area51novel Chapter 333: Quarrel over rent
Chapter 333: Quarrel over rent
"Really? Thank you for the compliment." Tong Wenjie smiled slightly. Her smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, which could instantly dispel the haze in people's hearts. "I dressed up specially today because I have good news to share with you."
"Oh? What good news?" Zhang Jianjun asked curiously as he brought out two cups of freshly brewed tea from the kitchen. He stood aside, his eyes gently falling on Tong Wenjie, and he couldn't help but secretly admire her beauty and temperament.
"I got a promotion!" Tong Wenjie said excitedly, with excitement in her eyes. "The company decided to appoint me as the head of the marketing department. This is a brand new challenge and an important breakthrough in my career."
"Great, Wenjie! This is really good news!" Song Qian hugged Tong Wenjie excitedly, and they both jumped for joy. "I knew that with your ability and hard work, you would succeed sooner or later!"
"Thank you for your encouragement and support." Tong Wenjie looked at her two friends with gratitude. "Without your company and help, I might not have found the direction so quickly. It's great to have you."
Zhang Jianjun patted Tong Wenjie's shoulder gently and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Wenjie. The marketing department will be busy in the future. Remember to take good care of yourself and don't overwork yourself."
"I will, Jianjun. You too, no matter how busy you are at work, you must make sure to rest." Tong Wenjie responded, her eyes full of concern and gratitude for Zhang Jianjun.
At dinner time, the three of them sat around the dining table, enjoying the delicacies Song Qian had carefully prepared. The table was filled with delicious dishes, including Zhang Jianjun's favorite braised pork and Tong Wenjie's favorite steamed fish. With the company of food and friendship, they talked about everything and laughed constantly.
After dinner, Zhang Jianjun suggested that they go for a walk in a nearby park to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the night. The three of them strolled along the path in the park, with the breeze blowing on their faces and the fragrance of flowers. The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on them, adding a bit of romance and mystery to this warm scene.
"Wenjie, what are your future plans?" Zhang Jianjun suddenly asked. He wanted to know what kind of visions and expectations this new friend had for the future.
"I hope to achieve results in my new position and create more value for the company." Tong Wenjie answered seriously, "At the same time, I also hope to continue to improve my abilities, constantly challenge myself, and realize more possibilities."
"You have a good idea, Wenjie." Song Qian encouraged, "As long as you maintain this passion and work hard, I believe you will be able to realize your dream."
"Yes, Wenjie." Zhang Jianjun also echoed, "No matter what difficulties and challenges you encounter in the future, remember that you still have us two friends. We will always support you and accompany you through every stage."
Tong Wenjie looked at her two friends with tears in her eyes. "Thank you, it's great to have you," she said softly, her heart filled with gratitude and warmth.
As the night deepened, the three of them reluctantly said goodbye. On the way home, Tong Wenjie felt particularly happy. She knew that no matter how long and difficult the road ahead was, as long as she had these sincere friends by her side, she would have the courage to face everything. And this friendship would become one of the most precious treasures in her life.
When Fang Yuan learned about Tong Wenjie renting a house, he was very unhappy. His brows were furrowed and his tone unconsciously became heavier. "How can you rent a house in Shuxiang Yayuan? The rent there is so expensive, how can we afford it!" Tong Wenjie was unhappy when she heard this and retorted: "What do you know? That place is a school district house. It will be so convenient for Fang Yifan to go to school in the future!" She felt that she did this for the good of her child, but she didn't expect Fang Yuan not to understand.
However, Fang Yuan disagreed with Tong Wenjie's view. He thought that you can go to school anywhere and there is no need to go to that expensive place. He frowned and said with some dissatisfaction: "Why do you have to go there when you can't go to school anywhere?" Tong Wenjie was very emotional when she heard this and said loudly: "Fang Yuan, don't be ungrateful. I am doing this for this family, right?" She felt that her efforts and contributions were not recognized as they should be, and she felt aggrieved and helpless.
As soon as Tong Wenjie finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere at the table instantly became tense. Fang Yuan looked at his wife's eyes, which were slightly red with excitement, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He understood that everything Tong Wenjie did was out of love and responsibility for this family, but her unquestionable tone and attitude made him feel a little bit of bitterness of being ignored and not understood.
"Wenjie, listen to me." Fang Yuan took a deep breath and tried to calm his tone. "It's not that I don't understand your painstaking efforts, I just think that we should look at this issue more rationally. School district housing is good, but the high rent and possible financial pressure are also realistic issues that we have to consider. We can't just see the convenience in front of us and ignore long-term planning."
Tong Wenjie calmed down a little after hearing this, but she still insisted on her point of view: "I know what you are worried about, but have you ever thought about how important a good educational environment is to a child? Fang Yifan is our child, and we have the responsibility to provide him with a better platform for growth. Moreover, I believe that as long as we work hard, we will be able to overcome the difficulties in front of us."
Fang Yuan sighed softly. He understood Tong Wenjie's worries and expectations, but he also had his own concerns. "Wenjie, of course I want to give Fang Yifan the best, but I also hope that we can do what we can. We can look for other more cost-effective options, or improve the quality of our children's education through other means, not necessarily through school district housing."
The two fell into silence, each thinking about the other's point of view and their own position. After a long while, Tong Wenjie took the lead in breaking the silence: "Fang Yuan, I know you are doing this for the good of the family, and I am willing to listen to your opinions. But please also understand me, as a mother, I just want to do more for my children."
Fang Yuan nodded, walked to Tong Wenjie and gently held her hand: "Wenjie, I understand your intention. We are a family and should understand and support each other. Let's discuss it carefully to see if there is any way to have the best of both worlds. I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to find the solution that best suits our family."