Chapter 22 The Woman Destined to Be a Brother
Cheng Xuyuan didn’t know that his manuscript had been seen by Qin Yewei.
He originally wanted to eat noodles, but when he walked out of the cultural center, he saw a state-owned restaurant that specialized in selling dumplings.
So he ordered another four taels of dumplings.
As he took a bite of the greasy dumpling, Cheng Xuyuan felt a little conflicted.
Although dumplings are delicious, they cost too much.
If I keep eating like this, I won’t have enough money in my pocket!
When I go to the toilet tomorrow, I must ask Meng Dezhi how my manuscript is going!
You can't just take it without paying me! If he doesn't tell me, I won't tell him about the fifteenth year of Wanli.
After finishing four taels of dumplings in one go, Cheng Xuyuan's savings decreased by another 40 cents!
He suppressed his grievances and decided to digest the food as he felt really full.
He didn't want to become fat, after all, he still had to find a wife, and he had to maintain his handsome appearance as always! Walking in the alleys of Yanjing City, looking at all kinds of people, Cheng Xuyuan felt like he was going back in time.
This will be a CBD in the future, a big shopping mall, and a subway station...
As he walked around, the past memories silently came to his mind, and Cheng Xuyuan couldn't help but feel his eyes become a little sore.
There’s no going back!
After twisting and turning in alleys of all sizes, Cheng Xuyuan saw the gate of the Literature Museum again.
Old Li is not in the message room and no one knows where he is.
He originally wanted to say hello to Old Li, but he staggered back to the warehouse where he lived.
It’s still early, take a rest.
If you don’t take a nap, you’re just a lazy person.
As for the skit that made Qin Yewei anxious and angry, Cheng Xuyuan decided to just watch it.
After all, I don't need a bicycle ticket.
Also, as a newcomer, it is not a wise move to attract too much attention as soon as you arrive.
You can fish in vain if you keep a low profile! No worries about food and drink, and a house in Yanjing. Except for the lack of money, this life is basically perfect.
With messy thoughts flashing through his mind, Cheng Xuyuan fell asleep silently.
He slept very comfortably. If it weren’t for the knocking on the door, Cheng Xuyuan would not have wanted to wake up.
He knocks on the door while I was taking a nap. Do I have time to sleep?
With a hint of resentment, Cheng Xuyuan opened his eyes.
He glanced at the sky and suddenly reacted.
Qin Yewei said he would be at the office at 2 o'clock. Now... what time is it now?
Looking at the sun, it seems a little late! Cheng Xuyuan shivered with cold as he got up from the bed.
Although the coal stove was lit, the plug was not opened, so the fire was not strong at all.
It's not that he was reluctant to burn coal briquettes, but Old Li told him that his daily supply of coal briquettes was four.
In other words, after the four were burned out, he could only shiver to keep warm.
“Here it comes, here it comes!”
When Cheng Xuyuan opened the door, he saw Shi Xuehong standing at the door eating melon seeds.
"Shi Xuehong, what time is it?" If it were any other time, Cheng Xuyuan might have teased Shi Xuehong.
But when he realized that he got up late, the first thing he wanted to know was the time.
Shi Xuehong glanced at the Plum Blossom watch on her wrist and said with a smile, "Two forty-five."
Two forty-five, even later than two thirty! Qin Yewei said he would go to work at two o'clock!
I was 45 minutes late! Normally this would have been fine, but this time I ran into trouble!
Scratching his head, Cheng Xuyuan whispered, "How is Lao Qin feeling?"
"Haha, his face is a little gloomy." Shi Xuehong cracked a melon seed and said, "I don't know anything else."
"Because I just entered the office and he called me to come and see you."
He came to see me right after entering the office. Doesn't that mean...
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Shi Xuehong with a hint of doubt.
Shi Xuehong nodded and said in a calm tone: "I'm late too."
"When I was having lunch today, I was still thinking about Lao Qin asking me to arrive at two o'clock."
"But I wanted to take a break after dinner, so I wasted time."
"You know, I usually sleep a lot."
Cheng Xuyuan quickly waved his hands and said, "Sister, I really don't know about this."
"Also, don't say anything nonsense in front of outsiders. It's easy for others to misunderstand you."
Shi Xuehong's eyes widened immediately. She said with a hint of anger: "I'm not afraid, so why should you be afraid?"
"I... I'm married." When saying this, Cheng Xuyuan felt a little ashamed.
He is dishonest!
He really wanted to tell Shi Xuehong that what he was afraid of was not misunderstanding.
But Shi Xuehong really wasn't pretty enough! Well, he admitted that if the woman who had gossip about him was a pretty woman, he would have admitted it.
Shi Xuehong, that person is destined to be your brother!
Shi Xuehong snorted and said, "Is getting married a big deal?"
"By the way, you have to be careful this time."
"When I woke up, I thought I was going to bear the brunt of Lao Qin's storm."
"But when I got to the office I realized you weren't there."
"When Lao Qin saw me, the first thing he said was to let me go find you."
"Do you know how terrible Lao Qin was at that time?"
"Young man, wish you the best."
At the end, Shi Xuehong reached out and patted Cheng Xuyuan on the shoulder and said, "Old Qin has a temper like a firecracker."
"When he explodes, you just listen."
"When he finishes his violent roar, everything will be over."
"You saved me this time, I'll treat you to some melon seeds."
As he spoke, he handed Cheng Xuyuan a handful of spiced melon seeds.
But when I thought of Qin Yewei’s gloomy face, the five-spice melon seeds suddenly lost their fragrance.
Cheng Xuyuan put on his shoes and followed Shi Xuehong to the office.
The office is quite quiet!
When I pushed aside the thick door curtain and walked in, I saw that there was no smoke in the room. Qin Yewei and a few others were gathered together, as if they were thinking about something.
"Team leader, I've got Cheng Xuyuan here." After Shi Xuehong said this, she quickly walked towards her seat, looking disloyal.
Being scolded is something that even brothers cannot share! The next thing was Lao Qin's thunderous wrath! Qin Yewei did not disappoint her.
The first time he saw Cheng Xuyuan, he really asked loudly: "Where have you been?"
Cheng Xuyuan looked at the anxious Qin Yewei and was just about to review himself and find an excuse for not having a watch, but Qin Yewei had already rushed towards Cheng Xuyuan.
Seeing Qin Yewei's action, Shi Xuehong was shocked.
Although she couldn't share the scolding with her good brother, she absolutely couldn't just watch her good brother get beaten!
"Lao Qin, you said that we should treat our colleagues with the warmth of spring."
"Cheng Xuyuan did something wrong, you should just scold him, don't give me face."
"But you can't do it!"
"You...you will never be able to beat him."
Shi Xuehong stepped in front of Cheng Xuyuan and loudly advised Qin Yewei.
But her last sentence is really a bit superfluous.
Qin Yewei looked at Shi Xuehong, who looked like she was saying "don't do that" and pushed her hand away. Then he said loudly, "Cheng Xuyuan, tell me, what's under this noodle?"
Ma Boyuan also came over and said, "Xiao Cheng, the next plot is going to make Feng Xiaoer eat noodles non-stop!"
Old Sun also came over and said, "Xiao Cheng, quickly tell me what your next plot is?"
…
Listening to all the nonsense, Shi Xuehong unconsciously loosened her grip on Qin Yewei's hand.
(End of this chapter)
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