After the networking event, Cheng Su found out that several pairs had hit it off. She asked several of her own employees who had signed up; only Xiaoying and an assistant class leader had some interest in each other, while the other two said they hadnât found anyone appealing.
Cheng Su immediately went to Qi Taiguo to learn more about the assistant class leaderâs situation.
"...Wu Lin, right?" Qi Taiguo thought for a moment and said, "Heâs in the third company, only got promoted this year. Quite a spirited young man."
"Isnât everyone in the army spirited? What about his character? What is his family like?" Cheng Su made a clicking sound.
"His character is pretty good, quite optimistic and ambitious. As for his family, I havenât looked into it closely," Qi Taiguo said.
Cheng Su then said, "Then check it out, comprehensively."
Qi Taiguo glanced at her and said, "Youâre quite eager about this!"
Cheng Su chuckled twice, "Because sheâs my employee! Xiaoying is quite capable; I plan to employ her, so naturally Iâd want her to have a good match!"
Qi Taiguo ruffled her hair and laughed, "I know, youâre like the housekeeper!"
"Iâm not a housekeeper; I just have a heart for making peopleâs lives better." Cheng Su snorted.
Qi Taiguo laughed and shook his head, remembering the holiday plans, said, "The New Yearâs holiday schedule has been set. I took leave earlier, so I wonât be off. Some have longer breaks because their families are far away, like Old Gaoâtheyâre going home for fifteen days."
"So during New Yearâs, youâll have to be on duty every day?" Cheng Su asked.
"Yeah, on New Yearâs Day, Iâm still on night shift."
Cheng Su thought for a moment, looked at him, and said, "Then you wonât be able to go home, so I wonât go back either. Iâll stay here with you!"
Qi Taiguo pulled her down onto the sofa and asked, "Do you really want to stay with me, or you just donât want to go home for New Yearâs?"
Cheng Su lowered her head, pouted, and said, "A bit of both. For New Year, I naturally want to celebrate with you. Whatâs the point of going home by myself? There are so many people at home, but here, itâs just me!"
Qi Taiguo felt both sweet and warm inside but thought of her reluctance and said, "Are you still uncomfortable inside? Susu, let bygones be bygones, donât dwell on it too much; it only makes you feel bad."
Cheng Su knew what he was talking about; it was nothing more than her relationship with his mother. She leaned her head on his shoulder, playing with his fingers, and said, "I know, and I havenât thought much about it. Just, Old Qi, daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law have been mortal enemies since ancient times. Things might be better when youâre around to mediate as long as youâre fair and impartial. But if youâre not there and something happens, it might just lead to another mess. So why should I bother being a thorn in her side?"
Qi Taiguo remained silent.
"I married you, because you are the most important, for the New Year and all, I want to spend it together," Cheng Su said, hugging his neck. "Letâs have our own world, just the two of us."
"Anyway, you just donât want to go back, but youâve put it so nicely," Qi Taiguo said with a grin.
Cheng Su started to act coy.
"Not going back is fine, anyway, itâs not that far from home; we can always go back when we have time later," Qi Taiguo had already given up hope that Cheng Su would go home alone to spend the New Year with her family, so he didnât force her.
Cheng Su instantly beamed with joy and said sweetly, "Then weâll spend New Yearâs here this year. Tomorrow Iâll go shopping and make our place festive."
"Alright!"
"On New Yearâs Day, letâs go to Ling Shan Temple to pray!" Cheng Su continued.
"Okay, whatever you say!" Qi Taiguo looked at her smiling eyes and thought, itâs priceless to buy her happiness. Not going back is fine; being together is good too.