In the evening, as dusk fell, there were bursts of laughter and laughter from time to time in the restaurant. The news of Zhong Xiaoqin's salary increase obviously made both Zhong's father and Zhong's mother extremely happy, so much so that Zhong's mother made an exception and let Zhong's mother drink a glass of wine.
"That's probably it!"
Zhong Xiaoqin vividly described the salary increase process to her parents. During this period, she would look at Li Jie aside from time to time, with a smile on her lips and a light in her eyes.
This scene happened to be captured by Zhong's father and Zhong's mother, which made them even more happy. Originally, they were worried about the quarrel between the young couple.
However, now it seems that if nothing else is said, just looking at their daughter's eyes is enough to make them put aside their worries.
They enjoyed this meal very happily, not only because their daughter was recognized for the salary increase, but more importantly because the relationship between the young couple returned to normal.
Well worth the trip!
Zhong Mu was very lucky to have come here today, otherwise they would have been secretly speculating for how long.
"Xiaoqin, what are you thinking now?"
Near the end, Zhong Mu asked a question without leaving any trace. She asked mainly to test her daughter's mind and to see what Xiaoqin was thinking.
In the future, should I focus on work or something else?
If the daughter wants to immerse herself in the career development, then after a period of time, she will have to play the drums, work is work, and she still needs to pay attention to her life.
Like having a child or something.
Children are the lubricant between families and couples. They can not only maintain the relationship between husband and wife and enhance the cohesion of the family, but also bring the relationship between parents-in-law closer.
In addition, children can also inspire the young couple's ambition and sense of responsibility.
However, the last child had just passed away unexpectedly, so this was obviously not the best time to bring up this topic.
Zhong's mother thought to herself that it might be a good thing for her daughter to concentrate on work during this period. When her job is stable, the time will be almost there, and it will not be too late to bring it up then.
Zhong Xiaoqin didn't expect that. She glanced at Li Jie subconsciously and said, "Hey, I plan to work hard and keep up my efforts to strive for appreciation at the end of the year!"
If it were her before, she would not have dared to say such 'bold words', but it's different now, she thinks she can do it!
Because she has a ‘backer’!
This backer was none other than the man sitting next to her.
Although Zhong Xiaoqin has unconsciously regarded Li Jie as her "backer", she has always been slow to react and has not yet realized what this means.
Obviously, she has subconsciously regarded the man next to her as her 'husband', but she hasn't noticed it yet.
If someone had reminded her at this time, she would probably be able to immediately react to her feelings, but Father Zhong and Mother Zhong, who did not know the inside story, were obviously not among them.
Because in their eyes, it is natural for a wife to rely on her husband. What is there to say?
This is a perfectly normal thing!
However, even if there is no reminder from outsiders, this day will not be too far away. After all, Zhong Xiaoqin is just a slow reaction, not an emotional idiot.
"Okay! You are ambitious! Come on!"
Father Zhong, who had not closed his mouth during the whole process, extended his thumb in praise and immediately expressed his gratitude.
"If you achieve this goal this year, during the Chinese New Year, my father will sponsor us and our family will go on a trip together. We will go to your favorite beach. You can choose any place at home or abroad! Invite your mother-in-law when the time comes."
Zhong Xiaoqin's eyes lit up, her heart became more motivated, and she nodded with a smile.
"Then it's a deal!"
Father Zhong said categorically: "It's a deal!"
Seeing that the father and daughter were about to high-five each other, Mother Zhong took the initiative to interrupt.
"Okay! Okay! Traveling is all about traveling. There are no conditions or conditions. Listen to me. No matter what the situation is, our family will go out together this year. We will discuss it with my mother-in-law via video chat later to see where she wants to go.
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As night fell, Father Zhong and Mother Zhong, who were full of wine and food, walked home contentedly. When they left, Father Zhong sang a tune from the last century.
"Chen Yu, where does your mother like to play?"
Zhong Xiaoqin finished washing the dishes, walked out of the kitchen, shook the water drops on her hands and asked Li Jie who was feeding the fish.
"It will be all right."
After feeding the last handful of fish food, Li Jie clapped his hands.
Mother Chen is a typical Chinese mother. She has worked hard for most of her life just to provide a better life for her children. She works hard and never complains. Even after she has passed the age of knowing her destiny, she still does not forget to make money and wants to subsidize her children. Even if the children do not want it, the money will be enough.
It is enough for her to live on her own without burdening her children.
Therefore, for her, it is not about where to play, but who to play with. As long as she goes out with her children, even to a small town near her home, she will be extremely happy.
However, after hearing these words, Zhong Xiaoqin became sulky. You can call it whatever you want. It's a bit too perfunctory. This is your mother. You can do whatever you want. What if she doesn't like the place where she goes and isn't used to it?
?
"snort!"
Li Jie heard this strange snort and glanced at Zhong Xiaoqin again. Seeing the expression on her face, he immediately understood that this little girl was wrong again. At this time, he was not sure how to arrange himself.
"Zhong Xiaoqin, sometimes, I think you are quite smart."
'That is!'
Zhong Xiaoqin raised her chin slightly when she heard this, with a look of pride on her face. However, Li Jie's next words made her face collapse.
"But sometimes I find that you are really stupid."
"Chen! Yu!"
Zhong Xiaoqin clenched her fists and said angrily.
"If you don't explain it clearly to me today, huh..."
"Look, you're in a hurry now." Li Jie shrugged and spread his hands: "You don't even think about it. With my mother's frugal temperament, how could she say that she wanted to go out to play? If I went to mention it, I would probably have to ask for it.
She complained about it."
"Of course, it will be different if you pick it up. Then she will definitely agree and pack her luggage happily."
"Hey, that's right!"
Zhong Xiaoqin's eyes curved into crescent shapes, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help raising. Then she suddenly realized that the reason why Mrs. Chen, who had always been frugal, must be happy was because she was her 'daughter-in-law'.
However, now that she is no longer Chen's mother's 'daughter-in-law', her answer just now was a disguised admission of her 'daughter-in-law' status.
None of this is the key. The key is that I seem to be quite comfortable with this identity!
‘This? How is it possible!!!’
'He and I have divorced.'
'Why did I think that?'
Thinking of this, Zhong Xiaoqin couldn't help but raise her head and glance at the smiling Li Jie. The two looked at each other, and Zhong Xiaoqin immediately looked away like a frightened rabbit.