Ten p.m.
When Octavia came back, Xu Zhiyi was already asleep.
After washing his hands, he walked to the bedside and stared at his sleeping wife. His eyes were as gentle as water. He leaned down and kissed her smooth forehead. His voice was endearing, "What a little piggy. Be good, sleep well for us. Have a good sleep." Eat and be happy."
She was really well-behaved during pregnancy. She could eat, drink, and sleep without being annoying at all, which saved him from worry.
During these days, he was either on a business trip or working overtime, so he didn't spend much time with her. In the future, it would be the same in most situations.
Apart from worrying that it would be unsafe for her to stay at home alone, he felt at ease with her in other aspects.
Living with her for more than half a year, the two have formed a preliminary relationship with each other, making each other feel relaxed and unburdened.
Outsiders always think that the male is strong and the female is weak, but Xu Zhiyi definitely puts him first and revolves around him.
In fact, she never revolved around him.
She has her own rhythm of life. Regardless of whether he is idle or busy, she does her own thing step by step. She doesn't bother her when she sees him busy. When she sees him idle, the two of them stick together.
Everything is so natural.
Octavia likes this state very much.
After taking a shower, he was about to go to bed and hug Xu Zhiyi to sleep when Ming Huaiyuan came to see him again, still talking about the two of them living in Ming's house.
He hopes that Octavia can convince Xu Zhiyi to live in Mingzhai.
Ming Huaiyuan will officially go through the retirement procedures next year. This year, he will be completely idle. Even if he goes to work, he will have nothing to do.
It's a semi-retired state.
The person in power still feels somewhat disappointed after losing power. He just thinks that if he returns to his family, he will have his children around his knees and his descendants to accompany him to relieve the loneliness in his later years.
Among the four people, he had the strongest and most urgent desire for Mingrui and his wife to live in Mingzhai.
The father and son sat on the sofa in the living room and talked about this. Later, Zhou Lan also came out of the bedroom. It was rare for a family of three to sit together and talk.
Ming Huaiyuan tried to dispel the couple's worries and said:
"Oming Rui, tell Zhiyi, don't worry. She lives in Mingzhai. You can bring any relatives or friends you want. Don't worry about us. We four old guys just like her to bring people here. It's fun. You I haven’t seen how happy your grandparents are when she brings her brother here tonight.”
Only then did Mingrui know that Xu Zhian had come to Ming's house tonight, and asked, "When did Xiaoan come here?"
Zhou Landao: "It's past seven o'clock in the evening. I also brought dumplings made by my mother. They are very delicious. Zhiyi specially left one for you. Do you want some?"
Mingrui smiled and said: "My mother-in-law is very good at cooking. I happen to be a little hungry. Mom, please heat up some dumplings for me."
"good."
The family of three moved to the restaurant, and the old couple watched Octavia eat dumplings.
Zhou Lan thought about it and said:
"Octavia, I have an idea to discuss with you. Our real estate company won the bid for the cemetery development project in Guanyun today and will enter the construction phase immediately.
This project is either big or small. Now your uncle and I need someone who is familiar with the situation in Guanyun to run errands for us, help straighten out the relationships among the people below, and reduce construction resistance.
I think Xiao An is quite smart and quick-witted. He also works at Guanyun Funeral Home and is familiar with the situation there, so he is quite suitable for this job. I asked the most capable salesperson of the company to lead him and follow the entire project.
If you follow the project once, human beings will understand the secrets involved. After the cemetery is completed, I plan to let him try it as a sales agent. Do you think it will work? "
Octavia swallowed the last bite of dumplings, wiped his mouth gracefully, thought for a while, and said:
"I don't understand engineering matters. Mom, you and my uncle can take care of it. However, Xiaoan is indeed a good person and reliable at work, but he is too young and has little social experience. He needs to be guided by an experienced person.
I have a suggestion. Xiao An’s second uncle Su Jianguo has many years of experience in the construction industry. Now he has been listed as dishonest because of debt problems. He has just ended his judicial detention and is at a low point in his life. If you can, help him and let him guide him. Take Xiao An with you.
Of course, the premise is that Zhiyi and my father-in-law and mother-in-law's family are willing. If they are not willing, then forget it, someone from the company can take him. "
Zhou Lan nodded.
She also means so.
Su Jianguo used Zhou Feng's name to deceive some people in the construction industry. He was Xu Zhiyi's second uncle. It was impossible for the Zhou family and the Ming family to completely get rid of him. The rumors were indeed spreading more and more outside. It doesn’t sound good.
Zhou Feng told her that although Su Jianguo had a weak foundation, his ability to do things was still good. It would be a good idea to help him to eliminate these adverse effects.
"But, Dad, Mom, this matter has nothing to do with whether Zhiyi can live in Mingzhai or not. Don't put pressure on her. I respect her ideas. If she wants to live in Nuange Garden, I will try to arrange it for her and ensure her safety. Doctor I also said that during pregnancy, the most important thing is to make the pregnant woman happy."
Ming Huaiyuan wanted to say something else, but Zhou Lan held him down.
In the next few days, Octavia would go out early and come back late. Xu Zhiyi wanted to wait for him to come back every night, but ended up falling asleep while waiting.
She couldn't control the drowsiness she felt during pregnancy.
Finally, Octavia returned home early today. After dinner, the two held hands and went for a walk.
Xu Zhiyi directly expressed his thoughts.
Her most ideal life situation is the time she lived with Octavia in Hangzhou.
In Hangzhou, due to geographical conditions, after they got married, she left her own family, and Octavia also left his own family. The two formed their own new families, without her having to integrate into his family, and him not having to integrate into hers. family.
The home in Hangcheng is simply their home.
From the perspective of the formation of a new relationship, there is almost no interference from their respective families, and they are completely equal.
There is no pressure and discomfort for the woman to fit into the man's family.
She likes this feeling.
When she returned to Acropolis, she knew that it would be impossible to be like she was in Hangzhou, but she still wanted to maintain this state as much as possible, reduce the influence of both families, and live her own life.
Therefore, she decided to live in Nuange Garden.
"Husband, don't worry about my safety. After living in Nuange Garden, if you go on a business trip, I will live in Mingzhai. Even if you don't go on a business trip, if I want to live in Mingzhai at any time, I will often go there to accompany you. If you’re accompanying your grandparents, don’t worry.”
In short, she couldn't lose the initiative to live alone as a couple.
In the future, if she gets along well with the elders and has no burden, she will live in Mingzhai. But if she can't get along or feels stressed, she can return to Nuange Garden at any time, and no one will say anything.
When Octavia heard her thoughts, he was quite surprised and full of surprises.
Although in normal life, she would obey him no matter what he said, at critical moments, she would have her own thoughts and opinions.
She knows what she wants.
This is good.
Mingrui held her in his arms and said with a smile:
"My wife is right. I listen to my wife unconditionally. In short, do whatever makes you feel comfortable. Oh, by the way, my wife, there is something about Xiao An that I want to discuss with you."
"What's up?"
Octavia told Xu Zhiyi what she had discussed with Zhou Lan that day.
