This lesbian is too good at talking! I can't afford to offend her!

Chapter 177 Guo Junshan pretends to have a stomachache and leaves early

Guo Junshan pricked up his ears and listened secretly. He also wanted to know how Xu Qingshan would answer.

"I'm not sure." Xu Qingshan said as he ate. "I guess that's it. He told us yesterday not to make a fuss."

Chen Jiawang said nonchalantly, "If I were getting married, I'd at least give out wedding candy and set off firecrackers. Qingshan, what about you?"

"As for me..." Xu Qingshan paused and said with a smile, "I need to discuss this with my family. You know my family's situation, so it won't be so sloppy."

In his mind, Guo Junshan compared Xu Qingshan's words with his own, and felt that his own was better.

To be honest, Xu Qingshan is not a bad person, but he is not mature enough.

Chen Jiawang raised his lips and said with a smile: "That's right. Your family is well-off, so you should discuss this with them."

Xu Qingshan's answer wasn't as good as Guo Junshan's, but Chen Jiawang never said he wanted to choose one of these two men as his brother-in-law.

Right now, Chen Shuning’s task is to study hard and get into a good university.

When it comes to marriage, Chen Shuning will definitely make the decision. Besides, maybe she can meet someone better at school?

Xu Qingshan put down his chopsticks and looked up at Guo Junshan. Seeing that he was so polite while eating, he felt a little disdainful.

Xu Qingshan cleared his throat and said, "Officer Guo, I heard you're from Beijing, too? Actually, we're from the same hometown~"

Guo Junshan responded vaguely: "Yeah~"

Xu Qingshan pretended to be casual and asked, "Where do you live?"

Beijing is a big place, and the difference between living in the city center and living in the suburbs is huge. Xu Qingshan considered himself from a well-off family, and he also noticed that Guo Junshan was interested in Chen Shuning and wanted to put him first.

Guo Junshan didn't expect Xu Qingshan to be so superficial, but he still said honestly: "I live in Dongcheng District."

Guo Junshan was talking about his parents and did not mention Wang Simin's residence.

After thinking for a moment, Guo Junshan added, "I don't think it matters where I live. I can't live with my parents forever. Sooner or later I'll have to be independent."

Xu Qingshan smiled. From what Guo Junshan said, his family conditions were probably not particularly good. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said that where he lived was unimportant.

"We also live in Dongcheng District. Maybe the elders of our two families know each other~"

Guo Junshan put down his chopsticks and said slowly, "Maybe~"

Xu Qingshan's words did not stir up any waves in Guo Junshan's heart. In his eyes, Xu Qingshan was just a child who had not grown up and posed no threat.

"No matter how good our family conditions are, they were earned by our parents. We are just enjoying the benefits brought by our parents. But these benefits are limited in time, and we still need to fight for the future."

After Guo Junshan finished speaking, he looked at Xu Qingshan meaningfully. Xu Qingshan's face turned red.

Chen Jiawang nodded and said, "I think what Junshan said makes sense."

Chen Feng was just a farmer who made a living from the soil. He gained a lot of experience in the army. After he was discharged from the army, he began to encourage his three sons to learn to read.

Chen Aiguo learned to read and was admitted to work at the post office. His two younger brothers also stayed in the army because they could read and write.

When it came to Chen Jiawang's generation, Chen Aiguo gritted his teeth and supported the education of his three siblings. Chen Jiawang had confidence in himself and believed that as long as he worked hard, he would be able to make a name for himself.

"I was able to study because my parents worked hard to support me. I was able to go to school with the help of my family, but I can't always rely on my family. I still have to rely on myself in the future."

Xu Qingshan clenched his fists hidden under the table and did not respond.

Seeing that everyone had almost finished eating, Lin Shitou stood up and said loudly, "Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me."

"Tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year. The educated youth in our village have rehearsed a few small performances. Let's take this opportunity to have some fun."

Chen Shuning wiped his mouth and looked up at Lin Shitou.

Lin Shitou said with a smile: "Next, let's invite the educated youth to come on stage and sing a chorus. If our villagers can sing, please sing a few lines too~ Applause——"

Ji Xue clapped and said, "Oh, there's more to come? Shu Ning, come and look~"

"As soon as we saw off the Red Army, we descended the mountain. The autumn rain was lingering, and the autumn wind was chilling...

The leaves of the sycamore trees have all fallen~sad..."

The moving singing echoed in the cafeteria, and many people hummed along.

Ji Xue sang with tears in her eyes, and Chen Shuning just listened quietly. She was tone-deaf and didn't like singing.

When the song ended, the crowd erupted in thunderous applause.

Chen Shuning bent down, picked up the dishes and sneaked out...

Guo Junshan didn't watch the educated youths' performance. When he saw Chen Shuning sneaking away, he covered his stomach and said, "Jiawang, my stomach hurts. I'm going out for a while~"

Chen Jiawang didn't doubt it and said with a smile: "Go ahead~"

After Guo Junshan left, Xu Qingshan came over and asked, "Jiawang, was your grandfather a comrade-in-arms with Officer Guo's grandfather? Do you know what his grandfather did?"

Knowing yourself and your enemy ensures victory in every battle. This was Xu Qingshan's idea.

Chen Jiawang scratched the back of his head and whispered, "I'm not sure about this... It's a matter for the older generation, and I didn't ask."

Although Wang Simin was rehabilitated, he was still labeled a capitalist when the Chen family helped him. This matter must never be known to others.

Even if Chen Jiawang and Xu Qingshan have a good relationship and Chen Jiawang truly regards Xu Qingshan as a friend, this matter cannot be told.

The Revolutionary Committee is not just for show. If it were to be exposed, the Chen family would be in big trouble.

Xu Qingshan still didn't give up and asked, "Has he always lived in your house?"

"You'll just stay at our house during these few days during the New Year holidays." Chen Jiawang was focused on the educated youth's performance and spoke absentmindedly.

Xu Qingshan stopped talking and didn't ask any more questions. Too much talk can lead to mistakes. If Chen Jiawang saw that he liked Chen Shuning, he might not even be able to be friends with her anymore.

Guo Junshan walked outside the cafeteria and saw Chen Shuning walking towards the door with a bowl in her hand. He guessed that she was probably going home.

After being stunned for a few minutes outside, Guo Junshan walked into the cafeteria, holding his stomach and said to Chen Jiawang, "Jiawang, I might have caught a cold. My stomach feels uncomfortable. I'll go back first."

Go home later and take back what the village promised me."

Chen Jiawang said perfunctorily, "Okay, Junshan, you go home first. I'll take the things back later."

After saying that, he lowered his head to glance at the table, raised his hand and handed over the dishes and chopsticks: "Take the dishes and chopsticks back, they are not heavy."

Guo Junshan took the bowl and chopsticks, clutching his stomach and saying, "Okay~ You should come back early too. We'll make dumplings tonight."

The two spoke in such familiar tones that Xu Qingshan frowned. When did Jiawang become so close to Officer Guo? How come I didn't know...