Chapter 24 It’s like a new person
Ning Chen’s hometown is in Gangcheng. Gangcheng is not far from Shengzhou. It can be reached by train in more than an hour.
Since it was a working day, Ning Chen’s parents were not at home during the day. Ning Chen thought that they would have to cook when they got home at night, so she went to buy some vegetables and started cooking.
Although Ning Chen didn't cook often in his previous life, he still had no problem making a few home-cooked dishes. Before Ning Qiang and Wang Yanping came back, Ning Chen had already cooked four dishes.
When Ning Qiang and Wang Yanping came home and saw the food on the table, they were both a little surprised.
"Chenchen, when did you learn to cook?"
As far as Ning Qiang and Wang Yanping knew, Ning Chen had never cooked before.
“Hey, I learned it all online, and I don’t know if it tastes good or not, so I’ll just make do with it tonight.”
“Hey, I’ve bought all the groceries, and I’m going to prepare them for dinner. I’ll cook some good dishes for you.” Wang Yanping said.
“Looking at the appearance of these dishes, they look good. Let’s cook the dishes you bought tomorrow.”
Ning Qiang took out a bottle of liquor and wanted to have a good drink tonight.
Normally, Wang Yanping didn't like Ning Qiang drinking, but today her son just came back, and they also saw Ning Chen's final report card, so they had to celebrate today anyway.
"Chenchen, you did really well this semester. You took the exam with good students from all over the country and you still got the first place. Come on, let's take one!"
Ning Qiang originally thought that Ning Chen's grades would be more average when he got to college, at least not like he was in high school, where he would always be at the top of the class.
After all, Shengzhou University is the top two universities in Ning Province, and its students are all top students from all over the country. Ning Chen will not have any advantage there.
Unexpectedly, Ning Chen was able to get the first place among more than 100 students majoring in materials.
"Yes, Chenchen, we didn't expect you to do so well in the exam. When we saw the transcript, we thought we were dazzled!"
Interview Ning Chen just smiled modestly at his parents' praise.
"I did really well in the exam this time. I hope I can continue to do so in the future."
Ning Chen remembered that in his previous life, his final grades were only among the lowest in his major. It is estimated that when they saw their transcripts, they at least had serious expressions and remained silent.
"Chenchen, don't put so much pressure on yourself. As long as you try your best, it doesn't matter how much you get in the exam."
With joy, the three of them chatted and ate. meal.
“Don’t tell me, Chenchen’s stir-fry dishes are quite good.”
“They are quite delicious, it doesn’t feel like cooking for the first time. ”
Seeing that his parents were a little suspicious, Ning Chen quickly explained:
"I went to rent a house with some classmates before and cooked a few times."
"Well, you still need to be able to cook when you grow up. In the future, you will have a family and live by yourself." Ning Qiang said.
When the meal was almost finished, Ning Chen took out the gifts for his parents.
"Dad, Mom, I bought this for you."
The gifts Ning Chen chose for his parents were tea and skin care products.
These are their favorite things, but they are usually reluctant to buy too good ones. After all, Ning Chen's family is not wealthy.
Seeing that the things Ning Chen bought were relatively expensive, Wang Yanping said anxiously:
"Chenchen, why did you buy such expensive things? These skin care products add up to It’s over a thousand yuan, right? You can’t spend money like this if you get a scholarship.”
“Yes, this tea is almost a thousand yuan. I wouldn’t be willing to buy it as a gift.” Wang Yanpinghe. Ning Qiang wasn't really angry, he just didn't want Ning Chen to spend so much money on them.
"It doesn't matter. I earn a lot of money as a tutor. These things are nothing. You may not believe it, but my hourly salary as a tutor is 200 yuan. It's much easier to make money than you. You don't usually Don’t be afraid to use good things, it’s almost the New Year, you have to enjoy it.”
“Two hundred yuan an hour? That’s a lot?”
According to Ning Qiang and Wang Yanping’s current income. At this level, one person may not be able to earn 200 yuan a day.
“Of course, tutoring for college students is very popular now, and my grades are good, so parents are willing to let me teach their children.”
Listening to what Ning Chen said, Ning Qiang and Wang Yanping's mood eased a little.
"That's good, but Chenchen, you don't have to worry about making money. Now you are in the stage of learning. Although we don't earn much, we can definitely afford you."
"Yes, Chenchen, just keep your money for yourself, and don’t buy anything for us anymore.”
Having said that, Ning Qiang and Wang Yanping were very happy.
My son not only ranked first in his major and won a first-class scholarship, he also made money to buy things for them.
They couldn't help but sigh that Ning Chen had really grown up in the past six months, as if he had become a different person.
In the past few days after returning home, Ning Chen has not left behind his study and research work. Besides studying and research, Ning Chen will also take the initiative to share some housework at home.
On New Year’s Eve, Ning Chen came to her grandma’s house with her parents. After everyone made New Year’s Eve dinner, they ate and watched the Spring Festival Gala.
In this day and age, everyone still watches the Spring Festival Gala while eating, especially Uncle Benshan’s skits. Although Ning Chen has watched it several times, when he watched it again, he still felt Very interesting.
In just a few years, the Spring Festival Gala will really be just the BGM for the New Year’s Eve dinner.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Ning Chen’s family of three came to Ning Chen’s grandma’s house.
After a while, Ning Chen's uncle Wang Yanlin also came over with his aunt and cousin.
Ning Chen’s cousin is called Wang Junlong. He is only one month younger than Ning Chen. He is in the same class as Ning Chen. From childhood to adulthood, the two of them played better.
During the college entrance examination, Wang Junlong’s scores were lower than Ning Chen’s, and he was eventually admitted to Bingcheng University of Engineering.
Seeing his cousin, Ning Chen also felt very friendly, and the two started chatting enthusiastically.
“Chenchen, Xiaolong, it’s time to eat!”
"Okay, let's go over now."
Ning Chen's uncle Wang Yanlin is very talkative. Under Wang Yanlin's guidance, the atmosphere at the dinner table became more lively.
"By the way, there is good news that I want to share with you."
Hearing Wang Yanlin's words, Ning Chen's grandma quickly asked:
"Yanlin , what good news, tell me quickly!”
Wang Junlong seemed to have guessed what Wang Yanlin was going to say, and said quickly:
“Dad, there’s nothing to say about this little thing, right?”
“Xiaolong, what can’t be said about this? Let everyone be happy."
Wang Junlong knew that he could not persuade Wang Yanlin, so he had to give up.
(End of this chapter)