CIATB Chapter 211 I can see it
Chapter 211 I can see it
Chen Yuan retorted, "Mom, what do you mean by that?"
Wang Xiulan rolled her eyes at him, her tone carrying a smug "I already figured it out" vibe.
"You're my own son, do you think you can hide something from me like that? Do you think I'm stupid? Can't you see something this obvious?"
"This child is indeed your father's student, but he didn't come to our house much in the past few years. But lately, he's been coming to our house so often, almost every day."
Chen Yuan laughed and said, "That doesn't necessarily mean something's wrong."
"Hmph, you still won't admit it, huh?" Wang Xiulan said, "The way you two look at each other when you talk, I'm not blind. When you're handing each other a cup or picking up food, your eyes are practically glued together. I've lived for decades, can't I see through this?"
After Wang Xiulan finished speaking, she glanced to the side to make sure Chen Youyou wasn't paying attention, then lowered her voice and asked again.
"Tell Mom the truth, what's really going on between you two?"
Chen Yuan was wiping the water stains on the table when he heard this. He paused slightly, but did not look up immediately. He simply folded the rag and put it aside. Instead, he asked the question calmly.
"Mom, don't ask me anything yet, I just want to know what you think of her?"
Wang Xiulan sighed, the lines at the corners of her eyes smoothing out, her tone carrying undisguised approval.
"Your mother has worked in factories all her life and doesn't have much education, but I've met a lot of people and I'm pretty good at judging people. This girl is different from Lin Wei."
"Lin Wei is not very honest in her words and deeds, and she is also very proud. She always thinks about taking shortcuts, avoids difficulties, and doesn't care much about family matters."
"But Su Qingxue is different. She is well-educated, obedient, sensible, and knows how to speak and act appropriately. She is neither flamboyant nor pretentious. Most importantly, she is beautiful, just like a movie star on TV."
"What's most commendable is that this child is quite down-to-earth. Every time she comes, her words and smiles seem genuine, and she even remembers what Youyou likes to eat."
At this point, Wang Xiulan suddenly smiled and winked as she spoke.
"To be honest, if a girl like that could really come into our family, Mom would be 100% happy."
Chen Yuan listened, his fingertips lightly pinching the rim of the cup.
His mother's words made perfect sense. He also knew very well that after such a long period of contact, his feelings for Su Qingxue could no longer be simply summarized as "senior brother and junior sister" or "partner".
Having experienced the failure of a marriage, he is now taking care of his child and managing such a large amount of affairs.
With all these messy things piled up, Chen Yuan really couldn't make up his mind for a while.
After much thought, Chen Yuan raised his eyes and gently steered the conversation away from the main topic in a calm tone.
"Mom, to be honest, Qingxue is indeed a good girl, and my feelings for her are not that simple, but some things can't be rushed."
"If I were single, I wouldn't care, but now I have a child, right? After becoming a father, there are some things I have to consider not only for myself but also for my child. For now, let's just stay like this and wait for the right opportunity; things will naturally fall into place."
At this point, Chen Yuan opened his phone and showed his mother the floor plan and renovation drawings of the new store in the city center.
"I haven't told you about this yet."
Chen Yuan told his mother about Su Qingxue's 200 million yuan investment to open this store with him, and how they were busy with renovations and other things.
Wang Xiulan was originally focused on Chen Yuan's marriage, but when she heard the word "200 million," she almost dropped what she was holding.
Her eyes widened suddenly, and her voice rose several octaves.
"What?! 200 million?!"
"No, no, no, you've managed to make such a fuss selling steamed buns lately?"
Chen Yuan said, "Su Qingxue invested 200 million, including the renovations, equipment, and other miscellaneous expenses. I just took over the shop; I took a small share, and she took the majority."
Wang Xiulan gasped, "I never expected this girl to be so quiet and gentle, yet her family is so rich? Wow... Oh dear."
Chen Yuan followed up, "Mom, I heard you say the other day that your factory has fewer orders lately and the profits haven't been good. You're running around the workshop every day, but you don't earn much money in a month. You're getting old, and you're always working so hard that your back aches. You might as well just relax and not work if you can."
"My dad had a check-up on his back recently, and they said it was almost fully recovered, right? He can handle the daily housework and picking up the kids by himself. If you're not too busy at the factory, why don't you go over to the new store and help me keep an eye on the renovations?"
"What would I do there? I don't know anything about this." Wang Xiulan waved her hand.
Chen Yuan said, "I know you don't understand, but I just want you to help keep an eye on the progress. Otherwise, I'm quite worried about Qingxue being there alone. After all, she's a young girl, and the renovation team is mostly men. If she gets hurt, we'll both regret it to death."
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiulan stopped waving her hands and immediately changed her attitude.
"If that's what you mean, then I have to go. Qingxue is such a beautiful girl, I'm really worried about her. Don't worry, I'll go tomorrow."
When it came to Su Qingxue, who might become her future daughter-in-law, Wang Xiulan became incredibly motivated, as if she couldn't wait to appear at the new store.
Chen Yuan joked, "Mom, let me make this clear first, I don't have any extra salary to pay you during this period, so you'll be working for free."
Wang Xiulan laughed and pinched Chen Yuan.
"Forget it, do I need your money? I'll be retired soon, and I'll have plenty of time then."
"Besides, I'm already tired of looking at the machines in the factory. I'll go to the site tomorrow and keep an eye on things. With me here, I guarantee I'll handle all this messy stuff perfectly for you, so you won't have to worry about a thing."
Chen Yuan smiled; leaving this task to his mother was definitely the right thing to do.
ten o'clock.
After sending a message to Su Qingxue, Chen Yuan rubbed his slightly sore shoulders and neck, and was about to wash up and rest when he heard the system's voice.
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