35 this year

Chapter 74 Marriage is a Consumption

Life is hard, but that's how it is to live. Even though Xu Hong was negative in the past, today, Xu Hong has no reason to be negative.Xu Hong thought about the things that needed to be solved in his heart, and felt that he still needed to discuss work and childbearing issues with Chang Qing.Thinking of this, Xu Hong felt secretly depressed again, feeling that the former self obviously didn't need to choose, and he wouldn't even think of negotiating with anyone.Xu Hong thinks, does this still need to be discussed?This is such a rare opportunity, it is Xu Hong's dream, and it is even a unique promotion opportunity.If you want to say that Xu Hong has been in YR for a long time, not even a year. In less than a year, it is unimaginable for everyone to be able to reach this level because of being appreciated?It was as if a jackpot had fallen on her, but now because of Chang Qing, because of the so-called marriage, she might have to give up.Because Xu Hong didn't need to think about the idea and reason of giving up, but now that he thinks about it, Xu Hong feels a little annoyed again.

Because of irritability, when Xu Hong returned to Chang Qing's home, he had a little displeasure on his face, and Chang Qing could feel this displeasure, and Chang Qing turned his attention to her from the computer screen at work.

Xu Hong came back, but his whole body exuded quietness, which made Chang Qing a little uneasy, feeling that danger seemed to be approaching quietly.In order to prevent this danger, after Xu Hong changed his clothes, Chang Qing asked very considerately, "Have you had dinner yet?" Xu Hong shook his head, and Chang Qing asked again, "What do you want to eat? I'll get it for you."

Looking at Chang Qing's attentive face, Xu Hong actually said "I want to drink." Chang Qing frowned, and Xu Hong felt that this would not work, so he continued to say "Forget it." Xu Hong's face was sad Chang Qing's expression made Chang Qing wonder again, she wants to drink?Is she trying to break their agreement?A wave of sorrow and anger began to run wild in Chang Qing's heart, but fortunately, Chang Qing suppressed this wave of grief and anger again.

Chang Qing went to the kitchen and poured a glass of soda for Xu Hong, then sat on the sofa with her.Chang Qing handed her the water, hugged her gently, and asked, "What's the matter?" After Chang Qing asked, Xu Hong continued to remain silent, and then said without any emotion, "Qi Chen is pregnant." Chang Qing frowned slightly, thinking what does this have to do with them?

Xu Hong took a sip of the water in his hand, and continued to say, "So, she needs to go back to YR." Chang Qing hummed, and continued to wait for her to say.Xu Hong's heart sank again and again, and he felt that Chang Qing should have understood her intentions, but since Chang Qing could hold his breath, he insisted on asking her to speak out. Xu Hong once again felt that his life partner It's really not very good for "manipulation."

Chang Qing didn't speak, but acted extremely gentle, so Xu Hong put the water glass in his hand on the tea table, and said, "So, I need to take over her business in BJ, if this is the case, I will work harder than now." Be busy, so..." Xu Hong deliberately dragged the "so" out of the sentence, she expected Chang Qing to summarize by herself, but Chang Qing still didn't say anything, and still looked at her tenderly.

Chang Qing's gaze made Xu Hong feel ashamed, so Xu Hong avoided his gaze and stopped looking at him, Chang Qing thought, ah, no wonder he came back, so he came to negotiate terms, heh.Chang Qing removed his hand from Xu Hong's shoulder and asked, "So, what do you want to do now?"

"Chang Qing, can you not do this?" What Xu Hong said made Chang Qing baffled, and Chang Qing also pretended to be puzzled, and Xu Hong was a little annoyed.Xu Hong said, "As you said before, even if I say like Sheng Min that I don't want to have this child, you can accept it. Now..."

"So, you are telling me that you are not going to have children now, are you?" Chang Qing's tone still contained no emotion, and Xu Hong felt a little uneasy.

Xu Hong said, "I didn't say no, I just said, can I wait for my job to be more stable? It will be a year or two later."

Chang Qing nodded, and asked, "So, what you mean now is to get married first, and then have children a year or two later, right?" One fight, so Chang Qing's extremely calm tone made Xu Hong a little at a loss.

Chang Qing looked at Xu Hong, nodded, and said, "Okay, I have no objections."Chang Qing sighed softly and said, "It's useless for me to object, right? Just like what you said, the child will not run into my stomach, and childbirth is your freedom. If you are willing to come to discuss with me, it is already a concession." How about me, what else can I say?" When it came to the word "concession", Chang Qing actually wanted to say "gratitude", but when the word came to his lips, he changed it to another, grace?No matter how you listen to it, it seems that you are dissatisfied with yin and yang.

"Chang Qing, I..." Xu Hong wanted to ask if you thought I was selfish, but before he finished speaking, Chang Qing sank again, with a forced smile on the corner of his mouth, and said, "Do you think I'm selfish?" Will I be angry? I do feel a little uncomfortable, you said that you will take every life seriously, and when work conflicts with it, you will definitely give priority to it..."

"Isn't there nothing..." Xu Hong hurriedly explained, and Chang Qing nodded with a smile and said, "So, I accept it, anyway, there is nothing, you just choose what you want. Anyway, I We’re still young, let’s just think we’ll save money for another two years.”

"But your parents..." Xu Hong thought that if they got married, their parents would definitely want them to have children right away.A trace of loneliness finally appeared on Chang Qing's face, and then he said, "Well... just don't worry about them, just say that we have been actively preparing, but giving birth to a child is all about fate. can have."

There was tiredness in Chang Qing's tone, and Xu Hong felt a little sad again.Xu Hong hugged him and said, "Are you unhappy?" Chang Qing nodded, thinking in his heart, unexpectedly, he just wanted to get married, just wanted to marry this woman, but in the end he had to quit again and again , Now that he has even retreated to the point where his "children" are gone, he wants to see how outrageous she can go.

Xu Hong kissed Chang Qing's face and said, "I'm sorry, I just think this opportunity is not bad. You know, I have always wanted to take this position. With my ability, age, and resources, I can have it." This kind of opportunity is like hitting luck, so... so I really don't want to give up, if I give up, I may never have it again." Chang Qing nodded again, thinking he could understand, Xu Hong once looked at his desk He also remembered the way she put on the business card, she was too ambitious at work, no one could stop her if she was emotional or not.

"I'm confused." Xu Hong wondered if Chang Qing felt that she had chosen a job without hesitation?Then this is different, she chooses neatly without considering him, but if she chooses again after being tangled, it still considers him.

Chang Qing nodded again, and said, "Well, thank you for coming back to discuss with me." This made Xu Hong feel a little weird no matter what he heard, so Xu Hong looked at him again and again.

Then Xu Hong kissed him and said, "Would you like to make an appointment with your parents?" Chang Qing showed doubts, and Xu Hong smiled and said, "Don't you want me to meet you, so you can't just come to the door?" Chang Qing frowned again, Xu Hong smiled at the corner of his mouth, and then stroked his brow, saying, "Husband, don't frown all the time, you will get wrinkles. I think you are older this year than last year." Some."

Chang Qing glanced at her and said, "Isn't that right? I was tortured by a woman." The joke finally came out, and Xu Hong smiled more satisfied.Xu Hong stroked his brow and said, "As for me, I have an appointment with Jing Jing tomorrow, and I want to get to know your parents with her, so I can make preparations. Am I careful?"

Xu Hong originally wanted to ask for a reward, but Chang Qing asked inexplicably again, "If you want to know them, you can ask me." Xu Hong turned his head and said, "Of course your parents treat you well. It’s not the same, as for me, I want to find someone who was once regarded as a ‘daughter-in-law’, and I feel different from different perspectives, and I want to learn from it.” Xu Hong’s words finally made Chang Qing laugh.

Chang Qing hugged her and asked, "Then when do you want to?"

"It depends on your parents' time, but it's better after next week. I can't go empty-handed, right? So I have to pick out gifts for them, right? I don't know what they like, so I have to make an appointment with Sister Chang Xin."

"I'm ready."

Xu Hong shook his head and said, "That's not okay. What you prepared must be completely in line with your parents' wishes. When your parents see it, 'ah, this girl came to the door, and everything was bought by our son. It’s really a white wolf with empty hands and no sincerity.” Xu Hong’s playful tone made Chang Qing like it a little more, thinking that she was also trying to make him happy.Thinking of this level, the unhappiness in Chang Qing's heart disappeared.

Then Xu Hong said, "Maybe, I need to trouble you for something." "Huh?" Chang Qing looked at her suspiciously, and Xu Hong said again, "Generally, isn't there some in-law meeting for this kind of thing? I don't want them to meet my dad, and you know the reason, can you explain it to me?"

Chang Qing nodded and said, "Well. But, do you have to let me see?" Xu Hong shook his head and said, "I don't want you to see either. You better never have seen such parents. Later, my nephew will go on summer vacation and winter vacation. When we are together, we can invite my sister and their family to have fun, do you think this is okay?"

"Very rude." Chang Qing thought that any woman's family would be very rude if they heard this.Xu Hong looked at him, fell into his arms and said, "It's a little bit, but they shouldn't mind, and I don't care, so it doesn't matter, we can send them more things back, just need you and you Parents, explain." Chang Qing nodded, and Xu Hong raised his head and asked, "Then can I order takeaway and buy a bottle of wine?"

Chang Qing took a look at her and said, "You have quit, and you have persisted for a few months. You should continue to persist. If you persist for a year or two, your health will be better."

Xu Hong narrowed his eyes, and said, "I've also heard of the tricks used by lowly people to plot against women, such as piercing holes in the condoms..."

Chang Qing pushed Xu Hong out of his arms, and said disdainfully, "Oh, I haven't acted like that yet. Since I promised you, I won't do that inhuman thing. Besides, if I did this, you can Will you keep it? At that time, you will be cruel to me, and it will not be good for your health, and the loss outweighs the gain." Chang Qing stood up and said, "Let me cook a bowl of noodles for you." After finishing speaking, Chang Qing Qing went to the kitchen.Standing in the kitchen, the smile on Chang Qing's face disappeared again, he thought, Xu Hong, Xu Hong, you really blocked all my roads, women are too smart and sometimes it's really not good.

The next day, the weather was refreshing, and it was a rare good weather with a gentle spring breeze. With the rising temperature and the shortness of spring in the north, summer is coming soon.Before going out, Xu Hong kissed Chang Qing again, and Chang Qing hugged her and said, "Come back early, I'll make soup for you today." Xu Hong smiled and asked him teasingly, "Did your parents think that you Is it worthless to mess around with this kitchen thing all day long?"

Chang Qing said indifferently, "That can't be helped. In the past, they were busy, and no one cared for me to eat. I can't always go to my uncle's house for dinner, right? I do it all by myself."

While changing his shoes, Xu Hong said, "No wonder you have such a good relationship with your cousin's family. Did you come out of it?" Chang Qing smiled and nodded again. This kind of kinship relationship has long been out of reach.

After Xu Hong changed his shoes, he turned his head and kissed him again and said, "Apart from making soup today, do you have anything else to do?" Chang Qing nodded again and said, "I have something to do with the company, I will work overtime at home." Xu Hong praised his He said, "It's really hard work for Mr. Qing." After saying that, Xu Hong went out.As the door closed, Chang Qing snorted, thinking about what else to do besides being able to say nice things all day long!
Xu Hong made an appointment with An Jing at a dessert shop, which was said to be a recent online celebrity shop. For this kind of shop, people of Xu Hong’s age don’t seem to be very keen on it. She has tried it before, but every time she is a little dissatisfied , either the form is greater than the content, or the truth is not exaggerated, in short, no one likes it, so whether Xu Hong chooses restaurants to do by others, or listen to the opinions of people around him, but Jing Jing is still keen on these ages, and it seems that she I also experience different flavors from it, and since An Jing mentioned it, Xu Hong also accepted that he had no objection.

When Xu Hong arrived, An Jing was already there. She was looking at the colorful window and was delighted. It seemed that she wanted to eat every kind, every kind. Excited woman on vitrine.

Seeing the smiling Xu Hong from the reflection of the glass, Jing Jing raised her face in embarrassment, and said, "They all look so cute." Come to think of it, you look cute too.

In the end, An Jing ordered a dessert that looked like a lemon and a cup of cappuccino, while Xu Hong ordered a strawberry cream croissant and a cup of black coffee.Because the weather was fine and there was a rare breeze, the two chose an outdoor seat.Sitting in the shade, blowing the cool wind that is not so hot, Xu Hong feels that this is a rare mode of rest during the holidays. She has not felt such freedom for some days.

Jing Jing looked at her and asked, "Why do you look so tired?" Xu Hong nodded, thinking that wasn't exhaustion, every day with Chang Qing was like pulling to the limit, it would be strange if she wasn't tired, she was A rare escape, escape from the imminent entry into the "marriage grave".

Xu Hong didn't speak, and Jing Jing looked at her carefully again, and finally said a little dullly, "So, is marriage considered because of love so exhausting?"

Xu Hong thought for a while and said, "Maybe other people's is okay, but mine, it seems that there are many things."

"Like what?"

"Well...for example, I am going to see Chang Qing's parents now, what kind of people are his parents? How do they treat people and things? Chang Qing always tells me how good his parents are. On the one hand, to be honest, I don't quite believe it, I always feel that he is coaxing me. Or, maybe his parents treat him like this, but they may not treat his future daughter-in-law like that. After all, he is his own. For example, Chang Qing has always said that his parents don't care about material things, you know? As for the bride price, according to Chang Qing, his parents took the initiative, and he even said that it was pre-marital property, and that His parents didn't care about the house or anything... I always feel that this is wrong, whether it is on the Internet, or my colleagues and friends, when it comes to the dowry house, they are all in a fight. I listen to such enlightened parents. I’ve never heard of it. To put it bluntly, what about them, just this one son, after waiting for them for a hundred years, the ones left will naturally be Changqing’s. Will they let me, an outsider, take advantage of me without any precautions? So, I was always worried that Chang Qing would lie to me, how could there be such good parents in the world?"

After listening to her, An Jing put the cup to her lips, and then sighed, "There are so many problems." Xu Hong said obediently at the right time, "That's why I came to ask your foreign aid for advice."

Quietly put down the coffee cup, and used a fork to stroke the piece of dessert that looked like a lemon, but she still didn't want to use the knife, she didn't want to spoil the beauty.Jing Jing said, "Actually, when it comes to material things, I really don't know much about it. After all, he and I haven't come this far. Our family is related to their family, but I don't meet them too many times. My parents have never mentioned this to me, but I know that although Changqing’s parents are old, their hearts are not old. They have a high ability to accept new things. They are all the old people I have seen. The people who like to study these things the most may have something to do with their wanting to make a comeback. His father always said that things related to making money are still keeping pace with the times, so, in my opinion, they are better than us Young people are more self-motivated." Xu Hong nodded, thinking it should be, otherwise why would he always want to benefit from his son's marriage.

"As for what you said just now, they took the initiative to mention the bride price, don't care about the real estate, etc... To be honest, isn't this a very natural thing? No matter who Chang Qing marries, it will involve these two issues? His father Isn't the reason why Mom bought him a good house early because she wanted to make her son more competitive? And... I think that you don't trust Chang Qing in this regard, mostly because of your own psychological reasons, because Women like you are eager to clarify that you are not greedy for material things, but for outsiders, they don’t know whether they love it or not. Chang Qing’s parents may not know it when they first met you, so I think this aspect Don’t be affected at all. This society is indeed very unfair to women. Let’s not talk about money. Let’s talk about women’s hypocrisy. It is a very scarce thing, and the house has its very real economic value, so when marriage involves practical issues, women are always said to be greedy and material, but material is not a derogatory term. Right? After all, getting married is really about living a life. There are so many problems, why can’t we consider material things? In my opinion, women who consider material things comprehensively are really planning to live with others. No, I just want this person', this kind of marriage is very difficult to resist risks. Chang Qing's parents have always emphasized the risk resistance of marriage, so I think they should also understand this level, so they took the initiative to propose It’s time. Since someone mentioned it, you can accept it openly, isn’t it good?”

After Jing Jing finished speaking, Xu Hong pursed his mouth, sighed deeply through his nostrils and said, "Perhaps your family really won't make people think of coveting his things, so you are more calm, and our two families The difference is a bit big. Don’t people say that marriage is not a matter of two people, but a matter of two families? Because the difference is too great, I always feel uneasy.”

"That's what I said, and I also think it's the case, but the key now is that Chang Qing wants to marry you, he is begging to marry you, why does he want to marry you so much, presumably you have There are things he covets, no matter whether he likes you or appreciates you, it is the evidence that you can match him. In this case, why do you think so much? And, in my opinion, You haven’t even met his parents yet, so you’re just thinking so much, it’s a bit unfounded. Hmm... His parents, in my opinion, are very kind old people, and his father is very similar to Chang Qing, oh, it should be said Chang Qing is very similar to his father, he is gentle, speaks slowly, never yells, and rarely argues with others. As for Chang Qing's mother, she is gentle. Oh, by the way, she looks a bit like you. It looks so thin, but the toughness can be felt during the conversation."

"It's no wonder that Chang Qing always has his parents longer than his parents. Sometimes I even suspect that he is a baby boy." As he said, Xu Hong shrugged his nose towards An Jing, and there was a look of concern for Chang Qing in his eyes. disgusted.

Xu Hong's movements made Jing Jing laugh, and said quietly, "How is it possible, is he not that kind of person? Although I haven't been in contact with him for a long time, the feeling he gives me is that kind of secret rivalry, is he human? , no matter how rational and gentle people are, when they face their children’s marriage, they always worry about it, and feel that no one is worthy of him. I think this is a common problem when people switch to the role of parents. Just don’t worry about it Now, they are not necessarily satisfied with me as a person. What they see more is the family behind me, my parents, and the value my parents can provide them. I am very clear about this. Even if I often Qing exaggerated a bit about his parents, and they were deceiving you. I think he also wants you to let go of your guard. Besides, shouldn’t he be more nervous about this matter? He wants to marry you. When he takes you to meet his parents, he naturally hopes that both of you can be satisfied with each other. If you are not satisfied, he will be the one who suffers. Neither his parents nor you seem to be able to cooperate with each other, and neither is particular about it. People, so he should be the one who is worried about trouble now, right?"

After An Jing finished speaking, Xu Hong understood a little again, as if he was hit by a single word, he was enlightened.Xu Hong thought, why didn't she think of it? When she was worrying about these things, Chang Qing should be more worried and worried than her. No wonder, recently, Chang Qing always had to compete with her openly and secretly. It turned out that he was more worried than her. She is more irritable.Thinking of this, Xu Hong smiled softly, and then thought, when he goes back at night, he must be comforted and appeased, and Chang Qing, who is provincial, always secretly says that she has no conscience.

Seeing Xu Hong smiled, Jing Jing picked up the fork to poke the lemon dessert again, but still didn't do it, Xu Hong looked at her hesitant expression and said, "If you don't eat it, it won't taste good."

An Jing looked at the piece of dessert and said, "Don't you think, it's like a beautiful shell filled with the name of 'love', once it's forked off, it's a marriage, and I don't know what will be inside when the fork is put down In the same way, even though I have seen so many other people’s marriage cases, the lives are different, and the tastes are also different, just like this dessert, even if it is made by a master, the same recipe and the same time, but not One thing, the taste must be different."

Xu Hong tilted his head and said, "That's what I said, but if you don't fork it, it will go bad, and it won't taste good at that time." After Xu Hong finished speaking, An Jing blinked at her, and Xu Hong Hong suddenly understood that she was talking about her. Xu Hong is like a person who hesitates to pick up a fork, and doesn't want to pierce the beauty of love, so he still hasn't figured out what marriage is.

Xu Hong sat back in the chair with relief, leaned his back on the back of the chair and said, "Do you think that Chang Qing is very good at disguising? He, sometimes he is obviously angry, but pretends to be patient. He obviously has shortcomings, but Pretending to be a good man there. Sometimes, as for me, I think, you make a mistake quickly, you hurry up and get angry, this is a flawed human being, and you pretend to be so perfect, but I am not at ease .”

While Xu Hong was speaking, Jing Jing finally cut the piece of lemon dessert, divided it into two, and cut a small piece from it, and handed it to Xu Hong's mouth.Xu Hong ate it without the slightest hesitation, and said, "It's sweet and sour." Quietly nodded, and said, "This is indeed the taste of love that people say."

Xu Hong seemed to remember something again, and said, "Actually, some time ago, I was thinking about what love is. Chang Qing told me that love requires accommodation, and let me accommodate him, but for me, love is Achievement is mutual achievement. Two people look in the same direction. For example, I work hard to get promoted. In fact, it is for our future life. If he loves me, shouldn’t he achieve me? We are moving towards a better direction together develop."

An Jing said while eating the dessert, "However, everyone looks in different directions. Even if they are the same, there will be differences in length and length. You just said that love is an achievement, and it is looking in the same direction. , you think about job promotion and look at the direction of your marriage, Chang Qing wants to get married and have children is also the direction of your marriage, so I don’t think there is any right or wrong in this regard, it’s just what men and women want It’s just different. This society, this marriage, is destined to consume women. Some women are willing to exhaust their energy for getting married, while some women, like you, are unwilling to be swallowed up by marriage. In When there is no risk in the marriage, everyone is naturally calm, but when the waves hit, the exhausted women may not even be able to save themselves, so although I think Chang Qing is okay, he can approach marriage Object, but I do agree with you to preserve yourself. After all, in marriage, especially contemporary marriages, the risk of cracks and people taking the opportunity to enter is too high. In an investment with such a high risk value, it is only natural to preserve yourself. It's a good idea."

Xu Hong nodded happily again, feeling that An Jing really understood her very well.Xu Hong smiled, and saw An Jing put the fork in his hand on the table, then picked up the cup, and said while drinking, "As for Chang Qing... I always think he is very pretending, maybe he is really serious to me. Because I can't get close, so I haven't seen the complete him. He always pretends to be... just like you said, Mr. Perfect. I always think that this is the reason why he doesn't have any feelings for me. "

"I've seen his 'dark' side, but recently he seems to be hiding that side again."

"It seems that he endured a lot in order to marry you."

Xu Hong raised his chin, looked at An Jing, and thought, is this so, is this how he understands it?It seems that Chang Qing really paid too much for this marriage.

Because the two talked for a long time, the sun in the shade chased after them. In order to avoid the sun, Xu Hong and An Jing wanted to hide indoors, but as soon as they took the cups and walked to the house, they saw a familiar bloated man. The figure walks side by side with a fashionable lady, and that figure can be recognized as Huang Guanyang without even thinking about it.

(End of this chapter)