Xie Sui laughed heartily, very proud, "Our Hua Nation values many children bringing many blessings. This is my fortune, Mr. Smith, something you can't envy. You'll have to wait."
During this time, Xie Sui took his family out to sea, to the small island he had bought. The children were ecstatic; it was their first time at sea, their first time on a boat.
Lin Wanwan felt a bit seasick. Xie Sui stayed with her, letting her feel the breeze and asking the boat to go slower and steadier. She felt a bit better.
The crew brought out fishing rods, letting everyone try their luck. Xie Min caught the most fish. The yacht also had fishing nets, and they directly caught fish and shrimp. They could eat seafood on the island.
Huzi, propped against the railing, watched the white waves churned up by the yacht. The young boy's heart was filled with excitement. He said to Xie Sui, "Uncle, I want to be a big boss like you when I grow up, and buy a big yacht to play with."
"Alright, then you'll have to study hard. After you finish college, I'll give you two companies to manage and you can take good care of your mother."
"Yes, I will definitely work hard."
Xie Lan watched them with loving eyes. She was content as long as her children were successful. The current life was beyond her wildest dreams.
Upon reaching the small island, it was not yet as polluted as it would be in later years. With white sandy beaches and soaring seagulls, the two younger ones struggled to get off the ground and play, their legs wobbly like penguins. It was quite amusing.
There were only simple structures on the island. The bedding and other necessities were brought from the yacht, along with seasonings and ingredients. The chef from the yacht went ahead to prepare things. Xie Sui played with the children.
The salty sea breeze was invigorating. Xie Lan took off her shoes and walked on the sand with them, smiling happily.
The beach was littered with shells, jellyfish, and small crabs. The children were delighted to pick them up, thinking they could even be cooked as dishes.
Several children built sandcastles together. The two youngest ones, Xiao San and Xiao Si, crawled around, adding to the chaos. The quiet island instantly became lively.
Xie Sui set up a sun umbrella and laid out mats for everyone to rest. A waiter brought over juice.
As they were playing happily, they suddenly saw a group of people approaching from a distance. Xie Sui narrowed his eyes. This was the small island he had bought, essentially his private property. How could outsiders be on it?
Those people also looked surprised to see Xie Sui and his group. They exclaimed with delight, "It's Mr. Xie! What a coincidence! We never expected to run into you here! And this must be Mrs. Xie. I've heard so much about you. Mrs. Xie is also a strong woman."
This woman was overly familiar, dressed elegantly and brightly in a swimsuit with a sheer cover-up draped over her shoulders, making her attractive figure subtly visible. She extended her hand to shake Xie Sui's. Xie Sui, however, didn't give her the courtesy and instead asked, "Who are you? I don't think I know you."
The woman smiled awkwardly, "Mr. Xie is a big boss, so it's understandable that you wouldn't remember small figures like us. My name is Zhong Nana, I'm a model. We're here for a commercial shoot today. It's truly fate that we met you."
Xie Sui's face turned cold, "You still haven't explained how you know me. I don't recall being familiar with you. My wife is here, so please don't cause my wife to misunderstand. You wouldn't be able to bear the consequences."
Zhong Nana felt a touch of annoyance. She was beautiful, and her figure was incredibly alluring. Men would fall over themselves to get close to her. Why was Mr. Xie so unromantic? She must be keeping up appearances for his wife. She had heard his wife was quite fierce.
"Mr. Xie, you've forgotten. That time when we were held hostage by pirates with Young Master Tang, I was on that ship. It was thanks to Mr. Xie that you saved us later."
No wonder he didn't remember. Xie Sui hadn't stayed long and had only recalled a few outstanding people like Guan Zhizhi.
"Is that so? Then let me inform you, this is private property. I've already bought it. Please leave as soon as you've finished your filming."
"What?"
Hu Nana's eyes lit up, "Mr. Xie is truly rich and powerful. The first time I saw you, I felt you were no ordinary person..."
This woman's focus was somewhat misplaced. Lin Wanwan was speechless. She got up and pulled Xie Sui to sit down, saying, "Miss, please speak with me. Thank you for praising my husband so much, but our family doesn't wish to be disturbed. So, please be considerate, do you understand?"
A flash of jealousy crossed Hu Nana's eyes. "A drab housewife, so ugly. What incredible luck did she have to marry Mr. Xie? She really puts on airs."
"Mrs. Xie, don't be so inhospitable. This is such a large island, it won't disturb you. At most, we can pay."
"Fine, pay then. One million isn't too much, is it?"
"You..."
One million? She hadn't even earned that much. She came here precisely to avoid spending money.
"What's all the fuss? Keep an eye on them, make sure they leave quickly, and then patrol the area. Don't let any inconsiderate people disturb us."
"Yes, boss."
A Hua's face was grim as he gave orders for a patrol and then asked Hu Nana and her group to leave. Hu Nana felt regret but had no choice.
The director of the shoot, however, came forward and said, "Mr. Xie, I apologize. We have disturbed you. However, our ship won't arrive for another two days. Can you be accommodating?"
"No. There are other small islands nearby. I'll have someone send you there."
Hu Nana stomped her feet, "He's truly so unapproachable. Does he look down on people just because he's rich?"
"I'm not looking down on you; I'm not seeing you. That's enough consideration for you. A Hua."
"Please leave. Don't make us repeat ourselves."
The director had no other recourse and led his team away. A Hua sent people to supervise until they were gone.
Xie Min said, "That woman is really shameless, trying to seduce a man in front of his wife. If it were me, I would have slapped her away long ago."
"You're amazing. Doesn't your hand hurt from slapping? Let's not stoop to her level. Wanwan, you're not angry, are you?"
"Why would I be angry? You didn't do anything with her. Mr. Xie is young, handsome, and wealthy. Many pretty girls want to flock to him. Can I get angry over that?"
"Then you have to keep a close eye on me, don't let any vixen snatch me away."
Xie Min was speechless. "You two are enough. Stop showing off your affection! Can't you see the children are watching?"
"Second sister, if you let brother-in-law come along to play, you wouldn't say that about us."
"Your brother-in-law is reluctant to leave the family business. Compared to the money you earn, your brother-in-law is like a beggar."
"Second sister, your mouth is really unlikable. Come to Shen City later, leave those chores behind, and I'll set up a few factories for him. Earning tens of millions a year won't be a problem."
"Really? Then second sister thanks you in advance. I'll call him right away."
"Don't call. There's no signal."
Xie Min became happy and ran off to play in the sand with the children.
Xie Lan said, "Your second sister is just too strong-willed. She's always been like this since she was little. If you ask me, having enough money to spend is sufficient. Running a business is too demanding and tiring."
Xie Sui said, "Big sister understands life. Second sister is just restless. It's good that she's ambitious. Big sister will enjoy her son's blessings in the future. I think Huzi is quite intelligent; he'll definitely be successful." Su Dan Novel Network
Xie Lan smiled, "You've observed quite a bit. It's also because you've taught him well. If Huzi becomes successful, big sister will have no other desires."
Their personalities and pursuits were different. Xie Sui quite liked his two sisters; they made his life lively and warm.