The community is not big, but the square is very lively. Perhaps this is because most of the residents in the community are old people and children. After all, in this era, fewer and fewer young people are interested in outdoor activities.
Most of the people living in this community are employees of the nearby Jingsha Iron and Steel Plant, a well-known state-owned enterprise. After so many years, the seniors who devoted their youth to the industrial foundation of the Republic have also aged, and this community has become a large nursing home.
Young people in Lake City often choose to live closer to the city center, or simply go to nearby Hongcheng or further away big cities to look for development opportunities, and their children are often left to their parents. As a result, empty nesters and left-behind children have become a common phenomenon in this generation.
Of course, these are all digressions.
The life of working outside is very hard, and people who can make a name for themselves can be described as rare. Therefore, after hearing that Jiang Chen had started his own business in Wanghai City and even bought a house there, his parents would be so happy.
The only thing that worried Jiang Chen's parents was probably their grandson.
Although Jiang Chen was not in a hurry to get married so early, his parents were obviously not very satisfied with his idea. If nothing else, let’s talk about his classmates in junior high school. Many of their children are already good at it. This includes the school beauty from his junior high school days, although she is now disabled.
On the dance floor in the center of the square, several old men and women were playing with the speakers.
Passing by, Jiang Chen walked towards the stone pavilion his mother mentioned.
"General! Haha." Jiang Jianguo laughed twice and slapped the chess piece in his hand on the chessboard with great enthusiasm.
The chess player sitting in front of him frowned, but after a while, he relaxed his brows and sighed: "What a mandarin duck cannon. I thought that I, a double rook warrior, could win back the victory, but I didn't expect to be defeated by this." The horse that crossed the river turned back and drew a cart."
"A narrow win. It's getting late now. If I don't go back, I'm afraid my wife will have to come and urge me to go back for dinner." Jiang Jianguo smiled and waved his hand. said modestly.
"Hey, Lao Jiang is really lucky. This son has made great achievements, his chess skills have also improved, and his body is much stronger than before. If my boy can be half as successful as your son, I am afraid I will wake up laughing in my dreams. ." Zhang Xingye sighed.
His son went to work in Hongcheng, and after paying off the mortgage with his monthly salary, it was enough to support the couple. Although it is right next to Lake City, I basically have no time to go home until the Chinese New Year. The only thing that comforted him was his 3-year-old grandson. Although a little naughty. But it's white and clean, and looks very pleasing to the eye.
"Lao Zhang, don't sigh. Your grandson can recite Tang poems. How is he like the one in my family who is four years old and still holding blocks and rubbing them all day long." Although these words seem to be complaints, they are strict. It can be seen from the cheerful expression on Zheng Wen's face that he does not dislike his playful grandson.
"Speaking of which, Lao Jiang, when are you going to ask your son to come back and hug his grandson?" Lao Zhang jokingly asked Jiang Jianguo.
Speaking of his grandson, Jiang Jianguo also had a look of helplessness on his face.
"Forget it, I still have my grandson. That kid didn't even get a wife back."
"It shouldn't be. Logically speaking. I already have a house, and I've also opened my own company. With Xiaojiang's conditions, if we put it here in Lake City, the matchmakers can line up in a long queue. The people in this city What do women think?" Lao Yan touched his beard and said in confusion.
A few old people who don't have access to the Internet will naturally not know that the Xiao Jiang they are talking about is not only affectionately called the National Husband by a group of female fans and followers on his scarf, but is also having an ambiguous relationship with a certain female star. Scandal
To put it bluntly, if Jiang Chen really wears a scarf to propose marriage. Not to mention the matchmakers, the people who came to ask for a bed warmer in person would probably have to queue up in a long line.
"Lao Liu, who works in the property management office, seems to have a daughter who is not married yet. She is also a college student and just graduated this year. How about I go and help you?" Lao Zhang asked tentatively.
"There is also Lao Xia's daughter, who has only graduated a year ago, and I heard that she happens to be in Wanghai City. She seems to be working in a big company. I think it would be good to pair them up!" Chen Weidong, who just lost the chess game , and also came up with an idea for an old friend.
"Hey! It's too early to say this now." Lao Jiang sighed.
"Why are you so early? Isn't the Chinese New Year coming soon? Your son will definitely come back for the Chinese New Year this year," Lao Zhang said.
"Yeah, there are more men than women now, haven't you heard what the news said? By 2020, there will be 20 million more men than women, and it will be difficult to get married by then." Lao Yan, wearing glasses, is from an iron factory A technician who likes to read some news on weekdays.
"Only 20 million, our population is over a billion." Lao Zhang glanced at him with disdain.
"Stupid, the number of people who need to get married is less than 200 million, and 20 million is equivalent to 10%."
Listening to the nonsense of his old friends, Jiang Jianguo also looked a little worried. What if his son really can't find a wife? The house is ready, but I can't have a grandchild. How can it be so unfair
Jiang Jianguo thought in his mind and thought to himself that this would not work, so he quickly grabbed Lao Zhang.
"How is Lao Liu's daughter?"
"I've seen her before. She's quite handsome." Lao Zhang said cheerfully.
"Then you have to tell me, it's not easy to wait for that kid to find him." Jiang Jianguo said quickly.
"Haha, Lao Jiang can't sit still anymore. Okay! I, Zhang Xingye, will help you with this!"
"And Xia Donghua, his daughter, this"
"I'll go and negotiate with Lao Xia. He's from our technical department, so I can go and talk to him. Haha, Lao Jiang, if this happens, we'll have to have a drink." Lao Yan said with a smile, stroking his hands.
"It's easy to say, it's just one drink. If my boy really falls in love with you, I'll treat you to ten drinks!" Lao Jiang waved his hand proudly and said.
"Then I have to take advantage of it. I didn't do anything to help, and I still have to drink." Lao Chen said cheerfully from the side.
"Eh? Isn't that Xiao Jiang?" the sharp-eyed Lao Zhang stretched his neck and asked.
Jiang Jianguo was stunned. He was about to say that you, old guy, should learn from Lao Yan and put on his glasses, but as soon as he turned around, he was stunned.
"Dad! I'm back." Looking at the familiar voice and shadow, Jiang Chen's eyes trembled slightly, and his voice was tainted with a bit of sadness.
"Son--, you kid! Are you finally thinking about coming back?" Seeing his son, Jiang Jianguo's eyes were a little moist. Although he was unforgiving, he hugged Jiang Chen's shoulders and pressed hard on them. Patted.
"Not bad, my body is strong, good, good." He said several good words in succession, and his voice was actually choked up.
I know very well that this old friend of mine has a face-saving nature. If an acquaintance sees him like this, I'm afraid he will be embarrassed to go out to play chess within half a month. As a result, the three old friends waved their hands and said goodbye very wisely.
"Lao Jiang, it's time for my old lady to urge me, so I'll take the first step."
"I'm almost done, haha. I haven't bought the stewed vegetables that the old woman asked me to buy yet. I'm going to leave first. I'll leave this game to you first."
"Haha, I'm leaving too, so I won't disturb you father and son."
"Uncle Wang, Uncle Liu, and Uncle Yan will definitely pay a visit someday." Jiang Chen said solemnly.
They were both employees of a steel factory. When Jiang Chen was a child, Jiang Jianguo often took him to visit the two elderly people's homes.
"Haha, Xiao Jiang is now promising, and he can still remember us old men."
After some pleasantries, the three old people gradually walked away.
Although there were many things he wanted to say to his son, Jiang Jianguo's throat trembled for a long time and he did not say another word.
What can I say? No words can compare to the reality of seeing my son like this.
"Dad, Mom asked me to call you back for dinner."
Hearing the sound of "Dad", Jiang Jianguo instantly felt as if something was filling up in his heart.
He smiled with a blushing neck and patted his son on the shoulder. He was so excited that he was a little incoherent for a moment.
"Okay, okay! Let's go home and have dinner!" (.)
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