The open life of the pancake girl

Chapter 31

Now that he was unfamiliar with the place of life, Xu Qizheng decided to just follow the old lady, since there was no other place to go anyway.

The place the old lady went to looked similar to the horse drinking shop they went to.After bypassing the tall buildings, there is a small piece of open land.Yinmadian is a village in the city. Here is a small white building surrounded by a grass field.

The small building is like an isolated island surrounded by high-rise buildings, reclusive and independent, and like the lonely but stubborn old lady herself.

It is obviously a place forgotten by the city, but this place is much better than Yinmadian.Xu Qizheng and the others were dumbfounded when they saw this small building.

"Auntie, is this the house you want to rent to us?" Xu Qizheng asked uncertainly.

"Do you think I'm farting when I talk? Tell you, I'm not too old to be confused. I will rent it to you if I say I will rent it to you." The old lady said unhappy.

"But, this place is too good, we... are not suitable?" Xu Qizheng said hesitantly.Xu Qizheng didn't have much money on hand.

Lu Zhenzhen quickly gave Xu Qizheng a hand.

"Little uncle, Uncle Huang gave you your salary and put it here with me. Since grandma agreed to rent us, don't hesitate any longer."

"Huang Mao, did he give you money? Didn't he say he didn't want it? Don't he give me [-] again? Huang Mao is really stubborn." Although Xu Qizheng complained, he was finally relieved.When I was at home, I didn't think it was too worrying to have no money when I was outside.

If Xu Qizheng was alone, he would really send Lu Zhenzhen to the school dormitory, and make do with the horse drinking shop.

He can bear any conditions, and he also believes that as long as he works hard, he can make Lu Zhenzhen's life no worse than others.

The old lady looked at them a few times, and felt that none of them looked like cunning people playing tricks.

"How about this, 100 yuan per person per month. This little girl lives upstairs with me, and you can choose the room downstairs. But if there is any labor at home, such as changing gas, carrying rice, these boys have to help me The old lady is busy."

Xu Qizheng and the others were dumbfounded when they heard the rent the old lady asked for.This is too casual, right?The dirty bungalows in the Yinmadian cost 200 yuan a room, and the old lady’s garden house is only 100 yuan a room?This is too cheap, right?

"Auntie, it's too much of a loss to you. Otherwise, do you think it's okay? Just give my niece a room, and the three of us can have a bed in each room. We will rent you two rooms for 400 yuan, and you can still pay for the other rooms." Rent it to someone else. It’s still an income, so we’re all at a loss to you. How about we take care of the housework for you and cook for you?”

Xu Qizheng is also a kind person, he can tell that this old lady lives alone, so he has already developed sympathy for her.

It's a pity that the old lady didn't accept his favor at all, and snorted coldly.

"One person, one room, 400 yuan per month. You don't need to pay for the housework. My old lady has hands and feet and can move. In addition to moving things, you can clean up regularly. I don't need you to cook for me. Others I’m not used to cooking. If you agree, you can stay, if you don’t, you can leave.”

The old lady has a tough attitude, and her temper is really weird.She made it clear that she was not short of money, and she didn't want others to sympathize with her.

Xu Qizheng and the others were also stunned, these young men had never dealt with such a stubborn old lady.For a while, I didn't know how to talk to her.

It was Lu Zhenzhen who asked. "Grandma, can we make some food in the kitchen then? My little uncle came to Beijing to accompany me to study. We will probably sell some snacks to make ends meet."

When the old lady heard it, there was nothing wrong with it. "You guys can use the kitchen on the first floor."

A row of people quickly entered the small building on the second floor.The house is very similar to the old family hotel, it occupies a large area, each floor has 4~5 rooms, and there is a basement.

Although it looks old from the outside, the inside is decorated in a simple and warm way.

When they reached the first floor, the old lady took out a bunch of keys from the drawer and threw them to Xu Qizheng, then took Lu Zhenzhen upstairs.

Lu Zhenzhen didn't care much about the old lady's attitude, and followed her unhurriedly.

In her previous life, Lu Zhenzhen lived everywhere and endured all hardships.

She has seen too many people who play tricks on their mouths but have bad hearts.Therefore, the person who has a weird temper towards the old lady, who is tough in mouth but kind in heart, understands her better and is willing to be considerate and take care of her.

At the door of the room, the old lady opened the door for Lu Zhenzhen with the key.

The old lady didn't say anything, but she actually liked Lu Zhenzhen as a tenant very much.The house chosen for her was the best of the vacant houses.

I saw that the window of this house was facing south, and the iron railing outside the window was covered with creepers, and there were two pots of cacti on the window sill.There is a single bed near the window, with neat and clean bedding on it, and a writing desk by the wall.

Lu Zhenzhen walked over and opened the window, the curtains were soon blown by the breeze.Lu Zhenzhen could even smell the sunshine in the house.

"This house is really wonderful." Lu Zhenzhen couldn't help but look back at the old lady and said.

"You think it's good if you can live." The old lady said lightly, but a smile curled up at the corner of her mouth.

Xu Qizheng and the others who lived on the first floor obviously picked a room they liked, and as soon as they put their luggage away, they simply started cleaning the old lady in the afternoon.

They just went to the horse drinking shop to see what is called cruel reality, but the old lady brought them another sweet dream.

Xu Qizheng and the others are conscientious people, since the old lady told them to clean up, they will clean up the house.

The three young men plus Lu Zhenzhen quickly cleaned the upstairs and downstairs.

For a time, the whole quaint small building was filled with young and energetic voices.

The old lady didn't leave her room, she just sat on the rocking chair in front of the window, looking at an old photo.

Everyone in the photo is gone, only her is left.

Before she knew it, she was already old.

However, those youthful and happy things seemed to happen yesterday.

At night, Xu Qizheng, who used to be very "picky" about money, specially bought a lot of mutton and came back.

As the head of the family, Xu Qizheng formally invited the old lady to go downstairs and have hot pot with them.

"Auntie, we opened the hot pot city in our hometown. Our hot pot city is quite famous in the county, and many people eat it every day. How about you go and try our unique craft?"

After hearing what he said, the old lady didn't respond for a long time.

Originally, Xu Qizheng thought that the old lady would ignore him.He made fun of himself and was ready to go down.

The old lady slowly stood up from the rocking chair.

"You're talking too much, okay, then I'll go and taste your boiled mutton, how hot is it in summer?" The old lady said with a look of disgust, but she didn't stop.

Xu Qizheng didn't refute her, but just followed behind her.

On the first floor, other people have gathered in front of a hot pot.

They also brought in two electric fans and turned the wind speed to maximum.It was still very hot like this, steam was billowing from the hot pot, and they were already sweating profusely before eating.

Xiaodouzi said with a smile. "Eating mutton in summer is tonic. Let's endure the heat. When we get rich, I'll install the air conditioner for us."

"Haha, I think this is pretty good. Let's take a shower after eating hot pot, it must be very comfortable." Lu Zhenzhen was busy preparing the seasoning, and everyone filled a small bowl.

As soon as the old lady came over, the gang of young people surrounded her.

"Auntie, I really don't know how to thank you!" Xiaodouzi thanked the old lady very much, otherwise they might still be "floating" on the street at the moment.

"Actually, we came out quite hastily this time. The boss didn't bring much money with him. If you don't rent our house, we might really have to live in a horse drinking shop. Before we came, we really thought that there is such a place in Beijing Woolen cloth."

The old lady interrupted him coldly. "What's wrong with the horse drinking shop? Where is there no urban-rural junction? Stop talking so much nonsense, I will rent your house, and you will pay the rent to me on time every month and it will be over."

"Don't worry about that, what we talk about when we come out to hang out is integrity."

Xu Qizheng said confidently.Now that he has a place to stay, he is only one step away from starting.

Lu Zhenzhen poured the old lady a glass of beer, and the old lady took a sip very rudely.Soon, everyone started eating around the hot pot.

Xu Qizheng, Gao Ming, and Xiaodouzi have a very good relationship with each other, and they are all quite good at talking. Together, they can make the whole square table very lively.

On this summer night, they are all full of longing for their future.

"Brother Zheng, what are you going to do? Are we going to open a hot pot restaurant?" Xiaodouzi couldn't help asking.

"Opening a shop is something for the future, right? I should probably do my old job first?" Xu Qizheng said after a while.

"You still sell pancakes? What about me, Brother Gao? Brother Zheng, don't you still want to invest in me to set up a street stall?" Xiaodouzi asked anxiously.

"Didn't you find out?" Xu Qizheng took a sip of beer and squinted at him.

"What?" Xiaodouzi asked suspiciously.

"Your boy is a talent. You can do the work of receiving guests wherever you go. As for Gao Ming, he is much smarter than you. He is competent for many jobs, so there is nothing to worry about."

"Well, I still have this ability? But Brother Zheng, it doesn't matter if you don't find gold, as long as I can be with you, I am very happy. My grandma is gone, Brother Zheng, Zhenzhen, Brother Gao You are my relatives now!" Xiaodouzi said with a smile, and he drank another big gulp of beer until he was satisfied.

"Well, Dazheng, did you hear that? This little thing will depend on you for the rest of your life?" Gao Ming said with a smile.

"Does it matter? I, Xu Qizheng, have neither father nor mother. From now on, you will be my brothers!"

"Okay, from now on we will be blood brothers, just like Liu Guanzhang and worshiping the moon, right?" Gao Ming simply raised his wine glass, Xu Qizheng and Xiaodouzi also stood up and clinked glasses with him.

It's as if after drinking this glass of beer, they really became sworn brothers.

Lu Zhenzhen didn't speak, just sat aside and looked at them with a smile.Every once in a while, I put some food in the bowl for the old lady.

The old lady also found it amusing that the three young men were silly.She hasn't had such a lively dinner for a long time.

Although she said, "Your mutton is not as good as Dong Laishun's." In her heart, she was very satisfied with the meat Xu Qizheng chose and the sauce prepared by Lu Zhenzhen.

The young people were already used to the character of the old lady, and they didn't take her words seriously.

Soon, everyone continued to chat nonsense.

When the old lady heard it, these children were gone.

Lu Zhenzhen's niece was brought up by Xu Qizheng's little uncle; Xiaodouzi's grandmother died recently; Gao Ming's parents remarried, so they didn't go home at all.

Immediately, she felt more sympathy for these children.

The old lady is also alone, and she has been guarding the old house alone for many years.But she didn't expect that a moment of kindness would lead to laughter in her family.

The Chinese are the friendship at the dinner table. After a meal, the relationship between the landlord and the tenant will be much better.

At night, Lu Zhenzhen handed the envelope Huang Mao gave to Xu Qizheng.

"Uncle, no matter what, it's all Uncle Huang's wish."

"When did you start calling Huang Mao uncle?" Xu Qizheng couldn't help asking after taking the envelope.

"Because he is like an uncle." In a way, Huang Mao has won Lu Zhenzhen's respect and trust.

"Ho ho, this kid, be careful." Xu Qizheng patted Lu Zhenzhen's head with a smile.

After Lu Zhenzhen left, Xu Qizheng opened the envelope and saw that there was not only an ICBC card but also a note inside.

"Dazheng, if you treat me as a brother, don't rush to refuse! Beijing is so big, if you want to make a name for yourself, you need at least capital. This money is what you deserve, so don't shirk it! In the future, you will be prosperous Just don't forget brother. The password is Lu Zhenzhen's birthday."

Thinking of Huang Mao's benevolent face when he said this, Xu Qizheng couldn't help laughing.

The next day, Xu Qizheng took the card and went to a nearby ATM to check. There were more than 20 yuan in the card.

Up to now, Huang Mao's father has not officially lifted the ban on him, and Huang Mao can still raise so much money for him, which can be regarded as a bloodbath.

Thinking of when they left, Huang Mao said that the hot pot restaurant in the provincial capital will always be their home.Xu Qizheng decided that he would remember this brotherhood forever.

After so many years, Xu Qizheng has actually been living very hard, but he has never lost confidence.

He had no mother since he was a child, and lost his father when he was young, but his sister took care of him like a mother.Later, when his sister was gone, he met a group of like-minded little brothers who helped him and supported him all the time.Now, he has a well-behaved niece again, who loves him, understands him, and supports him.

When Xu Qizheng thought about it carefully, it seemed that his first half of his life had not been in vain.

However, thinking of Widow Liu who bullied Lu Zhenzhen, Fatty Zhang who had a blind date with Lu Zhenzhen, and those villagers who always said that Lu Zhenzhen's life was bad when they were young, Xu Qizheng did not want to continue to be ordinary no matter what.

If, from now on, if he keeps working hard, can he also lead his brothers to change their lives, and lead Lu Zhenzhen to change their current status?

One day, will that arrogant Fatty Zhang also bend down to him and lower his head?

Xu Qizheng finally decided to accept Huang Mao's precious kindness.

One day, Xu Qizheng will fly to Huang Tengda, and he will never forget the group of good brothers in his hometown.

With this huge sum of money in hand, Xu Qizheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He first took out the money and paid the old lady's rent for one year.In addition, the old lady's three meals a day are covered by Xu Qizheng.

At the beginning, the old lady also said that she couldn't get used to other people's cooking.But once she tasted Lu Zhenzhen's cooking, the old lady didn't need to be called by others.As soon as it was time for dinner, he showed up in the restaurant downstairs on time.

Xu Qizheng said with a smile: "Auntie, my father is a famous chef in our area. Back then, everyone would ask my father to cook for weddings and ceremonies in all directions.

After so many years, I did not expect my niece to inherit my father's good craftsmanship.It's not me bragging, you won't lose if you eat the rice cooked by my niece. "

"Yes, when, don't use your niece, you, an uncle, will burn a table for me?" The old lady deliberately challenged him.

Xu Qizheng was not angry either.

"Auntie, don't tell me, I'm also good at cooking. When my niece is not at home that day, I will cook for you myself."

"Come on, my old lady won't eat when you cook." The old lady seemed to like to fight against Xu Qizheng, the "big patriarch".

"Hahaha..." Unfortunately, Xu Qizheng has a thick skin and never gets angry.

Soon, Lu Zhenzhen's school will start soon.

The Normal University is only half an hour's walk away from the old lady's house. The old lady specially found an old man who repaired cars nearby, and helped Lu Zhenzhen get a second-hand bicycle for ladies.

The old lady has her own particulars about food and clothing.As soon as this small car was pushed past, Lu Zhenzhen thought it was very beautiful.

"Grandma, is this new? This is too beautiful? Is it suitable for me?" Lu Zhenzhen couldn't help asking.

"What is this little girl talking about? You should use such bright things when you are young. Usually your uncle doesn't care about you. What do you wear all day long? Those clothes are not gray , it’s brown, it’s not black, you’re not a little old lady? Is your taste not as good as your grandma’s?”

The old lady disliked Lu Zhenzhen's taste very much.

Xu Qizheng simply took the opportunity to answer the question. "Auntie, Zhenzhen's mother passed away a long time ago, and no one taught her this. How about you help my niece choose clothes before school starts? I will pay for it, and I will choose another one for you."

"It's not impossible to choose clothes, well, I'll take you with me!" The old lady readily agreed to them.

That night, the old lady took them to a nearby department store.

Because when he came to Beijing, he didn't bring much luggage, so Xu Qizheng bought two sets of clothes for Xiaodouzi and Gao Ming.He also wanted to buy a suit for the old lady, but was rejected.The old lady said that her clothes are all made by a tailor.

As soon as the old lady turned around, she chose several sets of clothes for Lu Zhenzhen, including skirts and shirts, all of which were pink, light blue, and fresh.

Lu Zhenzhen intentionally said that she didn't need these, but everyone else said that she was well dressed and the price was not expensive.

Seeing her little uncle looking so happy, Lu Zhenzhen really couldn't refuse.

In the end, Lu Zhenzhen simply changed out of her old clothes and went home in a long skirt.

For such a long time, Lu Zhenzhen always felt that her heart was getting old.She is not beautiful, and she has no idea of ​​dressing herself up at all.

It wasn't until she was wearing this long pink dress and walking beside the three handsome boys that she realized that someone was looking back at them again.

Lu Zhenzhen suddenly felt that her youth seemed to have returned.

It turned out that in her youth, she could also dress herself up beautifully.Even if she has flaws, they are covered and cannot be seen by others.

The old lady walking beside her suddenly patted her on the back: "Raise your head, straighten your chest, you are a pretty little girl, why are you shrinking like a little old man all day long? I have already found out, you girl Not quite right."

Lu Zhen Zhen smiled and looked at her without any explanation.

"Look at you, the little girl has to keep her words in her heart. If you have something to say, you can just say it directly, and you don't owe anyone anything? In this regard, you are not as good as your little uncle."

Xu Qizheng simply patted Lu Zhenzhen on the head. "Zhenzhen, did you hear what auntie said? We don't owe anyone anything? Just say what you want, and my little uncle will help you realize your wish."

At this time, it was already dark, the high-rise buildings in the distance were brightly lit, and the street lamps nearby were shining softly.

Probably the night really has a kind of magic power.Lu Zhenzhen held her little uncle's arm for the first time.

She suddenly did a very bold thing, pointing to the foreign fast food restaurant marked by a big m in the distance.

"Uncle, I want to eat the ice cream there, I saw it on TV."

Xu Qizheng couldn't help laughing, took out 50 yuan from his pocket and handed it to Lu Zhenzhen. "If you want to eat, let's buy it."

"I want to eat it too!" Xiaodouzi cheered.

"Okay, you guys go shopping together!" Xu Qizheng said with a smile.

After the two younger ones had left, Xu Qizheng sighed and said to the old lady.

"Auntie, thank you very much today. When our Zhenzhen was a child, there were always rumors about her in the village. Once, I didn't catch her, and she was covered in mud by a bad boy as soon as she went out. Later, this girl She is very obedient and considerate of others, but she keeps everything in her heart and is unwilling to say it. She has always felt that she is ugly. She has no confidence in herself in this regard."

When the old lady heard that Lu Zhenzhen still had such a past, she couldn't help feeling a little distressed.She sighed deeply. "Hey, these little bastards just deserve a beating. Zhenzhen, what's going on?"

"It's nothing, it's just that she has a fetal spot on her left forehead."

"Fetal spots? I heard it's easy to get rid of, isn't it? Go to a plastic surgery salon and have laser spot removal?" The aunt said in a deep voice.

"What else is going on? Can the spots be removed?"

Xu Qizheng planned to find a good place to open a shop as soon as possible, and then earn more money. In the future, he would find an opportunity to send his niece to have her freckles removed.

(End of this chapter)