Chapter 1288: Meeting
"Hmm, I know." Actually, it doesn’t really matter. As long as the couple doesn’t care, let others talk. But then I remembered the young wife’s age and thought she might not be indifferent to it.
Yao Shimin noticed his furrowed brow and realized he was listening. Others might not know that Qian Jun changed wives, but everyone at the textile factory does, so we better avoid any gossip.
Qian Jun thought he should fabricate a bit about how they got together to prevent others from making up stories.
In the afternoon, Secretary Fang came back and informed Qian Jun that the bedding and curtains would be ready by tomorrow, and the walls have been painted. Everything at home was tidied up, so just the two of them would need to do the cleaning tomorrow.
"Alright, thank you, you’ve worked hard. You can say that I fancy Wang Yanling."
"Mr. Qian, that’s not a good idea, as it might spread that you abandoned Gu Xiaoyu for Wang Yanling."
Qian Jun thought it made sense, so let it be.
"Tomorrow morning, oversee the cleaning, and in the afternoon, have them deliver the furniture."
"Alright."
In the evening, after work, Qian Jun waited until all the workers had left before cycling to Wang Yanling’s house.
The old couple of the Liu Family saw Qian Jun coming. Now, he wasn’t the director anymore but their granddaughter’s husband, so they were quite hospitable.
After dinner, Qian Jun discussed the betrothal gift with the two elders.
"I’m thinking of giving Yanling five hundred yuan. I’ve also prepared the four essential items."
"Qian Jun, this matter is between you two. I’ll tell others there’s no betrothal money because giving too much might have a bad influence on you. A director’s monthly salary plus bonuses is only about eighty yuan. Suddenly giving away five hundred yuan for a betrothal gift would surely bring face to the bride’s side but wouldn’t be good for you."
Qian Jun was very satisfied; this family was sincere and didn’t demand much for the sake of face.
"Then I’ll privately give Yanling a thousand yuan, but I’m still preparing the four essentials." This was also to give Wang Yanling some face.
"Alright, that would be quite eye-catching."
Qian Jun shook his head with a smile. "It’s fine. We’ll need it all eventually."
The day after tomorrow, Yanling is on the night shift, so during the day, she’ll come to have a meal with me. Vice Factory Director Jiang’s family can’t stay for the wedding; they’re my friends, so they should at least meet."
"Has Vice Factory Director Jiang really come back?"
Wang Yanling hadn’t met Jiang Xinyu, but her story had become a legend in the textile factory, so she admired Jiang Xinyu a lot.
"Yes, you both know Wei Kaiyun, Director Wei, don’t you? They’re a couple and came back together this time."
"Director Wei came back?" Old Liu was quite excited. When Wei Kaiyun hadn’t arrived, there were six workshops in the factory, and Wei Kaiyun had really made a significant contribution to the textile factory. The old workers were very supportive of him.
"Yes, he came back with his wife and children."
"I won’t get to see Director Wei." Old Liu seemed a bit disappointed.
"I’ll go find them tomorrow and invite them for dinner. You’ll be able to meet them then."
"Really? I haven’t seen Director Wei for many years."
"Yes, I’ll go find them tomorrow. It’s not convenient at home, so let’s dine at a restaurant tomorrow evening."
In Wang Yanling’s eyes, Qian Jun was omnipotent. Listening to his arrangements, she looked at him with admiring starry eyes.
Qian Jun was very flattered, and very proud; being admired by one’s wife felt truly great.
The next day, during lunch break, Qian Jun went to the Lv Family; today was the day before Guodong’s wedding, and the whole family was there.
Seeing Qian Jun coming over, Lv Beiguang quickly came out to greet him. "Mr. Qian, please come in and have a meal with us."
"I came today just for the meal."
Today, no one else was invited, just family members.
After lunch, "Old Wei, let’s have dinner together tonight, you should be leaving soon, right? I know your time is tight, so let’s take tonight to introduce you to my wife."
"Alright, Xinyu and Ding Shihong had planned to invite you and your wife to dinner tomorrow night."
"Haha, it seems we’re on the same wavelength. Primarily, my wife’s grandfather is an old worker from the textile factory. When he heard you’d returned, he really wanted to see you."
"Alright, let’s have dinner tonight then."
"Bring the kids."
"Okay."
Qian Jun greeted everyone and hurriedly left. He scheduled the dinner with Ding Shihong for that night.
"Xinyu scheduled it for tomorrow night."
"Let’s do it tonight; I’ve been too busy these past few days."
"Haha, well, congratulations, Qian Jun."
"Thank you!"
In the afternoon, Qian Jun went home. The furniture was already in place, the outside wires were changed to new ones, and the light bulbs were new too. The glass was particularly clean, making everything look comfortable. He was very satisfied with Fang Xiangxue’s work.
"Mr. Qian, all the bedding will arrive tonight."
"Good, thank you for your hard work."
"It’s my duty."
In the evening, Qian Jun went directly to the Liu Family. The two elders went along as well.
Wei Kaiyun was carrying the two younger ones. The three older ones were following Jiang Xinyu.
"Mom, is this the last time we’ll eat at this restaurant here?" Shi Jing asked.
"What’s the matter? Shi Jing doesn’t like it?"
"Hmm, I don’t, but I see that Dad and Mom are quite happy."
"Yes, they’re all friends of Mom and Dad. We haven’t seen them for a long time, so of course we’re happy.
Today should be the last time we’ll eat out. Tomorrow is Brother Guodong’s big wedding day; we’ll eat together as a family at night, and the day after we will head back."
"That’s great; we’re finally going back. I’ve been quite worried about Master Shang." Shi Jing sighed after speaking.
Jiang Xinyu felt very pleased, realizing her child was a kind and good child.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, Qian Jun and the others weren’t there yet. The three older ones greeted Ding Shihong.
They could feel that Uncle Ding was genuinely good to them.
Ding Shihong hurried to prepare the tea refreshments. The kids liked it, and he was happy to make it for them.
After the kids started eating, Qian Jun and the others arrived.
Old Liu, also known as Liu Yongfu, immediately spotted Wei Kaiyun as he walked in.
Excited, he briskly walked over, "Director Wei, I’m Liu Yongfu from the machine maintenance team."
"Old Liu, you haven’t changed much? Is your wife Zhang Changying?"
"Haha, Director Wei still remembers us. Yes, that’s us."
Wang Yanling was staring at Jiang Xinyu, thinking this must be the renowned Vice Factory Director Jiang from the factory.
Qian Jun held Wang Yanling’s hand, "Yanling, this is Jiang Xinyu, the Vice Factory Director you often talk about.
Xinyu, this is my wife, Wang Yanling."
Jiang Xinyu smiled and shook hands with Wang Yanling.