Naturally, the flour factory’s cafeteria was also quite large.
Although it was already past mealtime, there were always some workers who, for various reasons, came to eat later than others.
Even at this hour, there was still food available in the cafeteria, and people were still sitting and eating.
When Qin Yu and Qin Wang walked in together, no one found it surprising.
This kind of situation had happened quite often before.
However, when they saw Su Qinghe following beside them, quite a few people showed curious expressions.
When Qin Yu was getting his meal, the serving aunt couldn’t help but ask, “Factory Director, who is that young girl?”
“That’s my wife!”
“What?” the aunt was stunned.
Their factory director had a wife? When did that happen? Why had they never heard about it before?
While they were talking, everyone around them was straining to listen.
Hearing their conversation, all of them showed shocked expressions.
Qin Yu hadn’t intended to hide it anyway, so he took the opportunity to introduce her.
“I registered my marriage yesterday. This is my wife, Comrade Su Qinghe. Although we’re not planning to hold a wedding for now, there will definitely be wedding candies for everyone.”
Su Qinghe also smiled and said, “I’ll bring them tomorrow!”
Although she had never been married before, she had attended weddings.
Every time she went to a wedding, she would receive wedding candies when leaving.
Some were packed in boxes, others in small mesh bags, and inside there were not only sweets but also peanuts, melon seeds, and chocolates.
The conditions here were not as good as in her previous world, so chocolate wasn’t necessary—just some peanuts, melon seeds, and a couple of fruit candies would do.
She planned to ask how many people needed them and prepare everything in the afternoon.
She would buy some from the department store and also get some from her system space.
While she was thinking about this, all the workers around were staring at her.
Their gazes carried curiosity, scrutiny, and interest.
Su Qinghe didn’t mind these looks.
Curiosity was something everyone had.
Not to mention that Qin Yu was the factory director—he suddenly got married, and his wife was a young and beautiful girl. Anyone would take a few extra glances.
At first, Qin Yu was worried she might feel uncomfortable being stared at like this.
But seeing her calm and composed expression, as if she didn’t mind at all, he gradually relaxed.
Qin Yu ate quickly. In just a few minutes, he finished all the rice and dishes in his lunch box.
He went to the sink to wash his lunch box thoroughly before calling Su Qinghe and Qin Wang to leave together.
Just as the three of them left the cafeteria, discussions broke out inside.
“I can’t believe it—the factory director is actually married!”
“What’s so surprising? He’s already thirty. If he didn’t get married, he’d really become an old bachelor!”
“Exactly. Look at the men in our factory—at thirty, they already have several kids.”
“But honestly, the factory director is impressive. Look at his wife—she’s so young and beautiful. She can’t even be twenty, right?”
“Didn’t Qin Wang always refuse to let the factory director get married? Why did he agree this time?”
While they were talking, they didn’t bother lowering their voices—they were quite loud.
Even though Su Qinghe had already left the cafeteria, she could still hear some of it.
Of course, Qin Yu heard it too. He looked at her and said, “Don’t take their words to heart. They’re just curious, there’s no ill intent.”
Su Qinghe smiled and nodded. “I know. I won’t mind.”
This is nothing at all.
In her previous life, in the era of the internet, any piece of news could be posted online in seconds and endlessly discussed by countless strangers.
Compared to that, these few comments meant nothing to her.
Seeing that she truly didn’t care, Qin Yu finally felt relieved and liked her even more.
The three of them walked to the office building. Qin Yu stopped.
“I still have work this afternoon—”
“I know!” Su Qinghe quickly said. “You work hard. I’ll go back and buy some melon seeds, peanuts, and candy to prepare for tomorrow. When you come, bring them to share with your colleagues. How many sets do you think we need?”
After thinking for a moment, Qin Yu said, “Let’s prepare fifty sets. It doesn’t need to be too much in each; everyone won’t be picky. Just a gesture is enough.”
“I understand!” Su Qinghe nodded. “Leave it to me. Don’t worry.”
She got on her bicycle and said to Qin Wang, “Qin Wang, get on. We’re leaving!”
Qin Wang waved at Qin Yu. “Goodbye, Dad!”
“Go on. Listen to your mom.”
Qin Yu said it naturally.
Qin Wang frowned slightly.
Su Qinghe immediately corrected him. “Stepmother!”
Without waiting for Qin Yu to react, she rode off on the bicycle.
The bicycle was much faster than walking on foot.
A few pushes on the pedals and they were already far away.
The wind blowing toward them also helped disperse some of the summer afternoon heat.
She took Qin Wang and visited several supply stores before finally buying a large amount of melon seeds, peanuts, and candy, as well as fifty sheets of kraft paper.
When they got home, Qin Wang got off the back of the bicycle and looked at her with some hesitation.
“Do you need my help?”
Of course not!
If he were here, how could she take items from her system space?
But since the child was offering to help, refusing outright didn’t seem good either.
While she was still hesitating, Qin Wang said, “Never mind then. I’m going back to my room.”
“……”
She hadn’t even said anything yet!
Maybe she should just let him help after all.
It wouldn’t be good to discourage a child’s enthusiasm.
Just as she was about to speak, the system’s familiar voice rang out.
[Congratulations to the host for completing the hidden task: suppressing the male lead’s initiative. Reward: 100 growth points.]
“!!!”
This system really isn’t human!
If she followed its methods of “raising” him, what kind of male lead would he even become?!
She immediately called out to Qin Wang, “Who said you don’t need to help! If you don’t help me, I’ll be busy forever!”
Qin Wang stopped, but when he turned around, his expression was still as proud as ever.
“You were the one who asked me to help.”
“Yes!” Su Qinghe tried not to laugh. “I’m the one who asked you.”
The two of them went into the living room. She placed the candies and kraft paper down.
“I’m going into the room to get two baskets to pour the melon seeds and peanuts into.”
Without waiting for him to respond, she went into the west room.
The moment she closed the door, she immediately opened the system shop and quickly bought two jin of melon seeds and two jin of peanuts, mixing them together with the rest.
Visually, there was a bit more now—but it didn’t matter.
There was no scale anyway, and what could a child like Qin Wang possibly notice?