When Qi Taiguo returned home from the army, he saw Ning Ge sitting on the sofa with a mournful expression, causing his curiosity.
"Whatâs up with him? Did he receive any blow?" Qi Taiguo whispered.
Cheng Su stifled a giggle and said, "Him? Heâs been rivaled in love!"
Qi Taiguo raised an eyebrow, Cheng Su caught a whiff of sweat from him and said, "Did you do some training? Youâre all sweaty, go wash up quickly. I just need to stir-fry two more dishes, and then we can eat!"
"Alright!" Qi Taiguo replied while, seizing a moment when Ning Ge wasnât paying attention, quickly pecked Cheng Suâs cheek.
Cheng Su was embarrassed and grumbled, "Youâre asking for trouble!" Then she glanced at Ning Geâs side, and fortunately, he was absorbed in his own thoughts and didnât notice.
Qi Taiguo had a triumphant look on his face.
Little did they know, Ning Ge had already observed their playful teasing, but he pretended not to have seen it.
He broke into a wry smile; everyone seemed to be coupled up while he was left alone, perhaps it was time for him to find someone.
Leaving the living room to them, Cheng Su brought the food to the kitchen where Guiying was cooking with Cancan strapped to her back.
"Cancan is already over half a year old. Are you planning to take care of the child yourself or what, not going back to work?" Cheng Su asked.
"I can only take care of him myself, and pick up some handicraft work. There are several brothers in Daheâs family, and my mother-in-law already has many grandchildren to look after, she canât manage. Dahe said, letâs take care of our own. Once Cancan goes to kindergarten, I can work!" Guiying replied.
"Then life will have to be a bit tight for now!" Cheng Su said.
"What other options do I have? Besides, I canât bear to be apart from the child myself!" Guiying laughed. "Now isnât the subsidy increased? If we spend wisely, we can manage to get by. Life now is much better than before."
Cheng Su appreciated Guiyingâs open-minded personality, and said, "Youâre absolutely right. When paying attention to life, whether itâs rich or poor, you manage to get through. The key is that your family is all together, and thatâs worth more than anything."
"Thatâs what I think too!" Guiying smiled sweetly.
Chunhua dragged her tired body home from work and, seeing them busy in the kitchen, asked, "What are you talking about?"
"Not much, just about the kids," Guiying laughed. "Are you off work?"
"Yeah, Iâm exhausted!" Seeing Cheng Su looking at her, she quickly smiled and said, "But itâs worth it, the pay is high."
"Stop with the flattery, just do your best. Now the company is planning to expand southwards, and if business continues to improve, itâll become increasingly busier. If business prospers, the factory wonât be able to keep up, it will gradually expand, and when it expands, thereâll naturally be more staff required, and eventually, different levels of management will be established. Donât say I didnât warn you, if you perform well now and lay down a solid foundation, learning and reflecting more, thereâll be greater chances for promotion and pay rises in the future." Cheng Su said, "Itâs tough now, but see it as gaining experience, build good relations with others, donât complain, and youâll realize later that this current hardship is worthwhile!"
Cheng Su was teaching Chunhua not to whine; no boss is blind, they clearly know who is competent and who isnât.
"Got it." Chunhua nodded eagerly; despite the fatigue, she actually felt it was quite rewarding. At least it wasnât like before where she was idle and indulged in gossip, and the monthly salary was considerable as well; having money made her familyâs life gradually better.
Now hearing Cheng Su talk about future promotion opportunities, she was naturally even happier.
"Sister Chunhua, your life is looking more promising, itâs wonderful!" Guiying said enviously.
Noting Guiyingâs envy, Chunhua felt even more proud; a life full of prospects is certainly good.