Chapter 139 Repentance Li Fengju wanted to slap herself twice. ...
After Zhao Yunsheng brought the employees of the non-staple food factory upstairs, he also knocked on the door first.
"Yingzi, your colleagues from work are here to see you and the baby."
"Please come in." Wang Ying was tidying up his clothes and hat in the room. Li Fengju stood up to make room for Wang Ying's colleagues.
Xu Lili and Tian Yulan took the lead, followed by several male comrades.
Wang Ying hadn't seen them for many days, and said with a smile, "You're all here."
"Director, we all miss you." said Xu Lili.
"Is everything going well for you guys? Are there any problems?" Wang Ying asked.
"It went smoothly, it went smoothly. Don't worry, Director!" Zhou Qianjin continued.
"By the way, I heard that the results of the college entrance examination re-examination are out. Luo Wenshu must have passed, right?" Wang Ying asked again.
"I passed," Luo Wenshu said. "I came here today to say goodbye to the director. By the time the director returns to the factory, I'll have already gone to school."
"Congratulations!" Wang Ying said with a smile.
Luo Wenshu was a little excited. He took two steps toward the bed and said, "I was able to get into university thanks to the director. Thank you."
"Oh, I never gave you any tutoring lessons." Wang Ying said with a smile.
"No, you taught us. You taught us often. I learned a lot, and applying it to my studies has made me more effective." Luo Wenshu choked up as he spoke. "If possible, I'd like to work under you after graduation."
"Okay! You are always welcome to come back. I am afraid that when you return after completing your studies, the country will need you more." Wang Ying said with a smile.
Zhou Qianjin feigned annoyance and said, "Alas, the director taught us all the same, but you were the only one who got into university. You make us all look like idiots."
"Oh! You didn't take the exam, are you saying that Sister Yulan and I are idiots?" Xu Lili said.
"That's right!" Tian Yulan echoed.
Everyone in the room laughed, and several people went to see the baby and said a lot of nice things to him.
Wu Haiyang and Yang Jianshe were standing at the back. They couldn't say anything, so they looked around. They first noticed the photo frame on the wall, and then they called others to come and see.
Luo Wenshu was the first to discover Zhao Yunsheng's essays, and Zhao Yunsheng did not forget to publicize the romantic miracle between him and Wang Ying. For a moment, everyone in the room was so excited.
"I know that you and our director are in love. It's not enough that you come to the door of our unit to make fun of us during work, but you also come to your house to make fun of us!" Xu Lili said jokingly, causing everyone in the room to laugh again.
As they were chatting and laughing, Gu Mei and her sister also arrived.
"It's so lively!" Gu Mei said as soon as she entered the door.
"Comrade Gu Mei, Comrade Gu Xuan."
Among the people who came from the food store, some had gone out for a "social gathering" with the Gu brothers and sisters, and they greeted each other.
Wang Ying smiled and said, "Oh, our Yueyue's godmother and goduncle are here."
Gu Mei chuckled and said, "Come on, let your godmother hug you."
Several people made room for Gu Mei and Gu Xuan, and those standing at the back left the room directly.
Gu Mei walked to the bedside and saw Yueyue sleeping. She asked, "Can I hold you while you sleep?"
"If you can, hold me." Wang Ying said.
The little baby was wrapped in a blanket. Gu Mei picked him up carefully and said to Yueyue, "Baby, baby, I am your godmother."
Gu Mei handed the baby back to Gu Xuan: "Come, let your uncle hold the baby too."
Gu Xuan had never held a child before and was a little afraid to do so. He held the baby for only a dozen seconds before returning it to Gu Mei.
Gu Mei held the child for a while, and Tian Yulan and Xu Lili also held the child for a while. Finally, the child returned to Gu Mei's hands, and she put the child back to Wang Ying.
Gu Mei took out a small silk bag from her pocket and stuffed it into Xinyue's blanket: "This is a gift from your godmother." Gu Xuan also took out an identical bag and stuffed it into the other side.
Wang Ying didn't want to open the package to see what was inside in front of so many people, so he just thanked her on behalf of his daughter and asked about the retest. Sure enough, both siblings passed the test.
"Then when are you going to the capital?" Wang Ying asked.
"I'll be leaving after the Lantern Festival," Gu Mei said. "I came to see you today and say goodbye to you. I really don't want to leave."
"Today's separation is for a better reunion in the future." Wang Ying said with a smile, "When you come back during winter and summer vacations, come and see us again."
"It's the only way," Gu Mei said. "I haven't even left home yet, and I'm already homesick."
Gu Xuan looked at his watch and said, "It's getting late. We have to go back."
"Are you leaving now? You've only been here for a short time, why don't you stay for dinner?" Wang Ying said.
Gu Xuan looked at Wang Ying and said, "I have something else to do. I can't stay. Take care of yourself. We can keep in touch through letters."
"Okay, I wish you a smooth journey and a bright future." Wang Ying looked at the Gu brothers and sisters and said with a smile, they must have taken time to come, it was not easy, and the gifts they gave to the baby would not be bad.
Gu Mei leaned over and hugged Wang Ying again, saying goodbye to Wang Ying with red eyes.
Zhao Yunsheng escorted the two siblings downstairs.
Gu Xuan said, "Based on our friendship, I'd like to reserve the film and television rights to your novel 'New Life' and short story 'Homesickness', is that okay?"
"Of course," Zhao Yunsheng said, "I'll send you a copy of 'New Life' when it's published."
"No, I'll buy it myself." Gu Xuan said.
Zhao Yunsheng smiled: "That's fine."
"When you have new works in the future, you can write to remind me to read them. You can write to me, or ask Yingzi to write to us." Gu Xuan said.
"Okay, definitely, definitely." Zhao Yunsheng said with a smile.
"You have to take good care of Yingzi and Yueyue!" Gu Mei interrupted.
"Don't worry, I will. They are my life."
Zhao Yunsheng accompanied Gu Mei and Gu Xuan all the way to the entrance of the alley.
As Zhao Yunsheng spoke with the Gu siblings, Wang Hui was nearby. When she heard Gu Xuan mention buying the film and television rights to Zhao Yunsheng's novels, she was stunned. Not only was Zhao Yunsheng a writer, but his books were also going to be made into movies? This was so unfair. Why had he nothing in his previous life? Could it be those manuscripts she burned? Even if they were burned, he could always write again!
Du Jianguo saw all of Wang Hui's expression. He glanced at Wang Hui and sneered in his heart. This woman must be regretting it even more!
Just after seeing off the Gu Mei siblings, Wang Ying's leaders arrived again. Director Qian, Deputy Director Zheng, Director Xiang and others all came. Lin Fanghua and Feng Yun also came with the leaders.
There were too many people, and most of the leaders were men. They just went to Wang Ying's room to look at her, then at the baby, and then went downstairs. The employees of the non-staple food factory also followed them downstairs.
Only Director Xiang said something before leaving: "Don't rush to close the door, and open the windows for ventilation."
Too many people and turbid air are bad for both children and adults. People generally think that mothers should not be exposed to the wind, but it is actually not good if there is no air at all.
"Okay, Mom, please open the window." Wang Ying said.
It was so cold that Li Fengju was a little afraid to open her flowers for fear that the wind would blow in. Wang Ying and her daughter could not withstand the wind.
Wang Ying said, "Open it, it's okay, ventilation is good for me and the child, just open it for a while and then close it."
Li Fengju still opened the window. She was feeling a mixture of emotions. Yingzi had left them and found a lover, a family, friends, colleagues, and a boss. Each of these people treated her well, and she could tell that Yingzi was kind to them, too. Away from her biased parents, everyone around her loved her. Yingzi wasn't a cold-hearted person; it was them who had broken her heart.
The guests all went downstairs, and Wang Ying took out two silk bags from Yueyue's quilt. Gu Mei put a gold lock in the bag, and Gu Xuan put a jade pendant in the bag.
"Oh my." Li Fengju exclaimed, "These are all good things!"
Li Fengju took the gold locket from Wang Ying's hand and weighed it: "It's quite heavy! Don't let the child wear it, or someone might touch it." Li Fengju handed the gold locket back to Wang Ying.
"Yeah." Wang Ying responded, took the gold lock, put it back into the silk bag, and rubbed the jade pendant in his hand.
Li Fengju looked at the jade pendant in Wang Ying's hand and said, "These things were treasured in the past. Keep them safe and don't let children wear them. You can wait until she grows up and knows the good and the bad before giving them to her. People say jade can bring safety."
Wang Ying touched the jade in his hand. It was indeed a treasure and would remain a treasure in the future.
Zhao Yunsheng went upstairs and saw the gold lock and jade pendant. He asked, "Are these gifts from Gu Xuan and Gu Mei?"
"Yes." Wang Ying handed the jade pendant to Zhao Yunsheng, "This is a gift from Gu Xuan."
"Although I haven't seen any fine jade pendants, I can tell this is one of the best," Zhao Yunsheng said. "Because of this jade pendant, I can charge him a bit less for the copyright of 'New Life' in the future."
"Did he ask you to buy the copyright?" Wang Ying asked.
"That's just verbal," Zhao Yunsheng said. "I agree."
"Then we will wait for Director Gu's work." Wang Ying said with a smile.
Wang Hui, watching the wave after wave of people flocking to see Wang Ying, was already simmering in her stomach. Why did her elder sister have so much…why did she have nothing? This must all be due to Director Zhao's favor! Wang Hui thought this, but she felt she was deceiving herself. She heard these people praising her elder sister, and they were all sincere.
Wang Hui glanced at Du Jianguo. He must be regretting it, right? Big sister is so outstanding, so many people like her.
Li Fengju came downstairs and saw Wang Hui and Du Jianguo standing in the yard. The two were not far away from each other and were not talking. They looked like they were sulking.
Li Fengju walked over and said, "What are you doing standing here?"
"Nothing to do, just watch the fun. My eldest sister's house is so lively, unlike my home." Wang Hui said sourly.
"Don't you see that many of them are her colleagues, including leaders and subordinates? If you don't go to work, of course it won't be so lively." Li Fengju said, "When Huanhuan goes to school, you can also go to work. Your mother-in-law and I will almost retire. Then you can take over."
Wang Hui didn't want to go to work. The thought of working reminded her of covering for Du Wenxiu at the garment factory. That had been too much work! Why should she have to work so hard? Was she reborn to suffer just for work? In a few years, she might even be laid off! How much money could she earn from working so hard?
"We'll talk about it when the time comes." Wang Hui said.
Seeing Wang Hui like this, Li Fengju knew that she was unwilling to go to work. She didn't say much at the moment, only saying: "You envy your elder sister. Just like her studying, it's not right for her to always not work."
"I know, Mom, please stop talking. We are not at home." Wang Hui was a little impatient.
Li Fengju said nothing more and went to help in the kitchen.
Du Jianguo also said: "I think Mom is right. You should go to work. Others want to work but can't. You have two choices."
"It would be better if you could become deputy director or director sooner rather than later," said Wang Hui.
"If I become the deputy director, it's mine. What does it have to do with you?" Du Jianguo said.
Wang Hui glared at Du Jianguo, who glanced back at her. "You're still thinking this is ancient times, with husbands holding high positions and seeking imperial decrees for their wives? You're still thinking, 'Marry a man, and you'll have clothes and food to eat?' Forget it. These days, we emphasize equality between men and women, and common progress! Don't keep thinking about being a backward element!"
Du Jianguo's words pissed Wang Hui off. This was the man she'd snatched back? Was he saying she couldn't count on him anymore?
"Let's talk about it when you become a leader!" said Wang Hui.
In the Zhao family's main hall, the sound of the TV came, and Wang Hui suddenly jumped up. It seemed that the foreign TV series would be broadcast in China in the next two years. She couldn't miss the opportunity then! However, she was not at the garment factory at the moment. If she wanted to make this contribution, she still had to rely on Du Jianguo.
Wang Hui was a bit conflicted. Should she find a way to get into the garment factory herself, or give this opportunity to Du Jianguo to make a contribution? If she helped Du Jianguo succeed, would he still treat her like this?
Wang Hui decided to test him and said, "What if I made you deputy director or director? Would you still say that?"
"You?" Du Jianguo gave her a look of contempt. "If you can help me become deputy director, then I will support you and you can stop working and enjoy life at home."
"You mean what you say?" Wang Hui said.
Du Jianguo originally thought Wang Hui was just saying it casually, but seeing her serious expression, he also changed his expression and said, "We are husband and wife. We should help and love each other. If you can help me become deputy director and take good care of the family, why should I not respect you?"
"A promise is a promise. If you break it, you will never be able to get hard again in your life," said Wang Hui.
Du Jianguo's face immediately turned red with anger, and he growled, "Wang Hui!"
Wang Hui deliberately stepped on Du Jianguo's bottom line, snorted and laughed, turned her waist, turned into the room, and went to play with some children.
Du Jianguo stared at Wang Hui's back, still thinking about what she had just said: that she had helped him become deputy director? Could it be that he had asked her elder sister for help? Du Jianguo and Wang Hui had been married for several years, and he knew her strengths and weaknesses. He couldn't think of any other ideas Wang Hui could offer besides asking Wang Ying for help. Even his father-in-law's promotion to team leader was thanks to Wang Ying.
If only he had married Wang Ying, would he have needed Wang Hui to beg him? Wang Ying was so smart and capable, she would definitely help him. Maybe he would have been promoted to deputy director long ago, maybe even a provincial model worker! How glorious it would be for him and Wang Ying to be model workers together!
At noon, Zhao Yunsheng carried Yueyue downstairs. Although it was the third day of the newborn's birth, it was so cold that he couldn't really give the child a bath. He just brought warm water and washed Yueyue's hands and face as a token of his gratitude.
The three children surrounded Yueyue and called her "sister" and "sister".
It was cold, and Zhao Yunsheng was afraid that the children would catch a cold, so after washing Yueyue, he sent her back upstairs. The three children also followed Zhao Yunsheng upstairs.
"Are you awake?" Wang Ying asked.
"He's not awake yet, he's sleeping soundly." Zhao Yunsheng put the child back next to Wang Ying.
"You should go down quickly, the meal is about to start." Wang Ying said.
"I'll bring you the food." Zhao Yunsheng said.
After Zhao Yunsheng went downstairs, the three children crawled beside the bed to look at Yueyue.
"Aunt, why does my sister always sleep?" Mingjie asked.
Dongbao said: "Babies need to sleep. You did the same when you were a child."
"Aunt, when will my sister wake up?" Huanhuan asked.
Wang Ying smiled and said, "Huanhuan wants to call me Auntie."
"Auntie." Huanhuan called out again, looking at Wang Ying with a smile, "I'll wait for my sister to wake up and play with her."
"Okay, then you wait here." Wang Ying said.
Zhao Yunsheng quickly came up with the food, and Chen Xiuqin followed suit, bringing food for the three children.
"Yingzi, the three children should eat upstairs. There are guests downstairs and it's not good for them to run around." Chen Xiuqin said.
"Okay, let them stay here." Wang Ying said with a smile.
"Dongbao, help your aunt take care of your younger brother and sister while they eat." Chen Xiuqin said.
Dongbao happily agreed, wanting to be a good sister and feed her younger siblings. The two little ones, who had already learned to eat with a spoon at home, were also happy to be fed by Dongbao. They were like two little birds, waiting for Dongbao to feed them with their mouths open.
Wang Ying watched them eat and remembered that when she was little, she used to feed Wang Hui in the same way. Back then, she also loved her younger sister. Who knew it would turn out like this later...
The banquet downstairs was going on in a lively manner. After the banquet, Director Xiang, as the representative of the non-staple food factory, came up to say goodbye to Wang Ying.
"We'll go back. There are many of us, so we won't come up to disturb you and your child's rest," said Director Xiang.
Wang Ying smiled and said, "Okay, Director. Has anyone come to visit me again recently?"
Director Xiang glared at her: "Just take care of your confinement. You don't have to worry about it. I know what's going on."
"Okay, okay, you know what I'm talking about." Wang Ying laughed.
"I'm leaving. Don't worry about the factory. Director Zhao and I are here, so nothing will go wrong. Just take good care of your health and don't worry about anything else," said Director Xiang.
"Okay." Wang Ying responded seriously.
Director Xiang glanced at Yueyue again and muttered, "That's not like you."
"Maybe she will look like her when she grows up. Do you want to hug her?" Wang Ying said.
Director Xiang hesitated for a moment, but still bent down and picked up Yueyue. At this moment, Yueyue, who had been sleeping, opened her eyes and started crying.
"Hey, hey, hey, little girl, why are you just like your mother, playing tricks." Director Xiang hurriedly put Yueyue back.
"I don't want to hold you anymore. I'm leaving. I'm leaving." Director Xiang said.
"Hehehe... Have a safe trip, wait for me to come back." Wang Ying laughed when he saw Director Xiang's hurried look.
Director Xiang nodded, looked at Yueyue again before leaving.
Li Fengju stayed by Wang Ying's side the whole time. Seeing Yueyue crying, she untied the blanket and touched her, saying, "The baby peed."
Li Fengju changed Yueyue's diaper and said, "Yingzi, who was your boss just now? I felt like he treated you very well."
"He was my direct supervisor, our workshop director," Wang Ying said. "He was very good to me. He was a top student at Qinghua University, and several universities had invited him to teach there. But he was afraid someone from higher up would come and take over if he left, so he kept waiting for me and didn't agree to any of those offers."
Li Fengju paused. A leader who was not her relative in any way could be so nice to Yingzi, completely surpassing her own parents.
"He seems to be quite old, so you should respect him," said Li Fengju.
"Well, he has no children, and there are no younger generations at home. I will treat him as an elder and respect him." Wang Ying said.
"It's what I should do." Although Li Fengju felt a pang of pain, she still spoke fairly. It was a good thing that someone was kind to Yingzi. Not only was he a leader, but he was also a top student... If Yingzi had been born into such a family, who knows how much she would have achieved now.
Li Fengju changed Yueyue's diaper, put her in Wang Ying's arms, and let her feed her.
When Wang Ying was feeding Yueyue, Li Fengju heard her hiss softly.
"Does it hurt?" Li Fengju said.
"Well, it hurts a little, but it's okay." Wang Ying said.
Li Fengju recalled Wang Hui's cries while breastfeeding, and she felt a pang of pain in her heart. She knew how painful breastfeeding was at first; many people didn't cry when giving birth, but cried when breastfeeding. Even in such pain, Yingzi endured it.
Li Fengju understood that Wang Ying's tolerance was a reflection of their previous excessive behavior, driven by their own desires. Which child doesn't know how to act like a spoiled brat? Unless acting like a spoiled brat is useless, then it might even lead to verbal abuse... Thinking of all the things she had done to Wang Ying in the past, Li Fengju wanted to slap herself twice.
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