Chapter 77: Inviting Guests and Buying a Computer (Part 2)

  Just as we were at a loss, my mother even suggested that my father or uncle find someone who understands to come and buy it for us next time. My cousin and I still looked at those computers with a reluctant feeling, as if the cooked duck was about to fly away, taking three steps back.

  Suddenly it seemed like someone was calling me, not just once, and it sounded like Xuan Yuan's voice. I nudged my brother and said, "Brother, I think I heard someone call me, did you hear it too? Or am I hallucinating?"

  He shook his head and said, "I don't know, I wasn't paying attention just now, and the market isn't that quiet either." Forget it, I asked in vain. It's probably me who misheard. Xuan Yuan Chen is still living a carefree life in B city, how would he think of me? Not to mention calling out my name. Only someone as emotional and righteous as me would occasionally think of him. I admit I'm indignant, but what's the reason for this? Even I don't understand it myself. Besides, if someone calls me, watch me walk even further forward and call out even louder!

  Just as I was thinking, a person appeared in front of me. Isn't this Ding Beicheng, Xuan Yuan Chen's brother? Could it be that the one just now was really Xuan Yuan Chen? I quickly looked around Ding Beicheng and then turned back to look again. There wasn't even half a shadow of Xuan Yuan Chen. Several people were standing next to Ding Beicheng, wearing suits and ties, looking like high-level white-collar workers. What are they doing here, conducting research?

  Ding Bei Cheng saw me looking around and had a puzzled expression, first greeted my mom and then knocked on my head, saying: "Little chili pepper, long time no see! What's wrong? Why do you look like you're not in good spirits?"

  I waved my hand and said, "Don't knock on my head, it'll make me stupid. I'm in good spirits, but I don't want to leave. I want to buy a computer, but I don't know which brand is good, so I can only go back. It's like the chicken leg is right in front of me, but I can only smell the aroma and not eat it. How can you make my mood better?" Maybe because I thought of Xuan Yuan Chen earlier. [Yu Yu felt a little uncomfortable in her heart, and had a bit of resentment towards Ding Bei Cheng, even omitting the usual "Bei Cheng Ge".

  Ding Bei Cheng smiled and said, "Okay, okay. I won't hit your head and make you stupid, how could I afford to? And how could the top female student from our city's junior high school be made stupid by me so easily?" As he spoke, his eyes looked past my back. I turned around, but it was just people coming and going, nothing special. I really don't know what he's looking at.

  "I thought it was something big, but it's actually such a small thing? Why didn't you find me? I, Ding Bei Cheng, can definitely help you solve this." As he spoke, Ding Bei Cheng walked over to the computer, and of course, the group of high-level executives followed closely behind him, not leaving his side for an inch. It seemed like Ding Bei Cheng might issue orders at any moment.

  Ding Bei Cheng suddenly said, "Manager Qian, has your computer research department's report been completed? Then please explain to this young lady the pros and cons of these computers. You must make sure she leaves satisfied. And Manager Wang from the marketing department, I don't need to teach you how to calculate the cost of this computer, do I?"

  I only just realized that Ding Bei Cheng wasn't here to investigate, but to inspect. Suddenly it dawned on me that Ding Mei also has the character "Ding" in her name, could it be that this is a business of the Ding family? Before my rebirth, I had read in the newspaper about Ding Mei, saying she was from a family enterprise, and wasn't the CEO precisely Ding Bei Cheng? So it really wasn't just my imagination after all. No wonder when I first heard the name Ding Bei Cheng, it sounded familiar. Alright, I've been stimulated again by Hua Liuli.

  Ding Beicheng nodded and gave an order, those executives kept saying yes, and that manager immediately walked over with a smile on his face to introduce us to the pros and cons of various computers, asking what we planned to use them for. He asked very detailed questions. Ding Beicheng also accompanied me all the way, making me feel a bit embarrassed. My mom's eyes told me she was also a bit uncomfortable, but since Brother Beicheng was so enthusiastic, it wasn't good to refuse.

  When the store manager introduced me, as a girl's sixth sense, I always felt like someone was watching me, but every time I turned around, there was nothing. The only time I inadvertently turned around, I was sure I wasn't seeing things, and that figure seemed to be Xuan Yuan Chen's figure, but this didn't make sense either. With a hint of doubt, until the end when we finally bought the computer and accessories like speakers and cameras, my mom went to pay while I casually said: "Bei Cheng Ge, thank you so much today! If it wasn't for you, we really wouldn't have been able to buy the computer and head home so quickly. By the way, earlier when you were talking, it seemed like you're pretty knowledgeable about computers too, did you and Xuan Yuan Chen use computers a long time ago?"

  "Haha, little chili pepper, no need to thank me, it's just a small thing. But you're not really asking about the computer, are you? You're actually asking about my younger cousin, and then you'll ask if he's back yet, right?"

  He hit the nail on my mind, and I couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, saying: "No way, I don't care what you want to say." "Okay okay, Little Chili doesn't want to ask, it's me who wants to say, isn't that right? My cousin... hasn't come back yet, maybe he'll be back in a while." I felt like he was just about to say he was coming back, why did he suddenly change his words.

  After my mom paid the money and came back, she kept thanking Ding Bei Cheng. It turned out that earlier Ding Bei Cheng said "cost" referred to giving us a friendly price, so now I owe Xuan Yuan Chen another favor. Xuan Yuan Chen, you must come back, I don't want to owe you a favor, I will repay you double. The thing is, it seems I neglected the fact that it was Ding Bei Cheng who helped me. At Ding Mei Electric Appliance Store, there was a special person who delivered our computer back home and even helped us get everything settled in a very considerate manner. Since before coming back Ding Bei Cheng had already reminded me to go to China Telecom to activate my internet, now I can finally surf the web, it's simply too awesome!

  On the other side, Ding Beicheng saw Nan Xiuxiu and three others walking away.

  What the heck is going on?!

  Xuanyuan Chen walked out from the south, it's really Xuanyuan Chen. I told you, how could Nanxiangxian be mistaken? This is hindsight, haha! "Cousin, I really don't understand you, since the exam, you've become a bit abnormal, what happened? You clearly want to see Xiaola Jiao, but you're hiding and sneaking around, can't you just say it straightforwardly? Do you feel comfortable only when you're hiding?"

  Xuanyuan said coldly: "I understand what you're saying, but my situation is complicated. You don't understand it, and even if you did, there's no way you could help me."

  "Cousin, I'm getting anxious for you. How would you know that I don't understand if you don't say anything? I can't help you, do I really have to be like your aunt and uncle and force you to see a psychologist?"

  "I don't have a mental illness, or should I tell you about your behavior and actions that show what's wrong with your mind?"

  "Alright, alright, I won't bother you anymore. I know you've read a lot about psychology and your skills are comparable to those of a psychologist, but haven't you heard that doctors can't cure themselves? And besides, you're not one."

  Xuanyuan Chen fell silent again. Ding Bei shook his head, "Let's go, we still have the second and first floors to inspect."

  Another day passed, it was a good day as my grandma said, where everything goes well. My parents and uncle invited some relatives and friends who all cared about me before and after the exam. They booked six tables at Yiran Hotel. During the banquet, many people praised my parents for raising a good daughter and my uncle for raising a good son. Of course, they couldn't help but gossip behind his back that it's not easy for a single father to raise a son, but now his career is taking off and looks very promising.

  Most are words of praise, but there are a few sour remarks. However, being envied can only prove that you have strength; if no one envies you, it's because you're not capable.

  My older sister gave me a small teddy bear pillow, I really like it. Unfortunately, Yang Chao didn't come, it turns out that my sister still hasn't dared to let her parents know about her relationship. It's also true that with the current conditions of Yang Chao's family, his mother would definitely be extremely opposed if she knew. If she found out, who knows how much trouble there would be? But as they say, paper can't wrap up fire, after his mom finds out, there will definitely be a storm waiting for my sister and Yang Chao.

  Yuanyuan sister and Lingling sister just meant to send me a beautiful notebook, it's indeed the same relationship as in the past life, but having is better than not having.

  Zhang Jing and Wang Xiao Xiao are so loving, they unexpectedly sent me a big bag of food at the same time. Even if my zodiac sign is ranked first in eating, I admit that I am a foodie, but it's not that serious, right? Eh, all I can say is that these two don't understand me very well, or maybe they are just like me, also foodies! What do you guys think? Let's talk about this later. And unexpectedly, Xun Gege also followed Xiao Xiao to send me food, it really surprised me!

  Wang Zhi and Jin Tian said they are younger than me, so they didn't give gifts. Third Aunt and Fourth Aunt also said this is the way it should be, but as their older sister in the future, I should give them gifts instead. Wang Zhi will be entering junior high next year, who knows if she'll even get into No. 1 Middle School? Ugh, with Third Aunt's overindulgence, how can she possibly get into No. 1 Middle School? At such a young age, she's already talking about romance... following the trajectory of her previous life, it's likely she'll only barely make it into No. 4 Middle School and still come crying to her mom for help. Which family doesn't have some annoying issues? It's just that sometimes helping others can be more of a hindrance than a help, but those are stories for another time.

  Today, as the absolute heroine, I must give a toast to all the uncles and aunts. Although I'm underage and only drinking orange juice, when elders want to congratulate you, how can you not drink? Come what may, it's just that I really like drinking orange juice too. After drinking too much, I feel bloated and want to go out for some fresh air.

  It's okay, after all, among our relatives and friends' children, my cousin and I were the first to be admitted to No. 1 Middle School, and not everyone can get in.