Cheng Hui swore and was caught on the spot by Cheng Jiu.
He gave a casual glance and said, "Don't let me hear such words again."
Cheng Hui held the phone and shrank his neck, timidly saying, "No, no. I won't say it again."
Cheng Hui, who had been scolded, scolded He Chuan on wechat, telling him to withdraw his message immediately. He Chuan was also humble and sent her a smiling face, asking her, "Your brother is going to the Xin family?"
Yes. '
Are you going too? '
"Go." '
What are you going to do? '
"Watch the fun." '
...
Before Cheng Jiu came, Lady Cheng had prepared gifts for him to take along, so as not to go to someone else's home and end up empty-handed.
Cheng Hui hopped and skipped behind him, smiling and saying, "Brother, how are you going to call someone when you go in later? What should I call?"
"Whatever I shout, shout along."
"Isn't that not good? If you call my father-in-law and mother-in-law, will I follow suit?" "
Cheng Jiu slapped her forehead and said, "Why be so smart? Don't cause me any trouble."
"Ok. I'll ring the doorbell."
It was a little past two o 'clock. Mother Xin was taking a nap in her room when she was woken up by a knock on the door. She turned over and got up, saying, "What's up?"
"Madam, there are guests coming."
Who will come at this time? You go and pour tea to entertain me first. I'll be down later.
"Ok, madam."
...
While waiting for the aunt of the Xin family to go upstairs, Cheng Hui touched her hands everywhere and looked around, exclaiming in admiration, "Why is the Xin family different from what I thought? There are so many valuable things in the house. This vase looks very old. It seems so valuable."
She looked as if she had never seen the market before, just like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.
Cheng Jiu sat on the sofa and scolded her, "If you can't sit properly, go home now."
"You're so fierce. I just looked around and found it strange."
This isn't your home. Be polite.
Cheng Hui sighed and said, "Brother, your wings have grown strong and your arms are turning outward. I'm so sad and heartbroken. I want to confide in Brother He Chuan."
The aunt came downstairs and said, "Sorry, wait a moment. Our wife will be downstairs soon."
Don't worry, don't worry. We can wait. Oh, by the way, auntie, is Sister Xinggan at home?
Auntie said with a smile, "Miss left home this morning. She's not at home now. Only our wife is."
"Ah?" Isn't Sister Xin here? Cheng Hui stood up excitedly, "You left home in the morning?" Where have you been?
The young lady has gone to work and won't be back until evening. Are you here to look for the young lady?
Cheng Jiu stood up and said, "Where does she work?"
I don't know about this. You should ask our wife.
Cheng Hui stole a glance at Cheng Jiu, leaned close to him and whispered, "Why did you come over without asking if he was at home? Brother, you are too confused."
Cheng Jiu was too lazy to pay any attention to Cheng Hui. At this moment, Xin Mu came downstairs and saw a man and a woman in the living room. She immediately recognized who they were.
...
Xin Gan reported to Song Chen's company for work on her first day. She even skipped the interview because Song Chen had directly brought her into the company. She had originally intended to go through the process, but after Song Chen came to the company and said so, she was directly exempted.
Xin Gan was already lacking in confidence. After Song Chen directly skipped this process, she was led by the HR manager to write the employment agreement. Fortunately, the agreement was for the probation period and not a formal employment agreement.
After signing the agreement, the HR manager said, "After signing the agreement, I'll go and ask Mr. Song how he arranges your work. There's nothing to do today. You go back this afternoon and come back to work officially next Monday."
She was about to go back after signing the agreement when she was called over by Song Chen to have lunch together. Song Chen briefly explained the company's rules and regulations and especially reminded her, "Don't feel pressured. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come to me. We are all family. You can speak your mind directly."
"Brother-in-law, thank you for your trouble."
"No need. It's just a matter of raising your hand."
Song Chen smiled slightly and said, "I feel you're not very happy?"
"No, it's just a little unaccustomed."
It's normal. You just graduated. I went through the same. Don't worry. If you have any questions later, you can come and ask me directly. If you have any troubles in your relationship, you can tell your cousin. I'm not as professional in this regard as your cousin.
Xin Gan smiled and said, "OK. Thank you, brother-in-law."
There's nothing much to do this afternoon. You go back first. The HR department has asked you to officially start working next Monday. It's very sunny now. If you feel too hot, you can go to the nearby mall for a stroll or I'll have a driver come and take you home.
"Don't bother. I still want to buy some books and just go for a stroll. Brother-in-law, you don't need to worry about me. I'll just go back by myself."
"Ok. If there's anything, just contact by phone."
"Ok."
Song Chen left after finishing his meal. After he left, Xin Gan, like a deflated ball, lay on the table sighing, feeling extremely powerless.
It was only a little past one o 'clock after she finished her meal. She went to the nearby shopping mall for a stroll and finally went to the library to read for a while. Not long after, she received a call from home. It was from her aunt.
Miss, are you at work?
What's the matter? What's wrong?
There are guests at home. Madam wants you to come back.
Who is the guest?
"Madam didn't say it was a man and a woman, both very young. Oh, the girl is even younger, looking around seventeen or eighteen years old, like a high school student." "
Xin Gan guessed that it might be someone like her father's friend or something. Since she was fine, she told her aunt to go back now.
When Xin Gan got home, she saw a strange car at the door. It was a local brand, but she couldn't recognize whose car it was. So she walked into the house. Before reaching the living room, she heard Xin's mother's voice.
Mother Xin had sharp eyes. Seeing Xin Gan back, she hurriedly called her over.
Xin Gan walked into the living room and only saw a man sitting on the sofa, showing the back of his head. His neat short hair and figure made her think she had mistaken him. She was stunned for a few seconds and then walked over.
Xin Xin, look. Who is this? Mother Xin's joy was written all over her face. She pulled Xin Gan enthusiastically and asked, "Do you recognize who this is?"
Cheng Jiu stood up, tall and straight, a head taller than her. He was dressed rather formally today. The clothes he was wearing weren't borrowed from He Chuan. He had his own formal attire, but he was used to wearing camouflage uniforms and really wasn't used to wearing tight-fitting suits and shirts. However, today was a special day after all. It was his first official visit to the Xin family, and he didn't want to leave a bad impression on the other party. I was just wearing a black shirt, which was rather casual.
Xin Gan went to work today. She was dressed rather formally, in a form-fitting little black dress with a white-collar look. She had just come back and was very hot outside. There was a little sweat on her forehead and the hair at her hairline was a bit moist. She had also put on makeup. The allergy on her face seemed to have improved a lot, and it was even less noticeable with makeup on. She looked somewhat stunned and didn't know what to do as she looked at him.
He smiled and looked down. He saw a pair of straight and well-proportioned long legs showing on the small side of her little black dress. She had not been back in Yongcheng for long, and her complexion had become a little fairer.
During her time on North Island, she basically wore long-sleeved shirts and long pants and seldom wore skirts. However, the loess everywhere on North Island was not suitable for wearing such skirts either.
"Why..." Xin Gan looked at him in a daze.
It was still Cheng Hui who chimed in: "Sister Xin!" Why don't you look at me!
Xin Gan pursed her lips. For a moment, she wasn't sure if she was happy or not. She was indeed very surprised to see Cheng Jiu, and she never expected him to come to her home. In the next second, she immediately felt that there must be no good thing for him to come to her home.
Cheng Hui sat obediently on the swing aside, waving at Xin Gan.
Sitting together at this moment, there was a bit of a subtle awkwardness in the atmosphere. Xin Mu had only had a brief chat with Cheng Jiu just now, and she had a good impression of him. So Xin Gan came back now. She specially gave the space to the two of them and made an excuse to go to the kitchen to make some snacks.
It had been a while since they last met. Cheng Jiu felt something was different about her, but he couldn't put it into words.
The two of them still felt uncomfortable sitting idly. It was Cheng Jiu who broke the silence first and said, "Are you allergic now?"
"Well, it's almost done."
"Um." Cheng Jiu's gaze fell upon her. He said, "I just heard from Auntie that you've found a job?"
"Found it. I'll start working next Monday."
Cheng Jiu nodded and asked, "What are you doing?"
My position is... Xin Gan promptly stopped speaking, raised her eyes to glance at him and said, "Why did you suddenly come back?" Is the team on holiday?
"No." Cheng Jiu suppressed his smile and said seriously, "If you don't come back soon, your wife will have run away."
...
Mother Xin was really preparing afternoon tea in the kitchen. Afraid that the aunt might disturb the two people in the living room while they were talking, she secretly called the aunt into the kitchen to give her a hand.
The two people in the living room were silent for a while. Xin Gan's ears turned a little red as she said, "How long will it be before you come back?"
Soon. I'll leave very soon.
How fast is "very soon?"
What about you? When do you expect me to leave?
It's another routine.
Xin Gan didn't reply. He averted his gaze and, in order to divert his attention, drank a cup of tea.
She finished a cup and placed the empty cup on the tea tray, not planning to fill it up. Cheng Jiu saw this, stretched out his hand to take the teapot, filled her cup with tea, and then put it aside, saying, "It will rain heavily in a few days. Remember to take an umbrella when you go out. Also, don't wear such high heels. It's not safe."
Xin Gan looked down at the high heels she was wearing. They were quite high, but wasn't that normal? She shrank her legs, feeling that in front of him, she had no cover at all, which made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
"I see. Thank you."
These days have indeed been very muggy and hot. The sun is also shining brightly, but there is always a very dull smell in the air, which is exactly a sign before the approaching storm.
Xin Gan couldn't help but recall the time when she first arrived on Beiyu Island. She fell ill with a fever. Cheng Jiu took her to see a doctor. On the way back, the two of them watched the night and discussed the weather.
On second thought, Cheng Jiu gradually developed some differences towards her at that time, but she couldn't quite put her finger on exactly where.
She dared not think any further. Some things couldn't be delved into.
...
Xin Mu prepared some snacks and let them all taste them. Xin Gan brought them to Cheng Hui. When Cheng Hui saw the food, he couldn't take a step forward and kept praising Xin Mu. Her mouth was so sweet that Xin Mu couldn't stop smiling.
In the afternoon, it was almost time. Cheng Jiu was about to leave. Mother Xin hurriedly asked Xin Gan to see him off.
Xin Gan saw the two of them off to the door. Cheng Jiu was also standing at the door and didn't rush to get in the car. Cheng Hui was also sensible and immediately took the car keys and got in first to wait.
Because Cheng Jiu still had something to say to Xin Gan.
Xin Gan looked at him, smiled politely and said, "Is there anything else?"
Cheng Jiu said, "I'm leaving tomorrow."
Xin Gan let out an "ah" sound. A few seconds later, she realized that he was answering her question just now.
Then I wish you a pleasant journey.
There was no one else around now. Cheng Jiu curled his lips, grabbed her arm and pulled it over, asking in a low voice, "Why do I feel that you have grown so distant from me?"
Xin Gan pressed her hands against his chest and shook her head, saying no.
What's that?
She refused to say, "Nothing."
"Xin Gan, are you coming out tonight?"
What?
Cheng Jiu patiently repeated, "Come out tonight. I'll give you the address. Come and find me."
"..." Xin Gan looked at him as if facing a formidable enemy, unable to believe it.
Cheng Jiu said softly, "Don't be afraid of me. I'm not scary. I just want to be alone with you for a while. If you don't come, I don't mind climbing the wall to your room to find you."
After he finished speaking, he let go of his hand and turned to leave.
Xin Gan stood still for a while, his mind empty and somewhat blank.
And my heart was beating wildly long ago.