Your finger is bleeding. I happen to have a band-aid here. Stick it on now, and when you get ho, rinse it with antiseptic.
Its fine, just a tiny scratch.
Only now did Xu Lin notice a very small cut caused by the fish gills.
Just put it on; I have several here.
Okay, thanks, Auntie.
Xu Lin took one and applied it to his finger, then waved and left.
After browsing the vegetable market for tens of minutes, he ca out with a bunch of items. He once again felt the pressure of having low physical strength.
Right, he has no strength! Carrying this load ho, his arms might fall off. There is no choice; he has to go to the street and hail a cab.
There was no online taxi booking service now; it would erge a couple of years later and gradually spread. In this small city, it might take 45 years.
Can he jump in and reap so benefits now? Although he didnt travel back to the 80s or 90s, there are still so money-making opportunities available.
This was a good chance. Additionally, the Huang and Lan takeout businesses, although established, were just starting. Regarding investnt matters, he didnt understand them.
Simple agency work, however, he can manage. Linshui City got agents in 2017, and nearby cities also recruited agents around 2016.
If he could secure an agency, it would be great. Forget about the general agency; he cant even think about it. It is already arranged, and he didnt have the financial strength to be an agent.
An agent also needed financial backing. It is 2013 now, and by 2016, when they start recruiting agents, if he has the financial capacity, he can give it a try.
However, a lot could change in three years. He cant predict his situation by then.
Thinking about ways to make money, he left the market and saw the sa woman again, who also noticed him.
Young man, are you buying so much stuff?
Yeah, having a family gathering. I want to show off my cooking skills.
Not many guys cook now, and how many young girls can cook? Ive been married for 25 years, and my husband has never cooked for once.
My dad doesnt cook either, and he cant make anything taste good. My mom wont let him cook.
Young man, where is your ho? My daughter is coming to pick up; I can give you a ride.
No, Ill just take a taxi back.
That wont do. You helped catch the fish, and I havent thanked you yet.
It was just sothing I did casually. I live nearby.
Well, its on the way. Why waste money on a taxi?
Thank you then, Auntie. I live in Jinxiu Mansion.
Thats convenient; oh, here cos my daughter.
Following the kind aunts gaze into the distance, Xu Lin saw a familiar white Passat approaching.
A chill ran down his spine. Could this be happening every day by coincidence?
He glanced at the aunt who was smiling gently, finally realising where this familiar feeling ca fromit was Teacher Sus real mother!
The white car stopped by the side at this mont, the window rolled down, and Su Qingwans beautiful face appeared. Xu Lin wanted to slip away quickly.
Mom, just put the things in the back seat Xu Xu Lin?
Xu Lin?
Hearing her daughter say this, Mother Su also turned her head to look at Xu Lin, then glanced at her daughter.
Acquaintance?
Yeah, an acquaintance.
Su Qingwan, is he just an acquaintance?
Instantly, Mother Su beca serious. Su Qingwan imdiately smiled apologetically at him.
Speak.
He is my boyfriend.
Auntie, I Xu Lin took a deep breath, not knowing what to say. After all, as soon as Su Qingwan appeared, he knew he was going to face this.
Since Su Qingwan couldnt tell the truth, he could only be a student. But if he said that, it would directly expose the fact that she does not have a boyfriend.
She can tell the truth later, but having just talked to her parents, he is now a convenient shield. It is the right ti to use it.
Get in the car first. Unexpectedly, such a coincidence. Lets talk.
Helplessly, Xu Lin got into the car, and Su Qingwan kept thinking about what to say. For a mont, the air seed to freeze.
Cough!
Mom, caught a cold?
Su Qingwan, dont talk for now. Just drive your car.
Alright.
Xu Lin, right?
Yeah. Just a mont ago, you were calling young man. Now its Xu Lin, huh?
What a coincidence! I originally wanted her to bring you ho to et, but she said you were busy with work and had been out recently. Unexpectedly, we et today.
Yeah, I was supposed to be back the day before yesterday, but there were so things on the way that delayed a day, and I only arrived in Linsui last night.
Xu Lin thought about the pre-arranged content with Teacher Su. His identity was just a high school graduate, nothing special, an ordinary worker. This way, it would be easier to find a reason to break up later, and her parents wouldnt be too concerned.
Indeed, he had just returned to Linsui. Yes, that matched. Nothing seed problematic.
I heard from Su Qingwan that you work in copywriting.
Yeah, in the past few years, with the rise of many video streaming platforms, there have been a lot of advertisents. I work as a scriptwriter for those ads.
Recently, the online dramas do have 30-second ads; it does affect the viewing experience.
Yeah, thats the one. It would be better to say that a few years later, ads would beco even longer, and 90 seconds wouldnt be considered rare.
By the way, theres this small website that had no ads, but after going public, its stock was doing well. He could invest in it.
Unconsciously, Xu Lin found another relatively trouble-free way to make money. Suddenly, he felt that being a reborn person ant never starving, no matter what you did.
Are your parents locals?
Yeah, they are locals.
When did you and my daughter et?
Last year, just when I started working, Teach. Qingwan needed to create advertising slogans and short videos for an event, and she found our company.
Where is your company located?
Just in the comrcial district next to Tangli.
You have to commute back and forth.
Not too far, just a little over an hour.
Do you have a car?
Xu Lin heard this and knew it was the beginningone of the ultimate questions a mother-in-law has for her son-in-law.
No
Do you have your own house?
Yes.
The house belongs to your family.
Yes.
Hows your inco now?
Around 4k per month. The average inco in Linsui was about 3k, so claiming 4k wasnt an exaggeration.
Do you have any plans for the future?
Well, its just in my family, and my parents have worked hard. I plan to work hard and hopefully buy my own house and get married.
Although it might sound like he was just appeasing his potential mother-in-law, this was indeed Xu Lins plan. He wanted to save money for his university education, for buying a house, and for getting married.
It might seem a bit lacklustre compared to other transmigrators who beco bosses or wealthy individuals, but he preferred steady and gradual growth.
After listening, mother Su fell silent for a few seconds and then said, You are quite sincere. Youve been honest about everything. But you are younger than my daughter. Are you really confident in taking care of her, both in life and emotionally?
Do you want to tell the truth?
You can say it.
To be honest, I think I can. Maybe Im not there yet with telling lies, but I want to beco soone who can take care of her!
Xu Lin said it firmly, and mother Su took a deep breath.
Living a simple life is not bad, but young man, you have to continue to strive and prove it with practical actions.
Hearing the change in Mother Sus address, Xu Lin breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, he could relax and lean back in the chair.
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