A poor hero

"Chen Chen, by the way, why is the third uncle called Chen San, and Xiao Niu's surname is Niu, not Chen?"

On the way, Shen Qian asked curiously.

"I don't know. This is a matter for adults. Let's not worry about it so much. Don't ask any more questions."

The original owner was also curious about this question when he was a child and asked his parents, but was dismissed in this way.

Chen Chen also used these words to dismiss Shen Qian.

In fact, Chen San's father's real surname is Niu, and he is not from Chenjiacun.

Instead, she married into Chenjia Village and gave birth to Chen San.

Chen San gave birth to a bull and a calf again.

Now that the two Niu brothers have reached the third generation, they have changed their surname back to Niu.

This is the so-called three-generation return of ancestors in history. The third generation of a married woman can change her surname back to her original name.

When Shen Qian saw that Chen Chen refused to answer, she couldn't ask any more questions.

So she followed Chen Chen quietly.

In a blink of an eye, the two of them arrived at the kitchen door.

Chen San is still busy in the kitchen. Today, the county school activities are held here, but the people in the store are busy.

They haven't finished their work yet.

"Dachen, you are here. Wait a moment and I will go out."

Chen San smiled and took off his apron and walked out.

"Third uncle, don't rush. You finish your work first, and we can wait slowly."

Chen Chen replied with a smile.

After all, this third uncle works in a restaurant and cannot come out without the permission of the shopkeeper.

"It's okay. The work is almost done. They can just do the finishing work left."

Chen San replied cheerfully.

"Master Chen, just go and chat. We are here and we can take care of it."

Chen San’s colleague in the kitchen also said with a smile.

It seemed that Chen San got along well with the waiters in the restaurant.

"Dachen, let's go to where I live and have a chat."

"By the way, Chen Chen's family, have you eaten? Are you hungry?"

Chen San took the bamboo basket on Chen Chen's back and asked.

"After eating, Third Uncle, I just taught Grandpa to treat us to a meal. We are very full."

Shen Qian burped and replied.

"That's good. I was so busy that I forgot about you. I just remembered you."

"Master Jiayu is a good man. It would be great if Chen Chen could be admitted to the county school."

Chen San blamed himself.

Chen San is the second chef in the store, and today the county school is holding an event.

The restaurant business is several times higher than usual.

They were so busy that they forgot that Chen Chen and Shen Qian were waiting outside the door.

I just remembered it when I saw Chen Chen and the others coming over.

"Grandpa Jiaoyu said that Chen Chen can go to the county school to audit, but Chen Chen doesn't want to go so soon. Third uncle, you have to talk to him carefully."

Shen Qian blamed her seriously.

In her opinion, Chen Chen had to use the money to go to the county school first.

"Oh? Like this? Chen Chen, what do you worry about? Money? I also saved some, so I can study for you first."

Chen San asked curiously.

In a blink of an eye, the three of them had arrived at a small house next to the restaurant.

This is the place rented by the restaurant for Chen San to live.

Chen San lives here alone.

"Third uncle, I also have some money, but I promised Shen Qian that when you are free at the end of the month, you will help me propose marriage to the Shen family."

Chen Chen said seriously.

Chen San took out a key and opened the door.

"Okay, it's good to start a family first."

"I'll go back at the end of the month and help you get it done."

"I think Shen Qian is pretty good, she just needs to lose some weight and gain some weight."

Chen San said with a smile.

Shen Qian lowered her head shyly, not knowing how to answer.

"Dachen, don't worry about the money for your wedding. I helped you save some money for your wedding."

Chen San took two chairs, wiped them and said.

Chen Chen had heard his third aunt say this before, but he didn't expect it to be true.

But now that he has some money, why would he still take the third uncle's money?

So he refused: "Third uncle, no need, I have money?"

Chen Chen took the bamboo basket that Chen San had placed on the ground and took out the five slings of copper coins.

"Dachen, where did you get so much money for a kid like you? Didn't you just steal it?"

Chen San saw these five large strings of copper coins and said doubtfully.

"Third uncle, I earned this legitimately. Grandpa Jiayu can also vouch for me."

"Yes, Grandpa Jiaoyu also knows about this. Grandpa Jiaoyu also has a reward for Chen Chen's lyrics."

Chen San felt relieved after hearing Chen Chen and Shen Qian say that the master also knew about this.

He didn't want to see Dachen go astray.

In fact, Chen Chen didn't say that the old shopkeeper also gave him five taels of silver.

I wonder what Chen San would think if he knew that Chen Chen earned ten taels of silver a day.

He was so tired in the restaurant that he could only earn half a tael of silver in a month.

"That's good. It'll be easier if you have money. Tell me about Shen Qian's family situation in the morning. I'll go and propose marriage for you at the end of the month."

Chen San also believed it and began to ask about Shen Qian's family situation.

Chen Chen started from the time when he and Shen Qian met, and talked about the incident where Shen Qian's father came to make trouble a few days ago.

"To have such a father, it's really not... If a well-behaved and capable child like Shen Qian were my daughter, I would be too late to regret it."

After listening to Chen Chen's story, Chen San just wanted to scold Shen Qian's father.

But when she thought that Shen Qian was still here, Shen Qian's heart ached.

Shen Qian lowered her head, her eyes red.

"Chen Qian, my third uncle and I will come to your house to propose marriage at the end of the month. Then we will bring your mother over and live together."

Chen Chen said seriously.

When Shen Qian heard this, she nodded and said "Yeah".

"Okay, this is what we have decided. We will come to propose marriage at the end of the month and handle this matter as soon as possible."

"Zhao Laoqi should go back at this time. You will stay here tonight and go back tomorrow."

Chen San made arrangements while tidying up the bed.

There is no oxcart going back directly tomorrow, but there is an oxcart going back to Dongzhen.

Chen Chen and the others could take an ox cart back to Dongzhen, then take an ox cart or walk back to Chenjiacun.

Shen Qian took out from her backpack what her third aunt told her to bring to her third uncle yesterday.

These are a pair of cloth shoes made by the third aunt herself, but they are beautiful.

As soon as the third uncle got the cloth shoes, he held them in his hand and looked at them happily, then thought about it and put them in the cabinet.

"I'm going to hang out with the guys tonight. If you need anything, come to me in the kitchen."

Chen San gave the key to Chen Chen, then rushed back to the restaurant and continued his work.

"Chen Chen, Third Uncle is so kind. It would be great if I were Third Uncle's daughter."

After Chen San left, Shen Qian sighed.

"The third uncle and the third aunt are really good people. They treat me better than they treat Mavericks."

"Chen Qian, we have money now, why don't we buy some snacks to give to Third Aunt and Mavericks!"

Chen Chen remembered how kind his uncle and aunt were to the original owner, and he felt emotional.

"Okay, let's go now and buy some fun things from the county for Mavericks."

Shen Qian also agreed with Chen Chen.

Just as they said, they carried the bamboo poles on their backs, locked the door, and went out shopping.