In the evening, the brilliant sunset glow is reflected on the river and the sea in the distance, creating sparkling waves. The sky and water complement each other, making it hard to tell whether it is a dream or reality.
Chen Xingling woke up in a daze, and felt as if every pore in his body was filled with fatigue. He was so tired that he forgot to use his head.
She was half asleep and half awake, then tired and closed her eyes again.
"Click!" The door was pushed open.
Chen Xingling opened her eyes and saw Gu Qi dressed in a dry suit, his handsome eyes and eyebrows were as bright as spring breeze, and he walked towards her with straight steps.
"Xing'er, are you awake?"
Seeing his handsome and energetic appearance, Chen Xingling couldn't associate him with the greedy guy who had been pestering her for a whole afternoon. She glared at him in reproach, snorted and turned her head away.
Gu Qi's handsome face blushed slightly. He really liked her cute and adorable appearance. He moved forward and stroked her hair.
"Don't be angry... I've been holding it in for a while and it's a little out of control."
Chen Xingling's pretty face flushed, and she muttered in a low voice: "Hate! You - are too greedy!"
Gu Qi's ears turned red and he leaned down to whisper in her ear.
"If you hadn't begged for mercy, I would have been even more greedy. Xing'er, you promised me... that you would compensate me."
When Chen Xingling heard this, he instinctively felt that every cell in his body was clamoring "tired, tired", and he immediately regretted it.
"Um...it's getting dark and I'm starving. Let's get ready for dinner."
Gu Qi glanced at her lovingly but did not point out her escape plan.
"Hey, let me get some warm water for you to wipe your body."
Chen Xingling answered in confusion.
After a while, she lazily enjoyed the service and care of her dear husband and finally moved off the bed.
"Aqi, have Xiaoxing and Ayi finished get off work?"
Gu Qi raised his eyebrows and asked, "Xiao Xing is at work? Where does she work?"
Chen Xingling vaguely remembered that he had missed many things at home because of this business trip, so he carefully told him all the big and small things that had happened during this period, from pretending to be an old man to go up the mountain to sending his old mother to the capital.
"...Later, I asked Sister Ma from the Personnel Department for help and let Xiao Xing work as a temporary worker in the First Canteen. Since she started working, it was often just Hu Zi and I at dinner. A Yi and Xiao Xing ate in the canteen, and Xiao Xing would occasionally come in to take a nap during lunch break."
Gu Qi was a little confused.
There are so many complicated things - she can handle them one by one so properly and perfectly!
Her younger brother eloped with someone else's daughter, but she cleverly arranged for him to be married to her in a formal way, thus making their marriage a success and also bringing fame to both families!
His old mother was so difficult and unreasonable that even her own son, he, was exhausted from dealing with her. However, she was able to take advantage of his weakest part and control his old mother completely.
She manages everything at home and outside in an orderly manner, can coax the elderly away, take care of the children, and even handles her brother-in-law's marriage perfectly!
It must be said that his wife once again impressed him and he even admired her secretly.
If it were him, he might not be able to handle it so well.
Chen Xingling walked into the kitchen and found that the coal stove was out. Apart from a few thermos bottles, everything else on the stove was dry goods that required a long time to cook.
Gu Qi suggested: "How about we eat outside?"
"No..." Chen Xingling blushed and whispered, "My legs are still shaking. I don't want to walk now, let alone go downstairs."
It's not that I don't want to, but I'm powerless. My waist is so sore that even standing up is a bit strenuous.
Gu Qi's ears turned red again, and he suggested softly, "Then I'll get some food from the cafeteria."
"Okay." Chen Xingling said, "I'll make some soup, and you'll be responsible for cooking. By the way, the meat is not bad. I made a salt-baked chicken two days ago, and most of it is left next to the water tank. You've been out for so long, I need to give you some nourishment."
Gu Qi's eyes fell on her, and he whispered meaningfully: "I don't need it, you are the one who needs it."
"Hurry up!" Chen Xingling said coquettishly, "Stop dawdling and hurry up! I'm starving."
Gu Qi nodded hurriedly, picked up the aluminum lunch box and hurried downstairs.
Chen Xingling boiled water on a kerosene stove, took out a packet of instant noodle soup and sprinkled it into the water, poured a little more fresh sesame oil, and then threw a small bunch of seaweed into the pot.
Soon, the seaweed soup was served.
She entered the space and took out half a salt-baked chicken, quickly tore it into small pieces, and put it into a porcelain plate.
After a while, Gu Qiwei, who had long legs and walked fast, came.
He put down his lunch box and turned around to wash his hands.
"I saw Ayi and Xiaoxing in the first cafeteria. They were both full there. Ayi said he still had to clean up some wires and might come later. Xiaoxing seemed to be working very hard and was sweating profusely."
Chen Xingling couldn't help but think of himself who had to work during the day and stay up late at night to prepare fried noodles, and he felt a lot of emotion.
"It's not easy to make money! I guess there are not many jobs in this world where you can sit back and make a lot of money easily. If there is a suitable opportunity in the future, I will help Xiao Xing get a permanent job or find a better one."
Gu Qi said "hmm" lightly, "Just do it for now, no rush. I'll keep an eye out, there will be a chance sooner or later."
The two of them were "busy" from morning to afternoon, and were already very hungry. They ate rice and meat with big mouthfuls, and swept away all the food on the table.
After eating, Gu Qi took charge of the cleaning work.
As night falls, the river breeze brings with it a moist, cool breeze that is refreshing and soothing.
The two of them leaned on the balcony railing, enjoying the cool air and chatting about family matters.
"My brother took Xiao Huzi to my mother's house. He probably worried that I would be too busy to take care of him, so he left him there."
Gu Qi also missed his son and suggested: "Since you are done with your work, I will pick him up tomorrow."
"Yes." Chen Xingling smiled and said, "Remember to tell my fourth brother that we can ship the goods in advance the day after tomorrow morning. We will arrange it in the afternoon for the time being."
Gu Qi nodded.
Later, Zhao Xiaoxing and Gu Yi came hand in hand.
Chen Xingling felt a little sleepy, so he turned around and went back to the house to rest.
Gu Yi pointed at the rows of snakeskin bags in the living room and lowered his voice, "Brother, my sister-in-law has been skipping classes recently because of all this. She's busy during the day and at night, and she almost ruined her health. You have a high salary, just tell her to study hard. There's no need to delay her work just to make a little money. It's not worth it to ruin her health."
Gu Qi's eyes were filled with tenderness, and he shook his head: "She likes to be casual, but she knows her limits."
"No!" Gu Yi frowned and analyzed, "It's unnecessary! You are more than enough to support sister-in-law and Hu Zi, so why should sister-in-law do such hard work? It is right to go to college, not to covet a little money. How much money can you make from a little fried noodles? Sister-in-law is just a woman after all, and she still has to rely on us men to make money."
Gu Qi didn't think so, saying: "Your sister-in-law is not an ordinary woman. She has her own ideas and opinions. If she doesn't like something, no one can force her to do it. If she likes it, she will do it, and I have to support her."
Gu Yi found that they were both willing to fight and be beaten, and he could not persuade them at all, so he just shut up.
Zhao Xiaoxing, who was standing by, was secretly envious after hearing this.
No matter what the elder sister-in-law does, the elder brother always has an attitude of "she is doing the right thing, I will support her". Such total trust and unconditional support touched her and made her envious.
She is also a woman, and she used to be the kind of girl with little knowledge, but she also deeply understands the difficulties of being a woman in the world, especially for being self-reliant.
Some women work hard and sweat outside, but instead of being understood or recognized by their families, they are ridiculed or looked down upon. Just thinking about it makes me feel sad and pitiful!
My sister-in-law is so lucky to have a husband who understands her and supports her no matter what she does!
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