Chapter 396: Even a Slacker Has Rights!

Chapter 396: Even a Slacker Has Rights!

When Yan Shuwen returned to the clothing store with the newly purchased clothes, it was already past four in the afternoon.

While helping her daughter carry the clothes inside, Yan’s mother asked, "Xiao Wen, was the trip smooth? Didn’t you encounter any problems?"

Yan Shuwen replied, "Mom, don’t worry, everything went smoothly."

Yan’s mother sighed, "You carried so much inventory alone, and had to move it back and forth, it must have been very exhausting. Next time, why don’t you bring your father along? He can help you move the goods, making it easier for you. Plus, with your father around, it’s safer than going out alone."

Yan Shuwen smiled, "Mom, really, it’s fine. I’ve been through the north and south,, with more social experience than most people. Safety isn’t a concern. Besides, we’re just doing a small business. If I bring Dad along, the round trip would increase costs,, making it less economical."

Yan’s mother said, "Although the costs increase, with your father around, we can be at ease. Mom knows you have extensive social experience, but you are still a young lady. If you encounter any trouble, you might not be able to handle it alone."

Yan Shuwen opened the packaging bag and said, "Mom, let’s discuss this next time. For now, I’ll tell you the purchase price and selling price of this batch of clothes. In the next few days, I might not have time to check the store, so you’ll need to continue helping out."

Yan’s mother asked, "What do you have planned for the next few days?"

Yan Shuwen replied, "A friend and their family are coming to Guilin for a trip. I’ll be their guide for a few days, making sure they have a good time."

Yan’s mother was surprised and asked three times in a row, "What friend? Male or female? Who are they?"

Yan Shuwen answered one by one, "A friend I’ve met a few times, male, from Yulin."

Yan’s mother’s eyes lit up, "Xiao Wen, …"

Yan Shuwen quickly interrupted, "Mom, don’t overthink it. This is just a friend; his grandson and granddaughter are already in elementary school."

Yan’s mother deflated like a punctured balloon, "Alright, I understand."

Then, Yan Shuwen took out a few styles from this batch of goods and explained the purchase price and selling price to her mother.

After her mother noted everything down, Yan Shuwen said, "Mom, I’ll be off now. I have an appointment with my friend for dinner tonight."

Yan’s mother nodded, "Go ahead!"

...

In the evening.

At the top floor of the Xiangjiang Hotel, in the Lingxiao Pavilion’s revolving restaurant.

Deng Shirong and his family, along with Yan Shuwen, were enjoying their dinner.

Before the dishes arrived, everyone had already appreciated the city’s scenery, which, while not as beautiful as the afterlife, was still more beautiful than other cities in Guangxi.

After finishing dinner, Yan Shuwen smiled and said, "Deng Uncle, rest well tonight. I’ll take you out to play tomorrow."

Deng Shirong smiled, "Alright, the scenery in Guilin is quite dark, but it’s a lot of trouble for you! Thank you for today’s hospitality, no need to be formal, I’ll be heading back now."

"Xiao Yan, I’ll see you out."

When her father returned, Deng Yunzhen asked, "Dad, why is this Yan sister so enthusiastic?"

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "I plan to introduce her to my cousin, Xiaoshi. Of course, we need to be a bit more enthusiastic."

Deng Yunzhen was suddenly enlightened and nodded repeatedly, "Dad, your judgment is really good. This Yan sister is quite good-looking, with a good figure, and I feel she’s a good communicator,. She’s the kind of person who has seen the world, perfectly matching Xiaoshi."

Zhang Xiuping agreed, "Aijen is right, this Yan sister looks good in every aspect, truly matching Xiaoshi."

Deng Yuntai asked, "Dad, do you know about this Yan sister’s family background?"

Deng Shirong replied, "She used to be a railway police officer. The first time we met, she was dealing with a suspect, but her parents didn’t want her to deal with such dangerous people all day, so they strongly advised her to quit her job."

As for her father, he was also a railway police officer.

The rest is temporarily unclear, but I’ll find a time to investigate her family’s situation."

Zhang Xiuping was surprised, "She’s indeed not simple, she even dared to deal with such dangerous people."

Deng Shirong said, "This girl is not simple. I’m worried that if she and Xiaoshi get together, Xiaoshi might be led around by her."

Deng Yunzhu widened her eyes, "Dad, are you exaggerating?"

Recalling their first encounter when she was dealing with a criminal couple, Deng Shirong slowly said, "No exaggeration. Although Xiaoshi, your cousin, is smart, he has always been in small towns, occasionally visiting the county. This girl, as a railway police officer, has seen the world, so manipulating Xiaoshi shouldn’t be too difficult."

Deng Yunhua, puzzled, said, "Dad, if this girl is so capable, why are you introducing her to Xiaoshi?"

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "Every couple has their way of getting along. Whether they will be happy together is something only they can decide, not others. We’ll see if I should introduce you to my cousin Xiaoshi in a few days."

...

In the following few days, Deng Shirong’s family toured the famous scenic spots of Guilin under the guidance of Yan Shuwen, a local girl.

Guilin has long been known for its beautiful mountains and waters, which are truly unique and picturesque. Its beauty is so renowned that it was chosen as the background for the 20-yuan RMB note, which is a testament to its allure.

Even more impressively, over a decade later, a famous Chinese director staged a breathtaking show called "Impression of Liu Sanjie" using the real mountains and the vast sky as the backdrop, and the two-kilometer stretch of the Li River as the stage, with over 600 actors. This show, "Impression of Liu Sanjie" is a testament to human creativity, leaving visitors deeply impressed.

In summary, Guilin lives up to its reputation as a famous tourist destination, with its various scenic spots truly living up to their fame. Even the young Dong’er, Dongzi, and Zhu Shiba, who are not yet fully appreciative of the beauty, had a marvelous time, filled with laughter and joy.

Before they knew it, a week had already passed.

With so many beautiful spots in Guilin, a week was far too short to see them all. Yan Shuwen only led them to the most characteristic scenic spots. To thoroughly tour all the beauty of Guilin, it would take at least a month.

Of course, this refers to a detailed tour, not a cursory one.

...

"Yan, over these past few days, we’ve really troubled you and delayed your business," Deng Shirong said to Yan Shuwen upon returning from Yangshuo. "To show my gratitude, I’d like to invite your parents for dinner tonight. Is that convenient for you?"

Yan Shuwen waved her hand, "Uncle Deng, you don’t need to be so formal. It’s just a small favor for me, and my business hasn’t been delayed. My mom has been helping me at the store every day!"

Deng Shirong smiled, "This isn’t just being formal, but a matter of courtesy. You’ve been such a great help for so many days, and it’s only right to treat you and your parents to dinner."

Yan Shuwen, with her high IQ, blinked and smiled, "Uncle Deng, do you have any other intentions for inviting my parents to dinner?"

Deng Shirong smiled, "I knew I couldn’t fool you. I think you’re a great girl and I’d like to play matchmaker for you. So, I’d like to invite your parents to dinner to discuss this matter."

Yan Shuwen was taken aback, "Uncle Deng, you want to play matchmaker for me?"

Deng Shirong smiled, "Is that so surprising? You mentioned you don’t a partner yet, and I happen a suitable candidate. I’d like to introduce you to him."

Yan Shuwen hesitated, "This..."

Deng Shirong said, "Yan, don’t feel pressured. I enjoy playing matchmaker, and tonight’s dinner will be an opportunity to introduce you to this candidate. If you feel it’s a good match, I’ll help you. If not, no harm done."

Yan Shuwen pondered, "Alright then!"

...

At 6 PM.

At the Xiangjiang Hotel’s Lingxiao Pavilion restaurant, Deng Shirong invited Yan Shuwen and her parents for dinner.

The children and their spouses went to eat elsewhere to avoid a large gathering, making it easier to discuss matters.

After exchanging pleasantries, Deng Shirong smiled and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Yan, these past few days have been very troublesome for your daughter, who has shown us so many beautiful spots. Tonight’s dinner is a thank you and to discuss a potential match for your daughter."

Before the dinner, Yan Shuwen had already told her parents about the situation, and they were very interested.

After all, Deng Shirong said, "Mr. and Mrs. Yan, these past few days have been very troublesome for your daughter, who has shown us so many beautiful spots. Tonight’s dinner is to thank you and to discuss a potential match for your daughter."

After the pleasantries, they began to order dishes.

Once the waiter left with the menu, Deng Shirong asked, "Mr. and Mrs. Yan, before I introduce the candidate, I’d like to ask, does your daughter mind marrying far from home?"

Yan’s father replied, "If possible, marrying locally is best, but if there’s a suitable candidate, marrying far is also acceptable."

Yan’s mother asked, "Uncle Deng, where is the candidate from?"

Deng Shirong said, "To be honest, I’d like to introduce my niece."

Upon hearing this, the Yan family was slightly surprised.

Yan’s mother said, "Uncle Deng, please introduce your niece’s situation."

Deng Shirong nodded and simply introduced, "My sister has five children, and my niece is the fourth. The older siblings are already married. He is one year older than your daughter, 1.71 meters tall, with above-average looks. He only finished junior high school.

His character is solid, he is honest and straightforward in his dealings, and he has a good reputation for handling matters responsibly.

  His family’s conditions are good; his parents cultivate sugarcane on hundreds of acres at home, generating a steady income each year.

  His eldest brother runs a hot pot restaurant in the county town, and the business is thriving.

  His second brother owns a transportation company with over a hundred large trucks, making him one of the most famous businessmen in their village.

  With this information revealed, the Yan family felt a stirring in their hearts.

  When it comes to matchmaking, both parties evaluate each other from various aspects, such as economic conditions, education, height and figure, appearance, and family background.

  From the male’s perspective, the female’s figure and appearance carry significant weight.

  While from the female’s perspective, economic conditions hold more weight.

  Clearly, the economic conditions of the nephew’s family, as revealed by Deng Shirong, are far beyond what was imagined, and the Yan family knew this was not a small amount.

  Given such favorable economic conditions, it was worth continuing the conversation.

  Compared to their parents, Yan Shuwen was still relatively calm and said, “Uncle Deng, has your nephew ever had a girlfriend?”

  Deng Shirong replied, “My nephew is good in every way, the only flaw is that he’s too picky. In our village, there’s no girl he’s interested in.”

  Yan’s mother, somewhat concerned, said, “Brother Deng, if your nephew is too picky, he might not be interested in our family’s Wen.”

  Deng Shirong smiled and said, “Mother Yan, you don’t need to worry. Your daughter is so excellent that just arranging a meeting will be enough. I believe it will be easy to get my nephew to agree to this match.”

  Yan shuwen humbly said, “Uncle Deng, I’m just an ordinary girl.”

  Deng Shirong said, “Xiao Yan, don’t be modest in front of me. I have seen you deal with criminals, even the most ruthless ones are no match for you. I trust your capabilities.”

  At this point, the waiter began serving the dishes, and both sides paused this topic.

  As they enjoyed their meals, Deng Shirong inquired more about the Yan family’s situation.

  After dinner, Deng Shirong said, “Mr. and Mrs. Yan, this matter is settled.  Before we part, I will take my nephew to Guilin to meet you all.”

  Yan’s father nodded, “Good, Bro Deng, that will be a good trip for you all.”

  Deng Shirong smiled and said, “It’s not a problem, as long as you all work hard and maintain good grades, Grandpa will take you all to Beijing for a trip.”

  At the part of having a sense of existence, no one could surpass Dongzi, who immediately jumped up and shouted, “Grandpa, I also want to go to Beijing!”

  Zhu Shiba, despite his young age, had the potential to be a troublemaker, and he also jumped up, “Grandpa, I also want to go to Beijing!”

  Deng Shirong laughed heartily, “You all wanting to go to Beijing is not a problem, Dongzi, as long as you can maintain your grades in the top twenty of the class, and Shiba, as long as you listen to your elders.”

  Zhu shiba was overjoyed and responded, “Grandpa, I will listen to my elders.”

Dongzi looked worried and said, "Grandpa, it’s too hard to get into the top twenty in the class!"

Xiaodong'er looked at him with a disdainful expression and said, "Dongzi, if you can’t even get into the top twenty, what’s the point? You’ll just embarrass us at school!"

Dongzi scratched his head and looked towards Xiaogu and Sishu for help, "Xiaogu, Sishu, Dad says your books are the best. Can you guys teach me how to get into the top twenty?"

"Ah..." Dang Yunzhu burst out laughing, looking at his older brother and said, "Older Brother, you’re not much of a role model either. How can you teach Dongzi when you can’t even show us how to study effectively?"

Dang Yunhua laughed and said, "I didn’t make it into the top twenty either. But back then, the admission rate was much lower. If the rate was as high as it is now, I would have graduated from high school and maybe even college."

Dang Yunzhu and Dang Yunhua exchanged glances, both knowing from experience that even after all these years, they still had to be pushed around by the family to study hard. No one had the right to slack off!

Xiaodong'er looked at his cousins with a disdainful expression and said, "Sishu, if you guys can’t even get into the top twenty, how can you teach me to do so?"

Dang Yunhua sighed, "Dongzi, you’re being too pessimistic. Do you think your buttocks are a bit itchy?"

Dongzi’s neck tightened, and he muttered, "Sishu, this is what Jiejie said, not what I said."

Dang Yunhua, "..." Xiaodong'er, "..."

Everyone couldn’t help but laugh at the exchange.

Returning to Nanning, Xiaodong'er resumed into his previous study routine. The summer break meant he didn’t have to attend classes and could focus on improving his English, calligraphy, singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments.

The calligraphy, a recent addition to his studies, was becoming increasingly rare as everyone got used to electronics. However, some occasions still required pen and ink, and a sloppy handwriting could severely impact one’s image.

Therefore, he decided to spend some time practicing calligraphy to at least make it look better than average.

...

Deng Shirong was having a meeting with the group’s senior management, mainly discussing the construction of a water source base. The initial plan was to build the first water source base for the Farmer Spring Water company in Changbaishan, but after an expert team’s assessment, the difficulty and the required investment were higher than expected. Thus, they decided to move the project to Qian Dao Lake in Zhejiang.

Deng Shirong, naturally, had been paying attention to the company’s development, knew they had several water source bases, but he only remembered a few of them in detail. The most memorable was Changbaishan, followed by Qian Dao Lake in Zhejiang and Wan Lu Lake in Guangdong, with the rest being less notable.

The meeting concluded with Dang Changpei suggesting, "Chairman, now it’s already the sixth month of the lunar calendar. Shouldn’t we start preparing the mooncakes for this year?"

Deng Shirong agreed, "Yes, we can start preparing early. You control the time and try to finish the mooncake production a month ahead, then distribute in the two Guang regions."

"Good, let’s ensure the task is completed," Dang Changpei said.

...

PS: The college entrance exam is coming up soon, wishing all the students can get into their ideal universities.

(End of Chapter)

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