Chapter 678 Three Aunts Offer Suggestions 3
At this ordinary yet lively moment when the sunlight filtered through the cafeteria's somewhat old but warm door and fell on the ground, Xu Damao also stepped into the cafeteria's door with brisk steps.
He was wearing a clean and tidy work suit, every corner of which had been carefully arranged without any wrinkles. The color of the work suit was particularly bright under the sunlight, as if it exuded a positive atmosphere. Looking at his face, he had a relaxed and happy smile, which was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and full of vitality. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised at the right angle, and his eyebrows showed a calmness that showed that he had completely adjusted his mentality, as if all his previous troubles had been thrown away, and he was now happily preparing to welcome this new day.
The colleagues in the cafeteria were busy with their own work, chatting about family matters, or preparing the utensils for the meal, but Xu Damao's appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention. Everyone put down their work and joked: "Hey, isn't this Xu Damao? What kind of wind is blowing today? It makes you so energetic? Look at you, you look so radiant, like a different person." The words were full of teasing, but also revealed the unique closeness and familiarity between colleagues.
Xu Damao, on the other hand, was not annoyed at all when hearing everyone's jokes. Instead, his eyes narrowed into slits with a smile, and the smile on his face became even more intense. He responded to everyone with a smile: "I just changed my position, so I thought I had to change to a new look. I can't be the same as before. I have to show a new look, right? Besides, our brother Zhuzi's successful blind date experience yesterday gave me a lot of inspiration. You see, brother Zhuzi usually looks carefree, but I didn't expect that he is quite good at blind dates. I think we should learn from him, cheer up, and live a good life."
As soon as he said this, it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up ripples in the crowd. Everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the laughter echoed in every corner of the cafeteria, making the whole atmosphere more cheerful and harmonious. Even He Yuzhu, who was busy with his work, stopped what he was doing when he heard this, raised his head, put down his things with a smile on his face, strode over, patted Xu Damao on the shoulder, and said jokingly: "Good job, you adjusted so quickly, I thought you were affected by that thing yesterday, and you have to come to work with panda eyes today, and you must look like an eggplant hit by frost. I didn't expect you to be so energetic."
Xu Damao pretended to be angry and gently pushed He Yuzhu's hand away, still saying: "Go to hell, don't curse me, I am a person who pursues something, how can I be so easily hit by those things. I know in my heart that I have to look forward and live a good life. But you, you have to hurry up on the blind date, you are the only one in our courtyard who has no place to go. Look at Brother Zhuzi, he has already taken this successful step, you have to work harder too, don't become the 'troublemaker' in our courtyard."
As soon as these words came out, it was like dropping a bombshell on a calm lake, instantly triggering a burst of laughter among the colleagues around. The laughter first came from a few people who were close to him, and then quickly spread like ripples. More and more people were infected by the cheerful atmosphere and laughed non-stop. The whole cafeteria was filled with this hearty laughter. Even Master Liu, who usually had a serious face and was not smiling, seemed to be broken by the relaxed atmosphere at this moment. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, and the facial lines that were usually tense became much softer. Although the smile was not too obvious on his face, the slightly raised corners of his mouth were enough to show that he was also amused by this interesting scene at this moment.
Amidst the laughter and joy, the atmosphere in the entire cafeteria seemed to be cast under a spell. Any dullness and monotony that might have remained disappeared without a trace, and was replaced by a light-hearted atmosphere, just like the sun pouring in through the gaps in the clouds, making every corner warm and making people feel particularly comfortable.
"Well said, Xu Damao, we men must have the spirit of not admitting defeat!" Master Liu said as he nodded approvingly. Although the amplitude of his head shaking up and down was not large, it revealed a kind of recognition from the heart. He was holding a teacup that had been around for some time. There were a few light scratches on the cup, as if telling the story of years. He gently placed the teacup on the table, and the bottom of the cup touched the table, making a crisp "click" sound. In this lively atmosphere, the sound seemed particularly pleasant, as if it was beating the rhythm of Xu Damao's words just now.
After a brief pause, Master Liu continued speaking, with a hint of curiosity and concern in his eyes, and with a hint of joking in his words, he said: "But coming to the point, how is your relationship with Lou Xiao'e going? Everyone is looking forward to eating your wedding candy. You see, although our work is very tiring on weekdays, it would be more exciting if we could share in your joy from time to time." When the colleagues around heard this, they nodded in agreement, and each of them stretched their necks, their eyes full of anticipation, wanting to hear some good news from Xu Damao about the progress of their relationship.
Hearing this, Xu Damao's smile seemed to have a deeper meaning. The curve of his mouth changed slightly, and his eyes flashed with a different light, as if hiding many unknown little secrets. He first slowly looked around at the colleagues who were gathering around him, and his eyes swept across everyone's face one by one, as if deliberately whetting everyone's appetite. Then, he pretended to be mysterious and lowered his voice and said, "This matter can't be rushed, slow work produces fine work. You also know that Xiao'e is a person with her own opinions, her mind is delicate, and she is very cautious when it comes to feelings. If I am impatient, it won't work. I must take it slowly, and use my sincerity to impress her little by little, so that she can feel my heart completely, right?" He shook his head slightly as he spoke, and he looked so serious, as if he was explaining something extremely important.
"Yes, yes, love has to be mutual, don't rush it." He Yuzhu hurriedly agreed, nodding his head like a chicken pecking at rice, with a smile on his face, but a hint of envy flashed in his eyes. After all, when it comes to love, everyone has their own expectations. He paused and continued, "But, Xu Damao, you have to work harder, our courtyard is missing you and your couple. If you can get this done sooner, our courtyard will be more lively, and it will be so festive when everyone gets together." After hearing what He Yuzhu said, the colleagues around him also echoed him, and the atmosphere in the cafeteria became more and more lively.
Xu Damao still had that warm smile on his face, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he nodded gently, looking sincere and confident. But in his heart, it was as if there was a little abacus "crackling", secretly calculating what kind of clever method and what kind of meticulous actions to use to further narrow the distance between him and Lou Xiao'e. He knew very well that Lou Xiao'e was not the kind of girl who could be easily moved. She had her own ideas and principles, and she was even more cautious in dealing with feelings, so every step had to be taken steadily and without any carelessness.
As he thought about it, he also deeply felt the special meaning in his colleagues' words. Although everyone seemed to be joking on the surface, their words actually contained more care and expectations for him. This care is like the warm sun in winter, shining warmly on him, making him feel warm from the bottom of his heart; this expectation is like a heavy responsibility, pressing on his shoulders, but it also gives him the motivation to work harder. And this warmth from the entire group is like a clear spring, slowly flowing into his heart, making him feel more and more that he can't live up to everyone's kindness, and also more determined to manage his life well and live a prosperous life, not only for himself, but also to respond to everyone's true feelings for him.
"Don't worry, brothers, I will live up to your expectations and strive to bring you good news as soon as possible." Xu Damao said as he patted his chest vigorously. The "bang bang" sound seemed to be a solemn oath he made to everyone. His eyes were full of confidence and determination, and his gaze was as firm as the bright stars twinkling in the night sky. It was obvious that he was not just talking casually, but was really determined to go all out to achieve this goal. His voice was also exceptionally loud, echoing in every corner of the cafeteria, allowing everyone to clearly hear his powerful words.
As the topic gradually shifted, the atmosphere in the cafeteria became more and more lively, just like a bonfire. Everyone started talking and talking about their recent situation and future plans. Some talked about the small progress they had made at work recently, and their faces were filled with the joy of harvest; some shared some warm things at home, with happy looks between their eyebrows; and some were looking forward to a better life in the future, describing the beautiful blueprint in their hearts, with the light of expectation for the future flashing in their eyes. The whole space was filled with this positive energy, as if every corner was filled with this positive energy, making people feel full of energy and more confident about the future.
Xu Damao stood quietly in the crowd, listening to everyone's sharing, his heart full of emotion. He knew very well that such an environment was a catalyst for growth and change for him. In the past days when he encountered difficulties and was a little confused, it was these lovely colleagues around him who helped him get out of the haze and cheer up with their care, encouragement and positive words.
He was grateful to everyone around him from the bottom of his heart. They made him understand that no matter how difficult the road of life is, as long as there is hope, it is like holding a bright light in the darkness. As long as you move forward bravely, it is like having a solid crutch on the bumpy road. There will always be a bright future waiting for you. At this moment, in this cafeteria full of laughter and positivity, he felt that he should cherish everything that was hard-earned, work hard to make himself better, and welcome the hopeful future.
Just when the atmosphere in the cafeteria reached its climax, two workshop leaders, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong, quietly walked into a corner of the cafeteria. They talked in low voices as they walked, as if there was something important to discuss.
"Old Liu, look at He Yuzhu and Xu Damao. They've been getting better and better recently. Especially Xu Damao, he's like a completely different person." Yi Zhonghai said softly, with a hint of relief in his eyes.
Liu Haizhong nodded in agreement: "Yes, Master Yi, if these two guys can get married successfully, our workshop will have two big happy events. But, if they really hold their wedding banquets at the same time, how should we arrange it?"
Yi Zhonghai frowned slightly when he heard this. It was obvious that he had never thought about this problem before. The employees in the workshop had a close relationship. If two colleagues held wedding banquets at the same time, it would be a difficult problem that needed to be properly handled.
"How about we ask them privately about their plans first to see if there is any conflict with the specific time of the wedding?" Liu Haizhong suggested. He had obviously started thinking about a solution.
Yi Zhonghai thought about it and felt that this method was feasible: "Well, this is a good idea. Let's first understand their plans and then make arrangements. If the time really conflicts, let's see if we can stagger them, such as arranging one on the weekend and the other on a weekday evening, so that everyone can attend."
After discussing it, the two decided to find a suitable time to talk to He Yuzhu and Xu Damao separately. They knew that this was not only about the arrangement of the wedding banquet, but also about the concern and support for the personal happiness of the two employees.
At this time, the canteen was still filled with laughter and joy. Xu Damao, He Yuzhu and others were chatting animatedly. Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong watched this scene with deep emotion. They knew that the workshop was like a big family, and every employee was an indispensable member of the family. The warmth and strength of the family came from the mutual care and support between every member.