Li Jide was sweating profusely and finally arrived at the Wang Bang Mallet Noodle Restaurant. Li Xiufen booked a private room for Qiao Xiying to drink water in, and she waited for Li Jide at the door of the store. At this time, the sun is setting, the twilight is dark, and the surrounding night market stalls are very lively, Li Xiufen is not confident and said, Dad, I will go by myself, or will we go? Li Jide thought about it, to avoid them not coming, let's just go. Li Xiufen nodded and said, you park your bicycle and take my motorcycle. Li Jide parked his bicycle in an unobstructed place, then got on Li Xiufen's motorcycle and went straight to Shen Changhuai's fruit shop.
On the way, Li Jide said, Xiufen, we can't go over empty-handed, buy something, right? After all, let's ask someone to do something. Li Xiufen felt the same reason, so she bought two boxes of gifts at a street store. When she arrived at the door of Shen Changhuai's store, Li Xiufen said worriedly, Dad, should I go in, or should we both go in? Li Jide pondered, I'd better go in, you wait here. After Li Jide finished speaking, he got off the motorcycle and walked into the store with two boxes of gifts. At this time, there happened to be no customers, and Shen Changhuai and his eldest daughter-in-law were in the store. Today, Du Hua came back early through the streets and alleys, and in the afternoon business was good, earning more than 100 yuan. When Li Jide came in, she was chatting happily with Shen Changhuai, and her eldest daughter-in-law was sitting on the stool next to her, also smiling and leisurely.
Li Jide took the initiative to say hello, Changhuai, I haven't seen you for a long time, how are you doing? Shen Changhuai looked at Li Jide and was stunned for a moment, Li Jide put the gift next to the counter, and continued, I don't know what to buy, I just bought two things, the things are not good, you don't have to pick on it. Shen Changhuai and the three of them all stood up, and Shen Changhuai said politely, come here, what are you mentioning, uncle, you sit here first. As he spoke, Shen Changhuai handed over the stool. Li Jide was also polite, took the stool and sat down. Du Hua didn't know what Li Jide was doing here, with a smile on his face, but he looked at him with suspicious eyes, and turned his head to look at Li Xiufen outside the store. Li Xiufen smiled reluctantly at Du Hua, but did not walk in.
Shen Changhuai took out a cigarette from the counter, handed Li Jide a cigarette and said with a smile, Uncle, why are you free to come over today, is there something wrong? Li Jide said, I really have something, Changhuai, are you busy? If you're not busy, let's go to the hotel to talk, I've already booked the hotel, and it's at the Wang Bang Mallet Braised Noodle Restaurant on West Street. Shen Changhuai smiled dryly, uncle, what the hell is going on? Just say it. Du Hua next to him also said, yes, uncle, you bring things and invite you to dinner, just say it directly, why be so polite. Li Jide took a cigarette and sighed, alas, I won't hide it from you, it's a matter of anticipation. Xiufen is embarrassed to say to you, I can only beg you with my old face.
Shen Chang was surprised, what is the matter with Yu Pan? Did he stab Lou Zi? No, he's coming to our store in the afternoon. Du Hua echoed, yes, I also greeted him, and I saw that he was fine. Li Jide hurriedly said, Yu Pan is fine, and he didn't stab Lou Zi, alas, it's hard to say a word, and he can't say it clearly in one sentence or two. Well, if you two are okay, how about we go to the restaurant and talk while eating? Shen Changhuai looked at Du Hua hesitantly, Du Hua glanced at the gifts next to him, and said to Shen Changhuai, this way, Changhuai, you follow our uncle, I won't go. Li Jide hurriedly said, "That's it, I've already booked the room, Aunt Kai is waiting, do you want to go or both of you, there are some things that everyone can discuss."
Du Hua was a little hesitant, she didn't know what medicine was sold in the other party's gourd, and she didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in the other party's gourd. Li Jide saw it in his eyes and said calmly, Du Hua, no matter what, you are all relatives of Yupan, and some things can't be said without consulting with you, don't worry, I won't have malicious intentions. After so many years, you still don't know what kind of person I am? Since I've come here, I must have something to discuss with you. Du Hua saw that Li Jide said this, and it was not easy to refuse, so he turned his head and said to Shen Changhuai, since our uncle said it, let's just go over, anyway, there is Xiaoying in the store.
Shen Changhuai was worried about Shen Yupan, so naturally he would not hesitate, and said to Li Jide, uncle, you go over first, we will be here later, I know Wang Bang Mallet Braised Noodle Restaurant. Li Jide got up and said, then I'll wait for you in the hotel, I'll go. With that, Li Jide walked outside, and Shen Changhuai and Du Hua sent him outside the store. Li Xiufen greeted them embarrassedly and said, brother, sister-in-law. Shen Changhuai hummed in a low voice, but Du Hua didn't say anything. Li Xiufen took Li Jide away, and on the way, Li Xiufen asked Li Jide, Dad, what's the situation? Li Jide replied, I think they are very easy to talk to, they have agreed, and they should be coming soon.
Li Xiufen said with no confidence, Dad, you tell them in a while, or let me say it? Li Jide thought about it, forget it, let's talk about it, there are some things that are inconvenient for you to say. Li Xiufen nodded, and soon they arrived at the hotel, Qiao Xiying waited for them anxiously, and when she saw them coming, she couldn't wait to ask, what is it? Li Xiufen said, they agreed, it should be there soon. Qiao Xiying said nervously, they don't know what's going on, right? Li Jide replied, he didn't say anything specific, and when they came over, let's talk about it. Li Xiufen asked, do you want to order first? Li Jide said, let's order four dishes first, and when they come, let them order a few, by the way, there is no bar? Li Xiufen smiled, Dad, it's not a problem, let's just buy a bottle from the front desk of the hotel.
Du Hua watched Li Xiufen and them leave, and muttered to Shen Changhuai, Changhuai, what do you think their purpose is? Shen Changhuai shook his head and said, I don't know, whatever, let's just go over and see what they say. Du Hua asked, Yu Pan didn't say anything when he came over in the afternoon, right? Shen Changhuai replied, when he came, I was busy, I didn't come up to talk to him, and he had already left when I was done. Du Hua kicked the gift with her foot and said, I see that these two boxes of things are also worth sixty or seventy yuan, let Xiaoying bring it back in a while, let's go over! Shen Changhuai nodded and said, Ah. By the way, Xiaoying, I went with my mother, you look at the store, **If there are no customers, you take these two boxes of things back.
After explaining, Shen Changhuai rode a three-wheeled motorcycle and took Du Hua straight to the Wang Bang Mallet Noodle Restaurant. On the way, Du Hua asked Shen Changhuai, Changhuai, why don't I have a bottom in my heart. Shen Changhuai said with a smile, don't think too much, as the saying goes, the soldiers will block, the water will cover up, let's see what they say. Du Hua was silent, but she thought about it, and said, Changhuai, do you think Li Xiufen wants to remarry? Yes, it must be that she wants to remarry, to tell you, I can see it, she has been tossing a lot over the years, and it seems that she still can't hold it back. Changhuai, you have to have a number in your heart, you have been fooled.
Shen Changhuai said disdainfully, what are you fooling me? If Li Jide hadn't come to us, I wouldn't have bothered to go! If she wants to remarry, let her remarry, didn't we say it a long time ago, Xiufen is in her thirties, and she will definitely not be able to keep the widow. Alas, in fact, thinking about it, it has not been easy for her for so many years. Du Hua snorted and said, she is not easy, who is easy? I ride a three-wheeled motorcycle through the streets and alleys every day, is it easy to get caught in the wind and rain? I think of the façade room is angry, how good it is for us to have a façade room, and we don't have to pay rent every month, now it's good, I have to pay rent for my hard-earned money, it's really distressing!
Shen Changhuai sighed and said, alas, you say, what's the use of being distressed? It's that Xiufen has remarried, and the façade room is also looking forward to it, and it has nothing to do with us. Du Hua said suddenly, Changhuai, you said Xiufen didn't talk about recruiting a son-in-law, right? It must be, I watched, this girl is uneasy and kind, she has been grinding with us for more than ten years, and finally shows the fox's tail. Shen Chang said angrily, she dared! The façade room can only be expected, it is our Shen family, if she has this thought, I will be the first to disagree. Du Hua echoed and said, yes, Changhuai, she can't let her trick succeed, and the façade room must belong to the Shen family.
At the door of the hotel, Shen Changhuai said, Du Hua, I thought about it. Eating people with short mouths and short hands with people, let's finish today's meals, save passivity. Du Hua objected, no, after this meal, I have been busy for two days. Shen Changhuai said unhappily, you forgot, Li Jide is not empty-handed, we can't make people laugh, the courtesies are still exchanged! Du Hua said depressedly, okay, listen to you. Hmph, I have to eat more today. Shen Changhuai parked the three-wheeled motorcycle at the door of the hotel and got off the driveway, we forgot to ask which room, just look for it. At this time, Li Xiufen had already taken it over, and saw Shen Changhuai and said with a smile, Brother, sister-in-law, you are here, follow me, in the Harmony Hall in front. For many years, Li Xiufen has not called her brother and sister-in-law to Shen Changhuai, and now when she calls it, it looks very stiff and awkward, especially her smile, which is barely squeezed out. Shen Changhuai and his wife also felt embarrassed, they hadn't seen Li Xiufen so polite for a long time. Li Xiufen walked in front, Shen Changhuai and his family followed, and they didn't go far before they entered the Harmony Hall. The room is not big, it can seat six people, Li Jide and Qiao Xiying saw them coming, and hurriedly stood up and said with a smile on their faces, You are here, sit, sit quickly. Li Jide affectionately pulled Shen Changhuai and asked him to sit on the throne.
Shen Changhuai was flattered and said, uncle, you should sit in this position, I can't stand it. Li Jide said with a smile, there are no outsiders, you just have to sit. Shen Changhuai said, no, according to the seniority, you also sit, I'll sit next to it. Saying that, Shen Changhuai pushed Li Jide to the main position. Li Jide was no longer polite, and pulled Shen Changhuai to sit next to him. Qiao Xiying sat at the bottom of Li Jide, next to Li Xiufen, and then Du Hua. Qiao Xiying, who is not good at talking, took the initiative to flatter and said, Du Hua, I think your gold necklace is very beautiful, and it looks very rich. Li Xiufen also echoed, who said no, my sister-in-law looks good when she wears it. Du Hua obviously knew that they were deliberately stammering themselves, but it sounded very comfortable.
Du Hua said with a smile, a chain, I always feel panicked on my neck if I don't wear it. Li Xiufen sat next to Du Hua, feeling tired in her heart, but she told herself in her heart, endure it, endure it, this is begging someone to do something, and she wants to put aside all the previous unpleasantness. Li Jide handed Shen Changhuai a cigarette and wanted to light the fire. Shen Changhuai hurriedly took out the lighter and lit it for Li Jide, and said, Uncle, the rules can't be messed up, I'm a junior, how can I let you light a cigarette. Li Jide said with a smile, in fact, we are only ten years old, and we are not so particular. Shen Changhuai said, you are Yu Pan's grandfather, and you still have to talk about your seniority. Li Jide handed the menu to Shen Changhuai and said, Changhuai, you didn't come, we ordered four dishes casually, and now you look at it, I don't know what you like to eat.
Shen Changhuai said with a smile, uncle, I don't pick or choose what I eat, I can eat whatever I want. Saying that, Shen Changhuai handed the menu to Du Huadao, you order, you women are particular about eating, unlike our old men who don't say anything when they drink wine. Li Xiufen smiled and poured wine for Li Jide and Shen Changhuai, and Du Hua flipped through the menu and ordered two cheap vegetarian dishes. Li Xiufen hurriedly said, sister-in-law, no, I finally invited you to have a meal, how can you be vegetarian, you must order two meats. Du Hua felt sorry for the money, after all, Shen Changhuai asked her to pay the bill, but Li Xiufen said that she had no choice but to order two meat dishes.
The banquet began in an awkward and polite atmosphere. Shen Changhuai saw that the other party never mentioned anything, and it was inconvenient for him to ask, so he could only guess and perfunctory. Li Jide and Shen Changhuai frequently clinked glasses and said polite words. Li Xiufen picked up the chopsticks and kept sandwiching meat for Du Hua, Du Hua was a little embarrassed, after all, she had bullied Li Xiufen a lot before. The most silent is Qiao Xiying, she looks east and west, she doesn't know what to say, and she really has no appetite, like sitting on pins and needles, and at the same time she is anxious, and secretly gives Li Jide a look, which means that she is idle and nonsense, hurry up and talk about business. Li Jide saw it, but in his experience, he can only talk about it if the atmosphere is harmonious.
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