Zhang Yongsheng patted his chest and promised: "Don't worry, I have found a way to study. I will be in the top ten of my grade next semester. There will be no problem in taking the college entrance examination in my senior year of high school."
Han Aihua looked at his son carefully and said with a smile: "Okay, mom believes in you. You are a young man now. You can't break your promise when you promise to do it."
Zhang Jianxiong sat on the sofa, picked up the glass teacup he brought with him, took a sip, and asked: "I called Lao Du the other day. He said that you have been in the limelight this semester, and you helped him with some exercises. When are you kidding? Now that I have this ability, I can even master the school exercises, which is pretty awesome."
Zhang Yongsheng explained while pouring water for his mother: "I don't have that ability. It's all done by Chen Li. Chen Li gave me some exercises and Uncle Du took a fancy to me. I helped them match up, and Uncle Du could do it." If the quality of teaching is improved, Chen Li can also earn multiple incomes, so that everyone can get what they need."
Zhang Jianxiong gave a thumbs up and said: "Boy, you are awesome, you will get into trouble at a young age. Chen Li is a good girl. If you have any ideas, we will support her."
Zhang Yongsheng knew that his parents had misunderstood, so he quickly shook his head and said, "Dad, don't think too much about it. Chen Li and I are just ordinary friends. It's not as complicated as you think. Chen Li is a proud daughter of heaven, the number one in the county." One, the gap between me and her is so big that we can’t even keep up.”
Zhang Jianxiong said nonchalantly: "If you can't catch up, work hard to catch up. If you are almost talented, work hard to make up for it. I don't believe it anymore. Is my son Zhang Jianxiong not worthy of his girl Chen Wei?"
Han Aihua also smiled and said: "You and Chen Li grew up together. She treats others without pretense and is very nice to you. We all see this. She doesn't give exercises to others, she only gives them to you. What, for what? We are not old stubborns, there is no need to avoid this kind of thing."
Zhang Yongsheng couldn't explain clearly, and said with a mixture of laughter and tears: "Dad, Mom, you have just entered the door. Why are you just saying this? It's too exaggerated. I am still in high school. Isn't this kind of thing after graduating from college?" Are you thinking about it again? There’s no need to be in such a hurry, right?”
Han Aihua waved his hand and said: "If you are not in a hurry now, why should you be in a hurry? We met the old Liu family just now when we parked the car. His boy is only one year older than you, and he will get engaged after the Chinese New Year. That is, the legal age is not Come, or else just pull out the evidence and maybe I will become a grandfather next year."
Zhang Yongsheng smiled bitterly and said: "My situation is different from his family, okay? I want to be a soldier, so I have to settle the marriage before departure. I will be there for several years, what can I do if I don't get it settled first? I don't have to be a soldier. Why are you so anxious? You are not even fifty, so you are anxious to be older?"
Zhang Jianxiong nodded and said: "It's true that your two situations are different, but you can't help but be anxious. What we mean is that you still have to take it to heart. There are not many outstanding girls like Chen Li, and the young people in our family home are keeping an eye on them. . You have an innate advantage, you must know how to strike first to gain the upper hand."
Zhang Yongsheng said with a headache: "Dad, you have just come back, can you please take your time? I still have something to tell you. After two days of rest, let's talk slowly, okay?"
Zhang Jianxiong put down the cup in his hand and said dissatisfied: "Does Chen Wei look down on you? This guy, who made good promises before, is going back on his word? No, I have to ask him."
Zhang Yongsheng quickly stopped him and said, "Dad, listen to me, this matter has nothing to do with Uncle Chen. He has hinted at Chen Li many times. You also know Chen Li's ice cube temper, so you can't be anxious."
Han Aihua also persuaded: "Lao Zhang, let it go for two days, don't rush it. Let the children digest it, and let's take a rest first. The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and many things are not prepared."
Under the persuasion of his wife and children, the hot-tempered Zhang Jianxiong temporarily suppressed the idea of arguing with Chen Wei. He was stimulated by Lao Liu today. He was a little anxious when he saw that someone else's child was engaged. Thinking of the things I had agreed with Chen Wei a few years ago, I wanted to settle it first in a hurry.
It was definitely necessary to cleanse the parents of their parents. Zhang Yongsheng was not very good at cooking, so he asked Lin Jingye to cook a large table. Although he opened a small noodle shop, he occasionally helped people make noodles for banquets, and his craftsmanship was very authentic. Zhang Yongsheng had agreed with him in advance and decided to pick up the dishes at dinner time.
Seeing Zhang Yongsheng busy and Lin Jingye bringing in a large table of dishes, Zhang Jianxiong and his wife were very surprised. Although most of them are home-cooked dishes, they cost a lot at first glance, and even the Chinese New Year reunion dinner is nothing more than that. Han Aihua could only shake his head and smile bitterly at his son's lavishness.
The couple lived a relatively frugal life, especially outside. Many times, they don’t even have the money to pay for a hotel room, so they make do with spending the night in the cargo yard lounge or the driver’s cab. They make a lot of money racing cars, and a lot of it is actually a result of frugal living.
A large table full of dishes was laid out, and the family of three sat down lively. This was for his parents to take care of themselves, so Zhang Yongsheng went to He Jinshui to get a bottle of fine red wine and prepared a complete set of glasses. Although Zhang Jianxiong felt that his son was exaggerating, he didn't say anything and let him do whatever he wanted.
After a while, Zhang Yongsheng poured red wine into his parents' glasses, then raised the glasses and said: "Dad, Mom, today is a good day for you to come back to celebrate the New Year. You have worked hard this year, and as a son, I can't help, so I can only borrow This glass of wine thanks you for your upbringing and I wish you a happy new year."
Zhang Jianxiong laughed and said: "You are getting better and better at talking. It seems that this book is not in vain. We accept your wishes and we don't care about anything. As long as you have a good future, we will be satisfied."
Han Xixi also smiled and said: "Son, your dad is right, we are doing everything for you. Don't think about anything else. Just focus on getting into college to give us a good reputation."
The three members of the family toasted and had dinner together happily. During the process, we talked and laughed. Zhang Yongsheng talked about some recent changes in Yunshan, and Zhang Jianxiong and his wife also talked about some of their experiences outside. The atmosphere was very happy. Zhang Yongsheng rarely experienced this feeling, and felt particularly warm.
After dinner, the dishes were cleared, and Zhang Yongsheng took the initiative to take on the task of washing the dishes, leaving his parents to rest on the sofa and watch TV. Zhang Jianxiong and his wife found that they had not seen their son for more than half a year and only talked on the phone once a week. They were not used to it when he came back this time. Zhang Yongsheng changed so much that they were caught off guard.
Although Zhang Yongsheng was filial in the past, he was not such a sensible child. Instead, he was a bit willful and playful. Now Zhang Yongsheng is like an adult, he can consider others, and he is very mature in speaking and acting. This was completely different from the child in the eyes of the couple, and they sighed.
