Chapter 107
After finishing their meal at a restaurant in the county, Ji Xingguo had the driver take them back to the staff compound.
Knowing that Ji Wanmei was coming back today, Ji Xingguo specially adjusted his rest time to today.
Fortunately, I can spend more time at home with my daughter and show her what she's been up to on her trip.
In Ji Xingguo's eyes, he could clearly see even the slightest change in his daughter.
When she came back this time, her skin was tanned and glowing, it used to be too pale; her eyes seemed more determined, it's always a good thing for a girl to see more of the outside world and broaden her horizons; and her speech was more poised and confident.
Ji Xingguo saw this and was secretly pleased.
My daughter looks a bit tired right now, obviously because she was traveling back and forth on the train and didn't get enough rest.
After parting ways with Luo Chunyan at the staff compound and returning home, Ji Wanmei and Ji Xingguo headed home together.
Luo Chunyan stood at the crossroads in the courtyard, watching the warm and cheerful figures of the Ji family father and daughter chatting and laughing, and couldn't help but reveal an envious look in her eyes.
Even though her father is so busy, he still made time to pick up Ji Wanmei from the train station.
Ji Xingguo picked up Ji Wanmei's small leather suitcase and felt that it was quite heavy. He asked, "What's in it? It's quite heavy."
Ji Wanmei smiled mysteriously: "Of course... I brought a gift for someone!"
Ji Xingguo chuckled, pretending not to understand, and teased her, "You brought a gift for someone? Who did you buy it for?"
"I'll buy it for whoever helps me carry my suitcase," Ji Wanmei said cheerfully.
Ji Xingguo walked into the courtyard, went into the living room, put his suitcase down, quickly turned on the fan, and then went to the kitchen to bring out a pot of chilled chrysanthemum tea that he had brewed earlier to quench Ji Wanmei's thirst.
Ji Wanmei held the icy cold drink and gulped down several mouthfuls before she felt refreshed.
"Come sit down and tell your father what places you went to on your trip to Zhejiang. Did you encounter any accidents? Is the money your father gave you enough?"
Ji Xingguo asked a series of questions.
Ji Wanmei walked over and sat on the sofa, smiling, "Oh, Dad, don't worry! Let me see what gift I brought back for you."
Ji Wanmei opened her suitcase and took out the glasses and white shirt she had bought in Zhejiang.
She handed it to her father: "Here, I bought you a new pair of glasses. They're lighter than your old ones. And a white shirt too, go try them on and see if they fit."
Ji Xingguo disagreed, saying, "Dad has glasses, and those reading glasses can last for several more years. Why are you wasting money on them? Dad has plenty of shirts too. The factory and his company issue them every year. He can't even wear them all."
Ji Wanmei said, "That's the work uniform issued by your factory. How can it be the same as the one I bought for you? The one I bought for you is for you to wear when you go out for social events and important occasions."
Ji Xingguo said those things, but he was still very happy inside. He took the shirt into the bedroom to try it on.
Ji Wanmei looked away and saw a small box hidden in the corner of the suitcase, containing a silver Zippo lighter.
That was what she bought for Lei Tingjun.
I just haven't decided when to give it to him yet.
Not wanting her father to see this, Ji Wanmei stuffed the lighter box into a hidden pocket in her suitcase.
A moment later, Ji Xingguo came out wearing a brand new white shirt, turned around in front of Ji Wanmei with a big smile, and asked, "Would Dad wear this to the He family?"
"Yes, it's very good!" Ji Wanmei nodded and praised, "Dad looks ten years younger in this."
"Little girl, you always know how to say nice things to make your dad happy." Ji Xingguo patted his slightly puffy belly.
Twenty years ago, that area had the firm muscles of a strong young man, but now he has to admit he's getting old.
"Sigh, Dad's getting old." Ji Xingguo waved his hand and sighed.
“Even when my dad gets old, he’s still a handsome old man with a refined and scholarly air,” Ji Wanmei said confidently.
Ji Xingguo grinned from ear to ear, walked over and sat down, asking, "Where did you get this batch of goods? Did you have them all shipped back by logistics? Make sure you keep all the purchase orders, as we'll need those documents to verify the goods later."
In this regard, Ji Xingguo, as the factory manager of a daily chemical plant, is certainly more experienced.
Ji Wanmei said, "Don't worry, I followed your instructions. I kept all the invoices, receipts, invoices, and the shipper's contact information. There won't be any mistakes."
"Okay, that's good."
In the living room, the father and daughter continued their warm and casual conversation.
The sun was shining brightly outside the yard, casting dappled shadows on the lush green plants.
Ji Xingguo has been feeling truly lonely these past few days, being alone at home.
Working in the factory was fine, but once he got home, he was all alone.
When you're alone, even getting food is difficult.
If we cook too much, we won't be able to finish it; if we cook too little, we'll get used to having three dishes and a soup for every meal.
There was still some braised pork with preserved mustard greens that his daughter had made for him before she left in the refrigerator.
Every night when Ji Xingguo came home, he would steam some rice, steam some braised pork belly, and stir-fry some side dishes, and that would be his simple meal.
Even when I turn on the TV at night and read the newspaper, I always feel like my daughter is still in the room reading.
I never thought this 80 or 90 square meter house was big until my wife left and my daughter went out. Only then did I realize how unusually spacious the house felt when I lived alone.
Ji Xingguo looked forward to his daughter's return every day.
Every day at the factory, I try to stay out as late as possible before going home.
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