Reborn In 1983: Starting With Reclaiming My Birthright Chapter 723: Qian Xiaoxiao's Extra Chapter 1 - Novel Cool

Chapter 723: Qian Xiaoxiao's Extra Chapter 1

Chapter 723: Qian Xiaoxiao's Extra Chapter 1

As soon as Qian Xiaoxiao turned 25, her parents started nagging her about getting married. Not only that, but they also arranged for her to go on blind dates. At first, Qian Xiaoxiao refused, but her parents wouldn't stop talking about it, and even Elder Qian tried to convince her to meet someone.

Elder Qian also wanted Xiaoxiao to have her own family. He said, "Your mom and dad are doing this for your own good. Just go and meet him once. If you like him, give it a try. If not, just reject him."

Unable to refuse Elder Qian, Xiaoxiao went on the date. When she met the guy, she found that he was only 1.75 meters tall, while she was already 1.73 meters tall, so he didn't even meet her height requirement.

The guy's name was Cui Yiliang, and he was the nephew of Qian's mother's factory manager. Looking at Xiaoxiao's muscular figure, he frowned slightly.

After they sat down and confirmed each other's identities, Cui Yiliang introduced himself, "Comrade Qian, I'm 25 years old this year. I'm currently a team leader. I don't smoke or drink, and I make 360 yuan a month. Last year, I built a house in my hometown."

As Cui Yiliang mentioned his salary, his words carried a hint of pride, clearly thinking that his income was quite high. "So, do you have a house here?" Xiaoxiao asked.

Cui Yiliang's expression changed slightly, "Not yet, but I'm still young. I'll have one in the future."

Xiaoxiao didn't comment on this but continued to ask, "Comrade Cui, what are your expectations for your future wife?"

Cui Yiliang didn't hesitate to answer, "Filial piety, gentle, and virtuous."

"Can you be more specific?"

In truth, Cui Yiliang wasn't satisfied with Xiaoxiao's appearance, but his uncle had told him that she owned a building, and the monthly rent she collected was even higher than his salary. So, at this moment, he still had patience, "Filial piety means taking care of my parents together with me and looking after them when they're sick."

Leaning back in her chair, Xiaoxiao smiled and asked, "And by gentle and virtuous, do you mean that she should take care of all the housework and serve you like an ancestor?"

Cui Yiliang felt that her words were a bit sharp, and he frowned as he replied, "It's only natural for a woman to do housework after getting married."

Xiaoxiao laughed, "And what about you? What do you do?"

"I make money!"

Xiaoxiao chuckled and said, "Oh, so by making money, you mean earning 360 yuan a month! With your attitude, someone who doesn't know better might think you earn 360,000 yuan a month!"

This wasn't about finding a wife; it was about finding a free nanny. No, even nannies get paid and don't have to share a bed.

Cui Yiliang's face turned slightly, "Comrade Qian, what do you mean by that?"

Xiaoxiao spoke bluntly, "Being a nanny, I can earn over 100 yuan a month. If I marry you, I'll have to do all the housework, serve you, and take care of your parents. What's the point? What do you think I see in you with that clownish appearance?"

Before Cui Yiliang could respond, she added disdainfully, "I wouldn't dare to say such things even if I made 120,000 yuan a year. Where do you get the audacity to make so many demands with your meager salary of a few hundred yuan?"

Cui Yiliang stumbled over his words, "Ten... 120,000... What do you do for a living?"

Xiaoxiao didn't bother replying to Cui Yiliang and stood up to leave. She shouldn't have listened to her grandfather and gone on this blind date; it had ruined her mood.

Upon returning home, she told her mother, "Mom, please don't arrange any more blind dates for me in the future."

Her mother immediately understood that the date hadn't gone well and said, "Cui is a good man. Xiaoxiao, don't be too picky."

Xiaoxiao scoffed, "He earns 360 yuan a month and doesn't even have a house in Pengcheng. Not only that, but he also expects me to take care of all the housework after marriage and serve him and his parents. Am I living such a great life that I need to find myself an ancestor to serve?"

Her mother said, "It's normal for a woman to do some housework after getting married."

Xiaoxiao felt it was pointless to argue with her, so she didn't bother, "Mom, I make 120,000 yuan a year. Any man you introduce to me in the future must earn more than me. At least he should have a 200-square-meter apartment in Pengcheng. Oh, and he should be at least 1.8 meters tall with a decent appearance. That guy today had shifty eyes; just looking at him made me feel uncomfortable."

Her mother was stunned, "You... You make 120,000 yuan a year?"

In reality, Xiaoxiao had understated her income. She earned 20,000 Hong Kong dollars a month, with all her living expenses covered, and at the end of the year, she received a substantial bonus. However, Jia Xin had advised her not to reveal her actual income to anyone, not even family members, so she had hidden more than half of it.

"I've been making 120,000 Hong Kong dollars these past few years, and it might increase next year."

Upon hearing this, her mother realized that Cui Yiliang was indeed unsuitable, "Then, Mom will look for someone else."

Elder Qian spoke bluntly, "Among the people you know, whose child can earn more than her? Forget about salary; their monthly income might not even match her rental income."

Her mother hesitated for a moment and said, "Dad, Xiaoxiao is capable. As long as the man is a good person, that's all that matters. Don't be too picky."

What does it mean that as long as the man is a good person? This time, Xiaoxiao didn't hold back and said, "Mom, you don't need to worry about my matters. Just take care of An Ning and Ayue."

Her mother was a bit saddened, "I'm only doing this for your own good. What woman doesn't get married? If you don't marry and have children, who will you rely on when you're old?"

Hearing these words again, Xiaoxiao was truly fed up, "Can children be relied upon?

How dare you, unfilial children, neglect your parents in their old age, some even taking advantage of them."

"Mom, don't worry about me. When I'm old, I'll go to a nursing home. If I'm bullied there, it's my fate."

In truth, she wasn't worried about being bullied in old age. With Sister Jiaxin around, she was certain she wouldn't be left alone. Given Sister Jiaxin's cautious nature, she'd probably outlive her.

Qian Mu wanted to say more, but Qian Zailai spoke up, "An Ning's mother, don't concern yourself with such trivial matters. An Ning is already twenty-two this year; it's time we start looking for a partner for her."

Qian Mu believed in the order of seniority, thinking that Qian Xiaoxiao should marry first so she could find a partner for her son.

Qian Xiaoxiao immediately waved her hands, "Mom, I don't plan on getting married. You should hurry up and find a partner for An Ning so I can become an aunt sooner."

The poor monk was alive, but his fellow monks were dead. As long as they didn't stare at her, it was fine. Of course, that boy An Ning had probably wanted to marry a wife for a long time.

Qian Mu acted swiftly, and within three months, Qian Ning was engaged. The wedding was set for the first month of the lunar year, and Qian Xiaoxiao took three days off to return home for the ceremony.

Qian Xiaoxiao hadn't expected her mother to still be so persistent. She had arranged for two men to come and meet her, but this time instead of meeting outside, they changed the venue to their home, under the pretense of helping out.

Since it was Qian Ning's wedding, Qian Xiaoxiao didn't make a fuss. She spoke to Qian Zailai, "Grandpa, if there's nothing important, I won't be coming back. If you miss me, come to Port City to visit me."

After many such visits, she grew tired of it, and the best strategy was to leave.

Qian Zailai said, "Xiaoxiao, your mother is doing this for your own good."

Qian Xiaoxiao wasn't buying it, "Grandpa, this is what she thinks is good for me, but I don't need it. Grandpa, I'm not saying I'll never marry, but my husband must be better than me. With Mom's standards, the men she finds for me will definitely not be a good match."

Qian Zailai had experienced everything in his life. As long as his granddaughter was happy, not getting married wasn't a big deal. But his son and daughter-in-law clearly didn't think the same way. To avoid further conflict, the best solution was to meet less often: "Alright, if Grandpa misses you, I'll come to Port City to visit you."

As soon as Qian Ning's wedding ended, Qian Xiaoxiao returned to Port City. That evening, she asked Lu Jiaxin, "Sister Jiaxin, why must women marry?"

Lu Jiaxin guessed that she had faced marriage pressure at home again. She replied, "It's not necessary to marry. You can also marry into a family, like how Zhao Zhao will marry into a family."

"Why must we find a man?"

Lu Jiaxin smiled, "I didn't say you must find aNswer: "It's not that you must find a man. It's just that some women are influenced by their environment and believe they must marry and have children, or their lives will be incomplete. Some women can't survive on their own and need to rely on men. And some purely seek to fulfill their physical desires."

After saying this, she added, "Many women don't have the power to choose and can only passively accept. But you're different. My advice is you don't have to marry, but don't reject love."

Qian Xiaoxiao immediately responded, "I don't want to fall in love. Some women become foolish after falling in love. There's a saying, 'The wise don't fall into love's river.'"

Lu Jiaxin laughed heartily, "No one can force you if you're unwilling. Just live however you feel comfortable."

"Thank you, Sister Jiaxin."

Another year passed, and one day, she suddenly received a call from home, saying Qian Yue was getting married. While she could make excuses for other matters, she couldn't skip her sister's wedding.

As soon as Qian Xiaoxiao returned home, she sensed an unusual atmosphere. After greeting her parents, she went back to her room. After resting, she went to find Qian Zailai, asking, "Grandpa, is there a problem with Qian Yue's partner? Mom and Dad have been frowning, looking very unhappy."

As family, there was no need to hide this matter. Qian Zailai said, "Qian Yue is pregnant, and she's almost two months along. Your mother wanted her to get an abortion, but she refused. To avoid embarrassment if it got out, they had to agree to her marriage."

He spoke with a calm expression, as if it were a very ordinary matter.

"Is the man not good enough?"

Qian Zailai shook his head, "That man is a technician in Yueyue's factory, and he's quite handsome and eloquent. He's also a college graduate. But he wasn't dating Yueyue with marriage in mind; he was just playing around. Unfortunately, this girl fell for him and insists on marrying him."

"Did she get pregnant on purpose?"

This, Qian Zailai wasn't sure about, "Your parents disagreed, but she said if they didn't let her marry, she'd die. We had no choice but to agree."

Qian Xiaoxiao felt something was amiss, "If the man was just playing around, why would he agree to marry Qian Yue?"

A flash of ruthlessness crossed Qian Zailai's face, "Playing around? My granddaughter isn't someone he can play with. If he doesn't marry her, I'll break his arms and legs."

Qian Xiaoxiao understood that no one was happy about this marriage except Qian Yue. She wondered how much water had gotten into Qian Yue's brain for her to do something so foolish.

"Grandpa, you're already seventy. Don't get involved in these matters."

Qian Zailai hummed in agreement, "He's the one who pursued Qian Yue first. With a child in her belly, he must take responsibility. As for whether Qian Yue's life after marriage will be good or bad, that's her choice. She'll bear the consequences, good or bad, and I won't interfere."

Qian Xiaoxiao knew his temperament, and if he said he wouldn't interfere, he truly wouldn't.

(End of Chapter)

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