Age: Passionate youth, starting from graduation assignment

Chapter 200 You Qingxia and You Yuqing’s mother and daughter move into Xu Jichang’s house

"Would you like to say goodbye? The gramophone is difficult to operate."

Gu Zhijun said with some doubts, "Don't risk going to the black market for me."

These days, most families don't have gramophones, and state-owned stores will never sell them if nothing happens.

If you want to get a gramophone, you basically have to go to the black market and buy some made in the early years. Not only are the prices extremely expensive, but there are also risks.

Xu Jichang touched her shoulder to express comfort: "Don't worry, you can just take care of the baby with peace of mind."

"I have my own way."

Xu Jichang's method is actually very simple, which is to constantly refresh the products on the space shelves.

According to his observation, after the goods on the space shelves are taken away, they will be automatically filled up after half a day.

Theoretically speaking, as long as he took it away more diligently, he would be able to take out the gramophone sooner or later.

Xu Jichang practiced this idea. After returning to his house, he immediately emptied all the goods on the space shelves and waited for the next refresh.

Among the goods he took down were chocolates, White Rabbit toffee, cloth, radios and other industrial products, most of which he put under the bed.

The meat was sent to the kitchen as ingredients for the next two meals.

……

The next day, the space shelves were refreshed and filled again.

This time there was still no gramophone, but several records appeared.

Xu Jichang carried out all the goods like last time and carefully placed the records in the drawer.

All the hard work paid off, and finally, when the third update came, Xu Jichang saw a gramophone on the shelf that impressed him.

This is a cabinet-type gramophone. The lower part is made of solid wood. The shape is simple and elegant, and the surface is painted with exquisite varnish.

On the top of the cabinet is a speaker made of fine copper, which exudes a subtle yellow luster. After seeing it, people have an urge to touch it and feel its texture.

Because the gramophone was too large, it was placed on the bottom shelf of the three-tiered shelf.

Xu Jichang bent down and moved the gramophone down. Feeling its heavy weight, he took it out of the space and returned to his bedroom.

If Gu Zhijun and the girls asked, how should he explain the origin of this gramophone?
Let’s just say it was bought through connections!

Anyway, as the assistant to the director of the distribution department, I know a lot of people, so it makes sense.

After Xu Jichang put away the gramophone, he picked up the record he found yesterday and moved it to Gu Zhijun's house together.

"Open the door."

Xu Jichang was carrying the gramophone with both hands, so he didn't knock on the door and shouted directly to Gu Zhijun inside.

"coming……"

After a sound of footsteps, Gu Zhijun opened the door with a big belly and appeared behind it.

Seeing the gramophone in Xu Jichang's hand, she couldn't help but be shocked: "Where did you get this... from?"

As the former director of the factory radio station, she had seen phonographs.

In her mind, this was not an object that ordinary people could own, and she never expected that Xu Jichang would actually fulfill his promise and move a gramophone back into the house for her.

"Shhh... come into the house and talk."

Xu Jichang lowered his voice and said.

These days, gramophones are not only rare, but they are also easily regarded as a symbol of hedonistic life. If they are known about it, they will easily cause criticism and even trouble.

So it's better to keep a low profile.

Gu Zhijun understood what Xu Jichang meant and immediately said nothing. After he brought the gramophone into the house, he closed the door.

"I bought it through connections. Don't tell anyone except Xiaojing and the others."

Xu Jichang whispered, placed the record on the gramophone, turned on the switch and started playing.

After a while, melodious classical music sounded in the room.

"sounds so good."

Gu Zhijun was mesmerized by what she heard. After a while, she came back to her senses and praised, "It must have taken a lot of effort to get it back."

"It's okay, you like it the most important thing."

Xu Jichang put his arm around Gu Zhijun's shoulders and said, immersed in the beautiful music with her.

Everyone's entertainment these days is very monotonous, and there is almost no chance to listen to classical music or piano music.

Being able to enjoy beautiful music with Gu Zhijun today is really a great enjoyment in the world.

Not to mention that Gu Zhijun still has their child in her belly.

According to the early education theory of later generations, letting the fetus appreciate beautiful music before it is born will be very beneficial to the child's brain development and aesthetic development.

"You stay here and keep playing music. I'll go out and listen."

Xu Jichang listened and then stood up and said to Gu Zhijun as if he remembered something.

Gu Zhijun understood what she meant and nodded understandingly.

I saw Xu Jichang got up and walked to the door, opened the door and walked out of the house, then went straight to the outside of the courtyard, closed the courtyard door and stopped to listen for a while.

Well, it turns out that standing outside the yard, you can't hear the music inside at all.

In this way, there is no need to worry about occasional passers-by hearing the music inside, let alone causing trouble.

After the test, Xu Jichang returned to the yard and happened to see Zhu Wei getting up early to hang clothes.

"Get up so early in the morning."

"Yes, come and see Zhijun."

Xu Jichang said to Zhu Wei.

After Zhu Wei heard this, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.

Xu Jichang really cared too much about Gu Zhijun, far beyond the scope of ordinary sympathy.

This couldn't help but make her feel strange.

Xu Jichang keenly felt the doubt in Zhu Wei's eyes. After thinking for a while, he walked forward and whispered a few words in her ear.

Following his words, Zhu Wei's beautiful eyes, as still as lake water, were filled with surprise: "This..."

"What, is it surprising?"

Xu Jichang asked back.

Zhu Wei stared at the ground, pondered for a moment and then gave the answer: "Unexpected, but reasonable..."

"Well, the girls in the courtyard will know about this sooner or later, but I can only inform them one by one."

"Don't tell them, let alone mention this to outsiders."

Xu Jichang exhorted.

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

Although he was surprised that Xu Jichang had a child with another woman, Zhu Wei still understood the seriousness of it.

After saying this, Xu Jichang helped Zhu Wei finish drying her clothes and extended an invitation to her: "Let's go to Zhijun's house together."

"Okay, let's take a look at her together."

Zhu Wei and Gu Zhijun usually interacted with each other, so they accepted the invitation and entered the house with Xu Jichang.

As soon as the door of the house opened, Zhu Wei was stunned.

The wooden cabinet body, brass speakers, and the beautiful music that is constantly playing...

When did Gu Zhijun have a gramophone in his room?

Zhu Wei couldn't believe his eyes and wondered if he had seen it wrong.

In the past, except for seeing gramophones in the homes of a few respected musicians and dancers in the country, she had never seen them on other occasions.

As for the gramophone in Gu Zhijun's room, he knew it was sent by Xu Jichang without even thinking about it.

Where did he get it?

Zhu Wei's mind was filled with questions for a while, but she was no longer in the mood to ask questions.

The classical music coming from the gramophone is so beautiful that it is difficult to hear it anywhere else.

Zhu Wei's whole body and mind were attracted by the music, and he had no time to think about anything else.

When the song ended and the next song started to play, she finally broke the silence and murmured: "Tchaikovsky, "Swan Lake"."

"It's been a long time since I heard this song."

Xu Jichang was listening to the music with the same breathless gaze. After hearing Zhu Wei's words, he looked at her: "It really sounds good."

"The girls in your art troupe dance like little swans."

Zhu Wei pursed his lips and smiled sheepishly.

Gu Zhijun also smiled and took her hand.

Just then, her stomach moved.

"Look, the child moved when he heard the music."

Zhu Wei saw this scene and said in surprise, "Maybe we can cultivate a musical genius."

"It was for Zhijun and the child in her belly that I found a way to get this gramophone."

Xu Jichang said, "Of course, tell Xiaojing and the others when you go out, and if you want to listen to music in the future, come to Zhijun's room."

"Remember to close the door tightly and don't let outsiders know."

"Well, don't worry, I will definitely keep it confidential."

Zhu Wei immediately agreed.

After enjoying the beautiful music in Gu Zhijun's room for a while, Xu Jichang, her and Zhu Wei returned to their room to eat breakfast cooked by Lan Qimei.

Including Du Xiaojing and the girls at the table in front of them, they all knew the truth about Gu Zhijun.

Their calm attitude undoubtedly reassured Xu Jichang and saved him a lot of energy.

Originally, he had been mentally prepared that some girls might be unhappy and unwilling, and he needed to spend some time doing ideological work on his own.Everything is calm now, which is an unexpected blessing.

……

In the morning, inside the office of the Dongfang Fertilizer Factory Distribution Office.

Xu Jichang was reviewing one document after another, thinking about transferring You Yuqing to the dealership later.

This is his promise to You Qingxia and his responsibility for You Yuqing's fate.

It is a foregone conclusion that You Yuqing is not suitable for taking the literary route. The sooner she can find another path, the better it will be for her future growth in life.

And everything must be done quickly.It's almost time for fresh graduates to graduate. If You Yuqing cannot be transferred quickly, the vacant staff positions in the department will be occupied by newly recruited students.

At that time, it will be twice as difficult to bring in more people.

Xu Jichang planned in his mind and decided when he would have the opportunity today to talk to You Qingxia about this matter.

After getting off work at noon, he walked out of the office and saw Fang Runsu going to dinner with Li Wansi, so he asked Li Wansi to go to dinner first while he talked to Fang Runsu.

"Have you felt unwell recently?"

When Li Wansi walked away, Xu Jichang saw that no one was around, so he asked Fang Runsu.

Fang Runsu understood what he meant: "I'm fine, I don't feel uncomfortable."

"Besides, it's not time to react now."

"Did the Wei family put any burden on you?"

Xu Jichang continued to express concern.

"No. After Wei Shulin's parents found out I was pregnant, they took on all the responsibilities of taking care of him."

"They also bought me a lot of nutritional supplements, for fear that my body would be exhausted."

When Fang Runsu said this, there was a hint of guilt in his eyes.

In the final analysis, Fang Runsu was dissatisfied with Wei Shulin. Wei's father and mother were very good to her, and she had no dissatisfaction with the old man.

"Don't let go of the mental burden."

Xu Jichang noticed Fang Runsu's psychological fluctuations, patted her on the back and said, "Anyway, I am the culprit, haha."

Fang Runsu glanced at him helplessly: "So you know it too."

"Then you still..."

"Who told you to look so beautiful?"

"Snapped……"

While Xu Jichang was talking, he slapped Fang Runsu on her buttocks, feeling that her buttocks were more upright and plump, with an indescribable charm.

Fang Runsu was frightened and his face turned red. After looking around to make sure there was no one, he breathed a sigh of relief: "You are so brave."

"What if someone sees this?"

"No one usually comes here."

Xu Jichang said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, I am the leader and I pay more attention to safety than you."

"Hmph, you are really bad anyway."

"I don't know how to worry at all."

Fang Runsu pouted, thinking of something and frowning.

"What are you worried about? What's there to be worried about?"

Xu Jichang asked back.

"Of course there are things to worry about. For example, right now, I'm worried about what I will do when I get pregnant."

"After all, Wei Shulin can't live without people, and my parents' family can't count on them. At that time, I can only take care of myself. If there is an emergency, I may call Tiantian to respond, and call Earth and Earth. It’s not working anymore.”

Fang Runsu looked at Xu Jichang aggrievedly.

Hi.

It turned out to be for this.

I thought something had happened.

"It's easy to handle. When your belly gets bigger, I'll just ask someone to take care of you."

Xu Jichang said with a relaxed expression, "You don't have to worry about who it is, it's absolutely reliable anyway."

"I'll make sure you give birth to the baby safely."

"Ah? Have you already thought about it for me?"

Fang Runsu said with surprise on his face, a feeling of happiness rising in his heart.

"Of course, you are a woman who only belongs to me, and you are pregnant with a child for me. If I don't think about you, who should I think about?"

Xu Jichang looked at her solemnly and said, "To tell you the truth, I planned everything before I entered the bridal chamber with you that night."

"Really……"

Fang Runsu had an incredible look on his face, and then he remembered the scenes of that night, and his heart palpitated.

"How can it be fake?"

Xu Jichang patted Fang Runsu on the shoulder and said, "Go and eat quickly. After pregnancy, you have to eat and rest on time."

"Okay, I'm going."

Fang Runsu said very obediently, stepped forward, and turned his head as if he remembered something, "By the way, can you come find me when you are free in the future?"

"Don't worry, I won't leave you alone."

Xu Jichang nodded and promised, "No one can forget you if you forget."

After talking to Fang Runsu, Xu Jichang went to the parking shed and saw You Qingxia also unlocking the bicycle, and You Yuqing was waiting behind her.

You Qingxia spent all her salary on clothes and had no money to buy a bicycle.Even if she has accumulated a sufficient amount of industrial coupons after so many years of work, she will not be able to use them.

It wasn't until Xu Jichang's continued support that she had some savings and was able to buy the Phoenix bicycle in front of her.

"Go home and eat."

There was no one else in the parking shed, so You Qingxia greeted Xu Jichang confidently and boldly, and You Yuqing also happily called Brother Jichang.

"Yeah, I'll wait for you in the alley later. Come over here. I have something I want to tell you."

Xu Jichang ordered, and after speaking, he raised his legs, got on the bicycle and left.

You Qingxia was just about to respond, but she saw that he had already ridden a distance and someone was approaching from a distance, so she had to give up.

"What does Brother Jichang want from us?"

You Yuqing asked curiously.

"It's probably for you."

"for me?"

"Yeah, don't you want to transfer your job? Most likely he is looking for his mother to talk about this matter."

"That's it. He is really good to our family."

You Yuqing said with emotion, her clear and innocent eyes full of gratitude to Xu Jichang.

You Qingxia listened to her daughter's words and remained silent for a while.She recalled her past with Xu Jichang.

"Mom, why don't you speak?"

You Yuqing asked curiously when she saw her mother fell silent.

"Sit up quickly."

You Qingxia was awakened from her chaotic thoughts by her daughter's innocent voice, so she urged and sat on the cushion first.

When her daughter sat on the back seat of the 26-inch bicycle, she stepped on the pedals, her mind still immersed in the past between Xu Jichang and herself.

The tree-lined path in the practice room, the practice room, the bedroom in Xu Jichang’s home...

Every place where the two of them had interacted, what happened to each other came to her mind one after another.

After thinking about it, she couldn't help but murmured: "It's pretty good..."

Indeed, in You Qingxia's life memory, no one has been as kind to her as Xu Jichang.

According to this, even if the acquaintance between the two people is a bit special, it is still...acceptable, right?
You Qingxia said to herself in her heart.

In the back seat, You Yuqing heard her mother seem to be talking, but she couldn't hear her clearly. She couldn't help but wonder: "Mom, what are you talking about?"

"It's nothing, you heard it wrong."

You Qingxia said with a complicated expression, speeding up her riding speed and arriving at the place where she and Xu Jichang had arranged to meet.

"Jichang, are you looking for me because of...Yuqing's matter?"

In front of their daughter, You Qingxia and Xu Jichang still maintained the status of colleagues.

"Yes. The recruitment of fresh graduates is about to begin. How is Yuqing's cultural class going?"

"If the progress is still not good, then we have to hurry up. Otherwise, there may not be her staff in the office."

Xu Jichang got straight to the point and looked a little serious.

"It's still a little bit worse. If I can study for another month and a half, 20 days, then I think..."

You Qingxia realized that the situation was urgent and said with some self-blame, feeling that as a mother, she had failed to fulfill her supervision responsibilities.

"It's definitely not possible in half a month. There's not enough time."

Xu Jichang didn't mean to blame her, he just took matters into his own hands.

"Let's do this. You and Yuqing will live in my house for a while. You take care of her life, and I will be responsible for guiding her in her studies."

"Improve her grades in the shortest time."

"As for work, you and her should take a leave together."

(End of this chapter)