jdhmnovel Chapter 242 What exactly do these kids want to do?
Chapter 242 What exactly do these kids want to do?
People are always like this: once life reaches a certain standard, they will pursue another kind of fulfillment.
Deng Xiuzhen is no longer short of money. She no longer has to work hard and sacrifice her health for a few coins.
Qin Yanlin was healthy and by her side, and he treated her exceptionally well; the phrase "caring for her with utmost devotion" is quite apt.
She doesn't have to take care of her grandchildren, and she can travel the world whenever she wants. She's even managed to get along well with both her own and her husband's families. People who don't like her don't dare to mess with her, and everyone else acts like they like her...
Almost all of her wishes for the second half of her life in her previous life have come true now, but she is still very worried: When will Wenjing and Wenyu be able to settle down and start a family?
At first, she called to urge them, both directly and indirectly. In the end, the children became unusually wary whenever she called. Whenever she mentioned getting married, the two children would hang up immediately, using being busy as an excuse.
Then, she and Qin Yanlin went to Shenzhen to urge them in person, only to find out that both Qin Wenjing and Qin Wenyu were intermittently deaf: they could hear what they wanted to hear, but couldn't hear a single word they didn't want to hear.
Qin Wenxin was obedient and always went along with her. She also helped persuade Wenjing and Wenyu to get married, and she spoke very logically and reasonably.
They would often bring the children out to keep Deng Xiuzhen company, because they were afraid the children would make a fuss and tire Deng Xiuzhen out, so they always brought someone to take care of the children.
The children took turns looking after Deng Xiuzhen, ensuring she was well-fed and watered, and providing attentive companionship with respectful words, leaving Deng Xiuzhen with no reason to complain.
As for its effect on urging marriage, it had zero effect.
Left with no other option, Deng Xiuzhen had to seek help from Zhang Liuying.
Zhang Liuying's business flourished. Not only did she expand her housekeeping company and open branches, but she also adapted to the times by opening a sizable matchmaking company.
"Is it because they don't have a suitable person around them, or is there some other reason?" To facilitate a marriage, you must first understand the other person's situation and needs.
“I don’t know the situation either. I haven’t been around them all these years, so I don’t even know where they work, let alone what’s going on in their circle.” Deng Xiuzhen said with a worried expression.
She asked Wenjing and Wenyu where they worked several times, but they were always vague. It was only after Wenxin told her that she found out where they worked. She went there during their working hours, hoping to find out secretly, but the company had security guards and a receptionist who wouldn't let anyone in.
To see them, we have to wait for the front desk to call them down. What's the difference between this and being together normally? Isn't it all just a matter of them talking nonsense?
"Okay, tell me about their situation first, and I'll see if I can help you find a solution. There are quite a few outstanding people in Shenzhen." Zhang Liuying owes much of her success to Deng Xiuzhen, so she's willing to help Deng Xiuzhen solve problems within her capabilities.
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"Wen Yu is a 28-year-old college graduate with a bachelor's degree. He owns his own house and has a relatively stable job. It wouldn't be difficult for him to find a girlfriend."
It's just that Wenjing, a 34-year-old female PhD, will have a tough time finding a suitable partner. After working in matchmaking for so long, I've come to understand one thing: it's better for girls to settle down earlier. You don't know, girls aged 25-28 are already like "Saints"—those "leftover women." At this age, girls still have choices. Finding a suitable, mutually affectionate partner might be difficult, but finding a good marriage partner is still quite possible.
People aged 28-32 are known as the "Victorious Fighting Buddha," and it's difficult for them to find a suitable marriage partner, let alone someone they truly love.
As for women over 32, they're basically "Pizza Hut" (a derogatory term for women over 32). It means they're destined to become "leftover women" (unmarried women over 32), and no one will want them... Why didn't you arrange something for them sooner? Zhang Liuying explained the current state of matchmaking in Shenzhen to Deng Xiuzhen.
"What should we do then?" Deng Xiuzhen asked, feeling frustrated.
"That's true, but there are always exceptions. Don't worry, I'll try my best to find a solution." This was a difficult matter, but Zhang Liuying promised to do her best.
Deng Xiuzhen didn't want to take the car anymore, so she and Qin Yanlin strolled home slowly. For them, time was of the essence now.
I got hungry halfway through the trip, so I randomly went into a restaurant to eat. Just as I finished ordering, a large group of people came in and filled the big table in the middle.
Deng Xiuzhen looked up and found that the other party was actually an acquaintance: Mao Dongzhu's family of three, along with two children, and three strangers.
"Dad, Mom, what would you like to eat?" Zhang Wenyu eagerly handed the menu to a middle-aged couple.
"Father-in-law, please order whatever you like, don't be shy." Mao Dongzhu had a fawning smile on her face, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes were like waves.
"Mom, I want roast goose! I want ice cream!" the older child shouted at the younger girl.
The group discussed what to eat, but Zhang Guoqing didn't interrupt, as he was busy taking care of the younger child.
The whole family ate, talked, and laughed.
From their interactions, Deng Xiuzhen could clearly sense that Mao Dongzhu's family was very obsequious towards their in-laws. From their conversations, Deng Xiuzhen discovered the reason why Mao Dongzhu's attitude towards her in her past life was so different from her attitude towards her in-laws in this life: the other party was well-off, not only had they given birth to two children for the Zhang family, but they also didn't need to worry much about taking care of the children, as they paid for nannies.
Zhang Wenyu now has a relatively high income, and the woman is also well-off, so they don't need to live such a frugal life.
They're not really evil people; they're just a bit vain and like to take advantage of others.
Now that their in-laws have given them a huge advantage and made them look good, they're naturally eager to curry favor with them.
During the meal, Mao Dongzhu glanced in their direction, but clearly did not recognize them.
Back home, lying on the sofa, Deng Xiuzhen suddenly thought of something: In her past life, Zhang Wenyu did some underhanded things, but he never messed around outside, and he was responsible to Wenjing and the children.
If I hadn't interfered, Wenjing and Zhang Wenyu might have gotten back together. In this life, they have higher incomes than before and no mortgage to pay. They should be living better than before.
Recalling what had just happened at the restaurant, Deng Xiuzhen felt a pang of regret.
"Sister Deng, come over here for a moment, I have something to tell you in person." A week later, Deng Xiuzhen received a call from Zhang Liuying, who insisted that she come over.
Deng Xiuzhen rushed over.
Zhang Liuying looked at Deng Xiuzhen, sighed heavily, and said, "Sister Deng, you need to be prepared."
Deng Xiuzhen's heart was pounding, but she still pretended to be calm and told Zhang Liuying to speak as if nothing was wrong.
Zhang Liuying told Deng Xiuzhen that she had used many connections to find out about the two children.
Wenjing, a PhD student, works for a foreign company. With her high qualifications and high salary, she looks down on most men. Two years ago, a vice president joined their company. Someone who can become a vice president in such a company must be capable and have high emotional intelligence, and surprisingly, Wenjing fell for him.
Although the other party is divorced, he is almost fifty years old and has two children.
The vice president's child declared: "Two people can be together, but they are not allowed to get married!"
And so Wenjing and that Vice President Luo continued to get along.
Wen Yu has also started dating a girl who was his college classmate. The two are determined to be childless: never have children so as not to affect their quality of life.
To avoid disturbing the girl, they decided not to get a marriage certificate for the time being and to keep the girl's existence a secret from Deng Xiuzhen and her family.
Upon hearing this, Deng Xiuzhen felt like her skull was about to explode. She angrily muttered, "How could this happen? What are these children trying to do?"
"Sister Deng, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I really can't help in this situation." Zhang Liuying looked at Deng Xiuzhen with sympathy, but she could only sympathize and couldn't help. This kind of problem was beyond her ability to solve.
Deng Xiuzhen walked back in a daze, Zhang Liuying's words echoing in her mind.
"Xiuzhen, don't worry, let's go back and have a good talk with the child." Qin Yanlin didn't interrupt Deng Xiuzhen's conversation with others, but he heard everything clearly and was also anxious.
After Wenjing and Wenyu were called back together, they were as good as ever. Seeing that Deng Xiuzhen didn't look well, they showed her some concern.
But as soon as she heard that her parents had actually hired someone to investigate them, her face fell, she pursed her lips and remained silent, but her eyes were full of rage.
"What you're doing is wrong..."
“What’s wrong with what we’re doing? Are we forced to live according to your wishes? Don’t we have the right to pursue our own happiness?!” Wen Yu interrupted Deng Xiuzhen directly.
“If you think we have to live according to your demands, then let me tell you, I can’t do it!” Wenjing also stated firmly.
"You! You..." Deng Xiuzhen's vision went black, and she fainted.
All external sounds were cut off. Deng Xiuzhen saw a person she had seen before, during her death and rebirth.
The person didn't speak, but sat quietly on the cloud.
"Benefactor, you have arrived." The voice seemed to come from afar, yet it made Deng Xiuzhen's ears go numb.
"Please guide me, Master!" Deng Xiuzhen prostrated herself in worship.
"Everything in this world is preordained; gain and loss are merely cycles. You have fulfilled your desires from your past life, but you will inevitably lack something else in this life. You cannot force it; the only way is to cultivate your mind and save yourself..."