This scene certainly amused both Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan.
However, both of them knew that Song Guofu was an honest person, and they were afraid that Su Xiu was thin-skinned and that one sentence would be really embarrassing and not worth it.
So they were gloating over the misfortune, but they didn't stand by and watch. The two of them started to interrupt with a tacit understanding.
On one side, Chen Liquan offered Song Guofu a cigarette, took the wine list and asked him what he wanted to drink.
On the other side, Hong Yanwu took Su Xiu to study the menu together. They settled things as if nothing had happened, and quietly returned the atmosphere to normal.
After ordering and the waiter took away the menu, the real main dish of the meal was brought to the table by Hong Yanwu himself.
He took out three red brocade boxes, one long and two square, and placed them one by one in front of Su Xiu.
Then Hong Yanwu pushed forward with a smile on his face, urging him to give in in a somewhat pretentious manner.
"Xiu'er, I have a little gift for you. Open it quickly and take a look. Do you like it?"
Su Xiu was stunned for a moment and subconsciously followed the instructions.
As soon as I opened it, I immediately opened my mouth.
The love box was actually filled with gold jewelry, a gold necklace and two gold rings, and they were all 24K.
You must know that at the end of last month, the country just announced the resumption of gold and silver jewelry sales, which was explosive news.
Not long after the news came out, all the women from the tourism bureau, regardless of age, had already formed a group and went to the bank to see it.
It's just a pity that the high price is too luxurious for people in this era. Most people can only live with it and yearn for it.
Only a few people with particularly good economic conditions can buy one.
Not to mention gold necklaces, even if it is a small gold ring, whoever puts it on will immediately become the envy of everyone.
So when Su Xiu saw it, she was thinking, when I have money, I must buy a beautiful one.
How could she have imagined that it hadn't even been a month yet? These golden things that she had dreamed of were right in front of her eyes? And they were given to her for free. She had to wear them, but she was not allowed to be worn by her colleagues in the workplace.
They are jealous to death.
Needless to say, her eyes immediately lit up and she couldn't wait to take it out and try it again.
Seeing her happy reaction, the three men sitting together all smiled tacitly.
Because to be honest, which girl in the world doesn't like this kind of thing? This kind of preference is completely a biological instinct.
Obviously, it is most appropriate to give such a gift.
But no one expected that something unexpected would go wrong.
She had just put on a ring and didn't play with it for long, but Su Xiu took it off very quickly.
Then he not only quickly put them back, but also covered all three jewelry boxes and pushed them back to Hong Yanwu.
"Brother Xiao Wu, I don't want it."
In a word, the three men at the table were all stunned. No one expected this to happen.
Hong Yanwu asked even more puzzledly.
"Why not? I bought it just for you.",
Su Xiu curled her lips and answered matter-of-factly.
"Needless to say? It's too expensive."
"Expensive? Not expensive at all."
Hong Yanwu couldn't help laughing, and said lightly, "Do you know how much you helped us? Do you know how much money we can make selling those things every day? To be honest, these are just trivial things. We'll wait in the store later.
Now that you have gold bracelets, I have to buy another pair for you."
Although his rich man's statement succeeded in making Su Xiu surprised beyond imagination, her principles did not waver at all.
The little girl is as stubborn as a stone.
"No, no, please don't. I didn't do anything, I just helped out a little bit. It was just a little effort. I feel flustered with these things."
Now Hong Yanwu had no choice but to follow the same example as before, and his attitude became arrogant.
Push those boxes one more time without question.
"You girl, why are you so stubborn? Be obedient and take it!"
But this time the old trick didn't work, so Su Xiu pushed it back again.
"I don't want it!"
Hong Yanwu pushed it again.
"Take it!"
Su Xiu actually had no nostalgia.
"I don't!"
Now Hong Yanwu was really anxious. His patience ran out and he just glared and said harsh words.
"No, no! Do you want to take it or not? If you dare to push it back to me again, I will throw these things in the trash can right away! You know my temper, and I will tell you the truth! When have you ever taken back the things you gave away?"
Hey, this works. When it comes to this matter, Su Xiu really doesn't dare to push it back any further.
But this does not mean there is no emotion, grievances are inevitable after all.
Su Xiu's face turned pale, her mouth pursed, and tears began to well up in her eyes.
At this time, even the two onlookers saw that something was wrong, so they quickly talked about it.
Chen Liquan advised, "Xiu'er, what are you doing? Isn't this an extramarital affair? Xiaowu bought it specially for you. Just accept it."
Song Guofu also said, "Yes, what's the point? Here you go, just take it. We are all our own people, so we share the blessings. It's down-to-earth, it's okay. There's no need to worry about them, they can't lose anything."
Own……"
But Su Xiu was really a bit stubborn. Tears fell from her eyes, her lips trembled for a long time, but she didn't say a word or make any move.
That means it's useless no matter what anyone says. She seems to have made up her mind and is going to continue the stalemate like this.
As a result, seeing her pitiful appearance, Hong Yanwu was afraid at first.
Because if it goes too far and a good thing turns into a bad thing, there is no way to explain anything. Even if his sister finds out, she will have to blame him.
He could only make concessions.
"Xiu'er, I'm sorry. I was impatient just now and I shouldn't have been harsh on you. But I don't understand. Why are you doing that? If you don't like it, just say so. Then what do you like? Or...else
, Brother will give you the money later, and you can buy what you like..."
A gentle apology and reassurance, plus a new promise.
Su Xiu then responded, shed a tear, and felt much better.
"Brother Xiao Wu, please don't. I don't know how to say it... Anyway, I can't ask for your things. Things are different now. It's not just a matter of wearing a few clothes and borrowing a tape recorder to listen to for a few days.
In short, don't force me, then I will dare to go out to eat and play with you again. Do you understand what I mean?"
But when he said this, Hong Yanwu was really confused, and he shook his head frankly.
"I don't understand. I really don't understand what you are saying. What's the difference between now and before? We still live in the same hospital, and we still treat you as my sister? Why can't I just buy you something..."
Suddenly he slapped his forehead again.
"Hey, are you pursuing progress? Do you want to join the party? Are you afraid that this matter will spread and affect your future... Hey, you are right not to accept other people's things, but there is no need for what I give. You still
Can’t trust me?”
And hearing what he said, Su Xiu finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Brother Xiao Wu, you are really capable of thinking nonsense. I don't have that awareness, I haven't even thought about it."
Then he rolled his eyes again and then explained sincerely.
"Let's put it this way. Brother Xiaowu and Brother Quanzi, you are really very kind to me. I can't forget that Xiaoru and I relied on your protection since we were young to avoid being bullied. I also can't forget that if Xiaoru has any good things,
I always get a share, and sometimes, I'm even ahead of her."
"And the good jobs you found for my brother and me through your connections and favors, I will always remember these. So you don't have to doubt that I regard you as my own brother from the bottom of my heart. But because of this
, I cherish our friendship very much, that’s why I am even more unwilling to accept your things, and I don’t want our relationship to turn into a tacky transaction."
"In the past, when I was young, I didn't make any money and I wasn't sensible. I took advantage of you in vain, and I had nothing to complain about. But now that I'm older and a salaried adult, you even helped me find a job. If I want to do it again,
If that happens, who will I become? Of course I like these gifts. But if I accept them, I will feel uncomfortable, and then I will look down on myself, and I will not be able to sleep well or eat."
"Besides, I'm definitely not worried about anything or afraid of anything. Because we have nothing to be ashamed of in the first place, and what we do is all reasonable and legal. Even if others know about it, they can't say that I am corrupt or accepting bribes. But the problem is, as soon as I go to work,
When it came to making money, I suddenly understood a truth. People's desires are endless, and it is normal for me to control my desires within my own salary range."
"So I can only ask for what I have earned through my own labor. Otherwise, what kind of boss would I be if I was greedy? If I have one, I will think of two, and if I have two, I will think of three. Is there any end? My dad has told me since I was a child that bad people
You must not get used to your faults, otherwise they will turn from little flies into elephants. I don’t want to become a bad person who is greedy for money.”
"I know you may all think I'm stupid, but one person can't limit what another person thinks. I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. Don't worry, no matter what, I will still help you if you need anything in the future.
When you need me, just say something. As long as the policy allows and I can do my best, I promise to be on call and I will definitely help. I only ask you for one thing. There will always be pure love between us, okay? I
So you won’t be angry, right?”
The three elders were completely dumbfounded.
They really didn't expect Su Xiu to say such words, and they all felt that they had been taught a lesson by this little girl today.
But this kind of discouraging blow is so accurate and touches the soul so much.
So much so that they had to feel from the bottom of their hearts that they seemed to be far less tall than they imagined. Instead, they had become a toad in a well, looking down on others.
Indeed, not everyone will become secular. Some people will always have their own persistence. Although there are not many such people, they do exist around them.
Fortunately, there are people like this, so there is a glimmer of light in this secular world, and some inspiring hope can be found.
So while Su Xiu went to the bathroom to wash her face, Hong Yanwu couldn't help but let out a heartfelt sigh.
"Hey, it's a shame that I still treat her like a child. Who would have thought that this girl has really grown up. These words were so clean and crisp that they completely destroyed me. I couldn't refute it, because the more I said it, the worse it became.
It will show the faults of several children."
"Look, this is our girl from the capital city. Don't look at her who usually doesn't have sex with her. She is joking and laughing, and looks easy to fool. But in real life she is quite independent."
"Although she is usually a bit arrogant and willful, and likes to follow her own feelings, but look at what she says and what she does, hey, she is not only polite and respectful, but also a little bit righteous."
"But this won't work. Now that she's fine, it's my fault. It's my fault that I can't sleep well..."
Listening absentmindedly to Hong Yanwu's ramble, Song Guofu suddenly had a strange and exciting realization, which made him look in the direction Su Xiu was leaving in a trance.
In the past, he never understood what a good girl meant, thinking that she was beautiful, gentle, and educated, but now he suddenly understood.
Only people like Su Xiu are truly good girls.
Because no matter how much she helps you, she will always find a way to make you feel like you don't have to do anything for her.
And once you really understand what's going on, you will feel sincerely regretful and regret why you didn't do something for her.