This is a small town with a total population of just over 20,000 people.
Chen Feng's hometown is here. His ancestors were farmers, and there are two brothers in his family.
The eldest brother Chen Rui started working after graduating from junior high school. He worked as a chef apprentice, drove a rental car, and did business. Later, he got married and had children, and became a driver for pulling goods. He had his own small truck and helped pull goods for others.
My sister-in-law, Li Guihong, is my eldest brother’s junior high school classmate. She works in a small factory in the town and is also very diligent.
The two of them could not make a lot of money, but it was enough to feed and clothe their small family.
Chen Feng's parents opened a canteen in their home and helped their eldest son take care of their children.
Chen Rui gave birth to two children in succession, both daughters.
Fortunately, the patriarchal mentality is no longer so serious now, and the whole family loves these two little babies very much.
Including Chen Feng, when he came back this time, most of the gifts were bought for these two little nieces.
When I got home, it was almost five o'clock in the afternoon. At this time, the two little guys had already returned home from kindergarten. The older one was named Xiaoyu, who was six years old, and the younger one was named Xiaoxue, who was four years old.
When Chen Feng got out of the taxi, he saw them, standing in front of the canteen and playing.
"Light rain, light snow."
Chen Feng shouted to them.
As a result, the two little guys looked at him in surprise and did not recognize him.
This is understandable. The last time we met was on the National Day a year ago, and we met on several video calls with my parents later on, so it was normal that I didn’t remember him as my uncle.
"I am the second uncle, have you forgotten?"
When Chen Feng said this, the two little guys finally reacted, especially Xiaoyu, who seemed to have finally remembered it. He quickly ran up to him and called "Second Uncle" with a friendly smile. Chen Feng was immediately elated and couldn't help but give her to her.
Hug him.
Xiaoxue was a little light, so she just stood there in a daze and didn't come up to say hello.
Of course Chen Feng didn't mind, and took the initiative to hug Xiaoxue, one on each side.
"Second Uncle has brought you a lot of gifts this time. Call me Second Uncle and I will give you the gifts."
Chen Feng looked at Xiaoxue who was obviously a little introverted and said.
Xiaoyu immediately shouted happily "Second Uncle", "Second Uncle", Xiaoxue glanced at the big package behind Chen Feng, and finally called out "Second Uncle" sweetly, Chen Feng happily responded "Hey",
Then he put them down, went over to pick up the big package, and said, "Okay, let's go in and distribute the gifts to you."
The two little nieces immediately followed Chen Feng with smiles on their faces.
There is no one in the canteen now, and business is as usual. There are four canteens on this street less than 200 meters away in their town.
"Mom, I'm back!" Chen Feng shouted toward the back room on the first floor.
In the three-story floor-to-ceiling house on his street, the front room on the first floor facing the street was a canteen, and the back room was a kitchen and dining room. Chen Feng heard the sound of cooking over there.
Sure enough, my mother Zhao Xiaolan's voice came from behind: "I know, wait a minute. The food is almost ready. You call your brother and ask him to come back for dinner after finishing this trip."
"Okay." Chen Feng agreed and called his brother.
My brother is on his way back.
After making the call, the two little guys in front of him were looking at him eagerly. Chen Feng hurriedly opened the big package and distributed the gifts to them.
Barbie dolls, bubble cameras, little teddy, magic kaleidoscope, electronic magic wands, etc., all came in double portions. The two little guys were so happy that they cheered.
"Why did you buy so many things for them?"
Zhao Xiaolan came over and complained for a while, but seeing that her two granddaughters were happy, she didn't say anything more.
Not long after, sister-in-law Li Guihong also came over, and Chen Feng also brought her a gift, a set of cosmetics, and he was also polite.
Then the eldest brother Chen Rui came back with his father Chen Dayong. His father sometimes worked as a porter on the truck and made money.
Although Chen Feng's divorce was a bit disturbing, the family was finally reunited.
Chen Rui pulled Chen Feng, and the two brothers drank a lot of wine together. In the end, both brothers drank too much, and Chen Feng didn't know how to get back to the room.
When he woke up, it was already the next morning.
His original room, the back room on the second floor, had been laid out like this since he was in middle school, when their family just moved in.
I went to the toilet to wash up and went downstairs to eat. It was already past nine in the morning and everyone else in the family had already gotten up.
“There is hot sticky rice in the kitchen.”
Zhao Xiaolan, who was busy in the canteen, shouted to Chen Feng.
"I know." Chen Feng responded reflexively.
Similar scenes have happened countless times. He used to be used to it and didn't think anything of it, but now that he doesn't have much time left, he is suddenly very moved and has a bit of a sore nose.
This is just a daily conversation that countless families have. Many people often ignore it and don't even know how to cherish and be grateful. He was the same before.
It was only now that he was about to die that he suddenly realized that the kindness of his parents in raising him had not yet been repaid, and that he realized that his parents had silently paid for him in the past.
After eating the glutinous rice fried by my mother herself, which is filled with dried shrimps, chopped dried tofu, minced meat, chopped green onion, and a bowl of seaweed and egg soup, it is the most delicious breakfast.
This kind of breakfast and taste can only be eaten at home, not outside.
After eating almost two bowls of glutinous rice, Chen Feng burst into tears after eating.
After wiping a few tears from the corners of his eyes with a tissue, Chen Feng picked up his cell phone and called his elder brother Chen Rui, asking him to come back for dinner at noon and discuss something.
Chen Rui readily agreed.
Chen Feng came over to the canteen to help with the inventory. During this period, he met several familiar neighbors, and they were treated with courtesy.
The time soon reached noon.
Chen Rui and Chen Dayong came back together, and sister-in-law Li Guihong also came home from get off work at the factory. The two little nieces were in kindergarten.
Everyone finished their meal first, and then the father and son drank beer.
Chen Feng then said: "Brother, haven't you always wanted to open a car beauty shop? I plan to open it with you. I will contribute the money and you will contribute the effort, and we will split the shares at 40-60."
When Chen Feng said this, everyone was stunned.
Zhao Xiaolan first asked: "Where did you get the money?"
Chen Feng had no choice but to say: "I won 500,000 yuan last time when I bought a lottery ticket. It's okay to just leave the money. It's better to invest it."
"Really?" Chen Dayong, who has always been quiet, couldn't help but his eyes widened. He is a senior lottery player. He has bought lottery tickets for more than ten years, including sports and welfare lottery, but so far he has only won the biggest prize of 20 yuan.
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"Really." Chen Feng said calmly, "I plan to spend 300,000 to open a store. Brother, do you think it's enough?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Rui quickly said: "That must be enough. Open a store on the national highway. The rent of our store here is not expensive. The main thing is decoration, equipment and materials. At most 200,000 is enough. But if you choose to join a chain store
, and some franchise fees are required.”
“Do you think it’s better to join a franchise or go it alone?”
After thinking for a while, Chen Rui said: "Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. To sum up, it is definitely better to join some big brands. After all, it is more formal."
"Then just join. You choose a good brand and a good reputation. It doesn't matter even if you spend all 500,000."
Zhao Xiaolan frowned and said: "Xiao Feng, although you won the money, you can't spend it carelessly."
Chen Feng smiled and said: "Don't worry, Mom, this car beauty shop will definitely make money if it is opened on the national highway. How many vehicles come and go on the national highway every day, and there is not a real car beauty shop in our town, only an irregular private car wash
The store’s business is good every day.”
Chen Rui added: "Now there are two companies, both of which are not formal, but the business is very good."
"That's it. It's definitely not a loss to open this store anyway."
"Okay. You two brothers can discuss it among yourselves. However, brothers will settle accounts and will sign a contract when the time comes. You can't be embarrassed for money. Even brothers don't have to do it." Zhao Xiaolan said with a stern face.
"How can this be?"
"How can this be?"
The two brothers rebutted in unison, with a tacit understanding.
Chen Feng smiled and said: "Look, we brothers will not have any conflicts over money, don't worry."
Then Chen Rui began to discuss with Chen Feng and finalized some details.