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Chapter 2981 Wen Qingping: I didn't expect you to be so superficial!

When Chang Xingyu heard his father say something definite, he was completely relieved and went home with Wang Yue the next day.

In Chang Xingyu's opinion, the day the two of them set their wedding date was the best day!

As for the engagement date, isn't that the day Wang Yue goes to work?
Chang Xingyu couldn't wait to get back to his room, pick up the landline and call Wang Yue, telling him about the visit and asking him to prepare.

Wang Yue was preparing to marry Chang Xingyu today, and of course he would inquire about the preferences of Chang Xingyu's family in advance, so he started preparing gifts early the next morning.

The Chang family also attached great importance to the event; not only was the whole family present, but even Chang Xingyu's eldest sister and brother-in-law came.

Having dealt with countless mothers-in-law and fathers-in-law in so many worlds, Wang Yue found it very easy to handle them.

The people in the room chatted happily. Chang Xingyu and his stepmother and sister prepared a feast together, and the family was very lively.

Finally, the wedding date was set, and as for the engagement, didn't we already have it today?
The marriage arrangement caused quite a stir in the Nanjing University community, but due to Wang Yue's status in academia, no one said much.

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When Wang Yue got married, he naturally had to inform his relatives and friends at the old house, but he unexpectedly received news that Li Heman, Qiao Zuwang's former mahjong partner, had been executed.

In fact, Li Heman deserved his punishment. He saw that the girl was pretty and took advantage of the fact that no one was around to drag her into an alley.

Fortunately, a passerby rescued the girl, and the police were called, leading to the arrest of Li and Man.

At that time, there was zero tolerance for such things, so Li and Man were sentenced to death by firing squad.

Wang Yue remembered that Li Heman almost bullied Qiao Sanli in the TV show. He wasn't ready to deal with this guy, but he brought it on himself.

In the future, I must seek revenge as soon as possible, otherwise my enemy might die first.

Wang Yue's sending out invitations was originally a joyous occasion, but unexpectedly, a stranger came to his door.

That day, Wang Yue had just come out of class when he saw Wen Qingping. He was a little surprised and thought that Wen Ju'an and Qiao Yicheng's affair had been exposed, so he walked up to her with a slightly embarrassed expression.

Wen Qingping noticed Wang Yue's expression and snorted coldly, "Hmph, you know how to be embarrassed? I really didn't expect someone as talented as you to be so superficial."

Wang Yue listened to Wen Qingping's accusations and was both amused and exasperated. It turned out that Wen Qingping was angry because he had married a young wife.

He shook his head helplessly and said, "Ms. Wen, you've misunderstood this. The reason I didn't choose you is because your family conflicts haven't been resolved yet. I've just gotten myself into trouble just by going on a blind date with you."

If we get married, who knows what might happen!

A wise person doesn't stand under a crumbling wall. We're just on a blind date; I really don't want to create so much trouble for myself because of you.

Wen Qingping was somewhat taken aback. She hadn't expected that Wang Yue was really serious and had never been interested in her from the beginning.

Actually, since her blind date with Wang Yue, she hasn't said that she likes him that much. She just feels that only a man with ambition like him is suitable for her.

Wang Yue told Wen Qingping that he had five children to raise and that the two of them were not a good match.

Wen Qingping, however, thought that Wang Yue was just a little insecure.

Later, Qiao Yicheng, Qiao Sanli, and Wen Ju'an interacted too frequently, and Wen Qingping even thought it was Wang Yue's instruction!

Wen Qingping never expected that it was all just wishful thinking on her part. She took a deep breath, turned around, and left.

She really wanted to see what Wang Yue was like, and also wanted to ask that girl why she had the courage to be a stepmother to five children!

As expected, Chang Xingyu ran into Wen Qingping when she was leaving get off work. However, she didn't recognize Wen Qingping, so she decided to walk right past her.

As Chang Xingyu passed by, Wen Qingping suddenly said, "Teacher Chang, could we find a place to talk for a few minutes?"

Chang Xingyu was a little confused, since she didn't know this woman and she wanted to refuse.

Wen Qingping, being older and more experienced, immediately noticed Chang Xingyu's concern. She smiled and said, "It's about Professor Qiao."

Sure enough, upon hearing Wen Qingping's words, Chang Xingyu was immediately drawn to her attention and followed her to a small garden not far away.

After Wen Qingping noticed that no one was around, she abruptly asked,
"Teacher Chang, you've only been out of college for less than a year, right? Why would you fall for a man who's 17 years older than you?"

Chang Xingyu didn't know Wen Qingping's identity and thought she was some former confidante of Wang Yue. He was a little jealous, but she felt that at this moment, they couldn't afford to lose in terms of momentum.

Therefore, Chang Xingyu did not answer the question, but instead asked in return, "Who are you? What is your relationship with Professor Qiao?"

Wen Qingping sighed and said, "I went on a blind date with Professor Qiao. I know he is very talented and I think highly of him. I originally thought that his son and daughter often played with my daughter because he had taken a liking to me."

At first I was a bit conflicted, but I never expected to hear rumors recently that he's getting married, and to someone so young no less.

Chang Xingyu roughly understood what was going on. She smiled and said, "It seems you also liked Lao Qiao when you went on your blind date. That means he's a very outstanding person. It's normal that I liked him too."

Wen Qingping shook her head, looking very puzzled, and said, "I've inquired about you. Your family is a scholarly family, but you studied literature, while Lao Qiao studied science. You two probably don't have much in common, do you?"

Upon hearing Wen Qingping's words, Chang Xingyu immediately realized that he had probably gotten a bargain.

Wen Qingping and Wang Yue were not much different in age and both studied science, but a moment of hesitation caused them to miss each other.

If he hadn't missed the opportunity, Chang Xingyu didn't think Wang Yue would have chosen her instead of someone of similar age, taking such a big risk.

Chang Xingyu felt very lucky, so he couldn't help but smile.

"why are you laughing?"

Wen Qingping didn't understand, and instead became somewhat embarrassed and angry at being laughed at.

Chang Xingyu straightened his chest and said very firmly, "Who told you that Lao Qiao is only good at science and engineering? The reason I know him and later like him is precisely because he is very good at literature."

As for the age issue you mentioned, my family doesn't focus on age at all; we only care about whether our souls are compatible.

For example, my dad chose a stepmother for me who wasn't much older than me.

Chang Xingyu said this intentionally, preferring to say it was their family tradition rather than give Wen Qingping any chance.

Wen Qingping, a person with a strong desire for control, suddenly felt that many things were simply out of her control.

Putting aside Wen Qingping's perceived age issue, which wasn't a problem for Chang Xingyu at all, let's just say Wang Yue is good at literature.

Wen Qingping said with some confusion, "Teacher Chang, you're not joking, are you? Old Qiao is good at literature?"

Chang Xingyu knew that some things were hard to believe, so he smiled and reminded him,

"You should know that Teacher Qiao has two daughters, right? His eldest daughter is very good at literature. Your daughter is her classmate. You can ask your daughter about it."

"I have a date with Old Joe, so I can't keep you company."

After saying that, Chang Xingyu added one more sentence, then turned and left gracefully.

Wen Qingping was filled with doubts, but seeing Chang Xingyu's determined back, she had no choice but to believe him.

But someone like Wen Qingping wouldn't shed a tear until she saw the coffin. Instead of going home first, she went back to ask her younger brother, Wen Qinghua.

Unfortunately, Wen Qinghua knew nothing at all, so Wen Qingping had no choice but to go back and ask Wen Ju'an.
"Xiao'an, is your classmate Xiaoli very good at humanities subjects?"

Wen Ju'an's personality has changed a lot recently. If he had money, he would definitely be quiet and not say a word.

She knew she would eventually get into a university in Beijing, and she didn't want to cause trouble for her mother at the last minute, so she simply said...
"Her humanities scores were almost all perfect, and even her essays were the same."

"Mom, why are you suddenly asking this?"

After hesitating for a while, Wen Qingping finally asked the question she wanted to ask.
"I remember her father studied science and engineering and was very talented in those fields. How come his daughter is so good at humanities?"

Wen Ju'an was younger and had no idea about her mother's scheme. Almost instinctively, she said...

"Her father is good at both arts and sciences. Xiaoli's second brother is excellent at science and got into Nanjing University's mechanical engineering program. I heard it's all thanks to his father's good teaching!"

Wen Qingping then understood what was going on, and at the same time he regretted it a little. Her requirements were too high, but she didn't have such good taste.

She was extremely unwilling to accept this, and even began to doubt herself, which prevented her from focusing all her energy on her daughter.

However, Wen Ju'an unexpectedly gained some breathing room, giving her the opportunity to quietly prepare to get rid of Wen Qingping!
Just then, the college entrance examination was approaching, and Wen Ju'an's grades had improved a lot under Qiao Yicheng's tutoring, and he actually got into a university in Beijing.

Qiao Yi ended up with Wen Ju'an and was admitted to Tsinghua University for her doctoral studies.

When Wen Ju'an secretly enrolled in a school in Beijing, Wen Qingping was furious. She wasn't angry about her daughter going to school in Beijing, but rather that she hadn't consulted her at all. Wen Qingping was a proud and intelligent woman; she understood perfectly well that her daughter was doing this to escape his control.

“You’re just like your father, you never listen to me. So you’re just like her, go your own way.”

She was furious and left a message refusing to communicate with Wen Ju'an any further.

If it were an ordinary child, seeing their mother refuse to communicate would probably cause them great panic. However, Wen Ju'an is not yet an adult and is at the age of rebellion.

Furthermore, with Qiao Yicheng as her boyfriend, she truly forgot her mother once she had a man, showing no intention of compromising whatsoever.

So, after Wang Yue got married, Wen Ju'an and Qiao Yicheng went to Beijing with Wang Yue and Chang Xingyu.

Wang Yue went to Beijing for two reasons: a business trip, a honeymoon, and of course, a third purpose: to make arrangements for Qiao Yicheng.

Although Wang Yue doesn't have much money, the results of his published papers over the years have brought him not only great fame but also a lot of money.

Therefore, Wang Yue's trip to Beijing was also an opportunity to buy a house for Qiao Yicheng.

Wang Yue originally planned to buy a courtyard house for the two of them, but Qiao Yicheng and Wen Ju'an, as young people of this era, were unwilling to live in a courtyard house that was not very convenient for living, and preferred to live in apartment buildings.

Wang Yue immediately bought a three-bedroom apartment in a convenient location between the two schools, and the property certificate was registered under Qiao Yicheng's name.

Qiao Yicheng originally thought that Wang Yue was just buying him a small house, and since he didn't know the price of houses, he didn't care much at all.

But when Qiao Yicheng noticed Wang Yue making the payment, he hesitated and asked,

"Dad, this house is too expensive. How about we put it in your name?"

Wang Yue smiled and shook his head, saying, "Alright, the children are growing up and will have to separate from the family sooner or later. In the future, I will give each of you five a house. Don't worry, I will make arrangements for them."

Seeing how confident Wang Yue was, Qiao Yicheng didn't refuse anymore. He knew that the reason Wang Yue bought him a house so early was probably to make it easier for him and Wen Ju'an to be together.

This deeply moved Qiao Yicheng, who felt that he was a wonderful father.

After making arrangements for Qiao Yicheng and Chang Xingyu to play together for a few days, Wang Yue finally got back to his serious work.

The original plan was to continue playing after finishing his work, but he didn't expect to receive a call from his nephew Qi Weimin before he was even done with his work.

Qi Zhiqiang is dead!
Wang Yue was also very surprised. He remembered that Lao Qi in the story died young and some changes occurred in this world. He didn't expect him to live for so many more years.

Wang Yue thought that Lao Qi would live for a few more years, but he never expected him to die at this time.

Wang Yue certainly didn't need to attend his brother-in-law's funeral, but it wasn't appropriate to travel around at this time, so the two of them simply returned to Nanjing first, planning to come back another time when they had the chance.

The problem is that people are always afraid to say "there's a chance," because once you say that, the next opportunity always seems to be delayed for a long time.

Before long, Qiao Erqiang had graduated from university, and Wang Yue and Chang Xingyu had a child, but they still hadn't been to Beijing again.

Qiao Erqiang had had enough of school. After graduation, he was assigned to a car factory as the deputy director in charge of technical improvement.

The reason the car factory made an exception and gave him the position of deputy factory director was because Qiao Erqiang was very talented in mechanics and received a lot of guidance from Wang Yue. During his university years, he designed a new type of car, which has already been adopted by some car factories.

The Nanjing auto repair shop originally only produced ordinary freight trucks, but recently there have been so many of these trucks that the market has become saturated.

The auto repair shop wanted to transform itself and create a new flagship business, so it set its sights on Qiao Erqiang.

After Qiao Erqiang went to the auto repair shop, he quickly came up with a plan to produce large freight trucks and a plan to produce passenger vehicles, based on the existing engineering equipment of the auto repair shop.

Large freight trucks could be produced at the original factory, but passenger vehicles are clearly a different type. So the auto repair shop simply opened a new branch factory specifically to produce ordinary passenger vehicles, which is why the position of deputy factory manager was created.

The new car factory also needed to recruit a lot of people, and of course, it also needed a certain team. So Qiao Erqiang brought back some people from the original car factory.

Among them is Ma Suqin, Qiao Erqiang's mentor and wife in the TV series!
Wang Yue learned about these things after the factory was completed. He was invited by the factory manager to be a technical consultant, and he noticed Ma Suqin when he visited the factory.

However, because Wang Yue glanced at her a few more times, the auto repair shop manager misunderstood and immediately made Ma Suqin Qiao Erqiang's secretary.

At first, Qiao Erqiang didn't know what was going on, so he assumed that having an extra secretary was a necessity for the factory.

Ma Suqin had recently divorced her husband and was raising her son alone, which was financially difficult. She saw this as an opportunity, as the market wage was much higher than before.

At first, Ma Suqin thought it was a normal transfer. She was very serious and responsible at work, which made Qiao Erqiang feel like he had his mother with him again, so he was very satisfied with this secretary.

But the good times didn't last long. Soon, rumors started circulating, and it seemed like everyone in the factory knew about it.

Normally, no one would believe such rumors, since Wang Yue had worked in that factory and had never expressed any interest in Ma Suqin.

The problem was that Wang Yue's wife was too young. Although some higher-ups and even some ambitious people didn't dare to say much, the ordinary employees didn't care. They all thought Wang Yue was a lecherous man.

Therefore, given that Wang Yue was the most attractive woman in the factory, it was highly likely that he would be tempted by her beauty.

Qiao Erqiang had no idea about any of this. When he returned to his office, he suddenly saw Ma Suqin crying.

Qiao Erqiang was very satisfied with this secretary, so he immediately asked anxiously, "Sister Ma, what's wrong with you?"

Ma Suqin didn't want to lose her job, nor did she want to say anything more. She immediately wiped away her tears, shook her head, and said...

"No, Director Qiao, it's nothing."

Qiao Erqiang was rather stubborn. Hearing Ma Suqin's words, he assumed something was wrong at home, and immediately offered his help.
"Sister Ma, is your bastard ex-husband harassing you again? If so, just tell me, and I'll definitely help you resolve it if I can."

Worried that Qiao Erqiang might impulsively cause trouble, Ma Suqin immediately shook her head, "No, it's not a family matter."

Seeing that Ma Suqin didn't seem to be faking it, Qiao Erqiang immediately guessed and asked, "Could it be something to do at the factory? Tell me what happened right now, or I'll ask someone else."

Ma Suqin panicked upon hearing this. If Qiao Erqiang asked someone else, who knows what might happen? She immediately tried to stop him.

"No, Director Qiao, don't ask."

It seemed there really was a problem at the factory, so Qiao Erqiang asked seriously.

"Then tell me, what exactly happened?"

Seeing that Qiao Erqiang seemed to know nothing, Ma Suqin abruptly asked, "How is the relationship between your father and your stepmother?"

Qiao Erqiang was somewhat confused, but before he could react, he simply stated matter-of-factly,
"They have a very good relationship, and they even gave me a little brother."

After Qiao Erqiang finished speaking, he immediately realized what was going on and said, "Why did you suddenly bring up my dad? Are you unhappy because of my dad?"

"Let me tell you, if my dad hadn't arranged for my stepmother to marry, I would definitely have been willing for you to be my stepmother, but now it's really not appropriate."

Ma Suqin was both amused and exasperated. It turned out that Qiao Erqiang had thought she was lovesick. She asked helplessly,
"Director Qiao, do you know why I was assigned to be your secretary?"

Qiao Erqiang replied matter-of-factly, "Of course it's because you're more careful and do your job better."

Ma Suqin was pleased to be praised, and some of her previous grievances dissipated. However, there were still some things that needed to be clarified. She looked at Qiao Erqiang and said with a hint of helplessness,
"Actually, there's a rumor in the factory that the reason I was transferred here to be your secretary is because when your father inspected the factory after it was first built, he took a second look at me, so the old factory director arranged for me to be your secretary."

Qiao Erqiang was somewhat taken aback; he hadn't expected it to be because of this. He said angrily,
"Sister Ma, don't worry about it. I'll go back and ask that old man how he can be so greedy, wanting what he doesn't have while eyeing what he doesn't!"

"No, you..."

Ma Suqin was really anxious now and wanted to stop him, but Qiao Erqiang was too fast and disappeared in a flash. By the time she wanted to chase after him, he was already out of sight.

After leaving home, Qiao Erqiang rode his bicycle and quickly arrived at Nanjing University.

He had matured somewhat, and at first he didn't get angry. He made inquiries and, finding that Chang Xingyu wasn't home, he sat down opposite Wang Yue, fuming.

Seeing that Qiao Erqiang looked like he wanted to get angry but didn't dare, Wang Yue assumed that there was trouble at the factory, so he frowned and asked, "Who upset you again? What trouble is your factory in?"

Qiao Erqiang was speechless with reproach after hearing Wang Yue's concerned words. He took a deep breath before asking,
"Dad, although I also think that the stepmother you married is a bit too young, you two are getting married, can't you just settle down and live a peaceful life?"

Wang Yue frowned and said unhappily, "Why is this gossip still circulating?"

Seeing that Wang Yue knew nothing about it, Qiao Erqiang was afraid of misunderstanding, so he asked,

"Dad, were you ever interested in the prettiest girl in the factory?"

After Qiao Erqiang finished speaking, he immediately stared at Wang Yue without blinking, afraid that Wang Yue would lie!

Wang Yue was a little confused by what he was being said, so he said irritably, "You little brat, do you need a beating? If your mother were still alive, she would be prettier than a flower!"

(End of this chapter)