The salty life in Life of Pi

Chapter 100 Pei Yin's Gift

Pei Yin took a taxi back home and carefully hid the divorce certificate. Then she went to Qian Sanyi's bedroom and saw him writing furiously. She felt relieved.

Turning around, he cut a plate of fruit, brought it to Qian Sanyi, and spoke softly.

"Trinity, eat some fruit and take a rest."

Qian Sanyi stopped doing his homework, picked up a piece of watermelon with a stick, looked at Pei Yin, hesitated for a moment and spoke.

"Mom? Have you divorced Dad?"

Pei Yin's face was flustered. She tucked the few strands of hair that had fallen down behind her ears, forced a smile on her face and looked at Qian Sanyi.
"Just study with peace of mind, this is all our adults' business"

Qian Sanyi turned his eyes away, his shoulders slumped slightly, and looked at his homework.

"Actually, I had already guessed it. You were discussing divorce on my birthday. I was already mentally prepared."

Sometimes it is not a good thing for a child to be too smart. Pei Yin thought so, sighed softly, and said

"Your father and I never had any emotional foundation. It was all arranged by our parents. He and I are from completely different worlds. After a long time, we didn't have much emotional connection to begin with, so it's natural that we can't maintain it. It's better for us to get divorced. I can take care of you wholeheartedly and don't have to worry about his side anymore."

The room became quiet.

Qian Sanyi lowered his head and took out a gift box from his schoolbag and handed it to Pei Yin.
"Mom, this is for you. I bought it with the prize money from the competition. I hope it can help you break free from the shackles."

Pei Yin was a little surprised. He subconsciously took the gift box and stared at it for a long time, his thoughts surging in his heart.

When I raised my head again, my eyes were already filled with tears.
Trinity

"It's okay, Mom. I'm older now, and you have less things to worry about. This gift is also thanks to Xiaoqi. She helped me with a lot of references. I hope you like it."

When Pei Yin heard Deng Xiaoqi's name, her excitement subsided a little, and she felt a little uncomfortable inside. However, after spending some time together, she did not feel any hostility from Deng Xiaoqi. Instead, she felt cautious.

Maybe she was led astray by her mother, Pei Yin thought so, considered her words a little, and looked at Qian Sanyi carefully.
"Shanyi, I don't object to you dating Xiaoqi, but..."

Without waiting for Qian Sanyi's surprised expression to appear, Pei Yin had already anticipated it and emphasized the word "but".

".But first of all, you must not let it affect your studies. If you rank lower than the top five in the first monthly exam of the third year of high school, I will make you leave her even if I have to move away."

"Well, I will definitely maintain good academic performance, don't worry."

Qian Sanyi's tone was excited. With his mother's approval, he felt that his relationship with Xiaoqi had made a big step forward.

"There is one more request."

This time Pei Yin's tone was hesitant. Finally, she gritted her teeth and spoke without hesitation.
"You can date Xiaoqi, but you are not allowed to get married or have children."

Qian Sanyi's surprise gradually faded. He wanted to push for more, but when he saw Pei Yin's resolute look, he swallowed his words silently and reorganized his words.
"It's too early to talk about this now. We're not even in our third year of high school yet, and we still have college to go. Let's discuss this issue later."

After hearing Qian Sanyi's words, Pei Yin felt a little relieved. She felt that this was a sign that Qian Sanyi's attitude had softened.

In her opinion, her son will never suffer any loss in a relationship, or rather, in relationships between men and women, girls are always the ones who suffer losses. It is hard to say and quantify the emotional aspect, but in other aspects, boys are always the ones who take advantage.

Thinking a little more darkly, Pei Yin felt that having a girl to help his son relieve his mental and physical fatigue might help him study better. Of course, it would be best if his son kicked this girl after the exam.

Qian Sanyi didn’t know what his mother was thinking. All he cared about now was that his mother didn’t object to his relationship with Xiaoqi.

Pei Yin picked up the gift box and walked out of Qian Sanyi's bedroom, returned to her own room, opened the gift box, and found it was a pearl necklace.

After staring at it for a long time, Pei Yin put it away silently. As for whether he would wear it or not, it all depends on the situation.

Wang Shengnan took Lin Dawei back to the community, parked the new car in the parking space, then got out of the car and took a close look at the new car.

Lin Miaomiao, who was playing badminton with Jiaojiao and Wu Xianyu, heard the noise, threw the ball away, waved her hand and said to Wu Xianyu on the opposite side
"My parents are back, I'm going to go see them"

After saying that, he took Jiaojiao and ran towards Wang Shengnan. Wu Xianyu picked up the ball helplessly. Lin Miaomiao ran away because she couldn't beat him.

It was already evening and the sun had set. Lin Miaomiao came to Wang Shengnan and looked at the new white car with a little curiosity.

"This is the car my dad bought. It looks pretty good, but I don't know how much it cost."

When it comes to money, Wang Shengnan's mind suddenly turns to Lin Dawei who is still sitting in the car.
"Dawei, how much did you spend?"

Lin Dawei walked out of the car slowly. Just a few steps away, sweat had already seeped out of his back and forehead. He wiped his forehead, put his hands behind his back and slowly walked to Lin Miaomiao's side.

"The total cost is less than 150,000 yuan."

Wang Shengnan rolled her eyes at him and couldn't help muttering

"Why spend so much money on a car? It's better to keep it for the family."

"We don't need anything at home, and I can earn money in the future. Besides, it's your birthday, and if I don't get a big gift, I'm afraid I'll lose my place in the family."

Lin Dawei touched Tang Jiaojiao's head with a smile on his face.

Wang Shengnan slapped away Lin Miaomiao's hand that was trying to tear off the plastic film on the handlebars. When she heard Lin Dawei's words, she curled her lips and said nothing more.

Wu Xianyu put away the racket that Lin Miaomiao had casually put aside, took the initiative to walk to Lin Miaomiao's family, and spoke to attract everyone's attention.

"This is the Lavida, right? Uncle has a good eye. This car is very popular and is a classic family car."

“Oh, you know cars.”

Lin Dawei was a little surprised. Wu Xianyu did not respond, but smiled and explained.

"I just came from behind the car and saw the model name. I saw a lot of sales data on the Internet before, and Lavida was basically in the top three."

Seeing Wu Xianyu, Wang Shengnan remembered the birthday gift he gave her, and a smile suddenly appeared on her face.
"Xiao Yu, I like the gift you gave me. Come to our house for dinner tonight. I bought vegetables and hot pot ingredients. Let's have hot pot tonight."

"Okay, let me get the food. Is it in the back seat or the trunk?"

"Back seat, I'll open the door."

After giving a gift, always show it in front of the person concerned so that she can promptly recall what you have done, remember your contribution, and create a good impression.

Wu Xianyu was carrying the vegetables, Lin Miaomiao followed behind him to open the door for him, and Tang Jiaojiao followed Lin Miaomiao towards home.

Lin Dawei looked at this scene and felt something was wrong. He crossed his arms and spoke to Wang Shengnan.

"Do you feel something is wrong?"

"What's wrong? Xiaoyu has brought the dishes up, let's go back quickly. I'll make a chicken soup base tonight and put a few more wolfberries in it for you. You are indeed getting old."

After Wang Shengnan finished speaking, she picked up her bag and walked upstairs. Lin Dawei stood there, thinking about what Wang Shengnan said, not knowing whether to be happy or sad.

The good thing is that Wang Shengnan finally recognized this reality, but the sad thing is that as a man, he seems to be really not that good.

In the distance, Deng Xiaoqi and Qian Sanyi were sitting on a bench, watching Wu Xianyu and Lin Miaomiao's family talking and laughing, with envy in their faces. Qian Sanyi, who was standing next to them, also saw it, and gently squeezed her hand. When she turned her head and looked over, he smiled and said,

"Now that my mother agrees to our relationship, we are closer to our goal and don't need to envy others."

Deng Xiaoqi lowered her head and sighed softly.

"I just don't know how my uncle would react. I don't think he has a good impression of me."

"No, my dad is on my side. I haven't called him yet, so I'll talk to him."

Qian Sanyi was reminded that his parents' divorce affected not only his mother but his father as well.

The phone was quickly connected. The voice on the other end was a bit noisy, and Qian Yukun's voice was a bit loud.
"Hey, what's wrong, Trinity?"

"I'm fine, are you busy now?"

Qian Yukun looked at the people at the table and spoke directly to his phone without getting up.

“It’s ok, I’m done with it.”

After hesitating for a while, Qian Sanyi spoke
"Dad, I already know that you and my mom are divorced. I found out about it myself. I wanted to talk to you about it, but I was afraid that you might be upset. But now it seems that's not necessary."

Qian Yukun's smile faded slightly, and his tone became a little more serious.
"I'm glad you have this intention. Your mother and I have no conflicts. We are just simply not suitable for each other. Breaking up is good for both of us. I hope it doesn't affect you. Don't tell your grandfather about this for the time being. He is busy with his own art exhibition recently and is in a good mood."

"Hmm? Is Grandpa's art exhibition going to start?"

Qian Sanyi became slightly interested. He had never seen his grandfather's painting exhibition. At this time, a woman's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Then this exhibition will depend on you all. Let's celebrate the success of this exhibition in advance."

Deng Xiaoqi immediately recognized her mother's voice and quietly told Qian Sanyi. Qian Sanyi was a little surprised and asked directly.

"Dad? You're with Xiaoqi's mom?"

"Hmm? You heard it, right? You know, an art exhibition is beyond the capabilities of your father and me. We need professionals to do it. Xiaoqi's mother knows a lot of people, so we asked her for help. Now it seems to be working well."

Qian Yukun glanced at Deng Xinhua, raised his glass and toasted her from a distance, without putting down the phone in his hand.

Qian Sanyi felt that the good relationship between his father and Deng Xiaoqi's mother was good news, but the phone fell silent for a moment, and he really didn't know what to say. Qian Yukun smiled, feeling that this scene was a little familiar, and spoke directly.

"Then I'll hang up first, I'm about to finish here."

"Well, okay, drink less and don't drive at night"

"Okay, okay, hang up."

Qian Sanyi followed Qian Yukun's words, hung up the phone, turned around and looked at Deng Xiaoqi who was staring at him. Her big eyes were full of spirit, as if she wanted to see something from Qian Sanyi's face.

Deng Xiaoqi looked at him with a burning feeling in his heart, so Qian Sanyi explained

"Auntie is helping my grandfather organize an art exhibition. It looks like the progress is good. At least my dad treats her well."

This is good news. At least his father is not so resistant to Deng Xiaoqi. Qian Sanyi thought so, but Deng Xiaoqi thought a little too much and frowned slightly, but soon relaxed.

Smile on your face
"It's good enough that I can help you. Let's go back. It's getting dark and mosquitoes are biting me already."

"Then go back. My mother made some soup today. I'll bring you one later."

"Yeah, okay."

Qian Yukun, who hung up the phone, was in a good mood. After the drinking session, Deng Xinhua came over and asked him in a low voice:

"Was that a call from Trinity just now?"

Qian Yukun was slightly dissatisfied with Deng Xinhua's intimate attitude. He frowned and moved away from her. However, thinking of the harm his son had caused to the other's daughter, he became a little more polite and nodded.
"Well, this kid guessed about the divorce and came to comfort me."

When Qian Yukun mentioned this, he felt better. Deng Xinhua was a little surprised and opened his eyes wide.
"divorce."

"There's nothing to hide. I've been in name only for a long time. You should have seen my other side too."

Deng Xinhua nodded

“I have seen it, but I think.”

"I know, you want to say that Lili is not as pretty and elegant as Pei Yin, right?"

Seeing that Deng Xinhua didn't say anything and looked a little embarrassed, Qian Yukun didn't care at all.

"I am a vulgar person myself, I like vulgar things. Pei Yin is too elegant. We can't get along well, so it's a good thing to separate. We were brought together by our families in the first place, and there is no emotional foundation."

Seeing the driver driving the car over, Qian Yukun was in a good mood and invited Deng Xinhua
"Let me give you a ride. It's probably not safe for a woman like you."

"Thank you, Mr. Qian."

Deng Xinhua just took advantage of the situation. Her previous backer had fallen, and now she had a chance to find a new backer. Of course, she had to grab it tightly. Besides, this guy would not have any ideas about his son's girlfriend.

In the enclosed space of the car, the smell of Deng Xinhua's perfume became very obvious. Qian Yukun leaned back in the seat with his eyes closed. The quieter the car was, the more obvious the smell of perfume became.

The taste is not as clear as Pei Yin's, nor as strong as Lili's. Instead, it is light and has a long aftertaste.

The vehicle quickly drove to the gate of a high-end apartment complex. Deng Xinhua got out of the car and greeted Qian Yukun.

Qian Yukun looked at this community with some surprise and asked Deng Xinhua:

"Don't you live with your daughter?"

Deng Xinhua showed a slightly bitter smile and shook his head.

"Mr. Qian, you know what kind of job I do, so it's better for us to live separately. Well, it's getting late, Mr. Qian, you should go back and get some rest."

Deng Xinhua waved his hand and walked into the community swayingly.

Qian Yukun looked at her back with no change in expression. He signaled the driver to go home and continued to sober up with his eyes closed.

Back at her villa, Lili came up to him eagerly, handed him slippers and took his coat. While Qian Yukun was still dazed, she asked him the question she wanted to know most.
"You have divorced that old woman, right? When are we going to get the marriage certificate?"

Qian Yukun paused as he stood up and went upstairs, looking back at the woman in front of him who was already in her thirties with dissatisfaction.
"Be a little more respectful, she is my son's mother."

Lili's heart skipped a beat, but she still managed a smile.

"I'm in a hurry, right? How about we go get the certificate tomorrow?"

"Let's talk about it later. I just got my divorce certificate from the head of the Civil Affairs Bureau today and I'm getting married tomorrow. Do I still have the face I want?"

After saying that, Qian Yukun went back to his room upstairs without even looking at the woman's expression.

(End of this chapter)