Siheyuan: Craftsmen of a Great Country

Entering December, it snowed for the second time since the beginning of winter, and the weather became increasingly cold.

At Luo Xue's strong request, a group of people once again gathered at Jiang Chen's home to eat hot pot.

The difference is that this time there are no Malotov and Lei Jie, but more Wen Wan and Cao Jun.

Malotov has left long ago, and now he does not know which manufacturer he is working at.

Lei Jie, on the other hand, couldn't leave because something happened in the security department.

Since entering the security department, Qi Fei often praised him in front of Jiang Chen for his serious training and responsible work.

Jiang Chen asked Luo Xue to take Wen Wan with him, otherwise he was afraid that she would go crazy again after finding out that Liu Yue was with her.

As for Cao Jun, he purely pulls to balance yin and yang.

Just like last time, Jiang Chen and Liu Yue didn't even eat breakfast and got up early to buy groceries.

Because pork is hard to buy, even if you have a ticket, you have to queue up.

Other meats are slightly better because they are more expensive.

For example, beef is too lean, so only people with a slightly better quality of life would buy some and braise or stew it.

Ordinary people don't even think about it because this thing doesn't satisfy their appetite.

At this season, there are very few fresh vegetables available in the market. Except for Chinese cabbage, radish, potatoes and bean sprouts, there are very few other dishes. You can only buy what is available.

Buy some more kelp and add some meat, and that's pretty much it.

Anyway, everyone just eats for the atmosphere, rather than really wanting to eat well.

One person must be mentioned here, which is Sister Liu’s saleswoman niece.

Before getting together with Liu Yue, the two met at Sister Liu's strong request.

Although they are not destined to be together, they can still be considered friends.

It was because she was in the store that Jiang Chen could buy things so conveniently.

After buying groceries, when the two returned to the courtyard, Wen Wan and Luo Xuanniang were already at home.

But Luo Xue seemed to be in a bad mood.

Because when she went to the toilet, she saw towels, dental cups and other toiletries, all appearing in pairs.

Then under deliberate observation, she found more traces of women's existence.

Intuitively, she knew that Jiang Chen and Liu Yue were probably together.

When Liu Yue returned home, she saw Luo Xue's face. Jiang Chen had told her before that he specifically asked Luo Xue to call her Wen Wan. By combining the two points, she could roughly understand what was going on.

After she went to the kitchen and put down the dishes, she said to Luo Xue: "Sister Xiaoxue, let's go to the kitchen to choose the dishes."

Luo Xue slowly stood up and walked to the kitchen.

Jiang Chen wanted to follow to help, but Liu Yue stopped him: "Boss, I'll talk to Xiaoxue. You can take a rest first, okay?"

Jiang Chen nodded: "There's nothing wrong with this."

After saying that, he stayed outside.

When Wen Wan saw this, she didn't get up: "Xiao Jiang, don't tell me that your house is well decorated, it's warm and nice."

Jiang Chen said: "Thanks to Section Chief Wen for introducing Uncle Lei to me. Without him, I wouldn't be able to spend so little money to decorate the house like this."

Wen Wan waved her hand: "You're welcome, and this is not a factory, so you don't need to call me Section Chief."

"Otherwise I would have to call you Director Jiang, which is too foreign."

Jiang Chen nodded: "Yes, but what should I call you?"

"elder sister?"

Although Wen Wan is more than ten years older than him, she is still young and looks to be in her mid-twenties. It is definitely inappropriate to call her aunt.

Wen Wan glanced at Jiang Chen: "My daughter is the same size as you, is it appropriate for you to call her sister?"

Jiang Chen said: "What's inappropriate about that? Let's discuss it ourselves."

Wen Wan was silent for a while, then suddenly said: "Liu Yue is indeed more suitable for you than Xiaoxue."

"But you're worth it too."

Her gentle heart is much finer than Luo Xue's.

Luo Xue could spot the clues, how could she not.

In addition, Vice Minister Zhou had talked with him about what happened when he applied for the project, and Jiang Chen's image of not fearing power for Liu Yue's sake had already been established in Wen Wan's heart.

So he said Jiang Chen was worth it.

And she also knew that the reason why Jiang Chen took the initiative to call her sister was actually a hint that it was impossible for him and Luo Xue.

Jiang Chen said: "It's not that it's suitable or not, it can only be said that Xiaoyue and I are more destined."

Wen Wan said: "Liu Yue already lives here, what are your plans?"

Jiang Chen answered honestly: "I plan to get married after the new year."

Wen Wan nodded: "He is a responsible man, but unfortunately our Xiaoxue is not that lucky."

Jiang Chen said: "I just saw something wrong with Luo Xue's face. Sister, you need to enlighten her more in the future."

Wen Wan sighed: "This child has a stubborn temper! I guess I can only wait for her to look away before she can come out of it!"

Jiang Chen said: "You watch her for a while and don't let her drink too much. Otherwise, it's still snowing heavily outside, and I can't carry her back. You may have to stay here tonight."

Wen Wan said: "Sure, I won't let her drink too much."

"How many of those books have you read?"

Jiang Chen glanced at the bookshelf: "I've basically read it all, and now I'm focusing on in-depth research on some of the key contents."

Wen Wan nodded: "In the past, he often stayed up all night reading and researching for these things."

"If his achievements can be carried forward here, his previous efforts and contributions will not be in vain."

The topic had reached this point, and Jiang Chen naturally asked the question he was concerned about: "Sister, Senior Lori has been gone for so many years, why haven't you found another one?"

Wen Wan's expression dimmed, and she was silent for a long time before she slowly said: "After Lori left, I entered the rolling mill, and gossips were spread about me outside, saying that I was destined to kill Croft and take the initiative to die alone."

"There is something even more vicious. It is said that Lori's death was planned by me. The purpose was to gain the opportunity to enter the steel rolling mill. In recent years, I became the section chief and the situation got better."

"In this case, if I find someone with strong abilities, I don't know how others will spread the word. Maybe they will say that I use my beauty to seduce men and get to the top."

"If I find someone with poor conditions, I won't be willing to accept it, and I don't want to make do with it. So, I have been single until now."

It’s really scary what people say.

As soon as the aunts and uncles who are not at work have enough to eat and have nothing to do, they just like to chat with their parents here and there and enjoy daily life.

As it spreads from person to person, the original routine has changed.

There are even people who like to speculate on other people's lives with the deepest malice and take great pleasure in doing so.

The more beautiful and outstanding the other person is, the more vicious their language will be.

It is not difficult to find from the words that Wen Wan actually does not want to live alone.

After all, 30 is the time when a woman loses her innocence and becomes as mature as a peach. Who would want to stay alone in an empty house at such an age?

But after all, she was still afraid of people's words and chose to resist alone.

She had never told anyone these words, but today she told them all to her brother.

Jiang Chen enlightened: "Sister, life is like drinking water, and you know whether it is hot or cold. Rumors are terrible, but as long as they don't directly affect your life, they are just paper tigers. Why should you get stuck in them and make yourself distressed?"

"You have to walk your own life by yourself, don't let the despicable words of the world imprison your steps. If you care too much about the rumors from the outside world, it will only make your loved ones angry and your enemies happy, and it will suit their wishes."

"So, go your own way and let others tell you! You should live a good life and let the people who started the rumors see how happy your life is."

"Just like a person drinking water, he knows whether it is warm or cold." Wen Wan murmured to herself, thoughtfully.