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As soon as Lu Yan heard this, she waved her hands and refused, and Chen Li also said seriously: "Sister, brother knows your intentions are good, and I don't feel offended, but I can't take the money. I am an upright man anyway, and I should do what is right. Yes, let alone we are so predestined, if you take your money, it's nothing!"

"Yes, we appreciate your kindness." Lu Yan followed suit and nodded.

Gu Honghong knew that they would refuse, so she smiled and said: "Brother, you and sister-in-law, don't rush to refuse, we are all on our own, I am not afraid of you being offended, and you don't have to be polite to me. Look, the two sons of your family I'm still studying now, I don't know what kind of job my sister-in-law does, but I see the current environment of your family... I'm telling you, don't be offended, the conditions are not very good, right?"

Chen Li seemed to have been poked into a soft spot, but he didn't feel humiliated and anxious to Gu Honghong, so he just forced a smile.

Gu Honghong went on to say: "When the children grow up, although they can earn money, the bulk of the expenses will also come. The way to find a job, the cost of getting married, and adding a grandson in the future, which one does not need money? Which one? You don’t need to fill it in as a parent? Let’s just say that my son, who has a relationship with a girl, can’t afford 300 yuan a month for living expenses! Brother, you are an indomitable man, and the pillar of the family should fight for the children.”

Lu Yan lowered her head and stopped talking. Chen Li smiled, put his hands on his knees, and his brows trembled when he touched the wound: "I'm self-sufficient, isn't it good?"

Gu Honghong nodded: "Yes, but why don't you contribute more to the child? Brother, I didn't mean to embarrass you with money, but we are so destined, I have the ability to help, you should also contribute to the future of the child Think about it."

The couple fell silent.If Chen Li had been younger, he might have strongly rejected this kind of bounty, but Gu Honghong really had good intentions, and now that he had reached the age where he had to consider reality, he couldn't say a strong word of rejection.

Considering Xu Donghai, it is not convenient for Chen Xiyang to say anything for his father, and in his opinion, it is not that important to refuse this matter, so he simply left it to his parents to make up his mind.

"A man should fight for his family," Gu Honghong said earnestly, "It's easier to do business with a facade, and you can earn more, and this is not a charity. It doesn't matter whether it's a loan or a stock. You can earn money in the future." You have to repay the money, so you can treat it as an interest-free loan, and there is nothing you can't save face!"

At this point, Chen Li seemed to have no reason to refuse. He looked at Gu Honghong with gratitude, and the other party smiled and waved his hand to stop what he wanted to say: "Brother, don't say polite words, our two families are destined, You are a kind person, so I am willing to do this, we are all upright and beautiful!"

Lu Yan glanced at Chen Li, then lowered her head in embarrassment: "Hey, I don't even know what to say."

Chen Xiyang laughed silently. Judging from today's events, Xu Donghai has fully inherited his mother's blood, and his behavior style is almost the same. When they think about others, they never ask the other party to be grateful, and they all have to stand up. You come and I get along as equals.

In this harmonious atmosphere, Chen Xiyang suddenly thought of a very boring thing. Xu Donghai called himself a younger brother, but his mother called his father a brother. How does this count?

After laughing, Chen Li said seriously: "Our whole family has to thank you, but girl, we have to write the contract first, stipulate the time and interest, and we will pay you back every penny when the time comes."

Gu Honghong also knew when to give a man face, so she nodded and agreed. Of course, she would definitely relax the conditions.

"Then let me be the host today, let's have a good get-together!" After finishing speaking, Gu Honghong took out a small flip device, pressed it a few times, put it to her ear and waited for a while, "Hey Lao Xu, I At the eldest brother's house, you tell Xu Donghai to stop playing and come back quickly, and let him know how coincidental things can be in the world at night!"

The other four pairs of eyes were almost fixed on the dimly lit small device, Lin Ji pulled Chen Xiyang's sleeve in surprise and whispered: "Is this... PHS?"

Chen Xiyang nodded calmly on the surface, but he thought that he still underestimated Xu Donghai's family background. It is rare for such a mother and son to have such an approachable personality.

Chen Li turned his head to look at his wife, and easily saw through the envy hidden under the surprise, and immediately thanked Gu Honghong even more.After gaining a facade, his playful little business will be on the right track, and sooner or later his family will live a life that others will envy!

When eating out at night, Chen Li knew that he couldn't compete with Gu Honghong, so in order not to let him spend money, he chose a small restaurant nearby. Gu Honghong smiled secretly but didn't say anything, and his affection for their family almost reached its peak.

Before going out, Chen Li, who had quit smoking a long time ago, stuffed the two expensive cigarettes to Chen Xiyang, pretending to stare: "Take it, and smoke less every day!"

Chen Xiyang was taken aback: "You... how do you know?"

"Hmph," Chen Li smiled smugly, "The whole room smells of cigarettes, could it be that A Ji smoked it?"

Looking at Lin Ji's suppressed smile, Chen Xiyang could only smile lightly.

Xu Donghai arrived not long after the evening's dinner started. He was still smiling after his appointment was over, and everyone in the room listened to him talking and laughing.Since the two children of their own family are both silent and quiet, Lu Yan and Chen Li looked sideways at Xu Donghai frequently, probably wondering how the child was raised.

During the banquet, Xu Donghai became addicted to cigarettes, and felt that it was not appropriate to smoke in front of the elders, so he made a gesture and got up and left the banquet at the same time as Chen Xiyang. Perhaps Lin Ji felt that it was a bit awkward for him to face so many adults alone, so he also followed Chen Xiyang's hand. Slipped out like a little tail.

There seemed to be more lights near and far than in the impression, and the traffic on the road was busier than when Chen Xiyang looked at it last time. Xu Donghai was smoking while stepping on stones, while picking on the vulgar names of nearby shops.

Chen Xiyang felt that it was awkward whether he paid attention to Xu Donghai or Lin Ji in this scene. Being caught between them was in a dilemma, he simply kept silent like most of the time.However, Xu Donghai's mouth was really troubled. He commented on the nearby stores, praised Chen Li's martial arts spirit, and finally brought the topic back to Lin Ji.

"Your name is Chen...Lin Ji, right?"

"Well," Lin Ji nodded obediently, "Hello, brother."

Xu Donghai smiled: "I still remember your heroic appearance riding a motorcycle in the spring. I always thought you were quite wild, but I didn't expect you to be so cute in private."

When this topic was mentioned, Chen Xiyang immediately turned cold: "How can my brother shut up your fart, talk too much."

It was also thanks to the fact that Xu Donghai had long been used to being offended by his words, so he didn't think deeply about why he lost his temper suddenly, but just winked at Lin Ji: "Is your brother always so fierce to you?"

Lin Ji still smiled cutely: "No, my brother treats me very well."

Chen Xiyang kept silent while smoking a cigarette, Xu Donghai nodded knowingly: "Yes, my family is definitely different from outsiders, I am not worthy of being loved by your brother... But after today, treat me as an ordinary friend, an ordinary The classmates will see you outside, right?"

Chen Xiyang exhaled a puff of smoke, and said with care like gold: "Thank you very much."

"It's rare that our two families are so destined, thank you is far away," Xu Donghai patted Chen Xiyang's shoulder, "I have to wonder if our relationship in the previous life was not normal, if there is no Xia Jun, I might just be with you .”

Xu Donghai knew that his mouth hardly had the function of guarding the door, so he had fun talking, and was prepared to deal with Chen Xiyang's cold eyes and harsh words, but Chen Xiyang remained silent, as if he had been robbed.

Chen Xiyang didn't even pay attention to him at the first moment, but turned his head and looked at Lin Ji inexplicably.Lin Ji didn't react much, just pursed his lips and raised the corners of his mouth.

"You two haven't argued yet, I still have a chance." After making a joke coldly, Chen Xiyang threw away the cigarette butt, left the two of them and went straight back to the restaurant.

From a short-sighted perspective, this meal does not seem to have changed Chen Xiyang's life trajectory. He still stays on campus five days a week and lives a regular life as before, but it is different when he returns home. His parents are obviously busy. .

At least up to now, opening a store is a big deal for ordinary people, not to mention that Chen Li is still doing it with a loan, and has to wear reading glasses and hold a newspaper to think twice all day long. Be decisive, whispering words in his ear every day, and I don't know how much he, the head of the family, can listen to.

In the end, under Gu Honghong's enthusiastic suggestion, Chen Li chose a shop at an intersection. The location was good, and even if he changed his business later, he would still have money.After choosing a location, the next step is to consider what kind of business to run. Chen Li conservatively thinks that a grocery store or a food store should be opened, but Lu Yan, who works in a grain and oil store, disagrees. She is well aware of the responsibilities and hardships involved. After discussing with the whole family, it was decided to open a gift shop for young people.

You can also use the source of goods from the small business before, but you must choose products with larger quantities and higher quality.

Running a store is not much easier than raising a child. Everything seems to be going well, but it takes time and effort to apply for licenses, decoration, water and electricity, and publicity. .

That day was not a rest day, but both brothers asked for leave before arriving at the store, Xu Donghai naturally followed, even Gu Honghong and Lao Xu also came to congratulate in person, the originally spacious street was overcrowded at the moment, the sound of crackling firecrackers and cheers were even more attractive More lively people came.

Standing at the door, Chen Xiyang and Lin Ji gradually fell into the crowd of onlookers. It didn't look like the owner's house, but Xu Donghai said a series of auspicious words like a shop owner, and thanked everyone who came to congratulate the opening .

Gu Honghong smiled blushingly: "It's a pity that we don't have any singers in this small place, otherwise it will be more lively if you come and sing!"

Lu Yan also covered her mouth and laughed non-stop: "We ordinary people don't have that much face, we are satisfied if so many neighbors can come to congratulate us."

Xu Donghai's father is more like him, his eyebrows and eyes are exactly the same, but Lao Tzu gives people the impression that he is much calmer than his son: "It's a good sign that it's lively and lively, and the business will definitely be booming in the future!"

"That's it!" Xu Donghai laughed and took the lead, "My Uncle Chen's heroic deeds have been published in the newspapers. Everyone knows that this is a store opened by a good citizen. Are you afraid that the business will not be good? It won't be long before we can open a chain store. In the future, it may become popular all over the world!"

Chen Li, who was originally cautious, laughed so hard that he couldn't see his teeth: "Dong Hai's mouth is really powerful, but he has to be steady in doing business. There is a saying that a big fish in a river is not as good as a small fish in a bowl."

Lu Yan's eyes suddenly turned red, and she stepped forward to hold Gu Honghong's exquisitely well-maintained chubby hand: "Hey, thank you words are too much, but I really don't know what to say, thank you both of us!"

Gu Honghong patted him reassuringly: "You still say thank you? I don't think our relationship is close enough, so let's just make a godmother... Hey, where are your two precious sons? Let them come over and be my godmother." kowtow!"

Chen Xiyang in the crowd didn't move. He looked at his parents who were wearing new clothes, talking and laughing, but with tears of joy in their eyes. He just wanted to observe and admire quietly, and engrave this picture in his heart forever.

His home is getting better and better.

At the door of the store, Chen Li lit another firecracker with his own hands, and the burst red paper sprinkled joy on the ground. Chen Xiyang couldn't hear Lin Ji's laughter beside him amid the sound of the firecrackers, but stuck to him in the crowd. tighter.

Lin Ji's fair wrists covered the same delicate auricles, and between the joyful faces, almost his whole body leaned on Chen Xiyang.

At this moment, the firecrackers seemed to be dumb, the crowd seemed to disperse, and even the whole world was gradually getting off the ground. Chen Xiyang could clearly feel the familiar breath spreading from his nasal cavity to every corner of his body.

Chen Xiyang had seen it before, and there was an inexplicable attraction under the moonlight, but it was nothing compared to his smiling face under the sun and the warm closeness.

When he came back to his senses, Chen Xiyang looked at the scattered red papers and suddenly felt that his parents were getting married.