Chapter 56 Xu Shu's Mother
Looking at Xu Shu's delighted face, I nodded and said, "Based on your brother's generosity and the side dishes you just cooked, I shouldn't blame you. Now that you apologize again so sincerely, if I still can't let it go, then I'm too narrow-minded. Don't worry, I don't mind anymore. You siblings really touched me."
At this time, Xu Jian came in from outside the house with a big laugh and said, "Okay, okay! Now that the conflict has been resolved, we should drink three cups. Brother Tang, come on, pour some wine!"
Xu Shu said angrily: "Three cups? Brother! I have to get on a plane at noon!"
Xu Jian came over and sat down, saying, "It's okay, you can go to bed after three cups. Brother Tang and I hit it off right away, so we'll have a few more cups!"
I said, "Miss Xu, if you can't drink, don't force yourself. We have to take a plane to the United States today, it's really important." Xu Jian laughed and said, "Don't I know her? When she was five years old, she and I stole my dad's..."
Before he could finish his words, Xu Shu interrupted him angrily and shouted, "Brother! If you say less, you will die!" Xu Jian really stopped and just kept laughing.
Xu Shu's face flushed, she glared at her brother, then turned to me and said embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, my brother is a very straightforward person, he wants to expose everything, I can't stand it! Today is really important to me, I'm afraid that drinking too much will cause trouble, how about this, I've already had two drinks just now, so let's count this in, I'll toast Mr. Tang another cup, making it three cups, as a thank you, how about that?"
I said, "No problem, I'll follow Miss Xu's instructions."
Xu Shu then filled herself up with wine again and said, "After three glasses of wine, Mr. Tang will be Xiao Shu's good friend. I'll drink three glasses of wine as a token of my respect!" She drank it all in one gulp. I was moved. I had never thought that one day I would become good friends with the big star Xu Shu. It's really unpredictable! I raised my glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Xu Jian said, "Since we have become good friends, there is no need to call each other Mr. Tang or Ms. Xu. It is better to just call each other by their names. It sounds more comfortable."
Xu Shu smiled and said softly, "Tang... Tang Qian, I feel really bad for causing you to resign from Jingjing. How about I explain to Jingjing and ask her to let you go back to work? Don't worry, Jingjing and I are best friends. How dare she disobey me?"
I hesitated for a moment and thought: Even if you don't explain, it's just a matter of saying that I want to go back to work. But I had just made it clear to Hua Jingjing on the phone that some words cannot be taken back once they are spoken, and I can't break my promise in front of my girlfriend, so going back to work is no longer realistic.
I smiled and said, "Actually, I've wanted to quit my job and do it myself a long time ago. Xu... Shu, you just made me make up my mind. I'm a person who values my promises very much and I won't go back on my words. Since I've already said I'm going to quit, I might as well really do it myself. I'd better not explain it to President Hua, otherwise she will think I'm fickle and don't keep my word."
Xu Shu said "Oh", lowered his head, and said: "It's all my fault. I made you lose your job. How are you going to live in the future?"
I smiled and said, "I'm a grown man with hands and feet. How can I starve to death? You don't have to worry about me."
As soon as the words came out, Xu Shu and I both felt extremely familiar, and couldn't help laughing. We couldn't help but recall the warm encounter after the concert that night.
Xu Shu looked a little sad. She took out the pure wool scarf from her pocket, handed it to me, and said, "I'm returning your girlfriend's scarf to you."
I reached out and took it, and at the same time I noticed that her eyes were a little complicated...
I put the scarf in my arms and said with a smile, "A few days ago, I thought I would never see this scarf again. I didn't expect to get it back here today. Sigh! I can finally report back."
Xu Shu forced a smile and said, "Okay, the item has been returned to its original owner. I'm going to rest first. Brothers, you guys drink less and don't get drunk." After saying that, she stood up, turned around and walked out of the house without looking at us again.
Xu Jian first looked at my sister's figure in surprise, then said to me, "Brother, come on! Let's continue. We can't stop until we finish these two bottles of Moutai. Pour the wine!"
Moutai tastes mellow and refreshing, leaving a lingering fragrance on the cheeks and teeth. It is extremely delicious, but the aftertaste is...
I don't know when I fell drunk. When I woke up, I found myself lying on Xu Jian's bed, and the room was empty. I looked at my watch and it was already past eleven in the morning. I got out of bed quickly.
I guess Xu Shu must have gone back to prepare by now? It seems that I have to take a long-distance bus home. Well, if I go back now, I should be able to return to the company in the afternoon to handle the resignation procedures.
I thought I should call home, after all, I hadn't been home for another night. Thinking carefully, I seemed to have been away from home all night recently. Oh! I took out my cell phone, but found that it was out of battery and turned off. I had no choice but to put it back in my pocket and push the door open to go out.
The sun was so bright outside, I hadn't seen such a sunny day for several days. My eyes were a little sore from the strong sunlight, so I closed my eyes and then opened them again.
Suddenly, I saw Xu Shu with his back to me in the yard, patting the quilt hanging outside. I was confused, wondering why Xu Shu hadn't left yet? Was he afraid he would miss the flight?
I walked over and asked her, "Why are you still here? What time is your flight? You're late, right?" Hearing that, Xu Shu turned around and looked me up and down.
My eyes blurred. Why did I feel that Xu Shu had become much more mature and charming in an instant? But I immediately realized that this was definitely not Xu Shu!
I looked carefully and saw that the man was the same height and face as Xu Shu, but his demeanor was completely different. Xu Shu sometimes looked holy and pure, like an angel, but the man in front of me had charming features and was extremely seductive. Although his age was not obvious, he seemed no longer young.
My mind raced as I guessed that this person was either Xu Shu's sister or her mother, because they looked so similar, it couldn't be anyone else but a direct relative.
The woman who looked like Xu Shu looked me up and down with a pair of charming eyes and smiled, "You've got the wrong person. I'm Xiao Shu's mother. Are you Mr. Tang? When Xiao Shu left, he said he would treat you well."
It turned out that she was Xu Shu's mother, and she looked so young! I had always thought that she must be a middle-aged woman, but she looked just like Xu Shu's sister.
I blushed for my recklessness and scratched my head, saying, "I'm sorry! You two look so much alike, I didn't notice it, please forgive me, auntie!"
Xu Shu's mother covered her mouth with the back of her hand and giggled until she was shaking. It took her a long time to stop. She first glanced at me with her watery eyes, and then said, "Do I look very old?"
I said, "No way! I thought you were Xu Shu at first sight, and it was only at second sight that I dared to guess that you were her sister." Xu Shu's mother seemed very satisfied, and retracted her charming eyes, saying, "Mr. Tang is very good at talking, please come in and sit down."
I hurriedly said, "No, auntie, it's getting late. I have something else to do today and I have to leave quickly. I'll come visit you next time!"
Xu Shu's mother said, "You have to eat lunch no matter how urgent it is. It will take you nearly two hours to get back to City B, and you have to find a bus station. It would be better for you to eat lunch here first, and then let my old man send a car to take you back. How great!"
I said, "Okay, but I'm sorry to bother you so much. Just let me go by myself."
Xu Shu's mother said, "Xiao Shu has told me to treat you well. If you leave like this, how can I explain to her? Don't be polite. You look sleepy. Come and wash your face."
I had no choice but to follow her into the house, saying, "I'm so sorry!" Xu Shu's mother smiled and called to the inner room, "Auntie Wu! Bring a basin of hot water to Mr. Tang and find a new towel for him to wash his face."
A woman who was working in the inner room responded and came out to get some water from the kitchen. Xu Shu's mother pointed to a chair and said, "Mr. Tang, please sit down. Let's chat."
I had no choice but to sit down and said, "Aunt, you are too polite."
After a while, Wu Ma brought a basin of hot water and a new towel. I wiped my face roughly and considered it washed. Then Wu Ma brought a cup of hot tea, and I hurriedly thanked her and took it. At that time, I was still thinking: This commander's family treats guests very considerately.
Xu Shu's mother said to Wu Ma, "Let's cook early. Mr. Tang has something urgent to do and needs to leave early." Wu Ma agreed and took the washed washbasin into the kitchen to get busy.
I thanked her first, "Aunt, you don't have to be so polite. Just send me away casually."
Xu Shu's mother smiled first and said, "Mr. Tang, have some tea!"
I had no choice but to pick up the teacup and drink. Less than two sips later, Xu Shu's mother began to ask questions: "Mr. Tang is the first man my daughter has brought home in all these years, which shows that she thinks highly of you. I wonder where Mr. Tang works? How did you get to know my daughter?"
My heart skipped a beat and I understood. It turned out that Xu Shu's mother was so polite to me because she misunderstood that I was Xu Shu's boyfriend. Oh! It seems that when a man goes to a woman's house, it is easy for others to misunderstand him!
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, I told the truth: "Aunt, you misunderstood. Xu Shu and I are just ordinary friends. Your daughter is a famous superstar in the music industry, and I am just a nobody without a job. How dare I marry her!"
Xu Shu's mother was stunned for a moment and asked, "You don't have a job? How do you make a living? Oh! Do you run your own business?"
I answered honestly: "I used to be a clerk in a company, but I just quit recently. I do want to do something on my own, but I haven't started yet."
"Then... which leader is your father? Is he from the local government or the military?"
"Commander? No, my father is just an ordinary worker. He is currently on sick leave and recuperating at home."
Xu Shu's mother's face was full of surprise and disappointment that she could not hide. After a moment's silence, she said lightly: "I'm sorry, Mr. Tang, please sit down first. I have something else to do, so I'll leave you for now." After that, she stood up, snorted coldly, and walked into the inner room.
I was surprised to see the huge difference in her attitude before and after. Then I realized that Xu Shu's mother was a woman who despised the poor and loved the rich. When she heard that I was neither a business tycoon nor the son of a high-ranking official, she immediately looked down on me and was too lazy to greet me.
I recalled what Xu Jian once said to Xu Shu: "Don't be like your mother, so selfish and so vain." It seems that even her family members can't stand it.
I put down my teacup and sneered, thinking: Fortunately, I am not your daughter's suitor, otherwise I would be in big trouble if I met a mother like you. I stood up. Since you don't welcome me, why should I stay here? Annoying? I wanted to leave without saying goodbye. But I heard a car sound outside the yard, and then a beautiful female voice like a silver bell said: "Thank you, Uncle Xiao Li, goodbye!"
Three seconds later, a girl in school uniform, about sixteen or seventeen years old, incredibly beautiful and cute, jumped into the room like a whirlwind. When she saw me, she immediately stopped and looked me up and down with her big, lively eyes. Then she smiled and said to me, "You are the owner of that scarf, Tang Qian?"
