With the Spring Festival approaching, Yun Jin and Cheng Zheng both have seven days off. During the Spring Festival the previous year, neither of them went home to celebrate the New Year. Cheng Zheng was fine here. His parents would occasionally take time or use the excuse of business to fly over to see him, but Yun Jin had not seen his mother for more than a year. . For her mother, she has a complicated mentality, on the one hand, she misses it, on the other hand, she runs away. Before the holiday this year, my mother called early and asked her to go back. More importantly, I heard from my mother's earlier call that the uncle's garment factory was more and more competitive due to the fierce competition in the same industry and poor management. In the past two years, they have lost a lot of money. In desperation, they bought the whole factory at a discount this year, and they paid off the foreign debt. Sitting on the mountain, the days are just not as good as before. Although Yunjin's relationship with her uncle is not very close, she still remembers every bit of her uncle's kindness for her to go to college, not to mention the relationship with her mother. She should go home to take care of her. one time.
The day before New Year’s Eve, Yun Jin and Cheng Zheng flew back to the provincial capital of their hometown. They had just left the cabin. Cheng Zheng’s parents and the driver were waiting outside. She was eager to be at home, and thought that she and Cheng Zheng were not married. It would be better to go to someone else’s house at the Spring Festival pass. Cheng Zheng’s family couldn’t keep her, so they had to send a car to take her back to the county town. Cheng Zheng also took her home by himself. return.
Although my mother knew that Yunjin would go home today, she couldn't help but feel sad and happy when she saw her daughter. Yun Jin didn't sigh in her heart. She didn't see her for more than a year, and her mother was so haggard. It was obvious that the predicament mentioned on the phone had been taken lightly, and even the uncle's face was gone. The "sister" is still young and doesn't talk much. After the meal, Yun Jin and her mother cleaned up the dishes, and the mother and daughter chatted in her mother's room. Yun Jin stuffed a passbook that she brought with her into her mother's hand, saying that it was a little filial piety for her daughter, but her mother pushed it and accepted it. In fact, Yunjin has worked for more than half a year, and her savings are not very large, but after all, the G city where she is located is more economically developed than inland cities, and her income is also moderate. She is with Cheng Zheng on weekdays. The expenses can be saved. Although she refuses to let Cheng Zheng cover all the expenses in daily life and insists on paying the utility bills, after all, having him by his side is much better than wandering outside alone. She doesn’t know what to give to her mother. This amount of money is not a drop in the bucket, but after all, he has done his part. Later, her mother told her that the hardest time had passed. My uncle had been idle at home for a while. Recently, with the recommendation of a friend, he was hired as the supervisor of a garment factory in the provincial capital. Work, but the scale of the garment factory he will go to is naturally not much larger than that of his previous small private factory, and the treatment is quite good.
"It couldn't be better, it's all down to my uncle or someone who is capable." Yun Jin's heart was relieved a lot.
"Even if he has the ability, he depends on luck." Mom sighed.
Yun Jinbian didn't mention the matter, and only asked her mother bewilderingly how her uncle treated her. Mom just blushed slightly and said, at her age, there is nothing to ask for. Looking at her mother's expression, Yun Jin knew that her mother had found someone who could entrust the rest of her life. As a child, besides being happy for her mother, what else can she do? She also had Cheng Zheng's company by her side. If her father was alive in heaven and saw that his most cherished wife and daughter had their homes, they should rest in peace.
Yun Jin felt a lot more relieved when his mind was over. At the New Year's Eve dinner on New Year's Eve, the family of four finally had a happy meal, and Yun Jin even had a few drinks with his uncle. After the meal, she only felt her cheeks were hot, but her heart was very clear and peaceful. Just as she was about to call Cheng Zheng, he had already called her one step earlier. On the other end of the phone, he kept thinking about her, as if he couldn't be separated for a day, and said that he wanted the parents of both sides to meet, which was also regarded as a formalization of the relationship between the two. Yun Jin hesitated for a while, always feeling that it was too hasty, but as soon as she got drunk, she couldn't stand Cheng Zheng's hard work, so she agreed.
She just agreed, but she didn't expect Cheng Zheng to move so quickly. The next morning, he called her on the phone and said that his parents had time now and asked Yun Jin where they wanted to meet. Yun Jin couldn't help laughing and laughing. Today is the first day of the new year. There is a reason for the parents of both sides to meet at this time. After repeated reasoning, he reluctantly agreed to postpone it for another day, and explained that his parents were willing to accommodate Yunjin's family, in their county town. Find a place to hang out.
After finishing the phone call, Yun Jin had to tell her mother and uncle about it. Who knew they would be like a big enemy when they heard it. It is not rude to go to the provincial capital in person. Yun Jin also let them go, and told Cheng Zheng's wishes about his mother and uncle that night. Cheng Zheng's family expressed respect for their wishes, so they settled on a familiar restaurant in the provincial capital. In the end, Cheng Zheng's father He also called in person to formally express his invitation to Yunjin's family, and the matter became so settled. Yunjin really didn't expect that a simple meeting she originally imagined would become so solemn, but the matter has come to this point, it is difficult to ride a tiger.
In the early morning of the second day of the new year, my mother and uncle got up early to pack up, and then urged Yun Jin and my sister to get up. Yun Jin saw that her mother was wearing the most solemn clothes in her trunk. The suit, she thought it was funny and moved in her heart. No matter whether you are poor or rich, the hearts of all parents in the world are the same. The family nervously discussed for a round and finally went out. Before getting into the car, the younger sister was reprimanded by her uncle for not remembering the auspicious words that the adults taught her to say when she met Cheng Zheng's parents. Yun Jin hurriedly persuaded them to stop. . After buying the souvenirs as a gift, it was almost noon when they arrived in the provincial capital after taking the bus for more than an hour. Yun Jin did not ask Cheng Zheng to come and pick them up. He stopped a taxi near the station and went to the restaurant where they had arranged. .
The car stopped in front of the restaurant they were going to. After getting off the car, Yun Jin looked at the building in front of her. From the door, the lobby was magnificent but not flashy. Although it was located in the center of the city, it was rare in the alley. Quiet, there are few vehicles around, obviously it is not a general restaurant, but a place similar to a private club. Fortunately, Cheng Zheng had already greeted him at the door. When he saw Yun Jin, his parents came forward to greet him respectfully. His mother and uncle hurriedly returned the salute. Seeing that Cheng Zheng wanted to carry things for them, why would he be embarrassed to ask him to do it for them. Yun Jin just smiled and said, "Uncle, let the young people take it, that's what it should be." Cheng Zheng hurriedly grabbed it with a smile, followed by a man in a formal suit who looked like a lobby manager to lead Yun Jin's family to a box on the second floor forward. The moment the waiter opened the door, Mom You asked Yun Jin secretly, "Daughter, is there anything wrong with Mom?" Yun Jin didn't speak, and quietly squeezed Mom's hand.
After entering, Cheng Zheng's parents had already stood and left the table and waited. The two sides chatted for a while before taking their seats. During the process of taking a seat, uncle insisted that Cheng Zheng would sit down for himself before he would sit down. With Yun Jin by his side, Cheng Zheng dared to make trouble, so he had to back down again and again until his father asked his uncle to sit down first. That's all. Yun Jin was a little puzzled, just being an uncle was too humble and didn't say anything. During the chat, the waiter quietly brought the dishes to the table. Cheng Zheng's father, Cheng Yansheng and mother, Zhang Jinyin, both dress as usual at home. They don't show off the scenery, but they are elegant in their speech and demeanor, and elegant in their manners. Two peers who may become in-laws gossip. Although Cheng Yansheng was kind, he didn't speak much, with a scholarly air, but Zhang Jinyin was busy greeting him. After the dishes were served, the two of her husband raised the small wine glasses in front of them and said, "Although the dishes here are not good, it is rare that the place is clean and suitable for gatherings of relatives and friends. Please don't drink this glass in front of you, congratulations here. This new year, our two families officially met for the first time."
So several people raised their glasses, except for the younger sister who was still studying, the rest of the people had drained the wine. After Yun Jin and Cheng Zheng finished their glasses of wine, they secretly looked at each other and smiled. Before he could sit down, his uncle hurriedly took the jug and added a glass of wine to Cheng Yansheng beside him. Cheng Yansheng thanked him, and his uncle poured wine for Zhang Jinyin, but Zhang Jinyin hurriedly beckoned to call the waiter, and even said, "You are too polite." Uncle raised his glass and poured out: "Where is my courtesy, Dean Cheng, President Zhang, there are thousands of words. I can't say enough thanks to you two, we can't speak, we can only use this glass of wine to thank you for taking care of our family."
Yun Jin's chopsticks were hanging in the air, and she only looked at her uncle and Zhang Jinyin in confusion. Zhang Jinyin coughed lightly, with a smile on her face as usual: "It's all my own, why bother to be so outside, Cheng Zheng, say hello to your uncle and aunt to eat." Cheng Zheng glanced at Yun Jin and hurriedly asked the waiter to give Yun Jin's mother and uncle I added a bowl of soup, and then used my chopsticks to serve Yunjin with vegetables.
Yun Jin vaguely felt that something was wrong, but Cheng Yansheng had pulled the topic aside, and the two sides only talked about everyday things, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious. During the dinner, Zhang Jinyin asked Yunjin's mother how well she was, and Yunjin's mother said, "It's not bad. Thank you for remembering. If I hadn't been in better health some time ago, Zhang would have been able to report to the factory long ago." Cheng Zheng hurriedly grabbed it. He said, "The most important thing is your body." Uncle said to Zhang Jinyin, "But don't worry, Mr. Zhang, I will report to Manager Li once the new year is over. I am familiar with the business of the garment factory, so you can leave it to me. Just..." "Uncle, eat and see this, it tastes good." Yun Jin gave Uncle some vegetables and interrupted him.
She understood that the solemnity of uncle and mother, where humility and carefulness came from, she was so stupid, she should have thought that there are such smooth things in the world, the uncle here just lost his job, and such a good job there Come to the door, so it is, so it is. While speaking, Zhang Jinyin's coat slipped on the back of the chair accidentally and fell to the ground. Before the waiter could react, her uncle had already picked up the coat, carefully dusted off the invisible dust, and put it back upright. place. Yun Jin lowered her eyes, what a familiar feeling was churning in her heart, she almost forgot the scene five years ago, the heavy donation envelope in Meng Xue's hand, like Zhang Jinyin's coat, made her dizzy. After all these years, nothing has changed.
She raised her head and found Cheng Zheng's worried eyes. It turned out that they all knew that only she was kept in the dark. But she has no right to be unhappy, including Cheng Zheng's parents, they are all kind, because Cheng Zheng loves her, so they help her family, and in fact, the uncle and mother really need this job. She responded with a smile from Cheng Zheng, lowered her head and put a mouthful of vegetables in her mouth. She never knew that the taste of Hericium erinaceus in abalone sauce would be so bitter. She endured and chewed it carefully, swallowed it, and smiled as usual.
After the meeting, Zhang Jinyin and his wife kept Yunjin's family to play in the provincial capital for a few days. Yunjin and her mother both said that there were relatives at home to visit, and they were not reluctant. Cheng Zheng pulled Yun Jin aside and said, "The relatives just let your mother and the others go. You can stay." Yun Jin smiled and said, "It doesn't bother you to stay with the two of you every day." When Zhu Chui said something in her ear, Yun Jin blushed and glared at him fiercely. The few adults here looked at the appearance of their young couple, but they all laughed silently.
After all, it was Cheng Zheng who knew her. After returning home, Yun Jin received a text message from him before going to bed: "You still mind, so you are not happy? Maybe I did something wrong again. I asked my mother to help your uncle, just thinking Makes you happy." Yun Jin put the phone on her chest, and took a long time to reply to him: "I'm not that ignorant yet, I understand, thank you."