Chapter 298: Everything is Heading in the Right Direction
Chapter 298: Chapter 298: Everything is Heading in the Right Direction
"Okay," Su Zhaozhao agreed with Xie Huaizheng.
She had already prepared herself anyway. It would be good to go back early. After all, she had never been to Beijing.
And she would have to meet all of Xie Huaizheng’s relatives.
Xie Huaizheng said to Su Zhaozhao, "After we go back, we’ll still have to hold a wedding and a banquet. Zhaozhao, it might be a bit tiring for you during that time."
He knew that getting married was a very, very tiring affair. They had just gone to register their marriage before, so they hadn’t really felt it.
However, Xie Huaizheng still wanted to give Su Zhaozhao the complete wedding experience.
A wedding was an indispensable part of it.
When the time came, he could bring Su Zhaozhao’s maternal grandparents over as well.
However, he didn’t plan on telling Su Zhaozhao this for now, intending it as a surprise.
Su Zhaozhao listened to Xie Huaizheng, a little dazed. "Do we have to have a wedding? I don’t think it matters if we don’t."
She was truly someone who wasn’t very keen on weddings.
In her view, marriage was just about the two of them living their own happy little life together.
A wedding was just a formality, a show for other people to see.
But in reality, she wasn’t fond of such things.
"Do you think it’ll be too tiring? Or do you not want to see so many people?"
Xie Huaizheng’s hand stroked Su Zhaozhao’s hair, again and again. The gentle caress was like petting a little kitten.
"A bit of both, I guess. I just feel it’s not really necessary. But if your family requires it, I can go along with it for you."
Su Zhaozhao knew that Xie Huaizheng’s family was what one would call a prominent and distinguished clan. They probably had a lot of friends and relatives.
Now that Xie Huaizheng had finally gotten married, they would definitely want to hold a wedding.
"Then when the time comes, how about we just have the ceremony in front of our closest family? We won’t make a show for others."
Xie Huaizheng’s dark eyes stared intently at Su Zhaozhao, observing her carefully.
If she was still unwilling, then they would forget about it and not have a wedding.
He was just worried that Su Zhaozhao would regret it in the future.
Actually, this was something Xie Huaizheng had heard from others.
Several people had asked him why he got married without holding a wedding.
And Wang Anning had also hinted to him, intentionally or not, that a girl like Su Zhaozhao, coming from a big city, would definitely want a wedding.
But now that Xie Huaizheng asked Su Zhaozhao, she didn’t seem particularly enthusiastic about it.
But he had already told Huang Jiqin and the others to start preparing the wedding venue and other such things in advance.
When they returned, all they would need to do was try on wedding dresses and the like, and then the wedding could begin.
Even though Su Zhaozhao was refusing now, Xie Huaizheng was still worried she would regret it in the future.
’There probably isn’t a single girl who doesn’t want a wedding, right?’
"We’ll do it your way, then." Su Zhaozhao knew Xie Huaizheng didn’t want her to get married in a rush; he was worried she would feel wronged.
He also wanted his relatives and friends to know that he was married.
’Then I’ll just go along with what Xie Huaizheng wants.’
She didn’t have any major objections to his proposal.
Over the next few days, Xie Huaizheng first rested at home, then went to the military district to give instructions for his upcoming absence.
The weather grew colder and colder, and the winter winds in West State blew stronger and stronger.
The sandstorms also grew much worse.
Whenever Su Zhaozhao went out, she had to wrap herself up tightly from head to toe to avoid accidentally getting a mouthful of sand.
She truly hadn’t expected the environment here to be so harsh.
She had lived her whole life in the south, where it was like spring all year round and, at worst, just rained a lot.
When it rained in winter, the cold wind carrying icy rain would fall on you, easily making you shiver from the cold.
But even that dreadful weather was nothing compared to this place, Su Zhaozhao felt.
After all, the rain was only temporary; it wouldn’t rain for the entire winter. But it was different here.
It felt like this for the whole winter.
Fortunately, she had the spiritual spring water to moisturize her skin. Otherwise, her skin would have probably become incredibly rough during this time.
Today, Su Zhaozhao taught the last English class of the semester to the students at the military district’s elementary school.
After class, she gave two pieces of candy to every student in the class.
This candy was also from her "space," but it had no brand markings, so there was no need to worry about anyone figuring it out.
The children cheered when they received Su Zhaozhao’s candy.
Lin Siqian passed by and couldn’t help but scoff when she saw what Su Zhaozhao was doing.
She must be so rich. Lin Siqian didn’t recognize the candy, but judging by the wrappers, she was sure it was expensive.
’And she gave it to the kids in every single class?!’
’Is Su Zhaozhao crazy?’
’Or is she just using this trick to make the students like her?’
’That’s a real possibility.’
Lin Siqian decided to wait for Su Zhaozhao to come out so she could mock her.
Finally, Su Zhaozhao stopped by Wang Zhaodi’s side.
These days, thanks to Xu Jiaxin’s care, Wang Zhaodi’s face had filled out quite a bit.
She was also wearing a brand-new cotton-padded jacket, one that Xu Jiaxin had bought for her.
When it came to students like this, if Su Zhaozhao didn’t know their situation, that was one thing. But once she knew, she stuck to her principle of helping however she could.
’There’s a small jacket in my "space," and some cotton-padded pants and jackets too. They’re all about Wang Zhaodi’s size.’
’A girl her age won’t grow too quickly.’
’Buying a size up would be just right.’
’She could wear it next year and the year after.’
"Zhaodi, is your dad coming back for the New Year this year?"
Wang Zhaodi nodded. "My dad already bought a ticket. He said he’ll be back in a little while. Dad also said he’s bringing gifts for me and my little brother!"
For a rare moment, the innocent and carefree joy of a child appeared on her face.
Su Zhaozhao’s lips curved into a smile. ’It looks like her life is slowly getting better.’
’This feels really nice.’
She knew that Wang Zhaodi’s father would probably be back soon.
The factories had a holiday schedule similar to the schools; they would close for a full month during the New Year.
But correspondingly, they wouldn’t get paid for that month off.
But for them, after working hard all year, being able to go home for the New Year was worth enduring the loss of a month’s salary.
Su Zhaozhao chatted with her for a couple more sentences, then turned and left the classroom.
Just as she reached the corner of the stairwell, she saw Lin Siqian.
Lin Siqian frowned at Su Zhaozhao. "Teacher Su, you really have your methods, don’t you? Is this how you bribe students? To make them listen to you?"
Su Zhaozhao was completely shocked. "What do you mean, bribe?"
"What else would you call this trick you’re using? Giving them candy to make them like you."
"Teacher Lin, you could do the same if you wanted to. Isn’t it only natural for me to be good to my students? Why don’t you treat your students a little better? Is it because you don’t want to? It seems you don’t love your students that much after all, Teacher Lin."