Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1145 I admire those women

Xiao Hong glanced at her father: "Why did we suddenly bring this up? What era are we living in? Why are you still so particular about this? What difference does it make where we're buried?"

Aunt Wang said, "Can't your dad nag a little? Just do whatever he tells you to do."

Xiao Wei said, "I'm here, aren't I? I'm your son too. In the future, we'll all be buried together, together in life and together in death. How lively! Why distinguish between your family and mine? Aren't we all one family?"

Xiaowei's dad said, "Yes, Xiaowei is right. Why think about those unrealistic things? We're doing alright now, let the child decide what happens in the future."

Let's leave the topic at that.

After Xiaowei and the others finished eating, they took the children to the side. Several women tidied up the tables and chairs and went to wash up. Xiaowei's father and Uncle Wang put on their shoes and went out for a walk in the yard.

Xiao Wei's dad asked, "Why did you suddenly bring this up? And why did you say it in front of Xiao Hong?"

Uncle Wang said, "I didn't think much of it, it just slipped out. I didn't take it seriously before, but suddenly I feel like I've let my ancestors down. I'm getting old."

The idea of ​​carrying on the family line is ingrained in the Chinese psyche, and for someone like Uncle Wang, who only has one daughter, there is bound to be some regret weighing on his heart.

The next day, after breakfast, Chen Hui, Chen Xiao, and Geng Hui went to work, Xiao Wei's father took Bei Bei to school, and Xiao Wei and Xiao Hong took a car to Liaoning University.

Wang Jiwei was driving.

Driving in Northeast China during winter requires skill. Xiao Wei can manage in the city, but he doesn't dare to be too ambitious in the county town and leaves it to an expert.

Wang Jiwei inspected the car, deflated each of the four tires, and then drove off.

Xiao Hong asked, "Why did you let the air out?"

Wang Jiwei said, "In Northeast China, the roads are mostly icy and snowy in winter. If the tires are too full, they become hard and slippery. Letting out some air makes them softer, and the surface area they can grip is larger."

Xiao Wei asked, "Does your unit have snow chains?"

Wang Jiwei said, "It's on large vehicles, but I've never seen it on small cars. That thing damages tires."

Xiao Wei said, "How about we order one to order? Make it to size for a small car, and make it more detailed."

Wang Jiwei said, "You'd have to ask a professional about that; I don't really understand it."

Upon arriving at Liaoning University, Xiaowei and Xiaohong first went to Director Xu's place for a while, where they chatted for a bit, before the two of them went to the dormitory to find Qin Xuemei.

Director Xu is now riding high. The entire commercial area has become a model for university commercial development in Liaodong Province. It is clean, elegant, and full of humanistic atmosphere. It has not only been well received by students, but the owners themselves are also in a good mood.

With a better environment, students are more willing to come, which makes business much easier.

Universities and colleges came to visit and learn from our experience. We received praise and publicity from the provincial and municipal governments on multiple occasions, and everyone involved benefited.

I heard that the Liaoning University commercial district is going to be corporatized and a commercial comprehensive service company is being established.

Director Xu will serve as the first general manager, a promotion that will not only double his salary and bonuses, but also significantly improve his status, making him a high-ranking official in the school.

The university campus was rather deserted in winter. A few people occasionally walked by, but they were always in a hurry.

At this time, the students basically have no classes left and are reviewing for the final exams. The school is quiet and there are hardly any people to be seen. They are all hibernating in their dormitories. Only on the football field, a group of students are playing football in the wind and snow. In the cold weather, steam is coming out of their heads, and their cotton-padded coats are piled up on the side of the playground.

Xiao Wei said, "It's really admirable that they're still playing football on such a day."

Xiao Hong said, "I admire those women cheering on the sidelines; they must have a lot of motivation."

The two of them found Qin Xuemei's dormitory.

Too lazy to climb the stairs, and besides, Xiao Wei couldn't get in anyway. Xiao Hong cupped her hands around her mouth and shouted upstairs, "Qin Xuemei, someone's looking for you."

After calling out a few times, Qin Xuemei opened the window and looked down. Xiao Hong jumped up and down, waving her hands: "Here, here, come down, come down."

Qin Xuemei has changed quite a bit.

Being in school every day for classes and learning can make one feel more fulfilled, or it can be because one has a weak foundation and a lot to learn, leaving no time to think about other things. This can lead to a significant change in one's overall energy and spirit.

Xiao Hong ran over and took Qin Xuemei's arm: "Sister, don't you miss me even for a day?"

Qin Xuemei said, "I do want to. I'm going home too."

Xiao Hong said, "You didn't even stay long at my wedding. You left the moment I turned around, and you even said you missed me."

Qin Xuemei said, "I had plans with my classmates that day, so I went to the provincial library. Besides, you're so busy and tired about the wedding."

She couldn't say it was because seeing Xiao Hong get married brought back too many memories.

She once dreamed that one day she would walk down the aisle in happiness like that, and be with the one she loved, have her own home, and live a peaceful life.

But now all of that has become a luxury, a source of suffering.

Xiaohong said, "Sis, tell me secretly, is a male classmate pursuing you? Did you go on a date behind my back?"

Qin Xuemei glared at Xiao Hong, then smoothed her hair with her hand: "What are you two doing here? Is something wrong?"

Xiao Wei said, "Now that you don't have classes anymore and you don't go home, my mom and aunt miss you, so they asked us to come and pick you up."

Qin Xuemei said, "I'm a grown adult, I can't just get lost. I don't have classes these few days, and I was going back in a few days anyway, but I haven't finished reading two books yet."

Xiao Hong said, "You can never finish reading all the books. It seems you're really ready to study diligently and immerse yourself in the ocean of knowledge."

Qin Xuemei smiled and reached out to tuck Xiao Hong's loose hair behind her ear: "You two are newlyweds, why aren't you staying home quietly?"

Xiao Hong said, "I was ordered to go back to my hometown to pay respects to my ancestors. My mother said she would take you with her so you could go out for a walk and clear your mind."

Xiao Wei said, "Is there anything else you need to take? If so, go upstairs and tidy up."

Qin Xuemei hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Then I'll pack up, I have a few books to return."

Xiao Wei said, "Let's pack everything up. Return what needs to be returned, take what needs to be taken, and then we won't have to come back again."

Qin Xuemei and Xiao Hong went upstairs, while Xiao Wei lit a cigarette and slowly strolled downstairs in the snow to wait.

From here you can see the sign for the coffee shop over at the international student dormitory. This is actually the dine-in area of ​​the cake shop over at the supermarket, which is considered a branch of Zhang Wang's business. Although it's a bit strange to have two shops on one campus, business is still pretty good.

This place sells various small pastries, sandwiches, bread, milk, and coffee. I heard that at the request of international students, they've also added fried potatoes and onion rings. It's open to all students, not just international students—why?

However, relatively few Chinese students go there, as the prices are a bit too high for most students.

Those who came were all couples. Men only put on a show of wealth and status in front of women. It's an animal instinct.

(End of this chapter)