Chapter 707: A Comeback

Talia: "Xiaoyu is good. She likes to finish what she starts and is a hard-working child."

It's truly remarkable that a child can strive on their own when life is going smoothly and there's no pressure from family or those around them.

Chen Qing: "Yes, I sometimes feel very proud. She is currently training at the training base and is ranked first in the entire grade. Their test papers are exactly the same as those outside, and Xiaoyu still got a perfect score in both subjects."

Everyone at the table could tell she was showing off!

Chen Qing shook his head helplessly.

no way.

The child is too outstanding.

Even the most mundane and ordinary things have become topics of boasting.

She drank to her heart's content, while He Yuan didn't touch a drop.

He was afraid that Chen Qing would mess with him if he got drunk!

Such is the extent of the defensiveness between husband and wife.

After the party ended, everyone went home, and even the children fell asleep. He Yuan supported Chen Qing's waist and asked, "Are you dizzy? Should I make you a bowl of hangover soup?"

Chen Qing refused: "No. Have you taken a shower?"

He Yuan: "I washed it."

Chen Qing noticed that his hair had just been washed, and his usually stiff hair was unusually docile as he brushed it behind his forehead, revealing his clear features and sharp, clean lines. She immediately said, "Then I need to take a shower too!"

He Yuan filled the bathwater for her.

Chen Qing stared blankly at the bathwater.

He Yuan stepped forward with concern: "What's wrong?"

Chen Qing sighed, "If only we had showerheads like the ones in Hong Kong, we could shower together... um..."

A barely perceptible hint of helplessness flickered in He Yuan's dark, indifferent eyes: "Let's sleep together later."

Chen Qing looked resentful: "Oh, I don't want to sleep with you, I want to find Xiao Yu!"

He Yuan ignored her completely and led her back to her room after she finished showering.

After taking a bath, Chen's face was flushed from the steam, and her long, black hair hung down her shoulders, with a few strands clinging to her collarbone. He Yuan, who was about to do something, suppressed his romantic thoughts and helplessly dried her hair.

Chen Qing was drowsy as He Yuan gently dried her hair, but was woken up by a kiss and then kissed back to sleep.

Upon waking, Chen Qing blinked, wanting to grab the culprit and give him a beating, but he was already outside.

This person cannot tolerate overly aggressive language, but their actions show no restraint whatsoever.

—A repressed, secretly passionate person.

Chen Qing stayed in bed for a while longer before getting up.

Xiao Yu has already gone to school, He Yuxiang is eating breakfast, and He Yuan is practicing walking with his daughter.

The moment Chen Qing appeared, Pingping's mind went blank. Her chubby legs buckled on the ground, and before she could react, she fell face-first to the ground with a thud.

Chen Qing watched as Pingping, the little girl in white, fell down and tumbled like a scattered milk ball, bouncy and soft.

Pingping bravely didn't cry after falling down; she used her little hands to support herself and slowly got up.

She hadn't expected to fall, so she was still in a daze. She looked down at her dirty little hands, then turned back to look at her elderly father and mother standing behind her. Seeing that they were unmoved, tears finally welled up in her big eyes. She sat on the ground and reached out to her father for a hug.

She can't say it hurts yet, but after her dad picks her up, she raises her hands to show him.

He Yuan rubbed her palm to reassure her, "You're not hurt."

Pingping was relieved and put her hands in front of her chest as if protecting her injured little hands, with a serious expression.

Amused by her question, Chen Qing asked again, "Where's Youyou?"

He Yuan: "He went out with Aunt Feng."

Youyou is a good-natured child who always greets people with a smile whenever he goes out. He is a cute little dumpling with big eyes and fair skin. He is dressed adorably and is loved by many people. Every time he goes out, many people greet him.

He waved here and there, busy as a bee.

When Aunt Feng brought Youyou home, Chen Qing was also getting ready to go out. She spun the little one around in her arms and kissed him, saying, "I made money!"

Youyou clung to her mother's neck and wouldn't let go.

Chen Qing patted his little belly, Youyou pressed down on his shirt, and looked at his mother with a blush.

Chen Qing smiled, touched forehead to forehead with him, and played for a while before she hurriedly went to work.

We'll have a big meeting on Monday to summarize what happened last week.

Two major events occurred last week: first, Xi Gaomin successfully secured an order; second, the technical school once again published an advertisement in the newspaper, highlighting the progress of shoe production.

Xi Gaomin was the first to announce the good news.

She had shaken off the decadence of the past few years and was beaming with health.

This time, she finally turned the tables on herself!

Chen Qing looked up and clapped.

The audience erupted in applause.

Xi Gaomin bowed slightly in thanks, her eyes shining, and began to speak eloquently about her experiences.

Chen Qing looked at her radiant appearance and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Xi Gaomin also felt Chen Qing's admiring gaze, and she glanced at him casually.

Those smiling peach blossom eyes held appreciation, satisfaction, and pride.

A quick glance.

Xi Gaomin didn't dare to linger, but the image was deeply imprinted in her mind.

At this moment, she was truly convinced of Chen Qing's abilities and felt an unspeakable admiration for him.

After she sat down, she was still savoring the appreciation from Chen Qing, feeling proud and full of energy.

Next, it was the technical school's turn to report. The school principal also came in person: "The compensation for the students who enrolled later has been fully distributed. Some students are helping them integrate into the school, and our teachers have also spontaneously organized tutoring sessions. Their student leaders will also take good care of them. I believe that it won't be long before they get back on track."

Chen Qing nodded: "That's good, thank you for your hard work."

"It's what I should do."

The principal sat down.

Lei Songyue, the factory director, stood up; she was ashamed.

Since joining the Shengxia Sports Apparel Factory, she has been admired by many people who think she is a remarkable person. Her colleagues would occasionally joke that Xi Gaomin would likely go to the branch factory when it is established, and then the position of secretary would be hers. At first, she didn't take it seriously, but as she listened, she really took it to heart.

She had essentially taken on the role of the Party Secretary, and wouldn't allow outsiders to speak ill of the factory.

But she is nothing...

Short-sighted.

Lack of foresight!

If it weren't for the factory manager's insistence, she would have ruined the futures of several people and wouldn't have been able to expand the technical school's reputation.

All of this is because she was too arrogant!

Even when so many people were criticizing the factory manager, she remained calm and composed. In order to avoid being criticized by others, she would cover up the dirty parts and hope that outsiders would only see the bright side of things.

She felt so guilty that she didn't know what to do.

"Factory Director, I'm sorry." Lei Songyue bowed deeply. "When you assigned me the task, I was narrow-minded and couldn't think things through. I only thought about protecting my reputation and didn't consider the actual situation. I was afraid of being ridiculed and only thought about covering it up. But in fact, only by lifting the lid can the sunlight shine in and leave the mold with nowhere to hide. My approach to this matter was seriously flawed. I promise that I will make a deep self-criticism."

(End of this chapter)