Chen Xuan started learning Japanese by herself, and she also had the task of teaching Xiao Li and Sun Yan two sentences of foreign language and four English letters every day. From time to time, she would talk to the two about the demeanor of the salespersons of the Shanghai Department Store to urge them to learn foreign language well.
Sun Yan was very smart and learned foreign language very quickly. Even if there were sentences that she couldn't write yet, as long as Chen Xuan taught her, she would write them down in Chinese and memorize them. Although what she memorized was a little different from the authentic foreign language, it was still very similar. Shopkeeper Li was different. He was learning like hell and had to ask Sun Yan for help from time to time, otherwise he would easily fall behind. Shopkeeper Li's wife was very happy. When she talked to Old Lady Wei, she was also smiling, "My boy has learned a new skill."
Old Mrs. Wei said, "I don't know what kind of place Shanghai is. Is there a lot of foreigners there? Why do even the vendors have to know foreign languages?"
"I heard it's a huge and magnificent place." Mrs. Li flattered Mrs. Wei very much. "You are so blessed, old lady. Your eldest aunt married into a good family, and your first and second uncles are so capable. Now even your second young lady and second daughter have opened shops to do business. And you have the eldest young lady who is so filial and serves you personally. It's really enviable, old lady." She took the tea brought by Li and handed one to Mrs. Wei first.
Old Mrs. Wei loved to hear these compliments. She had just come to Beijing from her hometown, and she was unfamiliar with the place. It was hard to even find someone to draw cards. The only thing she loved was to be flattered. Old Mrs. Wei laughed, "What kind of blessing is this? I'm always worried."
"What else do you have to worry about?"
"It's still Ah Yin's marriage. Look, she's already 18 years old, but she still hasn't found a husband." When it comes to her daughter's marriage, Old Lady Wei is really worried. Li married at 17, and Chen Xuan, who was one year later, also married into the old Wei family at 18. Now Wei Yin is 18, but she still hasn't found a husband. How can Old Lady Wei not be anxious? Unfortunately, there are not many acquaintances in Beijing, and some people have introduced several marriages to her, but none of them mentioned it to Wei Yin, so Old Lady Wei herself is not happy.
When Mrs. Li heard that it was Wei Yin's marriage, she said, "The second young lady is a talent, she is good-looking, and she can manage business herself. If the old lady spreads the word about such a good young lady, matchmakers will surely come to her doorstep."
"There are matchmakers, but not many are suitable."
"What kind of son-in-law does the old lady want? If there is a suitable match, I can help keep an eye out for it."
"As long as she has good character and a decent family, I'm willing to marry her." Old Madam Wei said, "I'm not a snob. Ah Yin is a little girl. Grandpa and I should love her more."
"Parents all over the world love each other. I also have a daughter, so I understand." Mrs. Li was thinking about whether there was a family suitable for Wei Yin. Mrs. Li was not bragging. Wei Yin was not only smart and capable, but also beautiful. The Wei family was well-off. In Mrs. Li's opinion, based on Wei Yin's own conditions, she could also find a good marriage.
Mrs. Li sat in the Wei family for half a day. She saw Mrs. Sun, the mother of Sun Yan, coming to deliver needlework. She took a look at the clothes in Wei Yin's shop and felt impressed that Wei Yin's shop was doing so well that he even hired people to make clothes. Then she said goodbye.
Wei Yin didn't know her family was arranging a marriage for her, but when Wei Nian went to Professor Chu with a basket of strawberries, he saw Wei Yin walking and chatting with Xu Run, the eldest son of the Xu family, by the lake. Wei Nian was thinking the same thing, but he suppressed his anger at the time. He just took a few more glances to make sure he was not mistaken, then he turned and went to Professor Chu.
After delivering strawberries to Professor Chu, Wei Nian went home and gave the two probationary contracts to Chen Xuan.
Wei Nian put public affairs first and private affairs second, first talking about recruiting. Wei Nian said, "I have recruited two college students from the Department of Chemistry. I have agreed with them to give it a try for two months. If the trial is successful in these two months, I will discuss dividends with them in the third month. If not, forget it."
Chen Xuan was surprised and took a closer look at the contract. "Is there a term called trial work?"
"This isn't a trial, it's just to make it clear. After all, he was introduced by Professor Chu. If I don't make it clear, and if he's just a useless figure, we can't keep him around. He's only worth fifty bucks a month."
"Teachers are better paid. Ah Shu is a teacher in a middle school and earns 80 yuan a month."
"It's a church school. Besides, not all of them are in the ocean."
Wei Nian talked to Chen Xuan about recruiting people, and then mentioned Wei Yin. Wei Nian said, "Do you know that Ah Yin and the neighbor behind Xu Run are very close?"
Chen Xuan nodded, "I know. When Ah Yin just started art class, the eldest son of the Xu family often went over there, fearing that we would be unfamiliar with each other. I told you before, but you forgot. When we first went to the library, we also met the eldest son of the Xu family, and we even had lunch together at noon."
"Yes." Wei Nianjun narrowed his eyes slightly, becoming more certain of his guess. He snorted and said to Chen Xuan, "This kid actually wants to take advantage of Ah Yin?"
It took Chen Xuan a while to understand what Wei Nian meant. Chen Xuan still didn't quite believe it, "No way? I've seen him a few times before when I accompanied Ah Yin to class. He just came to say hello. You know, our two families live next door to each other. We've been renting his house for many years, and it's been going well."
"You don't know, today when I went to deliver strawberries to Professor Chu, I saw him and A Yin walking by the small lake at Peking University. How could I be wrong?" A layer of frost covered Wei Nian's handsome face.
Chen Xuan is now more open-minded. After thinking for a while, she tentatively said to Wei Nian, "A Yin's marriage has not been decided yet." Then, Chen Xuan couldn't help but say something more vulgar, "That is, the Xu family is not as well off as ours."
Wei Nian sighed, "No, Xu Run is already married."
Chen Xuan was shocked, "He's already married, and he seduces Ah Yin?"
"That's why I said this kid is not a good person!" Wei Nian slapped the small table angrily. Chen Xuan quickly handed him a cup of warm water and advised him, "Don't be angry. We have to think of a way to let Ah Yin know. Don't let Ah Yin be deceived."
Wei Nian took a sip of water. He had been thinking about this matter all the way and had an idea in mind. He discussed it with Chen Xuan, "If I tell Ah Yin, it will seem like I am deliberately trying to break them up. Nowadays, this new type of love must not be forced. If it is forced, these people will go crazy and all of them will be like that silly girl Qin Shu, rebelling against the feudal family and running away from home. Ah Yin may not know that he is married. When can you pretend to accidentally give Ah Yin a tip so that she knows the situation herself?"
Chen Xuan nodded quickly and asked, "What happens next?"
"Then just wait and see how Ah Yin reacts. Act as if you know nothing." Wei Nian said coldly, "I want to see how that kid explains to Ah Yin!"
"Brother Anian, don't worry. I'll tell Ayin tomorrow." Chen Xuan nodded. Fearing that Wei Nian would be angry about Xu Run again, she changed the subject, "By the way, have you arranged for the two college students?"
Wei Nian said, "I have rented the house across from us. It's not expensive here. I'll ask them to come over tomorrow to clean it up and we can live in it. Then, I'll move the two technicians over as well. I'll ask them to do research there."
"Let's go check out the place first." Chen Xuan said, "I also have an idea, I wonder if it will work?"
Wei Nian took Chen Xuan to look at a place. It was nothing more than a courtyard house, similar to the one they were living in now, but a little smaller. The monthly rent was ten yuan. The owner had obviously cleaned the yard a little before renting it out, but if someone was going to live there, they would have to sweep it carefully. Chen Xuan said to Wei Nian, "Brother Nian, let me take care of cleaning the yard and arranging people. When we start researching our cosmetics, I will often bring Ah Yin to take a look. As long as there are too many things to do, I guess she won't have time to take care of the Xu family boss."
Wei Nian laughed, "That's exactly your idea."
"Yes, doing business is not as interesting as falling in love." Chen Xuan said as a matter of course.
"Yeah?"
"Yes." She dared to answer. Wei Nian suddenly turned around and looked at Chen Xuan. His handsome eyes looked into Chen Xuan's surprised eyes. It was the evening sun. The sun was a warm orange-red color. It shone on the rustling leaves of the jujube tree and on the hair and shoulders of the two people. Half of Wei Nian's face was amazingly beautiful in the sun. His slanted eyebrows, high eyebrows, and deep eyes made Chen Xuan feel a little obsessed.
Chen Xuan thought that it must be because Wei Nian's seduction skills were too profound, because when she came to her senses, Wei Nian's mouth was already pressed against hers, and then... Chen Xuan didn't dare to think about what happened next, because she pushed Wei Nian away, whoosh, whoosh, ran home in two or three steps, slammed the door, and her face was as red as if it was burning.
Oh my God!
She actually did such an indecent thing!
She, she actually kissed Brother Anian!
Wei Nian was pushed back three or two steps by Chen Xuan. When he wanted to call her back, Chen Xuan had already run away like a big rabbit. Wei Nian shook his head helplessly, and then, his white fingertips touched the pink lips after the kiss, and touched them with lingering desire, as if savoring the sweetness just now.
In this world, no career can compare to the confusion of falling in love.
Thinking of Xu Run, Wei Nian snorted coldly and went home to find Chen Xuan to take responsibility.
The author has something to say: ps: The first update is here, good morning everyone~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The second update will be at 12 noon~~~~~~~~~