“Starting a business has actually become the fastest way to lose money. So many second- and third-generation rich kids start businesses and lose everything, needing their fathers to bail them out. Even a giant like FC & Co. has times of loss.“That’s right. In business, there are ups and downs. Just as no flower stays in bloom forever, no one can remain at their peak all the time. York Corporation is the same. We’ve suffered losses in one quarter early this year. The other quarter made only a small profit, and things improved slightly in the second half of the year.“When the company isn’t doing well, my husband frowns so much he could crush a mosquito between his brows, and he hides outside smoking one cigarette after another.”Sometimes, when York Corporation had cash flow issues, Zachary had to take money out of his personal account to cover it, and only after getting through the tough period would he take it back.York Corporation used to focus mainly on real estate. When the i

“Ms. Jones, if you’re free during the New Year, come over with Alex. It’s very lively here then, and most importantly, you’ll get to taste the dishes cooked by his cousin, Austin, who’s an excellent chef.“I suppose you’ve tasted Alex’s cooking before, right? It’s pretty good, isn’t it? Austin is more than twice as skilled as he is.”Sheila had been looking at Lilian with admiration the whole time. Even when Lilian was not speaking to her, she smiled at her constantly. When she did speak to her, her smile was as bright as the midday sun.“Alright, if you’re here, I’ll definitely come. Even if Alex doesn’t ask me to, I’ll shamelessly follow him here.”Serenity laughed. “Lilian, Sheila really admires you. Congratulations on gaining a fan!”Camryn said, “With Lilian’s medical skills, there’s no one in the medical field who doesn’t respect and admire her.“I’m not even in medicine, and I’m still her fan.”Lilian said, “Oh, stop flattering me!”She then said to Sheila, “As long as y

“Callia, come on, I’ll take you over to play.” Oliver stood up and went to pick up Callia.Callia stretched out her arms toward him, willing to be carried.The adults did not stop the two children.After leaving the pavilion, Oliver put Callia down and said, “Callia, you’re getting a bit heavy. I can’t carry you anymore. I’ll piggyback you. I can go much farther that way.”Lilian said, “Good thing Callia is still young. If she were older, she’d slap this brat. He’s basically hinting that she’s chubby.”Serenity laughed. “Callia is growing every day, so of course she gets heavier. Oliver is still young. It’s normal for him to get tired after carrying her for a while. Lilian, don’t keep picking on your son.“I think Oliver is great.”“He’s just a naughty brat, not as sensible or steady as your son. When he grows up, he may not be as composed as Heath.”Heath was the eldest grandson of the York family, while Oliver ranked fifth among the younger generation of the Johnson family.

Alex led her to the center of the flower field, surrounding her with blossoms.Sheila took out her phone and started recording a video.When she finished recording, Alex somehow had a bouquet of bright roses in his hands. He handed it to her, looked at her affectionately, and said, “Sheila, I love you. Will you be my girlfriend?”Sheila looked at him, then at the bouquet, put her phone back into her pocket, and accepted the flowers with a smile. “Alex, aren’t we already a couple? We’ve gone on so many dates already.”Alex said, “But I still want to say it in person. Sheila, I love you. It was love at first sight. I fell for you the moment I saw you.”Sheila’s face flushed slightly as she asked, “Back then, you stayed in the hospital for so long and refused to be discharged. Was it because of me?”“Yes. At that time, we weren’t close, and you were busy. I could only see you briefly during your rounds each day, so I stayed longer just to see you.”Sheila laughed. “Your injuries we

However, Sheila only lay there for a short while before getting up. She was used to morning runs.After changing into sportswear, she went downstairs.Pam was preparing breakfast. Seeing Sheila, she smiled and said, “Good morning, Sheila.”“Good morning.”“My uncle and aunt are up, right?”At this hour, they should already be up. The two elders always woke up early, and sometimes, patients would line up as early as six o’clock to see them.“Dr. Jones and his wife are already up. They’ve probably gone out for a walk and will be back soon.”Sheila nodded and said, “I’ll go out for a twenty-minute run and come back for a shower. I didn’t bathe last night.”Pam smiled. “Then go ahead.”Sheila nodded and went out.As soon as she opened the door, she saw Marvin and Enid returning from their walk.“Uncle Marvin, Aunt Enid, you’re back from your walk so soon?”Sheila stopped.“We went out at dawn. We’re afraid patients might come and have to wait too long.”Enid asked with a smil