Chuan Shu Qi Leng: I own a department store

The reason why we need a table is, firstly, it looks beautiful, and secondly, it is convenient for placing things.

"Dongzi, go to the back kitchen and pick up a stove and a pot."

"Got it!"

Dongzi quickly came out with the stove, and Chef Zhang followed him out holding the pot.

"Little boss, I heard from Manager Su that you want to make hot pot? I came here just to open your eyes."

Xu Wanning:......

She actually just wanted to test whether it would be feasible to put the stove underneath and add a wooden table to eat hot pot.

She was worried that the open flame from the stove would burn the table.

"I didn't bring the hot pot base today, I'll wait until next time."

Xu Wanning then ordered Dongzi to bring the water to both the pot and the mandarin duck pot.

She compared the boiling speeds of the water in the two pots and found that the difference was not very big. Then she placed the stove under the table and set up a mandarin duck pot in the hole in the table.

The water in the pot was boiled three or four times for half an hour, but the table legs did not change at all.

Xu Wanning had been squatting on the ground and observing closely, making sure that when the stove was burning, the open flame would not burn the table, and then she felt relieved.

"Dongzi, do you think there is a kind of fire-retardant paint that can be painted on the table, so that you don't have to worry about the fire in the stove burning the table."

"Fire retardant coating? What is that? Sister-in-law, I have never heard of it before."

Xu Wanning understood. There is no such thing now.

"It's okay, just pretend I didn't say anything. You can reserve five more tables and pots. After the hot pots are served, we'll see how the guests respond."

"Sure, I'll go find the boss to make a reservation later."

After the matter at the restaurant was settled, Xu Wanning rode her bicycle back home.

The next day, as soon as Xu Wanning stepped into the dormitory, a cannonball flew directly into her arms.

"Wanning, thank you so much! Fortunately, you have solved a huge problem for my family! You have also saved me from the fire and water. Wanning, how can I live without you!"

Xu Wanning could clearly feel that Chen Qiaoqiao's tears had wet her clothes.

She could not personally understand Chen Qiaoqiao's inner excitement at this time, but it did not prevent her from being happy for him.

"Have your parents agreed to set up a stall and sell lunch boxes?"

"Yeah!" Chen Qiaoqiao nodded vigorously: "My mother said that although she and my father don't have great abilities, they still have some strength. They are not afraid of embarrassment, as long as they can make money so that my brother and I can get a wife. , it’s okay to be a little tired. My mother also said that she would save some dowry for me!”

Of course, the premise is that the two sons still have enough money to marry their wives, and enough money to support them in their old age. If there is more money later, or they can still work, they can save some dowry for Chen Qiaoqiao.

"At the beginning, they planned to sell their daughters in exchange for betrothal gifts, but now such a small favor can make you grateful? Chen Qiaoqiao, if you always hold this idea, I tell you, you will definitely be teased by your family. , there will be times when you endure hardships in the future!”

"Tang Ting, you've gone too far!" Gu Meng scolded: "You know Qiaoqiao cares about her family the most, and you still say these weird words? If you think our dormitory can't accommodate you and you don't want to be friends with us, you can Say it directly, there is no need to say such heartbreaking words!"

Tang Ting looked at Gu Meng in disbelief, "What do you mean? I just told a few truths and you are going to break up with me?"

Tang Ting didn't even look at Gu Meng. She helped the somewhat shocked Chen Qiaoqiao sit on the stool and said comfortingly: "Qiaoqiao, you also know that Tang Ting is used to being outspoken. Don't take her words to heart."

Chen Qiaoqiao looked up at Xu Wanning, blinked and asked, "Wanning, do you think so too?"

Xu Wanning: "I..."

She looked at Tang Ting, who was fuming, and then at Chen Qiaoqiao, who was full of hope but nervous. She sighed slightly and said, "As your friend, what I want to say is that although Tang Ting's words may sound a bit harsh, but It does make some sense.”

"Why do you think so?" Chen Qiaoqiao frowned: "Actually, my mother still cares about me. When I was admitted to college, she bought me several new clothes, all bought at our local department store. A rare item. And she insisted on giving me ten yuan a month for living expenses even though she knew the school was subsidized. I want to ask, doesn’t this count as love? "

Of course Xu Wanning did not doubt the truth of Chen Qiaoqiao's words, because when school first started, Chen Qiaoqiao was really well-dressed.

After hearing what Chen Qiaoqiao said, Tang Ting couldn't help but rolled her eyes, which happened to be caught by Gu Meng.

Gu Meng took a deep breath, resisted the urge to curse, and asked through gritted teeth: "Tang Ting, what do you want to say, just say it directly, there is no need to make these weird expressions."

"Then I really said it! Chen Qiaoqiao, think about it for yourself, what was your parents' attitude towards you before you were admitted to college? Isn't it right? Although it's not bad, it's not good, at least. Compared with your brother and your younger brother, the treatment is completely different? And their attitude towards you changed when you were admitted to Huaqing University? "

Chen Qiaoqiao wanted to refute Tang Ting's words, but her memory told her that Tang Ting was right.

Before she was admitted to college, her parents' attitude towards her was just that she would not die of hunger.

Whenever there is something delicious at home, it is usually given to the younger brother first, then to the elder brother, and finally it is her turn.

After she was admitted to college, her parents felt proud, so they bought her many things and gave her some money.

"And the so-called living allowance you gave you every month was only given to you for three months, right?"

Chen Qiaoqiao was silent again.

Only three months indeed.

Three months later, her mother wrote a letter saying that her brother's wife was going to be married at home and it would be too expensive, so her living expenses were stopped.

She didn't think much about it at the time. Instead, while feeling happy for her brother, she also sent back half of the money she had saved over the past few months.

A full 40 yuan!

Tang Ting made a cold snort from her nose and continued: "So, their kindness to you is entirely based on the premise that you are profitable. No, they will use your identity as a Huaqing college student to do it for you I met a lot of wealthy people."

"Under the banner of being good to you, they kidnap you with family affection, so that you have to get married. As for whether you live well or not after getting married, it is not within their scope of concern. They only care about whether they can get it. This is more money than the bride price, and can I get benefits from you and your husband’s family in the future! Chen Qiaoqiao, do you really not understand? "