Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Tips for Love.
"What's going on?" Liu Suqin became alert.
Although Lin Quansheng blushed and hesitated, he couldn't stand his loudmouthed brother. Lin Nanjiang, faced with all his wife's questions, was eager to spill the beans, spilling everything he could and couldn't say. "Didn't we agree to go see Old He? We went and found out that guy's promotion to workshop director wasn't entirely based on merit. He'd quietly fallen for the boss's sister-in-law and become one of their most powerful connections."
"I heard that Lao He was planning to go back with his girlfriend for the Lunar New Year this year. He had to get past his father-in-law before he could bring his girlfriend home to meet his parents. But that's not the point. Quansheng had checked in with Lao He beforehand, and knowing we were going there today, he and his girlfriend agreed to get to know each other. But his girlfriend brought her best friend, and the girl didn't have a partner. Lao He saw that there was a single person on our side, so he wanted to help them get together and suggested we go out for a walk. And then this worthless guy practically got his eyes glued to the girl."
Lin Quansheng was already feeling uncomfortable being teased so blatantly by his good brother. Then, when he met the gazes of the two pairs of people, one big and one small, beside him, who were staring at him with curiosity, he wanted to bury his head in his chest even more.
Liu Suqin had no choice but to turn her gaze back to Lin Nanjiang and continue eating melons. "That girl is very beautiful, isn't she? Look how bewitched our brother Quansheng is."
"You are not as beautiful as my wife!" Lin Nanjiang blurted out. It was not only because of the desire to survive, but he also felt that few people could compare to his wife.
But at least it was a girl that his good brother had fallen in love with at first sight. He tried hard to recall and find a few good points. "I didn't look at the girl closely, but I remember she was quite petite, with fair skin. Oh, and her eyes were particularly big."
Hearing the girl praising him for falling in love at first sight, Lin Quansheng finally reacted and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, her eyes are big and bright." It was as if there were stars twinkling in them. When he looked into her eyes, his mind went blank and he even forgot how to think.
"You've found true love, huh? What's that girl's attitude like? Does she have feelings for you?" Liu Suqin thought for a moment and added, "By the way, where is she from? What's her name?"
"He's from a neighboring province, so it's very convenient for him to come here and work." Lin Nanjiang responded enthusiastically. "I didn't remember his name, but I think it was Li."
Lin Quansheng added, "Her name is Li Xiaoqing."
"Yes, I heard Lao He's girlfriend call her Xiaoqing." Lin Nanjiang nodded and continued to satisfy his wife's curiosity. "I think her first impression of Quansheng must be good. When Lao He teased her by saying that they were both single and it was a good opportunity to get to know each other, the girl blushed, but she didn't refuse his subsequent approach and conversation. The two of them gradually fell behind and chatted all the way."
The more Liu Suqin listened to the name, the more familiar it sounded to her. Her hometown was in the same province as Lin Quansheng's wife in his previous life. She couldn't help but widen her eyes. Could it be the same person? Could there really be such a coincidence in the world?
Lin Nanjiang finished talking and didn't hear his wife move. He turned around and saw her expression of sudden realization. He couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Do you know that girl too?"
Lin Quansheng also glanced over, his eyes shining like searchlights.
Liu Suqin shook her head. "I just think it's quite amazing. Old He suddenly decided to bring them together, and Brother Quansheng really took a liking to her at first sight. But she doesn't sound very old."
Not sure, ask around.
Lin Quansheng also knew that he was an old cow eating young grass, and whispered, "She is indeed very young, only twenty years old."
Lin Nanjiang joked, "The girl hasn't even been working for a year yet, and Lao He is already thinking of matchmaking you up. He's a real good friend, and he's a man of integrity."
Liu Suqin recalled carefully. She described Lin Quansheng as wasting his time in his previous life until he was almost thirty and became an old bachelor before hastily settling on his lifelong affairs. In fact, this was an exaggeration. He probably got married when Fangfang was about three or four years old. He was twenty-eight or twenty-nine at that time.
Three years later, although his wife was still six years younger than him, she was already an "old girl" of twenty-four or twenty-five years old, which was an awkward position in the countryside. As a friend of both parties, it was normal for Lao He to introduce them to each other.
Then the information is correct.
As for why Lao He arranged the match three years in advance in this life, it is easy to understand. The girl was young and beautiful at that time, and Lin Quansheng was a "good young man" who owned a house in the city center. No matter how you look at it, they were a match made in heaven, a rich man and a beautiful woman. It didn't cost any money to give it a try.
Finally, they had met Lin Quansheng's wife from his previous life. Liu Suqin couldn't help but feel happy for them. "That's great, Brother Quansheng. It seems this girl is destined for you. You can't just be shy and do nothing. If you like her but don't show it, how can she know your feelings?"
"So call and write to girls more often. Don't hang out with us on your monthly rest days. When you have time, go to the factory to see the girls and give them some fruits and snacks. This will let the girls see your sincerity and also let others know you exist. After all, a young and beautiful girl like that will have no shortage of suitors in the factory, so don't be careless." Liu Suqin felt that she was really worried about him and even started to teach him how to pursue girls.
Although the girl didn't get married early in her previous life, it's better to be safe than sorry. Now that we've met, there's nothing wrong in confirming the relationship early.
Seeing his wife's eloquent explanation, Lin Nanjiang added, "You should buy a bike soon. Next time you have a break, you can ride your bike to look for Miss Li. If you have time, take her out for a ride. I guarantee she'll be completely devoted to you."
Lin Quansheng, who had been nodding and listening attentively, hesitated when he heard this. "Is this reliable?"
"Of course not." Liu Suqin rolled her eyes, not targeting Lin Quansheng. "Come on, don't drag Brother Quansheng into this. Not everyone likes the limelight. We girls prefer down-to-earth men, and when we get married, we want to find the kind who can handle life. Brother Quansheng suddenly rode a motorcycle to the factory, giving others the impression that he's slacking off, which is good. It would be really bad if people suspected he was doing something shady."
Liu Suqin thought that the girl had not despised Lin Quansheng for being poor in her previous life. Before Lao He introduced them to each other this time, he must have introduced his current situation. The other party showed willingness to contact, which further proved that she was not the kind of person who valued material conditions. There was no need to go to such lengths to avoid making things worse.
Just get along normally.
Lin Quansheng nodded repeatedly, "I also think what my sister-in-law said makes sense."
Lin Nanjiang curled his lips, thinking that such a brilliant idea of his was not recognized, and he felt that his talent was not appreciated.
But looking at his wife's unquestionable eyes, he could only complain silently in his heart, not daring to show any dissatisfaction on his face.
Lin Quansheng accepted Liu Suqin's suggestion, but then became nervous again. "Sister-in-law, what do you think? Shouldn't I buy a car? Shouldn't I save all the money?"
"Okay, but it's not necessary." Liu Suqin said soothingly with a smile, "Just spend some time together and get to know each other. Let Miss Li know what kind of person you are. As for the rest, relax and do whatever you want."
After all, you can pretend for a while, but can you pretend for a lifetime?
Lin Quansheng nodded, seemingly understanding. "Okay, then I'll write a letter first, introducing myself so she can get to know me better."
Liu Suqin had read a lot of online literature in her previous life. Even if she hadn't eaten pork, she had seen pigs run. She was full of tips on love. "Don't share everything about yourself too much. Keep a little mystery, but also leave room for caring about the other person. Ask her more about her preferences, such as whether there are any novels she's interested in, whether she likes to listen to music or watch movies, and what her favorite food is. That way, when you meet, you can take her to do what she likes."
Lin Quansheng's eyes lit up. "You can still fall in love like this?" He wasted his time.
A man in love is full of energy. As soon as he thought of writing something to his sweetheart, Lin Quansheng wanted to do it immediately. Seeing that there was only half an hour left before dinner, he still asked Liu Suqin for paper and pen, ran to the dining table and sat down. While smelling the fragrance of the food next to him, he scratched his ears and cheeks to organize his words.
Liu Suqin: This is really a love letter with a scent. I hope the recipient is not someone who is very sensitive to smells.
Lin Nanjiang was equally amazed. "If this kid had taken writing in school half as seriously as he did, he would have been admitted to a technical secondary school."
After sighing, he took advantage of no one's attention to approach his wife and acted coquettishly, "But how come you know so much? You can teach others how to fall in love?"
If he wasn't absolutely sure that they were each other's first love, Lin Nanjiang would have doubted his life. How many people must his wife have dated to be so skilled?
Liu Suqin said casually, "Isn't this the same trick you used to pursue me before? I just copied it and used it."
"Huh?" Lin Nanjiang was confused. "Do I have so many tricks to pursue you?"
Didn’t he impress his wife with his sincerity?
Looking at the clear confusion in the man's eyes, Liu Suqin thought that he still had some understanding of her.
Lin Nanjiang didn't use any tricks when he pursued her back then. He clearly stood out by being thick-skinned. He followed her around like a dog-skin plaster all day long, almost following her into the women's restroom.
Even if there were some people around who had a good impression of her at that time, they had to save face and could not break through the siege of Lin·Dog Skin Plaster·Nanjiang and run to her to show off.
In this way, he outlasted all his opponents and got what he wanted.
However, Liu Suqin had just finished eating melon and was in a good mood. She didn't mind saying a few nice things to please him, so she embellished his behavior back then. "You may not realize it, but at that time you were just catering to my preferences. Everything followed my preferences. I loved shopping, and you always accompanied me. You even took the initiative to help Li Hong and me carry bags and buy fruit soup for everyone. You won their favor and often praised you in front of me."
"So I've summarized your excellent performance this time and passed it on to Brother Quansheng, so he can avoid taking detours and strive to win the beauty sooner."
Lin Nanjiang nodded repeatedly after listening. I love listening. Please say more, daughter-in-law!
Yes, he was just that outstanding. His mouth was about to rise to the sky, and he said proudly, "That guy is lucky. He can even follow me and copy my homework when chasing a wife. Where can anyone else find such a good thing?"
After feeling proud, he rubbed his hands and looked at Liu Suqin eagerly, "But you taught him to go to the movies. We haven't tried it ourselves yet. How about we go to the cinema someday?"
"Just the two of us?"
Lin Nanjiang nodded and argued, "Fangfang is young, and it's not convenient to take her to the cinema. She can't understand it herself. It's better for her to watch cartoons at home. My mother-in-law and Aunt Zhang will have to take care of her at home. As for Quansheng, he was waiting for the holiday to ask Xiao Li to go to the movies together. Since he had seen it with us in advance, there was no surprise. So it's just the two of us."
"That makes sense." Liu Suqin didn't expose his little thought, thinking that they hadn't reached the stage of an old married couple in this life, and their married life had become so harmonious and harmonious, which meant that other aspects could also be changed. Who said that after marriage, you can't enjoy the feeling of love?
We are all young people in our twenties. If we go on more dates and spend more time alone together, the atmosphere will be created.
Lin Nanjiang looked at her expectantly, "When are we going to the movies?"
Liu Suqin said with some embarrassment, "The day after tomorrow is the Lantern Festival. We have to prepare for the festival at home. We also planned to go shopping on the day of the festival. We can't leave the whole family behind. After the festival, you two will resume business and be busy preparing for the return to work. I also have to go to the store for training at the end of the month. It's always busy for a while when I first start working..."
Lin Nanjiang was apprehensive after hearing this analysis, fearing his wife would postpone his appointment indefinitely. It wasn't until Liu Suqin finally suggested they try to arrange for the same day of rest next month that he finally breathed a sigh of relief and nodded quickly, "Wife, you're right. Let's tentatively schedule it for next month."
They now live in the city, and there is a cinema nearby. They can watch movies anytime they want. The most urgent thing is to catch the wave of wealth at the beginning of the year.
Even if his wife didn't say it, he understood what was more important.
However, the time given by his wife showed that she was still looking forward to being alone with him. This discovery made Lin Nanjiang happy again.
Liu Suqin looked at his secretly happy expression and continued, "How about we go to a western restaurant again after the movie? Ever since I went there during training, we agreed to arrange it often, but we haven't kept our promise once."
Lin Nanjiang actually thinks that Western food is just so-so. Of course, the meat is not bad, but to be honest, the steak in the Western restaurant is not as delicious as the red wine braised beef brisket that his wife has made twice. His wife's cooking skills are what people will never forget.
A steak that is so expensive in a Western restaurant, if they just bought some beef brisket from the market and cooked it at home, would be enough for the whole family to eat until they were full and vomited.
But apart from the steak, the other desserts and salads are pretty good. The bread and mushroom soup that go with the steak are novel and delicious, and you'll want to eat more after having them.
The key is that his wife likes it, so Lin Nanjiang has only one word for it: "Okay."
He still remembered his wife's little regret last time and reminded her, "Dress up well that day. I'll bring my camera and take more pictures of you when we get to the western restaurant."
Liu Suqin nodded and said with a smile, "Speaking of dressing up, my new colleague today said that my style of dressing is a bit mature and suggested that I change into the latest popular jeans. They look very youthful and beautiful when paired with a T-shirt or vest."
Lin Nanjiang looked at his wife's delicate face and fair, slender figure. He imagined her wearing a hot girl outfit. A sense of crisis surged in his heart, and he quickly shook his head, "No, wife, you have become so young and beautiful, what should I do?"
He didn't object by saying that the style didn't suit her as a married woman. His first thought was that they didn't look like a couple. Liu Suqin was satisfied with this, so she patiently comforted him, "You're still young, and your hair isn't messy. We can be fashionable together. Wouldn't it be nice to wear matching outfits when you go out?"
Lin Nanjiang hesitated for only a second before decisively shaking his head, "We can't go out together every day."
"So what do you say we should do?"
Lin Nanjiang was also good at observing people's expressions. Knowing that his wife was in a good mood, he boldly made his first request, "You have to dress like this only when we go out together."
Liu Suqin nodded without even a second's pause, "Okay."
She thought that once the clothes were bought, it would be her decision as to when she wanted to wear them. He went out to open the store early in the morning, so he was powerless to control her.
Lin Nanjiang's next request eliminated this potential problem, "Wear your wedding ring whenever you go out, so no one will misunderstand your personal situation."
Liu Suqin raised her eyebrows, wondering when he became so clever and even knew how to cut off the source of the problem.
"You want me to wear the gold ring I bought for my wedding every day?"
It has to be said that she is also a woman who gets bored easily. The gold jewelry that she loved so much when she was just reborn has been worn less and less often in the past six months. Although she is still buying gold continuously, it is mainly to put it in the jewelry box for her own appreciation.
Looking at the golden brilliance, which is the kingdom that I have conquered, the sense of accomplishment and emotional value that comes naturally cannot be replaced by other jewelry.
In terms of usage rate, the ones that have to be mentioned are the jade rings that I bought later, including purple jade, imperial green, emerald, red jade and white ice. There are all kinds of colors, which can meet the needs of all colors and styles of dressing.
Liu Suqin recently wants to buy an Australian white ring, which would be perfect if paired with an Australian white necklace.
What the netizens said is indeed true, just like pearls are as deep as the sea, wallets are now a thing of the past.
Hearing his wife's question, Lin Nanjiang quickly shook his head, "That ring style is outdated. Let's keep it as a souvenir. How about we buy a new one this time, and choose a diamond ring?"
The newspapers all said that diamonds are forever and a diamond ring is a symbol of marriage. When you wear it, no one will judge you by your appearance anymore and think that your wife must be single because she is so young.
Lin Nanjiang seems sincere, but he actually has his own plans.
However, Liu Suqin was the one who benefited the most. She received a diamond ring for free, so she naturally accepted it with a smile. "Okay, husband, buy me a diamond ring, and I will wear it every day when I go out."
"That's it," Lin Nanjiang said contentedly. Then, remembering his wife's habit of not wearing the same piece of jewelry every day, he added, "If you get tired of it, I'll buy you new ones."
"What do you mean by buying new ones?" Qian Juxiang's voice suddenly came from behind them. Liu Suqin was almost startled. "Mom, why are you standing behind me all of a sudden?"
"The food's ready, and you two are still sitting there like lords. Shouldn't I treat you?" Qian Juxiang was about to criticize them for being so arrogant, sitting with their legs crossed while waiting for food and still insisting on being treated. But now her attention had been diverted. "You two are whispering again, discussing what to spend the money on?"
Liu Suqin smiled and said, "Your son-in-law wants to buy me a diamond ring."
"What is a diamond ring?"
"It's a wedding ring. Ask your son-in-law to introduce it to you." Liu Suqin had already stood up from the sofa as she spoke, leaving the important task of clearing up and comforting Comrade Qian Juxiang to Lin Nanjiang. She carried her daughter to the dining table and sat down to wait for dinner. By the way, she asked Lin Quansheng, who was frowning, "How is the letter going?"
"It's almost done. I just kept scribbling and correcting it, and it's getting too dirty. I want to go home and copy it again." Lin Quansheng closed the notebook embarrassedly. "I can't return it to you until tomorrow."
Liu Suqin waved her hand. "This is for you. I have a few new notebooks at home. But when you go to the post office to mail a letter tomorrow, remember to see if they have envelopes and stationery. It's best to use special stationery when writing letters in the future. Some girls pay more attention to details like this."
Just imagine that after the two of them get married, the woman takes out the letters she had kept for a long time to reminisce about the past, but she finds that the letter paper is just a piece of paper torn from a notebook. Wouldn’t that ruin the atmosphere?
Lin Quansheng's greatest strength, apart from anything else, was his ability to listen to advice. He nodded seriously and said, "I'll take note."
At this time, public institutions adhere to the principle of "serving the people" and start work at seven or eight in the morning. The post office is one of the earliest, starting to serve the people at seven o'clock, so Lin Quansheng went to the nearby post office early to mail a letter, bought a bunch of stamps and envelopes there, and came back just in time to meet Liu Suqin and others preparing to have breakfast.
Lin Quansheng casually put the bag on the shoe cabinet, changed his shoes and went in. He said hello to everyone and went to the kitchen to wash his hands skillfully, then took the dishes and came out to eat.
Lin Nanjiang, noticing he had put something down, misunderstood, thinking, "Could this guy be bringing gifts to someone else's house the day after moving out? That would be too awkward."
Lin Nanjiang couldn't help but flip through it. It turned out to be stamps. Only then did he turn around and ask his good friend with relief, "Did you go to mail a letter so early in the morning?"
The main course this morning is seafood porridge. Lin Nanjiang accompanied his mother-in-law to the vegetable market early in the morning to pick the freshest prawns, scallops, crabs and oysters to take home. Then Qian Juxiang discussed with Aunt Zhang in the kitchen how to make the most authentic and thick seafood porridge. After getting up, Liu Suqin also came over and gave some suggestions, such as don't throw away the shrimp heads and shells, add some green onions and ginger and simmer the shrimp oil on low heat, and then pour boiling water and add the ingredients one by one.
The porridge that was finally cooked was nutritious and fragrant, and the smell made people drool. Lin Quansheng couldn't help but take a big sip of porridge before answering Lin Nanjiang's question, "Yeah, I passed by the post office and took a look. I didn't expect it to be open, so I mailed the letter by the way."
Lin Nanjiang complained, "Were you just passing by? You must have gone to the post office on purpose."
In response to him, he heard the person slurping his porridge, eating with full concentration without even raising his head.
Xiao Fangfang also has the same eating posture as Lin Quansheng.
Yes, today Xiao Fangfang finally doesn’t have to watch the adults eat delicious food while drooling like crazy.
She also sat on the baby chair next to the dining table, wearing an apron and bib, with her special small bowl in front of her. She was waving a spoon and eating loudly. If she raised her little face, which was buried in the bowl, everyone would see the four big words "Fresh eyebrows" on it.
Considering that the homemade seafood porridge is clean, nutritious and not too strong in taste, and that the little one has eaten a lot of seafood without showing any signs of allergies, Liu Suqin let her eat with them today. However, the portion was very small, and an adult could finish the porridge in the bowl in just a few bites.
But Xiao Fangfang is not greedy. She thinks having something to eat is a big progress. After she finished eating the food in her bowl, she did not look at the food in the pot, but continued to bury her head and lick the spoon and small bowl carefully and seriously.
Licking it clean, not leaving any grain of rice behind.
Qian Juxiang, who was always paying attention to her little grandson, felt so distressed that she couldn't help but glare at Liu Suqin and complained in a low voice, "Why are you so stingy? Can't you give her a couple more bites?"
Liu Suqin was unmoved, "That's all. After she finishes eating, wash two strawberries for her and feed her half a banana."
"You city people are really interesting. You even count the food for your children by the grain." Qian Juxiang complained, but her movements were very quick, as she was afraid that her little grandson would have to wait even for a second longer. She finished the porridge in the bowl in a few mouthfuls, wiped her mouth and went to the refrigerator to look for some fruit.
Lin Quansheng had only just finished half a bowl of porridge. Because he arrived late, when he came to get the porridge, the porridge in other people's bowls had already cooled to half-warm, just ready to eat. But Lin Quansheng drank it while it was hot. By now, sweat was already on his forehead. He raised his head and took a piece of paper to wipe the sweat off his face. At the same time, he humbly asked Liu Suqin, "By the way, sister-in-law, the post office only sells envelopes and stamps. Where can I buy the special stationery you mentioned? At the mall?"
Liu Suqin thought for a moment and said, "Let's go look for it at the mall tomorrow. If you can't find it, there will be stationery stores near the school. However, stationery stores usually don't reopen until school starts."
Lin Nanjiang finally realized how much his good brother took this matter seriously, and hurriedly comforted him, "Don't worry, school will start after the Lantern Festival, there are only two days left."
Living under the same roof meant there were no secrets. Aunt Zhang also knew that Lin Quansheng had a sweetheart, so she asked curiously, "Isn't that girl in a factory nearby? Why do you need to write a letter? Wouldn't it be more convenient to just call her?"
Lin Quansheng was still somewhat considerate. "We've just met and haven't exchanged a few words. If I rashly call her, I'm afraid she'll feel uncomfortable. I'd better write to her first. Once we're a little more familiar, I'll ask her if she's willing to exchange numbers."
"What do you mean by 'we didn't talk much'? Didn't you two chat all the way yesterday when you fell behind?" Lin Nanjiang was used to playing it straight and had his share of successes. He disapproved of his friend's dithering and directly urged, "It might be a bit presumptuous to call on a normal day, but isn't it a holiday? It's normal for friends to wish each other well during holidays. And I remember Lao He said Xiao Li had only been working for a short time. This must be his first time spending the Lantern Festival alone. He really needs someone to care and say hello."
They say the beginning is always the hardest part. Once you have made the first call, you can keep in touch often.
Lin Nanjiang had a good idea, but he couldn't stand his good brother's excessive concerns. After thinking for a few seconds, he shook his head and said, "Forget it, writing a letter first is also a good idea. I used expedited registered mail, and the staff said it will be delivered in a day or two. It's very convenient."
Liu Suqin immediately gave him a thumbs up and said, "Not bad, not bad. Brother Quansheng is very gentlemanly. I believe the other party can feel your sincerity."
He was penniless in his previous life, but he still found such a good wife. He deserved it.
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