Married the Tough Guy After Transmigrating

Chapter 125: Chapter 126 Extra Goodwill Value

“Congratulations, host, goodwill value +90, additional goodwill value +55…”

Xu Ying’s mind echoed with the system’s notification sound, and she looked puzzled. It was one thing for her goodwill value to increase so much, but what was this about additional goodwill value?

Why is Huo Chen so special, and why does the goodwill keep rising?

“System, you’re at the second level by now, can you explain why this is happening?”

[The system is currently unable to determine…]

The useless system, Xu Ying directly switched it off.

Huo Chen felt a bit embarrassed eating alone, “You eat too!”

Xu Ying hesitated for a moment, then sat down at the table.

The initially awkward atmosphere vanished the moment Xu Ying tasted the duck dish; she was instantly revived by how delicious it was.

If the restaurant could serve this spicy braised flavor, the sales would definitely double.

Xu Ying planned to discuss this dish with Director Hong the next day, hoping to make an extra buck in the process.

Just thinking about the money to be made brought a sparkle to Xu Ying’s eyes.

Huo Chen didn’t know why she suddenly seemed so happy, but seeing her so pleasing to the eye made him feel as delighted as if he had eaten honey.

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The large plate of duck was quickly polished off by the two of them, after which Huo Chen wiped his mouth, washed his hands, and then went home.

As Xu Ying watched him leave, she cleaned up the kitchen and the table, washed up, and then went to bed.

Early the next day, Dong Wenqiang seemed afraid that Xu Ying would change her mind, and went to the restaurant early.

After arriving, he immediately looked for Xu Ying, “You said you’d introduce me to a match, can that person really help me get back to the city?”

Xu Ying nodded, “That girl’s family has connections. If you can win her true heart, they will certainly be able to help you.

However, whether she’s willing to help you, that’s your own skill. I can only arrange for the two of you to meet.”

Dong Wenqiang felt anxious, but knew that having an opportunity was better than none. He forced himself to appear calm, “Will that person come at noon?”

“Yes, I’ve asked her to come over at noon. Make sure you behave well. But don’t come off as too eager right away; you might scare her off and lose your chance entirely.”

To every member of the Youth Corps, returning to the city was an immense aspiration, and no one could escape this fate.

In her past life, after the Youth Corps members returned to the city, Xu Ying had heard of many significant events that happened within the Youth Corps.

It seemed that many of the Youth Corps members, unable to bear the hardships, married into the village or took wives from the village.

But once the college entrance examination system was restored, and there was a chance to return to the city, many abandoned their spouses or children. To get back to the city, the desperate actions of these people just kept coming in waves.

In the present, there were still several years to go before the college entrance exam, and returning to the city seemed hopeless. Suddenly, if someone told you that you could return to the city, no matter what the conditions, they would agree.

Nowadays, to get back to the city, those people had already done many dirty deeds, with some girls even selling their bodies.

But returning to the city wasn’t so easy, and over the years, many had been swindled out of everything and remained in the village.

The villagers might not know much about these matters, but the Youth Corps members at the Youth Corps base were no longer surprised by them.

This opportunity was too important for Dong Wenqiang; he immediately dropped his indifferent and greedy facade to adopt the manner of a righteous gentleman, a graceful young man.

Seeing this, Xu Ying once again marveled at the strength of the Dong Family genes.

At noon, Gu Fuying brought her cousin Gu Funing to the State-owned Restaurant.

Xu Ying thought all the Gu family looked quite handsome, until she saw Gu Funing, and only then did she think the world was back to normal.

Gu Funing’s skin wasn’t that pale. It was the kind of dark yellowish tint, and her eyes were single-lidded, squinting when she smiled. Not to say she was ugly, but she wasn’t particularly attractive either—just a very ordinary girl.

But Gu Funing was no pushover. Her Uncle Gu worked at a government agency and held some power, and Aunt Gu was even a cadre at a subsidiary food factory, so their family life was quite comfortable.

The Gu children had all been spoiled rotten by Aunt Gu, each acting arrogant and superior.

Gu Funing, several years older than Gu Fuying, was still unmarried largely because she had set her sights too high.

Aunt Gu preferred those with power and status, a match for her own family, but Gu Funing liked those with a fair, clean look, and handsome features.

Those with good conditions weren’t good-looking, and those who were good-looking came from poor families.

And so, after three or four years of matchmaking, she still hadn’t found a partner.

When Gu Funing arrived at the restaurant and saw the chaotic crowd inside, she couldn’t help but frown.

“This is the restaurant you were talking about? Can the food here even be tasty with so many people and such a stink?”

Gu Funing usually went to the State-owned Restaurant No. 1, which catered to influential figures and was clean.

This was her first time in such a crowded restaurant; it was full of all sorts of people, including steel factory workers just off their shifts, reeking of grease and oil—utterly repulsive.

In the crowd, Gu Funing stood out like a crane amidst chickens, covering her mouth with a handkerchief and carefully navigating through the masses.

Suddenly, a worker covered in grime approached her, prompting Gu Funing to let out a piercing scream.

She took several steps back trying to avoid the worker when Gu Fuying took the opportunity to stick out her leg. Gu Funing tripped backward, tipping over with a cry, “Ah!”

“Cousin,” Gu Fuying called out with feigned concern.

Then, from the crowd, a hand reached out with a faint scent of fragrance so refreshing it was invigorating.

A pair of hands appeared around Gu Funing’s waist; Dong Wenqiang, with glasses and a refined appearance, grabbed her.

For a moment, it felt as if they were alone, eyes locked, as if they were the only two people in the world.

Gu Funing, who was a bit on the heavier side, presented a slight challenge for Dong Wenqiang to support with one hand, but he immediately mustered all his strength and, with the momentum, she ended up in his arms.

A dam seemed to break within the girl’s youthful heart. Feeling the chest in front of her, Gu Funing’s face blushed crimson, a tingling sensation spreading through her body.

“Cousin, are you okay?” Gu Fuying rushed over, asking with concern.

Coming to her senses, Gu Funing quickly pushed Dong Wenzhong away and, softening her tone while adjusting her clothes, said, “I’m fine.

Thanks to this man, otherwise, I would have suffered.”

“Thank you,” said Gu Funing, her cheeks reddened, adding a touch of girlish charm to her face.

Dong Wenqiang waved it off, his voice cool, “It’s nothing, just be more careful. A tumble could have really caused you trouble.”

Gu Funing found his voice very pleasant. Looking up at his scholarly handsome face, her heart raced even faster. “Let me treat you to dinner.

If it hadn’t been for your rescue, I would’ve been in a terrible state. If you don’t accept, it’ll be as if you look down on me.”

Dong Wenqiang appeared resigned.

Seeing this, Gu Funing’s excitement grew even more.

Watching the two head to a table on the side, Gu Fuying gave Xu Ying an ‘ok’ gesture.

Xu Ying nodded in acknowledgment. Now it all depended on Dong Wenqiang’s capability.