My Life with Narration-Chapter 346 - 343: The Elderly Crooked-Mouth War God
What nonsense are you talking about in front of the elders? Shen Yi gave him a hard kick under the table, signaling him to stop talking nonsense.
Some sort of freeloading secretary, just drink your tea, if you can’t talk properly, just shut up.
The old man obviously noticed their little antics but thought of it as young love.
Young people flirting, isn’t that normal? But it’s the first time he’s heard a man talk about freeloading so boldly.
Don’t normal men strongly dislike being described this way? Or am I just too old and out of touch with the times?
Even though he knew long ago that Su Qing was just an ordinary employee in his daughter’s company, he seemed unfazed and spoke naturally when questioned.
For Su Qing, as long as I make a living with my own skills, why can’t I speak about it?
It’s just to cover up the lie about his relationship with Shen Yi, otherwise how could he be labeled a freeloader? I’m independent!
Only truly poor people are afraid of being called poor. For the wealthy, being called poor doesn’t bother them at all. Likewise, only men who truly can’t freeload are afraid of being called freeloaders. If you’re capable, you wouldn’t care.
Obviously, he considers himself one of the capable ones. After all, he’s a millionaire... cough cough, but these two don’t seem to care about a million.
Old Mr. Wen looked at Shen Yi with some surprise, silently marveling at the creativity of young people these days, getting involved with a secretary like that.
Perhaps Shen Yi felt a bit embarrassed by the look, so she hurriedly explained, "Uncle, he... he’s indeed my secretary at work, and he gives me a ride to and from work. Mainly for coordination purposes."
Old Mr. Wen nodded, understanding that young people liked to stick together; it was perfectly normal.
But hearing Su Qing admit to freeloading, the old man couldn’t help but relate it to his own family.
Thinking about it, considering his daughter’s situation, well, his son-in-law’s freeloading could be softer, more luxurious. If possible, bringing in a son-in-law would be fine too, ordinary requirements are acceptable, he doesn’t even need money, just a bit of wit.
Otherwise, with his daughter’s wealth in hand, it might depreciate. Of course, character is the most important thing. Otherwise, bringing in a crafty son-in-law would be like an upgraded version of Lu Yang!
Thinking of this, Old Mr. Wen considered the idea of a live-in son-in-law but cautioned himself to be careful, then said, "Well then, but with Su’s abilities, being a secretary seems beneath him."
"Right? I think so too, President Shen. Doesn’t our company need a deputy director? I think a deputy director with the surname Su sounds great!" Su Qing raised his eyebrows.
Old Mr. Wen’s words were unassailable, hinting skillfully, but he played dumb instead, refusing to respond!
"In your dreams! Do you think you can be a deputy director? And where should your brother Nan go?"
"Isn’t she the funny girl? Isn’t she a deputy director at the Capital Headquarters? I can be the assistant director at the Jiangcheng Branch. I don’t mind earning a little less than her, but it should at least be half, right?"
Shen Yi: ...
He really knows how to take advantage; if there weren’t elders around or if they weren’t at someone else’s house, she would’ve exploded by now.
Trying to get her to promote him to deputy director and he hasn’t even worked out his role as a secretary yet.
"Hahaha, youth is wonderful!" Old Mr. Wen chuckled. By this time, his mind was already spinning a bit.
Wasn’t it said that young Su was very sophisticated? Why does he seem a bit unreliable?
But what he didn’t know is that Su Qing was completely aware of his thoughts, which revolved around probing Su Qing’s other business or if he had any ambitions to try a new industry.
This way, he could gain further insight and draw conclusions based on his own ideas.
He continued, "Su, you’re still young. Have any plans for the future? You can’t always work at Xiaoyi’s company, right? When you two get married, you might have to deal with quite a bit then."
While saying this, Old Mr. Wen chuckled benevolently, just like an ordinary grandfather teasing the younger generation.
"The future? Haven’t thought about it yet, but I dabble in stocks. Earning enough for a living is fine."
"You play the stock market? How’s it going?" Old Mr. Wen was a bit surprised. The stock market is unstable, after all.
"Not bad, earning a little without losing. I find it quite interesting!"
Hearing this, Shen Yi chimed in, "Uncle, don’t listen to him. In fact, he’s made quite a bit from stocks. Working at my place is just to pass time, for a bit of activity. He’s also involved in the self-media industry and does well there. If he wants, he could monetize without much hassle. I’ve calculated. Without exaggerating, his account can easily earn millions annually!"
Plus, he also holds a position at the police station!"
This wasn’t false, for Su Qing is now a millionaire blogger with popular videos. Though he doesn’t accept ads, sell products, or do live streams, he earns just through views. Even now, he makes tens of thousands a month.
Hearing this, Old Mr. Wen nodded, suddenly seeing things clearly. He knew someone like Su wouldn’t just remain unknown; he had his own career. Working was just a way to accompany his girlfriend, which was quite commendable.
The most important aspect, he was also a policeman, an official position. In a province prizing public service exams, being a policeman was prestigious, regardless of earnings. It brought pride to his family. These factors combined made him a compatible match for Shen Yi.
See? That’s the allure of public servants and career positions.
[Old Mr. Wen thinks you’re a good man, caring towards your partner, and highly competent.]
"Promising young, promising young! Haha, Su, what do you do for fun usually?"
"Hobbies?" Su Qing glanced at Shen Yi, making Shen Yi’s aunt a bit embarrassed and angry.
"What are you looking at me for?"
Su Qing: ...
Uh... this hobby might not be appropriate, better hold back.
"Not much, I just enjoy sleeping at home. But if I have time, traveling would be nice. How about you, any hobbies?" Su Qing asked, kindly returning the question.
"Me? I’m an old man now, retired, nothing much to do. Just drink tea, go fishing, play cards with folks from the village, and leisurely play chess for retirement. Can’t do much that takes effort anymore, haha!"
"You like fishing?" Su Qing was a bit surprised.
"Oh? You like it too?"
"Uh... a little bit!"
"How about playing cards?"
"A little bit too!"
"What about chess?"
"Not bad, I can play with you!"
"Whoa, you’re quite bold, come on, since dinner isn’t ready yet, let’s have a match!" Old Mr. Wen got excited hearing this.
His impression of Su Qing improved even more. A young man in his early twenties enjoying fishing, playing cards, and daring to say he could play chess with him stimulated his competitive spirit.
Where could you find such a young person? Is this the younger generation? No... a kindred spirit, cough cough! 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
"Now? Is it alright? Ms. Wen said the meal will be ready soon!" Su Qing hesitated a bit, asking.
Then, Old Mr. Wen cornered his lips, transforming into the old ’smirking god’, coldly stating, "Five minutes, that’s enough!"
He decided to teach this young man a lesson.
Ten minutes later, Old Mr. Wen was sweating; he’d lost two games in a row by then.
"Uncle, should we... eat first?"
Su Qing, seeing the opponent was left with only a horse and a cannon while he had two chariots and a cannon, couldn’t help but suggest.
It wasn’t that his chess was exceptional, but the commentary constantly helped him predict moves, and he felt he was bullying the old man, feeling guilty.
Just like opening a chess app on his phone, letting grandpa play against the computer, it was that easy.
Because of this, Shen Yi kept stomping on his foot under the table, signaling clearly, can’t you be kinder? How can you beat someone so badly? Just give up!
"No, one more game! I can’t believe this!"
Su Qing: ...
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