The open life of the pancake girl

Chapter 35

Rong Kunxiao knew that Lu Zhenzhen was helping him.As Xu Qizheng said, 50 yuan is not enough even if you only eat pancakes for three meals a day.

In the past, Brother Xiao didn't care about money at all.Every time I go out with friends, which time is Brother Xiao paying the bill for a treat?
Every time their old man disciplines him, he likes to pressure him with money.

"If you leave the Rong family, you are nothing. Without the family's money, you can't even eat a bite of food. You enjoy the glory and blessing of your ancestors, so you have to fulfill your obligations and do what you should do."

After taking him back last time, the old man was still threatening him.

"If you want to continue like this, don't study anymore. You don't have to spend your mind on it anyway. I'll just let your uncle put you in the army for a few years, so that you can sharpen your temper!"

Ah Xiao has always been crushed to death by the old man.It was hard to make up my mind to leave home.As if angry, he simply broke up with the Rong family.When he left home, he didn't take any money, only an ID card.

Along the way, he was like a mouse, hiding in desperation, and sold all the valuables on his body.When he was really living alone, he realized how difficult it is to have no money.

He also called his friends to borrow some money.Those brothers who used to drink and pick up girls were just perfunctory him.

"Brother Xiao, I don't have much money recently."

"Brother Xiao, I'm dating that woman Lisa. It's not like you don't know that woman. She has sucked me up long ago."

"Don't be kidding, brother Xiao, you can still borrow some money from me!"

There are also those who think they are brothers and persuade him earnestly.

"Ah Xiao, stop messing around, we guys are used to enjoying it, and we can't live without home."

"Ah Xiao, hurry home, you at least finished college first, and now you don't even have a certificate, how do you support yourself?"

"Ah Xiao, I'm a brother, so I can tell you. This time your old man is really determined to punish you. I heard that he brought his illegitimate son home and said he was an assistant, but that The boy looks exactly like your old man. If you are smart, you can go home before it's too late!"

"Ah Xiao, admit your mistakes to your old man? Don't be too whimsical, how can people like us go to sing? Do you really want to give up the family property to your little mother?"

It doesn't matter whether these people are sincere or fake.In the end, no one lent him money.It seems that the old man really doesn't care about him anymore.

Regardless of him, at the age of 20, Ah Xiao decided to get rid of all shackles and rely on his own efforts to achieve success.

Ah Xiao's heart was heavy because of hope.However, his pockets were empty.

It was at this time that he met Lu Zhenzhen again.Lu Zhenzhen has neither money nor poverty.Tuition fees have to be paid for by selling pancakes on the street.Just like that, the girl actually helped him and took care of him.Much better than his hair-raising friends.

Lu Zhenzhen probably also guessed his situation, and prepared toothpaste, soap, towels and new toiletries for him that night.

"Ah Xiao, these are discounted buy one get one free at the supermarket. I don't think you brought anything with you, so just use it for now. You can buy new ones when you settle down." The first time Ah Xiao found out, Lu Zhenzhen It doesn't hurt his face that this little bun is so good at talking.

"Okay, then I'll use it first." Ah Xiao took it as soon as he stretched out his hand, without any embarrassment.He's as thick-skinned as ever.

On the second day of renting a house in Bailou, Ah Xiao tried to find a way to make money.

He wanted to find a job as a resident singer at the famous Sanlitun Bar in Beijing.Before becoming famous, many singers sang in Sanlitun Bar Street.

It's a pity that there are too many young people who want to be singers and come to Beipiao.There is no shortage of singers in almost every bar.

Ah Xiao also sings rock and doesn't have a band accompaniment, so he is particularly disgusted.

"Sorry, your music doesn't suit us well."

"Can you sing those popular songs recently? Play and sing by yourself? Why can't you? I'm sorry!"

"Oh, you are good at English songs? English songs are good! What? You like to sing songs you write, so you are a singer-songwriter? You are talented, it's a pity, brother, our grade here is too low, it's really not suitable for you. your stage."

"What? Are you studying business management? We have a group of conservatory students waiting in line here?"

For several days in a row, Ah Xiao left Xiaobailou full of confidence every morning.Sometimes, he even walked a short distance with Lu Zhenzhen.

Every night, Ah Xiao lowered his head and returned home disheartened.It was as if a huge shadow had been following him.

Constantly being rejected, Ah Xiao's self-confidence was hit.

——Could it be that he is really not suitable for singing or making music?

However, every night when he came home, Lu Zhenzhen would silently serve him delicious meals.He will be nourished in good food.The next day, I mustered up the courage to try again.

Until one day, the owner of a bar not only didn't hire him, but said something to him earnestly.

"You young people, if you look better, if you can growl twice, you think you are a musical genius. You even compose and sing your own songs, what are you singing? Can you be considered a fool?

Don't use your brain to think about it, there are too many children in Bei Piao who want to be singers. If one out of 1 people succeeds, they are all extremely talented and outstanding.How can you be sure that you are one in [-]?
Why not go back to your hometown, study hard, find a good job in the future, and honor your parents well.I can't listen to you for nothing after listening to your song, so take the 100 yuan! "

This boss is not a bad person, he saw that Ah Xiao was desperate, so he gave him some advice.

Ah Xiao intends not to want his money, but he has already reached the point where he is running out of ammunition and food.The reason why he can support him until now is because Lu Zhenzhen has been secretly helping him.Even the bus card was lent to him by Lu Zhenzhen.

Ah Xiao was not in the mood to think about whether the 100 yuan made him insulted.

He took the money, carried his guitar, turned and left the bar.He walked a long way, but he could still vaguely hear the boss talking to others.

"Boss, why did you give him money?"

"Oh, it's not easy for these children now!"

"Boss, you are just too kind."

"I can't help it, I was once young! I also wanted to sing when I was young."

At this time, the sky was already dark.

Beijing, Beijing, this strange city suddenly made Ah Xiao feel bitingly cold.

He no longer has any money, and he is no longer a young master of the Rong family who was born with a golden spoon in his mouth.All he has is a dream of singing.However, this dream is always ruthlessly hit by reality.He didn't know when it would be smashed to pieces.

Does he really have no talent for singing?Shouldn't he really be singing? ——Ah Xiao asked himself this countless times, and he suddenly wanted to cry in frustration.

At the canteen, I bought 10 bottles of Tsingtao Beer for 5 yuan, and promised the boss to return the bottles tomorrow.

Ah Xiao returned to Xiaobailou with the beer, he really didn't want to try it anymore, he just wanted to hide in the room and get drunk.

When Ah Xiao arrived home, Lu Zhenzhen was reading a book on the first floor.

At this time, it was already ten o'clock, as soon as Lu Zhenzhen saw Ah Xiao, she ran over.

"You're finally back. I made stewed noodles, I'm not boasting, I made stewed noodles well, you're lucky today!" Lu Zhenzhen looked at him with a smile, her eyes narrowed into small crescents.

But A Xiao couldn't refuse no matter what, this girl who had been secretly taking care of him, helping him, and supporting him.Even if his nose is sore now, he just wants to get drunk.

"Then... give me a bowl!" Ah Xiao said dryly.

"Okay, I'll cook noodles for you." Lu Zhenzhen ran into the kitchen after saying that, Ah Xiao subconsciously followed behind her.

Before coming to Bailou, Ah Xiao had never seen others cook for him.At this moment, Ah Xiao, who was very tired, was sitting at the dining table, holding his chin and staring at Lu Zhenzhen intently.

He couldn't help thinking, if his mother was still alive, she would be willing to help him cook, right?

Soon, he had no time to think about anything else.As if by magic, Lu Zhenzhen flicked her wrist and slowly pulled a small ball of dough into strands of filaments.

"This is a unique skill passed down in the family. My little uncle is very handsome in making ramen. He can shake the ramen from one end to the other." Lu Zhenzhen chatted with him while pulling.

But Ah Xiao couldn't help thinking about the way Lu Zhenzhen shook off the ball of dough.

Soon white smoke rose from the pot, and the water also boiled with a "cuckoo".Lu Zhenzhen neatly put the silver-thread-like ramen into the pot, gently picked it out, covered the pot and simmered it.

Lu Zhenzhen didn't seem to need Ah Xiao to respond to her, while chatting, she tidied up the things on the desk.Ah Xiao sat beside her quietly listening to her talk.

"For a while, my little uncle was not with me. Sometimes I felt very tired and really sad, so I would secretly make myself a bowl of ramen.

I said, don't laugh at me, sometimes, I really think that ramen is magical.Often, my bad mood will be gone after a big bowl of hot ramen. "

At this time the noodles were already cooked, Lu Zhenzhen poured cold water over the noodles and put them in a big bowl, poured her special marinade on it, and brought it to the table in front of Ah Xiao.Then, continued:

"After eating this bowl of noodles, take a shower and sleep for a long time, and the next day, will you really have nothing to worry about?"

Ah Xiao looked at the white noodles in the bowl, and listened to the gentle words in his ears.Originally, when he came back, he was exhausted and had no appetite at all.

But smelling the unique aroma of noodles, his stomach seemed to be opened suddenly.He picked up the chopsticks, picked up the noodles and ate them.

Lu Zhenzhen is really good at making noodles, it seems that eggs have been beaten in the noodles, it tastes very firm and elastic.He can even eat the unique essence of wheat, combined with the thick and fragrant soup made from bones.

Ah Xiao seemed to be immersed in this bowl of noodles.Soon he was sweating profusely from eating.The dissatisfaction and joy in my heart seemed to be expelled from the body through the pores along with the sweat.

He quickly ate a large bowl of noodles heartily, and even his mood improved.

Everything is just like what Lu Zhenzhen said, there is magic in ramen.In other words, the rice cooked by Lu Zhenzhen is magical.

Before coming back, Ah Xiao had already planned to give up.However, now he couldn't help but think, is there another way?

"Lu Zhenzhen, if you think you have no money and no one is willing to hire you, what should you do?"

"Are you going to sell pancakes?"

"What if no one wants to buy your pancakes?" Ah Xiao continued to ask.

After a while, Lu Zhenzhen said: "I will do some small advertisements."

"It's like the sign you put up in a small county that reads 'No food, no money'?"

"Yes." Lu Zhenzhen nodded honestly.

Seeing her straightforward and honest look, Ah Xiao suddenly couldn't help laughing.

(End of this chapter)