In the elegant private room of the restaurant, the interview atmosphere gradually came to an end.
Qi Mingyue may have been touched by a certain topic, and a blush appeared on her cheeks. She mustered up the courage and asked softly but expectantly:
"Teacher He, as a Chinese son or daughter, starting a family and starting a career has been an important part of our culture since ancient times. You have reached an admirable height in your career, so what do you hope for in your future partner?
Or, do you already have someone you like and would you like to share this joy with us?"
"Hey, hey! That's too much!" Li Jianjian stopped him dissatisfied.
She has indeed regarded Ling Xiao and He Ziqiu as her real brothers since she was a child, but as she grows older, sometimes she suddenly feels that such a good brother has been taken away by another woman, and the person she loves most in the future will no longer be her.
Yes, then...wuwuwu, I want to cry.
In short, it makes him sad to think of another woman to worry about!
Qi Mingyue didn't seem to notice the subtle emotional fluctuations of her best friend, and continued to ask: "Teacher He, to be honest, it's not just me, many of your female fans are full of curiosity about this."
He Ziqiu frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, his tone was calm and sincere: "If I have to find a female companion, I actually don't know what kind of one I'm looking for.
And actually, I have a lot of things to do now, and I feel that adding the role of a partner in my life is not my current top priority. I also don’t have enough time to accompany her shopping and chatting.”
In He Ziqiu's heart, to be honest, the married life he has seen around him so far is nothing that he yearns for. It is not as considerate as the 'intelligent cat-eared maid robot' he is building.
Of course, if you really want to find a wife, Li Jianjian would be a good choice. If you marry her, you can fulfill your long-held wish and add it to the Li family's household registration book. You can change your name to Li Ziqiu and truly become your father's son.
.
As soon as these words came out, the three women in the box exchanged surprised and slightly complicated looks, and for a moment, the air seemed to freeze.
"Teacher He, are you saying that even important things like passing on to future generations and continuing your career are not as important as the pursuit in your heart?" Qi Mingyue asked eagerly, with confusion and admiration shining in his eyes.
He Ziqiu turned around and looked through the window, as if looking at the distant sea of stars.
Then, he slowly said: "In this world, the wealth, women, rights, and money that most people pursue...are not even a speck of dust compared to the vastness of the sky and the earth, the boundless starry sky, and the ages.
There are more than 6 billion people in this world, and there are too many people who only care about immediate interests, but there are always people who look up to the stars."
These words made every girl present feel unprecedented shock and inferiority, but then their eyes rekindled hope and fighting spirit.
Yes, it is such a male god with a cosmic heart and lofty ambitions who deserves their all to protect and support, instead of watching him being seduced by some green tea bitch and letting any worldly dust contaminate his
Pure and noble.
It is our duty to save the male god!
It was half past three in the afternoon and He Ziqiu had just finished lunch.
He enjoyed this meal with great pleasure. Not only were Li Jianjian's various gags and topics enriched, but his two sisters also served him attentively, picking vegetables and peeling shrimps with meticulous care.
However, behind this enthusiasm, He Ziqiu clearly understood that either they were seeking money, or they had other agendas, or even deeper plans.
However, he did not reject others thousands of miles away. After all, isn’t the hard work he has been doing for so many years just for the improvement of the quality of life and the happiness of the soul?
If there are more tests, I can withstand it!
After the meal, He Ziqiu put down his chopsticks leisurely and called the waiter to prepare the bill.
The waiter smiled and bowed respectfully to tell: "Dear Mr. He, our general manager has given you special attention. It is our honor for you to dine in our restaurant for the first time as our distinguished guest, so this meal will be your honor."
You’re free of charge.”
He Ziqiu frowned slightly when he heard this. Over the years, he knew that "there is no free lunch" and there is no pie in the sky. Any seemingly priceless gift often has an unspeakable price hidden behind it.
For example, the elusive Le Ye suddenly came over one day and meowed perfunctorily, and even asked him to masturbate a few times out of mercy, then turned around and lost all his pocket money.
What a scam!
"No need, bring the bill and payment code together." His voice was low and powerful, which instantly made the originally relaxed atmosphere solemn, and even the whole room seemed to be depressed.
This majesty even made the waiter hurriedly leave like a frightened deer, and soon returned with the bill.
With a clear payment prompt: "Beep, the payment was successful, a total of 8888 yuan." He Ziqiu nodded with satisfaction, stood up and said, "Let's go."
This move made the three girls present sigh in relief.
Tang Can and Qi Mingyue exchanged a complicated look, then looked at Li Jianjian, feeling secretly in their hearts: No wonder He Ziqiu's calm and self-defeating temperament made Li Jianjian both attached to and afraid of him.
Qi Mingyue's heart was filled with ripples, and she thought to herself: If she could have such a handsome and rich boyfriend, even the occasional small "torture" would not be unacceptable, and she might even have some expectations.
Thinking of this, her cheeks turned slightly red and she bit her lips: "Sorry, I have to go to the toilet first."
When Li Jianjian saw this, he couldn't help but wonder: "Why does Yue Yue keep running to the toilet today? Is it because she has a bad stomach? Or is her aunt here?"
Tang Can shook his head and expressed confusion. The three of them had similar dates. They shouldn't be aunts. Could it be that they had too much water?
Li Jianjian pushed He Ziqiu: "It's all your fault. You were so serious just now. It scared the moon."
He Ziqiu looked innocent:???
suddenly.
In the hall, a fashionably dressed young woman with an anxious face held her child tightly and argued with the plump middle-aged man in front of her.
"Mr. Lin, what you are doing is a bit unreasonable, and even more unreasonable! I have rented your company's shop for almost 10 years. I have never been the first to pay the rent. It has never been delayed, and I have not paid any rent increase.
No complaints at all.
But now you suddenly say that you won’t rent it, what will happen to my family? And the clerks in the store will no longer be able to survive."
Mr. Lin looked embarrassed and sighed: "Sister, we all work part-time. Why don't I know your difficulties? But I have no choice. The head office has decided to cooperate with the government's smart city project to build a new smart business.
street.
I once suggested that you pay 300,000 yuan for smart renovation and renovation to keep the store, but you didn't agree. Now, I can only sublet the store to merchants who are willing to cooperate with the renovation.
To be honest, I’m just a small manager, and I can’t disobey my orders.”
When the young woman heard this, a trace of despair flashed in her eyes, and she almost begged: "Mr. Lin, I really have no other choice. Can you please give me the contact information of your superior?"
Over the years, the business of physical clothing stores has been getting worse day by day. As you know, I have just spent all my savings to open an online store, and I am waiting for the promotion to bear fruit.
If the store is gone, I really don’t know how to face this family... Maybe, I can only take them with me..." Before he finished speaking, his eyes were filled with tears.
Mr. Lin curled his lips and said, "You don't have money to talk about!" He is an idiot if he gives out the boss's contact information. And whether this woman dies or not is none of his business, as long as it doesn't delay his monthly salary.
He was about to say a few perfunctory words, but his eyes were unexpectedly attracted by the people on the side. He quickly broke away from the young woman's hand and walked quickly towards He Ziqiu who had just left the restaurant. He greeted with a smile on his face: "Mr. He, what a coincidence that you are here too.
Is there something to eat?”
He Ziqiu smiled slightly and recognized this manager of a company whom he had met once before.
"Hello, Manager Lin."
The simple greeting made Manager Lin excited and his face turned red. He didn't expect that this industry giant could remember his name. He would have material to brag about with his wife and brothers when he went home tonight.
"Mr. He, Luzhou is such a big place, but we happened to meet together. Since it is such a coincidence, I just have a bottle of Moutai that I have collected for twenty years in my car. I would like to treat you to a drink. I wonder if you are free?"
Mr. Lin proposed with great expectation.
He Ziqiu shook his head gently: "No, I have something to do at home."
Although Mr. Lin felt sorry, he had no choice but to give up: "Okay, then I wish you a safe journey."
When watching He Ziqiu leave, when he noticed the three girls following He Ziqiu, Manager Lin couldn't help but reveal a hint of envy for the vitality of the young people in his eyes.
This is a young man who is in great health!
At this time, the young woman hurried over, saw He Ziqiu, and couldn't help but call out his name: "Zi Qiu."
She had not seen her son for so many years, but she still easily recognized him, because these days, whenever she turned on the TV and watched the news, there was basically a picture of her son on it, and it was difficult not to pay attention to it.
At this moment, Anna Mae's excitement and complexity were beyond words.
Seeing this, Mr. Lin asked cautiously: "Mr. He, you and this lady..."
He Ziqiu looked at Anna Mei, with a complicated look in his eyes, and finally nodded: "Well, she is a relative from my hometown, and we have a good relationship."
After saying that, he turned around and left, leaving Anna Mae's back fading away.
Anna Mae looked at her son's back, with mixed feelings in her heart. She raised and lowered her hands, but in the end she did not say the long-lost "I'm sorry".
At this moment, she really regretted it!
After Mr. Lin stood there and waved He Ziqiu away from a distance, he quickly ran over to Anna Mei who was in a daze and greeted him warmly.
"Hey, Sister He, by the way, your surname is also He. No wonder we are always related to He. Why didn't you...why didn't you tell me this earlier? I really don't have eyes to see Mount Tai, and I don't have eyes to see gold and jade.
Ha ha.
Well, the time is right, how about we go upstairs and chat about the store renovation plan while eating?" Mr. Lin said as he walked quickly towards Anna Mae who was thinking deeply, with a warm smile on his face.
Anna Mae was stunned for a moment, then nodded gently and agreed: "Okay."
Mr. Lin's eyes turned to the child next to He Mei, and he smiled more cordially: "Hey, this is Sister He's little baby, right? It's the first time we met, and my uncle said, here, give me a red envelope, for good luck!"
As he spoke, he quickly took out a red envelope from his pocket and gently placed it in the child's hand.
If you want to make progress in this life, you must have a few red envelopes and a few family heirlooms in your pocket. As we all know, small gifts in favors are often the lubricant that brings the relationship closer.
Anna Mei took the red envelope with a complicated smile: "This... is so polite." She thought to herself that if Mr. Lin knew the true relationship between her and Zi Qiu, I'm afraid this harmonious atmosphere would dissipate in an instant.
"You're welcome, you're welcome, that's right. Let's chat while we eat. I also remembered something. Our company has a special support policy for shop owners who encounter difficulties. Maybe we can help you." Mr. Lin took advantage of the situation and mentioned it.
And enthusiastic way.
I didn’t say it, but he has always been so kind-hearted!
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On the way home, the atmosphere in the car seemed particularly solemn. He Ziqiu sat in the front row, silent, and the entire space was shrouded in a layer of melancholy.
Li Jianjian and her two friends in the back row even felt the cold, their small bodies almost touching each other. They exchanged glances with each other and secretly speculated in their hearts.
Is this the cold brother? It’s so scary!
In the end, Li Jianjian mustered up the courage to break the silence: "Brother, that aunt just now, is she...?"
He Ziqiu's tone was calm, but there was an unnoticeable wave in it: "He Mei."
"Ah?!" When Li Jianjian heard this, his surprise was palpable, and he instantly understood why He Ziqiu was so abnormal.
The biological mother and child are so close, yet they feel like strangers. At this moment, my little brother must be feeling mixed emotions and pain that is hard to describe.
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Qi Mingyue felt the subtle changes in the surrounding atmosphere. She gently wanted to break the solemn atmosphere and asked with a bit of tentativeness:
"Hey, little brother, I heard that after your lecture at Princeton, many top universities have extended an olive branch to you, promising you a generous professorship, and are even willing to help solve visa and green card issues, and those benefits are better than
It is much higher than in China.
Did you not accept those invitations because you were worried about Jianjian?"
When He Ziqiu heard this, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and then he said warmly: "Let me tell you a story.
Back then, when the famous mathematician Mr. Hua Luogeng was working as a professor at Princeton, he encountered a beggar on the street. The man was in ragged clothes and looked particularly miserable.
Professor Hua felt pity and wanted to help, but the beggar suddenly waved away his hand and money and angrily shouted: 'Get away! Yellow-skinned monkey, we Eagle Country people do not need the mercy of the sick man of East Asia!'
How proud the homeless man was at that time. Although Professor Hua could see that the beggar was very hungry and found it difficult to even stand up, the beggar was proud of his identity as a member of the Eagle Country. Even if he would die next moment, he would not do anything to him.
A 'sick man of East Asia' grovels.
Facing the beggar's bright eyes, Mr. Hua, a dignified professor, seemed unable to even raise his head in front of him.
From then on, the professor understood that no matter how nice it is outside, it is still someone else's place and will never belong to us! Only here is our root."
He Ziqiu slowly turned around, looked through the window, towards the familiar yet unfamiliar street scene outside the window, and finally fell gently on Qi Mingyue's face: "If the root is gone, then there is nothing."
These words were like pebbles thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in the hearts of these women.
