Chapter 238: 238 One 'exam' becomes 'official', future prospects like brocade

238 One 'exam' becomes 'official', future prospects like brocade.

The exit of the Nan Cheng office.

Xie Shiyu's car was parked there, but he had already gotten out.

He held a bouquet of sunflowers and champagne roses intertwined.

Seeing her run out, he smiled and went up to meet her, saying, "Slow down, it's dark, there are no streetlights in the alley."

Tushan Jiu tiptoed, wrapped her arms around Xie Shiyu's neck, pulled his head down a bit, kissed his lips, her eyes curved, voice cheerful: "Xie Shiyu, I passed the exam, now I'm responding to your morning blessing!"

Xie Shiyu held the flowers in one hand, her waist in the other, praising: "Congratulations, Jiujiu, let's go celebrate, I've booked Xu Ji Restaurant, you said yesterday you wanted to try their dishes, Mom and Dad and Grandpa have already set out."

"Alright, let's go, don't make Grandpa wait." Tushan Jiu stood ready, took the flowers from her hand, and held them in her arms.

Xie Shiyu lowered his head and kissed her forehead, preparing to open the car door for her.

Suddenly, a "huh~" sound appeared.

Xie Shiyu and Tushan Jiu turned their heads to look.

It turned out to be Wang Dongqing and the two others who had also come out.

Xie Shiyu tilted his head and asked the three of them, "We happen to be going to celebrate, would you three like to join?"

The three shook their heads in unison, Wang Dongqing said, "Thanks, today's first gathering is a closed-door family celebration, let's make another plan another day."

Tushan Jiu and Xie Shiyu both looked toward Xiang Yichu.

Xiang Yichu pointed to a car not far away, saying, "I still have my grandmother in Nan Cheng; she's an ordinary person, unaware of what I do. I told them I found a job, a state institution, a civil servant position; she's overjoyed, and tonight she said she'd prepare a whole table of dishes for me."

Back when his mother married his father, she also concealed their occupations from the family.

After all, the corpse‑driving profession is something ordinary people can't accept.

However, after she gave birth to him, she passed away not long afterward.

None of them are pretentious; knowing Xiang Yichu had a place to go, they parted ways.

Today they will definitely drink, so Xie Shiyu didn't drive.

When the two arrived at Xu Ji, the Xie family had already all gathered; today another person also came, namely Fang Qingyi.

Two months ago, Fang Qingyi had already been brought home once by Xie Jingting.

Tushan Jiu also gave a formal 'meeting gift'—a peace buckle identical to Xie Jingting's, for peace and safety.

As soon as they entered the private room, there was the familiar 'bang' sound.

A ribbon was hung on Tushan Jiu's head.

Inside the private room sounded, one after another: "Congratulations, little Jiu/sister‑in‑law, on your exam success!"

Xie Shiyu also pushed over a large cake, with candles inserted, bearing the words: "One 'exam' becomes 'official', future prospects like brocade."

"Congratulations, Jiujiu, our Jiujiu is amazing."

Tushan Jiu smiled and said, "Thank you everyone, I'm also very happy!"

She likes this direct expression of emotion.

She bent over, blew out the candles, gave everyone a slice of cake, and dabbed a bit of cake on the noses of Xie Jingzhou, Xie Jingting, and Fang Qingyi, wishing them academic progress next term.

After marking the three, Tushan Jiu turned around and saw Xie Shiyu staring at her finger.

For no particular reason, that one glance made her understand him.

Then she also reached out and dabbed his nose, saying, "Come, share the joy, and also wish my fiancé career success, earning lots of money every day for us to spend!"

Xie Shiyu satisfiedly raised the corners of his mouth.

Instantly laughter filled the private room; several elders laughed at Xie Shiyu's childishness.

Having fallen in love, he instead showed behavior appropriate to his age in some aspects.

But this is fine; otherwise life would be too monotonous.

Xie Jingting opened champagne, Xie Jingzhou opened baijiu.

Xie Shiyu leaned close to Tushan Jiu's ear and said, "Drink a little less, there's another round later."

Tushan Jiu tilted her head to look at him, naturally understanding what he meant.

She laughed, scratched his palm, winked at him, and said, "Thank you, Xie Shiyu, I love you."

Xie Shiyu turned his hand to hold hers, taking the opportunity to say, "How about something practical?"

Tushan Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, generously promising, "Later, when we get home!"

"Oh dear, big brother, sister‑in‑law, stop whispering—come, let's raise our glasses, congratulations again, sister‑in‑law!"

"Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

Originally they still wanted to go back to ask for a reward, but Tushan Jiu drank two rounds and got drunk.

This time she didn't bother Xie Shiyu, because she drank until she fell asleep.

Xie Shiyu first said goodbye to everyone from the Tushan family, then carried Tushan Jiu away.

Actually Xie Shiyu also drank quite a bit, but he usually sobers up quickly, giving the impression of being able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk.

Tushan Jiu slept soundly.

When she opened her eyes again, it was morning of the next day.

Her dress had been changed into a nightgown, presumably by Xie Shiyu.

Over the past six months, they haven't been stagnant.

From when she came down the mountain until now, it's been about a year and a half, and the two have had several close calls where they almost crossed the line.

They've done quite a few things, but just never went all the way.

Changing clothes and such is naturally nothing to make a fuss about.

After getting up, she meditated for a while, then checked her phone messages.

The four-person small group was quiet; they likely drank quite a bit last night.

Tushan Jiu opened the messages sent by others.

Old Xu, Lin Xiu'er, Zhou Yilan, Chen Rang, Liu Li, Qian Hu, and other familiar people from the office all sent her congratulatory messages.

She replied to each one.

Now Lin Xiu'er and Chen Rang have both been promoted.

They are all from the Inspection Group.

One could say they are the leaders of their small group.

If they have any improper conduct or violate regulations, naturally someone is overseeing them.

Moreover, they are also responsible for recording their 'performance'.

However, it's not just managing them, but all the small groups in the entire office.

After replying to their messages, Tushan Jiu went to take a shower, change clothes, and go downstairs to eat breakfast.

Today she didn't go out, because the Hao family still needs to come take another measurement.

Last time she didn't go to Yicheng to collect two accounts; the Hao family's payment was for an embroidered wedding dress and wedding attire.

Xie Shiyu has been preparing their wedding arrangements.

Her birthday is the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which corresponds to October 29 this year.

When that day comes, they plan to first go obtain the certificate.

All remaining heaven-worship ceremonies are scheduled for the wedding day.

Tushan Jiu calculated the date: it is the first day of the lunar new year.

That day marks the beginning of a new cycle, all things renewed, energies mingling, deep blessings; it is an auspicious day on the ecliptic, with auspicious deities protecting, making it very suitable for marriage.

Moreover, on the first day of the year, offering to all gods, divine light shining everywhere, it is also suitable to announce to heaven and earth and the Six Realms.

The Xie family also thought this day was very good, so everyone set that date and also began early to discuss the style of the wedding invitations.

They all prepared to write the wedding invitations by hand, thus showing how much they value this wedding.