Back to 1984: Earning Money, Raising Kids, and Keeping the Household Busy

Chapter 222 The Art of Interpersonal Relationships

Because of Ji Fang, she knew that some of the local residents looked down on outsiders, and she didn't dare to make such a big decision as buying a house on her own.

Chen Xinyue comforted you, "It's okay, I just wanted to tell you. Think it over carefully. Anyway, we still have a long time before graduation, so there's no rush."

Tang Jing nodded.

Even so, everyone still took Chen Xinyue's words to heart and pondered them carefully.

During university, everyone in the dorm was busy with either studying or making money. Except for Chen Xinyue, everyone else was very busy.

Graduation season has arrived in the blink of an eye.

Tang Jing was admitted to a graduate program at a university in the provincial capital of the province where Anshi is located, and will soon be studying in the south.

Zhou Miaoqing and Xu Jiahui went back to their hometown to look for jobs. With the help of her parents, Zhou Miaoqing successfully entered the provincial power company and was just waiting to get her graduation certificate before officially starting work.

Xu Jiahui took the civil service exam and was successfully hired.

The two returned to school together.

When taking graduation photos, everyone looked at Chen Xinyue.

"Xinyue, we're going back to the South soon. What are your plans?"

These past few months, they've all been working hard for their own futures, but Chen Xinyue has been spending all her time in the library without making any moves.

Chen Xinyue pressed the shutter button, capturing everyone's curious expressions, and then flashed a bright smile, "I'm going abroad! To study in the UK."

"Wow! She really is the young lady I've chosen!" Zhou Miaoqing exclaimed exaggeratedly, rushing forward to hug Chen Xinyue tightly. "If I become rich and powerful, I won't forget you!"

Others nodded.

Chen Xinyue retorted playfully, "Don't think I don't know how much money you've made these past few years! You call yourselves rich and powerful! I think you're richer than me!"

The three of them shook their heads.

Zhou Miaoqing started to complain about being poor, "I listened to you and used that money to buy a 100-square-meter apartment, and to get my parents a more comfortable place. All the money is gone now."

Xu Jiahui nodded hurriedly, "Me too. I bought an apartment in Anshi, over 100 square meters. It cost me all my money, and my family helped me out a bit."

Tang Jing pursed her lips and chuckled in agreement, "I bought it with Miao Qing, in the same neighborhood. I paid the same amount as her."

Chen Xinyue was somewhat surprised, "You've decided to settle down in the south?"

She had asked Tang Jing about her future plans before, but Tang Jing was still confused. Since she had a younger brother and they were both in the capital, they could be considered to be helping each other, so she didn't interfere too much.

Tang Jing nodded firmly, "I really can't afford a house in the capital, and since you're all in the same place, I want to be with you too. My younger brother said that after he graduates, he wants to work hard in Guangdong Province, and if possible, try his luck in Hong Kong, which is a financial center. He has his own ideas. I'll settle down in the south so that we can be closer together in the future."

Most importantly, she couldn't bear to part with them, but she couldn't bring herself to say such mushy things.

Chen Xinyue seemed thoughtful. "It's good that we're all together. If you register your household registration in our area, you'll have plenty of career options after graduating with your master's degree. Besides, the winters there are really comfortable, hahaha."

The four girls laughed and joked as they took photos and videos all over the campus.

Just as everyone was having a great time, Su Wanwan suddenly appeared. She greeted everyone as if she had completely forgotten about the previous disagreement.

"Xinyue, Jiahui, are you taking graduation photos?"

Chen Xinyue smiled politely and nodded, "We've finished filming and are just about to go eat."

"Perfect timing! I'm going to eat too, let's go together!" No one could imitate Su Wanwan's shamelessness, so they could only take her along.

On the way, Su Wanwan asked affectionately, "Are you going to stay in the capital after graduation? Or go back to your hometown?"

"And you?" Chen Xinyue asked before Xu Jiahui could blurt out.

Su Wanwan said happily, "I found a job in the capital, at a listed company. I plan to stay here and work hard for a few years. What about you?"

Chen Xinyue immediately offered her congratulations, saying, "The capital is great. After all, it's the center of the motherland, and it's developing rapidly. If you can establish yourself here, things will definitely be good in the future."

Su Wanwan seemed to have found a kindred spirit, nodding vigorously, "That's right, that's what I think too, and I've also found a boyfriend, he's from here, and we plan to get married next year."

The crowd was surprised, but they didn't ask any further questions and continued to offer their blessings.

Su Wanwan was so happy to be coaxed by Chen Xinyue that she became more and more excited as she talked, even revealing details about her boyfriend.

After the meal, everyone parted amicably.

Su Wanwan realized that she had told everyone everything, but she hadn't even found out where Chen Xinyue and the others had gone. Her face darkened.

Back in the dormitory, everyone was laughing so hard they couldn't stand up straight.

"Oh my god! Xinyue, I've really learned something new today. Even a shrewd person like Su Wanwan can be completely fooled by you. I have absolutely no worries about you going abroad!" Xu Jiahui exclaimed.

Zhou Miaoqing nodded vigorously, "My parents have always told me to learn from Xinyue, but I was not convinced. After four years of university, I am now convinced. What I lack is not your wisdom, but your cultivation and composure. You can smile at people you dislike and praise them to the skies. You are not an ordinary person!"

Jiahui, from now on, you need to be like Xinyue in how you conduct yourself at work. This isn't called being slick, it's called being adaptable. I need to learn that too. My mom said, "At work, being a good person comes first!"

Tang Jing watched the commotion from the sidelines, laughing until tears streamed down her face.

The next day, the dormitory, which had been filled with laughter and joy, was deserted, marking the perfect end to their university life.

In the airport.

Lin Qin and Chen Wenjun, who came from Anshi to the capital, looked at their two children with reluctance, their eyes welling up with tears.

"Mom and Dad respect your decision. However, things are different abroad than in China. In China, no matter what happens, Mom and Dad can lend a hand. But abroad, even if something happens, we won't be able to help you."

Lin Qin felt a thousand regrets, but she didn't want to break her child's wings, so she was very conflicted.

Chen Xinyue and Chen Ruiyu each took one of her arms.

“Mom, Lingxue is in England. I’ve already told her in advance, and she’ll take care of me when I get there.” Chen Xinyue winked mischievously.

Chen Ruiyu nodded in agreement, "Zhiyang is in the United States. I'll meet up with him when I get there. Two years, give us two years, and we'll definitely come back!"

The brother and sister repeatedly assured each other.

Chen Wenjun patted Lin Qin on the back, "Just pretend they went to school for another two years. If it really doesn't work out, we can buy plane tickets now and each of us can go with one, how about that?"

"Go to hell!" Lin Qin said, both angry and amused. She punched Chen Wenjun, which made her feel a little better.

No matter how reluctant they were, they still put the two children on the plane.

After returning from the airport.

The couple first went to see the three houses they had previously bought for their children.