1979: My fiancée is a goddess

Chapter 160 Meeting the Parents

“The most realistic fairy tales do have this meaning.

I have also read a lot of fairy tales during this period of time. Whether it is "Children's Literature" or "Boyhood", the authors will use a common, routine story structure to convey what they want to express through a simple, easy-to-understand, wonderful and interesting adventure story.

This can attract children's attention to a great extent, but this truth is indeed a bit superficial.

However, in terms of literary quality, it is slightly lacking, and this is especially magnified when faced with adult pure literature with deeper story content.

But I don’t think fairy tales are only for children. Adults can also read them and gain some nourishment from them…”

It was around three or four in the afternoon.

The sky outside the window is bright, and the sunlight carries the prosperity of the transition between spring and summer, but without the heat of summer.

Two people were sitting on the sofa in the bedroom, and the radio was placed on the table quietly.

From time to time, a breeze blew in the yard, ruffling their hair.

After listening to Liu Xiaoli's reading notes, Cheng Kaiyan raised her eyebrows and said softly.

"Yeah, yeah, this story is the same as "Submarine at Night", and it's aimed not only at children, but also adults."

Liu Xiaoli nodded, agreeing with him.

Although she is not a professional critic, she still has some reading judgment ability.

"Yes, Xiaoli, besides studying and exchanging with Beijing Dance Academy, it seems that you have other tasks when you come to BJ this time?"

Cheng Kaiyan did not talk much about the areas that the girl did not understand, but changed the subject and asked about their itinerary.

The day before yesterday, after learning that they were at Beijing Dance Academy, he rushed over immediately. After the two met, they were in high spirits and spent the whole time spending time together.

Now that they suddenly had more time alone, they realized this.

"Well, there is another mission. We came to Beijing this time because we were invited by the Ministry of Culture to participate in the May Fourth Youth Day rehearsal. The performance will be held in two days. This is the first time for our dance troupe to participate in such a major national performance. It is very important."

Liu Xiaoli explained, rubbing her hands as she turned the pages of the book. Perhaps it was because she had maintained the same posture for too long while reading.

The Ministry of Culture invites you to participate in the May Fourth rehearsal?
"Congratulations, Sister Xiaoli. Your dance career has taken a step forward. Keep up the hard work."

Cheng Kaiyan clapped her hands gently to show her encouragement.

It is said that this girl will become a national first-class dancer when she is in her twenties, right?
It's really awesome.

"Thank you."

Liu Xiaoli raised the corners of her lips slightly, and she couldn't help but feel a little touched by his praise, but she was very happy.

Dance, something she has learned since childhood, has long been integrated into her life, and its shadow can be seen in every corner.

She thought that even after she got married and had children, dance would be something she could not give up and would pursue throughout her life.

"I probably won't be able to see your performance at this national level."

Cheng Kaiyan said with some regret that he, who had never watched dance before, also fell in love with this art performance after frequent exposure to dance during his time in Jiangcheng.

After all, who can resist a young, lively, pretty and graceful girl dancing on the stage?

"There's nothing we can do about it, but you can come to Beijing Dance Academy in the next two days. We'll have rehearsals then."

Liu Xiaoli thought about it and suggested.

"I'll go when I have time. I'll probably start my classes in a few days."

"Attending class? Are you helping your aunt with her class?"

"That's not the case. It's a writer's workshop organized by the Institute of Literature and Art and Beijing Normal University. The study period is half a year, and I will graduate at the end of this year. By then, I will have a college diploma."

Cheng Kaiyan explained in detail.

"Oh, congratulations on your success."

Liu Xiaoli congratulated her, and the girl felt a little strange, as it seemed that she only had a junior college diploma.

College and technical secondary school...

She suppressed her thoughts and continued chatting with Cheng Kaiyan.

Before we knew it, the sun was setting.

The temperature in the room gradually dropped.

A slight chill gradually crept up, and Liu Xiaoli, who realized it belatedly, frowned slightly and shuddered, "hiss~"

"What's wrong? Are you cold?"

Cheng Kaiyan was editing and revising the manuscript. When she noticed this out of the corner of her eye, she didn't waste any more time. She got up, walked to the bed, and took the thin quilt to cover her legs.

"I'll get you another pair of pants."

He ran to the closet again and found a pair of his own trousers.

Although the weather in April and May is warm, it is still a bit cold to wear a skirt with bare legs in the morning and evening.

The two of them sat quietly, one revising the manuscript, and the other watching quietly with his chin on his hand.

Time just passed.

……

There is a bus stop outside Xiaowei Hutong.

At the distant street entrance, a blue and white bus was approaching slowly. The roar of its engine and the faint black exhaust were extremely conspicuous in the sun.

"Clang~"

The bus driver's braid suddenly fell to the ground. The driver braked and stopped the bus. He turned around and shouted to the crowd: "Get off here!"

The passengers got off the bus while complaining.

In the crowd, Xu Yuxiu and Aunt Wang Qiang got out of the car arm in arm. They had made an appointment to go to Guangji Temple to pray in the afternoon.

The little grandson of Wang Qiang's family seems to be having trouble acclimatizing to the local climate recently. He can neither eat nor sleep well.

I have some free time today, so I'll go and ask for something.

Xu Yuxiu was fulfilling a vow for Cheng Kaiyan. A few years ago, Cheng Kaiyan was about to join the army, and Xu Yuxiu went to Guangji Temple to pray for blessings.

Now that she has returned home as she wished, it is time to fulfill her wish. Xu Yuxiu also asked for a sachet stuffed with a jade buckle to ensure her safety.

This was also the birthday gift she prepared for Cheng Kaiyan.

Guangji Temple, the seat of the Buddhist General Association, is one of the Eight Inner Temples.

Don’t think that no one went to temples and Taoist temples to burn incense in the 1970s and 1980s. People’s belief in Buddhism has not completely disappeared. Many people still go to temples to worship Buddha and seek spiritual comfort and religious sustenance.

After the buzz ended, the authorities immediately restored the policies on freedom of religious belief.

After the reform and opening up, it has become more and more active, and people are eager to be the first to burn incense during the New Year and other festivals.

"Is your Wen Lei at work now?"

The two got off the car. It was still more than ten minutes' walk to Xiaowei Hutong, so they chatted as they walked.

Xu Yuxiu held the sachet in her hand and asked, "Is your Wen Lei working recently? I see she's been leaving early and coming back late lately, and she doesn't even take care of the child."

"Her father refused to find her a job, so I had no choice but to beg the dean to find her a job as a dance studio manager. She works diligently."

Wang Qiang said helplessly.

"Administrator is a good job, with lots of free time, just like Kaiyan in our family, haha."

Xu Yuxiu laughed when she mentioned Cheng Kaiyan.

"After all, this is not a long-term solution..."

Wang Qiang shook his head. What development prospects does an administrator have?
The reason I found this job that gives Zhan Wenlei more free time is to encourage her to pick up painting again.

I didn’t expect that the once dazzling painting genius is now too afraid to even pick up a paintbrush.

Wang Qiang: "Hey, didn't you pray for Kaiyan to find a good marriage partner at Guangji Temple today? Guangji Temple is the most effective place to pray for a marriage partner. Last year, the second son of Director Hu from the Street Office prayed for a marriage partner at Guangji Temple, and he got married before the New Year this year. I heard that her family are all doctors, and she even works at Union Hospital."

"Really? The doctor is so good! He's from Union Hospital. He can cure any illness or pain in the family. This daughter-in-law is so well off... I only remembered to fulfill his wish, but forgot about this."

Xu Yuxiu was surprised and a little regretful. Although Cheng Kaiyan had been engaged since childhood, she sent a letter to Harbin years ago, but there was no reply.

I don’t know if he didn’t receive it or he didn’t reply on purpose.

Xu Yuxiu guessed that this marriage might not be successful, and she was always worried about it.

However, Cheng Kaiyan's abilities grew later on, whether it was from writing articles or earning more and more royalties, his fame grew, and he even won a literary award. He and Xiaoli were in a good relationship.

The depression in her heart finally dissipated.

snort!
I don’t care if you, the Liu family, don’t agree!

Our Kaiyan is a great writer now!

"It's okay. Your Kaiyan is so well-off. Which girl wouldn't be interested in him? If you don't believe me, Kaiyan can find someone in school who is definitely a college student."

"If the students are so capable, then they become teachers and students."

Xu Yuxiu retorted.

Before I knew it, Wutong Courtyard was right in front of me and I walked through the door.

Today is the May Day holiday, and the yard is bustling again. People on holiday and those who have just got off work have all returned.

"Yuxiu, Wang Qiang hasn't seen you two all day? Where did you go?"

"Look! Look! The Model Worker Medal, our Nanhua's new medal. The factory leaders even said they're going to give him a raise! Now it's only forty-five a month!"

"Hahahahaha!"

When Wang Cuihua saw the two of them in the yard, her eyes lit up and she immediately came over, put her hands on her hips, looked up at the sky and laughed, showing off proudly.

"Hey hey! Nanhua has made great progress!"

The two of them exclaimed in unison, how exaggerated it could be.

No matter what others think, Wang Cuihua is satisfied.

"Where."

Wang Cuihua quickly said a few more humble words and then asked, "Yuxiu, why did Kaiyan bring a girl back home? She is helping to cook in the kitchen right now."

"girl?!!"

Xu Yuxiu stood there in a daze. When did this happen?

How come this kid did something like this just after being away for a whole day?

Isn’t he dating Xiaoli?
"Puchi... It is said that praying for marriage in Guangji Temple is effective! Wang Cuihua, look, I went to Guangji Temple and didn't pray for marriage, but marriage found me. Yuxiu has to hand out wedding candy today!"

Aunt Wang Qiang chuckled and pointed at Xu Yuxiu in surprise.

"Really? I'll go and beg for it tomorrow."

Wang Cuihua widened her eyes and spoke quickly.

"Don't talk nonsense. What if they are just friends? It's too early to give them wedding candy or anything like that. I'll go back and take a look first."

Xu Yuxiu quickly made up a few words, picked up the bag and hurried home. She felt something was wrong. She hoped that this boy would not have any casual relationships with either sex.

You're going to go to jail!

She walked to the kitchen door and looked inside:
In front of the stove, there stood a tall girl in a white dress and a ponytail. She was wearing an apron and frying vegetables with a spatula in her hand.

His son sat at the fire mouth and passed firewood into the stove. While they worked, they chatted in low voices from time to time.

Seeing this scene, Xu Yuxiu's heart sank.

"Cheng Kaiyan! Come out!"

Xu Yuxiu had a cold face and scolded in a deep voice.

The two people who were cooking in the kitchen heard Xu Yuxiu's voice and turned around.

"You are finally back. Look who this is?"

Cheng Kaiyan put down the firewood, stood up, walked to Liu Xiaoli and took her hand.

"Aunt Yuxiu, hello, I'm Liu Xiaoli."

Liu Xiaoli was a little nervous at first, but when he held her hand, she quickly calmed down and politely greeted Xu Yuxiu.

"Xiao Li?!"

When Xu Yuxiu heard this, she stared at Liu Xiaoli for a few more seconds, and only then was she sure that the girl in the apron cooking at home was really Liu Xiaoli, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

The beautiful woman hurriedly stepped forward enthusiastically, pulled Cheng Kaiyan's hand away, then held Liu Xiaoli's hand, and said with a smile: "Xiaoli! It's you. It's been a long time since we last met. You've grown up so much, and you're still as beautiful as when you were a child..."

"Auntie."

Xu Yuxiu looked her up and down, then enthusiastically pulled her to sit on the stool and talked to her.

When he was free, he did not forget to tell Cheng Kaiyan a few words: "Kaiyan, cook the remaining dishes. I want to talk to Xiaoli for a while."

Seeing this, Cheng Kaiyan simply took the spatula.

Come on...I have a daughter-in-law and forget about my son.

Let’s cook some food, it’s getting late.

When the dishes were ready, Xu Yuxiu and Liu Xiaoli were chatting about something and laughing non-stop, looking like the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was very harmonious.

In fact, Cheng Kaiyan planned to send Liu Xiaoli back home early. Although they were a couple, they had not yet reached the stage of meeting each other's parents.

On the contrary, Liu Xiaoli insisted on staying. Since she was already here, she should at least meet him once. It would be impolite to just leave like that.

"time to eat."

Cheng Kaiyan took in the harmonious scene before her, called out, and brought dishes to the table.

"understood."

Liu Xiaoli responded and gave him a faint smile.

She stood up and took the bowl and chopsticks from his hand, then placed them one by one according to their positions and scooped rice from the pot.

Xu Yuxiu was obviously very satisfied with the virtuous appearance of this lady.

She thought to herself, I have heard from Jiang Ting that this girl works in a dance theater, and I thought she would be a little proud. Now, seeing her, she is really as gentle and lovely as Jiang Ting said.

……

We ate and talked until it got dark outside.

"Auntie, it's getting late. I should go back."

Liu Xiaoli said in a gentle voice, it is already five forty, and it will probably be six o'clock when we get back.

"Wait a moment, Xiaoli."

Xu Yuxiu knew that she was staying in a guesthouse and had a time limit, so she didn't keep her for long.

Suddenly she remembered something and pulled her aside and said.

Then Xu Yuxiu turned and walked into the room.

After a while, a red envelope was stuffed into Liu Xiaoli's hand.

Liu Xiaoli kept refusing, feeling a little flattered, "No need, Auntie..."

"Please accept it. It is also a token of my mother's love."

Cheng Kaiyan patted her shoulder and she accepted it.