Chapter 162 He and I seem to be from two different worlds

The woman was two years older than him and was well-known in Ancheng Court. She had handled many complicated cases with swift and decisiveness, and was impartial and fair. She was loved by the people and was affectionately called the Iron-Faced Female Judge by the folks.

It is precisely because of this that she has such a bumpy relationship. At the age of 25 or 26, she is still unmarried, which makes her an old maid in this era.

Li Jian’s father and the girl’s father are colleagues. Li’s father had this idea, but he was also worried that his son would not be happy.

Which man doesn’t like a gentle and considerate woman? Everyone wants to marry a gentle and virtuous wife.

Who would have thought that when he mentioned it to his son, he actually agreed. He also didn’t expect that his son liked it.

Gao happily spoke to his colleagues, saying that as they were the men, they should take the initiative. As a result, the two parents hit it off and the marriage was called off.

“Congratulations to the groom!”

When Lin Chuxia saw Li Jian, she sincerely congratulated him and gave him the gift.

“Happy together.”

Li Jian was wearing a brand new Zhongshan suit today, with a big red flower on his chest, and his face was beaming with joy, looking really high-spirited.

Lin Chuxia also saw his wife. She was not a gentle type, but she was also very beautiful.

He has an oval face and majestic features. Perhaps because of his work, there is a sense of integrity and sharpness between his eyebrows. He is wearing a court uniform and looks dashing and heroic.

Lin Chuxia really likes this kind of women.

At the same time, she also met some acquaintances at the wedding.

For example, Deputy Director Feng of the Market Supervision Bureau.

Li Jian was transferred to the Market Supervision Bureau, and Deputy Director Feng became his immediate superior.

Regardless of the relationship on Li’s father’s side or Li Jian’s side, his attendance at the wedding was expected.

Lin Chuxia only found out today that Deputy Director Feng had also been promoted. The former director had been transferred and Deputy Director Feng would replace the former director.

However, the Spring Festival is coming soon, and the news of the transfer will be officially announced after the festival.

When Li Jian told Lin Chuxia the news, he made no secret of the fact that it was Director Feng who arranged for his transfer to the Market Supervision Bureau, which showed that he really did not treat Lin Chuxia as an outsider.

A new emperor appoints new ministers. If he is transferred to that post, he will definitely be Director Feng’s direct subordinate.

Director Feng also had a good impression of Lin Chuxia. During the meal, Director Feng invited Lin Chuxia to stay at their table.

At the dinner table, facing a table full of officials from Ancheng County, Director Feng also affirmed Lin Chuxia.

“Work hard and set a good example for private enterprises in Ancheng. I have high hopes for you.”

Xiayang Food Company is the first company established in their Ancheng County under an individual’s name.

Director Feng intentionally promoted them in order to add to his own performance and also to pave the way for Lin Chuxia and others.

Those present were all old hands in the officialdom. The news of the competition between the food factory and an individual business owner had spread a long time ago. Now that they saw Lin Chuxia in person and had Director Feng’s affirmation, they all looked up to her.

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Winter afternoons are always exceptionally quiet.

Today is the weekend, and Kang Yong has a rare chance to enjoy this leisurely time.

According to the recent year-end accounting, although the cotton mill’s performance is slightly better than that of the garment factory and several other factories, it is only able to maintain a superficial luster.

If this trend continues, there may be a dead end ahead.

He has been a bit overwhelmed by the large and small meetings recently. He is now in his early 50s and no longer has the energy of a young man. Only when he is at home can he feel alive.

Seeing his wife fiddling with a set of tools in front of the window, the sunlight shining on her, and a look of peace and tranquility, Kang Yong also walked over.

“Is this thing so good? This cup can’t hold two sips of water. It takes longer to pour than to drink a sip.”

Qiao Lan glanced at him and said angrily, “What do you know, you rough guy? This is a coffee pot, for making coffee. Here, this is a coffee cup.”

She showed him one by one, pointing at the patterns on them, “Look how beautiful the pattern is, and the gold line outline is also beautiful. I also had a set of coffee pots like this when I was at home. I asked a friend to bring them back from Hong Kong City, but they were all smashed later.”

Talking about the past, Qiao Lan felt a little lost, but soon cheered up again.

“Wait a minute. I still have some coffee beans. I tell you, coffee tastes better only when it’s freshly ground. Let me show you my craftsmanship.”

Kang Yong looked at his fifty-year-old wife, who was as enthusiastic as a young girl, and he also became interested.

Waiting for her to grind the coffee beans finely, she finally brewed a pot of coffee and poured two cups each.

Kang Yong grabbed the cup with his big hand and was about to drink it, but his wife despised him again.

“How do you drink it? You have to pinch it like this and smell it. Does it smell good?”

Qiao Lan held the small coffee cup, took a sip, and closed her eyes in enjoyment.

Kang Yong stood there looking at his wife’s appearance.

God knows, when he first saw her, she looked like a superior young lady.

Delicate, reserved and beautiful!

He and I seem to be from two different worlds.

That glance sank deeply into his mind.

During those years of displacement and oppression from all sides, the proud princess began to lower her head and pluck out her beautiful wings.

Especially when I saw him being implicated, I had thoughts of committing suicide several times.

He hadn’t seen her like this in so long.

I followed his example, took a sip, and frowned at the bitterness.

“What’s the difference between this and a Chinese medicine soup?”

Qiao Lan immediately burst into laughter, “You, a rough guy, don’t understand.”

Qiao Lan likes to call Kang Yong a rough guy, and Kang Yong feels that compared with Qiao Lan, he is also a rough guy.

The rough man couldn’t drink coffee, so he watched his wife sip it one sip at a time. He felt his mouth was full of bitterness, but he saw that his wife’s brows were relaxed and she seemed to be enjoying it very much.

“It is said that Qin Ji’s shop is doing well in business. Boss Lin is a man who is thoughtful and capable of doing great things.”

Kang Yong raised his eyes, “Just because she gave you a set of cups? I think she is just currying favor with the powerful, eloquent, and only knows how to study.” She was able to accurately give him a set of coffee pots that his wife liked, which meant she knew him inside out.

Qiao Lan didn’t think so. “This is smart and flexible. Such people are the material for doing business. People like you who are stubborn and stick to the rules will have a headache sooner or later.”

Kang Yong waved his hands quickly, “Let’s not talk about this, I’ve heard enough at work, please forgive me at home.”

Qiao Lan smiled slightly, “You, don’t worry about it. You are already this old, let the young people make their own way. If you can take care of this girl named Lin, take care of her more. There is no harm in making friends with such a person.”

Kang Yong nodded, and this time he agreed with his wife’s opinion, “Okay, I’ll listen to you.”

(End of this chapter)