novelraw Chapter 625 : I Can Grit My Teeth and Endure
Chapter 625 : I Can Grit My Teeth and Endure
Chapter 625: I Can Grit My Teeth and Endure
After seeing off Boss Ma, Chen Fan had another meal with Nalan Wan'er.
Finally, after promising to notify the girl when he had a new song, Chen Fan was able to get away from her with some difficulty.
On the way back with Feng Pojun, he called Su Ruochu and learned that the family was shopping on Wangfujing Street. So he turned around and headed over there.
Meeting Su Ruochu at a shopping mall, Chen Fan saw that the family was only carrying a few shopping bags and couldn't help but ask with a smile:
"You've come all this way, why not buy more gifts to take back?"
Su Ruochu said softly, "My dad said there's no need. We don't lack anything at home."
"Oh, by the way, my dad had me buy a set of clothes for your parents. Take it with you when you go back."
Su Xuecheng asked with a smile, "Xiao Chen, if you're busy, you don't need to accompany us specially. Young people should prioritize their careers."
"Dad, I've finished all my work over there."
"Where shall we go next? How about we have a good look around?"
Chen Fan suggested with a smile, "Since you've come all this way, do you want to visit Beijing's famous attractions like the Forbidden City, Old Summer Palace, or the Great Wall?"
Su Xuecheng waved his hand with a smile, "No need, no need. Your leg isn't fully recovered, so we shouldn't run around too much."
"You two should go to these places together some other time. We don't want to be third wheels."
So in the afternoon, the family just strolled around Wangfujing Street, then found a nearby restaurant to have dinner, before heading home.
At home, Su Ruochu and her mom were washing fruits in the kitchen, while Chen Fan kept his father-in-law company in the living room, drinking tea.
Su Xuecheng poured a cup of tea for Chen Fan, then started speaking with a smile.
"We're going back tomorrow noon."
"So soon? You've come all this way, why not stay a couple more days?"
Su Xuecheng waved his hand, "There's still a lot to do back home. If it weren't for your mom insisting on coming to Beijing to see our daughter, I really couldn't have gotten away."
"Besides, with you here, what do we have to worry about?"
"It's better to go back early, so we don't make you two uncomfortable here."
At this moment, Su Ruochu came out of the kitchen carrying a fruit platter. Hearing this, she couldn't help but complain coquettishly.
"Dad, what nonsense are you talking about again?"
"Haha," Su Xuecheng laughed, "See? This girl is still shy."
Chen Fan hesitated for a moment, but still decided to remind his father-in-law.
"Dad, I remember you're in the city agency business for Xiaolingtong, right?"
Su Xuecheng nodded with a smile.
"That's right."
"Is business good?"
"Not bad. Made some money these past two years, but can't compare to you, of course."
Chen Fan pondered for a couple of seconds, then tentatively said, "Actually, with the development of communication technology in recent years, personal mobile phones have already gained popularity among quite a few people."
"In a few more years, personal mobile phones will become more and more common, and may even become a necessity that everyone carries when they go out."
"I think Xiaolingtong have their advantages, but as mobile phones become more popular, Xiaolingtong will eventually be phased out of the market."
"Dad, have you considered taking this opportunity to switch to another business?"
Su Xuecheng was stunned for a moment. At this time, Lin Wanxiu came over and interjected with a smile.
"Why change when the business is doing well?"
"Xiao Chen, your words are a bit alarmist."
"Mobile phones are convenient, true, but their high prices are not something ordinary people can afford."
"Although Xiaolingtong are not as practical as mobile phones, they're cheap, and many people are still willing to buy them."
"Switching businesses now would be like giving money away to others for nothing."
Lin Wanxiu shook her head, feeling that Chen Fan was exaggerating.
Su Xuecheng glanced at his wife.
"Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand."
"Actually, I think Xiao Chen has a point. The profits these past two years have indeed been less than before."
"But Xiao Chen, your mom also has a point. Mobile phones are good, but they're expensive. For people without much money, they're still more willing to choose the cheaper Xiaolingtong."
Chen Fan understood that at this stage, his father-in-law was still unwilling to give up this profitable business.
In his memory, Xiaolingtong started to decline in 2007.
By 2011, they had completely exited the stage of history.
He could only hint at such things, not explain them clearly, otherwise he wouldn't be able to justify his knowledge.
There were still three years left. He'd find a way to gradually persuade his father-in-law then.
The family sat together and chatted for a while longer before it was time to rest.
The house Chen Fan bought was a two-bedroom apartment. He hadn't considered the situation of living with his in-laws beforehand.
Now, it seemed there weren't enough rooms.
Although Chen Fan and Su Ruochu were engaged, they hadn't officially registered their marriage yet.
In front of her parents, Chen Fan didn't dare suggest sharing a room with Su Ruochu.
So he took the initiative and said he could sleep on the couch.
But Su Xuecheng immediately objected.
"Your leg hasn't fully recovered. How can you sleep on the couch?"
"We're all family here. Tonight, just sleep in the same room with Ruochu."
Chen Fan looked at Su Ruochu, who had already blushed and sneaked into the bathroom.
Lin Wanxiu opened her mouth, but in the end said nothing.
To avoid embarrassing the young couple, Su Xuecheng gave his wife a look. The two of them went to wash up first, then entered the side bedroom.
The living room suddenly became quiet.
Su Ruochu didn't dare to look Chen Fan in the eye. She lowered her head and said softly, "I... I'll go take a shower."
When she finally finished her shower and came out, she found Chen Fan still sitting on the couch.
Su Ruochu was a bit awkward.
"You... why haven't you gone to sleep yet?"
"I was waiting for you."
Chen Fan understood what she was nervous about and suggested quietly, "If you feel uncomfortable, I can make do in the living room for one night."
Su Ruochu quickly shook her head.
"Your leg is still injured."
"Let's go to the bedroom. After all... after all, we're engaged."
With his wife saying this, Chen Fan naturally didn't act reserved anymore.
If he still insisted on sleeping on the couch in this situation, it wouldn't be upholding principles, it would be stupid.
Entering the bedroom, Su Ruochu gently closed the door.
Having just showered, she was only wearing a cute, loose nightgown.
Her long hair was still damp, and her whole body gave off a pleasant milky scent.
Chen Fan sat on the bed, smiling as he watched this scene.
It was like appreciating a perfect work of art.
"What are you looking at?" Su Ruochu mumbled, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Wife, how can there be such a perfect figure and face in this world?"
"Heaven must really favor you."
Su Ruochu glared at Chen Fan.
"Talking nonsense again. Tell me, what are you up to?"
Chen Fan grabbed her small hand and pulled her onto the bed.
He turned over, pressing Su Ruochu beneath him, and gazed into her eyes at close range.
"What do you think I'm up to? You're asking when you already know."
Su Ruochu blushed and said softly, "We can't. My parents... are next door."
Seeing the girl's innocent look, Chen Fan couldn't resist teasing her a bit.
"Do you know what marks a girl's maturity?"
Su Ruochu shook her head.
"It's when she starts doing bad things behind her parents' backs."
"Wife, let's secretly do some bad things together tonight."
Su Ruochu protected her chest with both hands.
"No way."
"There will... be noises."
Chen Fan directly turned over and lay on the bed.
"It's okay, I can grit my teeth and endure it."
"Wife, come on, don't treat me like a delicate flower and pity me."
"Punish me hard."