Life With You

Gu Dongxu didn't know until he returned to work at his own company that his parents were usually very busy. They didn't need to worry about small projects. Any project handed to them ranged from tens of millions to hundreds of millions. If a project was won, no one would be allowed to worry about it. How many times do you have to endure it over a banquet?

In the beginning, Gu Dongxu always followed Gu Haifeng and Qiao Shuxin. They brought him into the circle and introduced his partners to him. Gu Dongxu saw with his own eyes that Gu Haifeng accompanied him with wine and went home to take stomach medicine in the evening. These things happened in the past His family rarely told him, and if they did, they would just talk about it. His worries were fleeting and he didn't take them too seriously.

Now, whether it was because he was older or because he was deeply touched after seeing it with his own eyes, he gradually turned his resistance into responsibilities. As a son, he had to bear some responsibilities.

He began to try his best to protect Gu Haifeng and Qiao Shuxin from drinking. Many times they came home drunk. Han Chunmeng was worried and complained a little, and asked him why he drank so much. He couldn't remember whether he had explained it or not. This is the domestic wine table culture. He used to hate it, but now he is deeply involved in it.

Whenever he hates this form or even hates himself, the image of Gu Haifeng taking stomach medicine will appear in his mind. Some things cannot be changed, only the people who bear them can be changed.

Dinners and drinks are usually held in the evening. When Gu Dongxu calls Han Chunmeng and tells him that he has something to do in the evening, he always adds, What do you want to eat? I'll take you with me when I'm free at noon these two days. Go eat.

This is a typical behavior of knowing that one is wrong and wanting to make amends. Han Chunmeng would still be happy at first, but over time, she has become numb, or feels sorry for him, and doesn't want him to bother taking care of her.

In a normal tone, Han Chunmeng replied: I haven't thought about what to eat yet. I'll tell you later. You are busy with your business. I have Xiao Xi and the princess, so I can mess around with everyone.

She said this before, and Gu Dongxu wouldn't think anything of it, but now he asked tentatively: Are you angry?

Han Chunmeng said: No, why should I be angry when you have business to do? I will be angry when you have nothing to do.

Gu Dongxu asked: Where are you going to eat at night?

Han Chunmeng said: I'm going to pick up a friend at the station.

What friend?

Mai Zhe, a friend from my hometown.

Gu Dongxu asked: Is this the one you've been playing with since childhood, and you always said he was handsome?

Han Chunmeng asked instead, Did I say he was handsome? I don't remember.

Stop pretending to be stupid with me.

I said he is much more handsome. Besides, we haven't seen each other for several years. Who knows if he is disabled or not.

Gu Dongxu warned: You have a boyfriend now, you can pick him up, but you can't hug him, and don't be overly enthusiastic.

Han Chunmeng said: Did I stop you from shaking hands with your female client?

Gu Dongxu said: I didn't hug the female client.

Han Chunmeng said: We are friends.

Gu Dongxu asked: Do you still have to hug me?

In the past, these topics were the basis for teasing and joking with each other, but now they have changed a bit after being together. No one knows whether the other party is seriously joking, or whether they are joking but taking the tone seriously. Han Chunmeng does not want to argue, and is usually perfunctory. He said in a tone of voice: Okay, okay, no hug, no hug.

Gu Dongxu said: Be careful, I have some spies.

Han Chunmeng said: I also placed a bug on you.

With the last few words, the atmosphere relaxed a lot. When the phone hung up, Han Chunmeng turned her head and looked outside the taxi. During off-duty hours, there were busy traffic and high-rise buildings. The weather that had not rained for many days made her chest feel tight. She passed by a 5A office building. The 15th to 30th floors were all owned by Gu Dongxu's family. She didn't know whether it was because the building was too high or something, but she felt depressed.

The driver beside him joked: My boyfriend is jealous?

Han Chunmeng slowly regained consciousness, raised the corners of her lips and said, No, we are used to joking.

The driver asked how the two met, and Han Chunmeng said, We have been friends for many years.

The driver said with a slightly surprised expression: Hey, that's great. You know the basics, and both parents are satisfied, right?

Han Chunmeng was not one to hide her words, and since she was a stranger next to her, she thought about it and said, His family doesn't agree.

The driver took the time to glance at Han Chunmeng, and then said: His family is not satisfied with her beauty. Is your boyfriend handsome or does your family have money?

Both.

When the driver heard this, he said with a half-smile: You don't want to listen to some of the things I have to say. Let's just have a casual chat. How old are you this year, twenty-four or five?

Han Chunmeng said: Twenty-seven.

Twenty-seven? I really can't tell. Why should I ask your age? Because age determines how to have a relationship. You said that if you are in your early twenties, you don't understand anything. Just be happy together. , you don’t have to go through the hurdle of your parents, it’s up to you whether you want to get married or not.”

But girls should be cautious after the age of twenty-five. People who say that men and women are equal are all lies. My daughter is only eighteen this year. When she first entered college, I told her that it is okay to fall in love now. It is possible to enjoy life, but when you are twenty-four or five years old, you must find a boyfriend that both parents of the family like and agree to the marriage. The money is not the most important. The most important thing is that the husband's family is good, otherwise he will be given after marriage. What should you do if you feel angry?

I don't know about you. Anyway, we are all ordinary families. We didn't talk about fine clothes and food when we were young, but we always provided the best possible things. You said that you kept your daughter by your side like a princess for more than 20 years, and then sent her to someone else's home. Are you looking at me with a blank look?

The driver waved his hand and said, I would rather let my daughter marry an ordinary person. We don't have to spend the money or suffer the consequences.

The driver's words were something that Han Chunmeng had thought about recently but was unwilling to delve into, including her parents' worries and temptations every time she called, but what could she do?

Fingering the bag chain, Han Chunmeng said aloud: My boyfriend is still very good to me. Their family feels that we are not a good family.

The driver said: I have heard and seen many situations like yours. Two people are in a good relationship, but one party's family does not agree. In the end, even if they get married reluctantly, they will not be happy after the marriage. Think about it, one of them met later. My girlfriend has a biological father and mother who have been together for decades. Who does he listen to and who doesn’t? When you have a conflict with his parents, which side does he stand on? Maybe now he has love to support him. I think it’s bearable, but as time goes by, no one can bear the pressure.”

Han Chunmeng didn't answer for a long time, and the driver said: Don't be in a bad mood. I'm just saying casually. When you fall in love, it depends on what you think in your heart. Even if everyone is unhappy, you two may be happy. As for happiness, there is always one thing in a million, otherwise why would everyone buy lottery tickets, don’t you think?