The three of them were busy and chatting in the kitchen. Half an hour later, dinner was ready.
It was very sumptuous and filled the entire table.
Su Jianjun took out a few bottles of iced Shuanglu beer from the refrigerator. He and Qin Daqing both liked it. They had to drink one or two glasses with dinner in the summer, and they were in a good mood today, so of course they couldn't do without it.
"Dad, uncle, I'll pour it for you!"
Su Zelin happily opened the lid and filled both of their glasses, then tentatively poured himself a cup as well.
He couldn't be satisfied with Guang's Pineapple Beer anymore. That stuff was almost the same as a drink and not good enough.
In his previous life, he liked to go to nightclubs. Although later on he often did it for business entertainment or to numb himself, he was somewhat addicted.
Alcohol is a strange thing. You want to drink it when you are in a good mood, and you also want to drink it when you are in a bad mood, just like cigarettes.
Zhao Lixia glanced at him, perhaps because she was in a good mood, or perhaps because she thought she would not be able to control her son after he went to college, so she didn't say anything. Su Zelin then breathed a sigh of relief, and Su Jianjun naturally ignored her.
With my son's personality, the best way out after graduation is to do business. Socializing is inevitable in the business world, and drinking is inevitable. Besides, many college students drink, so it's not surprising.
The three women didn't drink, so they opened a bottle of Gaocheng.
Since this dinner was initiated by Su Jianjun and was held at Su's house, he, as the host, spoke first.
"First of all, Lixia, Sufen and Shiqing all worked hard to prepare such a rich dinner for us!"
These words show Lao Su's emotional intelligence. The three masters can choose not to work, but it is still necessary for them to say a few nice words to flatter the tigress.
"That's right, my mom and aunt's cooking skills are so good, this dish is so delicious, I was so greedy that I couldn't help but run to the kitchen to sneak a bite!"
Su Zelin followed suit. His emotional intelligence and eloquence were somewhat inherited from his father.
Qin Daqing didn't say anything, just smiled happily.
He is the kind of person who appears foolish despite being extremely wise. He has a bright mind, but his eloquence is not as good as that of the Su family's father and son.
"Just so you know!"
Zhao Lixia rolled her eyes at him, but she found it very helpful.
Why do I cook every day? It is to make my husband and son eat better. I will be satisfied if I can hear a few words of praise from them.
"Haha, Jianjun and Zelin are good at talking, unlike our Lao Qin. I have cooked for him for decades, but I have never heard a good word from him!"
While Liu Sufen was happy, she also disgraced her husband.
Qin Daqing didn't care. After all, the two families were so familiar with each other and they were used to the way the couple got along with each other. He didn't think it was shameful when his wife said a few words to him.
"Old Qin, you should say something too!"
Su Jianjun gave the stage to Qin Daqing at the right time.
"Haha, then I wish both Shiqing and Zelin can be successfully admitted to their favorite universities and have a bright future!"
Qin Daqing's speech was simple and plain, just like his appearance.
Qin Shiqing inherited more of her looks from Liu Sufen, but her wisdom comes from her father.
"Okay, Lao Qin said it well!"
Su Jianjun took the lead in applauding, and others also applauded. The atmosphere in the dining room was very lively and cheerful.
When the two families get together, there is always a lot of joy.
"Alright, alright, you grown men should stop being so fussy. There's no need for so much ceremony. Anyway, just have fun tonight!"
Zhao Lixia raised the cup in her hand with a smile.
Seeing that her son was admitted to university with relatively ideal grades and even became the top scorer in English, she is the happiest mother today.
"cheers!"
A beer, which is only three glasses, was finished very quickly.
Su Zelin opened another one, poured it for his father and Qin's father first, and filled his own glass as well.
Zhao Lixia frowned: "Zelin, that's enough, you can't drink too much!"
Although she couldn't control Su Zelin's drinking anymore, Su's mother couldn't let him drink excessively.
"Mom, it's just a few beers, not liquor. You said you wanted to have fun tonight. You can't let me just have fun without having fun!"
Su Zelin argued convincingly.
"Stinky boy..."
Zhao Lixia was speechless for a moment, feeling extremely angry.
If you are not careful, you will fall into the trap of the little bastard and shoot yourself in the foot.
You even dare to plot against my mother, you are so cunning!
"That's enough, Lixia. It's rare to be happy!"
Su Jianjun tried to smooth things over.
"Okay, just this once, and it won't happen again!"
Zhao Lixia had a stern face, still a little embarrassed.
Su Zelin raised his glass and said, "Dad and Mom, I toast to you. Thank you for giving birth to me who is so handsome and smart. Fatherly love is like a mountain, motherly love is like water, and the grace of raising me is greater than the sky. Your selfless dedication is beyond my ability to repay. I only wish you a long and healthy life, and everything goes well!"
These words contain some elements of flattery, but they are also spoken from the heart.
In his previous life, he had a complete falling out with his parents because he cheated on Qin Shiqing. Zhao Lixia was relatively okay, but Su Jianjun had declared that he would never acknowledge this son and would never have any contact with him until his death.
Therefore, after his rebirth, Su Zelin really cherishes the family affection that he lost and regained.
In this life, he was determined to send Qin Shiqing to Peking University or Tsinghua University. He was afraid of making the same mistake again, and falling out with his parents was also a very important reason.
"You rascal!"
Zhao Lixia's eyes became moist, and the last bit of unhappiness was thrown away.
I read about the ten months of pregnancy, every day in anticipation and anxiety. After giving birth to my son, I had to take good care of him. When he grew up, I had to worry about his studies and other things. It was really not easy to get to this day.
Fortunately, although my son is a little confused, he is still very filial and he was successfully admitted to university. That’s enough.
Su Jianjun was also very moved, but he was a calm person and not as emotional as Zhao Lixia, so he just nodded slightly.
The family drank a cup, and Su Zelin raised his glass again.
"Uncle and aunt, I have to thank you for taking care of me over the years!"
"Zelin, you are too polite. Our two families have been neighbors for so long that we are old friends!"
"That's right, Zelin, you have helped our Shiqing a lot, we are all helping each other!"
"… "
Qin Daqing and Liu Sufen both secretly gave a thumbs up in their hearts while raising their glasses.
Zelin is really good at talking, has high emotional intelligence, and is thorough in everything he does. These characteristics also determine that he is likely to be very successful in the business world in the future.
Su Zelin gave a good demonstration and Qin Shiqing followed closely.
"Dad, Mom, I have to thank you too. It is you who gave me life and a warm home, allowing your daughter to live a happy life since childhood. You accompanied me, taught me step by step, taught me the principles of life, and allowed me to grow up healthy and happy. Today, your daughter wants to say thank you from the bottom of her heart. Mom and Dad, you have worked hard!"
Qin Shiqing's words also moved Qin's father and mother.
Liu Sufen wiped away tears and said, "Shiqing, my greatest pride in this life is giving birth to a good daughter like you. As long as you are well, everything is fine!"
"well!"
Qin Daqing was still brief and to the point. He was not good at expressing himself in words, but his love for his daughter was no less than that of Liu Sufen.
"And uncle and aunt, I've been eating your food all day long these years, I feel embarrassed now!"
When thanking Su Jianjun and Zhao Lixia, Qin Shiqing was also playful and made the two elders laugh.
"Shiqing, we are the ones who are embarrassed. You are so sensible and hardworking. You come to do housework for us whenever you have time. Zelin's room is always a mess. You have helped to clean it up so many times! Feel free to eat this meal. Don't be polite. It doesn't matter if you eat it for the rest of your life!"
What Zhao Lixia said was somewhat suggestive.
"Haha, well said. I really don't know which son will be lucky enough to have such a good wife in the future. This must be a blessing accumulated over several lifetimes!"
Su Jianjun did not hide anything and spoke frankly.
In just over a month, Qin Shiqing will have to go to college, and her son is retarded.
The emperor is not anxious, but the emperor emeritus and the empress dowager are.
Qin Shiqing's pretty face blushed slightly and she said nothing.
Qin Daqing and Liu Sufen pretended not to hear.
In the past, Qin's mother might have changed the subject intentionally or unintentionally, but this time she remained silent, which was unusual.
Liu Sufen no longer dares to underestimate Su Zelin.
This child of the Su family may be a potential stock, so it is a wise choice to wait and see.
Zhao Lixia was very happy. In fact, she and her husband were just testing each other again.
When Qin Daqing tried to test him last time, he didn't say anything, but Liu Sufen's tone was not very good.
But this time Liu Sufen's attitude was obviously different.
It seems that this top scorer in English is still quite impressive!
Su Jianjun added: "Ze Lin, don't you think you should say a few words to Shi Qing? She has been tutoring you and helping you clean your room for so many years. Even when our washing machine broke down last time, it was Shi Qing who washed your clothes!"
"What is there to say? We are so familiar with each other. I was the one who tutored her when she was a child!"
Su Zelin curled his lips.
I'm not exaggerating.
When Hunzi was in elementary school, he got full marks in every exam because the subjects he studied were not very deep. Qin Shiqing often had to run to him to ask questions when she encountered something she didn't understand.
However, after entering junior high school, this situation began to change. The types of subjects increased and the depth was greatly increased. The learning attitude of the slacker could not keep up, and he was gradually surpassed by Qin Shiqing. But in the end he still got into a key high school, and then continued to slack off in high school and got into a second-tier university.
"How dare you say that!"
Zhao Lixia deliberately scolded her son: "You weren't stupid when you were little. Why didn't you work harder? Even if you can't compare to Shi Qing today, maybe you can still get into a top university!"
In fact, what he said was a bit of an overt disparagement, and he was finding ways to praise Su Zelin for his intelligence.
In fact, Zhao Lixia felt that if her son was just a little bit serious about studying, he would definitely be admitted to Peking University or Tsinghua University, let alone a top university.
After all, he managed to get from elementary school to the best junior high school in Jianglan, and then to a key high school. He even got the top score in a single subject in the college entrance examination.
If there is no mixing, this achievement is simply unimaginable, and the picture is so beautiful.
Maybe, I will be the top scorer today!
"Lixia, Zelin is fine now, after all, he is the top scholar!"
Qin Daqing tried to smooth things over: "Besides, he is right. Zelin often tutored Shiqing when they were young. If it weren't for Zelin, our Shiqing might not be where she is today. I think Shiqing should say a few words to Zelin!"
Mr. Qin said this because he is kind and modest, and also because he wanted to test his daughter's opinion.
During this dinner, everyone spoke a lot of their inner thoughts, and even Su Zelin rarely expressed his filial piety, which deeply moved Zhao Lixia.
Therefore, what the daughter said to Su Zelin at this moment might reveal what she meant to the neighbor's child.
They were just childhood sweethearts, or maybe it wasn’t that serious.
Su Zelin said carelessly: "Uncle Qin, although I have made a lot of contributions, I don't need to thank you... Ouch!"
Before she could finish her words, the Empress Dowager slapped her head and Zhao Lixia glared at her fiercely.
This child really doesn't know how to be humble!
Moreover, she also wanted to see what Qin Shiqing would say to her son.
Under everyone's attention, Qin Shiqing spoke slowly.
"In the blink of an eye, Zelin and I are already seventeen years old. A lot has happened in these seventeen years!"
"I still remember when I was in kindergarten, I couldn't adapt to the new life and was always homesick. Every time I arrived at the school gate, I burst into tears. It was always Zelin who accompanied me and comforted me. In fact, he was just a three-year-old child like me at that time..."
"When I was in the first grade, my grades were terrible and I couldn't even do simple math. Zelin taught me patiently and came to tutor me every night..."
"In the first semester of my second year, a mad dog chased me and bit me on my way home. It was Zelin who stood up and fought the dog. Later, he was bitten so hard that he had to get dozens of stitches..."
"One day in the third grade, we forgot to bring an umbrella. After class in the evening, we were trapped in the campus by heavy rain. My uncles and aunts were out of town, and my parents had to work overtime in the factory. It was getting dark, and Zelin ran home in the rain to get two umbrellas. That night, he himself had a high fever, which did not go down all night..."
"In the fourth grade, there was a boy in the next class who bullied me all day long. When Zelin found out, he went over and beat him up. The boy never dared to do that again. However, Zelin was reported and punished, and his uncle and aunt were also called to the school..."
"When the fifth grade started, I accidentally sprained my ankle and it was badly swollen. The doctor said I couldn't go to class by myself for at least a week. Zelin insisted on carrying me to and from school every day..."
"Sixth grade..."
"The first day of the new year..."
"Second year of junior high school..."
"… "
Qin Shiqing recounted each past event as if they were treasures. Even though some of them happened when she was in kindergarten and more than ten years had passed, the girl had never forgotten them.
"Two days before the college entrance examination, I caught a cold. Zelin borrowed a kettle and went to the canteen kitchen to make ginger soup for me..."
"On the eve of the college entrance examination, my cold got better, but I wasn't fully recovered. That night, it suddenly rained heavily. Everyone left, and I was the only one trapped under the teaching building. It was Zelin who gave me an umbrella. Without him, my cold might have gotten worse, and I wouldn't have done so well in the exam."
Having said this, Qin Shiqing finally stopped.
The girl stared at her childhood sweetheart with her almond-shaped eyes and said slowly, "Zelin, on the night of the farewell party, you once said to me, 'Thank you for being with me for these 17 years of my life.' This is what I want to say to you now."
The room fell silent, and the four adults were all moved.
The friendship between two childhood sweethearts is so beautiful!
You take care of me and I help you. We accompany each other, grow together, laugh together, and face difficulties and challenges together. Even if we encounter setbacks, there is always someone around to encourage us.
This simple and sincere feeling cannot be replaced by anyone.
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