Who wants to take the civil service exam after being reborn?

Chapter 696 How to raise a husband, daughter, and son-in-law to be so outstanding?

"Tattoo..."

Chen was typing on his laptop in the bedroom; he knew Sweetie's lock screen password.

After turning on the computer, the QQ avatar in the lower right corner was flashing, but Chen Zhe was too lazy to click on it and had no curiosity at all.

Song Shiwei has very few QQ friends, so it's highly likely that his contacts are either Mu Jiawen or Cong Ni.

However, the one who can keep making those noises, one message after another, and cause such a disturbance without any regard for social etiquette, must be Xiao Mou.

Chatting between girls is strange. They don't care about the other person's immediate reply. It seems that they need a channel to vent. They send out dozens of rants in one go, and that's how they release most of their emotions.

After playing on the computer for a while, Chen heard a noise behind him. It must be Song Shiwei coming back after taking a shower.

An area of ​​over 300 square meters might be the size of a medium-sized conference room or a warehouse, but if it is used as a unit of measurement for "home," its meaning changes instantly.

The 300-square-meter home is no longer a simple living room and a few rooms, but more like a miniature community divided into several small worlds with complete functions.

The living room was occupied by guests, and the housekeeper in the kitchen was washing fruit. But to get from the kitchen to Song Shiwei's bedroom, one had to turn two corners, climb a few steps, and walk more than twenty steps before finally reaching the door.

Therefore, the living room and bedroom are like separated by a galaxy, allowing everyone to do their own thing without feeling any interaction or disturbance.

Of course, if you're not a family member, you can't cross this galaxy at all.

When Song Shiwei saw her boyfriend sitting at her desk, playing with his laptop, she didn't say anything. She didn't have any secrets from Chen Zhe anyway.

"When did you arrive?"

Song Shiwei wiped her hair and asked softly.

"It shouldn't be long."

Chen turned his head and saw a picture of a beautiful woman emerging from a bath.

Song Shiwei was wearing a simple nightgown. Her classically beautiful oval face was flushed with a faint pink from the steam, like white jade glazed. She must have blow-dried her hair, but a few strands of damp hair still clung to her.

Water droplets slid down her alluring collarbone and quietly disappeared into the neckline of her pajamas, making the man's heart skip a beat.

Her eyes were exceptionally clear, as if they had been bathed and washed away all the dust of the world, like white osmanthus blossoms under the moonlight, hazy and moist, exuding a familiar fragrance.

Why are you taking a shower in that big bathroom?

Chen asked, "Song Shiwei's bedroom already has a bathroom, but there's also a large bathroom in the house specifically for showering."

"There's a stool in the large bathroom; I'd like to sit down and blow-dry my hair."

Song Shi pouted slightly, her tone a little coquettish, as if she didn't want Chen Zhe to know her "lazy" side.

"I was even planning to blow-dry your hair, to show my gentlemanly side."

The scoundrel said with obvious regret.

Song Shiwei's long eyelashes drooped slightly. He asked for help, but who knew where his mischievous hands would reach next.

Do you want some strawberries?

Chen pointed to the pile of fruit on the table that looked like rubies.

"Don't eat."

Song Shiwei shook her head, turned around and opened the wardrobe, intending to pick out the clothes she would wear today.

This bedroom has the best natural light in the entire flat.

At this moment, the sun, without anyone noticing, also became a "reckless" accomplice. Just as Sweetie bent over, her plain cotton pajamas were easily penetrated by the strong backlight.

Rounded shoulders, a slender waist, long, thin legs, graceful lines... even the veins beneath her delicate skin seem faintly visible.

The dog-man's breathing suddenly quickened. He quietly walked over and placed his hands on Song Shiwei's waist.

Song Shiwei hesitated for a moment, but did not struggle.

The two of them had slept in the same bed, and even this aloof girl understood that some things were just a matter of time.

"I need to find some clothes."

She turned her head away, and although she tried to maintain a calm tone, a hint of nervousness crept into her voice at the end.

Song Shiwei is still that shy person.

"You don't eat strawberries."

The scoundrel wouldn't let go: "Then let me give you a hickey on your neck."

Song Shi paused for a moment, a cute look of confusion in her eyes: "What is growing strawberries?"

It's not surprising that Sweetie didn't know; in her social circle, if Chen Zhe didn't "explain" these things to her, no one would tell her.

"that is……"

Chen raised his arm and sucked hard twice. His skin quickly turned red under the negative pressure, and a clear dark red mark appeared.

Song Shiwei suddenly realized why it was called "strawberry planting"—it really did look somewhat like it at first glance.

"It'll disappear in a day or two. Shall I give you one on your neck?"

Chen said with a grin.

"……don't want."

Sweetie's blush spread instantly from her neck to her ears, a rejection she expected.

She took a step to leave the bedroom.

Chen asked, "Where are you going?"

Song Shiwei held up the clothes in her hand: "Change your clothes~"

The dog of a man curled his lip: "Do I really have to go out and change? It's not like I haven't seen it before..."

Song Shiwei ignored him and, as she reached the door, suddenly turned around. Looking at Chen Zhe, who was regretting not getting the better deal, her eyes softened, and she said playfully in a low voice, "Idiot!"

"How am I stupid!"

Chen was displeased; he hadn't said anything stupid. Song Shiwei didn't respond, turned and went to the next bedroom. When she came out, she had changed into a light-colored Adidas sweatshirt.

Chen blinked, then suddenly looked down and realized that he was also wearing an Adidas hoodie today.

The difference is that I just casually found it when I went out.

As for Song Shiwei, it seems she specifically chose her as a "matching" partner.

This girl is quite thoughtful.

……

When a couple appears in front of others wearing matching outfits, they can still attract everyone's attention.

In the living room, Song Zuomin had returned at some point. He was chatting with Vice Principal Wang and others. When he saw Chen Zhe and his daughter appear one after the other, Old Song's eyes were filled with relief and satisfaction.

"Um... hello, Mr. Chen..."

While Song Zuomin wasn't paying attention, Vice Principal Wang Lifeng secretly stood up.

In fact, Vice Principal Wang didn't intend to be so respectful, given that Chen was so young and also the son-in-law of his colleague Lu Man.

However, that deeply ingrained social mindset and bureaucratic order had long since "tamed" his body.

When someone has greater social influence, the "standing up to welcome" has become a muscle memory, bypassing the conscious mind, and one stands up subconsciously.

The leaders all stood up to welcome him, and Director Sun Zhenhua didn't dare to sit down either, quickly getting up from his seat.

Director Li Min hesitated for a moment, but ultimately stood up with a stiff smile on her face, a beat too slow.

But a bittersweet feeling lingered in my heart.

I had been thinking that once Song Zuomin retired, Lu's good days would be over.

Before Song Zuomin could retire, his son-in-law had already taken his place, and this son-in-law seemed to have more potential than Song Zuomin. Are some women destined to be rich and noble until old age?

“Chen Zhe, this is Vice President Wang, Director Sun of the Personnel Department, and Director Li of the Logistics Department of Huazhong Agricultural University. They are all your Aunt Lu’s good colleagues.”

Song Zuomin was very good at interpersonal relationships. Seeing the behavior of the three school leaders, he made a point of introducing them to each other.

"Hello leaders, hello teachers, Happy New Year..."

Chen immediately extended his arm to shake hands.

However, according to the rules of social interaction, in this situation, one should at least sit down and exchange a few pleasantries.

Leaving immediately would seem to be disrespectful to the leaders of Huazhong Agricultural University.

Just as Chen was about to sit down, his gaze inadvertently swept across the coffee table and noticed that the tea in the pot was almost finished.

He didn't say much, but bent down, picked up the teapot, added hot water, and waited for a moment for the tea leaves to unfurl as the white steam rose.

Then, starting with Vice Principal Wang, followed by Director Sun Zhenhua and Director Li Min, then his father-in-law and mother-in-law, and finally Song Shiwei and himself.

He refilled everyone's glass, each one just seven-tenths full, his movements slow and steady.

Song Zuomin's sense of "satisfaction" has gradually been overshadowed by "pride." With such a "son-in-law," which father-in-law or mother-in-law wouldn't be proud?

However, Lao Song was very well-mannered and didn't show it on his face. He only cared about Chen Zhe's affairs in Heyuan, since it had even reached the "Reference News".

Hearing Chen casually mention that he had a meeting with "Zhong Xiaohua, the mayor of Heyuan," and that they had even dined together twice in private, he was struck by Chen's nonchalant tone.

Vice Principal Wang Lifeng shifted his shoulders slightly, looking a little awkward.

The topic of conversation between the father-in-law and son-in-law made even a university leader at the deputy director-general level feel somewhat out of place.

After finishing his second cup of tea, Chen felt it was about time, so he stood up to say goodbye and sincerely invited the three leaders of Huazhong Agricultural University to come and provide guidance on scientific and technological work when they had time.

"Definitely, definitely. Please continue to look out for our Huazhong Agricultural University graduates in terms of employment in the future."

Vice President Wang shook hands firmly with Chen: "After all, with Professor Lu's connections, we students of Huazhong Agricultural University are all on our own. We feel more at ease using our own people."

"no problem!"

Committee Member Chen's artful response immediately convinced Wang Lifeng.

He smiled and said, "Principal Wang, let's exchange contact information and establish this channel between us first. What do you think?"

Wang Lifeng was stunned for a moment. Judging from his expression, he really wanted to slap his thigh a few times.

"Okay!"

Vice Principal Wang said somewhat excitedly, "I had this idea a long time ago, but I felt it might cause trouble for President Chen."

"Principal Wang, you're too kind. It's no trouble at all."

Chen spoke naturally and sincerely, and then said to Sun Zhenhua and Li Min, "I'll also keep Sun and Li's phone numbers so I can ask them directly if I have any questions in the future."

In fact, these department-level cadres in universities are almost useless to Su Hui. Chen Zhe just takes care of all aspects and does not neglect anyone.

This isn't about giving Wang Lifeng face; it's about giving face to the mother-in-law.

Including the earlier "changing the water" and the "pouring the tea" just now, these seemingly minor and trivial details are essentially subtly elevating the status of Song Zuomin and Lu Man.

Professor Lu will receive feedback soon.

Upon hearing that Chen intended to exchange contact information, Sun Zhenhua and Li Min hurriedly took out their phones.

Despite Li Min's jealousy, resentment, bitterness, and sadness, she was even more eager than Sun Zhenhua to get the phone number of the municipal people's congress representative and provincial political consultative conference member.

There's no way around it; emotions are emotions, and life is life.

Once everything was in place, Chen picked up the gifts Professor Lu had prepared for his grandparents and got ready to leave with Sweet.

While changing my shoes in the entryway, I heard faint sounds coming from the living room:
Director Sun Zhenhua (in a flattering tone): Principal Wang, please don't take offense, but in the entire Huazhong Agricultural University, I admire Professor Lu the most! Look at her—as a teacher, she's a respected master's supervisor; as a wife, she's Chairman Song's capable assistant; as a mother, she raised Weiwei to be so outstanding; and as a mother-in-law, she has a son-in-law like President Chen. Professor Lu's life, every step of it, is truly enviable.

Director Li Min (in a puzzled and inquiring tone): Lao Lu, what's your secret to cultivating such outstanding people around you?
Lu Man: Actually... there's nothing special about it, it's just about creating some small difficulties for them in the early stages. Once they get over it, they grow as a result.

……

(That's all for tonight, goodnight everyone, I'm exhausted.)
(End of this chapter)