novellhall Chapter 72 Two Days Apart
Chapter 72 Two Days Apart
The more Zhuang Qingxiang thought about it, the more convinced she became that she was right.
To be honest, she has never thought about remarrying, but if she finds someone she truly loves, she might consider marrying him.
But clearly, Lu Congyue is not that person.
Zhuang Qingxiang remained outwardly meek, but her mind was unusually calm. She didn't want to continue discussing this matter with Lu Congyue. Her gaze swept briefly over the kitchen, and she said softly, "Director Lu, it seems that everything in the kitchen has been moved to my place. There's nothing usable here. Why don't you take us back?"
Lu Congyue stood still in place.
The anger that had been raging just moments before seemed to have been completely quenched by the heavy rain.
She actually rejected him?!
This is unbelievable!
Lu Congyue couldn't figure out why Zhuang Qingxiang had rejected him.
"You refuse? Are you sure?" he asked in a hoarse voice.
Zhuang Qingxiang raised her eyes, her watery eyes crystal clear: "I'm sure."
The atmosphere in the kitchen suddenly became oppressive. Zhuang Qingxiang couldn't bear it any longer and said softly, "Director Lu, shall I go inside to see the child and go back when the rain subsides a bit?"
Lu Congyue didn't say anything, and Zhuang Qingxiang didn't dare to look at his expression, assuming that he had agreed, and quickly ran back into the house.
When Xiao Qianyue saw her return, she asked, "Mom, what are we having for dinner?"
"Wait, let's go home and eat when the rain gets lighter," Zhuang Qingxiang gently advised.
Lu Congyue's kitchen was spotless; he probably hadn't cooked since she and the child moved out.
She has already rejected Director Lu, and he will probably send them back soon.
They waited and waited, but instead of Lu Congyue taking them back, they saw him bring back the things from the kitchen.
Zhuang Qingxiang looked at the things in the kitchen and was speechless.
Lu Congyue said calmly, "No one can live over there for now. You and the child can stay here for the time being."
Zhuang Qingxiang thought he hadn't given up yet, but unexpectedly, Lu Congyue left directly after giving his instructions.
Instead of returning home, he left in the rain and did not return all night.
It was still raining the next day, and Lu Congyue still hadn't returned. Zhuang Qingxiang was worried, so she went home with an umbrella when the rain subsided.
The house was still leaking, but the area below where it was leaking had been neatly cleaned up, which must have been done by Lu Congyue.
This place is really uninhabitable, Zhuang Qingxiang frowned as she went back.
"Mom, why isn't Uncle Lu back for dinner?" Xiao Qianyue asked.
Zhuang Qingxiang patted her head and smiled; "Uncle Lu is very busy. He'll come home for dinner as soon as he's done."
Xiao Qianyue gave an "Oh" that seemed to understand but not quite.
But when the weather cleared up, Lu Congyue still hadn't returned. When Xiao Qianyue came home from kindergarten, she asked worriedly, "Mom, Teacher Sun said Uncle Lu lives in his office. Why does he live in his office? Does he have a bed in his office?"
Zhuang Qingxiang couldn't answer, only saying, "Once we go home, Uncle Lu will go home too. Yueyue can stay home and look after your younger brothers. Mommy will go home, tidy up, and then we'll move back home together, okay?"
"Okay," Xiao Qianyue replied.
Zhuang Qingxiang hurried home, and halfway there she ran into Lu Congyue.
This was the first time the two had met since that rainy day. Zhuang Qingxiang's ears inexplicably burned, and she called out softly, "Director Lu..."
Lu Congyue remained expressionless, as if he had never said those words on that rainy day. He said in a serious tone, "Your house needs its roof repaired in the next couple of days. You can move back in two days from now."
Zhuang Qingxiang: "..."
"Is there anything else? If not, you can go back now," Lu Congyue said calmly. "I'll let you know when it's fixed."
"Well... okay, I'll go back and get two pieces of clothing," Zhuang Qingxiang replied softly.
By the time she finished speaking, Lu Congyue had already walked quite a distance away, clearly not intending to listen to what she had to say, but merely informing her.
Zhuang Qingxiang felt down, pursed her lips, and walked quickly home.
After autumn arrives, it gets a bit chilly in the mornings and evenings, so she and the children need to wear extra layers.
Thinking of the clothes, Zhuang Qingxiang sighed.
She had finished making clothes for both babies, but she and Xiao Qianyue didn't have any warm clothes. The babies were almost 100 days old, and she wanted to prepare something for them...
Money is needed everywhere!
Zhuang Qingxiang felt a little anxious.
She had previously thought she could comfortably raise her child and earn money for a year or two, but after what happened in the rainy day, she was unsure how long she could continue working. Even if Lu Congyue was willing to let her stay and continue working, she didn't want to stay any longer to avoid causing more trouble.
Zhuang Qingxiang packed her clothes and pondered all the way back to Lu Congyue's house.
As soon as she entered the door, she heard Sun Yongxian and Xiao Qianyue laughing. Zhuang Qingxiang paused for a moment, then quickly walked into the house.
"Sister Zhuang, you're finally back!"
Sun Yongxian greeted her warmly as soon as she saw her, "It's been raining these past two days so I haven't been able to come. Did you miss me?"
Zhuang Qingxiang smiled broadly: "Yes, I do."
She really liked Sun Yongxian's cheerful personality, and of course, she liked even more her ability to make money for her.
Just as she was thinking of discussing with Sun Yongxian whether she could continue making some snacks to sell for money, she heard Sun Yongxian say, "Sister Zhuang, I've found you a job."
Zhuang Qingxiang was taken aback: "Huh?"
Sun Yongxian was a little embarrassed, twirling the end of her braid with her fingers, and said dryly, "Sister Zhuang, please don't blame me... It's been raining these past two days, and I've been eating in the cafeteria every day, every single day... I'm about to have a breakdown, so I've been complaining that the cafeteria food is bad..."
Zhuang Qingxiang: "..."
"Then Chef Jiang from the cafeteria heard it and got upset. I told him he was just not as skilled, and then... then... he wanted to have a competition with you, cough cough..." Sun Yongxian coughed twice to cover up her guilt, "I couldn't control my temper and agreed on your behalf."
Zhuang Qingxiang remained silent.
Sun Yongxian immediately stepped forward and grabbed her arm: "Sister Zhuang, why don't you go and compete with him? Make him admit defeat! Chef Jiang promised me that if you can beat him, he'll let you be the head chef in the cafeteria!"
Zhuang Qingxiang immediately swallowed her refusal and asked, "Help in the cafeteria? Is there a salary?"
"Yes, absolutely!" Sun Yongxian said decisively. "However, the amount will be determined by Master Jiang and the others, and it definitely won't be a permanent position; the salary will be..."
Her voice grew softer and softer, but Zhuang Qingxiang's eyes grew brighter and brighter.
She's willing to work as a temporary worker, and with her nanny salary, plus secretly selling things on the black market, she can save up the money, right?
Sun Yongxian: "Sister Zhuang, you cook so well, you'll definitely win. I believe in you."
Zhuang Qingxiang dared not make such a boast. She had learned cooking from her mother since she was a child, and she learned to cook exquisite dishes that were specially prepared for her father and his wife. The canteen served communal dishes, which she had never cooked before.
Sun Yongxian, however, was not worried at all: "Sister Zhuang, you only need to make one braised pork dish to beat Chef Jiang. His braised pork is actually quite good; I used to like it a lot, but after trying yours, I feel like his isn't as good. I think you'll definitely win!"