Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation-Chapter 353 - 265 Still Not Married_2

Chapter 353: Chapter 265 Still Not Married?_2

Chapter 353 -265 Still Not Married?_2

She originally wanted to say “rock paper scissors,” but that way, she would definitely lose. If she played chess, she had a high chance of winning.

Jiang Ning said, “You do the washing.”

Xue Yuantong found it unpleasant to hear.

“Are you commanding me?”

She asserted, “Don’t forget who paid for the barbecue today!”

That barbecue cost Xue Yuantong 72 yuan. The boss rounded it down, but still, 70 yuan was a substantial amount.

Jiang Ning said, “I’m going out tomorrow night, and the day after, I plan to buy some local specialties.”

“I’m considering whether to bring back more food.”

He spoke as if he hadn’t mentioned washing clothes.

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It seemed like he was talking about something completely unrelated.

Upon hearing this, Xue Yuantong slowly lowered her raised arms.

“Jiang Ning, you’ve been working hard every day.”

“Oh well, I’ll wash the clothes for you, since I’m such a kind-hearted person.”

She took it upon herself to deal with the laundry.

Jiang Ning nodded with a smile, “Sure, I’ll bring back some treats for you.”

Both were happy with their arrangement, each getting something out of it.

Xue Yuantong added, “Be sure to stay safe when you’re out, and don’t go looking for trouble.”

“Don’t worry, I’m amiable,” Jiang Ning responded.

He always maintained the principle—people don’t trouble me, I don’t trouble them.

He rode his bike all the way to his doorstep, only to see Aunt Gu standing at the door.

Xue Yuantong said, “Mom, didn’t I tell you we were out for barbecue?”

Aunt Gu responded, “I just stepped out.”

“You must be tired of all that barbecue, so I’ve cut some fruit. Jiang Ning, park the bike and come try some too. Tongtong can’t finish it all by herself.”

Xue Yuantong patted her chest, proclaiming, “I can finish it.”

Aunt Gu gave her a stern look.

…

While Jiang Ning was eating fruit, Shao Shuangshuang sent a message:

“The issue is resolved.”

“Okay, that works.” Jiang Ning had no doubt about her capabilities.

Evergreen Liquid was a home-grown company from Yuzhou, slowly revealing its behemoth-like tendencies. Though currently, it only had the green liquid, its terrifying profit margins were on par with Fortune 500 companies.

Its strength was not just renowned in the small city of Yuzhou, even in Hui Province, it was genuinely one of the best.

If even this small matter couldn’t be done well, that would be strange.

Shao Shuangshuang said, “You can always come to me for such matters.”

She didn’t mention that she had arranged security personnel for Jiang Ning, as she knew he wouldn’t like it.

Yet, she had secretly decided to always keep two security teams for Jiang Ning in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Jiang Ning sent a message, “It’s getting late, get some rest.”

Shao Shuangshuang: “I’m already home, you too.”

She hadn’t gone to the new house today; instead, she visited her parents’ home.

Shao Shuangshuang wasn’t married yet, and her family had kept a room for her.

Her parents had already eaten, but the food in the pot was still warm when Shao Shuangshuang got home.

It was her mother who had warmed it for her.

Shao Shuangshuang changed into slippers, took off her blazer, revealing her graceful curves in a white shirt, her stern demeanor softening somewhat.

She sat down at the dining table and ate slowly.

A woman in her forties sat on a wooden chair, watching her eat.

In the living room next to her, where a soccer match was playing on an LCD TV, a fifty-year-old man leaned against the sofa, the television’s sound filled the room.

They were Shao Shuangshuang’s parents.

Shao Shuangshuang ate peacefully; she always enjoyed being at home.

Those who have been out in the world know the happiness of reuniting with family.

While Shao Shuangshuang ate her porridge, Mrs. Shao spoke up:

“Yo, isn’t this our big boss? Always so busy.”

Shao Shuangshuang could guess what her mother was about to say. She didn’t respond, focusing on her porridge instead.

Mrs. Shao said, “So busy you don’t even have time to find someone. Tell me, you’re almost thirty by nominal age.”

Mrs. Shao was really anxious; she wanted a grandchild so badly, why was it so difficult?

Shao Shuangshuang corrected her seriously, “That’s nominal age; I’m only 27 by actual age. Don’t age your own daughter so quickly.”

Mrs. Shao went on and on, “Fine, fine.”

“At 27, you’re still not married. Look at so-and-so, their child is in primary school, and their second child is already in kindergarten!”

“Then look at you.”

Shao Shuangshuang covered her ears, “Here we go again, here we go again.”

Seeing her act this way, Mrs. Shao’s muttering grew louder.

In the living room, Mr. Shao, who was watching the soccer match, silently picked up the remote and turned up the TV volume.

The sound of voices and the television started to compete.

But in the end, the TV couldn’t beat the people.

Mrs. Shao yelled, “I’m turning off your TV right now!”

Mr. Shao quietly turned down the volume.

Shuangshuang said, “Why are you using others as examples? They date in their teens, but when I go to college, you don’t let me date. As soon as I graduate, it’s nag, nag, nag.”

“Spent the last two years working as a nurse, dead tired every day, couldn’t even squeeze in a sip of water.”

“Do you think I’m the Monkey King, able to conjure up a partner for you?”

Mrs. Shao: “If others can find someone, why can’t you?”

“I don’t have time, busy with company stuff every day,” said Shuangshuang.

Mrs. Shao: “Can’t you find someone from within the company?”

For Shuangshuang, that was even less likely, at least not for the next three years.

Now that the company was on her shoulders, if she really got married, handing over the business would be a challenge. She couldn’t trust anyone but Jiang Ning, and she couldn’t trust anyone else.

At least until Jiang Ning came of age, she’d have to consider these matters.

And at this stage, Shuangshuang herself didn’t want to get married.

Normally, she had no shortage of suitors.

Mrs. Shao earnestly advised, “No matter how big the business, it’s useless. A woman needs to find a home. Reach my age, and you’ll understand the importance of family.”

“Even if your business is great, I won’t be happy. I’m old now, and I just want to hold a child.”

Mrs. Shao lectured for several minutes, instilling various lessons.

All Shuangshuang wanted was a quiet meal, but now she was so annoyed it made her lose her appetite.

“If you want to hold a child, why don’t you just become a babysitter?”

The room suddenly went quiet, even the TV’s sound disappeared.

Then Mrs. Shao’s voice erupted louder than before.

Shuangshuang endured her mom’s “care” and finished her meal, while Mrs. Shao kept talking.

After wiping her mouth, Shuangshuang spoke:

“If you keep talking, I won’t give you the beauty cream.”

Mrs. Shao immediately stopped talking.

Shuangshuang had obtained some beauty products from Jiang Ning and after confirming their effects, she didn’t keep them all to herself. With Jiang Ning’s approval, she shared some with her mom.

Who could bear to watch their mother age?

One of Shuangshuang’s biggest motivations nowadays was her family.

She wanted to work hard for Jiang Ning, and after a while, get some more medicine for her dad, so her parents could stay healthy and be with her.

Only after experiencing the world’s indifference could one understand that the only people who genuinely care about you are likely your parents.

…

Later, at eleven at night.

The police left.

Several youths were taken away by men in black uniforms, but the other diners weren’t much affected.

Ma Shicheng and his group continued to eat and drink as usual.

Until they cleaned out every last piece of barbecue and drank the last drop of beer.

“Awesome!” Dan Kaiquan belched contentedly.

Guo Kunnan: “So awesome!”

For guys like them, poor students, they couldn’t afford to eat barbecue often. Today, with Ma Shicheng treating them, he thoroughly enjoyed himself.

Not to mention, they got to watch a brawl for free, starting with a melee, then Jiang Ning stepping in, followed by the men in black grabbing people. What could be better than watching this drama for free?

Plus, his beloved Ah Cha was waiting on the other end of the phone.

Good brothers, good meat, good drink, beautiful company—it was the peak of life.

Ma Shicheng went to settle the bill, Wang Longlong followed.

“Brother Ma, if you don’t have enough money, just tell me,” Wang Longlong offered.

Wang Longlong wasn’t stingy. Once, after they lost to Yang Sheng in table tennis, he even treated everyone to fried skewers.

Ma Shicheng waved his hand: “I definitely have enough, don’t worry about it.”

Pei Yujing was ready to pack up and leave, but when she saw Ma Shicheng coming to pay, she calculated and said,

“The total is 184 yuan, just give me 180.”

Ma Shicheng pulled out two red banknotes, not stingy at all as he handed them over.

When he first started high school, Ma Shicheng cared more about money because he really had none, but even then, he could still treat Jiang Ning and others to Stride chewing gum.

Now that he had found a way to earn money, naturally he wouldn’t be stingy anymore.

When Ma Shicheng returned from paying, Guo Kunnan was speaking loudly, perhaps a bit looser from the beer:

“Kaiquan, look, Ah Cha isn’t asleep yet, still waiting for me.”

“Hey, listen to my advice, in the future, find a girlfriend just like her!”

Guo Kunnan shared his wisdom on choosing a partner.

Dan Kaiquan had already expressed enough envy, “You wait, I’ll find one soon.”

Guo Kunnan continued to brag about how good Ah Cha was to him.

Ma Shicheng glanced at Guo Kunnan.

He had already thought of a way to deliver a fatal blow to Guo Kunnan.

But, he was still hesitating.