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Chapter 19 Marriage Interview
Chen Yu picked up Zhong Xiaoqin and Wang Wenwen downstairs at Zhong Xiaoqin's house. "Brother Xiaoyu!" x2
"Xiaoqin is going for an interview, what is Wenwen going to do?" Chen Yu didn't want the three of them to go together, it would delay the schedule too much.
“We applied to this company together. I received the interview invitation first, and then shortly after I finished talking to you on the phone, Wenwen also received it!” Zhong Xiaoqin explained to Chen Yu proudly.
Chen Yu could only say against his will, "That's fine too."
I drove to my destination, a commercial office building, quite close to Linjiang Xianfu. It's a single-story property that Chen Yu is almost finished renovating. Management is quite strict; entry and exit are only permitted with a card.
After signing at the front desk and confirming with the company upstairs, the receptionist gave them temporary name tags. The three of them entered the lobby with their name tags; the target company was on the 27th floor. After getting off the elevator, Chen Yu saw that the company's name was Yuxin Financial; it seemed to have rented the entire floor, which was quite impressive.
There was another reception desk on the next floor, which Chen Yu didn't know. Outside the general manager's office, there was also a secretariat, which could also be considered the general manager's office reception desk. It was like a Russian nesting of reception desks.
The two were led to the conference room, where Chen Yu sat on the sofa in the lounge area to wait. The receptionist, finding Chen Yu quite handsome, made him a cup of tea and then asked for his QQ number. The "scumbag's rule": Don't initiate, don't refuse, don't take responsibility! Of course, Chen Yu didn't actually intend to seduce the receptionist; he was just doing it as a precaution, in case Zhong Xiaoqin got the job, so he wouldn't have to offend her. Yeah, that's it.
After waiting for about an hour, the two men came out of the conference room with big smiles on their faces. Chen Yu understood that they must have been hired successfully.
Wang Wenwen spoke first, "Brother Xiaoyu, do you know what's special about this company?"
"Is it because it's small?" Chen Yu replied softly. For an investment company, this little place was truly shabby.
Zhong Xiaoqin protested, "No, Xiaoyu-ge, it's just that there are many women in the management of this company, and the boss is also a beautiful woman, and a rich second-generation!"
"Then you should all work hard under her guidance and strive to make the company bigger and stronger!" Chen Yu's words were ostensibly encouraging, but in reality, they were sarcastic. Wang Wenwen had some guesses from his tone, but Zhong Xiaoqin genuinely believed it was a word of encouragement and even assured Chen Yu that she would work hard.
Chen Yu was feeling a bit tired.
“To celebrate you finding jobs, let’s have dinner at my place!” Chen Yu suggested.
Zhong Xiaoqin agreed, "Great! Great! Why don't we invite Gu Jia over too? It's been so many days since we last saw each other. She's so busy working at her foreign company! She's always working overtime."
Wang Wenwen agreed, "It's been quite a few days, let's get together."
Chen Yu suggested again, "Isn't Gu Jia dating 'Fireworks Mountain'? Let's meet him together and get to know each other."
“His name is Xu Huanshan, not ‘Fireworks Mountain.’ I’ve already notified Gu Gu, so don’t talk nonsense when he comes down.” Zhong Xiaoqin volunteered, “Is the house you bought finished being renovated? Send me the specific room number, and I’ll forward it to Gu Gu.”
"It's in Linjiang Xianfu, south of this office building, Building 3, Unit 1, 27th floor. When they arrive, we'll have the property management swipe her card, otherwise she won't be able to go up."
With two hours to go before dinner, Chen Yu and his two companions bought some groceries. Chen Yu also bought a hot pot with two broths, planning to have hot pot for dinner. He casually picked up two decks of cards at the supermarket and played Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game) with the two women before dinner.
The timid Zhong Xiaoqin absolutely refused to add any stakes. Chen Yu thought she at least had some self-awareness. Initially, the three of them methodically competed to be the landlord, taking turns for the first few rounds. But later, when Chen Yu returned from refilling the teapot, it was as if fate had seized him, forcing him to be the landlord every time. Each time they competed to be the landlord, Zhong Xiaoqin and Wang Wenwen would exchange a knowing smile and then remain silent. Since no one else was competing, Chen Yu had to be the "scapegoat"—they couldn't just draw cards again, could they? Playing landlord was like a tug-of-war; if the two peasants always worked together, the landlord was like a candle flickering in the wind, with little chance of winning. Therefore, Chen Yu never won again, and Zhong Xiaoqin finally smiled broadly. A smile doesn't easily disappear; it simply moves from one person's face to another.
Gu Jia and Xu Huanshan arrived a little later than agreed. Gu Jia was wearing a black workwear blazer with black work pants, a white shirt underneath, and platform heels—a typical office worker look. Xu Huanshan, on the other hand, was much more casual, dressed in a casual T-shirt and sweatpants.
Gu Jia took the initiative to admit her mistake, "I'm sorry we're late, there was a bit of traffic on the way."
"It's alright, I'll just punish myself with three drinks later!" Chen Yu joked. "This must be Xu Huanshan, the great designer Xu, right? I've heard them mention him before, it's great to finally meet him today."
Xu Huanshan smiled and stepped forward, shaking hands. "Chen Yu, Professor Chen is a great engineer. I often hear Gu Jia tell me to learn from Professor Chen."
Once everyone was seated, Gu Jia couldn't wait to announce some big news, "There's something I need to tell you all. Huanshan and I have already registered our marriage! We're planning to get married next March. Xiaoqin, Wenwen, can you be my bridesmaids?"
"Wow, Gu Gu, you're so fast! I have to be a bridesmaid, just like we agreed!" Zhong Xiaoqin was very happy for Gu Jia!
Gu Jia then looked at Wang Wenwen, her gaze seeking Wang Wenwen's opinion.
“I’d also like to be a bridesmaid; we’re good friends,” Wang Wenwen said with a smile.
Finally, he looked at Chen Yu, who leaned back and said, "Why are you looking at me? I'm not going to be a bridesmaid. I'm a man, how can I be a bridesmaid?"
Everyone burst into laughter, and Zhong Xiaoqin laughed so hard she fell face-first onto the table.
After Gu Jia and the others had finished laughing, they said, "Teacher Chen is so humorous! Of course, we're inviting you to be Huanshan's best man. Huanshan is short one best man, and we wonder if Teacher Chen could come and help out?"
Chen Yu chuckled, "Of course I knew! I was just teasing you guys, who knew you'd be so easily amused! Being a best man is fine, I can share in the joy too."
"Since there's such a joyous occasion, we can't not celebrate! I'll go get two bottles of wine later—I had to ask a friend to help me get these rare vintage Moutai!" Chen Yu made the decision, not giving Gu Jia a chance to decline, and then looked at the three women, "What about you? Would you like some drinks?"
Zhong Xiaoqin was the most enthusiastic, "Yes, it has to be the kind you drink in the capital!"
"Then let's open a bottle of red wine and try some cocktails, see if we like them." Chen Yu doesn't mind girls drinking in moderation, as long as it's not excessive drinking.
The hot pot was prepared in advance, and the water was boiling. Chen Yu stood up, raised his glass, and said with a smile, "First of all, let's raise a glass together and wish them a long and happy marriage!" His voice was full of joy and blessings. Everyone stood up, picked up their glasses, and smiled broadly.
Gu Jia took a sip of her drink and responded with a smile, "Thank you everyone! I also wish you all happiness."