1979: Literary Master, Starting from the Return of Educated Youth

Chapter 5 A Little Goodbye Is Better than a New Marriage

"From what you said, it seems that you are dating him?"

Zhou Zhifeng chased after her daughter and said in an unhappy tone.

"Yes, I was planning to tell you later."

"No more talk, mom. I'm leaving now."

Chen Qiaoqiao said this in a relaxed tone. As she spoke, she put on her shoes and ran out of the house with brisk steps, like a bird eager to return to its nest.

Zhou Zhifeng didn't even bother to change her shoes, and quickly chased to the stairs, saying anxiously: "He doesn't have a job anymore, why are you still with him?"

Chen Qiaoqiao had already walked down several steps, but she stopped when she heard her mother's words, raised her face and said with great determination: "Even if he hasn't returned to the city, I will stay with him."

After saying that, she ran downstairs.

"Ugh!"

Zhou Zhifeng originally wanted to continue pouring cold water on her daughter, but when she saw that she had already gone downstairs, she had to give up and became anxious.

If Xu Yuexin resigns and has no income, won’t his daughter suffer if she marries him in the future?

If a man doesn't have a job, it means he has no social status. Will his daughter be looked down upon at work after she graduates?
In the blink of an eye, Zhou Zhifeng thought about what they would do if they had children in the future, and felt more and more worried.

It’s not that she thought too much, but these days men and women date with the intention of getting married, and generally won’t break up unless there are special circumstances.

Zhou Zhifeng seemed to have seen that Chen Qiaoqiao's life, which should have been happy and brilliant, was dragged into a dark abyss by Xu Yuexin.

At this moment, Xu Yuexin had just returned home with his royalties, and he had no idea that a middle-aged lady was worrying about the issue of raising children in the future for him.

By the way, there is another middle-aged lady who is also worried about him.

In the Xu family's two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment, Wu Yan was sitting in the living room, feeling restless. When she saw her son coming home with a bag, she immediately looked at him worriedly, "What were you doing just now?"

"Tell me the truth, are you going to take a leave to go home this time?"

"Or has he resigned?"

Wu Yan's three consecutive attacks hit the soul, and Xu Yuexin was unable to react for a while.

On the way home, he bought a bottle of Arctic Ocean soda and planned to drink it while lying on the bed, but he didn't expect to be interrogated as soon as he entered the door.

I don’t know whether she heard the rumors from outside or saw it herself.

"I did quit my job and plan to pursue a creative career in the future."

After coming to his senses, Xu Yuexin answered frankly.

"Alas, writing is not that easy. Many people submit dozens of times but never win once."

Wu Yan couldn't help but put her hand on her forehead, her face full of anxiety as she said, "Besides, aren't there many people who have suffered misfortune because of writing articles in the past few years?"

"I think you should just find a job. Tomorrow I'll go find an old classmate. She's the Organization Department Director of Shougang. I'll see if I can find a job for you."

"You can't stand the hardship of working in a coal mine? I'll try to find you a leisurely job."

Hearing his mother's words, Xu Yuexin felt warm in his heart.

After crossing over, his parents have always been very kind to him. During Xu Yuexin's time in the countryside, he received money from his parents every month. When they learned that he had resigned, they immediately expressed their understanding and tried to find a job for him.

Of course, I couldn't accept that. The steel mill is an industrial and mining enterprise, and no matter how idle it is, I can't have the time to write with peace of mind.

Moreover, in a well-known period drama, an entire courtyard full of scoundrels worked in a steel rolling mill under the jurisdiction of Shougang.

If you meet the real-life prototypes of these people, don't expect to live a peaceful life because you will just be fighting with them all day long.

No, I will never go. No one can stop Xu Yuexin from writing.

"Mom, don't tell me, I won the first try this time. Here, here is the manuscript fee."

Xu Yuexin took out the envelope and placed it on the table.

It’s only been half a month since I resigned, and I’ve already published some work?

It’s so fast!

Wu Yan was slightly surprised. She had not expected that her son's writing career would progress so smoothly.

She works at the District Finance Bureau, a big writer in the bureau. Even if she submits a manuscript ten times, she may not get it successful once. Could it be that her son really does this for a living?
"That also requires a stable job as a back-up."

Wu Yan muttered softly, still feeling that the randomness of the royalties was too strong.

Their generation has been frightened by all kinds of turmoil, and the word "stability" has a status like a heavenly law in their minds.

Xu Yuexin smiled and patted the envelope with his hands: "The total is 651 yuan. Even with my seniority in the company, I only make this much in a year."

"With this money, can you stop nagging me for a year?"

651 yuan!
Wu Yan couldn't believe her ears and wondered if she had heard it wrong.

My own son is so amazing... He can earn such a high income just by starting his creative career!
According to past sayings, could it be that my son is the God of Literature who has descended to earth?

Wu Yan was greatly shocked and felt relieved.

Having a stable job is indeed extremely important... However, if you make a lot of money, you can put it aside for now.

Just like what his son said, with this money, he will have the confidence to engage in full-time creation in the future.

From now on, I don’t have to worry about people in the company talking about my son being an unemployed vagrant. If anyone dares to say that, I will throw the manuscript fee receipt in his face!

Wu Yan is traditional but not pedantic, and has a strong desire to protect her son.

"You little bastard, Mom cares about you, and you still dare to complain about nagging."

Wu Yan wanted to pretend to be unhappy, but she couldn't help but smile and stretched out her hand to Xu Yuexin, "Give me the manuscript fee slip."

Ms. Wu's behavior was a little unexpected to Xu Yuexin.

"Mom, what do you want this for?"

Xu Yuexin said with a bit of confusion.

He had considered that his mother might ask him to hand over some money for household expenses. If that were the case, he could give her about a hundred or eighty yuan. After all, it was a common practice for unmarried children to hand over their income these days.

The only thing I didn't expect was that she would ask for a bill for the manuscript.

"To protect your reputation."

Wu Yan said confidently, "There are gossiping old women everywhere. If anyone dares to say anything, I will open her eyes and let her take a look at your manuscript fee slip."

"No matter how big a deal it is, people should not live in the eyes of others."

Xu Yuexin said disapprovingly, "Besides, if you really care, I'll buy you, my dad, and myself a new watch tomorrow. When you wear it on your wrist, it won't be much more conspicuous than the manuscript fee receipt."

Wu Yan felt very relieved about her son's words.

"Good boy, you know how to feel sorry for your parents."

"Just keep all the money in your hands. You are not married yet, and you will have many expenses in the future. Of course, don't be too frugal. I heard that girls nowadays generally don't like stingy men."

"Also, be careful when writing articles, and don't be like those people in our unit who got into trouble because of their articles."

"Don't complain about my nagging. Ever since you went to work in the countryside, Mom has been unable to sleep at night. Now that we have finally caught up with the policy and are reunited as a family, please don't..."

When Wu Yan said this, her eyes couldn't help but become red. She couldn't bear to think about the years when the five members of her family were separated from each other.

Xu Yuexin hurriedly comforted her: "Mom, don't be sad, it's all in the past, and it won't happen again in the future."

"We just had a meeting at the end of last year, which set the tone for the development of the whole society, and no longer took struggle as the key link. This means that from now on, the country's policies will only get better day by day." "The book says that the economic base determines the superstructure. Since individual businesses are allowed to exist in the economic field, the policies on literature will only become more and more relaxed accordingly. Just like the novel "Class Teacher" from two years ago, I wonder if you have read it? The author did not avoid those things at all, and he still lived a good life."

Wu Yan listened in a daze, and combined with what she had seen and heard in recent months, she gradually felt that what her son said made sense.

"Since you have already achieved success in your creation, I won't say much. I will let you do it on your own."

"When you feel pressure to create in the future, remember to tell your parents that we will always be your strongest support."

After thinking for a moment, Wu Yan said with full trust.

At this moment, she felt that her son had really grown up and could analyze the social situation very clearly, like a little director.

After comforting his mother, Xu Yuexin went back to his room and put the money away.

He has an older brother who is now married and works in a public institution.

I have a younger sister who is in her second year of high school. Her grades are pretty good, but it’s a little difficult for her to get into college because the admission rate is so low now.

My eldest brother doesn't usually live at home, so it's okay for a family of four to squeeze together. But it will be difficult for Xu Yuexin to get married in the future.

After collecting the manuscript fee, Xu Yuexin went to the living room. Looking around his home, which seemed a little cramped by modern standards, he made up his mind to save enough money as soon as possible to buy a house of his own.

At this moment, Wu Yan was cooking in the kitchen.

"Mom, don't cook, let's go out to eat together..."

After staying in the living room for a while, Xu Yuexin shouted towards the kitchen, planning to go out for a good meal.

"No, I have to go to work soon. I'll be late if I go out to eat."

Wu Yan answered loudly in the kitchen, "The higher-ups are checking the work style of the unit recently and are very strict."

Well, it seems I can’t take my mother out for dinner today.

You can buy some delicious food on the way back in the evening and then eat it together as a family.

Xu Yuexin thought to himself.

Before leaving, he did not forget to take with him the Arctic Ocean soda and straw that he had not yet opened.

After going downstairs, Xu Yuexin bit open the bottle cap with a "click", inserted a straw, and drank happily.

A sweet taste went straight into his throat, and Xu Yuexin felt very refreshed, as if every cell in his body was activated.

With only 20 cents, you can have an extraordinary and refreshing experience.

Xu Yuexin finished half of his soda and quickened his pace toward the bus stop, planning to go to the Moscow Restaurant for dinner.

Moscow Restaurant, commonly known as Lao Mo, has been the most sought-after restaurant for young people in Beijing since it opened in 1954.

Now that Xu Yuexin had money in his hands, he subconsciously wanted to experience it for himself.

Just when he was not far from the bus stop, a bus slowly drove up and stopped, and a tall figure with shoulder-length hair walked down from it.

Why is she here?

Seeing this beautiful face that appeared countless times in his memories, Xu Yuexin stopped and didn't know whether to go forward or retreat.

Chen Qiaoqiao also saw Xu Yuexin, and immediately raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a pretty and charming smile: "I was just about to go to your house to find you."

"Look, I bought you something."

She looks so good...

Wait, where have my principles and positions gone?

Xu Yuexin almost fell for Chen Qiaoqiao's gentle smile, and quickly reminded himself to figure out the situation.

It seems that she wants to use these gifts as hush money to prevent me from revealing the fact that she had dated her and then broke up with her, so as not to affect her reputation and future?
These days, relationships between men and women are still very conservative. If one party is not at fault and the other party breaks up, it will leave a bad reputation.

This is very similar to the story of breaking off an engagement in a certain online novel in later generations. In that online novel, the woman offered Qi Gathering Powder at the beginning in order to cancel the engagement. Chen Qiaoqiao brought two large bags of gifts...

When he thought of this, Xu Yuexin felt unhappy and disdainful.

Even if I am a male version of Xiaofang, I still have my dignity!

"Don't worry, even if we break up, I won't say anything bad about you."

"Take the things back with you. From now on, we will not interfere with each other."

Xu Yuexin looked upwards and said in a cold manner.

There are many people on the road, so don't look down on the young and poor. Don't talk about things like thirty years in the east and thirty years in the west.

Chen Qiaoqiao's originally bright smile froze.

"Well, I'm sorry..."

Chen Qiaoqiao lowered her head and spoke in a soft voice, completely different from the firmness and decisiveness she had just shown when facing her mother, "The school has transferred us to the sea for internship. According to regulations, we are not allowed to communicate with the outside world during this period."

"The order came so suddenly that I didn't have time to tell anyone, including you..."

After saying that, she looked at Xu Yuexin timidly, with an expression like an elementary school student who had made a mistake.

Nautical mile?

Xu Yuexin's pupils trembled.

These two words have different meanings in different regions. If they are used in the capital, they have only one meaning.

He remembered that it was recorded in later history books that after the conference at the end of last year, in order to cultivate the country's future pillars, the leaders decided to select outstanding students from the classes of 77 and 78 of Yenching University and Renmin University to conduct internships and familiarize themselves with the operation of central institutions.

It turns out that my girlfriend went to serve the people...

Unconsciously, Xu Yuexin's way of addressing Chen Qiaoqiao changed.

"Oh, it's okay if we don't have any contact. A little absence is better than a new marriage."

Xu Yuexin is so smart that he can switch between different states very smoothly. His tone seems calm on the surface, but he makes Chen Qiaoqiao blush.

"Don't say that... Who married you..."

Chen Qiaoqiao's cheeks felt hot. She freed one hand and gently pushed Xu Yuexin, but she was very happy in her heart.

He finally understood himself.

Seeing Chen Qiaoqiao's shy little girl attitude, Xu Yuexin decided to quit while he was ahead and did not say anything excessive: "You are still in school, don't bring so many things next time."

As he spoke, Xu Yuexin took two large bags of gifts from Chen Qiaoqiao and took her to the faculty building.

There's nothing to be embarrassed about. I can take her out for dinner later.

"The school provides subsidies, 9 yuan a month, and I also received subsidies during my last internship."

Chen Qiaoqiao rubbed the red marks on her hands left by the bag, followed Xu Yuexin like a little tail, and introduced the contents of the gift, "There is a pair of leather shoes and a shirt suitable for this season. You can try them on when you get home."

"The rest are food, including fried dough twists and…"

Chen Qiaoqiao was still talking, but Xu Yuexin no longer had the heart to listen, and his eyes would occasionally fall on her delicate hands.

He felt distressed when he saw marks on his girlfriend's hands.

Breaking up and such was the idea of ​​Xu Yuexin three minutes ago. Don't blame it on him now.

(End of this chapter)