Siheyuan: 55 years, starting from a buyer

Similar to the procedure at Director Sun's place, he also brought his own stewed pig's trotters as a gift to the store manager.

The store manager gladly accepted and explained the promotion process in detail. After listening to it, Mr. Chen felt that he seemed to be irrelevant to the overall situation. Most of the matters were handled by the human resources department, and he just had to wait for a salary increase at the end of the month.

"Let us warmly welcome Minister Lin back after successfully completing his mission." Purchaser Li watched Mr. Chen talk to the store manager first, so he waited in the office.

After Li Caigou applauded, Wang Gang and Li Yuanyuan also applauded.

"Ahem...colleagues...haha!" Mr. Chen imitated his leader's style, but then he couldn't help laughing.

Purchasing Manager Li and the other two immediately burst into laughter.

Mr. Chen returned to his seat and took a deep breath. "It's more comfortable here," he sighed.

"I say, Brother Chen, you came back from the meat processing factory, and you came back empty-handed?" Wang Gang began to complain to Chen beside him.

"Oh, that's impossible! I'm the kind of person who would naturally think of sharing good things with everyone!" Mr. Chen smiled, took out three packaging paper bags from his bag, stood up and distributed them to everyone.

"What is this?" Wang Gang couldn't wait to open it and check it out.

"This is my specialty. I specially picked the three best pig heads and braised them myself using the traditional method. Let's try how it tastes," Chen Sheng introduced emotionally.

“Let me try it.” Purchaser Li opened the package and took a big bite.

"Wow, it tastes really good, like the flavor of a master chef in an old shop." Li commented with satisfaction.

"Look, even the workshop director praises me. If I stay here, I might be able to become a master chef and at least get the treatment of an eighth-grade worker," Mr. Chen said half-jokingly.

"Stop bragging!" Yuanyuan watched her companions try it, and then she took a sip. Stars twinkled in her eyes, and she admired Mr. Chen wholeheartedly and listened to his story.

The three of them chatted while tasting the pig head brought by Mr. Chen.

Mr. Chen asked with concern: "How is the situation in the bookstore?"

"Haha, very good." Wang Gang replied with a smile, but his tone was a little strange.

Mr. Chen noticed something was wrong: "What's going on? What happened?"

Li, the buyer, smiled and said, "Actually, this matter has nothing to do with us directly. It's mainly because there was a problem in the sales area."

"Don't talk about it, it has nothing to do with us anyway.

By the way, I heard that your promotion will be finalized soon, and your salary will surely increase significantly.

"That's great. I don't feel so tight anymore." Mr. Chen pretended to be happy.

After a pause, he added: “I will treat you to a meal after I get my salary.

hey-hey."

Hearing about dining, Yuanyuan quickly approached: "Are you going to treat us to a meal?"

"Well, that's the plan for now. It'll be over in a while."

"I thought I could eat it today." Yuanyuan muttered, feeling a little disappointed.

"Looking at your greedy look, I'm sure you won't be short of anything, don't worry." Purchaser Li teased.

"Then we're going to give you a good beating." Wang Gang interrupted and joined the discussion.

"Order whatever you want. I'm not afraid of going broke with three people." Mr. Chen laughed, feeling relaxed and happy.

After finishing his daily affairs and completing a month's work at the meat processing factory, Mr. Chen finally had the opportunity to go to the bookstore to look for Li Sisi.

More than a month had passed, and he couldn't help but worry about whether she was doing well.

Sunday arrived as promised.

Mr. Chen seized this opportunity, took a thorough bath at home, groomed himself carefully, and changed into new clothes. If social customs allowed men to wear perfume, he would consider adding some fragrance to enhance his charm.

"Xiao Chen, you got up so early today." When he went out, he met Yan Fugui.

Even if today is a day off, people at that time would never stay in bed just because they don't have to go to work. They are used to busy doing housework in the morning, such as cleaning.

"Good morning, Uncle Yan, are you going out so early?" Mr. Chen asked in confusion.

"Yes, I have an appointment with my friends for a fishing activity." Yan Fugui shared excitedly.

"sounds good.

I wish you good luck this time and hope you can catch a big fish. "Mr. Chen smiled as he looked at the fishing gear made by Yan Fugui himself.

"Well, thank you for your good words." Yan Fugui replied.

After Chen Sheng rode away, Yan Fugui said to himself: "Where did this young man go to have fun this weekend? His clothes are so dazzling."

After arriving at the bookstore, Mr. Chen did not rush to find Li Sisi. Instead, he immersed himself in the sea of ​​books. He also planned to carefully select a favorite book for her today.

Before arriving at the bookstore, I was filled with worry, but now that I’m inside, I feel much calmer.

There are more people in the bookstore today than usual.

When Mr. Chen was concentrating on reading and had not yet had the chance to find Li Sisi to choose books, "Hey, why are you here?" Li Sisi unexpectedly appeared behind him, scaring him slightly.

Looking at this charming face that he hadn't seen for more than a month, Chen Sheng's heartbeat accelerated, but he immediately smiled and said, "Are you complaining that I took too long to buy books and deliberately trying to scare me?"

Li Sisi said playfully, "Of course not. I just passed by and saw someone who looked like you, so I wanted to come and see if it was you. I didn't expect it to be true!" Chen Sheng laughed and said, "Indeed, I came here to find some good books to relax this weekend."

Li Sisi responded: "Really? I thought you would come here for the ancient books. You know I've always been a little... looking forward to... your appearance again." She smiled slightly, but her eyes revealed some subtle emotions.

Chen Sheng, who was excited, said, "I was on a business trip a few months ago, directing the work at a meat processing plant, and I didn't have time to read.

But now I'm back." Hearing this, Li Sisi's big eyes flickered, and her nervous little face relaxed a lot.

These subtle changes did not escape Chen Sheng's eyes. He saw that Li Sisi's concern for him was not just a guess. "There are so many people choosing books today. How can I buy all the books I like at once? I am wronged. You are too picky. It's not fair!" He deliberately pretended to be innocent.

Li Sisi said cunningly: "Because you are the only one who can arouse my interest."

Regarding the circulation of books, Mr. Chen further explained: “The value of books lies in sharing, so that more people can gain knowledge and joy from them.

You have to understand that baby also needs to be in common with the world." He said while trying to persuade.

Although he understood and sympathized with Li Sisi's concerns, Chen knew it in his heart. He said, "Since you realize this, I will select a few more works that you have participated in restoring today."

Li Sisi was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Are you saying I was wrong? I'm not the kind of person who admits mistakes. I just know what you mean... But... I'll give it to you. It's better than them being ignored."

Although he had some doubts in his heart, Mr. Chen smiled and agreed to her compromise.

The ancient books had been stored in his space, but where else could he find a safer way to preserve them in this era? He thought about retrieving them in the future, and he felt that this would be of great benefit.

The two talked as they walked, and Li Sisi led Chen Sheng to the ancient books area. "Have you finished reading the books I gave you last time? There is also a letter." Chen Sheng asked casually, but in fact, he was as nervous as a drum. For him, this was a brand new emotional exchange. After all, he had never really been in love in real life.

In response to Mr. Chen's question, Li Sisi's tone became hurried: "Well... I saw it..." There was a hint of panic in her words.

Mr. Chen glanced at Li Sisi and saw that her face suddenly turned as red as a ripe apple, and her hands were nervously clutching the corners of her clothes.

This scene made Chen Sheng's heart moved, and he thought it was really adorable.

Mr. Chen then said, "I want to choose a book for you today. How about that?"

"You want to give me another one? This... isn't good..." Li Sisi was still in the shadow of embarrassment and even her speech was a little incoherent.

"We haven't reached our destination yet, have we?" It was only at this moment that Mr. Chen realized that they had already walked around the bookshelves several times.

Realizing this, Li Sisi reacted and felt even more ashamed. If Mr. Chen had not been extra careful, her voice would have been almost inaudible.

"Oh, here it is." Li Sisi whispered, as if talking to herself.

Mr. Chen looked at the books on the shelf and carefully selected five of them and held them in his hands.

Those were the ones she hadn't finished repairing last time, and he still remembered what happened that time clearly.

Now it appears that they have all been repaired.

"This is for you. Can you write a few more messages for me?" Mr. Chen took out a pen and gave it to Li Sisi. In fact, this was his space item.

"Ah? Oh oh." Li Sisi seemed a little dazed, still lost in thought about Mr. Chen's previous topic.

"Just take it and write anything." Mr. Chen handed over the pen again, without saying much this time, just urging gently.

After taking the pen, Li Sisi was a little shy and walked aside with the book to start writing.

Mr. Chen did not try to find out what she was writing, he just waited.

He thought that checking it at that moment might embarrass the other party, so he chose to go home and appreciate it carefully.

While Li Sisi was writing, he also wrote an invitation in the book for her.

Different from his previous poems, this one is an invitation to a date. He believes that in order to win over the love of his own heart, being straightforward may be more acceptable in this era.

On the second day of the weekend, Chen Sheng, looking refreshed, stood at the park entrance to greet Li Sisi.

Seeing that she was dressed very beautifully, he was delighted.

"Hey." Li Sisi approached with brisk steps and a shy blush on her face.

"Let's go." Mr. Chen smiled and spoke as softly as possible.

To avoid interference, he had already chosen a secluded but scenic corner in advance.

Entering the park, Li Sisi whispered, “I almost missed your note.

Fortunately, I opened it again and found it. "

“But I still noticed it after all and didn’t miss the point.

That's enough. "Mr. Chen responded with a smile, feeling satisfied.

The two found a place to sit down and enjoy the view.

"Are you very busy at work recently?" Mr. Chen asked.

"Not at all, I'm really enjoying my work now." There was a gleam of joy in Li Sisi's eyes.

"That's right, busy and happy.

By the way, do you know what my job is?" Li Sisi looked up and asked curiously.

"Guess, if you answer correctly, I will have a surprise for you." Mr. Chen smiled.

Li Sisi stared at him, frowned slightly and thought: "I think you are a teacher, right? But there is something that doesn't seem like a teacher." Although her guess was not certain, she was full of interest.

"No, guess again." Chen Sheng gave a hint full of energy.