As night fell, Li Jianjian and Ling Xiao returned home hand in hand after dinner, and happily stepped into their cozy rental cabin.
Although the new house my brother bought is fully furnished, it still needs to buy some soft furnishings. And they decided to wait until they get married before moving in and starting a new life.
"Ding——" The elevator door opened leisurely, and what came to meet them was Chen Ting and her daughter. The smiles of Ling Xiao, Li Jianjian and Li Jianjian froze instantly, and they naturally let go of their clenched hands.
The atmosphere instantly dropped to freezing point, and it was so quiet that only the sound of heartbeats echoed.
After a while.
In the house, Ling Xiao was making tea with a stern look on his face, Xiao Chengzi was immersed in his mobile phone as if angry, and Chen Ting was smiling broadly, looking around as if she was inspecting a place that was about to become her own territory.
"This room is really clean. Son, are you alone or sharing a room with others?" Chen Ting's words were somewhat tentative.
"A person." Ling Xiao's answer was short and cold.
Chen Ting's smile deepened: "Li Jianjian lives across the street, haha, it means you still live together."
Ling Xiao was noncommittal and asked: "Why didn't you tell me before you returned to China?"
Chen Ting sat on the sofa and said with a smile: "It's Xiao Chengzi who wants to give you a birthday surprise, but she won't let me tell you.
Besides, I haven’t been back for a long time. I miss my relatives back home, especially your uncle. Also, when your grandma passed away, I couldn’t come back in time, and I always have regrets in my heart. I just happened to come back this time to pay my respects.”
Ling Xiao put down the tea cup, added a glass of water for each of them, and then gently flicked Xiao Chengzi's smooth forehead, with an imperceptible tenderness hidden in his eyes.
"What are you doing!" Xiao Chengzi muttered, with an unhappy look on his face.
"Are you tired? Are you still unhappy to see me?" Ling Xiao asked softly.
"I think you're not happy to see me!" Xiao Chengzi retorted stiffly, but an imperceptible smile quietly appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Why are you talking to your brother? Didn't you keep saying that you wanted to come and see where your brother lives and works? You also told me that you wanted him to take you out to play." Chen Ting said with a smile.
"I don't miss him, and he doesn't miss me!" Xiao Chengzi said harshly.
"How are you talking?" Chen Ting immediately darkened her face.
Hearing this, Little Chengzi stuck out his tongue, lowered his head and drank the water obediently.
"Dong dong dong", a crisp knock on the door broke the tranquility in the house. Li Jianjian held a plate of carefully cut fruits in his hand, with a warm smile on his face, and said softly: "Aunt Chen, I have specially prepared it for you.
Some fresh fruit.”
Hearing this, Chen Ting quickly stood up to greet her and greeted her warmly: "Jianjian, stop being so busy, come and sit next to me. Look, oh, I haven't seen you for so many years, you have grown into a big girl, she is so pretty.
"
Li Jianjian smiled shyly and responded: "Auntie, you are the one. You haven't changed in all these years, you are still so young."
"Look at that sweet mouth." Chen Ting smiled from ear to ear, turned to look at Little Chengzi and joked: "Little Chengzi, do you still remember your sister Jianjian? She took you to play with you when you were a child, but you still...
I fell down the stairs."
The smile on Li Jianjian's face froze slightly, and the air became quiet for a moment.
Ling Xiao intervened at the right time and came to the rescue: "Yes, Xiao Chengzi was still young and very stupid at that time. He fell down the stairs by himself and had to blame Li Jianjian for it."
Little Chengzi pouted, very dissatisfied: "I don't remember!" With one sentence, the room regained its tranquility for a moment.
In order to ease the embarrassment, Li Jianjian asked cautiously: "Auntie, where will you live when you come back this time? Why don't you go live with me? My roommate has just moved out and there is a room available."
Chen Ting replied with a smile: "We booked a hotel and didn't want to cause too much trouble to Ling Xiao. This time, we mainly wanted to celebrate his birthday. We planned to get together in the restaurant and invite Ling Xiao's father and your father's family.
, let’s all have a good time.”
Although Li Jianjian was reluctant, he could only reluctantly agree: "Okay, it sounds very good."
Their family has always celebrated birthdays at home since they were young. This time they have to go out to eat, and the younger brother may not be happy.
…
As night fell, Ling Heping frowned in the Li family's living room, drinking cup after cup of tea, while Li Haichao, wearing reading glasses, mended his clothes stitch by stitch.
Although the family has a lot of money from the children, the province still has to save money. The money to buy a new dress may be able to help a child from a poor family go to school, eat well for a few days to replenish his body, and change his destiny.
This is how you accumulate virtue and do good deeds, and your merits are immeasurable.
Seeing that Ling Heping was in a low mood, Li Haichao comforted him: "Oh, wouldn't Chen Ting just come back to visit her relatives and celebrate Ling Xiao's birthday? Don't take it too seriously. It's a lifelong regret that the old lady didn't even catch up with her after she passed away."
Ling Heping sighed: "If she doesn't come back sooner or later, she has to come back if Ling Xiao comes back."
Li Haichao: "Haha, how come you can still drive them back? It's not appropriate to go back to Singapore, right?"
Ling Heping frowned: "I just thought, it's not that simple for Chen Ting to come back this time."
Li Haichao smiled and said: "Oh, Jianjian called me just now and told me that Aunt Chen Ting was very polite to her. This person can't change for the better."
"You're so polite?" Ling Heping's eyes widened like bull's eyes, in disbelief, and then curled his lips: "That's not Chen Ting, can she get better? Why don't you, Master Xin Le, stop bullying other girls?"
Little yellow cat:???
Li Haichao was immediately dissatisfied and threw the clothes to him casually: "Okay, okay, go home and sew it yourself." After saying that, he went back to the house.
Ling Heping was dumbfounded.
"No, I can't do it!"
…
In the early morning of the second day, the sun filled every corner of Zhuangyuan Noodle House.
He Ziqiu was busy in the spacious and well-equipped kitchen early. Although this is a Luzhou specialty restaurant famous for its pasta, after careful renovation by the designer, it can meet various cooking needs and has become a
A multifunctional food palace.
After all, sometimes even important foreign bosses will choose this place as a temporary banquet place. It is obviously not decent enough to just provide noodles.
Time passed quietly, and it was already mid-morning in the blink of an eye.
"Professor He, there is a little girl outside who said she is here to see you." A waitress walked into the kitchen quietly, her eyes unable to conceal her curiosity and admiration for this versatile idol.
She secretly thought to herself that she didn't know what kind of girl Professor He would marry in the future. Even if she was talented and rich, she could actually cook.
Outside the threshold of the kitchen, stood a pleasant-looking little girl with a round face and slender legs. Her whole person exuded a fresh and youthful temperament.
He Ziqiu recognized her at a glance, and couldn't help but feel surprised: "Are you Little Chengzi?"
It's really a transformation of a woman. The little girl who was fierce when she was little is now so graceful.
"Hello, my brother said you made a birthday cake, and my mother asked me to pick it up." Qin Meiyang's voice was somewhat polite.
"Oh, um, there's no need to bother you to go there in person. I'll go over for dinner later and just deliver it directly to your brother." He Ziqiu responded with a smile.
Qin Meiyang didn't seem to intend to give up, and continued: "Give it to me."
He Ziqiu shook his head helplessly. Although he felt funny, he was too lazy to argue with her too much. He turned around and told his assistant Xiao Chen: "Go and push out the cake I just made."
While waiting, He Ziqiu made a cup of hot tea for Qin Meiyang: "Come, have a cup of tea, you're welcome."
When guests come to the house, pouring tea is a basic etiquette, which was taught by Dad Li.
As for what Le Ye teaches: If you don’t want to drink, then don’t drink, flip the table (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻
Qin Meiyang took the teacup: "How much is it?"
He Ziqiu was stunned when he heard this, and then smiled and said: "This is tea for you to drink. It's free of charge."
Qin Meiyang shook her head and said without any doubt: "I'm asking how much the cake costs?"
"I made Ling Xiao's birthday cake for free," He Ziqiu explained.
"But my mother said that money must be given. After all, your family is in business, and we can't let you work in vain." Qin Meiyang insisted on her principles.
He Ziqiu looked up and down at Little Chengzi with a slightly playful look, secretly guessing: "This girl seems to be here to cause trouble."
Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and he immediately took out his mobile phone from his pocket, unlocked it skillfully, opened the China Merchants Bank App, and deliberately pointed the phone screen at Xiao Chengzi.
Did you see anything?" He deliberately put it off.
Xiao Chengzi didn't pay attention at first, but when her eyes touched the string of numbers that was longer than a mobile phone number, and the number was still growing at an alarming rate, her eyes instantly widened with disbelief on her face.
"Are you showing off? Is it important to have money?" After a moment of silence, the little girl continued to speak harshly.
Hearing this, He Ziqiu chuckled and explained: "Oh, I'm not showing off, I'm just telling the truth. You know, part-time jobs are usually paid by the hour. And I earn almost more than 5 million an hour now.
Since you mentioned that you want to buy the cake I made, I have to tell you that this morning, I started busy at eight o'clock, purchasing materials, carefully preparing, meticulously carving, and patiently baking until eleven o'clock now, for three whole days.
hours.
Calculated based on my hourly wage, this cake is worth more than a little bit. However, since we are about to become 'in-laws', I will be generous and give you a discount, a zero, fifteen million,
How's it going? It's a good deal, right?"
Little Chengzi was stunned, the arrogance he had just had disappeared instantly, his eyes gradually turned red, and his appearance became pitiful.
When He Ziqiu saw this, he couldn't help but smile to himself. No wonder Le Ye likes to tease such a little girl. She really has a lot of fun.
"What? Didn't you bring enough money?" He Ziqiu deliberately teased her, with a gentle smile on his face, "For the sake of knowing that we have known each other since childhood, I will give you another friendship price, erase two zeros, and it will be 150,000.
Is the head office ready?
You should be able to scrape together this little money, right?"
Little Chengzi gritted her teeth and stared straight at He Ziqiu with her red eyes, feeling both aggrieved and angry: "You...you!"
But she resisted the tears and reminded herself not to cry or bow her head, because the crown would fall off!
At this moment, "Professor He, the cake is ready." The waiter's voice sounded at the right time.
Little Chengzi turned his head when he heard the sound, and saw a huge object coming into view - it was a giant cake nearly one meter high, with a lifelike golden dragon carved on it. It was so majestic that it seemed to break through the sky.
She was stunned. How could she take away such a big cake?
After a moment of silence, Xiao Chengzi finally broke down: "You...you bully others! Wuwuwuwu~" she ran out while crying.
He Ziqiu twisted his mouth.
Fun!
"Meow~" His shoulders sank, and the little yellow cat jumped on his shoulders. They turned their heads and looked at each other.
【Hey hey hey~】
…
In the evening, the Goya French Restaurant in Luzhou City, a palace shining with the glory of three Michelin stars, is quietly waiting for the arrival of every distinguished guest.
It is a bustling place, and booking a table is like a dream. It is said that even the most basic seats have a staggering minimum consumption threshold of 888 yuan per person. The luxury and consumption of the private rooms have become a mystery among the people.
It’s a topic that few people can get a full picture of.
Outside the restaurant, Chen Ting's face was full of joy, and she personally greeted Ling Heping and his party who had arrived in a hurry by taxi. She said with a smile: "It's not easy to celebrate my son's birthday, so I chose a place a little further away. Do you mind?"
"
Ling Heping looked around and couldn't help but feel a little emotional: "In this place, a plate of vegetarian dishes costs hundreds of yuan. It's really a waste of money."
Chen Ting disagreed, but her smile was still warm: "Yes, it is indeed difficult to book this place. I even asked a scalper to help. But as long as the children are happy, it is worth spending no matter how much money is spent. It is all for the sake of the children."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After saying this, her eyes moved around, and she suddenly noticed Li Haichao who had been silent at the side, and asked curiously: "Brother Haichao, why hasn't your He Ziqiu arrived yet? Didn't you agree to it?"
Are you up?"
He Ziqiu smiled slightly and explained: "He went to the laboratory of Lugong University of Technology in the afternoon and said that there was an urgent experimental project that needed him to deal with. He had just called and said he would be there soon."
"That's it." Chen Ting nodded to express her understanding, and then suggested, "I heard that He Ziqiu hasn't bought a car yet, why don't you let the restaurant arrange a car to pick him up? I booked a luxury box and enjoyed the private car transfer service.
"
As he was talking, a low and textured engine sound came from far away, and a black Audi A6 slowly approached. The body of the car looked more mysterious and noble under the light, attracting attention.
"Everyone, give way and don't block the road." Chen Ting quickly greeted everyone.
No other cars are allowed to come through this door. The person who came was brought by a special car and seemed to be a distinguished guest. She had heard about the rich background of this restaurant before she came, and she did not want to cause trouble in her future life.
When the attendant at the door saw the car for the first time, he looked confused, then turned dissatisfied. He was about to step forward to stop it, but when he caught a glimpse of the license plate number, his expression suddenly changed. After being shocked, he quickly reported through the intercom.
Then he personally stepped forward, opened the car door for the guests in the car in the most respectful manner, and carefully held the roof of the car, fearing any slightest neglect.
"Hello!" As the car door opened slightly, a figure slowly walked out.
Xiao Chengzi opened his mouth in surprise: "He Ziqiu?!"
As soon as these words came out, Chen Ting was shocked and her pupils shrank.
Immediately afterwards, there was a rush of footsteps in the restaurant, and a group of staff surrounded a plump, smiling middle-aged man who walked out quickly. He bent down and stretched out his hand with an extremely enthusiastic attitude:
"Hello, Professor He! It's so wonderful. I didn't expect you to come to Goyaffa Restaurant. This is our great honor!"
