Chapter 229: Choosing a Brother-in-Law 2 Even if it’s his third marriage, she’s still his sister…
It was late at night and Yao Zhizhi finished her homework and prepared to go to bed.
Qi Changxiao had been waiting for her at the head of the bed for a long time. Seeing her yawning as she came over, he couldn't help but advise her, "There are still more than two years left. There's plenty of time. Don't push yourself so hard."
"I'm different from you." Yao Zhizhi smiled as she lifted the mosquito net and, after crawling inside, clipped it shut. "After all, you went to junior high school, while I only went to high school. There's a huge difference, so how can I dare to slack off?"
"You have to have confidence in yourself." Qi Changxiao believed in her understanding. Besides, Shen Qingwan was very responsible in teaching, and many knowledge points were connected. If she digested them more, she would get good results.
He helped Yao Zhizhi pat the pillow, pulled the light cord outside through the mosquito net, and turned off the light.
As usual, the couple liked to chat a little before going to bed. Yao Zhizhi asked casually, "What do you think about Chu Lingze finding a partner for his sister?"
"Who cares? Whether it's good or bad is none of our business." Qi Changxiao moved closer, his hands restless. "I'm more concerned about what happened last time. Did you like it?"
Yao Zhizhi smiled and held his paw. "I like it, but I'm too tired today and don't want to bother. How about tomorrow?"
"Editor-in-Chief Yao, you can't do it." Qi Changxiao used a provocative method.
Yao Zhizhi didn't buy it and closed her eyes: "Yes, I can't do it anymore. I'm old and useless. Qi Zhumei, please let me go."
"No way." Qi Changxiao has been alone in the empty room for most of the day, and he has to satisfy his craving.
There's no way around it. His wife has been busy working and reading lately, so he has to stand aside.
Who could have imagined that one day he would become jealous of his work and books? Alas.
Yao Zhizhi was quickly provoked by him and was so angry that she turned over and became a female general galloping on the battlefield, which was quite refreshing.
Afterwards, Qi Changxiao happily recalled the wonderful taste: "Wife, come again tomorrow."
"No, go away." Yao Zhizhi was so sleepy that she didn't want to mess around with this guy.
Qi Changxiao smiled and stuck close behind her: "I won't leave. My skin is made of city walls, super thick."
"Shameless." Yao Zhizhi wanted to push him away. It was so hot that he blocked the wind from the electric fan.
Qi Changxiao simply held her and let her roll off him to the outside of the bed: "You'll get blown away like this. Don't kick around. You can't blame me if you fall."
It's his wife's fault for having such a wild sleeping position. Their daughter learned from her mother.
Yao Zhizhi didn't fall down in the middle of the night, but kicked the mosquito net open, letting in mosquitoes. Qi Changxiao was not surprised at all. He got up, swatted the mosquitoes, clamped the mosquito net, and moved Yao Zhizhi inside.
People who don't sleep well are not allowed to sleep outside. This is an iron rule.
It rained in the second half of the night, and the September heat instantly cooled down.
The next morning, Yao Zhizhi was brushing her teeth in the yard when she saw Chu Lingze coming to borrow a bicycle.
His family only has one car. When his father worked in a publishing house, the father and son shared one car. Now that his father works at a sugar factory, he has to look for people to borrow a car everywhere. When he can't borrow one, he just walks. Who asked him to be filial?
He wanted to go to the west of the city today, but he was reluctant to take the bus, so he had to bite the bullet and go to his old classmate's house to borrow a car.
Yao Zhizhi's family has no shortage of cars, she is just too lazy to ride, so she always jumps directly on Qi Changxiao's back seat, saving a lot of effort.
She pointed to a brand new 28-inch bicycle leaning against the wall. She bought it for her father, but unfortunately the old man didn't like riding a bike and preferred walking. He said he wanted to exercise, so she sent it back to her.
Chu Lingze pushed the cart and asked curiously, "Where's Lao Qi?"
Old Qi? Yao Zhizhi wasn't used to that name and corrected him, "He's not that old. You should just call him Little Qi."
"I'm sorry, it's my fault." Chu Lingze admitted his mistake with a good attitude. "He's not home?"
"He went to the vegetable market. During his break, he likes to cook something for the children himself." Yao Zhizhi also likes to watch Qi Changxiao cook. A man who cares about his family is the most attractive.
Besides, the two of them had already agreed that he would try to stay in school as a teacher so that he could have time to take care of the children, and she didn't have to worry about these things and could fly as much as she wanted.
So, she was happy to see this man cooking for the children, which was the priceless fatherly love.
Chu Lingze was a little surprised: "I didn't expect he could cook."
"Yeah." Yao Zhizhi had to go read a book, so she didn't continue chatting with him and went straight into the room.
When Chu Lingze walked into the alley, he met Shen Qingwan who came from San Tiao Hutong. He had seen this woman several times, but he was not familiar with her, but he still nodded politely.
Shen Qingwan also nodded symbolically as a greeting.
Arriving at the lakeside courtyard, Shen Qingwan mentioned this to Yao Zhizhi: "I went to Xinhua Bookstore to look for books yesterday and saw that Chu Lingyi. She seemed to be planning to review as well."
"Let her do what she wants. We just need to do our own thing and we don't care about others." Yao Zhizhi didn't go around shouting about the resumption of the college entrance examination. Firstly, she didn't have such a good relationship with others, so there was no need to do so. Secondly, she had no evidence, so why would she stir up trouble?
It’s better to make a fortune in silence.
Shen Qingwan nodded: "Well, that's the truth. By the way, did you solve the problem last night?"
"I've done it. See if my method works." Yao Zhizhi quickly took out the questions and draft paper, and together with Shen Qingwan, they learned endlessly and had a lot of fun.
Shen Qingwan was originally planning to study engineering, so she was good at math, physics, and chemistry, and hadn't fallen behind in recent years. Yao Zhizhi hadn't studied much, but she was quick-witted and willing to work hard, so the two of them could already exchange problem-solving methods.
After reading her solution, Shen Qingwan couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "You are really amazing. You can even think of this method. Here, let me show you mine. It's a little more complicated than yours. You win."
"Haha." Yao Zhizhi smiled and took the answer provided by Shen Qingwan, and wrote it down carefully. "Actually, this method is not bad. I feel that geometry problems require more thinking, more drawing, and more auxiliary lines. Sometimes, when I don't have any ideas, I just draw two lines and hey, I get it!"
"This is still a stupid method, which shows that your foundation is not very solid. If you do more exercises, you will think of several solutions when you see a model." Shen Qingwan did not discriminate against Yao Zhizhi, but the problems with Yao Zhizhi still had to be pointed out.
Yao Zhizhi accepted it humbly: "I understand. Then I will continue to do more and practice more."
"Actually, if you apply for the liberal arts..." Shen Qingwan thought about it but didn't continue. Never mind the liberal arts or science, if you want to get into a good school, you must be strong in every subject, so that you can stand out. So she encouraged him, "You must also study science well. Do more science and practice more. It can keep a highly active brain, which is also good for you to study liberal arts."
"Okay, come on." Yao Zhizhi was in high spirits and ready to face today's challenge.
*
At the Chengxi Thermal Power Plant, Director Feng had just finished inspecting the operating conditions of the boilers, steam turbine units and generator units and held a safety meeting.
After the meeting, he returned to his office and was about to take a break when someone knocked on the door.
Director Feng yawned and said, "Come in."
Chu Lingze pushed the door open and walked in, holding a photo of his sister in his hand, and introduced himself with a smile.
Director Feng raised his eyebrows. "Hey, I've seen parents matchmaking for their daughters, and I've seen aunts and uncles matchmaking for relatives' children, but I've never seen a brother come to a house to matchmake. Tell me, do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"
"The truth." Chu Lingze didn't want to choose a man who was getting married for the third time, but with his sister's conditions, even if Director Feng was getting married for the third time, it would still be too high for his sister to marry.
So he just wanted to be sincere and give it his best. Whether it succeeded or not, at least he would have a clear conscience.
Director Feng sneered, "I'm not saying this, but your sister is already notorious. Even people in the west of the city know her tricks. Just tell me, how desperate am I to marry such a troublemaker?"
Although Chu Lingze knew this was the truth, he still felt ashamed and embarrassed. He could only sigh and say, "Sorry to bother you."
"Wait." Director Feng threw the photo to him.
Chu Lingze turned around in surprise: "Is there anything else?"
"I have a good candidate, you should consider it." Director Feng has a cousin who is not stingy. He married a wife before, but she couldn't stand him and ran away. They have no children. He and Chu Lingyi are a perfect match.
So he gave a brief account of it.
In short, his cousin's job was okay, he was a movie projectionist in a movie theater, but his cousin was a bad student, liked to gamble, and was a spendthrift.
"If your sister can control him, you will have a good life in the future. If not, there is nothing you can do. You can only wish for the best. Anyway, I have given you the candidate. You can do whatever you want. I won't force you." Director Feng is still quite kind. He won't let people come here in vain. After all, he was a college student, although he didn't finish his studies.
Maybe there will be other opportunities in the future. It is good to leave some room for each other so that we can meet again in the future.
Chu Lingze was quite grateful and said politely, "Thank you, Director Feng, for thinking highly of my sister. Can you arrange a time for me to take my sister to meet your cousin?"
"Wait for me to ask him." Director Feng waved his hand. "You work at a publishing house, right?"
"Yes, you recognize me?" Chu Lingze was a little confused. He had no previous friendship with Director Feng.
Director Feng smiled and said, "I don't know him, but your Editor-in-Chief Yao is a big celebrity in our city. Many people are vying for a job at your publishing house, so of course I know who the newcomer is."
Chu Lingze smiled and said, "Indeed, our editor-in-chief is very capable, and the unit's performance is increasing steadily."
"So, I helped you. Don't forget to repay me in the future. If your unit is short of people someday, remember to tell me." Director Feng has only one daughter, so naturally he wants to arrange a good place for her.
Chu Lingze hadn't expected this. He simply thought Director Feng was going to give a relative a little sweet treat. He nodded and said, "Okay, then, what's your office number? Is it convenient to call?"
After all, it's too far to come here. It would be much easier to call the publishing house, and you don't have to pay your own phone bill.
Director Feng tore off half a cigarette butt and wrote down the number: "Go ahead, I know your company's number, wait for my call."
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