The growth system comes at the age of 30

Chapter 272 A World for Two (4K)

While her parents' shop was incredibly busy, Chen Jingle wasn't idle at home either.

"It's alright, the test results are in, and there are no problems. It won't have much impact on the store's business."

When he returned from grocery shopping in the morning, he received a message from Sister Xiu asking about what happened yesterday.

Sister Xiu has been very busy lately. It was only when Lin Yaoheng saw the relevant video on Douyin that she found out and immediately sent a message to inquire about the situation.

Seeing her worried expression, Chen Jingle quickly explained to her to put her mind at ease.

It wasn't mentioned that someone deliberately caused trouble or that Li Qiguang had already helped resolve these issues; it was simply omitted to avoid further complications.

Anyway, it's all in the past.

After finishing the chat and waiting for his parents to go to the store, he cleaned the house and took a quick shower.

Li Beixing drove over.

The A3 drove straight into the yard, and after getting out of the car, I dragged two heavy suitcases out of the trunk.

Chen Jingle was stunned by what he saw, and quickly stepped forward to help, asking curiously, "What is this?"

Li Beixing answered casually, "Clothes."

clothing?

Two large boxes?
Chen Jingle was taken aback, then chuckled, "Are you planning to move in here?"

"What? Not welcome?"

Li Beixing put her hands on her hips, raised her chin, and glanced at him sideways, looking just like a kitten with its back arched, ready to pounce.

Chen Jingle smiled slightly and said, "No, you're welcome. I'm just worried about how to explain it to your parents."

Li Beixing's expression turned unnatural, and he scoffed, "I never said I was going to live with you. If I'm staying here occasionally, I need to have a change of clothes, right? Otherwise, I'll just wear yours every time?"

Although Chen Jingle's clothes are indeed very loose and comfortable to wear.

"That's right."

Chen Jingle smiled.

Although he had prepared some things that girls might need, it was definitely not enough.

Since Li Beixing brought it himself, it saves him from having to consider various things.

Chen Jingle helped her carry the two large suitcases upstairs. He was now quite strong and healthy, and carrying two suitcases was a piece of cake for him.

Li Beixing followed behind, her steps light and cheerful.

She had been planning this for a long time and was certain that Chen Jingle would not refuse.

If he dares to refuse, hmph, she'll throw a tantrum and make him pay!

They went up to Chen Jingle's room.

Li Beixing opened the suitcase, then opened the wardrobe, and hung the items inside one by one.

Ordinary clothes are fine, but why are there so many colorful lace patterns?
Chen Jingle's eyes looked strange.

Teacher Li's ears turned red from being stared at, but she had to pretend nothing was wrong.

Calm down!

Stay calm!

We absolutely cannot show weakness.

And so, they emptied one suitcase and moved on to the next.

As for Chen Jingle's original clothes, they were all squeezed into a corner.

All the clothes he wore in spring, summer, autumn and winter combined didn't equal the number of spring clothes Li Beixing brought.

Chen Jingle's eyelids twitched. Wasn't it supposed to be just changing clothes?
Is it really not a move?!

……

It took Li Beixing about half an hour to pack up the clothes.

The wardrobe, which was originally at least half empty, is now crammed full.

I originally thought that such a big wardrobe would be enough, but now it seems that it's really necessary to get a walk-in closet as well.

Even the bedside table and the adjacent gaming room have gained many more items belonging to Li Beixing.

"OK, done!"

Li Beixing was very satisfied.

As a result, traces of her presence were now found throughout many places on the second floor, making it feel just like her own home.

Chen Jingle's mood was somewhat unusual.

Although we weren't living together, it felt just like it. From slippers to toiletries, everything was provided, clearly indicating that it was ready for me to move in.

To say that they weren't living together would be somewhat self-deceptive.

Does sleeping during the day not count as sleeping?
"how is it going?"

Li Beixing skipped and hopped to Chen Jingle, beaming with pride and eager to claim credit.

Chen Jingle pinched her cheek: "Not bad, everything is arranged in an orderly manner, you put a lot of thought into it."

Teacher Li was even happier than the children in kindergarten who received a little red flower as a reward for being praised.

He happily added, "No, you already tidied it up quite well; I was just copying what you wrote."

Li Beixing wasn't joking. Chen Jingle cleaned the house every day, keeping every corner spotless. She simply put things in the right places; it wasn't really that hard work.

"By the way, didn't Chen Qiyun come today?" Li Beixing asked casually.

Chen Jingle glanced at her, not wanting to expose her, and said, "It's Chen Qiyun's friend's birthday today. She made plans to go shopping with someone and said she wouldn't be back for lunch, she'd just grab something to eat outside."

Li Beixing's eyes lit up immediately.

So, it's just the two of them at home today? No need to sneak around?

Teacher Li immediately felt much more relaxed, like a happy butterfly flitting around the room.

Although she was happy, she didn't disturb Chen Jingle's work. She planned to play by herself for a while and wait for Chen Jingle to finish. Anyway, she had plenty of time today.

She had prepared many surprises.

Chen Jing chuckled and said, "I'm not busy with work today. I'm going to take a day off and spend time with you."

"Really?"

Li Beixing was pleasantly surprised; she was prepared to wait for Chen Jingle to finish his work.

Chen Jingle stretched and picked up Li Beixing, spinning her around: "Yeah, really. Even the nuclear-powered donkeys in government units need to rest. They're busy with work every day, so there's no need for them to rest. Anyway, the customers aren't urging us."

I've been rushing to meet deadlines every day lately. Just thinking about how a single order can be worth 50,000 yuan means I'll never have a moment to rest!
As a result, from the end of the Chinese New Year until now, including Valentine's Day, I have only had three days off in total.

The key is to rest during the day and try to catch up on the schedule at night.

This level of exertion is more tiring than even tightening screws on an assembly line!

"Once we finish this batch and start taking new orders, we can consider raising prices," Chen Jingle pondered.

The price and comments given to him by Xiling Auction House last time have gradually spread in the domestic art circle, resulting in a constant stream of private messages from people asking him to commission calligraphy and painting works.

There is absolutely no shortage of orders.

At first, I was greedy and accepted quite a lot of offers, but later I was too busy to handle everything and had to reluctantly refuse some of them.

I've made up my mind to raise prices once I've secured the last few orders.

Even if fewer people buy, it doesn't matter; on the contrary, it's a relief.

Besides, someone who's willing to spend 50,000 yuan to buy one of his calligraphy or paintings shouldn't mind spending tens of thousands more.

Chen Jingle thought for a moment and said, "How about we play some games? I've already connected the Switch you gave me to my computer."

"Okay!"

Li Beixing smiled and did not refuse.

For her, as long as she could be with Chen Jingle, it didn't matter what they did.

……

E-sports room.

In addition to the dual-handle system, a business sofa has been added to the room.

Li Beixing didn't like gaming chairs; she preferred to lie in Chen Jingle's arms. This soft sofa could comfortably support the weight of two people. That way, Chen Jingle could hold her while playing games or watching videos.

Today we're planning to play as a couple.

Although this game doesn't require a lot of skill, not many people can play it well on their first try.

Despite Chen Jingle's extensive knowledge and skills, he's actually not as good as Li Beixing when it comes to gaming.

The various silly antics in the early stages made Li Beixing laugh out loud.

Chen Jingle was also in a bind.

He's not very good at games. Although the system can help him quickly master various game knowledge and strategies, he can't make a qualitative leap in terms of hands-on operation. He can only practice slowly.

Moreover, even after practicing for a long time, one may still not be as good as those who are naturally talented.

For example, his skill level in King of Glory is not as good as Chen Qiyun's.

This kind of operation, which involves the flexibility of the finger joints, is physiological and innate; you either can do it or you can't.

Usually, it's the guys who are better at the game than the girls, but it's the opposite for him.

Fortunately, although Chen Jingle was slow, his comprehension was unparalleled. He could always quickly find the trick to pass the level, which amazed Li Beixing.

Chen Jingle thought that one of the best things about Li Beixing was that she was very skilled at the game and was very willing to listen to his explanations of how to pass the level, and she understood and executed them very well.

That alone puts them ahead of more than 95% of people.

Therefore, under his command, the two cooperated very well throughout the journey.

Even when he pauses, it's because he's the one who needs to be waited for.

"You can take your time, there's no rush."

Li Beixing's willingness to wait patiently for him made Chen Jingle happiest.

It's worth noting that countless couples have argued because of this game, leading to the saying, "Online couples go their separate ways offline."

Li Beixing remained patient throughout.

How can I not love it!

I played for an hour and I'm a little tired.

It's impossible to beat this game in a short time. Most people would be lucky to finish it in sixteen or seventeen hours. More often than not, they get angry and don't want to play anymore.

Chen Jingle rested his chin on Li Beixing's shoulder: "How about we call it a day?"

"Oh." Li Beixing chose to save the game, put the controller on the table, and stretched.

The next second, Chen Jingle lifted him up and turned him around, so the two were face to face.

Li Beixing chuckled and snuggled into his arms.

She really loves to nuzzle and rub against things.

Li Beixing blinked, then suddenly leaned close to Chen Jingle's ear: "How about we do it right here?"

Chen Jingle: "..."

Tsk~
It's true that wearing glasses creates a striking contrast; even Teacher Li is no exception to this rule.

He picked up the koala and got up to close the door.

New scene map, e-sports room, successfully unlocked!

Li Beixing stayed at Chen Jingle's house all day and didn't go back until after dinner in the afternoon.

They arrived in high spirits and returned laden with gifts.

For Chen Jingle, today is somewhat decadent, depraved, and absurd.

It doesn't matter, it's just one day anyway.

……

Sunday.

Chen Jingle invited Liang Cheng to dinner.

"Thank you so much for my little shop," he said to Liang Cheng with a smile.

Liang Cheng rolled his eyes in annoyance: "Damn it, we've been buddies for over ten years, why are you being so formal? Have you forgotten that you helped me get into this company?"

"One thing at a time," Chen Jingle waved his hand.

"Nonsense!"

Liang Cheng really didn't want to let too many other factors interfere with their friendship of more than ten years.

After taking a sip of tea, he said, "I heard that Hongqi's boss spoke to our bureau yesterday. That's impressive; you can get the big boss to help you out."

Chen Jingle vaguely replied, "The boss found out by chance and asked around for help. My thought is that if it's just an individual's behavior, then I have no objection. But if it's a competitor deliberately smearing me, then don't blame me for retaliating in kind."

"What are you planning to do?" Liang Cheng asked curiously.

Chen Jingle chuckled: "No need to do much. The other party is probably feeling guilty and afraid of my retaliation, so they ran away overnight and directly transferred the prime shop."

"This works too?" Liang Cheng was taken aback, then laughed out loud. "Alright, that saves trouble. I was just saying that as long as I'm in the Market Supervision Bureau, you can rest assured that no one will cause trouble anymore."

"Hehe, thanks."

Chen Jingle smiled broadly.

Liang Cheng paused for a moment and said, "I might be transferred to the Intellectual Property Department next."

"Huh?" Chen Jingle was taken aback, somewhat confused. "What's this department like?"

"It's alright. In terms of power, it's definitely not as high as the office or the committee, but it can solve the problem of deputy section chief position and rank." Liang Cheng's lips curled up slightly.

Chen Jingle was surprised, then realized what was happening: "Oh~ Congratulations!"

This means a promotion, that's fine.

At 31 years old, well, you'd be just another face on the street online, and in soap operas, you'd be rejected by older saleswomen from big cities on the dating market.

But in reality, many people who want to see him probably have to make an appointment.

No matter how small Jiangbei is, it is still a proper prefecture-level city.

"Hehe!" Liang Cheng grinned. "It's just a matter of being promoted from a junior engineer to a mid-level engineer, and I'll probably stay like this until retirement. There are plenty of engineers like me in the bureau, and I don't even dare to dream of going any higher. Fortunately, I don't have any ambitions or ideas. I'm just happy to stay in the city and spend more time with my family and kids."

"That's enough, that's enough. Many people work their whole lives until retirement and only then do they get a certain level of benefits."

Chen Jingle smiled and said, "Section Chief Liang, what do you think of my deputy director position..."

"Get lost, get lost! You call yourself a deputy director? My boss is only a deputy director too. Go tell him to give you his seat."

Liang Cheng laughed and scolded in an annoyed tone.

Chen Jingle laughed heartily, then sighed, "Sometimes I think, how high does one have to be to be considered a truly high-ranking official?"

Liang Cheng: "..."

Dude, you're getting too into character again. Stop cosplaying Gao Yuliang; that's not someone we can aspire to.

Jokes are jokes.

Chen Jingle gradually understood why so many people choose to return to their hometowns to take civil service exams or postgraduate entrance exams at this stage.

In the current environment, getting a job in a county or city-level unit is indeed a guarantee of income, much better than other professions.

The key is social status; in small cities, they are practically invincible.

Big bosses like Li Qiguang can be said to be indifferent, but they wouldn't dare to ignore him either; it goes without saying that ordinary people are even less likely to care.

Chen Jingle has read many books and has a certain understanding of this subject, but when he truly combines theory with practice to understand it, he still feels that his previous understanding was too superficial.

Of course, it was just a feeling of regret, not an expression of envy for the path Liang Cheng took.

Every man has fantasized about wielding power over the world, but not everyone is cut out for it.

There's nothing shameful about admitting your mediocrity.

Besides, Chen Jingle is naturally lazy and likes to be free. He doesn't even want to go to work, let alone be on call 24 hours a day within the system.

It's not like 10 years ago when people spent their whole days drinking tea and reading newspapers.

Unless it's forest ranger or reservoir watchman, but those are too far from home, and he has Teacher Li now, so it's even less likely he'd go.

Chen Jingle wanted to help Liang Cheng, but unfortunately he was willing but unable, and didn't have the qualifications.

Let’s talk about it later!
(End of this chapter)