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

Chapter 298 Going to University by Cruise Ship
Xu Xinyi nodded emphatically, "Absolutely! When I graduate, I want to earn a lot of money like my sister and buy lots and lots of things for Mom and Dad!"

Chen Xinyue teased, "If you want to make big money, you won't have many opportunities if you stay in the province. You have to go to a big city like the capital."

These words startled Xu Xinyi, and she began to think about it carefully. "So, does that mean I have to go to the capital to develop my career?"

"Where are you going!" Lin Yi glared at the two of them, annoyed. "You troublesome brats! It's one thing for you to fly away alone, but are you going to drag your sister along too? If your aunt and uncle find out, they'll come chasing us all the way to our house and cause a huge scene!"

Chen Xinyue quickly raised her hands in surrender, "Grandpa, I was just joking, why are you getting so worked up! Okay, okay, I'll talk to you properly, alright?"

Chen Xinyue turned her head, her expression becoming more serious. "What are your plans for the future?"

Xu Xinyi shook her head. "I haven't decided yet! My dad hopes I can come back and become a teacher after graduation, preferably in our county or the city. My mom thinks the same way. She also said that even if I can't become a teacher, I have to get a stable job. She doesn't want me to leave the province, and she doesn't even want me to stay in the provincial capital."

My eldest brother hopes I will go to Guangdong Province. He said he can arrange a position for me in his company, with high pay, little work, and no worries. My second brother told me to work hard and get into their school so I can work in the same company as him.

I think if I follow their plan, my career will definitely be very smooth, there's nothing more to say.

"Once I go to university and experience the harsh realities of society, perhaps I'll happily accept their arrangements."

Lin Qin laughed, "You really think of your parents in everything you do, unlike your sister, who was thinking about going abroad a long time ago and always tells us directly without consulting us!"

The two sisters exchanged a glance and remained silent.

That evening, Chen Xinyue called Xiao Jinlin and told him that she wanted to accompany Xu Xinyi to the provincial capital, and also mentioned going on a yacht trip, etc.

Xiao Jinlin was terrified when he heard this. He quickly asked Tang Ming to check the information, contact the port city, prepare the small cruise ship, and also made arrangements in the provincial capital in advance.

Three days later, Xiao Jinlin came in person and agreed to let Chen Xinyue go with him.

Because she was happy, Chen Xinyue didn't think much about it.

The day arrived when Xu Xinyi was to depart and report for duty.

A group of people arrived at Nangang in a tin boat and were all dumbfounded when they saw the small cruise ship.

Especially since there was a small cruise ship next to Chen Wenjun's yacht, the two looked like an elephant and an ant.

The impact was extremely strong.

Xu Xinyi unconsciously clenched her hand holding the bag, and forced a dry laugh: "Sis, if my roommates ask me how I got to school, and I say I took a cruise ship, do you think anyone would believe me?"

Chen Xinyue snapped out of her daze and gave Xiao Jinlin a deep look. "That's an exaggeration."

"Not at all, it's all for you." Xiao Jinlin gazed at her affectionately.

Those around them were forced to eat a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

Lin Yi dragged his suitcase and sprinted up the boat. "Hurry up, don't dawdle. I've never been on such a big ship before. I can brag about it for ages. Ah Qin, hurry up and take some pictures of me."

"I want one too."

Everyone snapped out of their daze and rushed over, snapping individual photos, couple photos, and group photos. They continued taking pictures on the cruise ship, at the cinema, the luxury restaurant, the ballroom, the amusement park, and even in the cabins—they took pictures everywhere.

Since they were the only family on the cruise ship, they put down their luggage and started to wander around.

Chen Xinyue went to a restaurant to eat, accompanied by Xu Xinyi.

Lin Qin and Lin Ying enjoyed the sea breeze on the deck while watching several men swim in the pool.

The wind was so strong that they couldn't hear each other, so the two of them went to a restaurant.

On the way, Lin Qin asked in a low voice, "Are A-Jian and Jing-Jing still chatting?"

Lin Ying looked around furtively. "Yes! It's not that Ah Jian, that idiot, has suddenly become clever. I got Tang Jing's contact information. Shouldn't we ask her a few questions, find out how she's doing, and then find a reason for them to contact each other? You know, other people's kids find dating so easy, why is it so difficult for our family?"

"What's the progress now?" This was what Lin Qin was most concerned about.

Lin Ying shook her head honestly, "I really don't know, and it's not good to ask openly, for fear that the brat will find out and then deliberately distance himself from Tang Jing. But then again, all I know is that Tang Jing teaches in the provincial capital, and I don't know anything else, not even what her family situation is like."

In the past, Lin Ying would have definitely investigated the family's ancestors beforehand. But times have changed, and the Xu family is now wealthy!

This person has money, so she has confidence and the ability to back up her finances. After hearing that Tang Jing was ambitious, filial, and a top student, she had the idea of ​​matchmaking him with her. It was purely a one-sided enthusiasm.

Lin Qin laughed, "That's easy, just ask Ya Ya!"

Chen Xinyue happened to hear Lin Qin mention her name, and quickly looked up, "Mom, Auntie."

Lin Ying hurriedly sidled up to Chen Xinyue, grabbed her arm, and looked at her expectantly. "Good girl, you have to help your older cousin. He still doesn't have a girlfriend, and I'm so worried about him. Um... I think your friend is pretty nice. What's her family situation? Could you introduce her to your older cousin?"

"My best friend? You mean Xu Jiahui?" Chen Xinyue instinctively thought of her roommate from Anshi.

Lin Ying was taken aback for a moment, but did not immediately deny it. Instead, she asked, "What's the situation with her family?"

Chen Xinyue pondered for a moment and said, "Xu Jiahui's hometown is in our Anshi County. It's just an ordinary family. But she's ambitious and has brothers. Most parents in our area favor sons over daughters. I think her family is similar, but not as extreme."

Seeing that she was good at studying, her parents gritted their teeth and supported her through university, despite their limited means. During her university years, she helped us with our stall business, saving a considerable sum of money. After graduation, she bought a house in Anshi, acquired some assets, and got a job in the government sector.

"Wow! This girl is pretty good! She managed to settle down in Anshi without any family support and even has a decent job. That's great. What do you think of her character?"

Xu Jiahui was an unexpected bonus for Lin Ying, and she asked increasingly detailed questions.

Chen Xinyue found it amusing. "Auntie, the person I've chosen, aside from anything else, is definitely a good person! Xu Jiahui is a very clear-headed and pragmatic person, and she's also open and honest. She doesn't like to take advantage of others, nor does she like to be taken advantage of. In short, she's clear-headed, has a strong temper, and is the kind of person who won't suffer losses."

My parents helped her back then, and they've always remembered it. She's a sensible and grateful person; that's about it.

Lin Ying nodded repeatedly, beaming from ear to ear, "Okay, okay, could you find an opportunity to introduce her to your second cousin? Your second cousin is a teacher at a school, which is a secure job. He owns a house, a car, and a shop, and he's financially well-off. I think they're a good match."

Chen Xinyue was dumbfounded, "Auntie, are you not going to take care of my older cousin anymore?"