Age: Passionate youth, starting from graduation assignment

Chapter 227 An in-depth conversation with Mother Shen

She, Xia Yingxue, was a model in the school when she was a student. After working, she became a technical elite in her workplace. She had never received such treatment.

Xu Jichang treated her like this today, and Xia Yingxue felt like she had been slapped in the face, feeling unspeakably aggrieved.

Xu Jichang didn't care whether she was wronged or not. He turned around and walked away for the whole day, never coming to see her again.

That night, Xu Jichang rode his bicycle and returned home leisurely. He saw Xia Yingxue standing at the door with a resentful look on her face, as if waiting for him.

"You're back."

Seeing Xu Jichang riding over, Xia Yingxue pretended to be displeased.

Xu Jichang acted as if he hadn't seen her. He got out of the car and took out the key to open the door without saying a word.

He was not used to Xia Yingxue's behavior.

Xia Yingxue didn't expect Xu Jichang's attitude to be so firm, so she hesitated for a moment, then saw him opening the courtyard door and about to go in.

"Wait, I want to get something back from you."

In order to prevent being shut out, Xia Yingxue quickly squeezed in. A pair of plump peaks were flattened by the courtyard door.

"What was left here?"

Xu Jichang turned around and asked her.

"A piece of clothing. I slept with you that night and forgot to take it with me."

Xia Yingxue expressed.

"Oh, give me the key."

Xu Jichang didn't say anything after hearing this. He took out a bunch of keys from his pocket, untied one and threw it into her hand.

Xia Yingxue noticed the coldness in Xu Jichang's attitude, but didn't know what to say, so she had to take the key, retrieve the clothes from the room where she slept that day, return and hand the key to Xu Jichang.

Xu Jichang was watering the flowers in the yard and ignored her after taking the key.

This made Xia Yingxue feel even more depressed.

"Jichang, our project here is almost finished and we are about to return to the provincial capital."

She held the clothes in her hand, bit her red lips and said to Xu Jichang, "Maybe we won't have many opportunities to meet each other in the future."

"I know, I saw your construction progress."

Xu Jichang finally put down the shower, straightened up and said calmly, "Thank you for your contribution to our factory."

"I will give you a toast at the farewell party."

have to.

Xia Yingxue was speechless for a moment when she heard Xu Jichang's businesslike tone.

It seems that he is really angry that he has too much control.

"No, that's not what I want to hear."

Xia Yingxue stood still, organized her thoughts and words for a while, and solemnly expressed her position, "I hope to hear your views on our relationship from your mouth."

"I'm not a person who likes to be unclear."

"Oh? Do you want me to be responsible or what?"

In sharp contrast to Xia Yingxue's seriousness, Xu Jichang asked casually.

Xia Yingxue quickly shook her head and explained to herself,

"That's not what I want to say. In fact, we have not progressed to the point where you have to be responsible for me."

"I just want to ask, was it just a whim or did you really have admiration for me?"

Well, this serious woman is looking for a showdown with herself.

Xu Jichang took a breath and muttered in his heart.

"Of course I have admiration."

He put away his careless expression and said equally seriously, "Have you ever seen a whim last for so long?"

Uh, he is actually serious?
Xia Yingxue felt happy and ashamed when she heard Xu Jichang's answer.

However, she still had one question that needed an answer.

"If you really like me, then why did you treat me and Qingyu at the same time that day..."

"And you already have Xiaojing, Qimei and the others."

Xia Yingxue looked at Xu Jichang and said with a slightly dissatisfied tone.

This time Xu Jichang did not argue with her, but explained seriously,

"It's not a contradiction. I like you and I like them."

"In my eyes, you are the same as them. I will be responsible for all of you."

All responsible?

When Xia Yingxue heard this word at first, she didn't believe it.

"Your financial situation is indeed very good, but to say that you are fully responsible is a bit too much, right?"

She said with suspicion.

In fact, with her job and income, she does not have to rely on Xu Jichang financially.

It's just that Xu Jichang said this, so she had to be more truthful.

"I never boast."

Xu Jichang glanced at Xia Yingxue and said, "I have this number in my hand now."

As he spoke, he stretched out two fingers to Xia Yingxue.

Xia Yingxue raised her eyebrows slightly: "2000 yuan? You save money very quickly."

After working for just over a year, I was able to save 2000 yuan. I'm afraid this is a side job in addition to salary.

She reasoned in her mind.

"No, twenty thousand."

Xu Jichang lowered his voice to prevent others from hearing him.

1 yuan, that was the previous number.

After continuously making profits from the mountain goods trade in recent months, his net worth has doubled.

What, 2 yuan?
so much!
Xia Yingxue was completely shocked by Xu Jichang.

These days, many workers have worked all their lives without saving 2000 yuan.

At such a young age, Xu Jichang saved 2 yuan. I'm afraid he started a money printing press!

"Where... did you get so much money?"

Xia Yingxue asked tremblingly.

"Don't worry about it. Anyway, you know that I have this strength. Just follow me and you won't suffer any disadvantages."

Xu Jichang said, taking one of Xia Yingxue's delicate hands, "And in the future, I will earn more money."

"Be with me and you will live a life like a master."

Xia Yingxue was so excited when he said: The life of a master...

In today's era, few people dare to say these words.

Xu Jichang's confession to her today was not only direct, but also very bold.

Moreover, he had no intention of stopping: "Think about it, the difference in what everyone eats and drinks nowadays is not that big. The difference between most working-class families is that you can only eat five meals of meat a year. I can only have one meal of meat every year.”

"But will it always be like this?"

"When the changes come, I believe people like me will get more opportunities and the wealth in their hands will continue to grow."

"And you will also follow me and live a truly luxurious life. As long as you are willing to be with me."

Speaking of this, Xu Jichang held Xia Yingxue tightly and waited for her answer.

Xia Yingxue's face felt hot when he saw her, and her heart was beating fast.

She felt that what Xu Jichang said was really bold.

However, it seems to be true.

Take their design institute as an example. At present, many old employees are obviously not as skilled as her and don't work much, but they get higher wages than her. Is this reasonable?

Is this situation sustainable?
Xia Yingxue thought about it and agreed more and more with what Xu Jichang just said, feeling that he had grasped the pulse of the times.

"You're right, people like you should be able to succeed in the future."

Xia Yingxue touched the blush on her face and said to Xu Jichang, "But don't think that I am with you just because I think you can succeed."

Hey, I really agreed.

Xu Jichang felt happy and hugged her into his arms: "What's the reason for that?"

"I think you see things accurately and are very knowledgeable." Xia Yingxue blushed and confessed, "I especially admire men like you."

"Yes, good taste. Let's have dinner before leaving."

Xu Jichang didn't care why she fell in love with him, as long as she could win.

……

That night, Xia Yingxue enjoyed a meal cooked by Lan Qimei at Xu Jichang's house before leaving.

Before leaving, Xu Jichang ignored Xia Yingxue's shyness and forced her into his arms, kissing her hard on the face.

"Bring the mattress, the wolf-skin one."

When he let go of Xia Yingxue, Xu Jichang smiled and said to her, "Cover up to keep warm at night."

Xia Yingxue buried her face, embarrassed to speak, and silently accepted the wolfskin mattress from Xu Jichang.

Xu Jichang took Xia Yingxue all the way to the entrance of the hospital and watched her leave with his own eyes.

An intellectual, a young female elite engineer, not only has a beautiful appearance but also a good figure...

Being able to make progress with Xia Yingxue still gave Xu Jichang a sense of accomplishment.

After sending Xia Yingxue away, Xu Jichang returned to the house, planning to collect a good piece of leather sometime and make a mattress for himself.

"Jichang, my mother and Qingrui want to come to your place tomorrow."

After sitting in the room for a while, Shen Danrui's voice came from outside the door, "Is it convenient for you then?"

“As long as it’s after get off work, it’s convenient.”

Xu Jichang looked at the door and said, "I won't work overtime tomorrow, and I don't have to be on duty."

"Okay, then I'll tell them at noon tomorrow. Just remember to cook a simple meal and don't waste it."

Shen Danrui said.

"Oh, I see."

Xu Jichang agreed on the surface.

How can it actually be simple?Even if Shen Danrui asked so, she would not comply.

The Shen sisters were all his women, and Shen's mother was his mother-in-law, so he had to give her a rich welcome.

……

In the afternoon of the next day, Xu Jichang left the unit at four o'clock, returned home, entered the kitchen and began to sort out the ingredients and prepare meals.

Lan Qimei also followed his request at noon, cooked dinner for all factory workers, and came back early to prepare it with him.

Braised prawns, Sixi meatballs, canned beef...

Under the preparation of the two of them, ten large dishes were brought to the table.

In order to prevent the dishes from getting cold in the cold weather, Xu Jichang also built a fireplace to ensure that Mother Shen, Shen Qingrui and Shen Danrui's dishes would still be hot.

"Brother Jichang, are you at home?"

Just when the two of them had just put the last piece of plain-cut chicken on the table, Shen Qingrui's young and energetic voice called the door from outside.

"Here we go, wait a moment."

Xu Jichang agreed, turned and walked towards the door.

"Squeak."

The courtyard door opened, and the Shen sisters and Shen's mother appeared at the door with two bags of things in their hands.

"Hey, Auntie, come as soon as you come. What do you want to bring?"

Xu Jichang said calmly and invited Mother Shen in.

"Nothing, just two sweaters that Auntie knitted for you."

Mother Shen said with a smile, "Long time no see, you've grown taller again."

"How can I still grow taller? Auntie, you are living younger."

Xu Jichang took the bag from her hand and praised it sweetly.

"Xiao Xu, you are really good at talking."

Mother Shen was very happy to be praised by him, and a smile almost bloomed on her face, "Auntie recently learned two new dishes, let you try them."

"No need, auntie, the dishes are ready."

Xu Jichang and Shen's mother came to the door of the house together, pointed to the living room inside and said, "You are a guest, how can I let you do it?"

Mother Shen followed him into the living room and immediately widened her eyes: "Such a good dish, Xiao Xu, you spent a lot of money."

"No, just a few home-cooked dishes. Come and try Qimei's cooking."

While talking and laughing, Xu Jichang sat down at the table with the Shen family's mother and daughter, and started to finish the meal with Lan Qimei.

"This pot of beef is so delicious."

Shen Qingrui took a small piece of beef and put it into his mouth, praising it repeatedly, "It's much better than what you did."

"Seventh sister is the chef of the unit, so of course she is better than me."

Mother Shen also took a small piece of beef and said with a smile after tasting it.

"Auntie gave me the award, but my level is actually just like that."

Lan Qimei was very embarrassed to be praised by the Shen family, so she lowered her head and said modestly.

"Come, try the tribute meatballs made by Qimei, they are one of a kind."

At this time, Xu Jichang picked up the small bowl in front of everyone and gave everyone a bowl of meatball soup.

Mother Shen and Shen Qingrui tasted it and were really full of praise.

With the blessing of Lan Qimei's cooking skills, the meal was a feast for both the guests and the host, and the Shen family was extremely satisfied with the dishes.

After the meal, Lan Qimei cleared the table and went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.

Xu Jichang sat in front of the fireplace with Shen's mother and the Shen sisters and chatted about home affairs.

Of course, he knew that Mother Shen's visit today was definitely not just for a meal or a chat. She probably had something to do with him.

"Auntie, you came to my place in the cold weather. Do you want to talk to me about something?"

In front of the fireplace, Xu Jichang looked at Mother Shen's well-maintained face and asked with a smile.

Mother Shen felt better when she saw him taking the initiative to ask this question: "Yes, Xiao Xu. I just want to ask you what you are thinking."

"When are you planning to... get the certificate from Dan Rui?"

"Do you want to get the certificate with Dan Rui? I have no such plan at the moment."

Xu Jichang looked at Mother Shen frankly.

Oh?
Mother Shen was a little surprised by his answer.

Accordingly, sisters Shen Danrui and Shen Qingrui should be calmer.

Shen Danrui had long known that Xu Jichang and Du Xiaojing met their parents together, and Shen Qingrui also found out from her sister.

They were not surprised by Xu Jichang's answer just now.

"What's wrong, Auntie, do you have something to say?"

Looking at Mother Shen who was at a loss, Xu Jichang took the initiative to ask.

Some things are better explained as early as possible to avoid greater disappointment in the end.

"Well... I feel a little sudden."

Mother Shen forced a smile and said, "You mean, there is already an ideal candidate for the witness here?"

"Danrui and Qingrui are not ideal, but I have other arrangements."

Xu Jichang explained seriously, "And it doesn't mean anything from who you get the certificate from."

"Even if Dan Rui and Qing Rui didn't get the certificate from me in the end. I can guarantee that the two sisters got the most from me."

Mother Shen lowered her eyes slightly and did not answer immediately.

It's not that she doesn't believe Xu Jichang's promise, on the contrary, she believes it very much.

Over the past year, Xu Jichang has taken great care of the Shen family, often giving her and Shen Qingrui some precious and tonic medicinal materials.

She didn't think Xu Jichang was lying to her, but she couldn't accept the thought that her two daughters might have no status.

The conversation fell into silence for a while until Shen Danrui broke the deadlock: "Mom, don't feel bad."

"I already know Xu Jichang's thoughts."

"Me too……"

Shen Qingrui added weakly from the side, "I think since Brother Jichang arranged it like this, then... he must have his reasons."

Xu Jichang cast a grateful look at the two sisters: their timely statements were so important.

(End of this chapter)