vrcanaries Chapter 1292 Good things and good men are meant to be fought for.
Chapter 1292 Good things and good men are meant to be fought for.
Chen Shuhua was slightly taken aback, her face flushed with embarrassment. "Mom, what are you saying?"
Sister Chen smiled and said, "You've only mentioned this one person you've been interested in all these years, of course I want to see it! Here's what we'll do: I brought a lot of things! I'll cook a feast, and you can invite all the people you're familiar with, including that guy!"
"Huh?" Chen Shuhua hesitated. "Actually, we're in different departments. We rarely talk unless it's for work-related communication. Isn't it a bit abrupt to suddenly invite him over for dinner?"
Sister-in-law Chen waved her hand, "What's the big deal! They're young people, it's not like you're the only one inviting him, you're asking me to invite other people too, right? I'll cook more food, you just need to pick them up, leave the rest to me!"
Chen Shuhua blinked. "But I don't have many seasonings in my kitchen. I usually eat in the cafeteria!"
"There should be a supermarket here, I'll go buy it!" Aunt Chen smiled. "You take me there, and after we get the groceries, you can invite everyone over! I can cook very quickly!"
Chen Shuhua was still a little worried, "Mom, I feel like I'm being too proactive, it's not a good idea!"
Sister-in-law Chen scoffed, glaring at her daughter. "Silly girl, good things and good jobs are fought for, but there's no reason why good men shouldn't be fought for! If my daughter has taken a liking to someone, he must be exceptional! And since you work in the same company, a company like yours isn't suitable for finding a partner outside. So if there are good resources within the company, don't hesitate, just grab them!"
“Back then, I was a country girl. Your dad went to join the army, and he was a well-known handsome young man in the surrounding villages. Many people liked him! But they were shy and gossiped about him behind his back. I was different from them. I found out where your dad was stationed and wrote him a letter!”
“I sent him delicious food, and after we got to know each other better, I sent him photos! If he had any worries, I would try to help him solve them! That’s how it went, back and forth, writing dozens of letters, until I finally won your dad over! You probably know what happened next, we got married, and we have two lovely daughters, you and your sister!”
Chen Shuhua was deeply shocked by her mother's words. "Mom, you're being so proactive?"
Sister-in-law Chen smiled smugly, "Of course! Among the people I know, there are almost none who are more handsome or more promising than your dad. Even if there were, they wouldn't be interested in me! Unlike your dad, who hardly sees any women all year round in the army, so my appearance and my initiative have become an advantage! Besides, your dad doesn't have anyone he likes, and my appearance fills that void perfectly!"
Chen Shuhua hugged her mother, "But Dad sacrificed his life, and you've been raising my sister and me all by yourself. It's been so hard! We can't offer you any help back home, so we still need you to send money back."
Sister Chen smiled optimistically and said, "Shuhua, you're being too one-sided! Your father sacrificed his life; that was his duty, his mission! My hardships weren't caused by your father. Even if I married someone else, would I be happier than I am now? Would I not suffer? Since I chose this path, I won't envy the path I didn't choose!"
"Besides, being with your father is the happiest thing in my life! And with you and Shuyuan, my two daughters, it's even better! I've never regretted my courage back then! So don't feel sorry for me, I'm very happy!"
"I encourage you to pursue someone, not because I encourage you to pursue just anyone, but because you must be sure that he is a good person and worth pursuing! If he is not a good person, never try to change him. It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change a person's nature; you can't change others!"
Chen Shuhua was persuaded by her mother and asked in a low voice, "How do I pursue her? What if I fail?"
Sister Chen laughed, "Once you're sure the other person isn't interested, and you're dating, then you can pursue them! Eyes are the windows to the soul, so often look at him and make eye contact. Don't underestimate men; they can sense your gaze. If he's interested in you, he won't be indifferent!"
"Even if you're not in the same department, you're still in the same company. If you want to meet, you can always find an opportunity if you're willing! If you don't have an opportunity, you can create one! What's so difficult about that? You're so smart, you should know how to do it."
Finally, if you express your feelings and the other person clearly says they don't like you, or that they have someone they like and reject you, don't be sad, don't pester them, don't put all your eggs in one basket, find someone else!
Chen Shuhua got goosebumps. "Mom, wouldn't it be very embarrassing to be rejected?"
Sister-in-law Chen laughed and said, "Just think of this as the consequence of failing in your pursuit! You have to remember one thing: the other person was never meant to be yours, so you didn't lose anything by not winning them over!"
Chen Shuhua thought for a moment, then her eyes lit up. "Mom, you're right! It's rare for me to meet someone who makes my heart flutter and attracts my attention. I can't let this opportunity slip away! If I don't act now, I might regret it later!"
Sister-in-law Chen nodded, "That's right! It would be best if we could catch up, but if we can't, we shouldn't be sad! Always think of Mom and your sister, be strong and optimistic, life is actually very beautiful!"
Chen Shuhua took her mother to the supermarket here to shop. There is a fresh food section with lots of seafood!
The mother and daughter bought a lot of seasonings and ingredients, as well as fresh ingredients, plus some that Sister Chen brought from her hometown, enough to cook a delicious meal!
With preparations complete, Aunt Chen started cooking, then urged her daughter, "Go and invite your friends and colleagues over for dinner! Tell them Mom's here, and she's made lots of delicious food. We can't finish it all, so we'll share it with everyone!"
Chen Shuhua smiled and nodded, "Okay!"
Chen Shuhua called a few friends and invited them to dinner. They said they would arrive promptly at 6:30 after finishing their work.
Chen Shuhua went to the library and found that handsome figure by the window.
Chen Shuhua lingered nearby for a while before finally mustering up her courage, "Engineer Cheng, are you still reading?"
Cheng Jin looked up at Chen Shuhua standing by the window and smiled faintly, "Just reading a book to clear your head when you have nothing else to do!"
Chen Shuhua glanced at her watch on her wrist. "It's almost 6 o'clock. Aren't you going to have dinner?"
Cheng Jin then looked up at the library clock. "I didn't expect it to be dinner time so soon. Let's finish this and go eat!"
Chen Shuhua said with a smile, "My mom came all the way from our hometown to see me today and brought me lots of delicious food! Engineer Cheng, you taught me a lot last time, and I'd like to treat you to a meal to thank you for your help!"
Cheng Jin waved her hand, "Those are all work-related matters. Helping each other is only natural! There's no need to deliberately invite me to dinner!"
Chen Shuhua's voice was clear and crisp, "I also invited other colleagues. My mom cooked a lot, so we can all go together! Don't you get tired of eating in the cafeteria every day? It's a good opportunity to change things up. My mom's cooking is so delicious! I haven't been back for the past few years, and what I miss most is my mom's cooking!"