Cheng Yunyu's mobile phone was a cheap copycat phone. After using it for several years, the battery was no longer durable. Before she could tell Ji Huai where she was, the phone automatically shut down.
She looked at her cell phone with a black screen, anxious.
A young road fool leads two old road fools. Cheng Yunyu was confused. Finally, Cheng's father took out his senior phone: "Do you still remember the number? Use dad's mobile phone to call back."
Cheng Yunyu took his mobile phone and because he was too panicked, he thought for a while before remembering Ji Huai's number. After the call was connected, he calmed her down: "Don't worry, you can go check it out." Look at the information on the bus stop and tell me which stop it is."
She walked over quickly and spoke softer and softer: "Nancun Station. There is no direct access here. We just changed trains."
Ji Huai: "Well, wait for me."
Cheng's father and Cheng's mother were both staring at him, and Cheng Yunyu was too embarrassed to talk to him too much. Cheng's father's mobile phone was also a small one, and the phone bill was calculated and paid. She didn't dare to say anything more. It would be a disaster if the battery ran out and she was in arrears.
She hung up the phone, and the two children sat at the bus stop and stared at each other.
Unfortunately, misfortunes never come singly. The sky turned dark quickly, and there were dark clouds in the distance. There were not even taxis on this road, and there were mountains ahead. Cheng Yunyu wanted to cry but had no tears.
"It's going to rain. Can your friend find this place?" Cheng's mother frowned.
As soon as she finished speaking, a gust of wind blew, and the leaves rustled, making the leaves even more depressed. Black clouds kept coming in the distance. Cheng Yunyu looked at the other side of the road, feeling really unsure.
After waiting for half an hour, there was no one.
"Let's see if there is a bus. Let's get on and take the bus back to the city." Father Cheng couldn't wait any longer for fear that several people would be soaked in the rain.
Cheng Yunyu and Cheng's mother didn't move. He said the same thing just now. As a result, they got lost. If they got into the car randomly again, they might not be able to go back at all.
Seeing that the two of them didn't respond, Father Cheng sat down again.
The sky was getting darker, the wind was blowing harder, and there was no one in the distance. Cheng Yunyu couldn't help but shrink her neck in the cold. She called Ji Huai again, but he didn't answer.
It's over.
She was about to burst into tears, and she hit another one. As soon as the other end was connected, she stood up suddenly, with crystal tears rolling in her eye sockets: "Where are you? Why haven't you come yet?"
There is no one here, it's dark, the wind is blowing hard, there is nothing to protect them, the bus station is shabby and shabby, it will be blown away. What will they do if there is thunder soon
She was afraid.
Ji Huai comforted her: "I know where it is. Just wait a moment. It's raining in the city..."
Immediately afterwards, lightning lit up in the dark clouds, as if tearing the sky apart, and thunder followed closely, which was frightening to hear.
She could see it was raining not far away, and the heavy rain was coming this way. Cheng Yunyu was scared to death. She was afraid that Cheng's father and Cheng's mother would be caught in the rain. She wanted to take the two of them to hide, but she was afraid of hiding in the rain. The tree was struck by lightning, and there was no shelter around it.
At this moment, a car drove up from the front and stopped in front of several people. Cheng's mother thought someone was taking advantage of the situation and hugged her bag tightly.
Cheng Yunyu saw the taxi door opening and Ji Huai getting out of the car. Her tense nerves suddenly relaxed and she moved forward with tears in the corners of her eyes.
Cheng's father and Cheng's mother always thought that the person who contacted Cheng Yunyu was a girl, because they heard that their daughter had several good female classmates when she was studying in a vocational high school in the provincial capital, and they all stayed in the provincial capital to work.
When they saw that it was the young man from yesterday, they were immediately stunned. What made them dumbfounded the most was that the young man gently rubbed Cheng Yunyu's head and comforted him, and their good daughter actually reached out and hugged his waist.
Cheng’s father + Cheng’s mother’s eyes widened: “!!!!!”
Cheng Yunyu was stunned when she hugged him, with panic in her eyes. She hurriedly let go of her hand, lowered her head and stood aside like a student caught doing something wrong.
She was really wanderlust. When she was in a big city, he once took her to the hospital for medical treatment, but she got lost and cried to him on the phone while waiting for him to come find her.
Moreover, she was timid and didn't dare to run around without Ji Huai. She heard that some criminal gangs would catch lone girls and sell them to the mountains. She was afraid of being caught.
Ji Huai was still calm and walked to the side and opened the car door: "Auntie, uncle, get in the car quickly, it's going to rain."
Father Cheng and Mother Cheng wanted to question them, but the rain came, and big raindrops pitter-pattered down. Several people hurriedly got into the car. Ji Huai went in slowly and got wet.
Cheng Yunyu took out tissues from her bag and gave a few to him. Cheng's father and Cheng's mother looked over. She didn't dare to speak or look at the two of them. She leaned against the door and window with a guilty conscience. The taxi driver turned around and drove forward.
inside the car.
No one spoke, the sound of rain and roaring could be heard in their ears.
Ji Huai was the first to speak up and break the silence: "Uncle and aunt, let's go back directly on the highway."
Cheng Yunyu was afraid that Cheng's father and Cheng's mother would embarrass him, so he answered quickly: "Well, there are no tickets at the station at this time."
Cheng’s father and Cheng’s mother: “…”
Both of them are honest people. Even if they get angry, they still know that they can't show off their family ugliness, and they can't argue in the car and let the driver laugh, so the two of them kept a straight face.
Ji Huai and Cheng Yunyu didn't dare to speak, and it took a long time to go back.
The taxi drove back to the city. Because it was late, no one had eaten. Ji Huai proposed to have dinner together before going back. Cheng Yunyu hid behind him like a quail.
The family arrived at a hot pot restaurant. Ji Huai handed the menu to Cheng's father and Cheng's mother: "Uncle and aunt, take a look at what you want to eat."
"Just watch it." Cheng's father replied expressionlessly.
If it had been any other young man, he would have scolded them, but the other guy helped them and couldn't cross the river to demolish them.
Ji Huai took the menu back in despair, and looked down at it with a pen: "Let's have something light, and ask for a mushroom soup." He ordered a few dishes, then turned to ask Cheng Yunyu, "What do you want to eat? "
Before Cheng Yunyu could raise her head to look, she felt her parents' gaze and didn't dare to speak, so she swallowed her words back.
Ji Huai also lowered his head silently, ordered fried pork ribs, read the menu again, and looked at the two people opposite him: "Uncle and aunt, do you need anything else?"
He didn't come here to eat, so of course he ignored him.
Cheng Yunyu tried to smooth things over with a stiff face: "No, these are enough to eat. Let people serve them quickly. I'm hungry."
Ji Huai took the menu to the waiter and added: "Can the food be served quickly?"
"Okay, wait a minute." The other party took the menu and walked quickly to the kitchen.
"I'll come." Ji Huai saw Cheng Yunyu pouring tea, took the teapot from her hand, poured two more cups, and placed them in front of Cheng's father and Cheng's mother, "Uncle and aunt, drink tea."
I have to say that he was quite polite.
Cheng's mother looked at her daughter, who was holding a cup and sipping tea, with a look of resentment, and deliberately said: "Are you classmates in junior high school? Or are you friends I met in the provincial capital?"
Cheng Yunyu tightened her hand on the cup and even said, "Junior high school classmates, ordinary friends."
If the two of them don't suspect it, that would be the best. They can hide it until next year. Next year, she will be twenty years old, so won't she be able to fall in love
"You think I'm blind? Your dad and I are both stupid, right?" Cheng's mother was so angry that she exposed it directly.
Cheng Yunyu buried her head even lower. She obviously knew that he was trying to trick her, but she couldn't admit it in person.
"How long have you been together?" Cheng's mother asked again. As she spoke, she looked at Ji Huai.
Ji Huai didn't answer immediately. Cheng Yunyu winked hard and told him not to speak. If he told the truth, his legs would be broken, and both of their legs would be broken.
"Forgot." Ji Huai replied bravely. He had a lively chat with Cheng's mother yesterday. If he hadn't had such a lively chat, he wouldn't be afraid to say a word now.
"Forgot?" Mother Cheng laughed angrily and snorted heavily.
The bottom of the pot was brought up, and the side dishes were placed on the table one by one.
"Mom and Dad, you eat first." Cheng Yunyu was also nervous. Just as he was about to get up and serve food to the two of them, Ji Huai took over again and made three bowls in a row before serving it to himself.
"Your fried pork ribs." The waiter brought the fried pork ribs to the table.
"Thank you." Cheng Yunyu said, and saw that the bottom of the pot was rolling again. Ji Huai picked up the dishes before her and put them into the pot. She didn't sit down, so she gave Cheng's father and Cheng's mother a piece of ribs, and then Give Ji Huai another piece.
"You eat first. Leave me alone." Ji Huai said.
"It's okay." She put the ribs in his bowl and then took a piece for herself. When she sat down, she saw the look from Cheng's mother and sat down again.
Cheng's father didn't say anything from beginning to end, but kept observing the two of them. When he saw Ji Huai sitting down again, he spoke: "You are still young, you don't understand what responsibility is, and you think about things too simply. .”
"Your dad is right." Cheng's mother looked at Ji Huai and said, "Auntie has no other intentions. To be honest, I just want Xiaoyu to find someone a few years older than her, so that he can be more stable and live a good life. You are only twenty years old."
A twenty-year-old boy whose character is not yet settled yet still wants to play. He can afford it, but girls can't.
Ji Huai also understood and didn't want the atmosphere to be so heavy, so he half-jokingly said: "Steadiness has something to do with age, but auntie, don't judge people by their appearance. I can live a life too. We are not just playing around. When we save enough money, we will definitely get married."
Seeing Cheng Yunyu also nodding, Cheng's mother frowned: "Why are you nodding your head? What do you know?"
"Let's save money to open a shop first, and then save money to get married." Although Cheng Yunyu was a little panicked, she couldn't hide anymore at this point.
"Young man, you have a good idea. Do you know how much it costs to open a store? You need to build a house and raise children to get married. Do you know how much it will cost?" Mother Cheng thought she was simply fanciful.
The older generation had to save decades of money to build a house, just a tile-roofed house. They spent half their life building it, getting married and opening a shop.
Cheng Yunyu was also aroused by Cheng's mother's tone and quickly replied: "Why don't we know? It costs 60,000 to 70,000 yuan to open a store, and tens of thousands of yuan to get married. We..."
"Uncle and aunt." Ji Huai interrupted her and did not let her continue, "You eat first, and we will talk while eating."
If Cheng Yunyu continues talking, it will be time to expose the fact that the two are living together. At that time, Cheng's father and Cheng's mother may really want to break his legs, let alone marry her.
Cheng Yunyu also realized that she couldn't say too much and buried herself in her meal.
Cheng's father and Cheng's mother were embarrassed to lose face when they saw Ji Huai's good attitude. After running around all day, they were all hungry. When the food was cooked, they started eating.
During this period, Cheng's mother brought the bill and asked Cheng Yunyu to settle the bill in advance. She also stopped Ji Huai: "Don't go, just let Xiaoyu go. You have helped us a lot, we should treat you to dinner."
Inviting him to dinner would at least reduce their psychological burden.
Ji Huai really sat still. Cheng Yunyu was taking money from her bag. She took out two red banknotes. He took the money and stood up again, "You sit down, I'll pay it."
Cheng Yunyu: "Yeah."
Cheng's mother frowned even more when she saw this behavior, "Although I have to treat you to a meal, he doesn't do things in a grand manner. Is he usually stingy with you?"
"You are young, this is normal." Cheng's father said. He felt that the two of them were playing house, and he had to teach his daughter a lesson when he got home.
At this age, you should work hard. If you are in love now, won't you have to get married in a while
Cheng Yunyu ate a piece of lotus root and said, "Why are you so cool? He is not stingy with me. Our money is all put together, and everyone has the same relationship."
"Why should I give you all the money? Is your relationship so deep?" Mother Cheng sensed something was wrong.
Cheng Yunyu's heart pounded. Fortunately, Ji Huai came back. He handed her the money he had found. She touched him with her elbow and dropped the difficult topic: "My mother asked you why you gave her the money." I don't care."
Ji Huai sat upright and said to the two of them seriously: "I want to save money so that I can live a good life with Xiao Yu in the future."
Cheng’s father and Cheng’s mother: “…”
"Setting up a stall is not a long-term solution. I can't let her follow me to set up a stall for the rest of my life. Maybe the city will no longer allow it. After all, it will also affect the appearance of the city. We have to save money to open a store, but the monthly rent after opening the store will also be A sum of money can go up as the landlord says, but you still have to keep saving money. It is best to buy the shop, which can be considered a guarantee." Ji Huai talked about his plan, and then said, "The income from the stall is pretty good now. I can open a shop with her in the next year, and I can hire someone to help me, so she doesn’t have to suffer too much with me.”
Cheng Yunyu lowered his eyes and grabbed his hand. She didn't feel that she had suffered any hardships. Maybe it was because she had never experienced any blessings, and she didn't feel that these were anything.
Cheng's mother was a little confused. She didn't care where the money to open the store came from. She quickly realized: "You are going to open a store after the new year and ask her to help? I don't agree. How can we be together like this without getting married?"
Although Ji Huai had a plan, and it sounded good, she had a traditional mindset. The little girl would go to his shop to help him for a few years before she got married. In the future, everything would be in vain. Wasn't it a waste of money for her to work
Father Cheng frowned, obviously not agreeing.
Cheng Yunyu was also anxious. Ji Huai pursed his thin lips tightly and looked at the two of them seriously: "If we want to get married, what are your conditions? We can get married first and then open a store."
Although they are under the legal age, the custom here is to have a banquet. As long as they have a banquet, they are married. Holding a banquet is more important than getting a certificate.
Before Cheng's mother and Cheng's father spoke, Ji Huai added: "I have no plans to build a house for my family in the past two years. Once I build it, I won't have the money to open a shop, and I won't go back to live often. We have thirty-five thousand in hand now. After the year We will also have more money on hand. We want to open a store first, save some money, and then get married."
When he talked about this deposit, Cheng's father and Cheng's mother were extremely surprised. They didn't expect that the two of them had so much money. 70,000 to 80,000 yuan can build a large bungalow in the village, with two bedrooms and a living room, and Ji Huai can afford half of that.
Cheng's mother was a little relieved: "What should I do if I lose money? Or don't open a store."
She was just a peasant who couldn't read a single word. She just thought it was dangerous to open a shop. What if she lost money? Many people cannot afford to build a house in their lifetime.
"If you lose money, start the stall again. We are still young." Cheng Yunyu saw that the other party was wavering and said quickly, "Mom, the rice noodles made by Ji Huai are really delicious. The stall business has always been very good. Give him some more time." Don't push him too hard. This time he took dad to the provincial capital for medical treatment. It was his idea. If dad wanted money, he said he could use all the money to treat dad. No one would be so kind to me again. I want to marry him , it’s him, the path I chose.”
Seeing her say this, the two of them were anxious and helpless, but they did look high on Ji Huai. At least he understood and treated them well.
Cheng Yunyu wanted to say something else, but Ji Huai's hand under the table gently pulled her and did not let her continue. He just solemnly said to Cheng's father and Cheng's mother: "I know you must also be worried. When we open the store, On track, we will get married next year, and I will not miss Xiaoyu even if others have it."
"I promise you."
…
If you just look at Ji Huai's face, he is handsome and handsome, with the immature look of someone in his early twenties, but what he says and what he does is indeed more reliable than many men in their twenties.
He was humble and polite. What could Cheng's mother and Cheng's father say? You can't deny him directly and then beat him up, right
Everyone had their own thoughts on the meal. After the meal, Ji Huai called a taxi for them and sent them to the car. Cheng Yunyu actually didn't want to go back, but she didn't dare. When she got in the car, she looked at Ji Huai several times.
Ji Huai stood there, waiting for the car to drive away, but did not look back.
He knew that if he kept working hard, he would always have money, and he would eventually get what he wanted, but he was really afraid that the Cheng family would not agree. It’s easy to have a wife and have children, but it’s not easy to marry someone you want and be happy with.
In this life, he didn't want to have any great future, he just wanted his wife and children to live a peaceful and contented life.
In a taxi.
Cheng's mother looked sideways at Cheng Yunyu, raised her hand, and resisted the urge to poke her head: "The little girl Jiajia wants to marry him. She is so young and energetic. She thinks she can endure a lot of hardships."
"I'm telling you, just because I don't object doesn't mean I agree. Please restrain yourself, or I will really break your legs!"
"Did you hear that?!"
…
Cheng Yunyu looked at Cheng's serious mother, and plucked up the courage to say, "When the time comes, he will open a shop and build a house. Mom, will you agree? How much do we need as a gift? Tell me, we will work hard to save."
Mother Cheng looked at her innocent look and answered loudly: "If he opens a shop, can make money, and builds a house, and our family doesn't want a bride price, I will agree to your marriage!"
If the store can be opened successfully, it means that it can make money, and if the house can be built, it means that there is a nest, income and nest. At least her daughter will not have to endure hardship when she gets married.
"That's what you said." Cheng Yunyu's eyes lit up and he couldn't contain his excitement.
"I said so." Cheng's mother nodded and looked at her, "If you can marry someone who opens a shop in the city, that's your ability, but I'm not here to beat you. Young people always think of things simply."
"Just remember what you said." Cheng Yunyu muttered with a smile, his eyebrows arched.
They could not imagine the daily profits she and Ji Huai made. Soon they would be able to save money to open a shop. After another year of hard work at most, they could build a house.
"Still laughing." Cheng's mother was too lazy to talk about her.