Life is more than just living

The winter vacation is here. Chen Xu did not go out to work during the winter vacation this year. She needs to study the questions seriously. I earned a lot of money during the summer vacation, and combined with my part-time job as a tour guide on campus, I can cover my living expenses in the next semester without even touching my fixed deposit of [-] yuan. Because she studied at home, Han Yidao saw Chen Xu greeting him every day when he entered the house. He was so happy. Grandma and Han Yidao both supported Chen Xu's idea of ​​taking the public exam. They both believed that it would be better for girls to have a lighter job. Chen Xu accompanied his grandmother to buy New Year goods from time to time this year. He felt that the strong flavor of the New Year came to his face. It turns out that shopping for New Year goods is also a very ritual activity. But when the New Year was approaching, Han Yidao said to his grandmother hesitantly: "Grandma, my mother said that I would attend the company's annual meeting on New Year's Eve this year and celebrate the New Year with the employees." Wu Sixian was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Your company employees can bring Will the family members attend the annual meeting?" Chen Xu said quickly from the side: "Grandma, I won't go, because the name is not justified! I'd better spend the New Year at home with grandma! I promise to be good and never annoy grandma." Wu Sixian smiled helplessly, "You!"

Han Yidao was busy preparing for the company's annual meeting many days in advance, and held meetings until late every day. Chen Xu sighed quietly, it was not that easy for the vice president. Wu Sixian was a little regretful that Chen Xu finally took the initiative to come to celebrate the New Year, and Han Yidao was too busy to see anyone.

The day before the New Year, Liu Jingsheng called Chen Xu and asked him to go to the flower market to buy flowers. Chen Xu and Wu Sixian said something and put on warm clothes and went out. Liu Jingsheng was waiting downstairs and drove a jeep today. Liu Jingsheng said it was his first time visiting the flower market, so he took Chen Xu with him. When he arrived at the flower market, Chen Xu was surprised. There were so many people here, no less than those who were buying New Year goods, as if they were free of charge. A middle-aged woman next to her said to her husband: "It's too expensive here, let's go to the suburban garden shed to buy it!" Chen Xu heard this, so he took Liu Jingsheng and told him to go to the suburban garden shed. As a result, Liu Jingsheng drove and followed the middle-aged couple. Behind the couple's pickup truck, they walked all the way to the flower shed. At a glance, there are probably hundreds of plastic greenhouses filled with flowers. Liu Jingsheng doesn't care about the quality of the flowers, but there are relatively few people here and it's not so crowded. When the two of them entered, they couldn't move. They wanted to buy everything they saw. Some of the patterns were beautiful, and some had good meanings. The flowers in the flower garden are all simple flower pots. Liu Jingsheng and Chen Xu chose the flower pots they liked together, and asked the flower garden staff to help change the flower soil and plant them in new flower pots. The two of them moved it again and again. many times. I bought potted Phalaenopsis, cyclamen, Kalanchoe, Clivia, North American holly, and lilies in various colors... Not only was the trunk full, but even the back seats and front seats were full. flowerpot.

On the way back, Chen Xu thought about it, "Would it be enough to save money on gas if we travel so far?" Liu Jingsheng laughed, "Whatever, at least we won't have to squeeze in with so many people." Liu Jingsheng drove the car downstairs to his house. He looked at the flower pots and felt a little worried. How many times did he have to go back and forth to get them? He called the property management company and said, "Please find some people to help me move the flowers. I'm in front of Building C, Building 6." After a while, five security guards came over, pulling a cart. As expected, there is strength in numbers, so Liu Jingsheng directed everyone to move into the building except for a few pots. The balcony windows of Liu Jingsheng's big house are filled with flowers. Lily flowers are also placed on the coffee table in the living room and on the TV cabinet. Liu Jingsheng gave the security guard 500 yuan for his hard work, and then boiled water to make tea for Chen Xu. Chen Xu looked at the time and it was already noon, so he said, "Do you still have ingredients here? If so, I'll cook some food and let's have a bite!" Chen Xu remembered that there should be some leftover things purchased for Liu Jingsheng's birthday last time. of. Liu Jingsheng was very happy and said hurriedly: "Yes, yes. I went to the supermarket three times yesterday to do shopping, and I just wanted to invite you and Han Yidao to come over in the first month of the year. I plan to borrow my aunt from home to help with the cooking. "Chen Xu smiled and said, "You don't need to find auntie. Han Yidao and I can cook. Let's cook it ourselves!" As he said, Chen Xu came to the refrigerator and opened the door. There were neatly placed chicken, duck, fish, vegetables and fruits. Everything you need. Chen Xu turned around and asked Liu Jingsheng who was following him, "What do you want to eat?" Liu Jingsheng smiled like a spring breeze, "I'm not picky about food, I'll eat whatever you make!" Chen Xu took out a piece of pork, a handful of garlic sprouts, and a bag of shrimps , two eggs, and look at the seaweed, coriander, and celery. Liu Jingsheng looked at Chen Xu stupidly as he took out the vegetables. He kept taking them, not knowing what Chen Xu was going to do. He looked at Chen Xu and took out another A carrot and a few pieces of fungus, thinking: Fortunately, I take whatever I see, and it turns out to be useful.

Chen Xu asked Liu Jingsheng: "Is there any rice?" Liu Jingsheng quickly took out a small bag of unopened rice from the cupboard. Chen Xu praised him, "Yes, you have fireworks here." Liu Jingsheng said proudly, "Of course, I want to invite you to be a guest. I have made preparations. Look, I have a shopping list. I will buy whatever I need. I've been thinking about it for several days!" As he said this, he took out several pieces of paper from his pocket, which were full of scribbled words.

Chen Xu was moved and her eyes warmed, so she went to cook in silence. Liu Jingsheng knew nothing about cooking, but he wanted to help, so he passed something next to Chen Xu to show that he was also useful. Chen Xu washed the rice and put it in the rice cooker and pressed the cooking button, while Liu Jingsheng studied hard at the side. Seeing Chen Xu carefully choosing the dishes, Liu Jingsheng muttered to the side, "That guy Han Yidao must have saved the Milky Way in his last life." Chen Xu heard this and looked at him with a smile, "Are you praising me in disguise?" Liu Jingsheng was a little awkward, " Yes! You are so capable, so awesome. But I have such a great friend like you, I must have been a good person in my previous life." Chen Xu laughed, "I am not that good, it's because your requirements are too low. These are trivial things that I do. People around you have nannies at home to cook, so you don’t have to do it yourself. That’s why I think it’s amazing that I can cook. In fact, cooking is not difficult. Han Yidao can also cook. People can’t be too partial. , do you think your aunt at home is great at cooking?"

The rice is cooked and the dishes are on the table. Chen Xu always picked dishes that were easy to cook, but Liu Jingsheng found it amazing that he could cook three dishes and one soup so quickly: fried shrimps with celery; stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts, fish-flavored shredded pork, and seaweed and egg drop soup. Liu Jingsheng also wanted to contribute to the meal, so he quickly went to get a bowl of rice. The two sat across from each other, and Liu Jingsheng was particularly satisfied with the meal. Chen Xu took the initiative to help with the cooking. Chen Xu was not shy at all and cooked for him generously, just like the friend he imagined. Seeing Liu Jingsheng snickering from time to time, Chen Xu was puzzled, "Why are you laughing? Tell me, and I will be happy too." Liu Jingsheng laughed again, "How could I find a friend like you? Chen Xu was stunned, "Liu Jingsheng, don't belittle yourself. There are bound to be some people in everyone's life. I think they are destined. We were probably good friends in our previous lives, but we only found each other in the past twenty years. I I also want to say what you said that day: Thank you for having you in my life! I don’t know if you will recognize our friendship when you have a girlfriend in the future, but Han Yidao has no objection." Liu Jingsheng looked at Chen Xu, "We are open-minded You are a slut, and you are not afraid of what others will say. I don’t know if I can find a wife in this life. If I can, she will definitely be someone who appreciates you." Chen Xu rolled his eyes at him, "What are you talking about? You are more handsome than a celebrity, why? Maybe I won’t be able to find a wife!” Liu Jingsheng smiled bitterly, “It’s better to be lacking than to be in vain.”

After dinner, Chen Xu helped wash the dishes and clear the stove, while Liu Jingsheng helped. After everything was done, the two of them drank tea and sat on the sofa on the balcony to admire the vibrant flowers. Chen Xu also felt it was amazing how he and Liu Jingsheng suddenly became very good friends.

In the afternoon, Liu Jingsheng drove Chen Xu back. When they arrived downstairs at Wu Sixian's house, Liu Jingsheng opened the trunk, and he and Chen Xu went upstairs each holding a few pots of flowers. Chen Xu couldn't open the door while holding the flowers, so he had to knock on the door gently, and the nanny came to open the door. Seeing Chen Xu and Liu Jingsheng coming in with flowers in their arms, they asked, "Are you going to buy flowers?" Chen Xu smiled. Wu Sixian heard Chen Xu's voice and came over to see Liu Jingsheng coming too. It was strange. Chen Xu explained: "Grandma, Liu Jingsheng asked me to help buy flowers. You see, these are the longevity flowers and phalaenopsis he gave you." When Wu Sixian saw it, he was very happy, "Thank you, young man." Liu Jingsheng didn't stop for much. After saying hello to Wu Sixian, Chen Xu helped place longevity flowers and phalaenopsis on the balcony, and placed lilies in a vase on the desk. The nanny came over and asked Chen Xu, "Who was that young man just now? He was so good-looking. I remember he came to help Aunt Wu last time when she was hospitalized." Chen Xu smiled, "He is a friend of Han Yidao and I. He is still Han Yidao Where is my high school classmate! You forgot, he sent us home last time when grandma was hospitalized." The nanny remembered, "I haven't forgotten, such a good-looking young man can never be forgotten by anyone. At that time, he was busy cleaning up and didn't ask him who he was. who."

Wu Sixian did not say anything against Chen Xu and Liu Jingsheng's relationship this time. She said to the nanny: "Xiao Lu, the New Year is tomorrow. You can celebrate the New Year at home with peace of mind! After the New Year, you can come over anytime you want. This is your salary for this month." She handed Xiao Lu an envelope. Xiao Lu took it with a smile and thanked her. She packed up and said goodbye to the old man and Chen Xu and went home to celebrate the New Year. The old man looked at Chen Xu, "We are the only ones celebrating the New Year." Chen Xu went over and supported the old man, "Grandma, Yidao is coming back in the evening too. She is busy with work, so I will accompany you for him. We are not disappointed."

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. Chen Xu suddenly remembered that he had accompanied his grandmother on shopping trips this year. He bought everything, but he did not prepare gifts for the old man and Han Yidao alone. She cursed herself secretly and prepared to go out again to see what she could buy. Seeing Chen Xu preparing to go out again, Wu Sixian asked, "It's almost dark, do you want to go out again?" Chen Xu was not a coy person, so she said directly: "I'm sorry, grandma, I have been on the street every day these days. , I didn’t even think of buying New Year’s gifts for you and Yidao, I’m so confused.” Wu Sixian laughed, “Silly boy, we buy this and that together every day, and we have already bought everything. There’s no need to buy anything else. Come, let's pick together and see what is suitable as a gift. You don't have to go out and buy it." As he said this, he pulled Chen Xu to take out all the things he had purchased these days. Chen Xu looked at it and saw a red bunny. Doll, so he said: "Give this to Yidao, he is a rabbit." The old man nodded in agreement. Inspired by the gift of a lucky bag to Liu Jingsheng before, Chen Xu also bought an exquisite lucky bag from that year, so he took it and handed it to the old man, "Grandma, I borrowed flowers to offer to Buddha." Wu Sixian said yes repeatedly.