At noon that day, the family went to the Sichuan restaurant for lunch together.
Xue Heng had a great chat with Xue's father. From time to time, he used public chopsticks to pick up food for Xue's parents and Xue Ling. The conversation was funny and humorous, gentle and generous.
The women at the dining table nearby all looked over and looked at him secretly, and even the waiter stared at him, looking shy.
On the way back, Xue's mother couldn't help but tease him for being a heartthrob and being so likable.
Xue Heng glanced at Xue Ling and smiled and said, "It's not necessarily true! Auntie, why can't Sister Ling Ling be? It's obvious that I'm not that good."
"Who said I won't come!" Xue Ling joked: "I was almost fascinated by you too! It's just that I'm already married and I'm only focused on my husband, and there's nothing else."
Xue Heng hurriedly said, "Auntie, she won't be the first one, it hurts my heart!"
Everyone laughed, except Cheng Tianyuan.
Dad Xue quipped warmly: "Since he came to our factory on the first day, what he did and said every day were all things that female employees talked about. As long as he stood at the entrance of the factory, we didn't have to hire female workers at all.
Now, I’m here to come!”
Everyone laughed again.
Xue Heng has been abroad for many years and is very cheerful. Not only is he not embarrassed, he also echoes: "Uncle, then I will rely on me to recruit workers in the factory from now on! You have to pay me a salary!"
Xue's mother smiled so hard that she patted his arm.
"You'll add twice more, okay? You can't spend money indiscriminately, save your wife's book, do you know?"
"Oh!" Xue Heng nodded and said, "Listen to my dearest aunt, I save everything except buying clothes and eating!"
Both Xue’s father and Xue’s mother were amused by him.
Cheng Tianyuan looked around, and the dullness in his eyes could not be hidden.
Such a handsome and talented man, let alone a woman, can't help but look at him a few times.
Moreover, he is good at studying, has high school education, and has even studied abroad. He has many common topics with Ling Ling...
Xue Ling doesn't like spicy dishes, so she eats very little. Seeing that he doesn't move his chopsticks much, she couldn't help but lower her voice and ask, "Brother Yuan, what's wrong? Do you have no appetite?"
Cheng Tianyuan pulled some of the corners of his mouth and said warmly: "It's a bit spicy."
Xue Ling raised his eyebrows at him naughtyly and whispered: "Then don't eat too much. I'll take you to find something delicious later, so you like it."
Cheng Tianyuan smiled gently with his eyebrows and eyes: "Okay."
After dinner, the two said goodbye to Xue’s parents and said they wanted to go for a haircut together.
Xue Heng hurriedly said, "Why do I accompany you! I know the way, I will drive you to find it."
Cheng Tianyuan said indifferently: "No need, you accompany your parents. Ling Ling also planned to take me around and buy some close-fitting clothes."
Xue Heng's face was slightly darker and his gentle smile quickly returned to his face.
"Then you are careful. There are many people on the road and be careful about safety."
Cheng Tianyuan nodded slightly and held Xue Ling's hand. The couple left with a chat and laugh.
Xue Heng glanced at their backs for a few more times before turning his head to chat with Xue's father and mother.
"Uncle, this... my brother-in-law doesn't seem to be very good at speaking."
Dad Xue smiled kindly and said, "Ayuan has never talked much since he was a child, but he is not dull at all. He can speak in an orderly manner no matter how he says or answers."
Xue's mother seemed to remember something and explained: "He is five years older than Lingling. Lingling used to talk a lot and kept chatting. Your uncle and I were annoyed by her every day, and always laughed at her as a little sparrow! Fortunately, she had it.
Ayuan, he didn't mind her quarrels at all. Every time she said something, he listened quietly and was very patient. I see, most of them are like this now."
The couple looked at each other and smiled, with deep affection and satisfaction in their eyebrows.
Xue Heng's face was a little bad, and he forced a smile.
"What happened when I was a child... I might be able to grow up. Sister Ling Ling is a person with great ambitions. It was really aggrieved that she was so aggrieved to marry her in the countryside to be a peasant wife."
In his opinion, Xue Ling was dragged down by the marriage. At that time, my uncle and aunt thought of repaying the Cheng family's kindness, so they nodded and agreed to the marriage.
Sister Ling Ling was young and didn't understand at all, and she didn't know who was the best suited for her.
Cheng Tianyuan is from a rural family, has a low background, is not very good at studying, and is dressed rustic. Apart from being tall and big, he can barely get along with his face, and he has no match for Sister Ling Ling at all.
The smile on Dad Xue's face restrained a little and whispered: "The marriage has been decided long ago. Ayuan is a real and honest child, worthy of entrusting. Ling Ling used to be a bit angry, so she would quarrel and not marry. Now she is married
After the past, we got along well with Ayuan and the couple was in harmony, so we were completely relieved.”
After a pause, he added: "There is nothing wrong. If I hadn't been tormenting their family, with Mu Hai's diligence and insight, and Ayuan's own diligence and hard work, their family would not have been bad."
After hearing this, Xue Heng quickly changed his mind.
"Uncle is right. Now with you and Sister Ling Ling's help, even if my brother-in-law doesn't have much ability, he can still enjoy his career in the future."
Dad Xue smiled slightly and knocked on the table and said, "No matter how much they are, I will talk about it in a few years. Ayuan is also a promising child, and I believe in my vision."
Xue's mother poured a cup of tea and said, "Drink some to relieve the spicy food first. The weather is a bit gloomy. Let's talk later when you go home."
"Thank you aunt." Xue Heng took the teacup with a smile.
...
Xue Ling took Cheng Tianyuan around, bought a lot of things, ate two bowls of glutinous rice cakes, and found a barber shop to get a haircut. He didn't go home until the evening.
"Xue Heng... were you very familiar with him when you were a child?" Cheng Tianyuan asked.
Xue Ling didn't take any thought to herself and rubbed her hands.
"I'm not familiar with each other! The relatives in our hometown only gathered together during the Chinese New Year. Uncle Zhilan went to the south to develop later. Both families hadn't contacted each other for a long time, otherwise my dad would definitely introduce us to find Uncle Zhilan."
Cheng Tianyuan looked at the sky and whispered: "The sun is getting off the mountain, and the temperature is still very cold. The community is right in front of you, let's go faster."
Xue Ling stomped his feet and walked a few faster steps.
"This place is drier than the south, either snowing heavily or it is always clear. There are many scenic spots here, so we don't accompany our parents to visit relatives. I will accompany you to play these days!"
"This is not possible." Cheng Tianyuan explained in a gentle voice: "This is our first year of marriage. We should visit our elders and say hello to the elderly. It's better to listen to our parents' arrangements."
Xue Ling thought about it and felt it was reasonable. She turned her head and looked at his new hairstyle, and couldn't help but smile happily.
"Are you nervous when you pass by the new son-in-law? The hairstyle you chose is quite suitable for you - it looks good!"
She originally thought he would shave his head like before, and it was simple and easy to take care of.
Recently, he has been busy building a shopping mall by the river. The weather is also cold, so he has not gone to shave his head. After more than two months, his hair has become a little longer.
He chose a new hairstyle, his face was less cold and hard, his facial features were handsome and deep, and he looked much more handsome.
"Hehe! The more you look, the better you look!" She laughed loudly.
Cheng Tianyuan's eyes moved slightly, and he asked slowly for a moment: "...better than Xue Heng?"