Rebirth: Starting from the Cafeteria

Chapter 351 Parents meeting
"Let's not be polite. The company is doing very well now. If we keep doing this, we will be able to turn things around soon."

Du Shaojie waved his hands, unwilling to take credit.

He had contributed very little to the development of [Shuweixiang Old Hotpot], so naturally he had nothing to complain about. He found that Pang Weidong had one advantage: when facts were before him, he was very willing to listen to advice.

People who listen to advice generally won't make big mistakes, and the detours they take can be regarded as tuition fees.

After dinner, it was still early, so Du Shaojie drove to Qi Yan's residence alone. He had basically been with his family during this period, and had only seen her a few times. Fortunately, Qi Yan was not so stingy, otherwise there would be a quarrel.

"I just need to complete my job and not get involved in anything else."

Qi Yan gradually became a maverick in school. She did not fight for anything, but her quality of life was higher than that of most of her colleagues.

Anyway, she was not included in the evaluation of advanced performance, nor was she promoted or given a salary increase. Who is she performing for?
"This is also a problem. Why don't you transfer to another unit? I'll help you think of a solution later."

There are many reasons why Qi Yan was isolated. Among them, the tragic end of a male colleague who harassed her aroused the vigilance of many people.

Objectively speaking, this is the mentality of most people. If you encounter a strong colleague, can you not avoid him? And Qi Yan can't lower herself to please them, so she will become more and more alienated from most of her colleagues.

In fact, every unit has people like Qi Yan, who come to work on time and leave on time. Don't come to me for matters beyond the scope of my job, because even the leader can't help me.

Du Shaojie felt a little sorry for the other party, so he discussed with him whether to transfer to another unit.

"No! I think it's good this way. I can spend more time on my own. Shaojie, you don't have to worry about work, but I've never gotten married, so rumors are bound to spread."

Qi Yan was being polite, but in fact the rumor had already been circulating in the school.

It would be strange if no one said anything about a single woman who has a good quality of life and does not have a good family background.

This is another reason why Qi Yan has a bad relationship with most of her colleagues.

"Yanzi, I'm sorry for that. I will think about this matter carefully, and I will give you an explanation after I have considered it clearly."

Du Shaojie can no longer play deaf and dumb, but he is not mentally prepared yet and needs a buffer period until he figures it out.

Qi Yan leaned on his shoulder and whispered:
"I'm not forcing you. I really want a legitimate status and a lovely child. However, this matter is not so urgent. You can think about it slowly. Also, even if we get married, I won't tie you down by my side. You can do whatever you want."

Du Shaojie nodded silently and said nothing more.

Time flies.

Xiaoya and Shen Rui went to Shanghai to report for work, and their jobs were finally settled.

Du Shaojie discussed with his mother and decided to go to Shanghai on the way back to meet Shen Rui's family.

Xiaomei also wanted to go, but she didn't have time, so she had to give up.

Du Shaojie and Wang Yuxiu went to Shanghai together. After getting off the plane, they went straight to Du Shaojie's old villa.

The utilization rate of this house is not high, mainly because Du Shaojie rarely comes here. Fortunately, there are special people to maintain and clean the house, otherwise it would be uninhabitable for a long time.

"You kid, you're not in a hurry to get married, but you've bought a lot of houses."

Wang Yuxiu had seen through her son's hobby. The other party had such spacious houses in Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai.

She walked around the upstairs and downstairs and thought this house was pretty good, but in comparison, she liked the courtyard houses in the capital city more.

"Mom, Shen Rui and his family should come to our house to propose marriage, but we have more free time and we have a place to stay in the Magic City, so let them come here when the time comes."

Du Shaojie went into the house and made a pot of tea, then took Wang Yuxiu to sit on the balcony to chat.

Wang Yongli went to Xichuan Restaurant as he was instructed, and later came back with some ready-made food.

"That's right. As long as we don't get there first, we can just wait for them here."

Wang Yuxiu was also easy to talk to and didn't bother with the details.

Du Shaojie then got up and prepared lunch with Wang Yongli.

"Mr. Du, the store only has an ordinary Santana car, which is occasionally used to serve VIP customers."

Wang Yongli went to Xichuan Restaurant and drove the only car in the store over.

He didn't know whether the car would satisfy his boss, so he asked this question specifically.

"It doesn't matter. It's just a means of transportation. Let's just use it."

Du Shaojie didn't mean to show off this time, but he also couldn't let others look down on him. This Santana is just right.

Unlike later times, most people don’t have cars at home now, and Santana is considered a luxury item in the eyes of many people.

In the afternoon, he called Xiaoya's workplace and finally got through to his sister. He didn't say anything else, just told her to come over directly after get off work.

Xiaoya had been to Shanghai before and was able to find an old villa.

Du Xiaoya was naturally very happy when she learned that her mother and brother had come, and she hurried over after get off work.

"Brother, I'm still doing my internship. When you called me today, I was a little reluctant to call me. But I don't care. The phone is a public one, not his, right?"

Xiaoya ate the food her brother cooked, her eyes full of stars. She had just started working, and was ordered around every day, but she didn't have much of an idea. Every new employee went through this, and it would be much better when she became a regular employee.

She wanted to ask her brother when he planned to meet Shen Rui's family, but she felt a little embarrassed.

Wang Yuxiu sat there and ate quietly. Her son had always been in charge of household affairs, and she had long been accustomed to it.

"Wait two days, then tell Shen Rui that Mom and I have arrived. As for when his family will come, ask him to go back and discuss it himself. Once they have discussed it, just let him know in advance."

Du Shaojie was not in a hurry. His mother had just arrived and he wanted to take her around for a while.

When Xiaoya heard it, she understood immediately.

"Okay, I know."

After talking about the main business, Mr. Wang Yu took his daughter aside and asked her questions. It seemed that the mother and daughter had endless things to talk about.

After dinner, Xiaoya did not go home, but stayed at home. Although there were dormitories at the company, the conditions were very ordinary, and it was not as comfortable as living at home.

The next day.

Du Shaojie accompanied his mother around the city. Since they had a car and Wang Yongli was quite familiar with the roads, it was convenient for them to go anywhere.

The group went out to have a Western meal at noon, but Wang Yuxiu couldn't get used to it at all. In the end, she came out and ate a bowl of small wonton, and only then did she feel full.

evening.

Wang Yongli drove Du Shaojie and Wang Yuxiu to the Statistics Bureau. After picking up Xiaoya, they went directly to Xichuan Restaurant.

For their family of three, they are more accustomed to meals with heavier flavors.

"Brother, I'm busy these two days. I won't be able to see Shen Rui until the day after tomorrow."

Xiaoya enjoyed the meal very much. Now that she was working, she felt embarrassed to ask her family for money. She couldn't afford to eat out with that little salary and usually ate in the company cafeteria.

After dinner, Du Shaojie returned home and gave 10,000 yuan to his sister.

"Take some time these two days to buy some clothes. Formal clothes are best. You should be more careful when you go to work."

Xiaoya wanted to refuse, but when she saw her brother's expression, she nodded without saying anything more.

Du Shaojie has been a bit busy lately and neglected Xiaoya's lack of money at work, and he feels a bit guilty about it. But it's just a small matter. If others can get by on their salary, Xiaoya can do it, too.

He didn't think much about it, put down the money and walked out of his sister's room.

Two days passed.

When Xiaoya was dating Shen Rui, she told him that her mother and brother had arrived in Shanghai.

Shen Rui did not dare to delay and went home to discuss it with his parents.

His parents have met Xiaoya and are very satisfied with her conditions in all aspects.

They decided to visit at the weekend, but time was a bit tight. Not only did they need to prepare suitable gifts, but they also had to book a restaurant in advance. Shen Rui's parents simply took a day off to get these things done.

weekend.

Du Shaojie and Wang Yuxiu got up early and cleaned the house spotlessly.

At 9:30 in the morning, Shen Rui accompanied his parents into the small villa.

Mr. and Mrs. Shen are both ordinary employees. After entering the door, they couldn't help but look at each other.

Xiaoya's family conditions don't seem to be as her son said. Her mother has no job and her brother opened a restaurant in Guangzhou. If that's the case, how could she own such a beautiful little Western-style building in Shanghai?
Both of them were a little nervous.

"Uncle Shen, Auntie, please come in!"

At this time, Du Shaojie and Xiaoya came out and invited Shen Rui and his family of three into the house.

Wang Yuxiu took the initiative to greet her future in-laws, and then the hosts and guests sat down and began to chat about some trivial matters.

Du Shaojie looked at Shen Rui's father. Old Shen was in his forties and under fifty, and he looked like a junior cadre working in a government agency. He didn't say much and always kept a polite smile.

Shen Rui's mother, probably because of her job, talks more and seems to have a stronger personality than Mr. Shen.

"Xiao Du, I heard that you are a great chef? That's amazing. You have already achieved success at such a young age. Lao Shen and I have worked hard all our lives, but I'm afraid we can never catch up to you."

"Aunt, look at what you said. I was just lucky and caught up with a good year. My cooking skills are not bad, and my business is so-so. After all, I am still a self-employed person? Unlike uncles and aunts, who are state officials, their status and position are different."

"What's wrong with being a self-employed person? Not to mention that the current trend has changed, the fact that you have the ability to open a restaurant is unmatched by ordinary people. Xiao Rui often mentions you to us, and he really admires you."

Old Shen's family status was obviously lower, and it was Shen Rui's mother who did the talking for such a long time.

The same thing happened on Du Shaojie's side. Wang Yuxiu didn't say much, and it was clear who was in charge.

Later, Xiaoya came in with some cut fruit and invited Shen Rui and his family to eat some fruit.

Old Shen glanced at his wife, meaning, it’s time to get down to business.
(End of this chapter)