?

Even in the future, very few people could withstand such temptation, let alone in the early 1990s, where this amount of money was truly unimaginable.

Moreover, the fact that her father could give his son such a massive annual income without hesitation—what kind of person must the real boss of the snack street be?

Just thinking about it made Fan Yuehua's heart race; it was too intense.

After a while, Fan Yuehua calmed down and looked at Deng Yunhua with a complex expression, "Boss Deng, with your excellent family background, you are like a prince in a fairy tale, while I am just a Cinderella. I'm afraid I don't deserve you."

Deng Yunhua smiled wryly, "I just had a good birth. If we set aside family background, I don't deserve you. But everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Apart from your family background, you excel in every other aspect, while I excel only in family background.

If we were to be together, it would be a perfect match. What do you think?"

Fan Yuehua didn't answer but asked, "Are you sure your parents won't object?"

Deng Yunhua laughed, "Don't worry. If I hadn't stopped him, my father would have already come to propose the marriage."

Fan Yuehua secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then probed, "Boss Deng, how many siblings do you have?"

Deng Yunhua said, "Call me Ah Hua or Brother Hua. Calling me boss is too formal."

Fan Yuehua said, "Then call me Ah Mei or Yuehua!"

Deng Yunhua nodded and said, "I have seven siblings in total."

Fan Yuehua's eyes widened instantly, "Brother Hua, you have seven siblings, yet your parents give you all the profits from the snack street. How much do they dote on you?"

Deng Yunhua smiled bitterly, "Quite the opposite, I am probably the least noticed one in the family."

Hearing this, Fan Yuehua was directly stunned and said in disbelief, "How is that possible? What about the snack street?"

Deng Yunhua blinked and laughed, "We'll talk about that when we're together."

Fan Yuehua couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, thinking he was just trying to build suspense.

They chatted a bit more, and when more customers arrived, Deng Yunhua stood up, "I'll go back now. I'll take you for morning tea tomorrow. I'll be at your door at seven in the morning. Don't stand me up."

"Okay!"

Fan Yuehua quickly responded and went to attend to the new customers.

After serving the customers, Fan Yuehua realized she shouldn't have so easily agreed to go on a date with him. It made her seem too eager, and she hadn't even told him where she lived. How did he know?

...

That night.

The Fan Family.

Qin Fengzhen was preparing the sour snacks.

Previously, she would usually do this during the day, but now that she was busy renovating the shop on the snack street, she had to postpone it to the evening.

After taking a shower, Fan Yuehua came to her mother and said, "Mom, someone asked me out for morning tea tomorrow."

Qin Fengzhen immediately became alert and asked, "Yuehua, who asked you out for morning tea?"

Fan Yuehua was straightforward, "It's Manager Deng from the snack street."

"Really, it's him!"

Qin Fengzhen stopped her work and said, "On the day we signed the contract, I could tell he had a thing for you. His eyes kept glancing at you; he really thought I was too old to notice!"

Saying this, Qin Fengzhen looked at her daughter and asked, "Yuehua, you agreed to have morning tea with him tomorrow?"

Fan Yuehua nodded, "Yes, I did!"

Qin Fengzhen frowned, "This is troublesome. Him inviting you for morning tea is a date. You should have refused. Why did you agree?"

Fan Yuehua asked, "Mom, do you think he's not a good match for me?"

Qin Fengzhen nodded matter-of-factly, "Of course. Although he's quite capable for his age to be the manager of the snack street, Yuehua, you have a great figure, beautiful looks, and are a top student at a prestigious university. You'll have a secure job right after graduation. When you look for a partner in the future, you'll definitely aim for the best young men in your workplace. How could he be a match for you?"

Fan Yuehua blinked and said, "What if his identity isn't just the manager of the snack street, but the young master of the snack street? Would you still think he's not a good match for me?"

"Say what?"

Qin Fengzhen's face was full of shock and disbelief, "He's the young master of the snack street?"

Fan Yuehua nodded, "That's what he said, but it still needs to be verified."

Qin Fengzhen's expression changed immediately. After renting the shop on the snack street, she and her daughter had roughly estimated the street's earnings. Once the rent returned to normal, the annual income would be at least several million.

At the time, both mother and daughter marveled at how easily the rich made money, estimating that what they earned in a month was more than what the mother and daughter would earn in a lifetime.

She never thought that the manager who saved her a lot of money, Deng Yunhua, was actually the young master of the snack street, and this young master clearly had his eye on her daughter. This was like a windfall from the sky.

However, as her daughter said, his identity still needed to be verified.

Qin Fengzhen pondered, "Yuehua, do you think his identity is real or fake?"

Fan Yuehua had already thought about this and replied, "I think there's a 90% chance it's real."

"How so?"

"Mom, remember when you were discussing renting the shop with the other staff members of the snack street? When he took over, no one objected to any of his conditions. This proves he has significant power in the snack street."

Fan Yuehua continued, "If he were just a manager, he wouldn't dare to impersonate the young master to pursue me. If the truth came out, he would definitely be fired by the boss. So, based on this, there's a 90% chance he is the young master of the snack street."

Qin Fengzhen nodded repeatedly, "That makes sense. This means you're in for a stroke of good luck, Yuehua!"

Fan Yuehua said, "It's too early to say. We've just started getting to know each other; we don't know if it will turn out to be a blessing or a curse!"

Qin Fengzhen said, "In any case, when an opportunity comes, we should seize it. If you two really get together, not only will you live a life of luxury, but your two less fortunate brothers will also benefit."

Fan Yuehua understood that her mother was right. If things went normally, even if she got the best job after graduation, her two brothers would probably not benefit from her. She wouldn't have the ability to arrange jobs for them or the funds to help them start businesses.

But if she became the young mistress of the snack street, everything would change. A little bit of help from her could make her brothers soar.

Thinking this, Fan Yuehua became more determined. If Deng Yunhua was indeed the young master of the snack street, she wouldn't struggle anymore and would accept him.

...

The next day.

Fan Yuehua got up early to get dressed and groomed.

As the saying goes, a woman dresses up for the one who appreciates her. For a first date, even a girl who usually doesn't care about her appearance will carefully dress up to look her best, and this was even more true for a naturally beautiful girl.

By the time Fan Yuehua was ready, it was already 6:40 AM.

Qin Fengzhen had also gotten up. Seeing her daughter's careful grooming, she couldn't help but praise her, "Yuehua, you look so beautiful with just a little effort. No wonder the young master fell for you at first sight."

Fan Yuehua blushed and said, "Mom, stop teasing me. Is he here yet?"

Qin Fengzhen opened the door while saying, "You still have twenty minutes until your appointment. He shouldn't be here so early."

However, as soon as she opened the door, she saw a Santana sedan driving up and stopping steadily in front of their house.

Then, she saw Deng Yunhua, who had also dressed up, get out of the driver's seat and greet them with a smile, "Auntie, Yuehua, good morning!"

"Boss Deng, good morning!"

"Brother Hua, good morning!"

As the mother and daughter greeted him, their eyes both lingered on the car. Fan Yuehua had been 90% sure of his identity as the young master of the snack street, but seeing the car confirmed it 100%.

Qin Fengzhen was the same; the moment she saw the small car, she was certain of Deng Yunhua's identity.

In this era, the influence of a small car was just that significant. Even in the future, when small cars began to be widely popularized nationwide, owning a super luxurious car remained a symbol of status.

"Yuehua, get in the car."

Deng Yunhua first addressed the beautiful Fan Yuehua, who made his heart race, and then he invited Qin Fengzhen with a smile, "Auntie, why don't you come with us? The morning tea at Ruyi Building is quite good."

Qin Fengzhen shook her head and smiled, "I won't come. I have some things to do later. You young people go ahead. Today, my Yuehua has nothing to do. After having morning tea, Boss Deng, you can take her around to play."

Deng Yunhua naturally didn't refuse such a good opportunity and smiled in agreement, "Alright, Auntie, we'll be off then!"

Qin Fengzhen beamed, "Go ahead!"

Soon, the small car started and slowly drove out of her sight. Qin Fengzhen stood there, watching with a smile that couldn't be hidden.

Since her husband's death from illness ten years ago, which left the family without a breadwinner, the hardships she had endured were known only to herself. Especially in the years following her husband's death, as a widow, she had to take care of the eating and drinking of three children and also provide for their education, which was a tremendous burden. It wasn't until her two sons dropped out of school to help with work, and the business at the sour snack stand improved, that the family's situation began to ease, and life became less difficult.

Now, with her daughter just one year away from graduating and being noticed by a wealthy young master like the young lord of the snack street, life was truly becoming more hopeful.

...

Deng Shirong took his grandchildren to Beihai for a few days. Upon returning, he informed his family and prepared to travel abroad again.

This trip abroad was primarily for revenge. Since this old rogue enjoyed bullying others and "meddling in other people's business," he would create some chaos for the old rogue, making it impossible for him to continue bullying others.

A few days later, Deng Shirong arrived in one of the most prosperous cities in the world today. Next, he planned to use the system space's perspective to thoroughly understand the distribution of resources in the city. When the time came to act, he could choose to first collect items that were less likely to expose his activities, such as money and valuables stored in safes, various materials stockpiled in warehouses, and fine wines and valuables hidden in cellars.

He would collect these first, then move on to items that were more likely to expose him. Even the "fireworks and firecrackers" were not spared.

He had decided that even if he kept these items in the system space forever without using them, it was better than leaving them for the old rogue to use to bully others.

Although he knew that collecting these "fireworks and firecrackers" would have a negligible impact on the old rogue, Deng Shirong's primary goal was to vent his anger. The sudden disappearance of these items would undoubtedly terrify the old rogue.

After formulating his plan, Deng Shirong began a three-month reconnaissance.

...

Nanning.

After Deng Yunhua revealed his identity as the young master of the snack street, his relationship with Fan Yuehua transformed from an impossible match to a perfect pairing. This world was always so pragmatic.

Deng Yunhua understood this very well, as his father had once shared a theory that he found very reasonable: there is no pure emotion between men and women. Whether it's men or women, they all seek something from the other.

This "something" could be money, talent, youth, figure and appearance, sexual prowess, family background, and so on.

For example, Deng Yunhua was initially attracted to Fan Yuehua's figure and appearance. In other words, he was driven by lust.

Of course, just having a good figure and appearance wasn't enough. Education and character were also crucial factors, but if the appearance didn't meet the criteria, everything else was irrelevant.

Since he could be attracted to her figure and appearance, it was only natural for Fan Yuehua to be attracted to his wealth and background.

Seeking money doesn't necessarily make someone a bad person. After all, people work hard just to earn a few coins, and who doesn't like money?

...

One day, Deng Yunhua invited Fan Yuehua out again.

After spending time together, their relationship had progressed rapidly. With only a few days left before Fan Yuehua returned to school, Deng Yunhua planned to formalize their relationship before she left.

...

PS: Sigh, insomnia is really deadly. If this book ever stops updating, it's likely that the author has passed away...

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