I've always had this plan. Considering many circumstances, I haven't mentioned it yet. This time, after graduation and returning to China, on the one hand, I need to settle the engagement with the Cheng family, and on the other hand, I need to be honest with my parents and the others.
Shen Ruxin was silent for a few minutes and said, "Xin Xin, do you still remember? In the first year you went to Lundun, when I visited you, you cried as hard as a tearful person as soon as you saw me. You said you missed home and didn't want to stay in Lundun, but your uncle was determined not to let you come back, no matter how you cried."
Xin Gan recalled something she didn't really want to recall. Her eyes felt warm and mist rose up. She immediately avoided her face to prevent Shen Ruxin from seeing her uncomposed side.
"Is it because of this matter that you have been holding a grudge all along that you want to emigrate?" "
Xin Gan said nothing.
Later, you stopped crying and insisting on going home. We thought you had got used to the new environment. After all, you were so young at that time. It was really brave and amazing to live alone. Your elder sister has always been proud of you. It's just a bit sad. If you really want to emigrate, what will happen to your uncle and aunt in the future? You need to think about their feelings.
"Cousin, my immigration has nothing to do with them. I'm just used to life in Lundun. It suits me very well there. There's no other reason."
Shen Ruxin didn't argue with her either. She followed her words and said, "Well, I hope so."
...
Xin Gan returned to her room and collapsed on the carpet, feeling extremely exhausted. Leaning against the edge of the bed, she was thinking about why she had made this decision back then. It was because she was resentful that her parents had the heart to send her abroad when she was so young. During the first few years there, she had indeed suffered a lot. It was only after getting through those years that she got used to it. Later, she heard that her grandfather had arranged a marriage for her, which directly aroused the resistance deep in her heart. So I made up my mind to emigrate.
She also knew her own personality. She didn't have enough sense of security and sometimes was indecisive and couldn't make decisions when necessary, especially after meeting Cheng Jiu.
He was like a magnet. At first, they repelled each other, but gradually she was involuntarily drawn to him and couldn't resist.
If she had met him in a different way, she might have liked him and been with him openly. But for now, she can't be with him resolutely.
If she really marries him, she will surely give up her plan and have to bow her head.
She felt that she hadn't reached the point where she could give up all her plans for Cheng Jiu.
In the end, she will give up Cheng Jiu.
After Xin Gan took a bath, Cheng Jiu sent another text message to say good night. She replied with good night and then turned off her phone and went to bed.
That night, Shen Ruxin went home and told Song Chen about her plans. Song Chen chuckled and said, "Your cousin is quite assertive. She has made all the plans."
Shen Ruxin grabbed a pillow and threw it at him, unable to hold back her anger: "You can still laugh."
"It's your cousin who wants to emigrate. Why are you hitting me, honey? Don't vent your anger on me." "
Shen Ruxin glared at him and said, "Stop making sarcastic remarks. Think of a way and hurry up."
What can be done?
How can we get her to give up the idea of emigrate? If my aunt knew she was going to emigrate, she would surely be so angry that she would ruin her health. Xin Xin doesn't know, and we don't know either. My aunt has been in poor health in recent years. If she really gets angry and something goes wrong, what can we do?
Song Chen said nonchalantly, "I think you shouldn't think so much. Xin Gan is also an adult. Whatever she wants to do is her own business. Since she has decided to do it, what consequences there will be later is also her own responsibility. It has nothing to do with you. Don't worry too much."
"Song Chen, how could I find you so indifferent? Xin Gan is my cousin and we are all my relatives. How could you stay out of it?"
Seeing that she was about to get angry, Song Chen hurriedly came over to comfort her, saying, "If I say something wrong, it's my problem. So, tell me, what do you want me to do?"
"Well, let Xin Xin work at your place first to distract her attention for the time being. As for what follows, we need to plan it out for the long term." "
"Well, how about this? I'll find an opportunity to talk to her. My position is still relatively neutral. She should be able to listen to some of what I say." "
Ok. Then you talk to her. Shen Ruxin had no choice but to pin her hopes on Song Chen. Besides, as an onlooker, what he said carried more weight and could make Xin Gan think it over again.
...
Xin Gan actually had nothing to do at home, but she couldn't stay idle all the time. So, in order to keep her family in check, she decided to take the civil service examination while working. She sent out several resumes, but they received no response for several days. It seems there's no news at all.
Song Chen somehow learned that she had submitted her resume to look for a job. He took the initiative to contact her and invited her out for a meal. Coco was there, but Shen Ruxin wasn't.
When they met, they sat together to have a meal. Song Chen was feeding Coco ice cream while saying to Xin Gan, "Four or five years have passed in the blink of an eye. You have graduated from university. Time flies. When I first met you, you were only fifteen or sixteen. You were not young, but your mind was calm and more mature than your elder sister."
Xin Gan was well-prepared that Song Chen would come to her, but she wasn't too surprised.
"Well, time flies."
Coco was sweetly eating ice cream, with a circle of cream spread around her mouth, which was very cute.
Song Chen said, "I'm sure you know why I called you out. I won't beat around the bush. Xin Gan, you've mostly told me about things like Ruxin and also about your past. Do you want to hear my thoughts?"
"Brother-in-law, you speak."
What I'm saying must be my feeling. I think you're angry with your parents. You didn't say it out there, but deep down you actually have some resentment towards them. Not to mention immigration, during those years you were abroad, you never told your family about your situation. Whenever there was something, you would always turn to your cousin. But later, you didn't even turn to your cousin anymore. At that time, your cousin still asked me, saying that you had grown up and become more sensible. But I have my own worries now and won't talk to her about them anymore.
Your cousin was still very down at that time. Just like Coco, when they grow up, they will also have their own worries and secrets and won't easily tell their parents. That's how she feels about you.
Xin Gan remained silent in response.
"Xin Gan, you probably don't know. A few years ago, I had contact with Cheng Jiu -" Song Chen was about to continue when he saw an acquaintance from afar. That acquaintance also saw him and greeted him from a distance.
Today, He Chuan brought a female friend out for dinner. The girl had chestnut curly hair, a baby face, and was wearing a close-fitting black dress. She looked carefully dressed and seemed to be about twenty-five years old.
He Chuan saw Song Chen and his daughter from a distance and was about to come and say hello. But when he got closer, he saw another person, Xin Gan.
I thought you were having dinner with your sister-in-law, but I didn't expect it to be Miss Xin.
Song Chen invited him to sit down and said, "Have you seen it?"
He Chuan sat beside Xin Gan and said, "I have seen him."
Xin Gan smiled at him as a greeting.
"Right, I almost forgot. You and Cheng Jiu are friends. By the way, I haven't asked you yet who this girl beside you is..."
"Friend, your surname is Lin." He Chuan didn't clearly introduce his identity, nor did he say it was his girlfriend or some kind of relationship. Song Chen didn't ask any further questions.
Coco finished her ice cream and asked Xin Gan to hold her. Xin Gan held her on his lap and asked her in a low voice, "Are you full?" Little glutton, be careful not to be caught by your mom stealing ice cream when you get home.
"SHH! Auntie is going to keep it a secret for me."
He Chuan Man asked indifferently, "Why are you in such a good mood to come out for dinner today? Your sister-in-law isn't here?"
She was resting at home and had a headache from the kids' noise. It's a rare Saturday today, so I took the kids out to play. Song Chen almost forgot and said, "Let me introduce you to Xin Gan, whom you just mentioned meeting. She is my wife's cousin."
Cousin? So, you and Cheng Jiu will soon be related.
Then Cheng Jiu will have to call me "brother-in-law" too. Song Chen looked at Xin Gan again and said, "Xin Xin, I just mentioned Cheng Jiu and was about to tell you something. Cheng Jiu and I used to be in the same school. I was two grades older than him and was his senior."
Xin Gan smiled politely and said, "So that's how it is."
"Right, Cheng Jiu was still a well-known figure in the school back then. He was good-looking and had good academic performance. Such a person always stole the spotlight wherever he went. I suffered a lot from him." "
He Chuan had been observing Xin Gan's expression all along, remaining calm and composed. In fact, he had a feeling that Xin Gan didn't seem to be that concerned about Cheng Jiu. When they talked about Cheng Jiu's topic, she didn't show any reaction. This wasn't a normal reaction. At least if there were feelings for her, her reaction wouldn't have been so cold.
Coco suddenly demanded to go to the bathroom. Xin Gan quickly carried her to the bathroom. As soon as she walked away, the girl brought by He Chuan, who had been silent all along, suddenly said she also needed to go to the bathroom.
"Go." He Chuan waved his hand.
After only the two grown men were left, He Chuan asked, "Brother Chen, you are Miss Xin's brother-in-law. You should be more informed than I am. I have something to ask you about."
Song Chen said, "You deliberately pushed that girl away. Wasn't it just to ask me about the ups and downs of life? I'm asking you, Cheng Jiu?"
He Chuan chuckled softly, "I still can't deceive Brother Chen." He had just winked at the girl, telling her to walk away for a while as well. He had something to talk to Song Chen alone about.
"Come on, when you and Cheng Jiu were at school, you never let anyone have a moment's peace. You both exhaled through one nostril. What are you up to this time?"
"Surely it's not a bad thing. Do you still remember my younger brother, He Cheng?"
Remember.