Life is more than just living

Chen Xu was in a bad mood since he met Yan Donglin last time. But Chen Xu is a person who works from beginning to end. She did not give up helping because of this, but insisted on helping Zhang's mother. When winter was coming, Chen Xu received winter clothes from his warm-hearted brother Liu Jingsheng: two down jackets, one long and one short; two cashmere sweaters; a pair of cotton boots and a pair of cotton shoes. To Chen Xu's surprise, Liu Jingsheng warmly prepared two pairs of cotton gloves. Chen Xu also complained that Liu Jingsheng was too wasteful at the time, saying that he didn't go out often and buying so much was too wasteful. Liu Jingsheng smiled and said: "Little nagging woman, stop talking. I originally wanted to get a few more items, but I was afraid of your nagging, so I only chose two items of each kind. In the winter, even if you can use it once, it is nothing. Buy it for free, otherwise it will be too cold to go out.

Soon, the big down jacket came in handy, but it also caused her trouble. December 12 is National Constitution Day. Because it is the first National Constitution Day, all relevant units have sent publicity teams. On this day, the procuratorate sent a total of five people: some were responsible for distributing leaflets on the road, some were responsible for hanging propaganda slogans, and some were responsible for consulting services. For this event, promotional slogans and publicity boards were ordered in advance, and relevant materials on constitutional knowledge were also printed and distributed. According to the instructions of the leaders, young people from various departments were dispatched to go.

It was a cold day. Chen Xu quickly put on his cotton boots, down jacket, and cotton gloves. He was fully armed. When everyone gathered at the entrance of the Procuratorate, they discovered that Yan Donglin was among them. Although Chen Xu felt a little awkward, he didn't show anything strange. Several people set up publicity boards and hung promotional slogans at designated locations. Chen Xu and Yan Donglin were responsible for distributing promotional materials. They stood on the street and handed out one to passers-by from time to time. Chen Xu didn't look at Yan Donglin to avoid embarrassment. After a while, the two people had all the materials on hand and stood beside the bulletin board with everyone else. Some citizens who were coming and going would stop in front of the bulletin board to take a look, and they would also ask questions about relevant issues that they were interested in.

When there is no one else around, Liu Yihui will keep jumping with both feet to resist the cold. She looked at Chen Xu's ankle-length down jacket and said, "You are smart. Your down jacket looks very warm at first glance. What brand is it?" Chen Xu said, "I don't know, I didn't buy it myself." Yan Donglin suddenly He snorted coldly, causing everyone to look at him. At this time, Wang Ran suddenly said: "Hey, by the way, your down jackets are of the same brand, right? The logos are the same!" Chen Xu did not look at Yan Donglin. Wang Ran asked Yan Donglin again, "How much does your down jacket cost?" Yan Donglin seemed unwilling to answer, but he couldn't refuse, so he only said: "It's not much, more than 6000!" Wang Ran was stunned when he heard this. It’s expensive. My mother nagged me for several days even if I bought one that cost more than 2000 yuan.

Several other girls turned their attention to Chen Xu. Chen Xu usually kept a low profile and always said that his family was not rich and he never expected to be able to wear such expensive clothes. Liu Yihui looked at Chen Xu and said, "You are really willing to spend money on yourself." Chen Xu said, "I didn't buy this myself, my brother bought it for me." At this time, Yan Donglin suddenly said in a sinister manner: "How many good people do you have?" Brother?"

Gao Jiaqi, Liu Yihui and Wang Ran all looked straight at Chen Xu, waiting for her answer. Chen Xu was a little annoyed, but he stared at Yan Donglin with no expression on his face, "What does this have to do with you?" Yan Donglin said sarcastically: "It has nothing to do with me, it's just curiosity. But it seems that you haven't satisfied my curiosity. If it’s your heart’s will, then I won’t ask, because it’s better not to listen than to hear lies.”

Chen Xu saw the expressions of the other people watching a show and felt very unhappy. He angrily said to Yan Donglin: "Did I step on your tail? Why do you keep jumping up to get in trouble with me?" Yan Donglin looked down with disdain. Chen Xu, "You are the one jumping up now, right?"

Gao Jiaqi couldn't help laughing, but Chen Xu didn't think there was anything funny about it. She was very dissatisfied with Gao Jiaqi at the moment. Why did they both work in the same office? Are they just watching the excitement? So she no longer paid attention to a few people, but quietly looked at the passers-by.

After standing outside for several hours in the morning, several girls shouted that they were cold, but Chen Xu remained silent. We went back to the cafeteria for lunch at noon and still had to publicize on the streets in the afternoon. Because it was the first Constitution Day, the higher-ups paid great attention to it. After Chen Xu finished eating, she came out directly, and Yan Donglin followed her. The two of them didn't say a word in the elevator. When they arrived at the publicity point, they were the only two who arrived first. Yan Donglin finally couldn't help but said: "Chen Xu, in fact, even if you are with a rich man, it is more sensible than helping the poor boy's mother clean the house, and there is nothing wrong with making your life better, so I think you should still It’s better to be more realistic.”

Chen Xu did not look at Yan Donglin, but looked down at his boots, "Yan Donglin, thank you." Yan Donglin was stunned. Chen Xu continued: "I know you hate the fact that iron cannot become steel, but everyone has his reasons for doing things and his principles. Let me do my own thing and leave everything to time. No need. You feel worthless for me here, and you don’t have to be so sarcastic all the time. I know you are not as bad as everyone says, you just have better family conditions and a more relaxed life."

Yan Donglin didn't expect that Chen Xu could still say such words after he had ridiculed him several times. Yan Donglin couldn't help but look guilty. He stretched out his hand and scratched his nose, "What, actually, I don't mean anything else, I just..." Chen Xu said softly: "People always have to be responsible for their own actions. Let me take my time." Let’s solve it!”

After New Year's Day, the provincial department has a training. Zhang Jian led the team and came over to tell Li Chang to let Chen Xu go. Li Chang was very unhappy. Although the newly assigned civil servant was more serious about his work, he was far inferior to Chen Xu. The reasons Zhang Jian gave were that on the one hand, he had to be serious about finding a job, and on the other hand, he had to choose someone who was unmarried and had no family to hold him back, so he could leave at will. Although Li Chang was unwilling to do so, he had to complain and let him go.

Chen Xu had no objection to the work arrangement. She simply packed her luggage, got her things ready, and was ready to go at any time. The only problem was that the scarf that was originally intended to be given to Han Yidao had already been knitted, but the two of them had broken up, so Chen Xu put the scarf in, took it out, put it in and took it out again, and tossed it several times. Finally, I still took the scarf to the provincial capital.

Liu Jingsheng learned in advance that Chen Xu was coming and happily went to the station to pick up Chen Xu early. Chen Xu told Liu Jingsheng that he would stay in the hotel for food and accommodation during the training period. Liu Jingsheng said: "It's not easy to come here, why don't you stay at home?" Chen Xu said: "I have to report before dinner today. During the training period, I can't come out under closed management." Liu Jingsheng said: "Fortunately, we ordered lunch, and my parents wanted to I'll help you catch the wind." Chen Xu sounded very kind and felt warm in his heart.

Liu Weiguo and Han Hui had arrived at the hotel early, and they had been waiting for a long time when Chen Xu arrived. After saying hello, Chen Xu took off his coat. As soon as he sat down, Han Hui took out a box from his bag and pushed it in front of Chen Xu, "Chen Xu, you promised to be my daughter last time. I don't know if you are still the same now. idea. This watch was customized by me abroad. It is the same as your brother’s. To be honest, I planned to give it to my future daughter-in-law, but your brother said it would be more appropriate to give it to you and he would rather watch it. This watch is now on my sister's hand. If you don't mind it, just accept it!" Liu Weiguo also added: "We also bought you other gifts, but your brother insisted on giving you this watch. He said that the relationship between brother and sister can last longer than the relationship between husband and wife, so he hopes that the owner of this watch is you." When Chen Xu heard that it was customized, it was expensive. She was a little embarrassed, but also very touched.

Chen Xu stood up and took a few steps to Han Hui's side. He suddenly knelt down and said, "Thank you for accepting me as your daughter. I finally have a mother." Han Hui hurriedly pulled Chen Xu up. Unexpectedly, Chen Xu stubbornly knelt on the ground and said, "Can I call you mom? I don't want to call you godmother." Han Hui nodded repeatedly, "Okay. It's more affectionate and non-aggressive." Chen Xu said seriously. Liu Weiguo and Han Hui kowtowed three times, officially recognizing their parents. Han Hui quickly pulled Chen Xu up, took out the watch from the box, and helped Chen Xu put it on.

Han Hui said with satisfaction: "I finally have a daughter. I never thought I would have such a blessing." Liu Weiguo nodded in agreement. Chen Xu affectionately called Liu Jingsheng "Brother" again. At this time, the waiter opened the door to serve the food. A man passed by and froze when he heard Chen Xu's voice. He stood outside and stared at the people in the box, as if the people would disappear in the blink of an eye. Chen Xu inadvertently looked up and suddenly found Han Yidao standing outside looking at her intently. Chen Xu also looked back at him. They hadn't seen each other for several months, but now it felt like they were a lifetime apart.