Although Li Jie said that he only needed to buy some fruit, Tang Li still bought a lot of things, with both big and small bags full.
Moreover, she refused to let Li Jie help and insisted on carrying it herself.
When visiting your home for the first time, etiquette is still required.
After entering the corridor, seeing the destination getting closer and closer, Tang Li felt increasingly uneasy.
She was really nervous.
"Oh, this is Xiao Tang. You came here as soon as you came. Why did you bring so many things?"
Gao Mu welcomed Tang Li into the door with a smile on her face.
"Auntie, it's just some fruits and nutritional supplements."
Tang Li lowered her head, not daring to look at Gao Mu because Gao Mu's eyes were too intense.
Tang Li is dressed simply today, and she looks like the kind of person who knows how to live at home.
She had permed her hair before, but she straightened it a few days ago.
She straightened her hair not because she knew in advance that she was going to visit today, but because she found that 'Gao Qiang' didn't seem to like wavy hairstyles too much.
On the other side, Gao Mu looked more and more satisfied.
This girl is tall, has an upright appearance, and looks very well-behaved. At first glance, she looks like a gentle woman.
It is said that the girl used to be a professional Go player, but later retired and went to Shanghai to study at a prestigious university in Shanghai.
She is beautiful and well-educated, and is definitely more than enough for her own son.
"You are interested."
Ever since Tang Li came in, the smile on Gao Mu's face hadn't stopped. She was serving tea and water. After working for a while, she put on her apron again and explained.
"You sit down for a while, the food will be ready soon."
"Auntie, can I come over and help you?"
As soon as she saw Gao's mother heading towards the kitchen, Tang Li quickly stood up and followed Gao's mother to the kitchen.
"No, no, there's no point in letting guests cook."
Gao Mu waved her hands repeatedly, how dare she cook for the first time someone came to her house.
Now Xiao Tang and his son are still in a relationship between boyfriend and girlfriend, which is inappropriate.
"It's okay, Auntie, I often cook when I'm at home."
Tang Li smiled, rolled up her sleeves, walked to the pool, and started processing the ingredients she would use later.
Seeing this, Gao Mu no longer refused.
Anyway, all the hard vegetables have been prepared in advance, and the rest is some stir-fry. The vegetables have basically been cut, with only a few potatoes left uncut.
After they left, only Li Jie and Dad Gao were left in the living room.
"Son, how far have you developed with this girl?"
When speaking, Dad Gao lowered his voice and glanced in the direction of the kitchen from time to time.
The Gao family's house is not big, and sound insulation is almost never considered in the old house. If you speak too loudly, you will definitely hear it in the kitchen.
"We have known each other for a long time. We were interested in each other before, but it was not until yesterday that we confirmed our relationship."
Li Jie answered Gao's father's question truthfully. There was nothing to hide about this kind of thing.
"Well."
Hearing this, Father Gao was stunned for a moment.
"The relationship was only confirmed yesterday?"
He said this very quietly, more like talking to himself.
We confirmed the relationship yesterday and brought it back today?
This...is this too hasty?
Li Jie smiled slightly. He heard the surprise in Gao's father's words, so he explained.
"She and I are serious, not joking. If nothing else happens, we will probably get married next year."
"Getting married next year?"
Father Gao exclaimed, "Isn't it too fast?"
"It's not too fast, it's just a matter of time when the relationship comes."
Li Jie smiled and said calmly.
"By the way, after the Chinese New Year, I plan to buy a house. This house will be used as a wedding room."
Although you earn the money yourself, buying a house is definitely a big event for a family, and it is still necessary to notify it.
"Forehead……"
Hearing this, Father Gao opened his mouth, then closed it again after a while.
Whatever.
When your children are older, they earn their own money, so just let them do whatever they want.
Besides, getting married is not a bad thing.
If they get married earlier, they can have grandchildren sooner.
It's good to help take care of the children while they are still young.
"Fine."
After a long while, Father Gao nodded nervously.
"But you have to talk to your mother about this and ask her opinion."
"Well, I'll tell her later."
In fact, it is no longer important to ask Gao Mu's opinion. Judging from Gao Mu's performance just now, she must be extremely satisfied with this daughter-in-law.
Today's meal is definitely the happiest meal Gao's father and mother have eaten this year. Even if the New Year has not arrived and the New Year's Eve dinner has not been eaten, the result will not change in any way.
Nine p.m.
After sending Tang Li away, Gao Mu realized that her face was a little stiff. After realizing it, Gao Mu rubbed her face and gave orders.
"Lao Gao, Lao Gao, go and boil some hot water. I want to apply it on my face."
"Put it on your face?"
Father Gao walked a few steps and came closer, with doubts on his face.
Seeing his wife rubbing his face, Gao's father understood.
This is a lot of laughter.
"Ha ha."
Thinking of this, Father Gao couldn't help laughing.
However, when he smiled, he suddenly realized that his face seemed a little stiff.
"Go quickly."
"Okay, okay, okay, I'll go right away."
Father Gao rubbed his cheeks and walked into the kitchen humming a tune.
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The next day.
Li Jie and Tang Li went to the Chess Academy together. Strictly speaking, this was Li Jie's first formal visit to the leadership of the Chess Academy.
The leaders of the Chess Academy also attached great importance to his visit. All the leaders in Beijing were present and a small welcome ceremony was held.
After getting familiar with each other, while the leaders were all around, the Chess Academy officially awarded the honorary certificate to Li Jie.
Time quickly came to noon, and Li Jie and the leaders of the chess academy had a light meal in the cafeteria box.
It's a casual meal, but it's actually no worse than a big hotel outside.
After all, it is a private dish prepared by the chef, and the taste is indeed not bad.
During the banquet, it was natural to exchange cups and cups. When the atmosphere was heightened, the leader of the chess academy took advantage of the situation and made an invitation.
Li Jie came here with good intentions and agreed after a little refusal.
Afterwards, the two parties briefly discussed the details, and the matter was settled at the dinner table.
The result is probably that Li Jie will be hired by the chess academy as an honorary coach of the chess academy. He will not occupy the staff, have free working hours, and receive a monthly salary of 3,000.
If you are a sparring partner, the appearance fee will be charged separately.
Of course, the appearance fee is not very expensive, one hundred and one round.
Letting a world champion serve as a sparring partner for only 100 yuan is a completely ridiculous price.
After finalizing this matter, Li Jie finally had a serious job.
After the Chinese New Year, Li Jie officially started working. He rushed to the chess court at ten o'clock every morning and got off work at seven or eight o'clock in the evening.
Fortunately, Qiyuan is in charge of food, so lunch and dinner are eaten in the cafeteria.
From ten o'clock in the morning to eight o'clock in the evening, Li Jie can probably play five or six games. If you include the fixed monthly salary of 3,000, his daily income is six to seven hundred.
Six to seven hundred a day, twenty thousand a month, in 2008, this was definitely a high salary.