A group of people took shifts at the teacher's house for five days, and someone came from the teacher's hometown.
Everyone also happened to be about to start school, so they said goodbye to each other, and went home to prepare for the start of school.
On September 2nd.
At Haiqin High Speed Rail Station.
Wearing a goose yellow suspender dress, wearing sunglasses, Wang Lixin, who is dressed in a cool summer dress, is carrying a suitcase, and her parents beside her are also full of bags.
Since she started school late, her classmates had almost left, and when it was her turn, there were no classmates who came to see her off.
She hung up her earplugs and looked around unwillingly, as if she was waiting for something.
Until the end, when she walked into the station with her parents, she didn't see half of her classmates.
"Hmph, Kui and I have been together for six days. We worked together to take care of Teacher Sima, but you didn't come to see me off when I left. It's boring."
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On the other hand, Chen Chuan's house was very lively today.
It was his great-grandfather's anniversary.
Great-grandfather, that is, the father of Grandpa Chen Chuan, the old man had a strong body and a long life, and he lived until he was 102 years old.
The Chen family is the common surname in the Du family's village, and half of the people from the village came this day.
The descendants of the Chen family all wore decent dark formal attire, and went to the grave with solemn faces.
The cemetery was not far from the village, and Chen Chuan was among a large group of people.
The smell of fireworks and incense is lingering, firecrackers open the way ahead, and the sharp sound of suona goes straight into the sky.
Grandpa had four sons, and each son had four or five sons. That is to say, there were more than twenty people in Chen Chuan's direct parental lineage, and nearly thirty people in his generation.
Among the same generation, some are older, and some are married and have children, with three or four-year-old dolls.
Therefore, the length of the team can be imagined.
The old man of the Chen family has good genes, and all the younger generations are handsome and well-shaped, wearing suits or Chinese tunic suits.
In the Chen Jiazu cemetery, dozens of people knelt down and worshiped amidst the sound of firecrackers.
Here, Chen Chuan feels the concept of the bloodline of the ethnic group, which is a fetter rooted in blood and soul, and has nothing to do with time and space.
This smoky worship gave Chen Chuan a new understanding of this place, and a sense of belonging and clan surged in his heart.
In a trance, it seems that he is a native of this world, and his blood and soul are full of blood imprints.
The sky in early September is infinitely blue, with birds flying by, green trees and white clouds.
The original pungent smell of burning paper and incense in the air made me feel at ease at this moment.
After the worship activities, everyone was on the way back, and the atmosphere was not so solemn and depressing.
Some people have started talking in low voices, sharing cigarettes with each other, talking about stocks, houses, cars, business and other topics.
This also reminded Chen Chuan that he had to bring back the Maserati he ordered before school started.
The women don't go to the graves, but cook in the Chen family's courtyard. As far as the eye can see, they are all Yingying and Yanyan.
Those of Chen Chuan's generation, who are married, naturally have their wives and children, and those who are not yet married, their girlfriends are also here.
There are more than a dozen cars parked at the gate of the compound, of all brands, including BBA.
The crowd who came back from the worship came back one after another and entered the Chen family compound.
Chen Chuan's uncle took Chen's father aside, handed him a cigarette, and said, "Fourth brother, Chen Shan is getting married, and he is looking at a car recently, do you recommend it?"
"Look at the car? How much is missing?" Father Chen asked directly.
"My family used to have a little money, but I recently saw a project and wanted to invest in it. Therefore, there is a gap of 150,000 yuan for Chen Shan to buy a car." The uncle said.
"My hot pot restaurant has been out of business recently... A new restaurant opened on the opposite street, which has attracted all my customers. Now I have two options, one is to renovate the store, work with him, compete with him, and the other is to close down. Close the door and change careers. Now is the time when I need money, and I can't help you buy a car." Father Chen was embarrassed.
"No hurry, no hurry, let's talk about it later when we drink." The uncle said.
Not far away, a young man with a crew cut patted Chen Chuan on the shoulder.
"Chen Chuan, school will start soon, at Haiqin University?" The young man took out a cigarette and handed it over.
Soft fly.
"Yeah." Chen Chuan looked at the young man in front of him.
Chen Shan, 24 years old, graduated from Yanshan University.
Chen Shan smiled and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to meet my girlfriend, she's so pretty."
Chen Shan pulled Chen Chuan into the courtyard, and shouted at a girl in a pink dress, "Jiaojiao."
The girl looked back and smiled, and jumped over, her long legs were eye-catching.
It's the girl in the pink skirt. Chen Chuan had noticed her in the crowd before, and thought, how can anyone wear pink on today's anniversary? Ganqing is the girlfriend of his cousin Chen Shan.
"Let me introduce, this is Ling Jiao, my girlfriend. Jiao Jiao, this is my cousin, named Chen Chuan, who is our noodle." Chen Shan said with smoke under his nose.
Ling Jiao smiled coquettishly: "Then can you follow your brother's example and smoke less, because you don't think he smokes."
"Men, what's the point of drinking and smoking? It's not that he doesn't smoke, but he doesn't smoke in front of people. If you don't believe me, touch his pocket." Chen Shan also smiled, and touched Chen Chuan's trouser pocket.
"Look at your brother's elegant appearance, you'll be damned if you can touch it..." Ling Jiao was smiling when she saw a box of Yellow Crane Tower 1916 was pulled out of Chen Chuan's pocket.
"Ah, 1916! Chen Chuan, you can do it too, you've smoked more than a hundred cigarettes." Chen Shan said.
Chen Chuan smiled helplessly, it was given by his mother in the morning, and said, "I don't mind if I give one to someone I meet."
Just when Chen Chuan was feeling awkward, several young people came over.
The second brother Chen He, the third brother Chen Hu, the fourth brother Chen Hai, the sixth brother Chen Xing, and the seventh sister Chen Ziyue.
These young people are all from the same grandfather, they can be regarded as Chen Chuan's family.
"Brother, congratulations, you are ready to get married."
"Is this sister-in-law? What's her name?"
"Brother, my sister-in-law is so beautiful, how can I cheat you?"
Several young people chatted.
As the boss, Chen Shan dismantled Yellow Crane Tower 1916 and began to talk about his love history with his girlfriend.
Chen Chuan walked aside, took a cucumber from the vegetable basket by the well, and took a bite, it was crisp and sweet.
Looking at nearly a hundred men and women in the compound, I sighed that the Chen surnamed clan was really prosperous, and this rural compound was also big enough. Presumably, the grandpa of the Chen family was also a rich master back then.
Zhang Xiangyun came over, stuffed Chen Chuan with a thick pancake, and said, "Eat it while it's hot...By the way, Chen Chuan, you see, everyone has girlfriends, and you're not too young. I'll give you the matter about Xiao Pei's family." Hurry up, if you want contact information, take the initiative yourself. If Xiao Pei likes you, the bride price will be easy to talk about."
Before Chen Chuan could speak, Zhang Xiangyun said again: "Look at your unmarried sister-in-law, her name is Ling Jiao, she is so pretty. But Xiao Pei is prettier than her. If you can bring Xiao Pei here, you will be the Chen family The most promising cub."
"Is it that exaggerated?" Chen Chuan smiled.
"Why not? If you can bring Xiaopei here, you will be the star of the Chen family. If you can bring Nazha, then you will be the star of the whole village. By then, not only you, but our family's prestige will also rise like a rocket." " Zhang Xiangyun said, and went to cook again.
During this time, folks from the same village came to deliver incense paper one after another, which shows the prestige of the old man of the Chen family in ten miles and eight villages.
While waiting for the noon feast to start this time.
Chen Chuan stood on the open space outside the courtyard to bask in the sun.
At this time, Chen Chuan saw Ling Jiao walking out of the courtyard carrying a garbage bag, as if she was going to throw garbage.
Ling Jiao saw Chen Chuan and said, "It's you, what are you doing out here to smoke? I can tell you, smoke less."
"Don't smoke, come out to get some air, there are too many people in the courtyard." Chen Chuan said.
"Your village is well planned, and the roads are paved with asphalt. Unlike our village, the roads are still made of cement." Ling Jiao chatted casually.
As she spoke, she moved her long and healthy legs, walked to the trash can, threw the trash into the trash can, and said, "Your brother said, let you be the best man, and you will have to be proud when the time comes."
"I will go if I have time."
"It must be free." Ling Jiao said, walking back to the courtyard.
After a while, it was noon.
at the banquet.
Chen Shan opened a bottle of Great Wall Dry Red and poured it on the table for his younger brothers and sisters, as well as his girlfriends: "Brothers, you have never drank since you were young. Now that you are in college, you can learn to drink a little. In the future Entering the society, you can't drink, so today my brothers will accompany you to drink."
Because Chen Chuan has the permanent effect of [Shangjiu Pill], drinking it is stress-free. However, he hasn't drunk much red wine, and he can't taste good or bad now.
After a few sips, I had the opportunity to buy a few bottles of good wine, such as Lafite in 1982. After all, now that there is [Double Consumption Rebate] permanent residence, he is eligible to taste these high-end wines that he could not have imagined before.
After a few drinks, the faces of the young people at the table were all red.
Chen Chuan unexpectedly discovered that Ling Jiao seemed to be able to drink well, and she had the clearest eyes in the whole table.
"By the way, Chen Chuan, I'm going to the auto show to buy a car in two days, will you come with me?" Chen Shan put his arms around Chen Chuan's shoulders, and said, "Brother, I didn't realize that you drink a lot before. , you have to protect me from drinking, and your sister-in-law and I will treat you well afterward."
This wine was drunk until evening.
When Chen Chuan returned home, he felt that the atmosphere was not right.
Boom!
The door of the main hall was pushed open roughly, and Zhang Xiangyun came out angrily, carrying a bag in his hand.
"My son's house has not been settled, and you still lend money to others to start a business. You can really do it! The hot pot restaurant has no business, and the money is not kept for decoration, so you can lend it to others to buy a car? Why are you so heartless? Alright." Zhang Xiangyun said as she strode out of the yard, opened her red jeep, and went up to start the car.
Father Chen chased him out and patted on the car door: "Hey, where are you going? Listen to me and explain to you that Chen Shan is going to get married soon, but the woman's family still has a request for a car worth at least 200,000..."
Boom!
Zhang Xiangyun started the car and drove away.
Chen Chuan was stunned, he didn't know what was going on, and he didn't dare to ask.
Father Chen watched the car go away, turned around to look at Chen Chuan, and continued to explain: "You are also there today, are you at the same table with Chen Shan and the others? Did Chen Shan tell you about the woman's family's request?"
"I didn't say anything." Chen Chuan said.
"The woman's family is dissatisfied with this marriage. The two younger ones have decided on their own, and they have to go to get the certificate. The woman asked Chen Shan's family to leave the house, the car and the three gold. Your uncle bought the house for Chen Shan. In the East District, although it is a small apartment 2, it is also a new house, enough for two people to live in. It’s just that I bought a house and didn’t have the money to buy a car, so I borrowed 100,000 to them, just for this matter... your mother is in a hurry.” Chen Father said.
"Then what about the hot pot restaurant my mother mentioned?" Chen Chuan asked.
"Recently, a new hot pot restaurant opened on the opposite street. The decoration is very good, and the food is not expensive. Our business here has gone to the other side. I originally prepared 100,000 yuan. I thought about it and reinstalled it to improve my competitiveness... Father Chen hesitated to speak, "It's your mother who said she wanted to reinstall. What I mean is that reinstalling takes a lot of effort and money, and the effect may not be good."
Chen Chuan finally understood that the co-authorship was a matter of lending 100,000 yuan to the uncle's family.
The two father and son stood in the courtyard and stared at each other.
Chen's father is 43 years old this year, but he already has gray hair on his sideburns, and he looks older, so he probably has a lot of worries on weekdays.
"What should we do now?" Chen Chuan asked.
"Your mother asked me to get the 100,000 back. She wants to renovate the hot pot restaurant. If she doesn't come back, she won't come back. She's going back to your grandma's house." Father Chen rubbed his face with his hands, knelt down and scratched his head, "Just now Xiangyun is too capricious to transfer it to others, how to ask for it back.”
"How much cash do you have?" Chen Chuan asked.
Father Chen looked up at Chen Chuan, thought for a while and said, "It's less than 50,000, and there's another 400,000 that is fixed-term deposits, which can't be withdrawn. That's what we've saved for you to buy a house over the years."