"Before, they didn't mind paying over a thousand a month, and even asked for a lump sum payment. They agreed to stop asking for money after a year, but now that prices have gone up, they're demanding the money." Lu Qin listened with dissatisfaction: "When did we ever pay less? This doesn't make sense!"
"Okay, okay, Mom knows what's going on. I'll give it to you. You're one of our own, after all. But Mom will definitely not tell your uncle that we've moved. I heard today that many factories have stopped production. You're right, things are going to change. Mom doesn't want anything else but for you to be well and marry a good man in two years. Mom will take care of your children." Liang Shuyu sighed, and seeing how unhappy her daughter was, she had to pick up a dumpling for her and said.
Lu Qin didn't expect her mother to change the subject so quickly. She yelled in dissatisfaction, "Mom, why are you talking about this again?"
"Could I have said something wrong?" Liang Shuyu deliberately sternly said, "I was really confused by your situation this time. We moved in such a hurry that we didn't even tell our friends. By the way, have you told Xiao Xiao about your move to Rongcheng?"
"Mom, why are you mentioning him again? We haven't even started dating yet, it's not to the point where I have to tell him about moving!"
The Xiao Xiao Liang Shuyu mentioned was one of her colleagues named Xiao Xu. He was a typical second-generation official. I heard that his father was a party secretary, but he did not rely on his family and took the exam to work in their unit on his own.
They were the only two of similar age in the company, both new hires in recent years, so naturally they were close. Those older than her were trying to match them up.
It is true that Lu Qin is sweet, Xiao Xu is clean and handsome, and their personalities are suitable. Their leaders all say that they are a good match.
Over time, they became very close.
In other words, they are more than friends but less than lovers.
Of course, in her previous life, Lu Qin had dated Xiao Xu for a while. It was around this time that Xiao Xu confessed his love to her. She thought it was a good idea and agreed.
Love was still very sweet. Xiao Xu was a good person with good upbringing. Even her mother thought he was a good person. That was also the happiest time for Lu Qin. Xiao Xu came from a well-off family. Her parents had met Lu Qin and liked her very much. They often sent her some rare food.
Also because she had a boyfriend with a strong background, her uncle's family did not dare to act rashly at that time.
But the good days didn't last for a few days. The situation became increasingly unsatisfactory. Only three months later, her unit ceased to operate. At that time, it was snowing heavily. Not only could she not go out, but communication was also cut off. She and Xiao Xu lost contact from then on.
The next time I heard about it, Xiao Xu had been sent by his parents to live in a base in the south with great effort.
And she and Xiao Xu never saw each other again.
To say she had no regrets would be a lie, but after years of living through the aftermath of the disaster, Lu Qin had long since forgotten about love. She even mocked her love-obsessed past life, which indirectly led to her slow realization of social conditions and missed many of the best times to secure supplies.
Thinking about it now, the impression of Xiao Xu in her mind has become very vague.
Her resignation and move happened to take place when Xiao Xu was sent on a business trip by his company. Leaders usually assign him to such high-profile jobs so that he can add to his record of achievements.
So she never told Xiao Xu about her resignation and moving.
Perhaps it was mentioned today, after dinner, Lu Qin suddenly received a call from Xiao Xu.
In fact, the two of them rarely talk to each other. They used to see each other all the time at work, and they chatted on a daily basis through WeChat and rarely used the phone.
Now that Xiao Xu called, Lu Qin hesitated for a moment, but still answered the phone.
Although he left without saying goodbye in his previous life, leaving her alone to struggle in life, she did not blame Xiao Xu.
After all, it was not easy for everyone at that time, and just being able to survive was good enough. She and Xiao Xu were not officially married, and his family took care of her a lot, so she was actually very grateful to Xiao Xu.
But she wanted too much in this life. She wanted to live a good life and survive. Moreover, after eight years, her feelings for Xiao Xu had disappeared in her hard work.
Nothing has happened in this life yet, and some things are better off not happening.
"Hello?"
"Xiao Qin?" Xiao Xu's voice came from the phone. Although he called her name affectionately, Lu Qin felt a little strange.
"Xiao Xu? What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"
"Why didn't you tell me you resigned? I heard from Sister Liu that you moved. Where did you move to? Did something happen at home? Why didn't you tell me? Is there anything I can't help with?"
Xiao Xu was obviously a little anxious, and his series of questions made Lu Qin feel helpless.
"Don't worry, I just feel tired and need a change of scenery. Everything is fine at home. Thank you for your concern."
There was no sound on the phone. It was obvious that Xiao Xu was silent and didn't know how to start.
"Xiao Qin, what's wrong with you?" Xiao Xu asked, hearing the indifference in Lu Qin's tone.
"Nothing, really." Lu Qin had actually let it go a long time ago. After thinking for a moment, he said, "The snow outside is getting heavier. You should buy more food so you don't have to go out to buy it in such a cold weather."
Xiao Xu was silent again: "Xiao Qin, did I do something wrong? Tell me."
"It's really nothing, Xiao Xu, you must have misunderstood."
"But you suddenly left without saying goodbye, and you were so cold all of a sudden...Xiao Qin, I know you like me too. This is the first time I've been so close to a girl, and I don't know what to do. I don't even dare to tell you that I like you, so...if I did anything wrong, can you tell me?"
This time it was Lu Qin's turn to remain silent.
She couldn't possibly tell Xiao Xu that her love for him was a thing of her past life, right?
In the end, Lu Qin didn't say anything. She didn't expect Xiao Xu to confess to her in this life, and she was a little overwhelmed.
Didn't you say that you would only focus on your career and not fall in love in this life?
However, Xiao Xu really had no bad intentions. If he asked them to prepare earlier, it would be a way to repay their family for taking care of him in his previous life.
So Lu Qin told Xiao Xu that she had moved to Rongcheng.
The consequence is...
Early the next morning, while Lu Qin was having breakfast, he received a message from Xiao Xu that he had arrived in Rongcheng.
…
Lu Qin held her forehead with her hand. What was Xiao Xu's trick?
Lu Qin had no choice but to take a taxi to the airport to pick up Xiao Xu.
Xiao Xu looked weathered, obviously having taken a midnight flight to Rongcheng after receiving the news.
Many flights have been canceled recently due to heavy snow, but fortunately this one was not canceled.
"Why are you here? Today is Thursday. Did you ask for leave from work?"
Xiao Xu stared at Lu Qin.
He felt that Lu Qin had changed a little.
It’s not because she cut her waist-length hair into ear-length short hair.
This was the haircut Lu Qin had gotten after arriving in Rongcheng. Growing long hair was too much trouble, and washing it in the apocalypse was even harder, so she opted for a neater haircut.
But her short hair makes her baby face look more like a child.
"I'm on a business trip and haven't returned yet to report for leave. It's okay. I just haven't seen you for a few days and I want to see you."
Lu Qin coughed awkwardly twice and said perfunctorily, "Of course not."
When they returned to the city, most of the shops on the street were closed. They walked around in the cold wind but couldn't find a place to sit.
Finally they found a bus stop and sat down.
"You can see that the weather has been bad recently. You'd better go back early. It's not good for you to run out alone." Lu Qin could only persuade him.
Xiao Xu looked at the girl in front of him and was a little excited: "Xiao Qin... I really like you. I'm sorry, I was impulsive. When I received your call yesterday, the only thought in my mind was to see you and tell you that I like you."
"Uh..." Why didn't she remember Xiao Xu confessing to her so bluntly in her previous life? "So you saw it too. I'm really fine. I'm fine. You should rest assured."
"Then...will you agree to be my girlfriend?"
"Can I think about it for two days and then give you an answer?" Lu Qin stared at Xiao Xu's bright eyes. She didn't dare to refuse directly and could only evade.
"Okay. I'll wait for you."
Even though he didn't get the answer he wanted, Xiao Xu still felt very happy that he was not directly rejected.
“Gurgle——”
Suddenly, an inopportune voice came from Xiao Xu.
He was a little embarrassed. He hadn't eaten anything since last night. He was in a hurry to catch the plane and was almost tired and hungry.
Lu Qin was a little amused: "Let's go back to my house. My mom has probably made lunch. The restaurants outside are closed, so don't despise your own food."
Hearing Lu Qin say that she would take him home, Xiao Xu was very happy. He didn't even have the nerve to complain: "No, Auntie's cooking must be delicious."
Lu Qin took the opportunity to persuade him again: "Alas, the price of vegetables has been getting more and more expensive recently. I really don't know what kind of weather it will be. When you go back, tell your parents and ask them to buy more food at home."
"Yeah." Xiao Xu was curious when Lu Qin mentioned this for the second time. "Xiao Qin, did you hear something? My parents are also buying food recently and even fired the nanny."
"I..." Lu Qin couldn't say that she knew what would happen next, so she could only say, "It's nothing. Everyone is buying all kinds of food. Supermarkets have purchase limits, so it's definitely a good idea to buy some to take home."
Xiao Xu disagreed somewhat: "I remember when we were kids, there was a flu. My childhood friend's family bought ten boxes of salt for us, and they haven't finished it in ten years."
Ah, this is true.
Lu Qin couldn't refute it. She couldn't say that this time it was true, right?
But hearing that Xiao Xu's parents had made preparations made me feel a little relieved. Remembering that in his previous life, Xiao Xu's parents had sent him to a certain base, it seemed they had paid a heavy price. So, their family should have enough supplies.
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