As the sun sets, Qian's mother and daughter pretend to go out.
At this time, Huayang City was still like a sultry big steamer, the concrete pavement was scorching hot, and the French plane trees on both sides of the street stood quietly, without a trace of wind. However, the number of pedestrians on the street slowly increased. It was just after get off work hours. From a distance, Zhongshan Street became a long and crooked dragon.
The mother and daughter got out of the car at a nearby mobile business hall and went in to obtain a new mobile phone SIM card.
When I came out, even this intersection was blocked. So the two crossed the intersection and walked straight to the restaurant agreed on Zhongshan Street.
In the short ten-minute journey, the two of them were sweaty and sweaty. When stepping into "Xin Peng Ji", a powerful air-conditioner pounced on her face, Qian Liqin shivered abruptly: "It's so cold, it's in the ice cellar."
Latent wheat is also upside down, and the temperature difference between inside and outside of this room is so big that it is extremely hot and cold.
Stepping into the box reserved on the third floor, Fan Yingjun and Yang Shuilian are already sitting there drinking tea, and there is a trendy and cute little boy next to them, that is their five-year-old son Fan Ruizhe. This time, Yang Shuilian finally took a normal name, but she was also greedy and direct enough, her daughter wanted to be beautiful, and her son to be smart.
Qian Mai had greeted his aunt and uncle, and couldn't wait to slap on Fan Ruizhe. The dense hair, the pink cheeks, the touch feels really Q.
It's a pity that the little guy didn't cooperate and shrank into Yang Shuilian's arms in fear.
"This is my sister. You saw it once during the Chinese New Year. Have you forgotten it?" Yang Shuilian followed the temptation, Fan Ruizhe thought for a long time, but still shook his head.
"This elder sister is called Qianmai. She is a graduate of Beijing University of T. She knows how to make beautiful clothes. She is very good." Yang Shuilian took the trouble to make another introduction.
The little guy snorted, and for a long time he jumped out a nonsense sentence: "I'm also in middle work."
Qianmai was so happy that he squatted down and squeezed his little face, and said dogleg: "Yes, what a big Beijing T, how can our Xiaozhe's kindergarten middle class be great."
At this point, Fan Ruizhe, who was content, pulled her to give her a "sister".
In this room, Qian Liqin also sat down and chatted with Fan Yingjun and Yang Shuilian.
"This year, the weather is extremely hot. Your second brother and I planted some rice amaranth and loofah, and now they are all sun-dried. Unexpectedly, this Huayang city is even hotter and there is not even a trace of wind."
Speaking of the weather, Yang Shuilian was also a little bit distressed: "Isn't it? The weather is really sad. My company contracted a four-star farmer’s market construction project in Suixian County in March. It was originally planned to be completed and handed over in October. But now it seems that it is going to be delayed until November. Since July, I have rushed in the morning and evening every day, and all rested from 11 am to 16 pm. That's it, a few workers have had heat stroke. ."
"Then what to do?" Qian Liqin asked with concern.
Fan Yingjun took a sip of tea, looked at Wuzi's playful Qianmai and his son, and said with a smile: "Let's drag it first. The red alarm has been activated for a while, and the temperature is whizzing up. It's all 41. It’s 42 degrees. In this kind of weather, it’s easy to get into trouble if you rush to work. I hope that in September, it will become cooler as soon as an autumn rain falls."
While talking, the box door was pushed open, Yang Shun and Ji Lifang smiled and walked in, followed by Yang Gongjian and Qian Xiaohai, thinking they met at the door.
Everyone frowned when they heard the weather chatting inside.
Yang Shun and Ji Lifang were okay. They drove all the way, and they were comfortable and refreshed, without the smell of sweat. Yang Gongjian and Qian Xiaohai were not so calm and relaxed. Both of them were taking motorcycles all the way to the road, and their backs were wet with sweat. Can't wait to say hello to everyone, grabbed the teapot on the table, poured the water, and drank three or five cups of cattle.
Qian Mai and his uncle and aunt greeted them, and handed them paper handkerchiefs to Yang Gongjian and Qian Xiaohai, motioning them to wipe their sweat.
Although it is to catch the wind, they are all from their own family and everyone is very casual. After Yang Shun and Ji Lifang sat down, they began to chat with each other vividly.
"In my opinion, the hot weather is not all bad. I used to go to other provinces for meetings and introduced myself as the deputy director of the Huayang Transportation Bureau. Many people always asked me where Huayang is and what Huayang has. I have to give them a geography class for issues such as characteristics. However, when I went to Hangzhou for a meeting last week, when I mentioned Huayang, people immediately responded: “Huayang, that’s the little one that’s hotter than Wuhan. Mountain city? CCTV said that you are surrounded by mountains on all sides, the sea breeze cannot come in, and the heat cannot get out, just like'a pot under the sun.' Then you are not all ants in a hot pot..."
There was a big smile in the box, and even Fan Ruizhe, who was unknown, clapped his hands and grinned.
Yang Shun was still unfinished: "Yesterday, I went to the municipal government to do something and ran into the bureau of the Meteorological Bureau. From a long distance, I yelled to him:'Pharaoh, this year Huayang will be on CCTV twice, one "News Network", a "Focus Interview", is enough for you to have a headache.'"
Everyone burst into laughter again, and Ji Lifang stabbed Yang Shun, smiling and cursing, "You are always rude, how can you talk like this".
Yang Shun turned a deaf ear, took a sip of tea, and continued: "At that time, Lao Wang's face was wrinkled into bitter gourd. He waved at me and said:'I am not in the mood to joke with you today. I was just taken by the mayor. After having a scrape, I have to rush to discuss the artificial rainfall.'... So, handsome, don’t worry too much. Take your time, and then hurry up after autumn. This year is very hot, so all the red alarms will be raised. Now, this is something the mayor can’t help. Even if you delay the construction period a little bit, it does not constitute a serious breach of contract.”
Fan Yingjun and Yang Shuilian nodded knowingly. At this time, the box door opened, and a waiter in cheongsam came in.
"Has the children's Children's Palace not finished class yet? Wait until they arrive and then order." Qian Liqin said.
Fan Yingjun and others waved their hands, so they started ordering food.
Ji Lifang took a sip of tea in no hurry and explained to Qian Liqin: "Second sister-in-law, you must not expect those monkey spirits to be as easy to learn as the third siblings of wheat. During the summer vacation, I almost took a kitchen knife. Deadly pressing, Haian and Li Yi reluctantly agreed to take English classes for a month. As soon as the time came, they immediately slipped to their hometown in Luodian with Meili and the others. It has been almost two weeks now. Refused to return to the city."
"It turned out to be like this. The children are rarely on holiday, so let them have fun. I will take them to Nanjiang to play the next day when I have time." Qian Liqin understood.
"Why isn't Xiao Mo here yet?"
"She works part-time in a flower shop, and she has to finish handing over with others before she can get off work. Let's order food first."
I think it was Yang Shun and Fan Yingjun who often dine in "Xin Peng Ji", and within a few minutes, they could order a good meal without thinking about it. At the end, Yang Shun said to Qian Mai who was listening with a smile nearby: "Since today is for you to catch the wind, you can order the seafood. Pick a few more and choose the one you like."
I have ordered a lot of dishes. Just as Qianmai wanted to decline, she listened to Yang Shuilian's instructions to Qian Xiaohai: "Xiaohai, you are familiar with it here. Bring wheat and choose seafood."
"Yes!" Qian Xiaohai took his orders happily, got up and pulled Qianmai downstairs.
In the Yang family, there are countless gatherings like this where everyone gathers together for a meal. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get the number of people together every time. Over the years, several elders have passed away one after another. The seven brothers and sisters of the Yang family were on their own, and they became more and more busy. There are gatherings, but there are no more old fathers and mothers to make meals and look forward to the door. As a result, everyone moved to restaurants.
In front of the aquarium on the second floor, there are already many people who order seafood. The sisters and brothers of the potential family lined up behind, and they couldn't help but look around while they were waiting.
What attracts Latent Wheat is a plain white mural on the right, which is about the city and natural scenery of Wuma Street in Wenzhou during the Qing Dynasty.
Concise and powerful black lines outline, at the intersection of densely populated and busy streets, there is a two-story store on the top of the mountain with double eaves. At this time, the shop opened wide, and the shopkeeper was smiling and enthusiastically inviting customers to eat in. Next to him, the shopkeeper with a smile on his face was wrapped in a blue cloth and bowed to invite a few customers in. Among the bustling pedestrians, there are figures such as officials, farmers, businessmen, doctors, and divinations. There are also plots such as going to market, buying and selling, strolling, carts, and sedan chairs. Among them, a coveted little boy was taking his mother's hand and walking toward the store door happily. The store was crowded with people, and a few wooden tables were set up outside the store. Three to five customers were chatting and tasting the food on the plate. Above their heads, there was a market-raising banner with two eye-catching characters: "Peng Ji".
Qianmai admires the superb skills and rigorous structure of the painter, and can arrange every figure, scene and detail in the painting in a reasonable and reasonable way between the density and the simplicity. At the same time, she also admired the ulterior motives of the restaurant manager. Using this kind of mural with special significance not only decorates the walls of the restaurant, but also promotes the restaurant culture invisibly.
With an appreciative gaze, Qian Mai patrolled where he could see on the second floor, but saw that the open-plan restaurant was decorated in gray and white. The layout of the entire space was quite simple and elegant, with the corners, window sills and corridors just right. Put some green potted plants to a great extent invigorating the dining atmosphere, which looks a little different.
"When did this restaurant open? Why didn't I know?" Qianmai always felt that the name "Xin Peng Ji" was familiar, but he couldn't remember it for a while.
"It's been a long time..." Qian Xiaohai thought for a while, and said, "Anyway, it was opened during the summer vacation last year. After the college entrance examination, the teacher appreciation banquet of our third grade (2) class was held on the fourth floor.'Xin Peng Ji' It can be regarded as the best restaurant in the city. Otherwise, my uncle and my aunt would not choose this place. I have been there a few times with my classmates. The tea-flavored chicken and braised tofu fish here are very authentic. Clicked."
There are three people in front.
Qian Xiaohai stood boringly behind, with one arm, holding the Qianmai in front, leaning her head on her neck, closing her eyes and slumbering, she didn't realize how ambiguous this posture seemed to others.
"Under the public, what are you in love with?" Qian Mai joked leisurely, but he was full of emotion in his heart. When did I look at my naughty brother who grew up, his head was quietly higher than myself, his arms became so strong and strong, and his strong shoulders slowly shared the burden of his father's shoulders. At this moment, leaning against his generous chest, she actually felt very safe.
"Sister, you are too skinny, you are very hug. I didn't even recognize you when you got off the train early this morning. I thought it was a high school girl." Qian Xiaohai still closed his eyes, dissatisfied Murmured the ground.
"Hou, let you hug, do you still complain about it? It's obviously I'm at a disadvantage, okay?" Qian Mai smiled suddenly.
Qian Xiaohai chuckled and did not reply, continuing to maintain this posture.
As a student of Zhejiang University A major in international trade, this summer he worked as a trainee in the law firm introduced by his cousin Yang Gongjian. This afternoon, he followed the lawyer to meet with a client in an economic case. When the truth was slowly revealed in the hoarse accusations, he was amazed at the greed of human nature, and also at the weirdness of the market. One afternoon, he wondered in horror as to whether he could evade it safely or fight back with all his strength if he encountered such a situation. It wasn't until he saw his sister's beautiful face in the box on the third floor that his heart slowly calmed down. If one sister, a weak woman, dared to travel north and south for so many years, then what can't you dare to be a dignified man
Soon, all the front teams were emptied.
Before Qian Xiaohai could make a sound, Qian Xiaohai opened his eyes quickly, stepped forward and quickly picked a few crabs with his eyes, and carefully selected the big lobster that Qianmai loves to eat. He also explained to the orderer what his relatives are. diet. Then, he pulled Qianmai's hand and went upstairs.
When he was almost at the corner of the stairs, Qian Mai looked back abruptly, but saw that everyone downstairs was doing his own thing, and no one was staring at him. Could it be that the intense uneasy feeling of being peeped just now is really just an illusion
The two sisters and brothers of the Qian family opened the box door again. There were already several dishes on the table, and the people inside had already taken the lead. But seeing them come in, the laughter stopped abruptly, and everyone's eyes gleamed on the two of them.
The two of them were puzzled and walked over to sit down with a smile.
Qian Xiaomo had already arrived at the box one step earlier. Seeing her sister came in, she immediately sat down next to Qianmai. At the same time, there is a little bit of Fan Ruizhe. However, his sticky person is Qian Xiaomo.
Qian Mai looked amused, this guy knew that he was chasing his pretty sister when he was so young. Just teasing himself in every possible way, he just responded with a few cool words from time to time. Now, the situation is completely reversed, and it has become Fan Ruizhe's delight in playing treasures in various ways to please Qian Xiaomo. It seems that the beauty of my sister is really a big deal for all ages!
Seeing the two sisters sitting side by side whispering, one is white and clear, the other is bright and moving, and there is Fan Ruizhe who is playing with a pink powder in the middle, everyone happily opened up.
"Mai, tell my aunt, do you have a boyfriend now?" Yang Shuilian is going to gossip, and she still has to pretend to be democratic, so as not to become the dominatrix of "sticky mandarin ducks".
Seeing everyone's bright and interesting eyes, Latent Wheat couldn't help but stand upright again: "Hehe, how come I smell the conspiracy."
"Don't get confused about the focus, honestly explain, YES OR NO?" Yang Gongjian, who works in the Local Taxation Bureau, emphasizes the accuracy of answers most.
Under the discerning eyes of the masses, Qian Mai chose to be frank and lenient: "NO."
Everyone's gossiping faces were full of disappointment, but they all let out a sigh of relief.
Yang Gongjian was the first to laugh out loud: "Qianmai, the love credit is zero. You have failed in college."
Immediately, Yang Gongjian ate a fist from nearby Qian Xiaohai. But today's Qian Xiaohai is destined to become the weaker party.
Immediately afterwards, Yang Shun expressed his support for his nephew: "Yang Jian is right. In college, students who don’t fall in love are not good students. The three of you have wasted too much time. It seems that we adults need to come forward. ."
The three sisters and brothers of the Qian clan were immediately facing the enemy.
Yang Shun, the instigator, was still calm and relaxed: "I know many people. When their children go to college, the family will take the initiative to make a blind date. If it doesn't work once, then twice; if it doesn't work twice, just three times... Feelings are coming out. When you graduate, you get the degree certificate and marriage certificate together. This is the real "dual degree"."
Yang Shunyou was carrying out the preface, but Fan Yingjun couldn't bear it for a long time, and said bluntly: "Brother, you know a lot of people, just make arrangements for them."
"I have this intention. I have already saved a few good babies with all the talents and looks..."
The three sisters and brothers of the Qian clan can't laugh or cry. Who says that only women love to be matchmakers. From ancient times to this month, they are basically men.
The three of them eagerly looked at Qian Liqin for help, but Qian Liqin just ate vegetables and soup on his own.
"Your uncles and aunts can help me and your dad to solve your lifelong issues. That is a great thing. After the three of you graduate, your life will be settled, and your dad and I will not have to do anything. I'm worried. Our old couple opened a small supermarket in the country, planted some seasonal vegetables and fruits, and lived a leisurely and self-sufficient life. When you are free, bring your son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandson and nephew to see us..."
ORZ, mom, your imagination is too advanced.
Not waiting for Qian Mai to recover from Qian Liqin's "righteousness and extermination", here, Qian Xiaomo and Qian Xiaohai have actually "turned back".
"Fifth Uncle, the young are in order, and there are still cousins and sisters in front of us, so it's not our turn." The two wisely protect themselves, placing their hopes on Yang Gongjian and Qian Mai.
"Gong Jian has a girlfriend, Ruoxue and they are still young. The most important thing is your third sister and brother Nanjiang." Ji Lifang's eyes were also full of smiles.
Qianmai took a bite of delicious braised tofu fish in his mouth, like chewing wax, it seemed that he was destined to bear the brunt. It's really no good feast.
Here, several adults can't wait to start bombing.
Yang Shun said: "Oh wheat, work doesn't matter. Do what you like. But life events cannot tolerate your sloppy procrastination. Five uncles read countless people, so trust Wu uncle's vision."
Ji Lifang said, "Mai, don't be shy. In Huayang, blind dates are normal. My maiden’s little niece is one year younger than Xiao Mo. This year, Zhang Luo was opened at home. You have been studying abroad. This If Huayang is born unfamiliar, let's make some friends."
Latent wheat is silent, immersed in the soup, secretly slander, what is your shyness, you all said that radish with cabbage, shallots with garlic sprouts are as easy and natural.
Qian Xiaohai thought that her sister was unwilling, so he murmured in support: "My sister is not in a hurry, she just graduated..."
His words were immediately interrupted by Qian Liqin: "Why are you not in a hurry? Among her classmates, Xiaofen's daughter is three years old, and Fang Ying's son is also one year old the month before."
Qian Xiaohai immediately fell silent.
Seeing that her elder niece was not in high spirits, Yang Shuilian sat next to Fan Ruizhe, raised her palm, and patted it on the thigh of Qian Wheat.
Sadly, Qianmai almost knocked over the soup bowl in his hand.
"Mai, if the person introduced by your fifth uncle doesn't like it, then my aunt will let you go. We are all women. After so many years of married life, my aunt knows better than your fifth uncle what kind of man is the most suitable for our women. To live."
"Isn't it the type of uncle?" He didn't hesitate to move with affection.
"It's not." Yang Shuilian immediately denied it crisply.
"His man talked sweetly before marriage, and pretended very well. The fox's tail was revealed the next day after the marriage. He does not do housework or manages money, he cocked his thighs all day, and the old men come to open their mouths and stretch out their hands like meals. Others It doesn’t matter to me, but the two children of Meimei and Ruizhe were born. He has never fed a bite of food or washed a piece of clothing. One night, Ruizhe was crying in the next room. He pushed me vigorously to wake me, but he turned over and continued to dream of Zhou Gong... When it came to this, I gritted my teeth with hatred..."
At the other end of the round table, several men had already chatted about stocks and news. Fan Yingjun heard his wife's high-decibel accusation, and then received the inquiring gaze from his brother-in-law, grinning amusedly, and ignored it.
"So, a woman must find a husband who is gentle and considerate and takes good care of herself in every way. Everything else is imaginary." Yang Shuilian's speech speed is super fast, her crisp voice is crackling, and she says something to herself. to sum up. Later, he said earnestly: "Oh, wheat, this is a summary of my aunt's heart-to-heart and 10-year history of blood and tears. You can't be as stupid as my aunt when you were young. You were deceived by those sweet talks and sugar-coated shells. …"
Qianmai nodded hurriedly, expressing that he had listened carefully. But there are bowed intestines in the belly again, idiot little aunt, if your uncle is really so unbearable, how can you allow you to speak out in front of your relatives like this.
Yang Shuilian's endless speech seemed to resonate with Qian Liqin and Ji Lifang, and the three aunts unwittingly got together to count down their own men. Qian Xiaomo stayed out of the matter completely, peeling the shrimp shells for Xiaoer Fan Ruizhe, and the two sisters and brother Gu Zi happily ate.
Qianmai listened carefully to the conversations of the people, watched from the wall cleverly, chewing slowly and savoring the natural sweetness of the five-grain rice. He let out a sigh of relief slowly, and this "Hongmen Banquet" in disguise was over. (To be continued, if you want to know what is going on, please visit www.qidian.com, there are more chapters, the author is supported, and the genuine reading is supported!)