School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert-Chapter 495 - 496: Consider It

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"Ah?!" Xiao Han exclaimed, "What... what is going on here?"

Xiao Han felt surprised. Since when could college professors get laid off? Wasn't that shocking? Chen Zihan's father was a professor at Linjiang University, a state-sanctioned position, and certainly, it was supposed to be a secure job. Yet now, even such a secure job had been shattered, which was truly astonishing.

Xiao Han urgently said, "Why did this happen?"

"It must have been a report against him," Chen Zihan replied.

"Corruption and bribery?" Xiao Han hastily asked.

"Yes!" Chen Zihan nodded quickly.

"Sigh..." Xiao Han sighed, realizing that besides such charges, there seemed to be no other explanation. Chen Zihan's father was an honest and honourable man, so Xiao Han would never have thought to attribute his downfall to anything else. It was just unimaginable that a university professor could end up in such straits.

"Then... that must affect you!" Xiao Han hurriedly said.

"Yes!" Chen Zihan nodded and said, "With my dad's income gone, my family has basically lost its source of income, and my mom's money is only enough for household expenses. So, my dad is under a lot of pressure, and for now, we can only rely on our savings, which would only cover my expenses for one term. If my dad's situation doesn't improve after the New Year, my studies might be at risk!"

"What are we going to do?" Xiao Han quickly asked, suddenly wanting to help Chen Zihan. In fact, he felt it was only right to help her.

"It's okay!" Chen Zihan shook her head and said, "After I get to the United States next semester, I will find a part-time job. That way, I can help to support my family."

"This..." Xiao Han felt a pang of heartache upon hearing this.

A girl all alone in a foreign country, thinking of relieving her family's burden, and most importantly, Chen Zihan was so beautiful. If she went out to work at night, no one could tell what might happen. Although the United States was fairly safe, racial discrimination was a severe issue. A girl with yellow skin could attract unwanted attention at any moment on the streets. This was beyond doubt.

Xiao Han was deeply concerned.

"Zihan, why not..." Xiao Han hurriedly said, "I still have some scholarship money. If you need it, you can take it. But you mustn't take a part-time job!"

"I can't take your money!" Chen Zihan quickly shook her head and said, "I've already spent eighty thousand of your money on a fur coat, how could I take more from you!"

"You've already used eighty thousand of mine, does it matter if you use a little more?" Xiao Han immediately said.

"But..." Chen Zihan frowned and then said, "It wouldn't be right."

"What's not right about it?" Xiao Han shook his head and said, "When you leave, I will give you the money, and you can use it without worry. After all, you're my woman, aren't you?"

"Who is your woman?!" Chen Zihan blushed, pursed her lips and said, "I am not!"

"Haha..." Upon hearing this, Xiao Han laughed and said, "But you gave me your first time. So, I have to take responsibility for you."

"I don't want you to take responsibility for me!" Chen Zihan shook her head.

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"How can that be?" Xiao Han quickly said, "I must take responsibility for you!"

Chen Zihan did not refuse further. She fell silent for a moment and then said, "Xiao Han, I will really figure out a way out myself. I can't take your money!"

However, Xiao Han had already decided to help Chen Zihan. His intention was not so much to alleviate the Chen Family's burden, but primarily to assist Chen Zihan. A girl alone abroad, if she were to work part-time, it would definitely be a dangerous matter. Xiao Han didn't want Chen Zihan to risk her safety.

"Zihan, listen to me!" Xiao Han said earnestly, "Just consider the money a loan from me, and you can pay me back later. Moreover, your family has suddenly fallen on hard times, and you need money. You can't refuse my help. Besides, you are my woman. If I don't help you, who will?"

After a long period of thought, Chen Zihan finally nodded and agreed, "Alright. I... I accept your help!"

"That's the spirit!" Xiao Han smiled faintly.

After hanging up, Li Dapang's call came in.

"Big Fatty, happy New Year," Xiao Han responded.

"Happy New Year," Li Dapang replied.

"Why not wait until tomorrow to call and wish a happy New Year?" Xiao Han asked.

"Hehe, I won't be free to wish you a happy New Year tomorrow. I'm expecting a lot of guests at my place," Li Dapang laughed, "So I'm wishing you a happy New Year in advance, but it's not too early."

"Alright. I appreciate the thought," Xiao Han laughed, "I hope our careers will soar to new heights next year."

"Exactly, that's exactly what I meant," Li Dapang nodded.

After hanging up, the calls came in one after another. Yang Lu and Brother Zhao from the company. Brother Zhao had given a great deal of help. After all, the success of Hanmen Restaurant was largely his doing. If it wasn't for his ideas and effort, Xiao Han might not have reached where he was today. Therefore, when Yang Lu asked him about the year-end bonus distribution, Xiao Han had decided to double it for him.

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The company made money, so it was absolutely necessary to be generous. Brother Zhao's contributions were indispensable, and it was only right for him to receive hundreds of thousands in a year-end bonus.

"Xiao Han, thank you for holding me in such high esteem!" Brother Zhao said excitedly.

"Brother Zhao, it's what you deserve," Xiao Han said with a smile, "Without you, there wouldn't be Hanmen Restaurant today, and there wouldn't be my today. So, this money is also well deserved. Next year, I hope you can help our Hanmen Company to double the size of Hanmen Catering's industry."

"I'll work hard," Brother Zhao was full of enthusiasm, suddenly receiving nearly three hundred thousand as a year-end bonus, which was double that of Yang Lu and Li Dapang. It truly made him feel the company's and Xiao Han's generosity.

"Mm," Xiao Han nodded.

On the phone, Xiao Han had yet to receive the call he was most looking forward to. The girl who was serious and focused at work, but offbeat and mischievous in private. He remembered how Liu Xiaolei had teased him privately many times, so much that his heart felt like it was pounding uncontrollably. It was as if she had cast a spell on him, making him feel an immense sense of nostalgia.

Little did he know, at this moment, Liu Xiaolei was at home having the New Year's Eve dinner.

The Liu Family's New Year's Eve dinner was very late because everyone was waiting for Liu Xiaolei.

Her elder brother Liu Dajun, along with Old Master Liu, this time, even Grandma Liu was helped up to join everyone for the New Year's Eve dinner. Liu Dajun personally cooked to treat his sister. If it hadn't been for his sister, he might not have been able to afford a house.

"Big brother, the company just handed out a year-end bonus!" Liu Xiaolei said, "I'll transfer it to your account later; you can use it to reduce some burden. The house's contract hasn't been printed yet, right? Hurry up and make a larger down payment, then you'll have an easier time in the future."

"Little sister, thank you!" Liu Dajun said excitedly.

"It's nothing," Liu Xiaolei smiled, her smile blooming like flowers: "I'm your sister; if I don't help you, who will?"

"Hurry and eat," Liu Dajun urged.

"Mm!" Liu Xiaolei nodded.

Liu Dajun's smile curled up at the corners of his mouth. He chuckled and then said, "Little sister, you've worked hard."

"Xiao Lei!" Old Liu, holding his pipe, tapped on the table and then said, "About that matter I mentioned to you last time, what do you think?"

"What matter?" Liu Xiaolei put down her chopsticks.

"It's about the arranged date!" Old Liu said hastily.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaolei's eyes showed a trace of annoyance, "Dad, I've told you, I'm still young and don't want to talk about these things. Besides, my brother isn't married yet, why the rush for me?"

"Your brother has been married long ago. It's just a second marriage now!" Old Liu got anxious: "Now, in our Liu Family, you're the only daughter left."

"Uh..." Liu Xiaolei, upon hearing this, said, "Dad, are you trying to hurry me out?"

"That's not what I mean!" Old Liu quickly shook his head and said, "I just... I just hope you can marry into a good family. I think the Xiao's family isn't bad, you know, Xiao Han, although he's still in university, but the kid is from a key university, a top scorer in the college entrance examination. I've watched the boy grow up; he's absolutely good-hearted, and besides, he's a nice person. Most importantly, he doesn't mind that you're older than him."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaolei's eyes widened in shock.

Flabbergasted!

Indeed, Liu Xiaolei was flabbergasted, and she was completely dumbfounded.

"Little sis, what... what's wrong with you?" Liu Dajun asked anxiously. Seeing his sister's stunned expression, he became worried.

"I... I'm fine!" Liu Xiaolei quickly composed herself and asked, "Dad, what... what did you just say?"

"I said someone wants to have an arranged date with you!" Old Liu repeated.

"What you said after that... after that!" Liu Xiaolei said, excited.

"After that..." Old Liu hesitated for a moment, then quickly said, "It's about Xiao Han... that kid is virtuous and has good character, and besides, the boy is quite capable, good at studying, and is from a key university..."

As soon as she heard Xiao Han's name, Liu Xiaolei's face flushed red. As for what her father said afterward, she couldn't hear it clearly. Her heart pounded uncontrollably, and her cheeks turned bright red.

"Xiao Lei, think it over carefully," Old Liu said.

"Oh!" Liu Xiaolei hung her head low.

Liu Dajun, who was watching from the side, clearly sensed something was amiss. His little sister's facial expressions changed considerably, from being very resistant at first to now appearing somewhat shy. What did this imply? It suggested that his little sister actually had a favorable impression of Xiao Han.

Liu Dajun was overjoyed and said, "Little sis, if you like Xiao Han, we can talk to them, and then you two can try to get in touch. Although Xiao Han is younger than you, I think it's better when the woman is older than the man in a relationship, right?"