My girlfriend is from 1949

Chen Huai'an parked his car in front of a breakfast shop and ordered a bowl of beef noodles.

It's relatively safe to eat at any restaurant you randomly choose.

If you drive three blocks and still get poisoned at a randomly chosen breakfast shop, you might as well give up on life.

Chen Huai'an ate his noodles with a satisfied smile on his face.

It's been a long time since I've eaten out, but the glistening beef noodles smelled really good.

At the same time, I also began to miss the days when Lin Wan was there.

I suddenly realized that it had been a long time since I had eaten breakfast outside.

When I was single, every morning after I got up and washed up...

So they went out to find something to eat.

There are many breakfast stalls outside the old residential area.

Sometimes I eat noodles, sometimes wontons, and when I'm short on time, I buy two fried dough sticks and eat them on the go.

Under normal circumstances, people rarely cook at home.

But after Lin Wan arrived, every morning she would have noodles, poached eggs, homemade fried dough sticks, and freshly squeezed soy milk.

For lunch and dinner, I usually buy groceries and cook at home.

Aside from social engagements, we mostly eat at home.

Especially breakfast; it's been a long time since I've eaten out.

I ate my favorite beef noodles again, and it brought back fond memories.

But deep down, I still prefer eating breakfast at home.

Chen Huai'an ate a bowl of noodles before driving onto the highway.

The car was driven very steadily, neither too fast nor too slow, and there was no rush.

Every now and then, he would glance at the rearview mirror.

I could clearly see a black sedan behind me, which maintained a distance of 150 meters.

It wasn't surprising that there was a car following behind.

Because when we were in the city, there were cars following us.

However, due to the large number of vehicles in the city and the fact that it has a location tracking system, it was almost completely blocked from view by other vehicles at a distance of 30 meters.

That's why it looks like no one is following them.

In fact, at all times, he is followed by four guards from the guard regiment, ready to respond and protect him at any moment.

Maintaining distance and not readily revealing one's true intentions is also a sign of respect for Chen Huai'an's rules.

This avoids the misunderstanding that the situation has been controlled.

After entering Suzhou, Chen Huai'an drove off the highway and followed the navigation instructions.

Every now and then, Li Hongwei would send voice messages urging her to hurry up.

They asked where they were and when they would arrive.

Following the navigation, Chen Huai'an arrived at the restaurant he had booked.

Since there were no parking spaces available at the entrance, I had to park on the opposite side of the road.

Although there is a parking fee, it doesn't matter.

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Chen Huai'an was a big spender; otherwise, he wouldn't have only three thousand yuan in savings after working for several years, which was behind the television.

When I worked in sales at Luneng Company, my salary plus commission was around 15,000 yuan a month.

When business is good, it can reach 20,000.

If you're willing to save money, you can live in a shared apartment instead of a separate one in an old neighborhood.

You can save a lot of money every month.

Over the years, I've saved tens of thousands of dollars on rent alone.

My daily expenses aren't extravagant, but I don't skimp on myself either.

That's why I had no savings after several years.

In Chen Huai'an's words, "I work hard to earn money not so that I can spend it, then what is the point of all that hard work?"

They used to spend money lavishly, let alone now that they take a 10% cut from business between the two sides.

You can't spend it all, you simply can't spend it all!

After parking the car, I picked up the exquisite gift box from the passenger seat, got out of the car, and crossed the road.

We arrived at the restaurant shown in the location.

This restaurant opened two years ago. It looks grand from the outside, and its prices are also quite high.

Its main selling point is its high-end image.

Therefore, the price is also quite high-end.

It's said that even the lowest standard package is more expensive than a five-star hotel.

It's usually people with some money who hold their banquets here.

As Chen Huai'an crossed the road, he saw the large poster displayed at the entrance from afar.

The screen above is still scrolling through images of Mr. Li Hongwei and Ms. Yang Wenjia's engagement party.

The photo of Li Hongwei and a woman, dressed in red mandarin jackets and cheongsams from the Republican era, is quite festive.

The woman wasn't particularly beautiful, but she did have a certain air about her from the photos.

He gives the impression of being rather assertive.

However, this personality trait complements Li Hongwei's personality.

Otherwise, given his playboy nature, without some strong measures, it would be impossible to control him.

"I thought you weren't coming!"

Li Hongwei was chatting with a few people when he saw this, so he immediately came over and punched his chest with his fist.

He was complaining, but his face showed he was very happy.

It's already 11:30, and I'm still worried about whether my good friend will arrive on time.

I'll feel really disappointed if my best friends can't come.

The people who were chatting greeted him with smiles.

"Chen Huai'an, long time no see!"

"Old classmate, I heard you're working in Shanghai?"

"You're getting more and more handsome! Why didn't you bring your girlfriend along?"

"..."

Several people spoke up, occasionally making a joke.

From their conversation, it was clear that they were all high school classmates.

Today is Li Hongwei's engagement day, so naturally he invited all his old classmates to witness it.

Although everyone is usually busy with their own things, we occasionally get together.

Therefore, his relationship with Li Hongwei is still quite familiar.

However, Chen Huai'an works in Shanghai, and even though his classmates still attend, he hasn't participated in the past two years.

Therefore, some classmates are close, but they don't really know each other's current situation.

There was one classmate in particular whom I hadn't seen for four years.

Chen Huai'an greeted them with a smile, feeling happy to see his old classmates.

Although we don't usually keep in touch, seeing them reminds me of my carefree days when I was seventeen or eighteen.

Li Hongwei, holding his fiancée's hand, introduced her with a smile: "Huai'an, let me introduce you, this is my fiancée, Yang Wenjia."

"Hello, sister-in-law!" Chen Huai'an greeted her with a smile, calling her "sister-in-law" repeatedly.

Not only was Yang Wenjia overjoyed, but Li Hongwei also felt incredibly proud!

The two are about the same age, but Li Hongwei was born a month earlier.

So the two of them used to fight tooth and nail over rankings.

Li Hongwei said he was a month older, so he was the eldest brother.

Chen Huai'an retorted that whoever has the ability is the boss.

As a result, after so many years, no one has been able to become anyone else's elder brother.

Today, she took the initiative to call me "sister-in-law" instead of "sister-in-law," which shows she's given me a lot of face.

"Congratulations on your engagement! This is a small gift."

Chen Huai'an smiled and handed over the gift; its exquisite packaging immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

Li Hongwei didn't stand on ceremony and opened the box directly.

He laughed and said, "I'd like to see what kind of gift you brought, kid. It's not some family planning supplies, is it?"

A joke immediately drew laughter from the old classmates.

Yang Wenjia blushed and pinched her fiancé's arm hard.

Although the two have done everything they should, they are now engaged because of pregnancy.

But some things still feel embarrassing to say in front of everyone.

After all, this was the first time she had met Chen Huai'an and the other classmates.

Even in modern society, many girls are more open-minded than boys.

He just spouts all sorts of vulgar and offensive language, leaving guys speechless.

However, people are usually quite reserved when they first meet.

Once you get used to it, it won't matter anymore.

Li Hongwei held the gift box in one hand, his upper body leaning slightly backward.

With eyes slanted, I carefully opened the lid.

The cautious Mo Yang acted as if he were wary of the box containing mischievous little toys.

Seeing this, the others also took a step back.

I'm afraid a clown spring toy or a toy snake might suddenly jump out, that would be scary.

What everyone remembers most vividly is that there used to be a girl in our class celebrating her birthday.

Li Hongwei got a scary toy and gave it out as a birthday present.

When the lid was opened, a snake made of cloth jumped out.

The girl was so frightened that she cried.

Seeing his cautious and guarded demeanor now, I can't help but feel that he has done something despicable.

He's afraid that others will do the same to him!

However, when the lid was opened, nothing strange popped out.

On the contrary, two exquisite crystal glasses lay quietly in the box.

The eight characters, "A perfect match like mandarin ducks" and "Auspicious engagement," add a strong sense of joy and celebration.

This engagement is absolutely perfect for the occasion.

"What a beautiful crystal glass."

"Very festive, very fitting for the occasion!"

"It's still the best brothers who will give gifts."

Several old classmates raised their eyebrows and began to praise him.

Those eight characters alone perfectly capture the atmosphere of today.

One of his old classmates asked, "Huai'an, those crystal glasses of yours must cost several hundred yuan, right? Where did you order them? Could you order a pair for me too?"

The crystal glasses are beautiful and fitting for the occasion, so other people want to buy them too.

Judging from the eight large characters on the cup, it is likely a custom-made item.

These things are actually very cheap to order now.

There are many similar sellers online who offer printing services for just a few dozen yuan more.

Including the red envelopes (cash gifts), it usually amounts to several hundred yuan.

That's why we speculate that this set of cups should be worth several hundred yuan.

Although they weren't experts, they could tell that these two cups didn't have the cheap feel of something you'd find at a street stall.

That's why I guessed it would cost at least five or six hundred yuan!

One of Liu Yi's classmates asked with a smile, "Huai'an, where did you order this? Or you could send me the website link. My boss's son is getting married next month, and I want to give him one too!"

This classmate was also my deskmate for a period of time when we were in school.

The relationship wasn't particularly good, but it wasn't bad either.

After all, when we were in school, teachers often changed our seats.

There are just too many people who want to sit next to me.

After graduating from university, I successfully passed the civil service exam and got a job.

Those who work within the system naturally rack their brains to figure out how to climb the ladder.

If you can give a special gift when your boss's son gets married, it will definitely earn you extra points.

This is much more special than giving a red envelope containing a few hundred yuan.

So when I saw these crystal glasses, I immediately had my eye on them.

I'm planning to ask the manufacturer and order one myself.

Although you can easily find related industries by searching online now.

However, there are many counterfeit products online, and false advertising is commonplace.

If it's just that the product doesn't match the description, then that's considered a conscientious seller.

What I fear most is encountering exaggerated advertising or toxic and harmful substances; that would be truly deadly.

There have even been cases where stone pendants purchased through personal shoppers have been found to contain radiation levels far exceeding safety standards!

So it seems like you can buy anything online now, but it's really not easy to find something that meets the standards and isn't falsely advertised.

He ordered a pair of crystal glasses as a gift for his boss.

Besides the style, there are also strict requirements in other aspects.

What if the boss discovers one day that the crystal glass is made of substandard material, containing lead or radiation?

It seems that admiration will turn into resentment.

Forget about getting a promotion in the future; I'll be lucky if I don't get targeted!

So now that I've seen something in person and think it's nice, I'll want to buy a pair.

Others chimed in, wanting to buy it as a gift.

Even the bride-to-be, Yang Wenjia, was attracted by the beautiful crystal glasses.

She especially liked the symbolism.

When Chen Huai'an heard his old classmates' questions, he shook his head and smiled, "I didn't order it online, I just happened to buy it at a street shop."

He seemed to notice the disbelief and doubt on the faces of his old classmates.

He laughed and punched Li Hongwei on the shoulder.

He laughed and scolded, "This guy only called me at eight o'clock last night to tell me that we're getting engaged today. The time was too rushed, so he just picked out a gift from a street shop."

Li Hongwei corrected him with a displeased look: "I sent you a message the day before yesterday, but you didn't see it. If I hadn't called you last night, you would have missed it today!"

After hearing this complaint, his old classmates finally believed that he really did buy it from a roadside stall.

After all, ordering a design from a manufacturer and then shipping it takes at least three days.

So it's definitely worth buying from a roadside shop.

Liu Yi was surprised to learn that the product was not available for online ordering, but rather sold in physical stores.

Instead of being disappointed, I was even happier.

Online shops dare to engage in rampant false advertising, sell products that do not match the description, and send inferior or counterfeit goods because the platform provides protection. These are all basic practices.

But brick-and-mortar stores wouldn't dare do that.

Although prices in physical stores are definitely more expensive than online, the possibility of fraud is much lower.

After all, online stores make a quick buck and run; even if they're reported, they can simply open another one.

However, if a physical store is reported for fraud, in addition to hefty fines, the store may even go out of business.

Even the top auction houses in China have seen their business plummet after their fraudulent practices were exposed, and they are practically bankrupt now.

It's virtually impossible to regain the trust of customers.

While the profits from falsification are substantial, the consequences of a failed attempt are equally significant!

So, while physical stores can also be risky, they're still much better than the shady world of online shopping, where every step is fraught with pitfalls.

Chen Huai'an didn't mind telling his old classmate.

It's just sharing the store, nothing serious.

He opened his mouth, about to tell the shop.

Suddenly it dawned on me that last night I only looked at the store's decor before going in.

It seems I didn't even notice the store name!

Chen Huai'an chuckled and scratched his head: "Um... I forgot to check the shop name. But it's okay, the receipt has an official stamp and the shop name on it."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "By the way, keep the receipt safe. You can use it for lifetime free cleaning and maintenance in the future."

"Receipt?"

Li Hongwei paused for a moment, then looked down at the gift box.

Sure enough, there was a receipt next to the crystal glass.

Yang Wenjia picked it up and saw the name on the official seal: Mengni!