Chapter 1337: I Don’t Have Any Money

Zhou Chengchen was already aware in his heart. An Rui told her those things were all in the past, but if they were truly in the past, why would Zhou Qi still hide them from her?

Back then, Xiao Rou had a boyfriend, and naturally, Zhou Qi wouldn’t play the role of the homewrecker. But things are different now, aren’t they?

"She said she wants to open a shop."

"Open a shop?"

Zhou Chengchen briefly described her chat with Xiao Rou from yesterday to Zhou Qi. Zhou Qi’s tense expression between his brows visibly relaxed, and after listening, he chuckled, "That’s great."

Zhou Chengchen was speechless. What’s so great about it?

When she was chatting with Xiao Rou yesterday, she also quite agreed with Xiao Rou’s idea—truly supported it.

But this morning, while having breakfast with Xi Siyan and discussing this matter, Xi Siyan offered a different opinion.

"Her personality isn’t suitable."

This was the conclusion Xi Siyan gave. Zhou Chengchen was momentarily stunned but quickly understood Xi Siyan’s point.

Yesterday, she had been caught up in the excitement with Xiao Rou, but after Xi Siyan’s comment, Zhou Chengchen also gave it some thought.

Xiao Rou’s personality indeed isn’t suitable.

Her nature is too gentle. Though she can endure hardships, her gentle demeanor combined with her simple-mindedness makes it difficult for her to stand out in competition.

Xiao Rou said she doesn’t like office competition, but rather than saying she doesn’t like it, it’s more accurate to say she can’t compete.

If she can’t withstand office competition, how could she handle the competitive interests between shops outside?

Xi Siyan became familiar with Xiao Rou after they got to know her, but honestly, Zhou Qi had known Xiao Rou for even longer.

Xiao Rou was always the little sidekick following Zhou Chengchen around. It might not sound very nice, but it’s the truth. She liked being around Zhou Chengchen, and to many, she appeared just like an errand runner.

However, Zhou Chengchen didn’t see her like that, and neither did Xiao Rou herself. Despite her gentle nature, she loved taking care of people and found joy in it.

Such a person is better suited to implementing decisions made by others rather than making decisions themselves.

This isn’t bad at all, as everyone has their strengths. Some people excel in action but lack decision-making skills—it’s possible for her to score only 30 on making a decision, but once a decision is made for her, she might achieve a score of 100 in execution.

Xi Siyan, who spent less time with Xiao Rou than Zhou Qi, could see this, so Zhou Chengchen couldn’t believe Zhou Qi couldn’t see it.

Yet he was still here saying "That’s great." Clearly, there was some sense of indulgence in his words.

In the past, Zhou Chengchen might have thought this was just Zhou Qi’s casual response, not caring at all. Now, knowing her brother’s mindset, Zhou Chengchen could increasingly sense the indulgence hidden in his words.

A simple "That’s great" implied that Xiao Rou can pursue whatever she wants, since Zhou Qi is there for her.

Zhou Chengchen smiled and then spoke, "So, brother, how about you invest a little?"

"Hm? Weren’t you planning to partner with her?"

Zhou Chengchen had already explained to Zhou Qi that she was willing to invest with Xiao Rou, but now she said this.

Yet Zhou Chengchen didn’t find it problematic at all. With an innocent face, she replied, "I don’t have any money."

"..."

Zhou Qi gave Zhou Chengchen an unapologetic side-eye.

The Zhou Family always raised daughters lavishly, and Xiao Zhou had never lacked money since she was a child. She was far wealthier than Zhou Qi, yet she dared to claim poverty in front of him?

Still, Zhou Chengchen didn’t see it as an issue and seriously repeated, "I honestly don’t have any money."