"Suqin and the others are here." Standing at the entrance of the hotel, Xu Jinfeng saw them from afar and happily said to Qiqi. She had permed her hair today, wearing a peacock green top with a shawl, black slim trousers, and black high heels. She looked exactly like a trendy mother-in-law in the city. Compared to when she first arrived, wearing cheap clothes and shoes, it was a complete change.
Two days ago, with his mother taking care of Qiqi, Han Yan was able to complete the translation of the 100,000 words medical document. Not only did he earn the 80,000 yuan reward, but he also received an additional 20,000 yuan bonus for the high-quality translation.
Han Yan, who earned the money, happily pulled his mother to go shopping. While Xu Jinfeng rambled on about Han Yan's extravagant spending, she also sweetly accepted the clothes and gifts that Han Yan bought for her. In the end, Han Yan also took his mother to a high-end hairdresser to have her hair permed, completing the transformation of a fashionable mother.
Today was Qiqi's one-month birthday. The rest of the family were either at work or taking care of the children, so they didn't have time to come. Xu Jinfeng wanted to let Han Yan go back to his hometown and hold a one-month celebration, but Han Yan wasn't willing. Secondly, considering that he was an unmarried child, she could only drop the idea. Thus, she discussed with Liu Suqin that the two families would come to the hotel for a meal to celebrate. It was festive, but not too shabby or extravagant.
Han Yan had already booked the hotel and stood at the entrance with his mother, waiting for his godfather and godmother to arrive.
"Big Sister Xu, you dressed up so beautifully today. You look so much younger." As soon as Liu Suqin came up, she pulled Xu Jinfeng's hand and the two of them chatted amiably.
"You're too kind. I'm a big sister from the countryside. No matter how you look at me, I still look like a village girl." Xu Jinfeng said modestly with a smile on her face like a blooming flower.
"You're too kind. Your clothes are too beautiful. It feels so comfortable to touch." Liu Suqin said.
The two women complimented each other non-stop.
"Alright, let's not block the entrance of the hotel. Let's talk inside." Song Chunfang waved his hand and said loudly.
Han Yan led the way with Qiqi in his arms. Song Zhiwen followed beside him. Xu Jinfeng and Liu Suqin were chatting happily in the middle. Song Chunfang walked alone at the back.
Pushing the door open, Han Yan let them in. At this time, Liu Suqin took Qiqi from Han Yan's arms.
The room was very luxurious, and the lowest cost was 1999 yuan. However, today's star was Qiqi. She was wearing a bright red baby Tang suit that represented the festive season. This was also bought by Han Yan the day before yesterday. The material was very delicate and soft. Just this one alone costs more than 500 yuan.
Qiqi was carried by several elders in turn. Han Yan tactfully followed beside them. Therefore, Qiqi was also very happy. Her big bright eyes looked at the people who were carrying her. Her little tongue was pressed against her lower lip, half in and half out. She was very happy.
After playing for a while, the dishes were served. Han Yan took Qiqi and carried her in the baby stroller beside him. Through the adjustment, Qiqi could see the table and everyone.
They were not in a hurry to pick up the food. Everyone clinked glasses together to celebrate Qiqi's first month of happiness, who was sitting in the baby stroller in a daze. When Qiqi saw that everyone was suddenly looking at her, she was so happy that she waved her little hands, as if to express her gratitude and happiness. Han Yan took out his phone and took a picture of her innocent and beautiful moment.
Then, Han Yan stood up and toasted several elders, thanking them for their care. The elders also encouraged Han Yan, hoping that he would get better and better. Of course, rather than encouraging, it was more like teasing. They were taking this opportunity to urge Han Yan to find a mother for Qiqi as soon as possible. Their witty words made Han Yan not know whether to laugh or cry, and he kept retreating in defeat.
After that, Song Zhiwen, who had been complaining about his hunger, shouted, "Let's eat!" Then, he was the first to reach out with his chopsticks and pick up a piece of white cut chicken to eat. The smooth and tender white cut chicken, the roast suckling pig that was just the right size, the juicy and delicious abalone, the white and tender prawns, the shiny green vegetables, the osmanthus fish, the stewed soup, and so on. This table was filled with typical Cantonese dishes. The culinary skills of the chef were much more exquisite and delicious than Han Yan's.
The scene of toasting and toasting on the table did not last long. Because Xu Jinfeng and Liu Suqin did not eat much, and Song Chunfang usually had a lot of social activities, he only ate a little. They happily carried Qiqi to the sofa at the side to chat and play with the child. Song Zhiwen and Han Yan benefited from a table full of delicious dishes. Both of them had a big appetite, and the dishes were delicious. They ate until their mouths were full of oil, and they were very happy.
Song Zhiwen swallowed a piece of roast suckling pig, pushed Han Yan's arm, and whispered, "Lao Yan."
"Hmm?" Han Yan turned to look at him in confusion while eating.
"I'm going to move out," Song Zhiwen said.
He had this idea for a long time. Although the house at home was big, he had been thinking about renting a house himself.
"Have you thought about it?" Han Yan asked.
"Well, that's right," Song Zhiwen looked up at Liu Suqin and whispered, "It's too inconvenient at home. Sometimes, I can't even bring my girlfriend home."
Indeed, with his parents at home, it would be too strange to bring a woman home. Moreover, Song Zhiwen was a playboy. He did not have a girlfriend with the intention of getting married at all.
"Have you talked to godmother?" Han Yan asked.
"Of course not. Why would I talk to you in such a low voice if I did?" Song Zhiwen said, "Accompany me to look at a house next weekend. I plan to act first and report later. When the time comes, help me put in a good word."
Han Yan nodded and said, "Okay, no problem." He was not worried that Song Zhiwen would not have the money to rent a house. This guy's monthly salary was close to ten thousand yuan, and the benefits of being a civil servant were good. Renting a house, even a good one, was like floating from the sky. It was not a problem.
"What are you talking about?" Song Chunfang felt bored among the women, so he sat back at the big table and asked with a smile.
"Nothing much. We just talked about work." Song Zhiwen quickly made up a story.
"You two are not in the same line of work. How can you talk about work?" Song Chunfang laughed.
Han Yan smiled and said, "Zhiwen was telling me interesting things about his work!"
"You are playing at work," Song Chunfang criticized Song Zhiwen. "Look at Han Yan. He can earn a hundred thousand yuan at home." Han Yan did not know whether to laugh or cry. Xu Jinfeng must have told Liu Suqin the gossip, and then he became a typical example of educating the child.
"I am different from Lao Guo. I am in politics. How can I be measured by how much money I earn?" Song Zhiwen muttered.
"I am not talking about money. I am talking about the line of work you have to love. You have to do things seriously and be down-to-earth." Song Chunfang used this opportunity to educate his son.
Han Yan looked at the side and found it funny. In fact, Song Zhiwen was indeed a talent in politics. Don't be fooled by his usual sloppy appearance. When he came to work, it was as if he had changed into a different person. The way he did things was very reassuring. Moreover, he was slick and had a glib tongue. In just a year, he had become the favorite of his unit's supervisor.
However, Song Zhiwen's slickness was a little frivolous in Song Chunfang's eyes. Song Chunfang had been in politics for decades. He understood that if he really wanted to climb up, it was not enough to learn how to be slick. His own ability still had to keep up. In the end, it was not enough to know how to do things. The key was to be able to do things.
Song Chunfang had always been supportive of Song Zhiwen hanging out with Han Yan. It was also because he saw that Han Yan dared to take on responsibilities and had a down-to-earth personality. After all, words could not compare to personal teaching. He hoped that Song Zhiwen could be subtly influenced by Han Yan and gradually become mature from immature.
As they talked, the topic slowly shifted from Song Zhiwen to Han Yan.
Song Chunfang turned his head and looked at Han Yan. He asked pleasantly, "Han Yan, do you have any plans for yourself now?"
"What plans do I need? Being a translator is so profitable. Can't I just continue doing it?" Song Zhiwen said. He picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth and chewed it with relish.
"Eat your food and don't interrupt. It's not good to stay where you are and not look forward to it. Han Yan, although you are making a lot of money now, you have to understand that money is not everything in life. A person should have a goal to fight for. Do you have any ideas for your own future? "Song Chunfang asked.
Han Yan was just about to say that he wanted to raise Qiqi well. Song Chunfang waved his hand to stop him. "Don't talk to me about children. Besides Qiqi, do you have any long-term goals?"
Han Yan was stunned. He really had not thought about this question. This month, Qiqi's existence made him almost forget the world outside his home. He was completely immersed in his warm and happy little home. He felt sad when Qiqi cried, and happy when Qiqi laughed. He even felt that Qiqi was his whole world. If he had any wish, it would be that Qiqi could grow up healthily and happily.
Song Chunfang saw Han Yan's confusion. It was exactly as he had guessed. He smiled and said, "You don't have to rush to answer me. Think about it yourself. Before you had Qiqi, what did you wish for? What did you pursue in life? Then think about what you want to do now besides children. What else do you want to do? Life is so long. A person always has to have a career that he or she strives for in order to live a fulfilling life."
Yes! Song Chunfang's words enlightened Han Yan, and he finally came to a realization.
Had he given too much of his heart and soul to Qiqi? Although he was willing to give up everything for Qiqi, was it really a good thing for him and Qiqi to lose himself completely?
The answer was no. Han Yan believed that if he and Qiqi lived in a small enclosed space, where others could not enter and he could not go out, he would definitely not be happy and happy.
He had to have a career that he strived for and grow up with Qiqi. This kind of growth was healthy and happy. This kind of life would be full of passion and fun. This kind of experience would be precious.
Han Yan used to be a person with great ambitions. He had once dreamed of being a knowledgeable and eclectic teacher. He wanted to be able to throw away his books and speak eloquently on the podium. The students below the podium would be intoxicated by his words, and they would also be in awe of him. He also dreamed of being a food traveler. He wanted to travel to the most beautiful and interesting places in the world and eat the most delicious and unique delicacies in the world.
But he was not as smart as he was now. When he was in college, he and Song Zhiwen were at the bottom of the class. From time to time, they would fail a make-up exam. Han Yan, who was hit hard, gradually became realistic. He gradually hid those unrealistic dreams deep in his heart.
But it was different now! Han Yan now suddenly realized that he had the foundation to realize his dreams. He had a photographic memory, a wise and farsighted mind, and a strong and sturdy body. The only thing he lacked was the determination to work hard for his dreams!
Han Yan suddenly understood that his desires had not faded because of the passage of time. On the contrary, they were now given a new meaning. Han Yan hoped that on the road to his dreams, he could have Qiqi's company and witness!
So, let's fight together!