Rebirth of Bloody Romance

Inside the quaint box of Zui Xiang Lou, the dim and soft light falls gently like a gauze, making the intricately carved tables and chairs look even more elegant and unique.

Wisps of light tea fragrance drifted slowly in the air, like a gentle melody, lingering in everyone's heart.

At this moment, everyone took their seats, and in an instant, a relaxed and comfortable yet lively and cheerful atmosphere spread quietly like ripples.

Yuan Jun and Zheng Tong, two old friends with very different personalities but equally humorous, looked at each other inadvertently, and the corners of their mouths rose slightly at the same time, outlining a smile with a hint of teasing. Then, their eyes shot straight at Zhong Yuemin, who was sitting opposite them, like two sharp arrows.

Yuan Jun couldn't hold back his burning curiosity. His originally small eyes narrowed into a narrow slit. He mercilessly teased Zhong Yuemin who was sitting in front of him. "Hey... Yuemin, how did you get this master's degree? I can't believe it! Did you get this master's degree through the back door? Otherwise, why do I always feel that there is a sense of mystery here?"

Zheng Tong, who was standing nearby, heard this and immediately laughed so hard that his mouth almost reached his ears. He quickly agreed, "Yes, yes, yes, that's it! I worked hard for two consecutive years, but in the end, I got nothing. And look at you, you usually don't say a word, but you got a master's degree so easily? This is too unscientific!"

Little Shihua sat next to Zhong Yuemin obediently, her big watery eyes blinking like two crystal clear gems. She looked focused and began to defend her father seriously, looking like a kitten protecting its food, very cute.

She raised her pink face and said crisply, "Uncle Yuan, Uncle Zheng, are you two really envious of my dad? Actually, it doesn't matter. As long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely be able to catch up with my dad in the future!"

As soon as the words fell, a thunderous laughter suddenly broke out in the originally quiet box. The laughter seemed to burst through the roof, and even the waiter standing outside the door couldn't help but chuckle twice.

Yuan Jun and Zheng Tong looked at each other, and shook their heads helplessly, but the corners of their mouths rose involuntarily, revealing a faint smile. They knew in their hearts that Xiao Shihua's innocent words were really funny.

Zhong Yuemin was grinning from ear to ear. With a smug look on his face, he reached out and gently held Xiao Shihua in his arms, then lowered his head and gave her a light kiss on her smooth forehead.

Then he smiled and joked, "Hehe... did you two grandsons hear what my daughter said? You must work harder for me, and don't let our sweet little cotton-padded jacket look down on you!"

Jiang Biyun sat quietly on the other side, her slender fingers gently holding an exquisite teacup, with steam rising from the cup.

Jiang Biyun shook the teacup in her hand slightly, and the tea swayed gently, as if performing an elegant dance. And there was always a gentle smile on the corner of her mouth, as charming as a flower blooming in spring.

At this time, Jiang Biyun cast her eyes towards Yuan Jun and Zheng Tong beside her and said softly, "You two should really learn from Zhong Yuemin. Look at him, his career is flourishing and his family is happy and harmonious. He is truly a 'winner in life'!"

Hearing this, Yuan Jun and Zheng Tong looked at each other. After their eyes met briefly in the air, they quickly looked away.

Then, the two grandsons cleared their throats at the same time, and Yuan Jun pretended to be deep and said, "Okay, okay, let's not always envy others. What's the use of just talking without doing? From today on, we brothers must work harder. I don't believe that as long as we are willing to work hard, we can't catch up with Zhong Yuemin. One day in the future, we can also have a successful career and a happy family like him. By then, our children will be proud of us!"

As the waiter carefully and steadily placed the last exquisite dish in the center of the dining table, the already warm and cheerful atmosphere in the entire box instantly burned again like a ignited bonfire, reaching another heart-pounding climax moment.

On the large dining table, there were all kinds of delicious dishes, competing for beauty. Each dish was like a piece of exquisite art, exuding an alluring aroma, bright colors, and impeccable taste. Just one look at it would make you salivate.

At this time, Zheng Tong had already drunk several glasses of fine wine in succession. The effect of alcohol gradually spread throughout his body, causing his eyes to become a little blurry and dazed.

Zheng Tong sighed softly, and said with a hint of sadness and emotion, "Alas, we are really old. The campus nowadays is full of those immature kids!"

This sentence was like a magic key, silently inserting into the long-closed door of memories deep in the hearts of everyone present. The door slowly opened, and the memories of the good times that had passed and the passionate youth years surged out like a tide, instantly drowning everyone's heart.

For people of their generation, whether it is completing college and graduating successfully, or getting married and having children, they basically have to wait until they are around 30 years old to achieve them one by one.

However, times have changed, and the situation of today's young students is very different. Those in their twenties are already considered "seniors".

Some of them are only 17 or 18 years old, but they are full of vigor and vitality, exuding an enviable aura. Faced with such a sharp difference in the times, it is no wonder that Zheng Tong could not help but feel a lot of emotion.

Zhong Yuemin picked up the wine glass with a smile, his movements were graceful and calm. He gently touched the wine glass in his hand with the glasses of Zheng Tong, Yuan Jun and Li Kuiyong, and heard a crisp and pleasant sound, as if telling of the deep friendship between them.

Zhong Yuemin raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said to Zheng Tong with a smile: "Hey, Zheng Tong, stop sighing about life! Some things can't be easily changed by us.

It is like the wheel of history, it always rolls forward and never stops. Who among us has the ability to stop it?

Let’s talk about the recent reform and opening up. We have no say on whether it will be successful or not.

However, the only thing we can do is to pray sincerely that there are no mistakes in the strategic policies formulated by the country, and firmly believe that our country's fortune will get better and better, and we will surely win a great victory in the end!

After all, each of us is just an insignificant grain of sand in this era. In this case, all we can do is to follow the trend of the times and contribute our own strength as much as possible. "

After hearing this, Yuan Jun was stunned at first, and then he couldn't help laughing.

Yuan Jun laughed and slapped the table with his hands, saying jokingly, "Oh my god! Zhong Yuemin, you have really become extraordinary after getting a master's degree! Look at your mouth, you speak in a set of words. I can understand what you mean by taking out one word separately, but if you put them together, I really don't understand what you mean!"

Lin Yue stood aside, raised her jade hand coquettishly, gently patted Yuan Jun's strong and sturdy arm, frowned slightly, and pretended to be angry. "Alas, I usually tell you to read more books and learn more knowledge, but you always ignore it and refuse to listen. Look at you now, it's like you are listening to a foreign language when people talk to you, and you can't understand a word! Humph, from now on, you have to listen to me obediently, read more books when you have nothing to do, and broaden your horizons!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Jun hurriedly nodded, with a flattering smile on his face, and kept responding, "Yes, yes, yes, my wife is right, I will obey your orders in the future. If you tell me to go east, I will never dare to go west. If you tell me to chase away the dogs, I promise not to even touch the chickens. Hehe..."

Yuan Jun's appearance made everyone present burst into laughter again. The box, which was already very lively, was now filled with a cheerful and joyful atmosphere.

At this time, Zhong Yuemin smiled, raised the glass in his hand and said loudly, "Come, come, come, let's raise our glasses together for our deep friendship and the bright future of our great motherland. Cheers!"

As soon as the words fell, everyone responded, raised their glasses, cheered in unison, and then drank the wine in their glasses. For a moment, laughter and joy resounded throughout the box, and everyone's heart was filled with joy and pride.

Li Kuiyong gently put down the wine glass in his hand, with a serious look in his eyes, and said to Zhong Yuemin, "Yuemin, the purchase of garlic sprouts in Jinqiu County has basically ended. It has been quite smooth along the way. Do you have any new instructions or plans for the next step?"

Zhong Yuemin smiled slightly when he heard this, his eyes revealing a kind of indifference and confidence. He really didn't take the purchase of garlic sprouts too seriously, after all, he had handed the important task to Li Kuiyong, and Li Kuiyong had never let him down.

"Kui Yong, did you lose money buying the garlic sprouts? I'm just worried that since we're new here and don't understand the market, we'll suffer a loss."

Li Kuiyong laughed when he heard it. He patted his chest and assured, "No, how could we lose money? Yuemin, don't worry. This time, we not only did not lose money on the purchase of garlic sprouts, but also made a lot of money."

Zhong Yuemin nodded and smiled with satisfaction. He knew Li Kuiyong's ability and courage very well, and he was not surprised by his performance. "That's good, Kuiyong. You really didn't disappoint me. As for the next step, let's continue to buy some fresh garlic!"

However, Li Kuiyong frowned slightly. He hesitated for a moment, then spoke. "Yuemin, I heard from your wife Zhou Xiaobai that we have to wait more than a month before we can peel the garlic. Isn't the time a bit tight? If we start preparing to purchase fresh garlic now, wouldn't it be a bit hasty?"

Zhong Yuemin put down his chopsticks and expressed his thoughts. "In a month or so, the garlic will be old. I plan to pickle some sugar garlic to see how the market goes. If I wait until the garlic is old, it will not taste good."

Li Kuiyong nodded. "Okay, I get it!"

Yuan Jun watched Zhong Yuemin and Li Kuiyong seriously discussing the purchase of garlic sprouts and garlic, and couldn't help but tease Zhong Yuemin again. "Yuemin, you are really willing to do this for your wife Zhou Xiaobai! You are purchasing garlic sprouts and garlic at the same time. Can you make money from this? I guess you will lose a lot of money, right?"

Zheng Tong also echoed. "That's right, buddy, what are you doing? It's just losing money to gain publicity! If you really have money, wouldn't it be more practical to give it directly to the people in Jinqiu County?"

"Yes, why bother?"

Before Zhong Yuemin could speak, Li Kuiyong replied with a smile, "Yuan Jun, Zheng Tong, you are totally wrong if you think so. This thing is definitely a business that makes money. I don't know much about garlic, but if you bring garlic sprouts to the city, you won't have to worry about selling them, and the profit can be almost 100%."

Yuan Jun and Zheng Tong were obviously a little bit unconvinced. "Is this thing really that profitable? How can I not believe it, buddy?"

"That's right, do you really think that I and my brother don't understand?"

Zhong Yuemin smiled. "These days, as long as you are willing to work hard, there is no business that doesn't make money. Okay, stop talking about this, come on, let's drink!"

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, several people were already drunk, their cheeks flushed, and their eyes blurred. They talked and laughed, sometimes laughing loudly, sometimes whispering, as if they wanted to put all their troubles behind them.

Finally, the party came to an end amidst laughter and joy. Several people supported each other, staggered out of the box, and each of them set out on their way home.

On Sunday, the sun shone into the house through the windows, adding a bit of warmth to this ordinary day.

Zhang Li and Li Hongmei came to see Zhong Yuemin together, both of them had worried expressions on their faces.

Seeing this, Zhong Yuemin asked curiously, "What's wrong with you two? Is there any trouble?"

Zhang Li spoke first, with a hint of anxiety in her voice. "Brother Zhong, my brother and Hongmei's sister are going to take the preliminary exam. What do you think we should do if they don't do well?"

Zhong Yuemin frowned slightly after hearing this. He naturally knew something about the pre-examination. The so-called pre-examination was a preliminary examination conducted in provinces, cities, and autonomous regions with a large number of candidates after 1980 in order to reduce the pressure of the college entrance examination. Candidates who did not reach the pre-examination score line would not be able to take the college entrance examination and could only face the choice of graduation or repeating the exam. This competition was extremely cruel, with an elimination rate of up to % to %, making the college entrance examination admission rate even more shockingly low.