Li Shuyue heard his daughter say that her transfer was all done with Ye Ming's help. He coughed twice uneasily and said dullly: "Wenwen, this young man has helped you so much, so you should give him something to express your gratitude. Please express our gratitude. Otherwise, go to your uncle and ask him to borrow another 20,000 yuan. Tell him that you will soon be transferred to the provincial TV station. The provincial TV station has high wages and good benefits. His money will be returned to him soon. I estimate that if your uncle heard that you would be transferred to the provincial TV station, he would lend you some more money. The reason why he stopped borrowing money a few days ago is because I'm afraid you won't be able to go through the transfer procedures and repay the money he borrowed,"
Li Wen shook her head and said, "Dad, don't worry about this. Just rest and take care of your illness. I don't want to borrow money from anyone anymore. The feeling of being rejected and looked down upon is really uncomfortable." This time I finally saw it: no matter how good a relative or friend is, as long as I mention borrowing money, the family ties and friendship will change and people will look down on me. Besides, Mr. Ye will not ask for my money. Well, if I gave him money, not only would he think I was tacky, but I would also feel embarrassed. However, he promised me: Come to our house for dinner tomorrow at noon. At that time, you and your mother only need to say a few words to him. Just a word of thanks is enough. As for how to repay his kindness, I will naturally have my own way."
When she talked about "repaying his kindness", Li Wen's face turned red again, and at the same time, her heart started beating "bang bang" uncontrollably...
Yi Su'e saw that her daughter's face became redder and redder when talking about Ye Ming, her expression became more and more shy, and her heart became more suspicious, so she pulled Li Wen into a bedroom and asked quietly: "Wenwen, Tell me: did you fall in love with that young man named Ye Ming and did he help you because he also liked you?"
Li Wen didn't expect that her mother would ask this question so directly. She was a little flustered for a while. She hiccupped for a long time before lowering her head and whispering: "Mom, what are you talking about? Mr. Ye has a girlfriend, and I I found out: Sister Xia Chuchu also likes him. How could he like me? He helped me purely out of friendship. He is a brave and courageous person who has helped many people."
Yi Su'e stared at her crimson cheeks and asked persistently: "I don't care if he likes you or not. Just answer me now: do you like that young man? Don't think that your mother is old and can't see what's on your mind." , you are my daughter, don’t I know you well? When you and Xiao Su confirmed your relationship, I didn’t find you with such a happy expression,"
Li Wen was told something central by her mother. She didn't know how to answer her for a moment, and she didn't want to deny that she liked Ye Ming, so she lowered her head and remained silent.
Seeing that she had stopped talking under her questioning, Yi Su'e knew that her guess was correct, so she sighed and said, "Wenwen, I really don't want you to go from one extreme to another. Mom knows You don't like Xiao Su, but you have always been indifferent to him. Your father and I were always worried about your attitude. Now, you have fallen in love with a boy, but now he has a girlfriend, and there is also an older boy. Celebrities are also chasing him. Tell me yourself: What advantages do you have compared with his girlfriend and Xia Chuchu? Can you compete with them? If you don't win the competition, my mother advises you to do it before you get stuck. , quickly retreat and don’t let yourself get hurt. Your dad and I only have you as our daughter. We all hope that you can find a good boyfriend, start a happy family, and live a peaceful and down-to-earth life. I don’t want to see that. You're emotionally hurt, do you understand what mom means?"
Li Wen remained silent for a long time before she raised her head, with tears in her eyes, and whispered: "Mom, I didn't say I wanted to be his boyfriend or marry him, but I just like him. Even if I love him, I can't control it even if I want to. In my whole life, I have never had such feelings for a boy. To tell you the truth: I have never liked Su Han, let alone love him. Don't worry, I am a person with self-control and I will deal with it in my own way."
Yi Su'e knew that her daughter looked weak on the surface, but was extremely strong on the inside. She was also very self-controlled, talented and capable. She was very organized and methodical in doing things. She basically didn't have to worry about them as parents. , it has a bit of a "poor man's child becomes a master early" flavor.
Therefore, she didn't say anything anymore. She just asked what vegetables she should buy to entertain Ye Ming tomorrow and asked him if he wanted to drink.
Li Wen said: "I have had several meals with him and I know his taste and favorite dishes, so you don't have to worry about buying food. I will buy it myself early tomorrow morning. He especially likes to eat distiller's grain fish." , and this is your specialty dish. Just fry it for lunch tomorrow. Also, he drinks a lot. He may have to buy two bottles of good wine to prepare tomorrow."
Because Ye Ming agreed to come to his home at 10:30 in the morning, so at 10:20, Li Wen rushed to the entrance of the alley in the family area of the cotton spinning factory, craned her neck and looked around, hoping for Ye Ming. Ming come quickly.
In just a few minutes, a taxi stopped at the entrance of the alley. Ye Ming got out of the car and said a little surprised: "Wenwen, you are still standing here waiting for me. I know your home."
Li Wen's cheeks turned red, she smiled sweetly, and whispered: "You just walked me to the door of my house. Today is the first time you have officially visited my house. Of course I have to come to greet you."
As she said that, she glanced at the two bottles of Maotai liquor and the two boxes of "Melatonin" that Ye Ming was holding in his hand. Knowing that he had bought them as gifts for his parents, she was very touched. At the same time, she felt very proud and happy. , but complained: "Mr. Ye, you came to my house for a meal, but you bought so many gifts. How can I be embarrassed? The money you spent is enough for several people to have a big meal in a mid-range hotel. If I had known this, I might as well have asked you to invite me to the hotel for dinner,"
Ye Ming chuckled and said: "Our new rule is that when you visit your elders for the first time, you must bring a gift, otherwise it will be considered rude. Wenwen, please don't be polite to me. It's so trivial. That’s all,”
Li Wen walked over, took the two boxes of melatonin from his hand, and walked side by side into the alley with him.
Along the way, neighbors and acquaintances kept greeting Li Wen and looking at Ye Ming with surprised and curious eyes. Some aunts who were familiar with Li Wen's parents smiled and asked Li Wen if she was bringing her boyfriend with her today. When they came to the door and asked this question, they kept winking at Li Wen, and then nuzzled at Ye Ming, and then secretly gave a thumbs up, indicating that Li Wen was much better than the boy last time.