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Chapter 121 Dezhou Braised Chicken
Dezhou Braised Chicken is very famous, and there are countless ordinary people and famous chefs who study this dish.
This dish can be found in both ordinary places like trains and railways as well as high-end restaurants.
This also means that its lower limit is low but its upper limit is high.
Ordinary people can make it according to the recipe and it tastes good.
But it is difficult to combine beauty and taste—
In Li Shan's eyes, the Dezhou Braised Chicken was beautiful and elegant in shape, lying on the plate like a duck swimming in the water. Its shape was even more upright than the Dezhou Braised Chicken made by Mr. Ren Yunqing that he had eaten!
According to his experience, in order to maintain this shape without falling apart, this Dezhou Braised Chicken probably cannot meet the rigid standard of "the meat is rotten and boneless"!
So he is full of confidence and has already prepared a large number of special approvals...
As a result, as soon as he touched it with his chopsticks, the chicken fell down like blooming flowers!
This not only made Li Shan dumbfounded, but even his chopsticks stopped moving!
He had eaten so many Texas Braised Chickens, but this was the first time he encountered such a scene
!
[What's wrong? Why is Teacher Li Shan suddenly quiet? ]
【Teacher, please say something! 】
[Could it be that the program crew threatened him? ]
[This is too much! I just criticized the food a few times, but the production team threatened me! Be careful or I will call the police!]
[I am speechless... Watching the famous scene "The Birth of Rumors" in real time in the barrage. ]
[Who is threatening you? Who knows, maybe your teacher is offended by his own foul mouth? ]
…
"Ahem."
Li Shan cleared his throat and came back to his senses.
He was calm and composed, smiling at the camera calmly:
"Sorry, I suddenly remembered that I forgot to turn off the stove at home. I need to send a message to my wife to ask her later."
He made a joke that was both professional and humorous. Not only did it make the people in the live broadcast room laugh, but it also lightly covered up the fact that he was stunned on the spot.
Afterwards, Li Shan continued to taste with chopsticks.
Because the chicken was so soft and rotten that it fell off the bones, he picked up a large piece of chicken from the bottom of the plate without much effort.
The roast chicken has been simmered for several hours, and its skin has become rosy and shiny. You can feel that every meat fiber is soaked with soup, but the soup is not dripping, as if all the essence has been absorbed into the meat.
He put the chicken into his mouth and took a bite. The rich aroma went straight to the top of his head. It was so fragrant that even his soul felt dizzy, as if he was drunk.
No, it was even more exaggerated than being drunk!
Every cell in my body was soothed by this delicious taste, and I felt as if I was about to fly, immersed in this pure sensory pleasure.
Even Li Shan, who had prepared in advance, was a little confused by the fragrance and almost told the truth...
"Hmm!"
He accidentally bit the tip of his tongue.
Although it hurts, the main thing is that I feel awake again.
Thinking of the purpose of this trip, Li Shan swallowed hard, trying not to let his spirit be captured.
"It tastes good."
As usual, the first sentence is still a compliment.
There is nothing good to say next:
"There is a problem. It is that it is overcooked. The meat is so soft and rotten that it has no taste at all. Apart from the strong aroma, there are too many other shortcomings, such as the strong spice flavor and the maltose is too sweet..."
Li Shan talked a lot.
Unlike the previous relatively tactful approach, this time, he really put in all his efforts!
He probably knew that this Dezhou Braised Chicken was one of the main dishes in the restaurant.
He didn't comment much on the main dishes such as pickled pork with preserved vegetables.
Now, it is impossible not to criticize this Dezhou Braised Chicken!
Li Shan's words were sharp and pointed, almost saying that this dish was completely worthless!
Coupled with the previous layers of foreshadowing, at first glance, one would have some inertial thinking that what he said made sense!
Not far away.
Fu Chao and Qi Pei'er, who had been eavesdropping, heard everything clearly.
They couldn't help but grit their teeth, anger rising.
If they hadn't taken the filming into consideration, the two would have already gone up to Li Shan to argue!
Backstage.
All the members of the program team, including Xu Lin, were upset.
They thought that what he said before was not too serious, but they didn't expect Li Shan to make a sudden turn of events.
If I had known earlier, I should have turned the camera away even if I was scolded!
Look at the comments in the live broadcast now, what are they saying:
[I've tried Dezhou Braised Chicken before, and it tastes just like that.]
[I feel that every word that Mr. Li Shan says makes a lot of sense! ]
[Yes, although it's a bit harsh, as a diner you have the right to comment. ]
[No, I can't listen any more, I'll turn off the live stream first. Bye. 】
[I even bought a plane ticket to Yanjing and planned to go to Nanjia Restaurant. Now...]
[Me too, I lost my mood instantly after hearing what she said. It turns out that the illusion created by variety shows cannot be trusted.]
…
The popularity of Nanzhi's live broadcast room is constantly declining.
Some switched to other guests' live broadcast rooms.
Some simply turned off the live broadcast, thinking out of sight, out of mind.
Everyone was very upset.
Just at this moment.
Someone next to Li Shan slammed the table and shouted angrily like thunder:
"Bullshit!"
Li Shan was halfway through his conversation.
Being scolded without any preparation, he looked up blankly and looked around.
He thought there had been a conflict nearby.
Take a closer look.
Huh?
The person being stared at is actually me?
"Are you scolding me?"
Li Shan pointed at himself in disbelief.
At the next table was a fat old man, about 60 years old. He looked kind, but when he got angry, he looked quite majestic!
The old man slammed the table again:
"Yes! It's you! What kind of food critic? What you said is bullshit!"
He didn't lower his voice at all, attracting the attention of many diners.
Everyone stopped eating and looked.
Normally, Fu Chao and Qi Pei'er should step forward to resolve the conflict and maintain order.
But when they saw that it was Li Shan who was being scolded, they felt very happy!
"Hey, that table of guests is out of tea, I'll go get some!"
"Did Nanzhi ring the bell? I'll go check in the back."
Whether it is adding tea or going to the kitchen.
None of this stopped the two of them from looking back and watching the fun as they walked.
Even the number of viewers lost in the live broadcast room has stagnated—
Everyone is looking at Li Shan.
Li Shan was so angry that his face turned red.
At any other time, he would have started to curse arrogantly and sharply.
But now, he knew that there was a camera filming him, so he pretended to be angry but helpless:
"Uncle, even if you like the food in this restaurant, you don't have to point your finger at me and scold me, right? I'm a professional food critic, and reviewing dishes is my job! Is this world only suitable for praise and not criticism?"
He held his head high and chest out, showing a sense of noble and proud character.
Unfortunately, the old man didn't buy it at all:
"Food critic? A fellow like you who talks nonsense?" Chapter 122 Are you worthy of being called a food critic?
No one can remain indifferent when being scolded by others!
Li Shan's face turned pale and he said sternly:
"Just because I respect you because you're older doesn't mean I'm afraid of you! Eating is a subjective experience for everyone! Besides, I've eaten at least 800 Texas Braised Chickens, if not a thousand, so I know what a really good Texas Braised Chicken is! If you don't know, please don't interfere with my profession and work!"
Many people in the barrage echoed:
[Yes, Li Shan is a food critic with a wide range of experience, and his taste must be more discerning than ordinary people. ]
[Why can't we be harsh on Nanzhi? Variety shows are almost promoting her as a modern-day cooking god! Now you can't allow professionals to come out and comment? You are too sensitive! ]
[I think what Mr. Li Shan said makes a lot of sense. The world is big and can accommodate praise, and it should also accommodate criticism! ]
[This old man is so annoying. Who is he? He comes up and takes advantage of his age. It turns out that these days, the bad guys who make trouble for no reason have all grown old! ]
[Hehe, I have met this kind of person. He relied on his age and seniority to talk nonsense. It is impossible to reason with such a person. Teacher Li Shan, just ignore him! ]
…
The argument even reached the ears of Nanzhi who was busy in the kitchen.
She temporarily put down what she was doing, wiped her wet hands with a towel, and walked to the kitchen door.
A little tail named Nan Yi followed closely behind him.
And Xie Yu also followed out of curiosity.
They happened to run into Fu Chao head-on.
Xie Yu frowned and looked outside:
"What's going on?"
Fu Chao said succinctly:
"Just now the food critic was picking a fight, and a diner was speaking up for justice!"
This statement... can be said to be very obvious!
Even the barrage was silent for a few seconds because of Fu Chao's attitude.
Some people stood up and accused Fu Chao of being too biased.
Fortunately, Fu Chao has a large amount of traffic, many fans, and is popular among the public, so a large number of people immediately stood up to defend him.
"Mother."
Nan Yi held Nan Zhi's hand with some concern, frowning tightly, and asked,
"Is that person saying something bad about you?"
Nanzhi comforts:
"Who cares what he says! We don't need to care even if it's bad."
Her calm and nonchalant attitude reveals her strong inner confidence.
Or maybe it's her confidence in her professional ability!
What a joke!
She had once reached the pinnacle of cooking in another world and controlled the lifeline of the country in the name of the God of Cooking. Would she care about a few words of criticism from a guy who claimed to be a food critic?
It was just a dog barking!
Her confidence infected Nan Yi and also comforted the worried Fu Chao and Xie Yu.
Only the audience in the live broadcast room were not happy to hear this:
[Nanzhi is a bit too arrogant, be careful not to fall. ]
[Before, fans could still wash her clothes and think that it was just marketing by the program team, but now it seems that Nanzhi also thinks she is a cooking god! ]
[Brother Fu, stop giving me the thumbs up and be quiet... Never mind, I will spoil you anyway!]
[Alas, Nanzhi is really a little too young and frivolous. Little does she know that there are always people better than you. She should be more humble. ]
…
If Nanzhi heard someone say that she was not humble enough, she would probably laugh.
Is she not humble enough?
If she was really arrogant, with her strength, she should just stand up and point her finger at everyone and say -
Everybody here is garbage!
Nanzhi was not in a hurry at this time, so she simply leaned against the door and watched the show.
Beside him, Fu Chao was rubbing his hands in preparation:
"Don't worry! If that guy dares to bully me, I'll give him a left hook!"
Fu Chao fans: ...Brother, can you say this?
However, the following developments were somewhat unexpected—
The chubby uncle did not quarrel with Li Shan, but calmed down instead.
Of course, that's just the surface.
His eyes towards Li Shan were still full of contempt:
"Professional? If you can be called professional, then all the food magazines in the world should just go bankrupt! You must have eaten a lot of Dezhou Braised Chicken, right? Then tell me, what are the characteristics of Dezhou Braised Chicken?"
Li Shan had a bad feeling, but he still said stubbornly:
"Of course I know! It's just that the meat is rotten and the bones are falling off!"
"That's right, the meat is so tender that it falls off the bones! After a long period of slow cooking, the shape looks intact, but when you lift it with chopsticks, the chicken bones will automatically fall off! So there is a degree of control here - if it is overcooked, the chicken will just rot in the pot, and if it is not cooked enough, the bones won't fall off! The Texas Braised Chicken in this restaurant is so perfect and beautiful from the time it is presented to the time it is served that it is easily mistaken for being held up by the bones. But just now I saw that as soon as you touched it with your chopsticks, the chicken meat just fell off without any effort. Is there anything more in line with the four words 'tender meat falls off the bones' than this?"
As he said that, the old man quickly turned around, picked up the chopsticks on his table, picked up a piece of chicken and put it into his mouth.
While eating, he nodded frantically:
"Mm, the meat is tender and the flavor is mellow, this Dezhou Braised Chicken is the best! Even I have never eaten a Dezhou Braised Chicken that tastes better than this! You have tasted it just now, and you can still say a bunch of nonsense? Are you sure you are not here to collect money and do things?"
The old man seemed to be filled with righteous indignation and took two more pieces of chicken with his chopsticks and stuffed them into his mouth.
While chewing, his expression switched between intoxication and anger.
...Because his series of actions were so natural that no one would think that "the old man was cheating on me on purpose"!
Then look at the old man's own table, well, not a single dish has been served.
Li Shan's expression was not very good.
He didn't expect that the person in front of him was actually an expert. Every word he said hit the nail on the head, making his previous comments seem very confusing.
But he couldn't admit it.
At this point, it was not just a matter of him getting paid for his work, but also about his professional reputation and career!
So he had to continue to be tough:
"Uncle, I still say the same thing. I am a professional. My perspective on these dishes is different from that of ordinary diners. There are some things you don't understand!"
The old man argued confidently:
"What's the difference? It's all about eating. You feel superior just by eating!"
"How can they be the same? I'm a judge of the Delicacy Record!"
Li Shan said sternly!
The old man's face paused, and then became strange.
There are complex emotions such as shame and guilt, such as "I saw a house collapsed and ran to join in the fun, but when I got closer, I found that it was my own house that collapsed."
Li Shan thought that it was his identity that intimidated this unreasonable uncle.
He raised his chin:
"Look, uncle, you don't understand my business. This is professional..."
"Who is it..."
The uncle asked weakly, holding his forehead.
Li Shan frowned:
"What's who?"
"I'm asking you, who was the person who recommended you to be on the list of judges for the Treasures? Tell me the name right now!"
The uncle rolled up his sleeves, looking furious, it was obvious that he was looking for someone to settle a score with! Chapter 123 Turns out to be a fake one!
The bad premonition brewing in my heart became stronger and stronger.
But Li Shan was unwilling to admit it. He suppressed his fear and sneered deliberately:
"Why, uncle, are you still going to report me?"
"There's no need to report it. However, as the chairman of the judging committee of the Treasures Record, it shouldn't be a problem for me to identify you, the bad apple."
The old uncle said coldly.
Li Shan almost fell to the ground, mumbling:
"You, you are..."
"Well, I'm Zhu Jin. I didn't expect you wouldn't recognize me."
The old uncle, oh no, should I say Zhu Jin, found it very funny.
A person who claimed to be a judge of the Delicacy Record had never met him, the chairman of the judging panel?
Zhu Jin said in a deep voice:
"It seems that I am usually too kind and don't care about things, so others treat me as a soft persimmon!"
These words were too harsh!
Li Shan was trembling with fear:
"No... No, I didn't! I actually..."
The composition of the judging panel for "The Delicacy" is very complex.
As the saying goes, food has no fixed taste, only what is palatable is precious.
The tongue of one judge cannot represent the tongues of diners all over the world.
In order to ensure that the selection process is not biased, Zhu Jin, the chairman of the jury who has supported the development of Zhenxiulu, personally proposed the selection method of using a combination of fixed judges and public judges.
The fixed judges, including Zhu Jin, total no more than 20 people, including hidden tycoons like Zhu Jin who inherited a legacy, self-made entrepreneurs, professors from prestigious universities who are obsessed with academics, and writers with tens of millions of royalties...
They are not only the leaders and pioneers in their respective industries, but they also have one thing in common: they know how to eat!
They are all real gourmets who know the ins and outs of food and drink very well.
There are not so many requirements for the public judges, and there are also many people, nearly a hundred people, and the list changes every year.
There are two ways to become a public judge for Zhenxiulu:
the first and most common way is to be screened after submitting your resume;
the second way is to be recommended by fixed judges, which does not require screening.
Li Shan didn't recognize Zhu Jin, which meant that he was just a public judge, and a public judge who was recommended!
Otherwise, such a guy who was full of nonsense would never pass the screening!
Zhu Jin was angry and sad.
It's like there's a rat dropping mixed in my soup, so I have to call and ask...
Li Shan's mind went blank, and he hurriedly stopped her:
"No, no, no, you can scold me or beat me, but please consider my second uncle..."
Oh no!
Li Shan secretly thought that this was not good!
He was too afraid that things would get out of hand and wanted to play the emotional card with Zhu Jin, but he forgot that there were so many eyes watching here!
"No, it isn't."
Li Shan tried to explain dryly.
But Zhu Jin already understood.
He narrowed his eyes:
"The person who recommended you was your second uncle? If your last name is Li... are you Li Zhenhui's nephew?"
Li Shan's head was buzzing.
I finally understand that there is no turning back on this matter.
at the same time.
So many people were watching the fun in the live broadcast room.
They were confused at first and had no idea what the conversation between the two was about.
But as people who know the inside story share the knowledge one by one.
Slowly, everyone began to understand:
[Wait, so this Mr. Li Shan is just a public judge of Zhenxiulu? One percent? He still uses the name of Zhenxiulu for this? What's the difference between this and me participating in Double 11 and saying that I am a participant of a 10 billion project?]
[The public judges are also judges. At most, their opinions are not as valuable. We still have to seek truth from facts! ]
[His attitude is not just that of a public judge! Speaking of which, a friend of mine was a public judge for Zhenxiulu for a year. She said it was not difficult. Of course, she loves to eat and knows how to eat.]
[Hey, you missed the point! The problem now is not about the fixed judges and the public judges, but that Li Shan got the public judge position through the back door! ]
[This is so funny. Now it seems that his identities as a senior magazine writer and Michelin's special judge are all fake! He is a complete liar! ]
[I have long said that Li Shan is a problematic person. He has been exposing counterfeiters on the Internet every day. Now it seems that he is just talking nonsense for money! But now he has hit a wall! ]
[Yes, he criticized a restaurant I had eaten at before, saying that they sold inferior products, and many fans scolded him, which had a great impact on the business! I said he had a problem at the time, and his fans kept scolding me for half a month! ]
[Tsk tsk tsk, where are Li Shan's fans and supporters? Where did they go? ]
[Fans? I think they are just water army! ]
…
"This development is so...interesting!"
Fu Chao watched the fun with great interest.
The previously tense nerves finally relaxed quietly.
Xie Yu glanced at Nanzhi.
I found that she was very relaxed from beginning to end.
At this moment, he was also looking at the man who called himself Zhu Jin, and then whispered:
"It's him."
"Do you know him?"
Xie Yu asked.
After a two-second pause, Nanzhi turned her head and realized that Xie Yu was talking to her.
So she nodded:
"Yes, he has eaten my fried rice and posted articles on the Internet."
However, after the "abuse" incident broke out, this person disappeared.
Nanzhi thought he was another person influenced by public opinion.
I didn't expect to meet you again after such a long time.
Xie Yu smiled in surprise and said:
"That's good. With this guy's super strong fighting ability, we don't even need to fight head-on."
It's not impossible for Nanzhi to show up in person.
But her coming out to refute him and another more influential food critic coming out to refute him are two different things.
The effects are also different.
At this time.
Qi Pei'er sneaked over with something very suspicious in her arms:
"I searched the Internet, this matter has become a big deal now, and many people are digging up this Li Shan! Someone even revealed that after he failed to get a red envelope from the restaurant, he published more than a dozen articles to discredit the restaurant, which eventually caused the restaurant to close down! What a piece of shit!"
"Let me see! Let me see!"
Fu Chao is the most active.
And Southern Italy.
Looking at him still leaning against Nanzhi's side.
In fact, my eyes are almost glued to the phone screen!
...Wait a minute, aren't guests allowed to use internet-connected mobile phones?
Nanzhi looked at the lens meaningfully.
Behind the screen, the program crew fell into a subtle silence.
After a while, someone spoke up:
"Didn't you check the luggage? Why did you bring it in again?"
"Qi Pei'er's cell phone is with me. Well, it seems she has two cell phones."
"Do you want to…"
"Forget it, let them be happy."
The person who said the last sentence was Xu Lin.
His face had not looked very good just now, as if it was covered with a heavy cloud.
But now, the clouds have cleared and the rain has stopped, and you can still vaguely see a smile.
Everyone here has a similar mentality to him.
No one expected that this sudden storm would end in such a ridiculous but satisfying way. Chapter 124 What is the Delicacy Record?
After Li Shan begged Zhu Jin in vain, he received a call.
His expression changed several times, as if he wanted to explain something.
But he was interrupted by the person on the phone.
Finally, Li Shan hung up the phone dejectedly.
He stumbled out as if he had lost his soul.
Everyone looked at his departing back with either sympathy, joy or indifference.
About half a minute passed.
"Hey! Your camera!"
Qi Pei'er woke up suddenly and hurriedly chased after him.
Fu Chao sneered:
"Is there any need to worry? I probably won't need it in the future...Oh no, that guy didn't pay!"
After saying that, he chased after him.
Nanzhi smiled faintly and raised her hand to touch the top of Nanyi's head.
Then I found that Nan Yi was also laughing.
"Come on, let's go back to the kitchen."
There are so many orders that haven't been completed yet.
Of course, the most important thing is... to keep a low profile.
"etc!"
Nanzhi stopped and turned around.
She found out that the person who called her was Zhu Jin.
His eyes seemed to be glowing and he rushed over like a fat tiger pouncing on its prey, too eagerly.
As a result, Nan Yi became alert subconsciously and took the initiative to stand in front of his mother.
"what you do?"
"fine."
Nanzhi gently pulled Nanyi to her side and looked at Zhu Jin with a questioning look.
Zhu Jin realized his abruptness belatedly and laughed awkwardly.
Then he remembered his purpose:
"Oh, right! I came here to ask you if you are interested in having Nanjia Restaurant participate in the selection of the delicacies in the second half of this year?"
The people present and the audience in the live broadcast room have not yet recovered from the big news of "Li Shan being exposed in front of everyone".
Then, new explosive information hit me head on, and I felt dizzy...
[A record of delicacies? Is it a real record of delicacies? ]
[What a joke! This guy is Zhu Jin! He is not a fake like Li Shan, but the real chairman of the judging committee of the Treasures Record! A great gourmet! A super rich man!]
[Okay, okay, I get it. Are you really that excited? It's just a competition...]
[I was almost laughing out of anger. Some people just said something different when they were criticizing Nanzhi! They said she was marketing herself as a chef, asking for a slap in the face, and had an online accident... I wrote it all down in my little notebook! ]
[How could any Chinese not know the value of the Delicacy Record? The personal invitation from the chairman of the jury is probably what everyone in the industry dreams of! ]
[Yes, I am a professional chef. If I were personally invited by Zhu Jin to participate in the selection of delicacies, I would wake up laughing in my dreams in the middle of the night! ]
…
What is the Delicacy List?
It is the most authoritative Chinese food evaluation list in the world! No other!
Zhenxiulu publishes a TOP100 list every six months, and the rankings change based on the judges' scores.
As long as you follow this list to eat, no one will step on the thunder!
Therefore, every time a new list is released, diners from all walks of life flock to check in -
It is not uncommon for a store to be listed in the Gourmet Directory and go from being deserted to having booming business.
A small town that no one cares about has become a new popular tourist destination directly because of the recommendation of Zhenxiulu. This is the real glimpse of the huge influence of this list!
In addition, Michelin, which is the benchmark of Zhenxiulu, judges the star rating based on multiple aspects such as the taste of the dishes, the restaurant service, the environment and facilities. The restaurants that can reach the highest standard of Michelin three stars are all very expensive.
The Record of Delicacies is different.
Its only criterion is to taste good!
Deliciousness is the supreme truth!
Therefore, affordable shops, night market snack stalls, roadside food stalls and the like often appear in the TOP100 list.
In addition to its evaluation list itself, Zhenxiulu has also expanded into a professional food magazine "Zhenxiu Meixiang" and an app "Zhenxiu Dianping" that caters to the Internet age.
Most of the former's subscribers are high net worth individuals who pursue a high-end lifestyle.
The latter is aimed at the general public and covers almost all restaurants of all sizes in China. Even ordinary people can participate in the scoring.
Especially for the younger generation, opening the review app before going out to eat and choosing a favorite restaurant based on ratings and other diners' reviews has become an indispensable step.
...From this, we can see how wide the influence of the Record of Delicacies is!
However, Nanzhi did not rush to answer.
She hesitated for a moment.
Amidst everyone's inner voices of "hurry up and agree", Nanzhi slowly spoke:
"If the situation allows, of course I would be happy to do so. But the problem is that this store will not be open until the second half of the year. So... I'm sorry."
Guests and program crew members: Yes, they are recording a variety show.
Audience in the live broadcast room: Hmm, why do I always forget about this?
Diners in the restaurant: ...
"What? It won't be open until the second half of the year? Why?"
A curly-haired lady was so excited that she stood up and asked everyone present what they were thinking in public.
Nanzhi hummed softly:
"actually…"
The curly-haired lady rushed over first and grabbed Nanzhi's hand:
"Stop! This has become our family's regular canteen. If you close the store, where will we go to eat?"
Nanzhi looked past the old lady and saw the table where she was sitting - a family of five, three generations, all neatly seated.
Nanzhi tried to explain:
"Auntie, we are..."
"Is it because the ingredients you use are too good and the profit you make is too little that you can't keep the business going? It doesn't matter! You can raise the price! Raise it as much as possible! We can afford it!"
The aunt interrupted Nanzhi very sincerely.
Nanzhi: ...
Others: …
I've only seen people cutting leeks.
I have never seen leeks jump out of the soil like spirits, begging to be cut!
What magic power do Nanzhi vegetables have?
[Unless you have fallen into a spell, you cannot understand it. ]
[This old lady's family is well off. A family of five eats here every day. It's not cheap! ]
[There are many wealthy natives in Yanjing! ]
[Ah, am I the only one who understands Auntie's feelings? A small restaurant that I used to love moved far away from my home. I was busy with work and couldn't go there once a week. I was so upset that I cried all night! I was not this sad even when I broke up with my boyfriend! ]
[Me too! I used to eat takeout from a restaurant that was open two days a week and closed five days a week, but I had to calculate the time and check in at their restaurant on two fixed days! It turns out that there are only starving diners in the world, not starving cooks! ]
…
This time, Nanzhi had to explain before the excited auntie could speak:
"Auntie, we are recording a variety show."
The curly-haired lady was dumbfounded.
Except for the aunt, not everyone present knew the truth and was surprised to hear it.
"What? It's not a restaurant but a variety show?"
"Will we be on TV then?"
"What's the name of the variety show?"
"…"
It happened that Fu Chao failed to catch up with Li Shan, and walked back with Qi Pei'er cursing.
As soon as the two entered the restaurant, someone pointed at him:
"Ah! So you are really Fu Chao!" Chapter 125 College Classmates
Fu Chao nodded stupidly.
Yes, I am Fu Chao...wait a minute.
Is he out of fashion?
Otherwise, how come no one recognized him when he was hanging around the store all day?
[Haha ...
[Hey, did you forget that you joked about looking like Fu Chao? ]
[It seems that Fu Chao also thought that the diner was joking and never considered that the other person really didn't recognize him! ]
[Is it true? How could you not recognize so many celebrities in front of you? ]
[First, except for Fu Chao, everyone else is obscure. Nan Zhi, who is barely famous, is in the kitchen. Second, not everyone in the world cares about the entertainment industry! ]
[In fact, quite a few people recognized it, but they all finished eating and left quietly... This kind of detail is really heartwarming, who knows? ]
[I think the key reason why I didn't recognize him is that…Brother Fu really looks like a social animal and a worker haha! ]
…
Fu Chao's expression was too vivid, and in the eyes of the person who spoke just now, it made the other person feel a little embarrassed.
Just when he was hesitating whether to go up to Fu Chao and ask for an autograph...
The curly-haired lady has returned to her seat sadly.
She decided to turn her grief into appetite with her family:
"Boss! More food!"
The other people in the store seemed to be reminded and woke up one after another:
"Ah, yes, yes, let's add more food too!"
If you miss this opportunity, it will be gone!
So Fu Chao was quickly and ruthlessly forgotten by the diners.
Fu Chao: ...
Qi Pei'er who was standing next to him said:
"Don't take it to heart. Look, they don't even know who I am!"
Audience: Is there anything so comforting?
Fu Chao suddenly realized:
"Yes."
Audience: I was actually comforted?
Then, Fu Chao muttered to himself:
"And when the store closes, they will never be able to eat Nanzhi's food again, but it's different for me! I have her WeChat!"
Qi Pei'er quickly abandoned her sympathy:
"What? That's too much! Give me Zhizhi's business card right now!"
Fu Chao turned around and slipped away calmly.
By this time, the audience was speechless.
When Nanzhi saw the shop busy again, she nodded to Zhu Jin, who had a disappointed look on his face, and apologized again.
Zhu Jin shook his head:
"What can we do about it? But... are you really not planning to open a store in the future?"
He still didn't give up.
Nanzhi's eyes flickered:
"There are no plans for that at the moment."
Many people would think that Nanzhi means denial.
Too.
The entertainment industry is generally recognized as being easy and profitable.
After this children's variety show becomes a hit, Nanzhi's star career will surely reach a higher level.
At this time, who would give up being a star and turn around to be a chef in the kitchen full of smoke and fire?
The audience all thought so.
Only Zhu Jin seemed to understand Nanzhi's hidden meaning.
He suddenly laughed so hard that he couldn't stop:
"Okay, okay!"
Zhu Jin sat back happily.
Nanzhi raised her eyebrows silently and was about to turn around.
"etc!"
Suddenly, someone among the diners called Nanzhi.
Nanzhi then turned around.
The person who spoke was a pretty and elegant young woman.
Nanzhi didn't look surprised.
Because she just noticed that this woman had been staring at her since she came out of the kitchen.
While other people were emotionally upset because of eating melons, this woman remained out of the situation.
"Hello, are you dissatisfied with our food?"
Nanzhi asked politely.
The young woman couldn't help but raise her hand to touch her face and burst into laughter:
"Have I changed so much? You can't even recognize me?"
Nanzhi was stunned.
Was he someone she knew?
Wait, this face seems familiar.
"Who are you…"
"Yes! When we were in college, we worked together in a milk tea shop. Have you forgotten?"
The young woman smiled generously and cheerfully.
But it gradually overlapped with the sad and sunken face in Nanzhi's memory.
Nanzhi suddenly realized:
"It's you! Sun Xiu!"
The young woman, Sun Xiu, nodded hurriedly.
Sun Xiu was obviously very happy to see an old friend whom she had not seen for a long time:
"I didn't expect to see you here! I was wondering at first why you changed your career to become a chef. It turns out you were recording a variety show!"
Nanzhi thought about her university major, which was indeed not related to being a chef.
As for the entertainment industry, it is barely related.
"I remember you were from... the biology department? Did you stay in school?"
Nanzhi observed Sun Xiu's temperament and thought that it was mostly because she worked at the school.
Sure enough, Sun Xiu replied:
"Although my grades were good, they were not good enough to stay in school. After I graduated with my doctorate, my supervisor recommended me to work as a teacher at X University."
Listening to Sun Xiu's story, Nanzhi's memory gradually revived.
She and Sun Xiu were in the same grade but different departments, and they worked in the same milk tea shop during college.
For a while they often ate and read together.
And that milk tea shop...
That's right, it's the milk tea shop opened by senior Nanzhi.
It was also a milk tea shop that closed down because of Lu Shixu.
Nanzhi remembered that Sun Xiu lost his job because the milk tea shop went bankrupt.
She felt very guilty about this and wanted to do her best to make amends.
However, when she found Sun Xiu, she discovered that Sun Xiu already had a new job opportunity.
Nanzhi was too embarrassed to show up, and she and Sun Xiu gradually drifted apart.
Nanzhi remembered that Sun Xiu's family was very poor, and she was a girl who came from the mountains and worked hard to pass the exam to change her destiny.
Now, Sun Xiu lives a good life thanks to her efforts, and Nanzhi is sincerely happy for her.
In fact, Sun Xiu is the same.
"You seem to be doing well. I was worried at first... Is this your son?"
Sun Xiu's words stunned Nanzhi.
Worried? Worried about what?
She almost asked.
Then I remembered that there were cameras and microphones.
"Well, yes, his name is Nan Yi, and his nickname is Yi Yi."
Nan Yi had been listening with his ears perked up for a long time.
After hearing his mother finally introduce him, he straightened his chest and looked even more obedient:
"Hello, Auntie."
Sun Xiu seemed to like children very much, and was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling:
"Yiyi, right? You are so beautiful, you have perfectly inherited your mother and... Oh, I should buy you a gift when we meet for the first time, do you like toys?"
"Thank you, Auntie. No thanks. I'm past the age where I like toys."
Nan Yi speaks in a serious manner, like a little adult.
But in the eyes of real adults, it is so cute!
Looking at the shining eyes of Sun Xiu, if Nanzhi hadn't been here, I'm afraid he would have already started to rub the baby!
Nan Yi suddenly felt a chill on his back and quietly took two steps back behind Nanzhi.
Nan Yi accidentally bumped into Nan Zhi's arm, which made her come back to her senses and she took the initiative to ask Sun Xiu if she had time.
After getting a positive answer.
The two agreed to meet and talk after the lunch break.
after.
Sun Xiu returned to her table, and the people who accompanied her seemed to be her colleagues.
Nanzhi also returned to the kitchen and suppressed her thoughts. Nanzhi met with her old classmates, and the conversation was not long.
But the whole live broadcast room went wild over this!
[Did Nanzhi go to college? Why do I think she is a nobody? ]
[This seems to be a rumor, because Nanzhi never responded directly before, and was hesitant when talking about college, so some people speculated that she did not go to college. ]
[Oh my god, you are so arrogant! You have a PhD? You couldn't stay in school so you went to X University to be a teacher? You are bragging to the sky! ]
[Is this an invited extra? X University is one of the top 10 universities in China! If she is a classmate of Nanzhi, then she is only in her 20s? Can she be a teacher at X University? ]
[Family members, I won't say any more. I will go to the official website of X University now! All their faculty members will be listed on the official website! ]
[…I checked and found out that there really is a person named Sun Xiu, but her undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees were all from Yanda.]
[Yan Da? Is it the Yan Da we know? Our highest institution of learning? The Yan Da that my parents would carry me around the village to if I got into it?]
[Could it be that Nanzhi graduated from Yanda University? No way! What a shocking piece of news! ]
…
If Nanzhi debuts, she will say that she graduated from Yan University.
Apart from having a filter for her academic qualifications and praising her a few times, people are not that surprised.
But now it's different.
In the public's perception, Nanzhi is a leaky fish whose cultural level is exposed when he opens his mouth.
Although the show "Little Cubs" has refreshed many people's perception of her...
But some ideas are deeply rooted!
And now someone suddenly jumps out and tells them—
Is Nanzhi a top student at Yanda University?
This completely overturned everyone's imagination!
Everyone's first reaction was to disbelieve it and think it was probably a rumor.
The next step is verification.
Who would have thought that the more you dig, the more truth there becomes.
Nanzhi was not well-known a few years ago.
Later, when she became famous, a graduate of Yan University claimed to know Nanzhi and said that Nanzhi looked very much like his college classmate.
At that time, Nanzhi did not have a good reputation and was not very popular among the public.
Some netizens immediately started arguing with the other party and asked him to produce evidence.
I don't know if the other party was scared or too busy, and he never showed up again.
The matter was left unresolved.
After a long time, someone thought about this and their firm thoughts began to waver...
At this time, someone just did something big!
They ed Yanda's official Weibo account to seek official confirmation!
Many people followed suit.
Some are genuinely curious, some have bad intentions, and some are just spectators...
While Nanzhi was busy in the kitchen, the program crew, who were always observing the public opinion trends, wanted to find her to remind her many times, but they couldn't find a suitable opportunity.
And the matter was resolved faster than they expected.
Maybe it was because #南枝燕大# became a trending search;
Perhaps too many people flocked to the official account to ask for the truth;
or perhaps the person in charge of the official account was just free at this time;
...In short, Yanda responded quickly.
[Yenching University V: After verification, Nanzhi is indeed a graduate of the XX grade of our university. ]
One stone can cause a thousand ripples!
[What kind of reversal of the year is this! I am stunned! ]
[Could it be that he cheated or got in through a backdoor? I don't think that's possible…]
[Is someone questioning the fairness of our country's college entrance examination? Or is he questioning the highest institution of learning? Why not report it with your ID card? ]
[I guess Nanzhi is the kind of person who has good grades but is not very good at speaking and has low emotional intelligence. This is the only way to explain her performance in previous interviews.]
[But this doesn't make sense! Nanzhi is calm and strong now, which fits my stereotype of Yanda bully. I seriously think that she was possessed by someone a few years ago! ]
[Could it be caused by pregnancy? Isn't it said that pregnancy makes people stupid for three years? ]
[She's even possessing someone else's body... why not just say she has schizophrenia or a second personality! ]
[Please don't exaggerate the students of Yan University, they are ordinary people too! ]
…
at the same time.
In a hospital in Yanjing, a girl who was hospitalized also received the news.
She had just spoken to Li Shan on the phone a few minutes ago.
The girl who watched the entire live broadcast was so angry that she wanted to scold Li Shan.
What's the result?
Li Shan was even tougher than her, actually blaming her for the bad things?
He even said that if it wasn't for her instigation, he wouldn't have ended up in such a miserable state!
So funny!
It was obviously Li Shan who was incompetent and couldn't even fool a dead old man. Now he was blaming her?
And she paid for it, okay?
She is so arrogant even though she is incompetent! She deserves to be finished!
The girl was so angry that she threw her pillow.
After venting her complaints, she wanted to go online to read the comments...
What?
Nanzhi... No, her previous body actually graduated from Yanda University?
"System! Why didn't you tell me this!"
The girl was so upset as if she had lost a lottery ticket!
At the same time, there is also a deep sense of confusion!
When she was in that body before, her life was getting worse and worse. There was no progress in the strategy mission, the villain she lived with was a cold monster, and even her beauty, the only thing that satisfied her, was gradually fading...
Why did the situation change completely when the original owner woke up?
The girl didn't think it was her fault, and was convinced that the system was hiding important information!
She was noisy and demanded an explanation from the system.
The system remained silent.
I don't know if I can't bear it anymore.
Suddenly, a strong electric current swept through the girl's body!
Every nerve of the girl was ravaged and destroyed, and her heart was heavy and she couldn't breathe.
The strong feeling of near death made the girl feel scared and terrified!
After more than ten seconds, the current disappeared from her body.
The girl finally recovered, like a fish that was thrown onto the shore and was about to die of thirst. She rolled her eyes and gasped for breath.
The system's voice in the void fell into the girl's ears, giving her a human-like cold feeling for the first time:
[Are you calm now? ]
The girl nodded hurriedly and huddled at the foot of the bed with her head in her hands.
She no longer dared to yell, let alone boss the system around.
System: [I have reminded the host before that the system cannot read the original owner's memory in its entirety and can only provide partial information. It is recommended that the host dig and integrate the identity by himself. The host ignored it himself.]
The words scolding Li Shan for his incompetence were faintly audible in my ears.
The boomerang stabbed the girl.
The girl didn't dare to refute, and apologized to the system tremblingly.
The system was finally satisfied.
[Host, please advance the mission as soon as possible. Failure will result in being punished by being eliminated. ]
The girl was shaking badly and her face was pale.
She had never taken this statement seriously before.
In her opinion, this world is her game, the system is her little brother, and she is the only heroine.
But now she was completely awake.
turn out to be…
I could really die!
The corridor outside the door.
A nurse passed by and muttered in surprise:
"Huh? Why didn't you go crazy today? I'm a little unaccustomed to the silence..."
The nurse casually glanced at the information at the door of the ward—
【Patient: Chang Mu】
Chapter 127 The truth of that year
The business hours ended at noon and the live broadcast was temporarily closed.
Nanzhi was afraid that Sun Xiu would wait too long, so she packed up quickly.
She didn't even turn her head:
"Yi Yi, go upstairs and have a rest first. Mom will be out for a while!"
After waiting for a long time, I finally got a slow "Oh".
Nanzhi paused and turned back:
"Unhappy?"
Nan Yi stood on a small stool and lay listlessly on the edge of the cooking table.
He hesitated for a long time before speaking:
"Can't we go together? I don't want to be separated from you."
He is actually throwing a tantrum?
Nanzhi was delighted and nodded readily:
"Okay."
Instead, Nan Yi was confused.
Is it that simple?
Nanzhi saw his confusion:
"What else?"
Nan Yi shook his head, immediately jumped down from the stool, happily walked to Nanzhi's side, and wanted to grab her hand.
Nanzhi dodged and said,
"I have water on my hands."
Nan Yi was not in a hurry. He waited patiently for Nan Zhi to dry her hands before handing them over.
The moment Nanzhi held his hand, her happiness and satisfaction were visible to the naked eye.
The mother and son were about to go out.
He then ran into the assistant director of the program crew who came to check the filming equipment.
The assistant director called Nanzhi:
"Well, someone on the Internet found out your academic qualifications..."
"oh?"
Nanzhi had anticipated this.
But she didn't expect it to progress so quickly.
The assistant director hesitated:
"So you really are...a graduate of Yan University?"
"right."
Nanzhi nodded casually.
It seems that they don't take the highest institution of learning, which is regarded as glittering by the general public, seriously at all!
The assistant director exclaimed subconsciously.
Seeing Nanzhi's calmness, he felt that he was exaggerating a bit and touched his head awkwardly.
Nanzhi said goodbye to the assistant director and continued walking out holding Nanyi's hand.
I was thinking in my heart—
The attacker who took over her body had never told the outside world about her graduation from Yanjing University in all these years.
Excluding the possibility that the attacker was of noble character and disdained to mention it, the only explanation was that the attacker and her system did not know the details at all!
Does this mean that these two invaders from the alien world are not as powerful as she imagined?
"Mom?"
Nan Yi shook Nan Zhi's hand and asked curiously,
"What is Yanda?"
Nanzhi suppressed his mixed thoughts:
"Oh, it's Yenching University, the university my mother graduated from."
Nan Yi's eyes lit up:
"Then I will also take the entrance exam to Yanda University in the future!"
"OK!"
Nanzhi was happy to see this happen!
In Nanyi's original villain destiny, he was first sent to an orphanage, and then was labeled a bad boy because of stealing money, and was ostracized by teachers and students at school.
Even though he has always been the top student in the school, no one is tolerant or preferential to him. Instead, they think he is terribly smart, just like the highly intelligent but cold-blooded and cruel antisocial personalities in movies and TV shows!
In the end, he didn't even finish high school and chose to drop out of school, and his life fell into the abyss from then on...
Now, seeing Nan Yi jumping around and saying that he also wants to take the entrance exam to Yanjing University, his eyes are full of childishness and hope.
Nanzhi was sincerely happy for him.
The boy whose fate was bound by shadows in the original novel is gradually disappearing.
In its place, there is Nan Yi, who has a bright future!
"Nan Yi! Yi Yi!"
Through the floor-to-ceiling glass window, Sun Xiu waved vigorously at Nanzhi and Nanyi.
Nanzhi took Nanyi's hand and quickened their pace, walked into the coffee shop, and sat down opposite Sun Xiu.
Nanzhi said apologetically,
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long."
Sun Xiu waved his hands repeatedly:
"What's the big deal? I can't wait to catch up with you! And you don't know, just now my colleagues found out that you and I were college classmates, they were so excited that they asked me to help them get in touch, hoping to have a chance to eat your food again!"
As he spoke, Sun Xiu smacked his lips, as if recalling the lunch he had had.
"I really didn't expect you to be such a good cook! It's amazing! It's simply divine!"
Nanzhi smiled with eyes curved:
"I didn't expect your personality to change so much."
In the past, Sun Xiu always seemed to have a deep hatred and resentment.
But now, she only has the open-mindedness and unrestrained attitude that comes from having experienced many things.
Sun Xiu blinked:
"You've grown up."
Nanzhi smiled but said nothing.
She touched Nan Yi's head and said:
"There are a lot of small cakes on the counter over there. Do you want to choose one?"
Nan Yi understood what her mother meant and realized that she wanted to discuss something with this aunt:
"Okay, I'll come back later."
As he spoke, he did not forget to nod politely towards Sun Xiu.
Sun Xiu's eyes were very soft:
"What a little gentleman! Your Yiyi is so adorable! I never thought your wife's temperament could produce such a well-behaved child!"
Nanzhi was stunned.
She has never been a high-profile person since she was a child.
So, during college, not many people knew the identity of her boyfriend.
Sun Xiu found out about this because she had seen Lu Shixu pick her up from get off work several times.
One of the few people who knew about it.
"I broke up with him and I'm single now."
Nanzhi's words are concise and to the point.
Sun Xiu took a breath of cold air:
"With that person's personality, how could he... I'm sorry, I didn't know! I thought... I'm really sorry, I'm really sorry!"
Sun Xiu was at a loss and kept expressing his apologies to Nanzhi.
Nanzhi shook her head and said it was okay.
Sun Xiu asked cautiously:
"That one is..."
"Yes, it's his."
As soon as Nanzhi finished explaining, Sun Xiu breathed a sigh of relief.
Sun Xiu smiled bitterly:
"It's all my fault. I didn't ask you clearly."
Nanzhi didn't care.
It's not a big deal that's hard to talk about.
Besides, she wanted to chat with Sun Xiu to ask something else:
"What you said in the store just now...was there something I didn't know about back then?"
"It's about the closure of Chen Han's milk tea shop. Don't you remember it? Wait, looking at your expression... Could it be that you didn't know?"
Sun Xiu was extremely surprised!
Nanzhi really didn't know anything, and:
"I remember you had a good relationship with Senior Chen."
Why would he call him by his first name now?
"Who would have a relationship with that kind of scumbag?"
After Sun Xiu blurted out, she pursed her lips and said,
"At first, I thought Chen Han was a good person. He always took care of us, worried that we would be tired, and often gave us salary increases. It was not until later that I found out that he was a hypocritical rubbish! He always had bad intentions towards you. Once he mentioned you to his friend on the phone and said a lot of disgusting things. I heard it. I wanted to tell you several times, but I didn't dare..."
Her eyes were very complicated, mixed with guilt and regret.
"At that time, I couldn't tell the line between a joke and harassment. I felt disgusted, but at the same time, I thought it was just a few words and I was afraid that I was making a big deal out of nothing. So at first I just reminded you not to get too close to Chen Han. But I didn't expect that your boyfriend heard Chen Han joking about you with his friends and said he would install a camera in the bathroom to film you..."
Chapter 128 Still Angry!
Nanzhi remembered.
What Sun Xiu reminded her of did happen that year.
But Sun Xiu's expression was too euphemistic and vague, so Nanzhi didn't take it seriously.
It was not until Sun Xiu explained today that Nanzhi realized there was another hidden story behind the incident.
Chen Han, the senior who opened the milk tea shop.
Oh, no, I shouldn't call that scumbag senior.
Not long after the milk tea shop closed down, Chen Han was forced to drop out of Yanjing University.
And all this was done by Lu Shixu.
That night, he came to the store to pick up Nanzhi from get off work.
Nanzhi was changing clothes inside, and Lu Shixu was waiting outside the store. He unexpectedly heard Chen Han talking to his friend about Nanzhi on the phone in the alley next to him. He was talking dirty and said with a smile that he wanted to install cameras in the bathroom and changing room and upload the videos he took to the Internet...
Also hearing it was Sun Xiu.
She turned pale with fear, she never imagined that someone could be so malicious and terrible.
However, what frightened her even more was Lu Shixu's expression.
It seemed as if it had absorbed all the light in the world and was terrifyingly gloomy.
Afterwards, Sun Xiu saw with his own eyes Lu Shixu walk into the alley.
She didn't dare to follow, but could vaguely hear the dull sound of fists hitting her body.
Apart from that, there was nothing else, not even Chen Han's pleas or cries of pain.
It also made Sun Xiu think that Chen Han was dead...
Just when Sun Xiu was hesitating whether to tell Nanzhi, Lu Shixu came out.
There was blood on the back of his hand, and his expression was still as cold as ice.
And said to her:
'Don't tell Zhizhi.'
…
"You should know what happened after that - Chen Han's milk tea shop closed down, and he was persuaded to drop out of school because they found photos of other female classmates secretly taken on his phone. I guess with his character, he must have done that more than once or twice..."
Several years have passed, but Sun Xiu is still very angry.
At the same time, she was also saying sorry to Nanzhi:
"I should have told you earlier. If your boyfriend... uh, Mr. Lu hadn't found out, who knows what would have happened next. I just didn't expect that he didn't tell you the truth."
Not only did he not tell her the truth?
Lu Shixu simply kept silent in the face of her misunderstanding and questioning!
Why, he felt that keeping silent was particularly touching and affectionate?
He thought that this would protect her from being hurt by dirty words, and make her world full of flowers and brocade, without even the shadow of bad people?
It's ridiculous! So self-righteous!
Nanzhi's emotions were easily aroused again.
If Lu Shixu appeared in front of her, she would probably rush over and grab him by the collar and ridicule him!
Oh, yes, it has to be Lu Shixu who has not lost his memory.
Lu Shixu doesn't remember anything now!
Nanzhi thought about it and became even angrier!
"Nan-Nanzhi, are you okay?"
Sun Xiu asked tentatively.
Nanzhi took a deep breath, smiled and shook his head:
"I am fine."
Sun Xiu swallowed silently: It doesn't look like it.
Nanzhi caught a glimpse of Sun Xiu's concerned expression and had to suppress her anger and pretend nothing had happened to change the subject.
The two talked about their college days and the atmosphere became cheerful again.
Not long after, Nan Yi also came back after choosing the cake.
Because Sun Xiu had classes in the afternoon and Nanzhi also had filming.
They didn't sit there for too long. After exchanging new contact information, they said goodbye and left.
On the way back, Nan Yi held the small cake in one hand and held her mother's hand in the other.
He raised his face and said firmly,
"Mom is not happy."
"How come... Well, a little bit."
Nanzhi simply admitted it.
Nan Yi had a strong desire for knowledge, or perhaps he wanted to comfort Nan Zhi:
"Why? Was it because of what those aunts just said that made Mom unhappy?"
Nanzhi didn't want to fool Nanyi.
He thought carefully for a moment before answering:
"I can't say I'm unhappy...but I can't say I'm happy either."
Nan Yi frowned in distress:
"It's a little hard to understand."
Nanzhi smiled and touched his head:
"Yeah, I think so too."
The human heart is very complex and cannot be generalized.
Like her now, she suddenly learned the truth from many years ago.
I was angry because of his concealment, but also relieved that the misunderstanding was resolved.
After all... he was the person she truly loved.
Nanzhi: "Okay, let's go back and rest. Are you tired?"
Nan Yi shook her head: "I need to finish the cake first."
"Do you like eating small cakes?"
"It's delicious."
"Then next time mom will make it for you!"
"Mom can bake cakes?"
"No, but I think it should be easy."
"Yeah, yeah! Mom is amazing! I'm sure I'll be able to learn it in no time!"
"…"
The conversation between mother and son drifted in the wind.
Including the old things of the past.
...No way!
Nanzhi looked at the figure standing next to the Maybach on the roadside, and the anger that had originally subsided rose up for no reason.
She took a few deep breaths before suppressing her urge and walked over as if nothing had happened...
"Nanzhi!"
Lu Shixu, who had his head down, seemed to have the ability to automatically sense Nanzhi.
Almost at the same second that Nanzhi stepped within ten meters of him, he quickly looked up, captured her breath and position as keenly as a wild beast, and stared at her closely.
Nanzhi glanced at him and nodded politely:
"I'm sorry, Mr. Lu, our store's lunchtime has passed. If you want to eat, please come back in the evening."
"…I'm leaving!"
Lu Shixu blurted out, his eyes never relaxing for a moment.
Nanzhi stopped just as he had hoped.
"so what?"
Nanzhi looked straight at Lu Shixu.
It's like looking through the surface, through time, and seeing the land sequence of a few years ago.
Then ask him what he thinks about all day.
Lu Shixu was confused and continued to explain:
"I'm on a temporary business trip, so I won't be in Yanjing for the next few days, and I can't come to the restaurant to eat..."
So, he wanted to come and see her.
But why did she look at him so strangely?
It was as if she was... looking at someone else through him.
Lu Shixu pursed his lips instantly.
This was a clear sign of his unhappiness.
Nanzhi sighed silently in her heart—
So much has changed, even the memory has been forgotten, how come this little action hasn't changed at all?
Of course, Nanzhi's tone was still cold, as if she was treating any ordinary diner:
"Well, I wish you a safe journey."
After saying that, he was about to pull Nan Yi away.
Lu Shixu subconsciously raised his hand, reluctant to let her leave so soon...
But as soon as he moved, he felt a severe cramping pain.
He was unable to react in time and immediately doubled over in pain, with beads of sweat the size of beans oozing from his forehead.
Nanzhi was shocked by this sudden change.
"What's wrong with you?"
Nanzhi glanced over and found that Lu Shixu's hand was on his stomach.
"You have a stomachache again?"
Lu Shixu had been suffering from stomach problems for many years since they met.
He said it was caused by his picky eating when he was a child.
But later Nanzhi discovered that he was not picky about food, but simply anorexic. 2024-04-26 Author: Ji Shuo
Chapter 129 Specially for me?
Occasionally, Nanzhi would think of Lu Shixu's kindness.
For example, the matter of eating.
Nanzhi grew up eating her grandfather's cooking. She has a picky taste and loves to eat.
As for Lu Shixu...he simply has no interest in food.
If humans could develop a nutritional supplement that could maintain basic vital signs by drinking a tube, Lu Shixu would definitely skip all his meals without hesitation and switch to three meals of nutritional supplements a day.
However, because of Nanzhi, he would research different food restaurants in Yanjing as if doing a research project, and take Nanzhi to experience them and give her surprises.
Once, she asked Lu Shixu to go to a newly opened hot pot restaurant near Yanda University.
Nanzhi is from Jiangnan, but her ability to eat spicy food has improved rapidly in the past few years in college, so she ordered a medium-spicy hotpot without hesitation.
Lu Shixu said nothing and just accompanied her to eat.
By the middle of the night, he was tossing and turning in stomach pain and couldn't sleep. Nanzhi was so scared that she rushed him to the emergency room overnight, and he stayed in the hospital for a whole week.
It was then that Nanzhi realized that he had stomach problems and could not eat spicy food at all.
He is always like this.
…
Memories emerged and Nanzhi was in a trance.
The hand that reached out to support her paused.
Lu Shixu took it back without saying anything.
His big hand tightly clasped Nanzhi's arm, his eyes fixed on her, observing her without moving an inch, the words that he had been brewing for a long time almost burst out of his throat -
Who are you looking at through me?
But in the end, Lu Shixu didn't ask.
He has no position.
Nanzhi came back to her senses because of his strength.
She still maintained a polite tone:
"How is it, Mr. Lu? Do you need me to call an ambulance for you?"
As he said this, he looked inside the car again.
Hmm?
Where's that assistant who is always with Lu Shixu?
Why isn't he there today?
Lu Shixu understood what she meant:
"I came here alone."
After a pause, he continued,
"No need to go to the hospital, I just need to take some time off."
His lips were pale as blood, but he endured the pain and turned to open the car door.
Nanzhi hurriedly stopped him:
"Wait, you want to drive?"
"I just want to sit for a while."
Perhaps because of his illness, Lu Shixu's coldness and alienation were much weaker, and he even looked a bit pitiful.
Nanzhi is not really a heartless person after all.
After hesitating for two seconds, she said:
"Come in and sit down. I'll pour you a glass of warm water."
Lu Shixu did not refuse.
He still held Nanzhi's hand tightly, and just as he was about to lift his foot -
"Mom, you are too tired, let me do it!"
Nan Yi, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stepped between the two people and raised his hand to volunteer.
Nanzhi was surprised at first, then laughed:
"You are too weak."
Nan Yi refused to admit defeat:
"I can do it!"
His bright eyes stared straight at Lu Shixu's hand.
Lu Shixu frowned.
When he realized that Nanzhi was trying to break free, he regretfully let go.
"Thank you, I can do it myself."
He moved very slowly.
But we are still moving.
Nanzhi couldn't bear to watch it any longer, so he took a step forward and said,
"It's still me..."
"Uncle, let me help you."
Nan Yi jumped out and stood just in front of Nanzhi.
Anyway, I won't give Lu Shixu and Nanzhi any chance to contact each other.
After a moment of silence, Lu Shixu said:
"No."
His pace quickened significantly.
From the back, he hardly looks like someone suffering from stomach problems.
Nanzhi thought that he had relieved a lot.
After following along, I realized that it's not about relief, but about endurance.
The veins on his neck and the back of his hands bulged, fine beads of sweat wet his hair, his eyelids drooped listlessly, and he almost didn't have the strength to even look at her.
Nanzhi found a chair for him to sit down, then went in and poured a cup of warm water and placed it in front of him.
"Have a drink."
"Um."
The sweaty black hair hung down softly, and Lu Shixu looked more and more docile.
He raised his slightly trembling arm, picked up the water glass with difficulty, brought it to his mouth, and took a sip.
Drink with warm water.
Lu Shixu's brows relaxed instantly.
It was as if what he drank was not just ordinary warm water, but a panacea.
Is it that exaggerated?
Nanzhi was very suspicious.
"You sit here for a while."
Nanzhi called Nanyi and went around to the stairs leading to the second floor at the back, and asked him to go upstairs and rest first.
Nan Yi stubbornly did not move:
"What about you?"
"I'll go make him some millet porridge."
Before, Nanzhi wouldn't have cared at all.
It just so happened that she had just heard Sun Xiu mention what happened back then.
The incident at the milk tea shop was almost the fuse that triggered her dissatisfaction with Lu Shixu, and it burned out of control.
Now she knew that this was all a misunderstanding!
In addition to being angry, she was also a little disappointed. Her feelings towards Lu Shixu became more complicated, and she could not remain completely indifferent.
This bowl of millet porridge was probably the limit of her expression of goodwill.
Nan Yi pursed his lips.
This little action is exactly the same as Lu Shixu's.
He could sense his mother's mood, and became increasingly dissatisfied with the man.
But he didn't show it, instead he said:
"I'm with my mother."
Nanzhi knew that Nanyi couldn't be persuaded if he became stubborn.
So I simply nodded and asked him,
"Do you want to eat something?"
Xie Yu was responsible for lunch, and Nanzhi saw that Nan Yi didn't eat much.
Nan Yi nodded vigorously:
"I will eat whatever my mother cooks!"
As they said this, the mother and son just returned to the kitchen door.
Lu Shixu was sitting very close to the kitchen, so he heard these words floating into his ears.
He raised his eyelids with forbearance and looked towards the kitchen without blinking.
I thought: Is she just going to leave him here and not care about him?
But why should she care?
He is not hers.
And that look just now...
That look filled with memories and complex emotions...
The eyes that were clearly on him, but seemed to pass through and ignore him...
The pain in his stomach was like a dense mass of tiny insects gnawing at him mercilessly, but Lu Shixu didn't feel much because he was used to it.
Instead, it was Nanzhi's actions just now that made him upset.
A thick shadow rolled in his eyes like a vicious beast.
He tried his best to endure.
The physical pain and mental torture are constantly wrestling with each other.
He lost his sense of time. It seemed like a long time had passed, but it also seemed like just a blink of an eye.
The scent of rice penetrated into his nostrils, instantly soothing his internal organs.
His body was like a tamed beast encountering ropes that bound it.
He didn't want to resist or struggle.
All the mania and malice disappeared.
Then he lowered his head obediently, leaving his fragile neck exposed to her...
"What's this?"
Through the white mist of millet porridge, Lu Shixu saw Nanzhi's eyes.
Nanzhi: "Aren't you talking about stomachache? Millet porridge nourishes the stomach."
Of course Lu Shixu knew.
He was just wondering why Nanzhi gave him millet porridge.
She clearly didn't want to pay attention to him a few days ago.
"Is this cooked specially for me?"
"If you don't want it, forget it..."
"I want!"
Lu Shixu spoke in a firm tone.
Chapter 130 I would rather be sick
Nanzhi didn't scoop much millet porridge for Lu Shixu, just a small bowl with more soup and less rice.
But this porridge was cooked very well, the rice grains were blooming, a thin layer of rice oil floated on the surface, and the essence of each rice grain was melted in the soup.
Now the heat has dissipated a little, it is warm but not hot, and when you drink it slowly you will feel it is just right, soothing the entire way from the esophagus to the stomach.
It even made Lu Shixu have a strong thought that "this is the best millet porridge in the world."
but…
He tilted his head and saw Nanzhi and Nanyi sitting at the next table.
There were also food in front of Nan Yi, including small cakes that he bought, as well as pancakes, fried meatballs and a small bowl of peanut cheese made by Nan Zhi herself.
Its richness and thoughtfulness formed a sharp contrast with Lu Shixu's bowl of millet porridge!
But Lu Shixu didn't feel that at all.
My heart is so full of sadness that it feels like the emotions that have been suppressed for many years are about to burst out...
Trying his best to calm down, he carefully picked up the spoon and started drinking the porridge.
My brain was completely immersed in the emotions of pleasure and satisfaction, and before I knew it, the small bowl of porridge was finished.
Lu Shixu was still not satisfied and asked Nanzhi if she had any more millet porridge.
Nanzhi frowned: "If you have a stomachache, it might not be good to eat too much."
Lu Shixu: "Well, then I won't eat it."
At most, I feel a little regretful that I finished that bowl of millet porridge too quickly.
Crunch.
Nan Yi bit the fried meatballs hard.
Nanzhi's attention was immediately drawn back, and she said softly,
"Don't eat so hastily, eat slowly."
Nan Yi obediently slowed down.
How could Lu Shixu not understand Nan Yi's little thoughts?
He found it funny.
And because of Nanzhi's existence, he is willing to give Nanyi unlimited tolerance.
He leaned back in his chair, watching the mother and son silently.
Silently, the pain in my stomach eased a lot.
Lu Shixu was not happy, but felt it was a pity.
If a mere stomach ailment could keep her eyes on him...
Then he hopes that this illness will never be cured.
it is a pity.
Nanzhi felt a little soft-hearted towards him, but it was only "somewhat".
Seeing that Lu Shixu's condition had improved a lot, she immediately stood up and chased him away.
"Call the assistant and ask him to pick you up."
Lu Shixu wanted to say no.
I accidentally raised my eyes and they met Nanzhi's. The words on my lips naturally turned into:
"Um."
Less than 20 minutes after the call, Tao An arrived quickly.
He hurried into the store:
"Sir! Are you okay, sir?"
He couldn't hide his anxiety, but he was a loyal subordinate.
Nanzhi rarely looked at Tao An for a second longer.
For some reason, Tao An suddenly felt a chill on his back.
Nanzhi: "Please take him away, we need to rest."
Tao An hesitated: "Sir..."
"Let's go."
Lu Shixu changed his mind when he heard Nanzhi say the word "rest".
Before leaving, he paused again:
"I'll be back in a week."
Nanzhi didn't listen at all and was only concerned about whether Nanyi had eaten too much.
Lu Shixu paused at the door for a long time before leaving slowly and reluctantly.
Nan Yi looked at the slightly distracted Nan Zhi with concern:
"Mom?"
Nanzhi came back to her senses, smiled and shook her head, saying that it was okay.
-The
first thing Zhu Jin did after leaving Nanjia Restaurant was to call his old friend Zhong Yu.
The first time I called it didn't work, so I called it a second time without giving up.
Zhong Yu finally picked up the phone and said helplessly:
"I'm in a meeting..."
"I just went to Nan's Bistro! You don't know how surprised I am!"
Zhu Jin was dancing excitedly on the side of the road, oblivious to the people around him.
Passersby were so scared that they walked around him.
Many people's eyes stopped to look curiously.
Zhu Jin didn't care and just said excitedly:
"Although she rejected my invitation to be selected for the Gourmet Magazine... it doesn't matter! I will write an article for her! It will be published in next month's Gourmet Magazine! Hmm, how about having her as the cover character? I haven't done this for a long time, so I'm not familiar with the process. I need to communicate with the people at the magazine..."
Zhu Jin is the former editor-in-chief of "Zhenxiu Meixiang", but his say within the magazine is still above all else.
Because he is the largest shareholder.
As for the cover character of "Exquisite Feast"...
Zhong Yu was very surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect Zhu Jin to be so sincere!
Even after being rejected, he still wanted to do an interview and put the other person on the cover of a magazine.
Is the girl named Nanzhi really skilled enough to make a perfect craft?
After a moment's hesitation, Zhong Yu interrupted Zhu Jin's chattering:
"Are you free tomorrow? I want to go once."
Zhu Jin was stuck for two seconds:
"...You also want to try the food at Nan's Restaurant? You're absolutely right! Their Dezhou Braised Chicken is absolutely amazing, not inferior to Mr. Ren Yunqing at all! It's a pity that Mr. Ren hasn't been out for many years, I wonder if he has improved. Oh, and there's also pickled pork with preserved vegetables..."
Zhu Jin was probably too excited. He couldn't wait to share with Zhong Yu, and he kept talking non-stop.
Zhong Yu was really impatient and simply hung up the phone.
Zhu Jin: ? ?
Never mind, he has to rush home to write the manuscript anyway!
This is a serious food review, completely different from the ones that are casually posted on Weibo!
In the past, when Zhu Jin wrote a food review, he had to rack his brains and think over and over again.
But this time was different. All his nerves were excited because of the lunch. Inspiration was burning like sparks. Zhu Jin even felt that he could finish the manuscript today!
Zhu Jin here is in a rage.
Zhong Yu over there seemed to be thinking about something.
She was still sitting in the conference room, with her subordinates sitting on both sides, all looking at her.
But Zhong Yu was completely unaware and was still thinking about what Zhu Jin had just said.
Zhou Ling, sitting in the second seat on the right:
"Director Zhong?"
Zhong Yu's thoughts were pulled back:
"Hmm?"
She saw that everyone was looking at her, so she took the initiative to explain,
"It's Zhu Jin."
This was enough to get everyone excited.
Zhu Jin is the chief consultant for their new documentary, and his opinion is very important!
Zhou Ling asked happily,
"Does Mr. Zhu have any restaurant recommendations?"
Their meeting had just come to a standstill over the selection of materials.
If Zhu Jin can bring them new inspiration, that would be great!
Zhong Yu did not answer.
Instead, he frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said:
"Zhou Ling, the clip you submitted yesterday..."
Zhou Ling instantly forgot everything else, and only waited with a high heart, waiting for the answer—
"Use it in the feature film. I'll edit it myself."
"Okay, okay!"
Zhou Ling was so surprised that she almost jumped up!
Throughout the entire meeting, no matter whether Zhong Yu was angry or scolding, her smile never disappeared!
When the meeting was over, she hummed a little tune and stood up amid the envious looks of her colleagues.
Just as she went out, she received a call. Chapter 131 She must have suffered a lot
Qingqing has been very busy lately.
In other words, she is never not busy.
She has been living like this every day since her daughter went missing.
Only accumulated fatigue could numb her nerves and prevent her from going crazy in longing and regret.
Of course, she would think of her son occasionally.
Fu Chao is an actor. If he goes to other places to film, it is common for us not to see each other for several months.
So Qingqing got used to receiving calls from Fu Chao every other day. The mother and son took time out of their busy schedules to chat about their recent situation.
But this time, Qingqing hasn't spoken to Fu Chao for four days.
Are you too busy recording variety shows?
I heard that he took Qingxi to some parent-child variety show, and also set up a stall and sold fried rice.
Although Qingqing didn't understand why these two things that had nothing to do with each other would be put together.
But she knew who to call.
"Hello? Is this Xiao Zhou?"
At the same time, Zhou Ling, who walked out of the conference room, received a call from Qingqing.
She was very surprised. After all, the whole family knew that this aunt was a busy person. How could she have time to call her today?
Zhou Ling soon found out the answer.
Qing Qing: "Xiao Zhou, you should know about Fu Chao taking Qing Xi to record a variety show, right?"
Zhou Ling suddenly realized that it was all for her son!
She said, "Of course! They are busy setting up a small restaurant recently!"
Qing Qing looked strange:
"Small restaurant? Fu Chao... as a chef?"
Won't it poison people to death?
Zhou Ling realized that her aunt had misunderstood, and hurriedly waved her hands to explain:
"No, no, I'm opening a small restaurant with the people from the variety show! It's very popular recently! Aunt, is it true that Fu Chao hasn't contacted you recently? He must have been too busy to remember! I watched the live broadcast, and they were short-staffed in the restaurant, and Fu Chao was doing the work of three people alone!"
The more Qingqing listened, the less he understood.
I just feel that every word Zhou Ling said is far from her son who seems to have a good temper but is actually very picky.
Zhou Ling's words became more and more confusing, so he just explained the whole story.
Nanzhi is also mentioned.
Zhou Ling suggested enthusiastically:
"Aunt, if you have time, you can go to Nan's Restaurant to try it! I've been too busy lately and haven't had time, but the cooking skills of that little girl named Nanzhi are really amazing! It's amazing!"
Qingqing pondered for a moment, neither saying whether to go nor not to go.
Zhou Ling didn't dare to bother her too much. After saying a few more words with a smile, she hung up the phone.
Although it was Zhou Ling who suggested going to Nan's Restaurant, she thought Qingqing would most likely not go and forgot about it after she said it.
Little did people know that after Qing Qing hung up the phone, he only thought for a few seconds before calling his assistant and asking her to check the location of Nan's Restaurant and go there when she finished her work.
Assistant:?
Qingqing picked up the pen and signed the document without even looking up:
"Any questions?"
"No, no…"
The assistant hurried out to make arrangements.
An hour later, Qingqing finished today's affairs in advance and took a car straight to Nan's Restaurant.
At this time, Fu Chao, who was busy in Nan's Restaurant, was still unaware of what was going on.
He shuttled back and forth between the two stores skillfully, greeting customers with ease:
"Please come in. Just three of you, right?"
"We have added a new specialty dish today, Texas Braised Chicken. Would you like to try it?"
"The sour plum soup in our store tastes great too. It's hand-made by the chef using traditional methods. It tastes completely different from the mixed ones sold outside!"
"…"
—This was the scene Qingqing saw when he stepped over the threshold alone.
She was stunned for a long time, as if she thought she was dazzled or seeing things.
Until she and Fu Chao made eye contact...
Fu Chao:!
Qi Peier passed by with dishes in her hand:
"What are you standing there for? Serve the dishes!"
"Ah…Oh!"
Fu Chao suddenly woke up and walked inside with his hands and feet together.
When I was almost at the kitchen door, I couldn't help but look back—
Compared to the customers in the store who were dressed casually, Qingqing, dressed in a suit, trousers and high heels, seemed too formal, as if he was a big boss who had just rushed in from a business meeting.
She was born with a cool and beautiful appearance. Even with her age, her charm did not diminish. Instead, she became more and more dignified. Since her appearance, she has attracted the attention of many people.
Fu Chao took a deep breath.
After the shock wore off, it was replaced by pride and joy.
Even though he was 30 years old, he couldn't help but feel childlike when he saw his mother coming to his "workplace".
However, Fu Chao's mind was still clear.
He knew that the camera was filming and he couldn't just call her mom in front of everyone.
...How about calling out secretly?
"Fu Chao."
Nanzhi lifted the kitchen curtain and walked out with the dishes in her hand.
"What's wrong with you?"
She rang the bell twice, but Fu Chao just stood at the door and didn't come in.
Nanzhi had no choice but to take the initiative to serve the dishes.
She happened to see Fu Chao seemed to be looking at someone.
Looking in that direction...
Nanzhi saw at a glance the woman who stood out among the many diners in the restaurant.
As luck would have it, the other person was also looking at her.
To be precise, he was looking at Fu Chao, so he glanced at her beside Fu Chao.
A wonderful feeling flashed through Nanzhi's heart.
Unfortunately, it happened so fast that she didn't have time to catch it, and even the aftertaste could not be caught.
There was no way, Nanzhi could only put this feeling behind her.
She handed the dish to Fu Chao and turned back to the kitchen.
Nanzhi didn't take this little episode to heart.
So she didn't know that even if she left, that gaze would never move away...
Fu Chao served the dishes and came to Qingqing:
"Hello ma'am, one?"
Qingqing was stunned and didn't come back to his senses for a long time.
Fu Chao looked at his mother in surprise and realized that something was wrong with her.
Mother, is she...looking at the kitchen?
Did I just see Nanzhi?
Wait!
Could she have misunderstood something?
Heaven and earth can testify that he and Nanzhi really have a pure comradeship!
"Ahem."
Fu Chao reminded again.
He found an angle that the camera couldn't capture and gave Qingqing a wink.
Qingqing received it.
She gradually regained her scattered thoughts and nodded towards Fu Chao, also in a deliberately polite tone:
"Yes, one."
Qingqing came to see his son.
After listening to Zhou Ling's words, she realized that she cared little about Fu Chao and didn't even know what he was doing recently.
Out of guilt, she thought about coming and seeing it in person.
But when she came, she took a casual look and saw the girl next to Fu Chao.
Looking from her perspective, the girl's profile is full and delicate, but there is a natural indifference between her eyebrows, as if she has experienced a lot of vicissitudes.
'She must have suffered a lot.'
For some reason these words popped into Qingqing's mind.
She couldn't explain why she suddenly felt pity and heartache for a strange girl.
It was obvious that they had no communication at all and didn't even know each other.
Chapter 132 A strange feeling of closeness.
Could it be because of his son Fu Chao?
It seems that Fu Chao is quite close to that girl, and they are most likely friends.
Maybe this is what they call loving someone and loving his dog.
Qingqing searched for a reasonable explanation on his own, ignored the strange feeling in his heart, and sat down.
Fu Chao couldn't wait to introduce the restaurant's signature dishes to Qingqing.
From pickled pork with preserved vegetables to Dezhou braised chicken, he talked eloquently and praised each dish as extremely delicious.
Just like a little kid excitedly showing off his treasure to his mother!
"…These are all made by Nanzhi herself! Her cooking skills are amazing! Does the gourmet Zhu Jin know about it? He praised it personally! He even invited our restaurant to participate in the selection of the Delicacy Record!"
Zhu Jin?
Qingqing did know him.
After all, when you have enough money, you have a lot of connections that go in all directions.
However, Qingqing's focus was not on this. She repeated subconsciously:
"Nan...'Zhi'?"
"It's the branch of the tree."
Not the Zhi in Qingzhi.
Fu Chao's voice dropped rapidly.
Even the audience watching the live broadcast noticed something was wrong:
[This guest who came alone is really beautiful and has a good temperament! ]
[That's right! It's the embodiment of the term beautiful and elegant CEO in TV dramas! ]
[Do you feel that Fu Chao's attitude is a little different? He is very enthusiastic! ]
[Could it be an acquaintance? ]
[Please don't make random guesses, our Brother Fu is very enthusiastic towards everyone! ]
…
Qingqing: "Is that so?"
She seemed to be disappointed, but it was quickly concealed.
"Is there a menu?"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Fu Chao came back to his senses in a second.
He was about to turn around to get it, but he saw Nan Yi had handed the menu over first.
In addition to the menu, Nan Yi was holding a tea kettle in his arms.
The glass kettle was warm but not hot, but it looked scary when held in the little child's arms.
Fu Chao quickly bent down to answer:
"careful!"
Nan Yi nimbly avoided him, stood on tiptoe and placed the kettle steadily on the table without even the water shaking.
Then he glanced at Fu Chao, as if to say:
See! I told you I can do it!
Fu Chao: "I'm afraid you'll fall."
Nan Yi muttered, "I won't."
He is not a fool!
Fu Chao held his forehead helplessly, completely unable to convince Nan Yi.
Qingqing looked back and forth between the big and the small:
"Does your store use child labor?"
Fu Chao opened his mouth to explain.
Nan Yi took the lead and explained with great skill and seriousness:
"We are non-staff members of the store, just helping out and not getting paid, so we are not child laborers!"
The audience was amused:
[Extra staff... Hahaha! ]
[Look at our Yibao's sophisticated explanation. He has repeated it too many times! ]
[No matter how many times I hear it, I still find it hilarious! Yi Yi is so cute! I want to rub and hug her! ]
[Some people on the Internet who criticize "child labor" should read the child's explanation! They are always looking for trouble! Why don't they find a job in a factory to screw screws when they have so much free time? ]
[The child is so pitiful, Boss Nan, why don't you give Yi Yi some salary! ]
[I suggest using lollipops as wages, the children will be very happy! ]
…
The audience wasn't the only one laughing.
Lian Qingqing also laughed softly after being stunned for a while.
Her usually stern eyebrows and eyelids softened with her smile, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes smoothed out.
Qingqing was very happy.
Fu Chao was stunned.
It had been a long time since he had seen his mother smile so...easily.
Although Qingqing would smile occasionally, she was always restrained and reserved, and there was always something heavy weighing on her smile.
Unlike now, it was the golden warm sun falling on the sea after the rainstorm. The ease and happiness in the smile was so touching, and Fu Chao's heart was touched beyond words.
"Hello! Check out!"
I heard the guest's voice behind me.
At this moment, there were only Nan Yi and Fu Chao in the store.
Nan Yi nodded and instructed like a little adult:
"I'll go, Uncle Fu Chao, you continue to order food here."
Then he ran over there.
Qingqing's gaze followed:
"He can already settle accounts at such a young age?"
Fu Chaoyu said proudly:
"Of course! We are so smart! We know the price of every item on the menu better than I remember!"
Qing Qing glanced at his son calmly:
"That's amazing."
You are not ashamed.
Fu Chao understood the implication of his mother's words and touched his face awkwardly:
"By the way, sir, what would you like to eat?"
Quickly change the subject.
After carefully looking through the menu, Qingqing said:
"Just the ones you just recommended."
She asked for the menu not because she was interested in the food, but simply wanted to know about her son's "work environment".
"So much? Your stomach..."
After Fu Chao blurted out, he suddenly changed the subject.
"I mean, the guest may not be able to eat so much by himself."
Qing Qing didn't care:
"Then just watch what you want to serve."
She wasn't crazy about food.
Fu Chao thought about it and realized that his mother had a light taste:
"Then let's have some pickled pork with preserved vegetables."
Qingqing hummed.
Then he turned his gaze and looked at Nan Yi who was running around in the lobby.
Nan Yi is definitely the most useful of the four cubs.
Ordering food, calculating bills, serving tea and water... He is omnipotent and full of energy!
If he was not limited by his size and strength, he would have taken on all the work of serving food, which made Fu Chao and Qi Pei'er feel a sense of crisis.
In the eyes of diners in the restaurant, little cubs like Nan Yi are naturally smart and cute.
Everyone liked him and were generous with their kindness. They would occasionally chat with Nan Yi or give him snacks.
As for the former, Nan Yi can already handle it with ease.
As for the latter, Nan Yi will not waver at all:
"I'm sorry, Mom doesn't want me to eat anything."
So good.
When Qingqing heard this explanation, she felt incredibly soft-hearted for some reason.
In fact, she doesn't like children very much, especially those around 3 or 4 years old.
They always reminded her of the missing Zhizhi.
Nan Yi also fits this age, and from a certain angle, she looks a bit like her Zhizhi.
But for some reason, Qingqing didn't feel any resistance at all. Instead, she felt closer to him and didn't want to take her eyes off him.
The neglected son Fu Chao: ?
"Okay, our food will be here soon."
Fu Chao deliberately slowed down his pace, wanting to stay with Qingqing for a while longer.
After all, there is no reason to stay.
My mother is busy with work, so she usually leaves after eating.
so…
Mom! Look at me!
Qingqing was still looking at Nanyi.
She supported her chin with her hand, her eyes slightly dazed.
There was a faint smile between her eyebrows that she herself didn't even notice.
Fu Chao left in melancholy.
Nan Yi was busy for a while, then ran back to Qing Qing's table and said to her,
"Can I take the tea kettle? Other guests need it."
he asked politely. Chapter 133 The Warmth of Food
"sure!"
Qingqing readily agreed and praised him,
"Little guy, you are amazing."
If Fu Chao stayed here, he would be shocked.
Because he had lived for 30 years, and he had only heard his own mother praise others very rarely!
Nan Yi easily got the treatment that even his own son did not have!
But Nan Yi was unaware of this.
He said "oh", picked up the kettle and was about to run away, but suddenly turned back:
"Auntie, don't you want to ask me?"
Qingqing was puzzled.
Nan Yi: "They all think I am young and have limited abilities, so they always ask me if I need help. Auntie, why didn't you ask?"
In fact, Nan Yi is also a bit strange.
He seldom feels the urge to confide in anyone.
But when I saw this aunt today, I somehow felt very close to her.
So, if you have any questions in your mind, just ask them.
Qing Qing raised the corner of his mouth slightly:
"Do you want me to ask?"
"don't want."
Nan Yi shook his head honestly.
Qingqing's eyes became softer and softer:
"I think so. If you need help, you should ask. If you don't say it, it means you don't need it. I respect you."
After thinking carefully, Nan Yi nodded seriously and said,
"Auntie, you are a very good adult."
Qingqing shook his head:
"You called the wrong name."
"ah?"
"I'm not an aunt, you should call me grandma."
Qingqing remembered that Nan Yi had just called Fu Chao "uncle", so according to seniority, she should be the grandmother.
Nan Yi's eyebrows were tightly wrinkled together.
Qingqing saw it and was in a good mood:
"What's wrong?"
Nan Yi pursed her lips and said,
"Auntie, adults can't lie to children."
He educated the adult in front of him seriously, telling her not to think that she was easy to fool just because she was young!
Qing Qing was stunned at first, but then he laughed.
The smile flows like water in the eyes.
—This was the scene Fu Chao saw when he came out of the kitchen carrying pickled pork with preserved vegetables.
If he had his hands free, Fu Chao would have wanted to rub his eyes hard.
Or just pinch yourself to see if he is dreaming.
Otherwise, how could he see such a bizarre scene?
Something is wrong. Something is very wrong.
Fu Chao walked to Qingqing's table without stopping and put down the small casserole containing pickled pork with preserved vegetables.
"The customers had a great time chatting with the young employees in our store."
Fu Chao deliberately lowered his voice, his tone indescribably sour.
Qing Qing was unaware of this at all, as his attention was completely drawn to the small white casserole in front of him.
She just hummed nonchalantly:
"He's cute."
Fu Chao felt a little depressed.
Even his own mother has never praised him like this...
never mind!
Since the person being praised was Nan Yi, he would reluctantly not bother with the little guy!
Fu Chao raised his lips generously:
"Be careful with the hot soup."
After saying that, walk away.
But he couldn't help but look back frequently, wanting to see Qingqing's feedback—
Qingqing leaned forward slightly, and the already rich fragrance lingered in her nose even more.
She hadn't even had the soup yet, but she seemed to have tasted it.
But soon, Qingqing realized that she was overthinking.
Smelling it and tasting it in person are two completely different feelings.
The tip of the tongue seemed to be filled with fireworks, and the lingering aftertaste was lingering.
It turns out that the enjoyment between lips and teeth can become the most supreme amusement in the world.
Even... to calm people's hearts.
Qingqing always feels cold.
It was as if she had always been in that winter and had never left.
But this bowl of pickled pork with preserved vegetables made her feel definite warmth in every part of her body.
Qingqing felt hunger for the first time in a long time. Out of human instinct for warmth, he drank the soup faster and faster, savoring the flavor of every ingredient.
She squinted her eyes in satisfaction, and before she knew it, a faint warm smile appeared on her lips...
"What are you doing here?"
Qi Pei'er found Fu Chao standing in the corner of the kitchen. He was looking at a certain direction in the lobby without blinking, his eyes were full of complexity, emotion, and joy... It was very strange!
This made Qi Pei'er curious.
Just as she was about to look in that direction, Fu Chao turned around quickly.
Then he explained seriously:
"I'm looking at the diners' feedback so I can communicate with the kitchen in a timely manner!"
That sounds reasonable.
But there's no way Qi Pei'er believed him!
She curled her lips and said,
"Oh, then you should take your time and read it carefully."
Qi Pei'er was too lazy to expose him, so she urged Fu Chao not to be lazy and left with the dishes.
Fu Chao also continued with his busy work, only occasionally paying attention to the direction of Qingqing.
Qingqing eats very slowly.
She savored the flavor of every ingredient carefully, even eating relatively ordinary stir-fried vegetables very seriously.
This was probably the most thoughtful meal she had had in recent years.
Before I knew it, a serving of pickled pork with preserved vegetables was quickly finished.
Qingqing was so exhausted that he leaned lazily against the back of the chair and sat there for a long time.
Then, she specifically called Nan Yi to settle the bill.
Nan Yi ran over briskly, glanced across the table, and reported the number in the blink of an eye.
"Cash or phone?"
He picked up the payment code tag on his chest.
"My cell phone."
After paying the money, Qingqing called Nan Yi.
Nan Yi stopped in confusion:
"Guest, are you dissatisfied with our dishes?"
The waiter's speech was very professional.
Qingqing shook his head:
"I wanted to give you something."
"No, I can't have that..."
Nan Yi, who was skilled at refusing, couldn't help but be attracted by what Qing Qing held in his hand.
It was a matte black gold fountain pen with a simple and neat design, and only gold-plated carvings were embellished on the tail.
Nan Yi can't write many words, but he likes this pen very much and fell in love with it almost at first sight.
Qingqing: "It's not something valuable, just a pen. You are so smart, I hope you can take this pen and study hard in the future."
As she spoke, she touched Nan Yi's head again.
In fact, Nan Yi doesn't like being touched on the head by anyone other than her mother.
This includes hands.
But when the aunt in front of him touched him, he felt a familiar warmth and was slightly stunned.
He didn't react in time and just stood there stupidly, letting Qingqing put the pen into his hand.
Wait until he comes back to his senses.
Qingqing's back had disappeared at the store entrance.
"Oops."
Nan Yi clenched the pen in her little hand and ran after him.
But when I arrived at the store, I looked left and right, but couldn't see Qingqing.
He remembered his mother's instructions and did not dare to step out of the store.
After a moment, Fu Chao came over quickly:
"What happened to Yiyi? Why did you suddenly run out?"
After this experience, everyone is very cautious about looking after children.
Nan Yi raised the pen in his hand:
"My aunt gave it to me."
"This is not…"
Fu Chao was extremely surprised!
This is the fountain pen my mother has used for many years. It was given to her by my father on our wedding anniversary.
Now, she actually gave it to Nan Yi?
Fu Chao thought, his mother must have her reasons.
"Then you should take it well." Chapter 134: Too Sharp Eyes
After the business hours ended, Nanzhi was called over alone by the program crew.
She walked out from the back door and saw Xu Lin and several staff members waiting there. They were brimming with excitement and their faces clearly showed "Come and ask me, come and ask me".
Although Nanzhi was confused, she felt more helpless.
She followed the other person's wishes and asked,
"Is this a happy event?"
Xu Lin had been waiting for her to say this!
"Happy event! Absolutely a big happy event! Remember the last time the director from the "A Bite of China" team came to film our fried rice stall?"
How could Nanzhi not know?
She responded quickly:
"Are you going to use the footage you shot? That's great."
Xu Lin, who had prepared a lot of words, said: …
"Are you not happy? Not excited? That's a new documentary produced by the team of A Bite of China!"
Nanzhi nodded calmly:
"I am happy."
Xu Lin looked left and right suspiciously.
In the end, it can only be attributed to Nanzhi's general style!
"It will take more than one or two days to broadcast the documentary. They are still in the process of preparing for the filming, but they have promised us to promote it together. Oh, and there is one more thing I almost forgot to tell you. Director Zhong Yuzhong of "A Bite of China" should come to the store tomorrow!"
Xu Lin hinted desperately.
Nanzhi nodded:
"Okay, got it."
"Don't be nervous! Just act normally when the time comes! Just treat Director Zhong as an ordinary diner!"
Xu Lin reminded again and again.
Nanzhi nodded again:
"no problem."
Xu Lin looked at Nanzhi's expression for a long time, confirming that she was really calm and composed, and completely admitted defeat.
After the chat, Nanzhi did not return to the store immediately, but went to the fruit shop next door.
The store has had a lot of income recently, with Nanzhi's dividends accounting for the bulk of it, so naturally he has a lot of money, so he comes next door every now and then to buy some fruit and the like.
She came so often that even the owner of the fruit shop was impressed by her.
Of course, the main reason for the deep impression was Nanzhi's sharp eyes.
"Boss Nan, you're here again?"
The fruit shop owner smiled when he saw Nanzhi and came over to greet her warmly.
"Come and take a look at the mulberries we just got today. They are so fresh! And these apples are fragrant, big and round. They are authentic Yantai Red Fuji apples!"
Nanzhi's gaze swept over.
"This apple is good."
"Yeah, yeah!"
The boss nodded repeatedly with a smile.
He helped Nanzhi get the plastic bag, and when he saw her pick a few, his smile became even brighter.
Turning around, he said to the customers who were listening attentively in the store:
"Look! This is the Yantai apple that has been personally certified by Boss Nan! It definitely tastes great!"
A few elderly ladies were just strolling around after square dancing, but they didn't expect to run into Nanzhi.
Now they couldn't hold their ground any longer, and they all came over:
"Let me see the apple!"
"Boss, give me a bag!"
"Boss Nan, what else do you want to buy?"
"…"
Nanzhi didn't feel unhappy at all when she saw that the fruit shop owner was using her as a signboard.
She also answered the old ladies' questions and shared her experience in selecting fruits with them.
The old ladies were so eager to write it down in their little notebooks on the spot!
"Boss Nan, you are worthy of being like this. The dishes you cook are delicious, and even the fruits you pick are amazing!"
"Yeah, we've been buying fruits and vegetables all our lives, so why aren't we as good as you, Boss Nan?"
"What do you know? Our boss Nan is a professional!"
"That's right!"
"…"
Nanzhi listened to them patiently.
In fact, the owner of this fruit shop was not so nice to Nanzhi from the beginning.
On the contrary, when Nanzhi came to the store to buy fruit for the first time, the boss was so angry that he almost kicked her out!
The reason is nothing else but Nanzhi's vision is too sharp!
The boss was trying to pass off inferior products as good ones, and Nanzhi could see through it at a glance;
the boss deliberately made the second-rate products sound better, and Nanzhi had solid reasons and spoke eloquently about it.
After several times, the boss lost several businesses and almost planned to hang a sign at the door saying "Nanzhi No Entry"!
However, he soon discovered that any fruit that Nanzhi liked would sell particularly well on the same day, and people would rush to buy the fruit "that Boss Nan liked" on the second and third days after hearing the news.
Because everyone knows that Nanzhi is the owner and chef of Nanjia Restaurant, and everyone has full confidence in her vision.
Therefore, the boss suppressed his restless and unscrupulous mind and simply picked out some good goods.
In the past, I didn't dare to import too many expensive fruits for fear that I wouldn't be able to sell them and end up with a lot of problems.
Now he is not afraid anymore!
As long as Nanzhi buys it and promotes it widely, no matter how expensive the fruit is, it will sell well!
No wonder the fruit shop owner made a 180-degree turn in his attitude towards Nanzhi and became extremely enthusiastic!
At this moment, Nanzhi had picked out the apples and bought some bananas and cherries.
Needless to say, all the customers in the store followed her and bought whatever she had.
The fruit shop's business, which was originally a little slow in the evening, suddenly became hot!
The boss was too busy, so he turned to Nanzhi and shouted:
"Wait a moment, Boss Nan! Or you can get on the scale yourself!"
"It's okay, no rush."
Nanzhi leaned against the counter and waited patiently, but her eyes were quietly attracted by the scene ahead.
That was the TV that the boss hung in the store to kill time, and it was playing a bloody idol drama that was currently very popular.
The story is about a poor but tough heroine who attracts the attention of a handsome and wealthy hero with her excellent and shining qualities. After they fall in love, they overcome numerous difficulties and finally live happily together.
Similar routines have been tried and tested in the film and television industry, especially this drama which also incorporates elements such as family struggles, mysteries of life experience, and love triangles.
No wonder the ratings are so high.
The plot currently being played is about the heroine who was originally thought to be an orphan, but unexpectedly discovered that she was the lost eldest daughter of a wealthy family. After going through untold hardships, she finally reunited with her wealthy parents, and both of them were hugging each other and crying.
The two old ladies waiting behind Nanzhi couldn't help but complain:
"What era is this kind of old-fashioned plot still there? Even our old ladies don't want to watch it, okay?"
"That's right! The screenwriter insisted on arranging a wealthy family for the heroine. It's too ridiculous!"
"Where do so many mysteries of life origin come from these days?"
"…"
Nanzhi listened quietly.
Suddenly, she heard a low murmur:
"It would be nice if life really developed in this way..."
After a busy day, Nanzhi was a little tired and leaned against the counter lazily like a boneless person.
When she heard these words suddenly, she was shocked and turned her head back almost instinctively—
Hmm?
Isn't this the guest that Fu Chao stared at for a long time?
Is he an acquaintance of Fu Chao? A relative?
Nanzhi guessed.
At this time, the other party swept over casually.
Their eyes met.
It's a subtle feeling that's hard to describe.
"Who are you…"
"I'm Fu Chao's mother, Qingqing."
Nanzhi opened her eyes wide in surprise. Chapter 135 Mother and Daughter Meet Without Recognizing Each Other
As a colleague in the circle, Nanzhi has more or less heard some rumors about Fu Chao's family.
But seeing Qingqing in front of me is elegant and noble, with a myriad of charm...
Nanzhi knew that the truth should be beyond everyone's imagination.
She blinked and smiled:
"So Auntie is Fu Chao's mother. Hello, I'm Nanzhi, a colleague of Fu Chao."
Nanzhi's tone was polite but not friendly enough.
Qingqing was instinctively not used to such a distance.
So I asked:
"Are you a professional chef? I just tasted your cooking and it was delicious."
—Compliments were pitifully rare for Fu Chao, but Qingqing had already given them out twice today.
Nanzhi was about to answer when the old ladies behind him rushed to speak:
"Of course Boss Nan's cooking skills are great! It's amazing!"
"Yeah, my old man and I would love to use them as a canteen!"
"You have good taste!"
"…"
The old ladies are too enthusiastic.
Even though Nanzhi was a calm and composed person, he felt almost embarrassed.
She cleared her throat and quickly changed the subject.
Qingqing watched Nanzhi and the old ladies chatting with gentle eyes, and was in a very good mood.
It was as if even she was happy to see Nanzhi being loved like this.
Is this also because of Fu Chao?
Nanzhi used the bloody TV series that was being played to avoid the attention of the old ladies.
While they were having a good chat, he quietly withdrew, appearing to be at ease.
Qingqing saw:
"You have a strong affinity."
"It's a professional habit."
Nanzhi was not born knowing how to deal with people.
When she was in another world, she traveled far and wide to hone her cooking skills. She opened a roadside food stall and a high-end restaurant.
At first, because of my naivety, I was deceived and backstabbed, and suffered a lot.
She could only grit her teeth and swallow it. Over time, she gradually gained experience.
Nanzhi didn't want to recall those things, so she deliberately asked:
"Auntie, are you here to buy fruit?"
When Nanzhi looked at Qingqing's empty hands, Qingqing was also looking at her.
Qingqing keenly captured the fleeting trace of vicissitudes and melancholy between Nanzhi's brows.
Why would such a young girl have eyes that show she has been through a lot of hardships?
Suddenly, Qingqing felt as if her heart was being pinched.
She couldn't help but raise her hands to cover her chest.
Nanzhi saw this and became anxious:
"Are you feeling unwell?"
She pretended to help Qingqing.
Qingqing wanted to shake his head and say it was okay.
When he saw Nanzhi extending his hand, his words got stuck in his throat.
While she was hesitating, Nanzhi had already held her steadily and was discussing with a group of kind-hearted old ladies whether to call an ambulance.
Even the busy fruit shop owner over there came over to check out the situation.
Qingqing, who was slightly absent-minded, suddenly came to his senses.
Looking at the chaotic scene, she wanted to stop it.
In a hurry, I habitually ordered:
"No!"
She emphasized her words.
He also suppressed everyone's actions with great momentum.
Except for Nanzhi.
Nanzhi seemed to be not very sensitive to the pressure from the superiors. She naturally advised:
"If you feel uncomfortable, go to the hospital. Auntie, you can't just hold on! Otherwise, I will ask Fu Chao to come over?"
"Sorry, I'm a little impatient... but there's really no need, I just got a stitch in the side."
Qingqing softened his tone again.
The attitudes changed so quickly that the fruit shop owner and the old ladies didn't think too much about it and just kept chatting:
"It's okay if your heart only hurts for a while, but if it hurts frequently, you need to pay attention!"
"Yes, you must not be afraid of seeing a doctor. Older people should be careful!"
"This girl looks young, only in her 40s."
"Young people, when you are busy with work, you don't know how to rest, and many of you are suffering from sub-health!"
"…"
Qing Qing is usually called "Mr. Qing" or "Ms. Qing", but this is the first time someone has affectionately called her "sister".
It feels a bit weird, but not annoying.
She explained seriously:
"I'm not a young person. I'm in my 50s."
Qingqing's words caused a burst of exclamations.
No one believes that she is already over 50 years old this year.
Nanzhi, on the other hand, was still focusing on Qingqing's discomfort:
"Auntie, are you really okay?"
"It's really okay, don't worry."
Qingqing said with a firm tone.
Nanzhi had to give up persuading Qingqing and instead asked him to remember to go to the hospital.
Qingqing listened to her carefully before nodding.
"I will."
At this time...
"mom!"
Fu Chao's figure appeared at the door.
He was wearing a baseball cap and dressed very low-key.
But he was still recognized by the fruit shop owner and the old ladies.
It has nothing to do with the dressing style, but rather that these frequent customers nearby have basically heard that Nanjia Restaurant is where the production crew is recording a variety show, and one of the guests is Fu Chao.
Normally in the store, people don't disturb each other for fear of affecting business.
But there is no one else around now, and given the Chinese people's nature of loving to join in the fun, how could they not ask for a group photo?
Fu Chao was immediately surrounded by people.
The overwhelming enthusiasm almost pushed his baseball cap off.
Fu Chao looked somewhat embarrassed and glanced anxiously in the direction of Qingqing.
Qingqing took a step back silently.
Fu Chao: ...
"Aunties, can we take it slow?"
Sweating profusely, he quickly spoke up to control the situation.
Fortunately, he was experienced and quickly recovered from his mess and gradually became calm.
The fruit shop owner was called away by Nanzhi halfway, weighed the fruits and paid the bill, and then happily squeezed back in.
Nanzhi sighed and was thinking about whether to just retreat outside the store...
"Shall we go outside?"
The person who proposed it was Qingqing.
Nanzhi was a little surprised, but nodded anyway.
The two walked out of the fruit shop one after the other.
At first, Fu Chao didn't notice it at all.
When he was gently and politely meeting the various requests of his elderly fans, he suddenly thought of Nanzhi—
As they were both in the same industry, he was the only one being surrounded by people, while Nanzhi was ignored. She... must be upset, right?
Fu Chao simply stepped in to guide them:
"Aunties, do you want to ask Boss Nan to take a photo with you? She and I are colleagues."
The elderly lady who was closest and had the brightest smile refused without a second thought:
"That won't work."
Fu Chao: "Hmm?"
Then he heard the old ladies say:
"Boss Nan is so tired after a busy day, we can't disturb her!"
"That's right!"
"Boss Nan's hands are precious! What if we touch them?"
"…"
Fu Chao: ...
It turned out that he was the clown!
Fu Chao looked at Nanzhi speechlessly, only to find that the place where she and her mother had originally stood was empty.
When he turned around, the two men were waiting for him outside the store.
Rather than saying I'm waiting, it's more like I'm an outsider watching a show.
Fu Chao: Good! Very good!
Nanzhi and Fu Chao looked at each other and hummed,
"He seems unhappy."
"fine."
Qingqing was very calm.
"Then I'll give him two apples later."
"One is enough." Chapter 136 I Like It
Fu Chao finally finished his fan service and breathed a sigh of relief.
He hurried out of the fruit shop, looking at Nanzhi Qingqing who was standing with him in an inexplicably harmonious manner with mixed feelings:
"You two are really..."
Nanzhi took over the conversation seriously: "You are popular, which is a good thing."
Qingqing agreed: "Yeah."
Fu Chao was very sure that Nanzhi didn't hear what the old aunts said.
Forget it, he is too generous to care about it.
"You have already met each other."
Nanzhi hummed:
"I just came to buy some fruit and happened to run into Auntie."
Fu Chao nodded, then looked at his mother:
"I thought you left until I saw your car..."
Qingqing crossed his arms and explained:
"Since I came to see you, how can I leave without saying a word?"
Fu Chao was obviously a little excited:
"Aren't you busy at work? Will this take up your time?"
Qingqing did not deny it, but said:
"Yes, a little bit. So I handled business in the car for 2 hours."
It took about 2 hours from the time Qingqing left for dinner to the closing of business.
In other words, Qingqing didn't rest for even a minute.
Fu Chao was obviously used to his mother's style and didn't seem surprised at all.
Nanzhi was a little surprised.
But given her position, it's hard to say anything.
Fu Chao: "Then why did you come to the fruit shop..."
Qingqing: "Children should all like to eat fruit."
Fu Chao suspected that the child Qingqing was talking about was only Nan Yi.
After all, he knew that his own mother was deliberately distant from children of this age.
Therefore, the fate between people is wonderful.
"Then will you still buy it?"
Nanzhi interjected at the right time:
"I bought a lot, so you don't have to spend money, Auntie."
Fu Chao thought Qingqing would refuse.
As a result, Qingqing nodded:
"good."
Fu Chao: ?
You two have become so familiar with each other in such a short time?
He felt something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it.
It was not until Nanzhi suggested going back to the store that he subconsciously followed her.
Just a few steps from the fruit shop is Nanjia Restaurant.
After business hours and live broadcast time, everyone is doing the daily cleanup.
Every time this happens, Xu Lin and others will join in to make the work more efficient.
When Nanzhi and his friends came back, they had already cleaned every corner spotlessly with great enthusiasm!
Nanzhi was amazed.
Everyone came towards her warmly, congratulating her one after another.
It turned out that Xu Lin told them about the documentary!
The kids beside him were confused.
Qingxi exclaimed exaggeratedly:
"So are we going to be on TV and be seen by everyone?"
Qi Zhang said disdainfully,
"Stupid! We are on TV right now!"
Xie Anan's big eyes are heart-shaped.
Although she didn't understand, it didn't stop her from worshipping Nanzhi:
"Auntie Zhizhi is great!"
Nan Yi's tail was so high that it wanted to stick up to the sky. He snorted:
"Of course my mom is the best!"
Everyone was immersed in joy and almost ignored Qingqing behind Fu Chao.
Until Xu Lin saw it and asked curiously:
"Who is this?"
Everyone had some impression of Qingqing. They remembered that she was a guest who came tonight, and Fu Chao was particularly enthusiastic towards her.
They had already secretly guessed whether it was someone Fu Chao's acquaintance.
Then…
"Aunt?"
Qingxi called out weakly.
He looked a little different from his usual energetic appearance, just like a mouse seeing a cat.
There was no way around it. Whether at home or outside, Qingqing was like a big devil to the children, and they were naturally afraid and revered of him.
Children like Nan Yi who have no problem communicating with Qing Qing are exceptions.
Everyone: "Grandma?"
Fu Chao: "Yes, it's my mother."
Everyone found it incredible. Their first reaction was that Fu Chao's mother looked so young!
Then they realized that this person's status might not be simple.
Just standing in front of her, one can feel her majestic aura.
Everyone couldn't help but feel restrained.
The scene was a little cold for a moment.
But Qingqing didn't have this awareness.
Or rather, she was used to it.
Just at this moment, Nan Yi opened her eyes slightly and said in surprise:
"So you are Uncle Fu Chao's mother!"
There was a hint of teasing in Qingqing's eyes:
"So I asked you to call me grandma, right?"
Nan Yi frowned, and couldn't bring himself to call her Grandma.
Finally, I could only turn to my mother for help.
Nanzhi smiled and pulled him over:
"Okay. Do you want an apple?"
As she spoke, she took out the fruits she had just bought and shared them with everyone.
Xu Lin and his friends tactfully found an excuse to leave. They really couldn't let the program crew eat the fruits that the guests bought with their hard-earned money.
The only ones left are the guests and the kids.
Children really like to eat fruit.
Xie Yu said he would peel the fruits himself, and as soon as he called out, the three children all ran over.
Nan Yi didn't go.
He held the big apple and sat next to Nanzhi, being very clingy.
It was the first time that Qingqing saw Nan Yi being affectionate to his mother.
Seeing him being so articulate and clever when he was a waiter in the store, it was hard to imagine that he was such a soft and sweet kid in front of his mother.
"Mom, eat an apple!"
"I don't want to eat it. I'll eat it one by one."
"Then I'll eat half, and mom will eat half."
"All right."
Nan Yi pretended to peel the apple so that her mother could eat the clean big apple.
It was Nanzhi who was afraid of danger and took the fruit knife away, and then he puffed his cheeks regretfully.
"By the way, Uncle Fu Chao's mother just gave me a pen!"
Nan Yi still didn't call her grandma.
Although Uncle Fu Chao asked him to accept it, Nan Yi still wanted to ask his mother's opinion.
While speaking, he took out the black gold fountain pen that he had carefully kept in his pocket.
Nanzhi was a little surprised when she heard this.
Moreover, she was not a child like Nan Yi, so she naturally recognized the extraordinaryness of this pen at a glance.
It feels heavy in the hand, and the whole body is restrained yet noble, as if it was specially designed for Qingqing, and it is most likely an exclusive custom-made model of great value.
"This must be a gift from someone close to me. I can tell it was very thoughtful."
Nanzhi spoke in a serious tone.
Qing Qing secretly praised Nanzhi for her good vision:
"Indeed."
Nanzhi pondered:
"It's a pity to give such valuable things to children."
"I don't think so. He is very smart and will be a good student in the future."
Qingqing has her own logic and reason.
Nanzhi thought, so this Aunt Qingqing has the habit of cherishing talents?
If Fu Chao knew what she was thinking, he would definitely shake his head with certainty!
Nanzhi thought for a moment and did not refuse:
"In that case... I dare not refuse the gift from the elder. Yiyi, keep the pen. Use it well in the future and don't break it."
The crisp sound of Southern Italy should be good.
Qingqing watched the interaction between the mother and son, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
She really likes Nanzhi's generous and unpretentious personality. 2024-04-30 Author: Ji Shuo
Chapter 137 Who are her parents?
At first, Fu Chao was deeply moved—
My mother, who was busy all day, came all the way to Nan's Restaurant. Not only did she have dinner at the restaurant, she also waited for him for several hours until the business closed!
So he had thought it through, to respect his mother and fulfill his duties as a son!
So...
When the hell can I take a look at him?
Why had his mother been chatting with Nanzhi and Nanyi since she entered Nan's Restaurant, treating him as a stranger?
"Kachakacha, uncle, kachakacha, are you unhappy? kachakacha."
Bored Fu Chao turned around and saw Qingxi chewing a big apple and looking at him curiously.
Fu Chao felt warm in his heart:
"Xiao Xi, are you here to care about your uncle?"
As expected, young cubs are the best in the world!
However, Qingxi shook his head honestly.
He swallowed the apple in his mouth and held out the ugly apple with holes in it:
"I came to ask you if you want to eat an apple."
Not only was the apple ugly, but it was also covered in Qingxi's saliva.
Fu Chao: ...
Thank you!
"No, no thanks."
"oh."
Qingxi continued to eat the apple and skipped away to play.
He completely ignored his heartbroken uncle.
At this time, Qingqing looked at his watch.
Then she stood up and said she had to go back first.
Fu Chao followed:
"Then I'll take you there, Mom."
Qingqing saw him and was surprised:
"Xiao Chao, you are still here."
Fu Chao: That's too much!
He said expressionlessly:
"Yes, your son has been sitting here watching you chatting for almost half an hour."
He didn't know that his own mother was such a cheerful and talkative person!
His original perception seemed to be shattered and reshaped!
Unfortunately, Qingqing couldn't quite understand his resentment.
Instead, he asked sincerely,
"What are you doing sitting here?"
"…Okay, Mom, I'll take you out. It's getting late."
Fu Chao finished speaking without taking a breath and led the way out.
He was afraid that if he stayed any longer he would have a heart attack and die.
Qingqing noticed that his son was in a bad mood.
She whispered to Nanzhi:
"He's unhappy?"
"The kid is jealous."
Nanzhi saw it clearly and was trying to hold back her laughter.
Maybe I didn't expect to see such a childish and funny side of Fu Chao.
Qingqing had never expected this:
"Jealous?"
In fact, Qingqing and Fu Yunfeng did not ignore their son just because their daughter was missing.
On the contrary, they paid more attention to and respected their son. Even when Fu Chao suddenly had the urge to apply to the Film Academy to become an actor in his senior year of high school, they chose to agree after carefully understanding Fu Chao's idea.
In the eyes of some people, they are doting on their son, even indulgent.
Otherwise, why would he leave his huge family business alone and let his son become an actor?
But Qingqing and Fu Yunfeng just want their son to be happy.
Fortunately, the two of them did not raise a spoiled second-generation rich child.
On the contrary, Fu Chao has been open-minded and optimistic since he was a child, and no one around him dislikes him.
He is also very sensible towards his parents and knew how to take care of their emotions since he was very young.
Therefore, Qingqing never thought about—
It turns out that Fu Chao can get jealous and angry, and has a childish side.
Nanzhi advised:
"Go and comfort him."
Qingqing looked somewhat helpless, but mostly smiling.
"Then I'll see you next time."
She said to Nanzhi without thinking.
Nanzhi was stunned.
Then he smiled as well:
"Okay, see you next time."
She watched Qingqing leave.
Nan Yi beside him suddenly said:
"Mom likes that grandma very much."
"I just feel that... it's a pleasure to get along with her, isn't it?"
Nan Yi, who is always cautious in front of outsiders, is very relaxed in front of Qing Qing.
Nanzhi deliberately winked at Nanyi.
Nan Yi pouted:
"Well, me too."
He is honest—not duplicitous.
Nanzhi was a little touched by the cuteness of her baby and rubbed the top of his head with a laugh.
Nan Yi was very happy. He jumped in front of Nan Zhi and buried his head in her arms and nuzzled her.
Both mother and son felt that they had a very pleasant time tonight.
As for Qingqing.
When she ran out of the store, she was thinking about Nanzhi and Nanyi mother and son.
It seems like a kind of reluctance and loss.
Until she almost bumped into Fu Chao who had stopped and waited a long time ago, Qing Qing came back to her senses:
"Xiao, Xiao Chao."
Fu Chao felt that there was something wrong with her eyes, as if she was unfocused and her mind was wandering.
But he didn't think too much about it, and turned his face away with a hum:
"Get in the car, Mom, go back and rest early."
Qingqing's car and driver were waiting on the roadside.
Qing Qing was not anxious, and his attention was on his son:
"Are you unhappy because you were ignored just now?"
Fu Chao was embarrassed and happy when his thoughts were exposed:
"No, no way! I'm not a three-year-old child! I'm not that childish..."
It turns out that his own mother also pays attention to his emotions!
Qing Qing patted Fu Chao's arm, who was much taller than her:
"Feel sorry."
Fu Chao suddenly became happy again, all the gloom in his eyes was gone:
"It's okay! But I didn't expect that you and Nanzhi could talk so well together!"
"It should be a good match."
Qingqing's thoughts wandered and he became distracted.
Fu Chao didn't notice and helped to open the car door.
I turned around and saw Qingqing standing there without moving:
"Mom, aren't you leaving?"
Qingqing skipped this question and asked,
"Do you know... who Nanzhi's parents are?"
"What?"
Fu Chao didn't react at first.
He was very puzzled and asked:
"Why are you asking this? Is it because you like Nanzhi so much that you want to contact her parents? Mom, don't think wrongly, Nanzhi and I are good friends and good partners, not..."
"I didn't think too much about it. I just wanted to know if Nanzhi was an orphan or adopted."
Now that the question had been asked, no matter how bizarre the idea was, Qingqing just wanted to get to the bottom of it.
The more Fu Chao listened, the more confused he became. His mind was like a mess:
"Wait, wait, Mom, you don't think..."
Nanzhi is his sister Qingzhi?
How is that possible!
How could there be such a coincidence in the world!
"You're overthinking it, mom. This, this is too..."
"So, how old is she?"
Qingqing became stubborn and insisted on getting to the bottom of things.
Fu Chao was stunned and answered subconsciously:
"26 or 27."
"About the same age!"
Qingqing's eyes suddenly lit up!
She was so excited that her hands began to tremble uncontrollably.
She even wanted to rush back to the store and ask Nanzhi in person!
"Mom, calm down! In the interview before the show, I heard Nanzhi mention her parents. She is not an orphan! She is not adopted!"
A basin of cold water poured over Qingqing from head to toe, chilling his heart.
"Yeah?"
She whispered softly.
With great disappointment.
Fu Chao couldn't bear it and wanted to persuade him.
Qingqing waved his hand tiredly:
"You work hard, I... am leaving first." Chapter 138 Even a Slight Possibility
After watching Qingqing's car leave, Fu Chao stood in the night wind for a long time.
He found it funny, but also had mixed feelings.
My mother's outrageous guesses kept coming back to my mind.
Of course Fu Chao knew that his mother was desperate and was trying every possible means to cure her illness.
Because I miss my sister too much.
So whenever she meets any girl she gets along with, she can't help but think of her as her sister.
It's not that Fu Chao was pouring cold water on his mother, but similar things have happened several times.
There was a time when my mother also held on to hope and exhausted all her energy, but in the end it was all in vain.
She even fell seriously ill for a month because of this.
This time, there were not even any clues or evidence like before, and Chunchun relied on her mother's intuition.
Yeah, just a gut feeling.
But Fu Chao no longer wanted to see his frail mother lying on the hospital bed.
For this reason, he would rather cut off her thoughts in advance.
But…
What if?
Fu Chao couldn't control his thoughts and was in a state of confusion.
Until a phone call came and the vibration brought him back to reality.
—Usually, mobile phones will only be collected when filming begins. After the filming is over, the phones will be returned to the guests immediately.
This is Fu Chao's personal cell phone, and only relatives and friends know the number.
Before confirming the call, Fu Chao already had his guess.
Wait until you pick it up and take a look.
really.
"Hello, Dad?"
The person who called was Fu Yunfeng.
Just as Fu Chao would call his mother every other day, he would also call his father every other day.
The main goal is to strike a balance and be fair to everyone.
Even the number of phone calls, which has decreased recently due to busy filming, is the same.
Fu Yunfeng spoke to his son in a gentle tone and started by asking him about his recent work.
A very familiar routine.
But Fu Chao knew that this was not what his father wanted to know.
I watched my father talking about this and that for a long time.
Fu Chao simply took the initiative to mention:
"My mother came to see me today."
Fu Yunfeng was obviously shocked, and even raised his voice slightly:
"How's she doing lately?"
What the father and son were most worried about was always Qingqing's health.
Fu Chao knew that his father had a lot of questions, so he patiently answered them:
"You look in good spirits. You came to our store today and ate a lot of food."
"That's good."
Fu Yunfeng murmured in a low voice, and suddenly remembered,
"Wait, you...store? You changed your career?"
Isn't he an actor?
Although Fu Chao knew that his father was too busy to pay attention to his movements, he couldn't help but complain in his heart -
The couple are the same!
"I didn't change my career. I'm recording a variety show. It's the parent-child show with Qingxi that I mentioned at the family dinner. We opened a restaurant together with the guests."
After listening to Fu Chao's explanation, Fu Yunfeng hesitated:
"You...are a chef? Is it okay for the guests to eat?"
"dad!"
Fu Chao raised his voice in anger.
But after getting angry, I still have to explain honestly:
"I didn't cook, it was another guest named Nanzhi, she is a great cook. My mother ate the whole pot of pickled pork with preserved vegetables she made tonight! It was so delicious!"
Fu Yunfeng was very quiet and didn't respond.
I guess he was imagining what Qingqing looked like when he ate food with such relish.
Fu Chao felt a little uncomfortable, and deliberately smiled and suggested:
"How about Dad, come over and try it when you have time?"
"I'm in Zhejiang Province. I'm afraid I won't make it in time."
Fu Yunfeng said apologetically.
Fu Chaolian said it was okay, it was just a casual remark.
Suddenly, Fu Chao remembered his mother's speculation about Nanzhi.
He hesitated whether to tell Fu Yunfeng.
Before he could speak, Fu Yunfeng noticed it first.
Fu Yunfeng said in a serious tone:
"Did something happen?"
"No! It's just..."
Fu Chao sighed and finally told the whole story of what happened tonight.
Also including the mother's final guess.
Fu Yunfeng was silent for a long time.
Then he sighed:
"You did the right thing."
Fu Chao raised his hand and pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling very tired:
"Although rationally, I also feel this way. But I always can't help but think...what if?"
Fu Yunfeng pondered for a moment and told him:
"There's something I didn't tell you before. Actually, I found some clues about your sister's whereabouts."
Fu Chao was shocked and asked anxiously:
"Really? What clues? Is she still alive?"
When he said the last few words, Fu Chao could no longer hold back his sobs.
Fu Yunfeng empathized with his son's reaction.
Because he was like this at the beginning.
The thing he had been thinking about for many years finally came to fruition. How could he not be excited and ecstatic?
It was only as time went by that his mood gradually settled down.
"Yes, there is a high probability that Zhizhi is still alive."
When saying this, Fu Yunfeng couldn't control his trembling voice.
He tried to suppress his emotions and stated calmly:
"Remember there was a housekeeper named Lin Xiang in our home?"
Fu Chao quickly recalled:
"As I recall, Aunt Lin was in charge of taking care of Zhizhi. They were very close. After Zhizhi disappeared, she fainted from the shock. So she is the one with the problem?"
Fu Yunfeng did not give a direct answer, but said:
"Lin Xiang resigned shortly after Zhizhi disappeared, because her mother was seriously ill and she needed to go home to take care of her."
"It sounds suspicious! Didn't you investigate?"
"I checked. Her mother was indeed seriously ill, and she died less than a month after she returned home."
"Then she..."
"I didn't find any problems with her back then. Until recently, I accidentally discovered through investigating Xu Dong that he had been in contact with Lin Xiang."
"So they are united?"
"Almost. The most important thing is that Xu Dong said that he killed Zhizhi himself... This is probably a lie. As for Zhizhi's whereabouts, Lin Xiang should be responsible for handling it!"
Fu Yunfeng's tone was barely calm.
But the Fu Dynasty was in complete chaos.
He paced back and forth, wanting to speak several times but not knowing where to start.
In the end, I could only utter:
"I remember Lin Xiang was very kind to Zhizhi..."
If Lin Xiang felt compassion at the critical moment, would she let Zhizhi go?
But at the same time, Fu Chao knew very well that they could not gamble on the conscience of a kidnapper's accomplice.
No wonder their father didn't tell them before.
This matter is full of greater uncertainty, and it is tormenting to know about it.
Fu Yunfeng: "At least, there is a glimmer of hope."
This sentence made Fu Chao suddenly enlightened.
He murmured and repeated:
"Yes, even if there is only a 1% chance."
Fu Yunfeng told him:
"Don't tell your mother yet. I'm investigating Lin Xiang's whereabouts. After she left her hometown, she must have been working outside as an illegal resident. I've found some traces of her. It won't be too late to tell her when there's progress."
"Okay, okay, I know."
Fu Chao suppressed his excitement.
Before hanging up the phone, Fu Chao did not forget to show concern:
"Dad, remember to take care of yourself."
"Um." Chapter 139 I Only Wish My Little Daughter
On the night when Fu Yunfeng called his son Fu Chao, he had just arrived at a remote town in the mountainous area of Zhejiang Province.
He came here because he heard that someone had seen Xu Dong and Lin Xiang nearby many years ago.
Fu Yunfeng rested for a night and headed for his destination the next day.
It was an ordinary family in the town.
It was his greatest hope.
Fu Yunfeng arrived at a very convenient time; the person he was looking for happened to be sitting on a chair at the door of his house, chatting with someone.
He stepped forward and stated his purpose straight away.
The other party is a retired aunt whose surname is Zhou.
After she heard it, she didn't think twice:
"How could I possibly remember something that happened so many years ago!"
Fu Yunfeng remained calm, but his words were particularly earnest:
"The child they took was my daughter. She has been missing for many years. I want to find her."
He has a calm and reserved temperament and is not aggressive at all.
Coupled with the sad and silent eyes, it really makes people feel sympathy.
Even though Aunt Zhou was not a kind-hearted person, she couldn't help but be moved by what she heard.
As a parent myself, I can empathize with you.
Even the neighbors who were watching the fun nearby were urging Aunt Zhou to remember it quickly.
"Don't be anxious! Let me think about it... let me think about it..."
Aunt Zhou racked her brains and her brows were almost knotted.
Finally, after a few minutes, she managed to remember a few fragments of memory:
"Yes, yes, that's what happened... It seemed to be winter that year. I was running a small noodle shop in town at the time. A man driving a van came to eat with his wife and daughter. I had just given birth to my little daughter at the time, and was a little curious about other children, so I took a few glances and found that the child was sleeping very soundly, but she was really beautiful, with eyebrows and eyes like the fairy children in TV dramas! I was wondering how that couple, who looked ordinary, could give birth to such a beautiful daughter. I was very jealous at the time, and I went home and complained to me, Old Yang, for a long time! We even had a fight!"
If it weren't for this quarrel, I'm afraid Aunt Zhou wouldn't remember what happened more than 20 years ago.
Fu Yunfeng suppressed his trembling excitement and handed over the photo:
"Then take a look, are these two people? This is a photo of my daughter."
Aunt Zhou's memory was originally a little fuzzy.
But as soon as I saw the photo of the child, long-lost memories suddenly came back to life!
"Yes, yes, yes! It's her! I have never seen a child prettier than her!"
After blurting out this, Aunt Zhou looked at Fu Yunfeng in annoyance again.
It is really cruel to say this in front of someone's parents.
In fact, Fu Yunfeng was not affected too much.
The hardships he had endured over the years had made his endurance higher than one could imagine.
He only cared about one question:
"Do you know where they went? Or what they said, any place would be fine."
This time, Aunt Zhou thought for a long time but couldn't remember anything and could only shake her head regretfully.
Fu Yunfeng was slightly disappointed.
Fortunately, he had prepared himself mentally in advance.
Just when Fu Yunfeng was about to turn around and leave.
One of the neighbors came over suddenly and said:
"The woman in this photo... looks familiar to me."
What a surprise!
Fu Yunfeng couldn't wait to ask:
"Have you seen her too?"
The other party's tone was firm:
"I have seen the woman, but not the man. However, the woman did get off a van at the time. She was wearing a red down jacket, which was very beautiful. It was definitely a fashionable style that cannot be found in our small town!"
Obviously, this neighbor has a better memory than Aunt Zhou. He can even accurately describe the clothes and hairstyle that Lin Xiang was wearing at the time.
After comparing it with Aunt Zhou's memory, it was indeed Lin Xiang!
However, when the neighbor explained the whole story, he hesitated for a long time.
Fu Yunfeng's heart tightened, but his face remained gentle:
"Just say it."
The other party sighed and then told the story of what happened at that time.
She was sitting in the bus on her way back home.
Because the road was slippery due to snow, the car drove very slowly.
Out of boredom, she looked around through the car window.
I happened to see a woman in a red down jacket getting out of a gray van with a sack in her hand.
The sack seemed to contain a living creature, which fluttered several times as the woman moved, and only became quiet after being kicked by the woman.
Then the woman threw the sack into the snowdrift, clapped her hands, got back into the car, and drove away.
She witnessed it all but didn't think much of it, thinking the sack contained cats, dogs or something like that.
But somewhere in my heart, I still feel a little uncomfortable.
So I have been thinking about it for many years.
Until Fu Yunfeng came.
"Now it seems that the sack contains..."
All the neighbors who were there to join in the fun fell silent.
They remember that winter, the snow fell particularly heavily, the mountain roads were difficult to walk on, and many people chose to stay at home.
It was so icy and snowy that even adults felt uncomfortable from the cold.
How could a little girl of only a few years old survive?
Almost everyone believed that the man's daughter was dead.
It was only out of sympathy that I advised:
"Maybe with God's blessing, she will meet a kind person?"
"Yeah, I think so too."
Fu Yunfeng's tone was more confident than ever before.
He firmly believed that his Zhizhi was blessed with good fortune and would be able to overcome the disaster and survive.
So, he just regarded what he heard today as good news.
He was very happy when he left, and specifically asked his assistant to prepare generous red envelopes for the two of them.
Wait until there is no one around and then send it over in a low-key manner.
Fu Yunfeng now does things in a very thoughtful and thorough manner, without any mistakes.
I just wonder if those two would be surprised when they suddenly faced two jackpot-like windfalls.
Next, Fu Yunfeng planned to stay in the town for a few days to find out more information.
He heard that there was a Lingfei Temple in the nearby mountains that was particularly effective.
Without thinking, he told the driver to drive over.
After arriving, Fu Yunfeng first donated a large sum of money for incense.
Then he knelt down skillfully in front of the Buddha and made a sincere wish:
"I only wish that my daughter will be safe and happy, free from illness and disaster."
This Lingfei Temple is not far from where the accident happened.
Fu Yunfeng hoped that the gods and Buddhas high up on the mountain would look down with compassion, see his daughter struggling in the snow, and grant her a glimmer of luck so that she could walk out of the snow and survive safely.
Even if they can't find her in this lifetime, they hope she can live well somewhere in the world.
After staying in Lingfei Temple for most of the day, Fu Yunfeng went down the mountain and returned to the town, but unexpectedly ran into someone who shouldn't be here.
"Time sequence?"
Lu Shixu turned around after hearing this and was also surprised:
"Uncle Fu?"
The Qing family and the Lu family are old friends, and the heads of the two families, Qing Shan and Lu Wenzong, have been friends for many years.
Fu Yunfeng watched Lu Shixu grow up, so it is not an exaggeration to call him "uncle".
I just didn't expect that they would meet here. Chapter 140 I'll give you some tips
The teahouses in the small town are mostly occupied by middle-aged and elderly people.
They were chatting and talking nonsense, it was really lively.
The quietness in the corner also seemed even more out of place.
The hollow carved screen blocks the view of others, and the aroma of tea lingers in the air.
Lu Shixu and Fu Yunfeng sat facing each other.
Fu Yunfeng lit incense and Lu Shixu brewed tea.
Although the two didn't speak, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
"Uncle Fu went to Lingfei Temple on the mountain?"
Lu Shixu asked suddenly.
Fu Yunfeng did not hide it and nodded:
"But how do you know?"
Lu Shixu poured tea into the teacup and said slowly,
"This Lingfei Temple is very famous. I think Uncle Fu will not miss it."
Fu Yunfeng was stunned for a moment, and his faint smile became more bitter:
"It seems that I am very famous."
Over the years, he has been searching for the whereabouts of his daughter Zhizhi while praying to gods and Buddhas everywhere.
In the eyes of many people, he was undoubtedly a sucker.
A typical example of a self-made rich man who spends a lot of money on temples as soon as he makes money.
Few people know that he just wants his daughter to be safe.
At this time, Fu Yunfeng didn't want to mention this matter.
He deliberately changed the subject and brought it back to Lu Shixu:
"I came here for Lingfei Temple. What about you? I wonder what can attract you in this remote town?"
This can be considered as inquiring.
In addition to their family relationship, the two are both enemies and friends in the business world.
There has been cooperation and there has also been competition.
But the relationship is still pleasant, otherwise Fu Yunfeng would never have asked.
Lu Shixu didn't know what he was thinking of.
He paused for a moment before saying,
"Mr. Huang's hometown is right here."
After Fu Yunfeng pondered for a while:
"Could it be that great collector Mr. Huang? I heard that he lived in seclusion in his hometown in his later years and passed away not long ago?"
Lu Shixu and Fu Yunfeng both love collecting and have met each other several times at auctions.
In the collecting circle, Mr. Huang's name is absolutely well-known.
Even Fu Yunfeng was jealous of many of the things in his hands. He went to the door several times to buy them, but was rejected every time.
And now...
"It seems that Mr. Huang's younger generation is not interested in this."
The tone is quite regrettable.
As a half collector, Fu Yunfeng felt a heart attack at the thought that the treasure he had bought with great difficulty would be sold casually by Fu Chao.
If he finds Zhizhi, he should give all his treasures to her.
What if Zhizhi also wants to sell it?
...Forget it, just sell it.
If the old does not go, the new will not come.
"What did you fancy at that time?"
Fu Yunfeng was a little curious.
Lu Shixu was silent for two seconds:
"An ancient book."
Fu Yunfeng was so perceptive that he could see the trick at a glance.
"Buying it as a gift?"
"…"
"For a girl?"
"…"
Fu Yunfeng suddenly burst into laughter.
After laughing, he sighed:
"I almost forgot that you are only in your 20s, the age of youth and love."
"cough."
Lu Shixu cleared his throat and solemnly declared:
"I'm not a young boy who loses his composure when he's moved."
Fu Yunfeng looked at him meaningfully:
"Oh? Really?"
In order to please the girl, he traveled all the way to this remote county to buy ancient books. He must have loved them very much.
And most people did not accept him.
Otherwise Lu Shixu wouldn't have this expression!
How surprising! A noble Lu Shixu would actually be looked down upon by a girl one day!
Fu Yunfeng really wanted to know whose girl it was that Lu Shixu could never forget!
As he was thinking about it for a moment, Fu Yunfeng suddenly felt energized.
Normally when they met they would talk about business, and Fu Yunfeng always felt that Lu Shixu lacked popularity.
It's a rare opportunity to come across such an interesting topic, and he would feel it would be a pity if he didn't say a few words!
So Fu Yunfeng straightened his sleeves and smiled mysteriously:
"How about it, do you want me to give you a couple of tips?"
How could Lu Shixu not see Fu Yunfeng's teasing intention?
He wanted to refuse.
But when the words came to his lips, he thought of the person in front of him and the one from the Qing family.
Although as time went by, their feelings faded and became more distant.
But their love story back then was so passionate that everyone knows about it!
The eldest daughter of the Qing family is truly a gifted daughter of heaven and a beautiful lady from a high mountain. She has never lacked suitors since she was a child, let alone outstanding ones.
But she didn't like any of them and fell in love with a poor boy from a poor family.
Although the subsequent developments proved that she had a good vision...
It is undeniable that Fu Yunfeng definitely has his own unique qualities that can win the heart of the eldest daughter of the Qing family!
Lu Shixu was a little moved.
But he had never had such experience before and didn't know where to start.
Fu Yunfeng was amused and waved his hand:
"Okay, then let me tell you about it..."
Right now.
Fu Yunfeng sincerely gave advice to Lu Shixu, hoping that he could catch up with the girl he liked, but he didn't know that one day in the future, he would regret it and feel regretful! -
When Lu Shixu and Fu Yunfeng met by chance in a remote town.
At the Nanjia Restaurant in Yanjing, Nanzhi met the legendary director Zhong Yu as she wished.
Zhong Yu, a documentary director who became famous and wealthy all over the world with the documentary "A Bite of China", is a very low-key person.
After she became famous, she didn't even give many interviews. I don't know if it was to maintain her mystery.
This also resulted in no one in the live broadcast room recognizing who Zhong Yu was from the moment he entered the room.
They did recognize the people around Zhong Yu—
Oh my!
Isn't this the great gourmet Mr. Zhu Jin who came here yesterday?
I came again today! And brought my friends with me!
【Good job, good job, hahaha! 】
[I just had a fight with a hater online yesterday, and I feel so proud! I want to slap the hater in the face! ]
[Who is the person next to Zhu Jin? He looks very elegant, could he be some big shot? ]
[Anyone who can make friends with big shots must also be a big shot. ]
[Am I the only one who feels that the atmosphere in the store is weird? There's a strange excitement and restlessness.]
[Hmm? I think Nanzhi is pretty calm, no different from the past few days.]
[When did Nanzhi lose her composure? ]
…
It turns out that the people have sharp eyes.
They guessed correctly, the atmosphere in the store was indeed a bit restless.
And this is precisely because of Zhong Yu's arrival!
Even Xie Yu, a director known as a rising star and genius in the circle, admires Zhong Yu from the bottom of his heart, and every word he wrote when talking about her was full of praise.
Only the southern branch.
No excitement, no thrill, no curiosity.
She went about her job as usual, calm and composed.
It seemed that Zhong Yu was not a very special person, just one of the countless diners who came to Nanjia Restaurant!
Because of her attitude, other people in the store didn't get any special treatment and everyone acted as usual.
So, when Fu Chao and Qi Pei'er were too busy to turn around.
Nan Yi has taken action!
