A bowl of spicy and delicious Hu La Tang quickly drove away the chill of last night. It must be said that cooking does require some talent. The seemingly simple Hu La Tang, but few people can make such a pure taste. It's a pity that Jiang Zhilan is trapped in the small place of Gongti. Most of the customers are residents of the surrounding communities, and the flow of people is limited. Otherwise, with this skill, life would not be so tight.
Wen Liang's mind moved. In the future, Qinghe would not be able to dominate the market with just the old four dishes like soy milk and fried dough sticks. It would be an inevitable trend to combine local characteristics and tend to choose some new dishes to add. However, this was not an urgent problem that needed to be solved at the moment. It would not be too late to consider this after Qinghe got on the right track.
"How does it taste? Is it okay?"
Although the place was cleaned very well, and the dishes were much more hygienic than the surrounding areas, it was unclear whether Ning Xi would mind or not, given her status. In fact, even if she really minded, it would not matter. Wen Liang was not one of those male protagonists in some novels who seemed proud but were actually inferior. He would not make a big deal out of such a small matter, thinking that she was out of touch with the masses, squeamish, and unwilling to mingle with the working people.
What does it mean to be a mature person? To allow different opinions, accept different cognitions, and tolerate different concepts. Everyone has different living circles and habits. Just because you like food stalls, does that mean others should like them too
So ridiculous!
Jiang Zhilan made a living in the market, and her vision and experience were not comparable to those of ordinary housewives. Just from Ning Xi's clothes and temperament, she could tell that she was not the daughter of an ordinary family, so she washed the dishes carefully again.
This is not to say that she is a power-hungry person, but because Wen Liang would bring such a friend to her stall which is so small that it cannot be any smaller, she must do her best to live up to his kindness.
Ning Xi held a white porcelain bowl with a blue rim in her hand, drinking the soup in small sips. People around her glanced at her from time to time, as if they were wondering how such a girl could appear here, and then lowered their heads to whisper with their companions, gossiping about her identity. When Wen Liang asked, Ning Xi put down the bowl, took a long breath of hot air, and chuckled, "It tastes great. It's hard for you to find a place like this!"
Jiang Zhilan had been standing by at some point, clutching the corners of her clothes, fearing that she would embarrass Wen Liang. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief after hearing her evaluation. She was also a very considerate person, and smiled as she said, "I also learned how to make it, slowly tasting it at home, and now it's still acceptable. It was terrible before, and even my daughter said that she would let the guests eat it, and I'm sure there will be no repeat customers in this life..."
Ning Xi smiled slightly. She was so smart that she knew something must have happened between Jiang Zhilan and Wen Liang just by looking at the situation when they met. Jiang Zhilan had a beautiful face, a graceful waist, and fair skin. It was hard to guess her real age just by looking at her appearance. She behaved dignifiedly, spoke and laughed in moderation, but her gaze was still full of the charm and style that only young women have. It was really pitiful. Even though Ning Xi didn't think Wen Liang would be a person who was impatient, it was easy for her to think of other things.
But hearing Wen Liang calling her sister-in-law, maybe she has a good relationship with the man. Ning Xi looked around and asked, "Boss, business is so good, you can't handle it alone, why don't you see the boss?"
Jiang Zhilan has been a widow for many years, so she is not shy about these things. She lifted the hair beside her ear and said with a smile, "My husband passed away more than ten years ago. He doesn't have to work hard like me to make a living. I don't know where to be happy at this moment."
Ning Xi had been studying abroad for the past few years and had seen the joys and sorrows of life. How could she not understand the hardships of a woman raising a child alone? Seeing Jiang Zhilan facing life with such a smile, she couldn't help but have some respect for her in her heart. She nodded and said, "Madam, I think you will be blessed in the future, so don't be discouraged." As she spoke, she glanced at Wen Liang casually, as if she understood many things, but she said, "Why are you pretending to be stupid? You said you would treat us, why don't you pay the bill?"
Wen Liang knew that this girl was deliberately acting so intimate and fearless, but it was a pity that there was nothing innocent between him and Jiang Zhilan, so this seductive look was like throwing it to a blind man.
Just as he was about to take money out of his pocket, Jiang Zhilan smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind words, sister. This breakfast is not worth much money. Just consider it my treat..."
Wen Liang, however, took her hand, put the money into her palm, and said softly, "Take it, or I will be embarrassed to come again next time. Your kindness is not just about this little money."
Jiang Zhilan hadn't seen Wen Liang since the last incident, and she had always thought that she might never see him again in this life. She woke up many times in the middle of the night, sitting alone in the dark night with her knees hugged, thinking of the man who called himself a gangster, thinking of that ordinary face, that gentle smile, and tears quietly flowed down her cheeks.
After all these years, since her husband's death, this is the first time that a man has been lingering in her mind and can't be shaken off!
Seeing him again today, she was naturally very happy and obeyed Wen Liang's words without any thought of resisting. From his tone, it seemed that he would come over often in the future, so she nodded and took the money.
Just as he said, this kindness has nothing to do with money!
"Sister-in-law, I have something else to do. I have to go. I'll come to see you when I have time."
Wen Liang naturally took Ning Xi's hand, walked a few steps away, turned back and smiled, "Sister-in-law, I wish your business gets better and better, and your life gets better and better!"
Jiang Zhilan leaned against the door, biting her lips tightly, her eyes red, but she gave this winter morning a touching smile!
In a dangerous world with ruthless human hearts, only the smiles given to each other can allow humble people to live proudly from now on!
After walking out of the Workers' Stadium, Ning Xi shook off Wen Liang's right hand, and gently stroked it with her left hand, rubbing it again and again, saying, "Pull it if you want to, and let it go if you want to. Was I born to let you take advantage of me?"
Wen Liang took out his trouser pockets and said with a wry smile, "It's not easy to take advantage of this. I've been hanging out with you all night, and my pockets are cleaner than my face. I'm sure I'll be hungry at noon!"
Ning Xi felt that she must be sick, otherwise why would she like to see this boy being so shameless and nagging her? She burst into laughter and said, "Okay, if you are not afraid of being labeled as a gigolo, I will pay for you when you go out to play in the future!"
Wen Liang said with deep sorrow: "There is no distinction between high and low professions. There are top talents in all 360 professions. So the gigolo industry should be inferior? After me, this industry should be given a new name!"
Ning Xi was so amused by his serious antics that she doubled over with laughter. Wen Liang stopped joking and said seriously, "I'll take you to meet Li Shengli at 7 o'clock tonight to discuss the company's articles of association, naming, capital verification, licenses, tax certificates and other specific matters. You guys can work it out, and I'll take care of the areas that need to be rectified. We'll try to set it up as soon as possible. I also have to find time to meet someone. If I can convince him to join, we won't have to worry about marketing and advertising in the future."
Speaking of business, Ning Xi immediately became serious, nodded to show her agreement, and then extended her hand. Her expression and tone were more sincere than ever before, and she said: "Wen Liang, for Qinghe, happy cooperation!"
There was a sentence hidden in her heart that she didn't say:
Not only for the future of Qinghe, but also for the friendship between you and me, I hope that from now on, I will be the same as today, and you will be the same as yesterday!
Two black Audis slowly stopped at the gate of No. 1 Middle School. Several followers, led by Shi Chengcai, got out of the first car and stood on the roadside waiting for Mu Shanshan and others in the car behind. Although it is only on campus, the pyramid structure caused by power and money has already taken shape. This is actually not a bad thing. At least in a few years, when entering society, the ability to adapt will be stronger than that of peers, and maybe they will do better.
This has nothing to do with morality. In the eyes of these people, a person who cannot even support his wife and children has no right to laugh at their flattery. But this is about the spirit. A nation full of flattery will eventually bury the nation's name!
While waiting, a Porsche drove over from the opposite intersection. Two talkative car idiots behind Shi Chengcai discussed:
"Wow, this car is so beautiful, Brother Mi, you have good eyesight, what brand is it?"
"Let me take a look. Hmm, what kind of logo is this? Long body, short tail, four legs. It looks like a horse, but horses don't have horns! Donkey, mule? Damn, I know. This is a weird creature!"
"What a waste of such a beautiful car with such a stupid logo. Audi is better, with four circles, simple and elegant!"
"that is!"
In the Audi behind sat Gu Wenyuan, Mu Shanshan, Bai Huan and Hou Qiang. They had spent the whole night at Gu's villa and were still a little depressed. Gu Wenyuan was sitting in the passenger seat, yawning and about to push the door to get out, when he saw the Porsche across the street and asked in confusion, "Shanzi, who in No. 1 Middle School has a Porsche?"
"Porsche? Never heard of it!" Mu Shanshan climbed over from the back seat, looked around for a few seconds, and said, "This is the first time I've seen this car. Maybe someone just bought it?"
Hou Qiang said with envy: "He's really rich. If I were to drive this car, wouldn't it be easy to pick up any beautiful woman I want?"
Seeing Gu Wenyuan's expression of disapproval, he hurriedly said, "Of course, no matter how rich you are, you can't compare to Wenyuan. It's just a broken Porsche, what are you showing off about!"
Although Gu Wenyuan pretended not to care about these things, looking at No. 1 Middle School, no one's car was more impressive and cooler than his. Suddenly seeing someone coming to class in a Porsche, he immediately felt that his territory was invaded, snorted, and did not respond to Hou Qiang's words.
"It's either Lin He from the second year of high school or Xi Huimin from the third year of high school. Apart from these two, no one else in No. 1 Middle School has this ability." Bai Huan has a wide circle of friends, and the two people he is talking about are from some of the wealthiest families in Qingzhou.
As soon as they got out of the car, the little followers in the car in front all surrounded them. They walked towards the school in a proud manner, and their eyes all drifted towards the Porsche involuntarily.
The car door opened and Wen Liang walked down leisurely.
With two "bangs", the two cars that were just discussed hit the sliding door at the same time. Mu Shanshan opened her mouth in surprise, with an incredible look on her face. Bai Huan had something else in mind. He turned his head to look at Gu Wenyuan and sneered secretly.
Mr. Gu, who was usually gentle and refined, had a face so dark that ink seemed to be dripping out!
(Well, I’ve been feeling dizzy and exhausted these past two days, so I’d like to advise everyone, don’t drink and drive, never…)