Chapter 1114 What if the disabled boss can’t get better? (9)
Xiang Shichu submitted several manuscripts in succession. Two months later, she received the news that her first manuscript was accepted, along with a royalty of more than 60 yuan. More than 60 yuan was the monthly salary of an ordinary worker in the city today, which was not low.
After receiving the royalties, Xiang Shichu happily announced it to the two men in her family, one old and one young. To celebrate, she decided to treat them both to dinner at a restaurant.
Ye Jin was very surprised when he heard her say that the remittance was the royalties for her submission of an article. He then remembered that the matchmaker had told him that Xiang Shichu had attended high school. He did not take it seriously at that time, but he did not expect that Xiang Shichu would give her such a surprise now.
When he saw Xiang Shichu's brilliant smile, his usually calm heart suddenly felt like it was hit hard by something and began to beat uncontrollably. Sometimes a man would be attracted to a woman because of her beauty, her youth or even her family background.
But for Ye Jin, it was talent. Although he had been diligent and responsible to Xiang Shichu, his wife in name only, he did not care much about her. But now, the dim and blurry figure of his wife in the past began to become vivid and bright in his heart, making him interested in getting to know her.
"What manuscript have you written? Can you show it to me?" He didn't care about going to the restaurant for dinner, but asked about Xiang Shichu's manuscript that was accepted.
Xiang Shichu said with a smile: "Write about how a little girl from a rural family that values boys over women works hard to get out of the village and realize her life dream. You will be able to read it when the newspaper is published. Now, let's go have a good meal to celebrate!"
Ye Jin had no choice but to do as she said. When Xiang Nan heard that he could go out to eat good food, he was so excited that he danced with joy. He was more than ten months old and had developed early. He could already say one or two words. When he heard his sister's words, he kept pointing outside and shouting, "Go! Go!"
"Okay, let's go have a big meal!" Xiang Shichu agreed with him, and the family of three walked outside.
After the opening up, many private restaurants had already appeared in the county, some cheap and affordable, some expensive and luxurious... As long as one had money, one could find all kinds of restaurants. However, with Xiang Shichu's small amount of royalties, it was impossible for him to go to a luxurious hotel, but he could have a good meal in a cheap and affordable restaurant.
Xiang Shichu chose a seafood restaurant with good reputation. The three members of his family are not allergic to seafood, so they were able to enjoy the meal.
Ye Jin seems to never be picky about food, but in fact, if you observe carefully, you will find that he doesn't like onions, garlic, and green peppers. Of course, if you do these, he will endure and eat them, but his brows will be tightly frowned.
Xiang Shichu thought that he was at least good to her and her brother, so she would be careful not to put things he didn't like in the dishes at home. Even if she had to put onions and garlic, she would pick them out and eat them herself.
Therefore, when ordering dishes, Xiang Shichu specifically told the waiter about Ye Jin's dietary restrictions. When Ye Jin heard what she had done for him, he felt mixed emotions. He reflected on whether he had been too indifferent to his wife in the past.
Compared with Xiang Shichu's care for him, he suddenly felt that he was very irresponsible, so out of guilt, he kept taking care of Xiang Shichu and Xiang Nan during meals, either picking fish bones for Xiang Nan or peeling shrimps and crabs for Xiang Shichu. He was very dedicated and responsible, and was simply a perfect husband.
Xiang Shichu was a little surprised by his sudden attentiveness, but thinking that he had always been a responsible and good man, he accepted his care with peace of mind.
After the meal, everyone enjoyed it very much. Even little Xiang Nan had a full belly and was smiling from ear to ear.
Xiang Shichu hugged him, touched his belly, and asked him with a smile: "Xiang Nan, what's in your belly? It's bulging, is it something delicious?"
Little Xiang Nan felt tickled by her touch, and he laughed and hugged his belly, struggling in Xiang Shichu's arms like a loach. Xiang Shichu almost couldn't hold him. Fortunately, Ye Jin supported the two of them, and finally took Xiang Nan from her arms and said, "Let me hold him, he's too heavy."
Xiang Shichu couldn't stop laughing, pinched the flesh on Xiang Nan's face, and said, "Little Fatty, did you hear that? Your brother-in-law said you are too heavy. Is it because you ate too much just now?"
Little Xiang Nan looked at Ye Jin with a wronged expression, his eyes filled with tears. Ye Jin froze and quickly comforted him, "I was wrong. You are very light, not heavy."
Xiang Shichu smiled even more happily when he saw him like this. However, when the fat boy heard what his brother-in-law said, the grievance on his face suddenly disappeared and he became smiling. Xiang Shichu couldn't help laughing and said, "Little friend Xiang Nan, I didn't expect you to have a talent for acting."
"No, no!" Little Xiang Nan retorted to his sister.
The family of three strolled home like this, laughing all the way, thinking that they had a fun child. Ye Jin's usually cold face also had a faint smile. When they arrived at the door of the house, Jiang Rushong couldn't help but be stunned when he saw Ye Jin's smile.
"Oh, the whole family came back from outside so happily. Did something good happen to them?" Jiang Rushong asked hauntingly.
This time, Ye Jin did not continue to pretend that he did not exist. Instead, he smiled at him and replied with a little pride: "Shi Chu received the manuscript fee, and our family went out for a big meal."
Jiang Rusong was stunned. He just asked casually. He didn't expect that something good would happen in the Ye family. And - royalties? A feast?
"What kind of fee? Xiao Xiang can write?" Jiang Rusong looked at Xiang Shichu with suspicion. Why had he never thought that Ye Jin's wife had such talent? Wasn't she only good at doing housework and taking care of the children?
"Of course she would. She has received the royalties, so how could it be fake?" Ye Jin's voice was plain, but Jiang Rushong could sense his intention to show off from his expression and tone. This made Jiang Rushong feel a lump in his heart, and he was unable to breathe and felt extremely aggrieved.
But Ye Jin didn't let him go and continued, "Wait until it's published in the newspaper, and then I'll show it to you."
Xiang Shichu listened to Ye Jin's words and looked at Jiang Rushong's expression as if he had eaten shit. He just wanted to laugh in his heart. He didn't expect that there would be a day when Ye Jin would choke Jiang Rushong to the point where he was speechless. Presumably, Jiang Rushong had often provoked him before, and he was annoyed, so this time he wanted to retaliate severely.
"Brother Jiang, I heard that you are also a cultured person. After the newspaper is published, please give me some suggestions after reading it so that I can keep working hard. The royalties we received this time are only enough for our family to have a seafood meal. I want to have big meals every day in the future." Xiang Shichu smiled and stabbed Jiang Rushong in the heart again.
(End of this chapter)
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