Chapter 317 Small Town Story (Thanks for the reward!)
“Jiang Chen, why don’t you change the place? It’s too expensive here.”
Food from the sea.
Second floor.
Fang Weiguo’s family and Jiang Chen were going up the stairs.
Eating seafood is generally not cheap, and Haizhongxian is the leading seafood restaurant in Shacheng. The per capita consumption is more than 300, which means that a casual dinner can cost thousands of dollars at least.
This kind of expense is not worth mentioning in the East China Sea, but what is the economic level of Shacheng?
The average salary is only about three thousand, and a meal of several thousand is definitely a luxury.
"Uncle Fang, the box has been reserved for us, and I have also called my aunt and said that it may not be appropriate to change the place now."
"But you still have I am studying and have no financial resources..."
All year round, luxury is nothing. Fang Weiguo was worried that it would put too much financial pressure on the child. When he was about to say that he was here to treat, Jiang Chen smiled and said: "Uncle Fang, it's okay. I I can afford a meal of seafood after working part-time. "Yes, Dad, Jiang Chen must have saved a lot of money while working and studying outside."
Fang. Qing echoed from the side.
“How do you know?”
Pan Hui was surprised.
"We have chatted. He is often at work when I talk to him. He is such a busy person."
Although we are separated by two places, communication is so developed now that Fang Qing was fine before. I just liked chatting with him. It was okay at first, but later, maybe because he was busy with his part-time job, or maybe because he was in love, the communication between the two gradually decreased and became less frequent.
In addition, he doesn’t like to post on WeChat Moments very much.
However, he occasionally gave Fang Qing some praise.
Hearing this, Fang Weiguo patted Jiang Chen on the shoulder happily.
"It's a good thing to hone yourself in advance, but don't work too hard."
The four of them entered the box.
"Wait until your aunt and the others arrive before ordering."
Pan Hui said.
Jiang Chen nodded and poured water for the three people of the Fang family.
"Xiaochen, you haven't seen your aunt and the others for a long time, right?"
"Well, it's been almost more than a year."
See the child's face There was nothing unusual, Pan Hui was secretly relieved.
We are all a family, there is no need to be so frozen all the time.
And in Shacheng, this child is just that kind of family member.
The biggest advantage of a small city is that it is convenient to travel. Unlike places like Donghae in Seoul, it would take an hour to meet from different districts. It only took Jiang Chen and the others to drink a glass of water, and his aunt and his family were there. arrive.
The two families are naturally familiar with each other and greeted each other affectionately.
“Uncle, aunt.”
Jiang Chen stood up with a smile.
“You kid, you didn’t even say a word when you came back.”
The speaker was Jiang Chen’s aunt, Jiang Huazi, who lived in the Jiang family for a while when Jiang Chen was young. I will be quite thin, but now I am getting richer and richer. Of course, I can't say that I am fat, only about 140.
“Xiao Chen.”
Uncle Hong Ou also nodded and smiled at Jiang Chen.
“Sit down.”
Fang Weiguo greeted.
The group of people sat down again.
"Is everyone here?"
The waiter came in.
“Order.”
“You young people, look, we can eat anything.”
Jiang Huazi pushed the dishes handed over by the waiter.
“Take a look.”
Jiang Chen handed the menu to Fang Qing, who was sitting next to him.
“You really want me to order it?”
Fang Qing confirmed in a low voice.
Jiang Chen winked at her and also lowered his voice, "Whatever you want, it's not worth the money."
Fang Qing was amused, and then she suppressed her smile. She seemed to be serious about not being polite, but in the end she looked over and over again for a long time. But he only ordered a large yellow croaker from sea fishing, and then gave the menu to Hong Xiaoyu.
“Xiaoyu, take a look.”
Hong Xiaoyu didn’t dare to take it and handed the menu back to Jiang Chen.
"Brother, you better order it, I can eat anything."
Jiang Chen was helpless and knew how to push the blame. He didn't know how long it would take, so he casually hooked up.
Several elders are chatting.
Fang Qing was sitting next to her mother, pretending to be a lady, but suddenly she glanced to the left and her expression suddenly changed.
"Are you crazy? Why are you ordering so many?"
This guy is completely messing around.
Almost all the signature dishes above have been delineated.
“I’ve never eaten here, and I don’t know how delicious the food is.”
Fang Qing was speechless.
“Do you want to spend all your hard-working savings on this meal?”
She snatched the menu and said, “Give me the pen.”
Jiang Chen handed over the pencil.
Fang Qing made another meal, then handed the menu to the waiter and smiled gracefully.
"That's all for now."
"Okay, please wait."
"What will happen to the store when you two come out?" Pan Hui asked Hong Ou Jiang Huazi.
The couple bought a store in the Greenland community where they lived, and opened a convenience store and a small business. It was impossible to become rich, but it was not a big problem to support their family.
"It doesn't matter if I'm locked up for a day."
"Yes, after all, I am the boss."
Fang Weiguo smiled.
"Brother Fang, don't be so shabby. You're not a boss, you're just begging for food."
Hong Ou laughed at himself.
"You are already doing well now. You have your own store. Unlike me, my hair is almost gray and I still have to drive around."
Fang Weiguo is a truck driver.
Most people should understand how hard it is for truck drivers. Otherwise, Fang Weiguo would not be as young as he is, with gray hair starting to appear on his temples. Jiang Chen's uncle Hong Ou is only one year younger than him, but in comparison, Fang Weiguo will look much older.
"Brother Fang, your hard days are almost over. With such an outstanding daughter, there will be many happy days in the future."
When talking about their daughter, the Fang family couldn't help but look happy.
“Xiaoyu isn’t bad either.”
It is inevitable for business to compete with each other.
“Well, it’s not bad, but compared with Qingqing, it’s not worth mentioning. Brother Fang and Sister Pan, when we were young, I said that this girl would definitely be a beauty when she grew up, and it turned out to be true. , Qingqing is getting more and more beautiful.”
“Aunt Jiang, thank you.”
Fang Qing smoothed her hair in embarrassment.
"You girl, Aunt Jiang has watched you grow up. Why are you so shy in front of Auntie? Our Xiaoyu often had his pants taken off by you when he was a child, and his buttocks were bare countless times. He ran back crying. "
Hearing this, everyone except Hong Xiaoyu, including Fang Qing, laughed in unison.
"Mom, can you stop mentioning the past?"
Hong Xiaoyu blushed.
“We are not outsiders, so what are we afraid of.”
“Oh, time flies. In the blink of an eye, these children have grown up so big.”
Fang Weiguo sighed. .
"Isn't it? We are all old."
Jiang Huazi also looked sad.
With the tacit understanding between the two families, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
"Qingqing, have you got a boyfriend?"
Jiang Huazi asked.
“No.”
Fang Qing shook her head.
"It seems that I have too high expectations."
"No, Aunt Jiang, no one is chasing me at all."
Fang Qing smiled bitterly.
Everyone knew that what she said must be a lie. If no one pursues girls like her, it can only be said that there are no men in the University of Political Science and Law.
"Qingqing, I think you should just stay with Jiang Chen. Anyway, you two were so good when you were young, and my Xiaoyu always called you sister-in-law."
Jiang Huazi seems to be joking. Follow the trend.
Hong Xiaoyu glanced at his cousin with gloating eyes, as if he was watching a good show.
Fang Qing was speechless and seemed to be unable to refuse, so she glanced at Jiang Chen and kicked the ball over.
“Aunt Jiang, I can’t do this kind of thing alone if I want to.”
Jiang Huazi was startled, and then she was pleasantly surprised.
What she said was true. The two children were very good friends when they were young. The two families had also verbally agreed to be the parents of their children, but times have changed.
Now that her brother and sister-in-law are gone, and the Fang family's daughter has gone to the University of Political Science and Law, her future is bright. She has no hope for such a marriage, but Fang Qing's response makes her seem to have seen it. A glimmer of light.
As an aunt, she does feel guilty for this child, but there is really too much helplessness in this world.
She admits her selfishness, but she is not only a sister, an aunt, but also a wife and a mother.
What happened in the past can no longer be undone, but she hoped that the child would live happily in the future.
"Qingqing, is it possible that Xiaochen disagrees with what you said? It's hard to find an outstanding girl like you even with a lantern."
Jiang Chen was about to speak again. It didn't matter whether he stopped, opened his mouth, or didn't speak. Fortunately, the waiter who delivered the food came in and resolved his dilemma.
Jiang Huazi could only stop the topic.
“Okay, don’t make it too obvious, so as not to embarrass everyone.”
Hong Ou reminded his wife in a low voice.
"Why are you embarrassed? What I said is right. When the two children were young, my brother and the Fang family..."
"How many years ago did you do that? Lao Huangli? And the two families were just joking at that time. Did you really take it seriously?"
"Why can't you take it seriously? Don't you see how good the Fang family's daughter is? "Educated, let alone Sanjian Courtyard, how many girls in the whole Shacheng can compare with her?"
Hong Ou couldn't help but look at the girl who was indeed gentle and virtuous on the surface.
"This girl is indeed excellent, but so what if she is excellent? Times have changed. Nowadays, free love is emphasized. If two children have that idea, they will naturally come together. If not, no matter how busy you are, , It's just a waste of effort, maybe it will offend the Fang family."
"Brother Fang is not that kind of person, and they have always liked Xiaochen."
"This. It's not the same thing."
"Why is it not the same thing?"
Hong Ou was silent and then said: "How do you know that Xiaochen is not in love? Man? I know you mean well, but don’t forget that sometimes good intentions can lead to bad things. You also know that because of your brother and sister-in-law, Xiaochen has always been somewhat resentful towards us. Today, he is willing to treat us to dinner. , it shows that he has grown up and figured it out. At this time, you should not make trouble. ”
Jiang Huazi hesitated to speak, and finally fell silent.
“Jiang Chen?”
Suddenly.
A surprised shout came from outside the door that was opened for delivering food.
(End of this chapter)