Old Master Chen made the final decision.
"You really don't want my dad to come along?"
Although he was saying this, Chen Dongxu didn't really want his father, Chen Changqing, to come along. Upon hearing this, the old couple shook their heads in unison and said, "No need."
Chen Dongxu was secretly pleased, but his face remained impassive, his eyes filled with confusion: "Why?"
Before Grandpa Chen and his wife could answer, he continued, "I remember my dad saying that as long as you two are willing to see Dr. Song, he will accompany you there."
"Your grandma and I aren't three-year-olds; do we need him by our side?"
Old Master Chen's face remained expressionless: "Besides, your dad has work to do, unlike you who only works sporadically."
"Tomorrow I'm taking your grandma to see Dr. Song. It has nothing to do with you, but you insist on taking time off to come with us. You have absolutely no sense of responsibility when it comes to your work."
Despite being scolded by the old man, Chen Dongxu wasn't unhappy at all. He grinned and said, "It's not that I'm irresponsible at work. You know that my job involves running around everywhere to check market demand."
While we're at it, let's also promote our factory's products. How can we know if our products are selling well and find more sales outlets if we don't go out and explore?
That's right, Chen Dongxu got a job at a food processing plant through his own connections, working as a salesman in the sales department.
The factory isn't very big, but it has three or four hundred employees. About six months ago, a new head of the sales department came to the factory. He has his own unique insights into sales, and his abilities are indeed extraordinary.
As it happens, Chen Dongxu just started working in the sales department. As a junior staff member, he naturally follows the orders of his superiors.
I spend most of my time outside and rarely sit in the office.
Grandpa Chen didn't understand these things very well. Whenever he saw Chen Dongxu appear in the courtyard, he would inevitably give him a lecture. Even if Chen Dongxu explained, Grandpa Chen still thought that he was only working sporadically and didn't know how to work diligently.
Well, given Chen Dongxu's personality, it's obviously impossible for him not to slack off during work hours.
With a monthly salary of 28 yuan and a subsidy of 5 yuan, Chen Dongxu only received a total of 33 yuan per month. This amount was nothing to him.
Naturally, he wasn't very attentive to his work.
He just wanted to put his family at ease and have something worthwhile to do, so that there wouldn't be a few people in the compound who would meddle and complain that he just wandered around aimlessly all day.
It tarnishes the reputation of his family!
Two days ago, upon learning that Grandpa Chen was going to take Grandma Chen to see Song Lan for a medical consultation, Chen Dongxu's eyes lit up. He met their sales manager at the factory and immediately asked for leave.
He said he was going to accompany Mr. and Mrs. Chen to another city for medical treatment, but if he had time, he would visit the supply and marketing cooperatives in the surrounding towns to see if they had any of their factory's products on the non-staple food counters.
If there is business, find out about the sales situation; if not, try to get business from the leaders of the supply and marketing cooperative or department store.
Chen Dongxu was very good at speaking, which pleased his superiors, who encouraged him to bring back good news.
Here I must mention that since officially starting work, Chen Dongxu has achieved some success in his business by relying on his eloquence.
In short, it means that he didn't take the wages paid by the factory for nothing.
"Grandma, listen to what Grandpa is saying! He's completely wronging your precious grandson! While I wouldn't say I'm a workaholic, I've never been lazy or slacking off. In our sales department..."
My section chief has praised me at least three times since I joined the company, and that's the absolute truth. If you don't believe me, come to our factory sometime and ask my section chief yourself.
"No need to ask. I know how my precious grandson treats his work. Don't worry about what your grandfather says. Just believe what he says."
Grandma Chen smiled and supported Chen Dongxu.
Chen Dongxu chuckled, then proudly raised his chin at Grandpa Chen: "Grandpa, did you hear that? Grandma believes me!"
"Look how pleased you are with yourself! Your grandma has been fooled by your words!"
Grandpa Chen snorted and said, "Call your dad and tell him about tomorrow's events, so he won't be caught off guard and panic when he finds out your grandma and I aren't at the courtyard house."
"OK."
Chen Dongxu nodded in agreement, and the next moment, he picked up the landline receiver and contacted his stern-faced father.
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Machinery factory.
The old staff and their families' residential area.
Are you still feeling unwell?
The moonlight outside the window was cool and clear. On the bed, Qin Yanzheng was massaging Song Lan's calves and feet. He had a good grasp of the pressure in his hands. While massaging, he asked Song Lan how she felt.
"It's just a little bit of swelling, which is a normal phenomenon that starts in the seventh month of pregnancy. I told you I didn't feel anything special, but you still insisted on massaging me. Aren't you tired?"
Song Lan shook her head with amusement, but didn't forget to respond to the man's concern: "But your massage was very comfortable, the pressure was just right, I don't feel any discomfort now."
“You don’t need to lie to me to put my mind at ease. I can see with my own eyes that your feet are obviously swollen, and it’s uncomfortable for anyone to look at.”
Qin Yanzheng's dark eyes showed no sign of heartache. His usually cold demeanor was softened by a hint of gentleness: "We are husband and wife. You don't need to put on a brave face in front of us."
"I didn't force myself to hold it in."
Song Lan explained, "I really don't feel anything wrong with my calves and feet."
Do you think I'd believe that?
Looking at Song Lan, Qin Yanzheng continued working, saying, "You and I are the closest people in this world, and you are carrying our child now."
If you feel even the slightest bit uncomfortable, I will feel anxious and guilty, worried that something bad might happen to you.
But you, despite your swollen legs, try to reassure me by saying you're fine. This only makes me feel more guilty!
"It's not that serious, is it?"
Song Lan looked helpless, but she smiled and said, "It's true that I didn't lie to you, and it's also true that I'm not upset, so don't overthink it!"
Qin Yanzheng remained silent, preoccupied with his own tasks.
Seeing this, Song Lan felt even more helpless and couldn't help but coax the other person: "Okay, okay, don't be angry with yourself. It's my fault. I shouldn't have lied to you. I promise it won't happen again."
Also, my legs and feet are indeed slightly uncomfortable, but it's far from being to the point where I can't bear it or feel extremely uncomfortable.
He forced her to lie; men, sometimes they really are like children!
"It's good that you admit it, but there can't be a next time!"
Qin Yanzheng looked at Song Lan.
A soft laugh escaped Song Lan's lips as she asked, "Do I need to swear an oath?"
Qin Yanzheng curled the corners of his lips and shook his head: "That's not necessary."
About five or six minutes later, Song Lan smiled and said, "Okay, let's go to sleep!" She covered her mouth with her hand and gave an elegant yawn, and there was obvious weariness in Song Lan's eyes.
Without saying a word, Qin Yanzheng helped his wife lie down on the bed.
Little did Song Lan know that not long after she lay down, something suddenly occurred to her, and she summoned the system through her thoughts.
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