To please others? It's better to please yourself.

The next day, as soon as Shen He woke up, he got up to wash Xu Jing'an's clothes. He picked up the faded coat and habitually reached into the pocket. Just as he was about to put it in the water, he noticed two strands of hair at the cuff.

Shen He picked it up and compared it; it was about a hand's length long. It was black and shiny, tough, coarse and hard, and smelled of smoke.

He habitually concludes: the hair is more likely to come from a male, and the male is relatively young!

As soon as I came in after doing the laundry, I saw my wife huddled in bed, taking things out of her handbag. There was a men's watch, almost brand new, and a men's gold chain.

Shen He wiped his hands with a towel and asked curiously, "Wife, did you buy this for me?"

Xu Jing'an looked over in surprise: "Why would I buy this? It's inappropriate for a public official like you to wear a gold chain. Besides, don't you already have a watch?"

At this moment, Shen He immediately understood: if nothing unexpected happened, these things and the hair came from the same person.

"I'll buy you a new one when it breaks!" Xu Jing'an added after thinking for a moment.

Shen He knew immediately that he had no chance of retiring before his own. These things are very sturdy now. Use them carefully; they can get you out of here!

Shen He watched his wife fiddling with something for a while and asked, "What are you looking for, staring at it for so long?"

"Want to see if there are any special markings on it?" Xu Jing'an examined it carefully and touched it for a long time, and was sure that there was nothing different about it.

Shen He paused for a moment: "Where did it come from?"

"It's legitimate earnings!" Xu Jing'an replied matter-of-factly. It's honest and fair; she couldn't let all her hard work go unrewarded!

Besides, this was a mutual agreement between her and Changmao! It was a friendly competition between the two, and the loser had to accept it!

But the long-haired man on the platform didn't want to admit it! Watching the train go further and further away, he knew he couldn't catch up but still stubbornly followed.

What's most infuriating is that a bunch of people are hurling insults at him! What does he have to do with these people? What business is it of his?

Now, besides feeling heartbroken about the lost items, he was so angry he felt like his lungs were about to explode!

They say love not only costs money, but it also makes you stupid. He used to doubt it, but now he completely believes it!

He wouldn't have dressed so flamboyantly today if he hadn't been trying to seduce girls at the movie. And when you're robbing someone, you can't let them rob you back!

My heart is filled with regret!

Most importantly, Long Hair became infamous in the industry! A group of people came out to work, and everyone else made money, but he lost money! He was incredibly embarrassed!

Two days later, his peers began to use him as a role model.

While he was in the bathroom, he overheard someone say, "Do you want to be like that kid?" "His unusual hairstyle is a no-go!"...

In less than seven days, Long Hair couldn't stand the mocking and gloating looks from those around him. So, in anger, he left the gang and started working in a hair salon!

Long Hair firmly believes that his lack of success in his career is definitely due to his profession not matching his personality, not his hairstyle.

What do these bumpkins know?

He's determined to make something of himself and dazzle them!

……

Xu Jing'an got up, put on her clothes, and then put the things into her money box and locked it.

"I'll go to the Education Bureau to report for duty in a bit and see what the assignment is."

Shen He: "The weather's bad today, shall I ride my bike to take you?"

Knowing her husband was worried about her, Xu Jing'an still shook her head: "It's not appropriate for a deputy director like you to go."

Before Director Qiao was transferred to the provincial level, Deputy Director Fang Dong retired first. Shen He, naturally, was promoted to Deputy Director.

"How long has it been since your bureau chief was transferred from L City?"

"It's been over a month."

"He's in the prime of his new role, so don't worry about me. Go to work and get busy!"

Seeing that his wife really didn't need him, Shen He rode his bicycle out the door.

After breakfast, Xu Jing'an braided her hair into a common braid and then changed into a set of clothes that were about 70% new.

No matter where you work, it's best not to dress too flamboyantly! Loving beauty is human nature, but inappropriate love of beauty is disgusting.

Xu Jing'an was assigned to the personnel section of the Education Bureau. The section chief, Nan Hua, was very welcoming to Xu Jing'an from the moment they met.

"Comrade Xu Jing'an has arrived! Welcome our top student from Peking University!"

Xu Jing'an smiled and said, "Section Chief, you flatter me. You're the pillar of our department!"

"Whether it's a big or small matter, what can we do without you?"

"If you could spare a moment to give me a pointer, I would be very grateful!"

Section Chief Nan's smile softened even more. It wasn't that he necessarily wanted flattery; sitting in that position, he'd heard plenty of nice things already!

He was afraid the other person would be arrogant because they were a college student. That would make it difficult to get along with them.

Although he had inquired about Xu Jing'an's character, from her superior, Director Huang, to her colleagues, everyone spoke highly of her.

But people always change!

As time and circumstances change, temperament and personality will also change. Moreover, having the opportunity to get into university, it's only natural to have high aspirations.

After meeting and talking today, Nanhua felt much more at ease. The remaining half can only be determined after further contact!

After all, for those of them in human resources, the thing they can't accept the most is someone who doesn't know how to behave properly!

When Xu Jing'an returned from work, the news that she had started working in the personnel department of the Education Bureau spread like wildfire. Everyone in the neighborhood knew!

The next day, Shen Yan, Shen Tian, ​​and Shen Can experienced firsthand what it meant for "when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven"!

Because Shen He was a police officer, his three children were never bullied by anyone growing up. In other aspects, they were no different from others.

But ever since her biological mother went to the Education Bureau, Shen Yan has clearly felt that things are different from before.

During tutoring sessions, the teacher was stricter with him and paid more attention to him.

He frequently asked in class, "Shen Yan, can you explain how to do this problem?"

"Shen Yan, is there anything you can't do?"

"Shen Yan..."

Even during winter break, his homeroom teacher would secretly give him extra practice problems...

Shen Yan felt a deep and profound love. After asking her younger siblings, she discovered that everyone felt the same way.

Shen Tian lowered her head: "Brother, the teacher calls on me in every class!"

The third child, Shen Can, looked even more dejected: "Our teacher gave me another workbook. It's different from all the ones I've done before!"

Needless to say, this teacher definitely put in a lot of effort.

As soon as Xu Jing'an and Shen He got home from get off work, their three children surrounded them.

"Mom, it's almost Chinese New Year. When will we get a holiday?"

"Tired?" Looking at the expectant children in front of her, Xu Jing'an decided to be a good mother.

"Can't we go on the last day tomorrow? We can't just cancel like that; we have to let you teachers know."

"Oh—" "Mom, you're so great—" The children shouted happily and ran out to play.

Shen He smiled and gave his wife a thumbs-up. He said softly, "Tomorrow is the last day anyway!"

Xu Jing'an rolled her eyes at him. What does he know? This is exactly the atmosphere she wanted!

Since the call to "revolutionize the Spring Festival" was launched in January 1967, ordinary people have not had a holiday during the Spring Festival for more than ten years.

In 1980, the national Spring Festival holiday system was reinstated, although it was only three days long. However, starting from that time, people could rest one day every Sunday.

The kids can help buy New Year's goods even when they're on break. Anyone who's ever queued knows it's tiring, not to mention the frustration of waiting!

Xu Jing'an, Shen's mother and father, along with their three children, went home one after another to buy New Year's goods.

沈母凭着多年抢货技能买回来4个点心盒。过年走礼相当拿的出手。盒子正好放一斤蛋糕一斤桃酥，1斤2两粮票，1块5毛钱。

This year they even had water-milled rice cakes! One pound of grain coupons got you one and a half pounds. These were delicious, filling, and kept for a long time. It was a rare find, so Xu Jing'an bought fifteen pounds in one go.

The New Year has arrived amidst a flurry of activity, and Shen He and his three children are noticeably more excited than in previous years!

Xu Jing'an knew it was because she had returned. Although her husband and children didn't say anything, their concern for her was no less!

Peace and family reunion are happiness!