Chapter 51: Life is insignificant, death is miserable "Xiao Ru, try this and see if it tastes good." "Okay, thank you Auntie, it's delicious." "Haha, if it's delicious, eat more. And this is our specialty." "Okay, okay, Auntie." While eating, Wang Xiu'e kept picking up food for Tang Xiaoru, and Tang Xiaoru's small bowl was soon filled with food. She was almost crying. She knew Wang Xiu'e meant well, but her appetite was really small, and her stomach really couldn't take it if she kept feeding her like this. But every time she wanted to say no, she could not resist when she saw Wang Xiu'e's eager eyes and smile. I really can't say such words!
She could only step on Chen Qingrong's instep under the table and give him a wink. Chen Qingrong also understood and quickly helped to smooth things over, "Mom, it's okay. Xiaoru really can't eat that much. Don't give her more. She has a small appetite." Wang Xiu'e smiled and said, "It's not much. You work so hard every day, so you need to eat more to replenish your nutrition." Chen Qingrong took the initiative to draw the attention to himself, "But I sit in front of the computer after dinner every day, it's easy to gain weight, I even have some fat on my belly." Wang Xiu'e looked him up and down, complaining, "You are indeed a little unkempt. Look at Xiaoru, she looks like a white-collar worker in a big company. You, you, how long have you not changed your clothes? All..." She was so busy complaining about her son that she finally forgot to pick up some food for Tang Xiaoru. Tang Xiaoru then breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Chen Qingrong seriously. Comrade Chen, the organization will remember your contributions. You were insignificant when you were alive, and you died miserably. …… After dinner, Tang Xiaoru watched TV with Wang Xiu'e for a while, while Chen Qingrong washed the pots and dishes. Seeing that the time was almost up, Tang Xiaoru tentatively said, "Auntie, it's getting late. You and Qingrong should go to bed early. I should go back too." Wang Xiu'e asked, "Don't you live with Qingrong?" Tang Xiaoru blushed and said, "We, we haven't lived together yet." Chen Qingrong continued, "We haven't even gotten married yet, so why would we live together? I've discussed this with Xiaoru, let's talk about it after we get married." Wang Xiu'e agreed and said, "That makes sense. By the way, Xiaoru, this is for you." She took out a red envelope from her pocket and handed it to Tang Xiaoru, saying with a smile, "Auntie came here in a hurry and didn't prepare anything. This red envelope is for you as a meeting gift. Please accept it." Tang Xiaoru quickly declined, "No, Auntie, I don't need it, you..." "Hey, kid, just take what auntie gave you." Wang Xiu'e stuffed the red envelope into Tang Xiaoru's pocket without saying anything, and said firmly, "If you take it out, auntie will be unhappy. It's not much money. I'll keep it for you to buy new clothes and cosmetics. Just take it obediently."
When Tang Xiaoru heard this, she could only smile helplessly, "Okay, thank you, Auntie. You are going back tomorrow afternoon, right? Then I will treat you to a meal outside at noon tomorrow. The three of us will go together. Do you think it's okay?" Wang Xiu'e asked with some concern, "Will it affect your normal work?" Tang Xiaoru smiled and said, "No, have you forgotten that I am Qingrong's superior? I will approve a day off for him tomorrow and let him accompany you for a stroll. We will have lunch together at noon. Please let us show our filial piety." Wang Xiu'e smiled, "Okay, then I'll follow your arrangements. I'll take you there." "No need, just sit down and have a rest. Goodbye, Auntie." "Okay, drive slowly, Qingrong, what are you still standing there for? Go and send your girlfriend off." "Ah good." Chen Qingrong sent Tang Xiaoru downstairs. After getting out of the elevator, Tang Xiaoru took out the red envelope and returned it to him, "Here, take it back. Don't give it back to Auntie directly, or she will be unhappy. You can give it back to Auntie in other ways." Chen Qingrong waved his hand, "Take it. This is the red envelope my mother gave you. Didn't I also take the red envelope your mother gave me? It's just a small token of my appreciation. Don't refuse it." Tang Xiaoru hesitated, looked at him, and finally gave up, "Okay." Chen Qingrong smiled and joked again, "But Director, you performed really well tonight, better than when I went to your house that night. You didn't see my mother smile like that, she must be very satisfied with you." Tang Xiaoru blushed, and her heart was inexplicably flustered. "I, I didn't show much. I, I was still very nervous. I was worried that I would say something wrong." "You didn't say anything wrong. You performed very well. I give you a thumbs up." Chen Qingrong actually gave him a thumbs up. Tang Xiaoru rolled her eyes at him, "Alright, go up and keep Auntie company. I'll give you a day off tomorrow, and you can go shopping around the Magic City with Auntie, buy what you need, and buy some gifts for Uncle. Don't just think about buying action figures when you make money, be filial to Uncle and Auntie as well." "I know I know." "I'll call you tomorrow at noon and we'll have lunch together." "Okay." Chen Qingrong scratched his head and smiled shyly, "Director, you are so kind to help me this time. I don't know what to say. Anyway, thank you." Tang Xiaoru said proudly, "As long as you can do your job well and save me some trouble, let's go back." "Okay, drive slowly." "Ah." Tang Xiaoru disappeared from his sight. Chen Qingrong pouted and went home. After they got home, Wang Xiu'e asked him, "Did you not use the money in my bank card? I just checked and the money is not missing." Chen Qingrong laughed dryly, "I am your son, so my money is also your money, right? Why do you have to distinguish it so clearly?" Wang Xiu'e said dissatisfiedly, "That's not right. That's the money I gave to my future daughter-in-law. I know you feel sorry for my mother's money, but I still have to give it to her. Why don't you understand?" "We've only been dating for a short time, and we're not even at the level of being a daughter-in-law yet." "I don't care. I like Xiaoru very much. She's so pretty, well-educated and well-mannered. If you could marry her, our Chen family would be in great trouble." Chen Qingrong immediately said, "Mom, you're exaggerating. I'm not bad as your son, okay? Xiaoru and I are a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman."
"I don't think you are worthy of Xiaoru." The mother's complaint was heartbreaking. Then she muttered, "But I'm also a little worried about whether you two can succeed." "What?" "I don't hate her. People say that mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are natural enemies, but when I see her, I like her and I don't have any thoughts of hating her. This makes me very worried." (End of this chapter)