"Auntie, don't you do anything about it? After the New Year, you found me more than ten young girls to go on blind dates. I didn't want to date!" Tang Long said aggrievedly.
"Sister-in-law, Tang Long's career hasn't even started yet, there's no rush, he's still so young."
“Your brother is about his age, but he’s already a father.”
"This can't be compared, sister-in-law. You should go and do your proper work. Doesn't it cost money to get married? You just need to go and earn money. As for the rest, it's all up to fate." Qin Xiaoyu persuaded her cousin-in-law to be honest.
"Only my aunt can cure you." Tang Long chuckled and ran out.
"Auntie's here." Tang Fengqin walked in. She lived close to the school and would come back for lunch.
How have your studies been lately?
"It's alright, I can just ask my brother if I don't know the answer." Tang Fengqin was still wearing that old school uniform, which was loose and baggy.
"By the way, when Fengqin came back last time, she said that Commander Wang and the others were recruiting announcers. You should keep an eye on things, and if that happens, you should sign up." Her cousin-in-law pulled Qin Xiaoyu aside and whispered.
"You agree to let Fengqin be the announcer?"
"That's right, it's such a good job. Getting into a performing arts troupe is like having a secure job, with high pay, good benefits, and a prestigious position. But even if she gets into university, it's uncertain what kind of unit she'll be assigned to. What if she's assigned to another place and we only see each other once a year? How could I bear that?" Her cousin-in-law had little education and her understanding was inevitably limited, so Qin Xiaoyu didn't want to offer too much advice.
A car drove into the compound, and the two people who got out were Commander Wang and Wang Lei.
Tang Fengqin was eating inside when she heard the car. She glanced at the window, then ran away while still eating her steamed bun.
Qin Xiaoyu suddenly realized that some things were already happening right under her nose.
Seeing her there, Wang Lei felt a little awkward. He greeted her and then went into Tang Long's room.
"I came here to buy some things. It smells so good! What's so delicious? I'd like to have a bite too." Commander Wang was never polite when it came to food.
"There's nothing fancy here, just pickled cabbage stew with glass noodles. If you don't mind, come and eat with us." The cousin-in-law invited Commander Wang and Qin Xiaoyu upstairs.
The sales staff eat in shifts, as stipulated by Qin Xiaoyu. The store provides two meals a day. Currently, the sales staff work a bit long hours, but fortunately, they are all family or relatives, eager to make money, so they are paid well and don't complain. She plans to hire another batch of people and switch to morning and evening shifts once the store expands.
"Aunt Wang, are you in such a hurry that you're taking matters into your own hands?" Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but complain.
To be honest, with the Wang family's power, conquering his sister-in-law's family would be too easy, and Tang Fengqin wouldn't be able to resist at all. However, marriage is about matching social status, and Qin Xiaoyu was afraid that one day Tang Fengqin would suffer.
"Being in the cultural troupe, seeing those young sluts every day, I felt Fengqin was even better. Whoever gets such a good wife is lucky; I can't bear to let someone else snatch this opportunity away," said Commander Wang indignantly.
"Are those two dating now?" Qin Xiaoyu genuinely didn't want Tang Fengqin to lose her composure before the college entrance exam.
"He didn't say it outright, but my Wang Lei knows what he's doing. He tutors the girl and gets her some reference books. Like you said, he hopes she can get into a good school," Commander Wang said with a smile.
"That would be great. Wang Lei has a very good character and personality. If things really work out, it will be a blessing for this little girl."
"What are you talking about? Come on, have some hot food!" My cousin's wife brought over a small bowl of steamed buns.
"I say you cook well. If you don't mind, I'll come over for meals every day."
"Look at what you're saying, come on, come eat every day, are you afraid of getting sick from eating too much? Where's Wang Lei?"
"What are you whispering about with Longlong again? Those two always hang out together." Commander Wang had just finished speaking when he heard a noise downstairs. Looking out the window, he saw Wang Lei turning the car around, and Tang Long and Tang Fengqin getting into the car.
"This is just to take Fengqin back to school," the cousin-in-law explained to Qin Xiaoyu, but she felt guilty and blushed first.
"Sister-in-law, I'm not against them dating, I just don't want it to affect Fengqin's college entrance exam." Qin Xiaoyu took the opportunity to have a heart-to-heart talk with her cousin-in-law.
"I know, but I feel that I'm being a bit selfish as a mother. I don't want my daughter to go far away, and such a good family has taken a liking to her, and she can find a good job, so why not stay?" It turns out that my cousin-in-law understands everything.
"Actually, it's not a big deal if you think about it. What could be more important than finding someone you love to spend your life with?" Qin Xiaoyu suddenly sighed.
"By the way, I haven't heard from Wenwen lately. The other day, your mother-in-law came to visit and hesitated for a long time before finally saying that a neighbor said she vaguely saw Wenwen at the military hospital and came to ask if I knew anything about her."
"Sister-in-law, I came to see you today because of this matter. Now I have no choice but to ask you for help."
"Is it really Wenwen? Is she sick?" My cousin-in-law asked anxiously.
"She's about to give birth."
"What?! Good heavens!" My cousin's wife covered her mouth, glanced outside again, and whispered, "So it was said that Wang Lei was dating Wenwen, could it be his?"
"No, it's not my sister-in-law, it's someone else. I was just talking nonsense and joking. Wang Lei is not dating anyone."
"Oh." My cousin-in-law was relieved. Everyone has selfish thoughts. It was good that her daughter was alright, but then she thought about it again and her heart started to race.
“Sister-in-law, why don’t you prepare some small blankets or something, and make two sets? I don’t think Fourth Brother’s mother-in-law is reliable. She always says she loves her daughter, but all she does is squeeze money out of her daughter. She can’t do anything else.”
"And you know what? Last time she came, she came in and asked for this and that, like money was no object. And believe it or not, she didn't give her any money in the end. When she left, she told me to go ask Qi Si for it. I thought about how good Qi Si had been to our family, so I just let it go." My sister-in-law was full of anger as she spoke.
"Put it on my tab."
"No need for that. It's just that I'm not sure about Wenwen's situation. You already knew she was pregnant?"
"When she told me, it was too late for an abortion. That girl is really determined." Qin Xiaoyu sighed helplessly.
"Alright, let's take it one step at a time. I'm much more open-minded now." Seeing Commander Wang come in from outside, the cousin-in-law gave Qin Xiaoyu a wink.
"Little Fish, can you take me back? Those two kids might have disappeared somewhere. I can't wait any longer."
Hearing that Qin Xiaoyu was going to the Second Light Industry Bureau, Commander Wang insisted on going with her.
Director Feng and Regiment Commander Wang were old friends for many years, so there was no need for an announcement; he went straight into the office.
Director Feng was on the phone and gave them a look, signaling them to offer him their seats.
"How did you two end up together?" Director Feng got up to pour water.
"Look at her, she didn't even bring me a drop of water when I came. Little Fish, I'm lucky to have gotten to drink her water." Commander Wang joked.
"Little Fish is my benefactor; she's been a great help to me."
"Aunt Feng, I came here today to ask when the matter of rehiring Factory Director Xie can be finalized." Qin Xiaoyu came to urge him on this matter.
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