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Huo Yingjie knew something about Zhou Yuanchao's family situation.
He couldn't offer advice on family matters; he'd let Zhou Yuanchao handle it himself.
Zhou Yuanchao is an adult and should have a mature way of solving the problem.
"Yes, your situation is quite special. You're an adult, so please be mindful of your boundaries. If you encounter any difficulties, you can come to me, and I will do my best to help."
“I’ve got it, boss,” Zhou Yuanchao said. “Oh, right, I forgot to tell you, Qian Miaomiao and Tang Xinliang got married last month with Chief Engineer Sun as their witness. Sigh, even a rabbit doesn’t eat the grass near its burrow, but that brat Tang Xinliang only knows how to gnaw on the grass near his own burrow.”
"Hehe, have you forgotten the saying, 'Those who are near the water get the moon first'?" Huo Yingjie laughed. "Miaomiao is a good girl, and Xinliang is also good. It's perfectly normal for them to develop feelings for each other over time and get together!"
"Alright!" Zhou Yuanchao said, "I also need to find my big, round moon as soon as possible!"
"Hehe, I wish you success soon!" Huo Yingjie said. "By the way, do you have any news about Sun Chengzhi?"
“Yes, we often exchange letters. After that honor, he was valued by his superiors and is doing quite well,” Zhou Yuanchao said. “It’s just that we are so far apart, so we can only write letters. It would be even better if we could meet, have a meal, and have a drink together.”
"It's good that everyone is safe and sound, don't ask for too much." Huo Yingjie said with a smile, and then chatted with Zhou Yuanchao for a long time, getting to know each other's lives.
After washing the dishes, Huo Yingjie had a pretty good idea of what was going on.
"Yingjie, come and see the child, I'll go make the bed!" He Tiantian said with a smile, "It's summer, it's a bit damp, we need to air out the mat."
Seeing He Tiantian like this, Aunt Li advised, "No need, let's stay at the guesthouse tonight."
“Aunt Li, you’re too kind. We have rooms at home, why do you need to stay at the guesthouse?” He Tiantian said. “Besides, you are elders whom Brother Yingjie admires and respects, and Zhou Yuanchao is Brother Yingjie’s good friend and brother. We absolutely cannot let you stay at the guesthouse.”
“Yes, there are many rooms at home, much more comfortable than the guesthouse,” Huo Yingjie said, as he didn’t want his two elderly relatives to suffer outside.
Chief Engineer Sun nodded and said with a smile, "Old woman, don't be so polite. Yingjie and Tiantian are right, staying at home is much more comfortable than staying in a guesthouse."
"Alright then, I'll have to trouble you, Sweetie." Aunt Li said with a smile, looking around. This elegant courtyard house was indeed more spacious and comfortable than the guesthouse.
He Tiantian took out the mats and blankets from her parents' room to air them out.
Zhou Yuanchao stayed in the guest rooms, which were just enough for him.
After tidying up the room, He Tiantian went to the bathroom to wash diapers, keeping herself busy.
These chores were originally Huo Yingjie's responsibility, but the guests came specifically to see him, so it wouldn't be right to make him do housework and not entertain the guests.
Fortunately, there were many people around, and someone could take care of the children, so He Tiantian didn't have to worry about them and could focus on doing housework, which she did very quickly!
That evening, Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang were very enthusiastic when they heard that Huo Yingjie's former boss had arrived!
Huo Zhekun discussed the institute's funding with Chief Engineer Sun, assuring him that not a single penny of funding would be owed.
Jiang Lifang also liked Zhou Yuanchao, this ambitious and virtuous young man, and immediately promised to find him a good girl at the hospital.
Zhou Yuanchao was overjoyed.
The next morning, Zhou Yuanchao took Chief Engineer Sun, Aunt Li, and Zhou Yuanchao to stroll around Nanshi and visit famous historical sites.
Jiang Lifang acted quickly. When she got back that evening, she told Zhou Yuanchao that she was going on a blind date the next day!
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuanchao blushed and said, "Aunt Jiang, isn't this... a bit too fast?"
"What's the rush! This girl is from Nanshi. She's a good person, a skilled doctor, and beautiful. We know her well," Jiang Lifang said. "Go take a look. Maybe you'll hit it off?"
Seeing Zhou Yuanchao's embarrassment, Aunt Li said with a smile, "Yuanchao is usually very outgoing, but when it comes to blind dates, he becomes shy and hesitant. You can't do that; you won't find a good wife if you're like this."
Aunt Li added insult to injury.
"Yuanchao, are you scared?" Huo Yingjie teased. He still trusted his mother's judgment; she must have a reason why she thought Zhou Yuanchao was a good match for her.
"Scared? What's there to be afraid of about blind dates? I'll go tomorrow," Zhou Yuanchao said, his neck stiff. The thought of his mother constantly urging him to get married in her letters gave him a headache. He hadn't been attracted to any of the women at the research institute; perhaps things would change here!
Anyway, he plans to settle down in Nanshi, since this is where his roots are.
"Alright, tomorrow Yuanchao, you and Yingjie will bring me lunch. We'll have you meet at the cafeteria at noon," Jiang Lifang arranged. "It's just a meeting, don't be nervous."
“I can’t go,” Huo Yingjie refused.
Zhou Yuanchao was getting anxious. He was already a little nervous, and his boss wasn't even there to keep him company. That was really unfair of him.
Huo Yingjie looked Zhou Yuanchao up and down and said, "I'm not going with you for your own good! If we're together, other girls will definitely look down on you!"
"Huh?" Zhou Yuanchao was hurt; his boss disliked him.
Aunt Li laughed and said, "That's right. Even if Yingjie goes with you tomorrow, he'll have to wait outside."
It's not uncommon for couples to go on blind dates together and end up with someone they like accompanying them.
Aunt Li glanced at Chief Engineer Sun without making a sound, secretly chuckling to herself, "That's exactly how they were back then!"
"Alright, I must thank you for your consideration, boss!" Zhou Yuanchao said plaintively. The sight of such a big guy with such an expression was quite comical.
Everyone burst into laughter at Zhou Yuanchao's antics.
Zhou Yuanchao said he was deeply hurt!
The next day at noon, He Tiantian prepared the meal, first letting Zhou Yuanchao eat some, and then putting it in a thermos for her mother-in-law, asking Huo Yingjie to take Zhou Yuanchao over.
Once outside the hospital, Huo Yingjie stopped under a big tree and said, "Brother, good luck! I'll be waiting for your triumphant return!"
Zhou Yuanchao, no longer shy, was full of fighting spirit and said, "I will try my best."
We won't go into how Zhou Yuanchao found his match.
Huo Yingjie leaned against the tree trunk, closed his eyes, and waited for Zhou Yuanchao.
Wang Bing was working the night shift. When she went home at noon after her shift ended, she ran into Huo Yingjie at the hospital entrance.
Such a handsome man, once seen, is unforgettable.
Wang Bing didn't want to just walk past Huo Yingjie like that, becoming an unknown passerby in his life.
She had missed out many times before, and she didn't want to miss out this time.
So when passing by Huo Yingjie, Wang Bing pretended to drop the lunchbox in his hand, making a clattering sound.
Huo Yingjie opened his eyes and saw a woman picking up something from the ground not far in front of him.
It's summer now, and even though she's dressed conservatively, you can still see a patch of white, smooth breasts when she squats down, not to mention that two buttons on her shirt are undone.
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