Ji Huai and Cheng Yunyu stayed at home for three days this year. The young couple still liked to sleep in and walk around the village holding hands when they had nothing to do.
Ji Xue can often see Cheng Yunyu busy in the house. From time to time, she will send some cooked dishes to Grandma Ji. She always has a smile on her face and is in a good mood every day.
She used to think that Ji Huai was unreliable. A man who didn't study and had no father or mother would be unlucky for the rest of his life. Now looking at Cheng Yunyu's life, she felt unspeakably depressed.
Aunt Ji has always taught her children not to be like Ji Huai, but now she has changed her tune and wants them to make more money in the future. Ji Huai can make money without studying, so they have to make more money than the other party.
Not only Aunt Ji thinks so, but Ji Xue also thinks so in her heart. If she wants to make money, she must make more decent money than Ji Huai. The business that the other party developed by setting up a small stall is not worthy of envy at all.
Second Aunt Ji has the same mentality as them. She now feels that she is not the best in Ji's family. She thinks that Second Uncle Ji is hopeless and the two of them quarrel frequently.
At the beginning of the school year, the teachers at the school were still discussing the barbecue restaurant opposite No. 3 Middle School and how to organize a group to eat together. Several people even asked her politely.
Aunt Ji didn't want to go at first, but she was really curious, so she finally agreed and followed several other teachers to have a look.
It was already evening when a few people went to the store. It was getting dark. There were many people sitting at the tables outside the store. The clerk was busy. When he saw them coming, he asked, "How many are there?"
"Seven." One of the teachers replied.
"There's a big table over here." The other party led them inside.
"I heard that the food here is delicious and very popular." said the new female teacher.
Aunt Ji Er looked at the people coming and going, looked at the waiter and suddenly asked: "Where is your boss? Isn't he here?"
"The boss won't come tonight, he's off work." The waiter poured tea for them.
"That's it." Aunt Ji was a little embarrassed and didn't ask any more questions.
The female teacher next to her noticed something strange: "Teacher Li, have you been here before?"
"No." Aunt Ji shook her head with a smile, and then said, "But the store is opened by my nephew, and we have never had time to come."
"Does your nephew drive it?" People present were surprised, "This is so awesome, it can make a lot of money."
"He made a lot of money." When Aunt Ji said it, her smile was a little far-fetched, and she emphasized, "They also started by setting up street vendors in the beginning, which was very hard."
It is not respectable to set up a street stall.
"Then he endures hardships very much. I heard that their family also has a private restaurant. Have you tried it there? How does his cooking taste?" The new teacher continued to ask, with a curious look on his face.
"...I haven't eaten it, and I haven't seen him cooking at home. He went to a vocational high school to learn his craft, and I haven't tasted it either." Aunt Ji twitched her lips.
How long have you been studying for? How could it be delicious? Can you still make flowers
"Our private restaurant is on the street behind." The waiter must have heard what Aunt Ji said, "Are you a relative of our boss? I haven't heard of them. Reservations are required for private restaurants, and they have already been reserved. It’s been a week, and there are so many people that we can’t even queue.”
The new teacher asked her: "Are the prices of private kitchens a bit high? I heard them say they cost one or two hundred for a meal."
Waiter: "The price is a bit high. This is the only private restaurant in this area. It is definitely worth the money and the ingredients are the freshest. The same goes for this store. The oil for our fried skewers is changed every day. It is safe and hygienic. It’s convenient for you, so don’t worry, the boss is very strict about it, we all eat it ourselves.”
"It's quite hygienic."
"One or two hundred for a meal is a bit expensive."
"Some of their dishes cost hundreds of dollars a piece. I hesitated for a long time and didn't go there. I was very excited after looking at the menu."
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I heard that this private restaurant can be booked online, and after adding □□, you can see the menu they posted in the space. A male teacher asked the new teacher for his contact information.
Aunt Ji did not interrupt their subsequent conversation. The others seemed to have noticed something and did not discuss it further.
The store is very busy at night. Whether it's fried tofu, barbecue or rice noodles, the staff are busy. There are many people waiting for a seat, and those who can't wait take it away.
Aunt Ji Er only knew Ji Huai and his wife made money before, but she didn't expect that they could make money so much. The little girl at the cashier rarely rested. The food in the store is not expensive, and the vegetarian dishes only cost 50 cents a bunch. Even though it is only 50 cents, the few of them ordered two large plates, plus various snacks, and the checkout was close to 300 yuan.
She didn't receive any special treatment because she was a relative of the boss. On second thought, if she had a good relationship, she would contact the boss when she came to the store, but she didn't know what to do after asking.
As the reputation of the private restaurant gradually increased, Ji Huai and Cheng Yunyu became a lot busier, and the private rooms upstairs were full every night. Either a family gathering, a class reunion, or a birthday.
While Ji Huai was busy in the morning, Cheng Yunyu was going to decorate the private room, prepare drinks, blow up balloons, put on colored paper, and use the simplest things to decorate it with the most atmosphere.
Aunt Ji knew about this place, but she had never been there once. Ji Xue came here the year after graduation. She came here to attend a classmate's birthday, and she even bought a silver necklace as a gift for her classmate.
Aunt Ji was shocked when she heard that she was going to a private restaurant and that a table of eight hundred and eighty-eight was required: "What kind of food is so expensive?"
"This is a private restaurant. It only accepts reservations. It was scheduled a few days ago." Ji Xue put on makeup and tried on a few more outfits.
I heard that the food there is very good and has a unique flavor. It is one of the best restaurants in the area. Plus it’s a reservation, so it’s so scarce, so isn’t it normal for it to be more expensive
"So high-end?" Aunt Ji couldn't understand this and just thought it was really expensive.
Ji Xue didn't say much to her and was looking forward to going out.
She met her classmates in the city and went to the address given to them by the birthday boy. Looking at the street, Ji Xue was a little suspicious: "Is this restaurant inside? It doesn't feel good here."
I heard that Ji Huai and the others opened a store in No. 3 Middle School, which should be nearby.
"That's right." The other party answered. As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a uniquely decorated building in front of him, which stood out among a row of buildings. "It can't be that one, right?"
As soon as Ji Xue looked over, the other person said: "Chu He's private dish, this is it! Hurry, hurry, hurry."
The two walked over quickly and saw a white bear wearing a chef's uniform at the door with an honest smile on its face.
"so cute."
"Yes, I want to take a picture with her, please help me take a picture."
"good."
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The female classmate took a photo of Ji Xue with her mobile phone. The door of the restaurant was pushed open, and a smiling and enthusiastic female voice sounded: "Hello, welcome."
The female classmate was too embarrassed to put away her phone: "We came to the private room to celebrate my classmate's birthday."
"Okay, the private room is on the second floor. I'll take you up." Cheng Yunyu arched her eyebrows and reached out to fully open the door, waiting for them to walk in.
Ji Xue felt that the voice was somewhat familiar at first, but when she turned around and saw that baby face, her expression suddenly changed, like a basin of cold water being poured down.
That bit of enthusiasm and excitement was extinguished, and not a bit was left.
"Xiaoxue? Are you coming to eat?" Cheng Yunyu was also surprised.
"Yeah." Ji Xue calmed down her emotions and walked inside.
"The private room is on the second floor." Cheng Yunyu led them from the front.
The female classmate asked her quietly from behind: "Do you know her? Is she your classmate? Is she coming to the front desk?"
Ji Xue said in a very calm tone: "I don't know."
She knew that Cheng Yunyu couldn't come to the front desk. She had heard that Ji Huai had reopened a store before. It couldn't be this one, right? He went to a vocational high school, how is that possible
What can you learn in vocational high school
As soon as she finished speaking, the person next to her grabbed her arm, with uncontrollable excitement in her voice: "The chef is so handsome, he is so handsome!!!"
Ji Xue looked over and saw that Ji Huai was walking from inside carrying a casserole. He was wearing a chef's uniform, a chef's hat, and a mask. His exposed eyebrows and sharp eyes made his appearance look even higher. A lot higher.
"Be careful of the steps." Cheng Yunyu's words brought the two of them back to their thoughts.
Soft music was still playing on the second floor. Outside was a large balcony with many flowers and swings. People were playing and laughter kept coming.
The private room is also very warmly decorated, the blue and white balloons are very atmospheric, and there are some wooden furniture placed next to it, which is exquisite and unique.
"I'll go down first. Call me if you need anything." Cheng Yunyu said and then looked at Ji Xue, "There are eleven people in total. Your friend said the food will be served at seven o'clock."
"Well, thank you." Ji Xue nodded, his expression a little stiff.
Cheng Yunyu said nothing more and went downstairs with a smile. After a while, she brought a bunch of drinks and poured two glasses for the two of them.
She was attentive and had a good attitude, but Ji Xue felt uncomfortable all over. She always thought that Ji Huai and his wife were just serving people, so they made some money, but how could they have any social status
Making money by cooking for people is very humble.
Cheng Yunyu had a smile on his face and was so busy that he never had a moment to spare. She served and delivered food, and asked if there was anything she needed, but she didn't feel the slightest bit condescending.
Her classmates were all praising their food for being delicious, but she was so chewy that she couldn't taste it at all.
acid.
Especially the passion fruit drink brought by Cheng Yunyu was sour and unpleasant to drink.
During this period, Cheng Yunyu also presented them with a plate of cantaloupe and a plate of pastries, and said to them: "This is a gift, buy it for you to relieve your tiredness."
"Thanks."
Everyone thanked her and heard that Ji Xue knew her. They thought they were classmates and friends, so they left for convenience. Unexpectedly, when they were checking out, the girl at the "front desk" said, "You are Xiaoxue's classmates, too." It’s your first time here, I’ll give you a 20% discount, just charge 710.”
The girl suddenly lost more than 100 yuan, and the girl was surprised and grateful. After thanking her, she went out and said a few words to Ji Xue thanks to her, and asked if their relationship was very good.
"Yeah." Ji Xue answered perfunctorily. She didn't want to tell others that she was her cousin-in-law, and she didn't want to admit that Ji Huai was so profitable and now prosperous.
She had just observed that all the tables in the store were full, and there were people in the three private rooms. With just two people working, the profits must be very high.
"Do you have a good relationship? Is that her family's shop? What's the relationship between the chef and her? He's so handsome, and they seem to be a good match." The classmate next to him kept asking.
"I don't know." Ji Xue was a little impatient, and then said, "I think their food is just like that. It's not worth the price at all. Don't come here next time."
As soon as these words came out, everyone felt a little strange.
The girl's attitude was enthusiastic, the food was indeed delicious, and she even discounted it by 20% off by more than 100, but Ji Xue didn't appreciate it at all, which was more or less incomprehensible.
There was a big drama in their minds: The two of them had a good relationship before? She can't see others having a good life? jealous
Ji Xue's displeasure and rejection of the girl was quite obvious, and they didn't say much in the end. Cheng Yunyu, on the other hand, didn't feel anything at all.
She told Ji Huai about the 20% discount, but he didn't comment and she didn't say much, so the matter was over.
They have a lot to do and don't worry about it.
This year, Ji Huai and Cheng Yunyu saved some more money. They paid off their car loan and bought the house and land in front of the store.
Savings were emptied again and became shriveled again.
There were more and more orders for private dishes, and Ji Huai began to adjust his rest time. Monday and Tuesday were their fixed rest times, and they would not take orders on these two days.
During breaks, he would sleep in with her, or take her out to hang out, watch movies and take a walk.
The two of them didn't sleep in today. Cheng's father and Cheng's mother came to the city. Ji Huai went shopping early in the morning and had to greet them later.
After he left, Cheng's mother was chatting with Cheng Yunyu. She couldn't be more satisfied with the marriage. Looking at the spacious and decorated room, she smiled at the corners of her eyes.
Cheng Yunyu not only lives in a building in the city, but also drives a car. He comes back to see them from time to time. How wonderful.
"I'm so exhausted during this period." Cheng Yunyu would also complain to her.
Cheng's mother didn't know how to comfort people. She said, "Are you tired now? Your dad and I are even more tired digging in the fields. Why are you tired?"
Ji Huai also mentioned that the two of them should go to live in the city, not to be so hard, but people who are used to working hard can't let go of the few acres of farmland at home, and they don't want to come up to make others uncomfortable.
For them, it is more comfortable to stay in the countryside.
"Can't I be tired?" Cheng Yunyu snorted, "Ji Huai said it was hard on me. I am the most tired. I not only have to entertain, but I also have to do publicity."
"I'm tired." Cheng's mother couldn't help but looked at her belly, "You've been married for so long, are you pregnant?"
The two went to get their marriage certificate some time ago and are now a legal and reasonable couple.
"No." Cheng Yunyu pursed his lips.
"When will you get pregnant? You are not a child anymore. Ji Huai doesn't care, and neither do you?" Cheng's mother began to preach, and even urged the baby to be born, "Mom, I'm waiting to have my grandson."
Cheng Yunyu: "..."
"We can't put off this matter." Cheng's mother said at the end, thinking that they had something to hide, and quietly said that if they had anything to tell her, they would go to the hospital for a check-up if they really couldn't.
Cheng Yunyu blushed terribly, lowered his head and shrank his neck and said nothing.
That night, she took a shower and went to bed holding Ji Huai.
"It smells so good." Ji Huai also hugged her, lowered his head and kissed her, with a curious look on his face, "I smell why it smells so good."
She raised her head and kissed him, and suddenly said vaguely: "Today, my mother quietly asked me why we haven't had a baby yet. Is it... is there something wrong..."
When Ji Huai heard this: "..."
"Why aren't you pregnant yet? Are you..."
"Cheng Yunyu!" His face was so dark that he gritted his teeth as he said these three words.
"It's just that I'm not pregnant, and you still don't admit it!" She frowned, and then added, "You're young, and you don't know what's wrong. We have to pay attention."
Although they also used birth control, there were times when they didn't use it. She was also suspicious of why they didn't get it even once.