Chapter 93: Absolutely No Dating!

After taking care of website matters and quitting the strange QQ group, Jiang Qin felt a bit hungry so he opened the door and asked his mom for food.

Yuan Youqin glanced at the time and realized it was indeed dinner time, so she went into the kitchen and whipped up a dish of scrambled eggs with garlic scapes, a dish of spicy sour shredded potatoes, and two cold steamed buns.

“At the start of the holiday I could still request dishes, the difference is too huge,” Jiang Qin protested.

Jiang Zhenghong brought over chopsticks and handed them to Jiang Qin, “You dare complain about the food my wife makes? You’re not hungry enough. If you’ve got the ability, go find someone who can cook for you.”

“…”

Jiang Zhenghong said that to show loyalty to Yuan Youqin, but to Jiang Qin’s ears, it was a different story, “Dad, let me give you a fair warning. I might never date. You two better not urge me about it later.”

“Yes, studying is more important. Your thinking is correct. Finishing your education is the priority,” Jiang Zhenghong felt his son was only eighteen, too young to discuss such matters.

“No, I mean I won’t date my entire life.”

Yuan Youqin brought out the congee, “Writing love letters in high school but not dating, you expect me to believe that?”

“That was youthful indiscretion. I’ve figured it out now. Everything is fake, only money is real,” Jiang Qin stated firmly.

“Son, what exactly have you been learning in university?”

“I studied finance.”

“What else?”

“A little bit of foot massage. A little.”

Jiang Zhenghong coughed, “You don’t need to declare your resolve here. You’re a university student now. If you want to date, we won’t excessively interfere.”

Jiang Qin couldn’t help sitting up straight, “Dad, if given a choice, would you pick an interesting soul or a good-looking face?”

“I pick your mom.”

“I’m serious. Can you not always look at Mom’s expression?”

“I still pick your mom.”

Jiang Zhenghong had been through a lifetime of experiences. He knew how to maintain family harmony. Want to hear a different answer? Not a chance! This was an ability honed through the long years of marriage, even tougher than armor!

Yuan Youqin had also heard it her whole life. She could recite Old Jiang’s moves backwards. She had no reaction at all but frowned at Jiang Qin, “Jiang Qin, what’s an interesting soul, what’s a good-looking face?”

“An interesting soul is 200 plus pounds. A good-looking face wants a car and house. Mom, which do you want me to pick?” Jiang Qin threw the question back at her.

Yuan Youqin furrowed her brows and thought carefully, “Aren’t there any with an interesting soul that are good-looking, don’t want a car or house, and are gentle?”

“No, but there are plenty of interesting souls over 200 pounds that also want a car and house.”

After hearing this, Yuan Youqin exchanged a glance with Jiang Zhenghong, feeling their son’s thinking seemed a bit off, sounding too pessimistic, “Jiang Qin, your dad and I sent you out to study to make you ambitious. Don’t let your mind wander at school.”

“It’s fine, I just like to ponder randomly. I won’t ponder anymore,” Jiang Qin knew his parents were about to worry again so he quickly ended the topic.

“No, Jiang Qin, tell the truth. What are you really thinking?”

Jiang Qin fell silent for a moment, “I’m just thinking, if I stay single my whole life, you two won’t need to pay a 300,000 yuan dowry or prepare a house for me. Wouldn’t that be nice and easy.”

Jiang Zhenghong’s face darkened, “That’d be great. I wouldn’t have the face to see the Jiang family ancestors even after I die.”

Yuan Youqin suddenly stood up, took out a bank book from the room and slapped it on the table, “I won’t say much but I’ll lay it out for you today. We have savings. It’s not a lot but your dad and I can still earn money. Stop harping on money all the time!”

“Mom, I’m not talking about money. I just want to tell you my future plans in advance.”

Jiang Qin ate a bite of the shredded potato. It tasted quite good. Feng Nanshu would probably like this flavor. But it was already the 5th and she still hadn’t returned from Shanghai. She probably wouldn’t get a chance to eat it.

After dinner, Yuan Youqin returned to the bedroom and nudged Jiang Zhenghong with her elbow, lowering her voice, “Is his living expense too little?”

“Hm? You’re going to raise my allowance?” Jiang Zhenghong’s eyes shone.

“I’m talking about Jiang Qin’s living expenses!”

Jiang Zhenghong’s old face fell but he still thought about it seriously, “500 a month really isn’t much. Old Hu’s daughter is a junior this year. She gets over 800 a month and still often asks home for money to buy clothes.”

Yuan Youqin pondered for a while then made a decision, “Then we’ll give him 800 from now on.”

“…”

Jiang Zhenghong froze for a moment. His gaze suddenly turned stern, “Wife, there’s something I want to tell you. Actually, I’ve also always been pessimistic.”

“Get out of here. Hurry and wash your feet and sleep. Reading the newspaper all day, acting like a diplomat. Haven’t seen any major events needing your input.” Yuan Youqin coldly retorted.

Early the next morning, Jiang Qin got dressed and went out. He first bought a wool coat at the mall then went to Taoxuan House to buy a tea set.

The wool coat was something his mom had wanted for a long time. The tea set was something his dad had wanted to replace for a while. But if you give them money, they definitely won’t use it. They’d rather secretly save it. So Jiang Qin simply bought them himself and tore up the receipts. No refunds now. Use it or lose it.

In the evening, Jiang Qin brought two bags home. Before he could even change his shoes, his parents pulled him to the sofa.

“Jiang Qin, your dad and I discussed and plan to raise your living expenses to 800.”

Jiang Qin looked bewildered, “Did you discuss raising my living expenses with me? I don’t agree!”

“??????”

Jiang Zhenghong gave his son a look. If you don’t agree, you can give it to your dad, “If we say it’s raised, it’s raised!”

Yuan Youqin made the decision and didn’t allow anyone to refute it, “800 is 800. However you spend it, as long as you don’t do bad things and study well, it’s fine.”

“Alright then.” Jiang Qin took the 800 yuan and handed over the bags.

“What’s this?”

“Gifts for you two.”

Yuan Youqin and Jiang Zhenghong took it and glanced inside. Their faces instantly changed, “Where did you get the money to buy these?”

“I work part-time as a boss in university.”

Jiang Qin said the words “boss” more quietly, planning to let his parents gradually accept this fact, taking it step by step.

Sure enough, the couple didn’t pay attention to the word “boss” and focused on “part-time”.

“Part-time? So you’re not short of money?”

“It’s alright. I can still afford a discounted wool coat and discounted tea set.” Jiang Qin deliberately added the word “discounted”.

Yuan Youqin looked at her dog son suspiciously, “Then what was the point of you saying so much last night?”

“The point is I won’t date and very possibly never will. You two better get used to it in advance, in case you can’t accept it later. And I mean what I say. You’d best treat it as a serious matter.”

After saying this, Jiang Qin took out his suddenly vibrating phone from his pocket. Glancing at QQ, he saw the little rich girl’s avatar jumping. He couldn’t help the corners of his mouth rising, a hint of delight flashing through his eyes.

“I mean what I say. Absolutely no dating!”

Jiang Qin repeated and then took his phone and returned to his room, leaving his parents dumbfounded.

“Is he… dating?” Yuan Youqin looked back at Jiang Zhenghong.

Jiang Zhenghong was also a bit stunned, “Don’t know, but that expression just now seemed a bit like it.”