The little fat boy was playing with toys. Hearing his father's reminder, he turned around and said hello to Qu Lianjie in a sweet voice:
"Happy New Year to Uncle Lianjie~"
At this time, Qu Lianshun called, so he stood up and said to his son:
"You and Uncle Lianjie have a good time here, while dad goes to take a call~"
After Qu Lianjie waited for Brother Shunzi to leave, he saw that the child was very cute, so he directly put him on his lap and said very gently:
"Happy New Year to you too, tell uncle what your name is?"
"My name is Qu Zeyang, and my nickname is Yangyang!" Qu Zeyang didn't recognize life at all, probably because his father was right next to him.
While Qu Lianjie was playing with the child in his arms, he took out his wallet from his pocket and counted two thousand in cash.
After Qu Lianshun came back from the phone call, he handed it over directly and said sincerely:
"Brother Shunzi, I didn't prepare anything for my child when we met for the first time. Take this money and treat it as a meeting gift for my eldest nephew!"
Qu Lianshun frowned and pushed the money back, rejecting it very seriously:
"Lianjie, what are you doing? Hurry up and put the money away~"
At this time, Qu Lianshun's wife Qi Hong, who was busy in the kitchen, also noticed the two people fighting here. When she came over and saw this situation, she understood what was going on.
He reached out and took his son into his arms, looked down at Qu Lianjie who was sitting on the small bench and advised:
"Lianjie, just listen to your brother Shunzi and collect the money quickly~"
After hearing this, Qu Lianjie stood up and stuffed the money directly into Ozawa's suit. He smiled at Qu Lianshun and his wife and said:
"Brother Shunzi, sister-in-law, this New Year's money will be used as lucky money for my children. Let's not go back and forth, otherwise I will be embarrassed to come again next time~"
Qi Hong took out the money from her son's arms and glanced at her husband, wondering whether she should receive the money or not.
When Qu Lianshun saw his wife asking for his opinion, he stood up with some embarrassment and said to Qu Lianshun:
"Lianjie, even if it's New Year's money, this is too much. It's almost as much as your sister-in-law's monthly salary!"
Qu Lianjie first stretched out his hand to tease Ozawa Yang in his mother's arms, then turned around and persuaded:
"Okay, Brother Shunzi, just accept it as soon as possible. I came to your house for dinner!"
When Qu Lianshun heard what Qu Lianjie said, he thought for a moment and nodded to his wife.
Qi Hong then put the money into her son's hand again, lowered her head and taught:
"Why don't you thank Uncle Lianjie quickly!"
Ozawa Hiroshi now has a concept of money. Looking at the wad of money in his hand, he knew that this red ticket can buy a lot of delicious food and fun toys, so he said very happily:
"Thank you, Uncle Lianjie!"
Qu Lianjie smiled when he heard this, stretched out his right finger and touched his face:
"Then do you want to kiss Uncle Lianjie~"
"Boo~" Ozawa obediently leaned over and hugged Qu Lianjie's neck and kissed him.
After chatting for a while, Qu Lianshun's wife took her son back to the house, presumably to discuss keeping the new year's money.
Outside the yard, Qu Lianjie waited for the mother and son to leave, then lightly punched Qu Lianshun on the shoulder and said jokingly:
"Brother Shunzi, you are so lucky. Your sister-in-law is very virtuous and beautiful at first glance. She also gave you such a lovely son like Zeyang!"
"Then look~" Qu Lianshun looked proud. This was one of the few things he could show off.
Afterwards, the two brothers chatted about interesting things from their childhood, and Qu Lianjie immediately suggested:
"Brother Shunzi, I don't have anything to do today. I'll call Erlong, Xiaowu and the others to my house. Let's have a drink together!"
"It just so happens that my dad has some good wine. Let him destroy it today!"
When Qu Lianshun heard Qu Lianjie's words, he was a little hesitant and did not agree immediately because he felt a little strange in his heart and didn't know why he had changed so much when he came back this time.
Because since Qu Lianjie left his hometown and went to Shanghai at the age of 12, he could still play with everyone when he first came back. Later, as time went by, he slowly became alienated from everyone.
Especially in recent years, even though it is not necessary to say hello to someone you meet on the street, the vague sense of superiority makes people feel particularly uncomfortable.
Qu Lianjie also noticed the hesitation on the face of his childhood friend, and felt in his heart that the "original body" had gone too far before. It was all because of his childhood, and he didn't ask for your help, so why did he act like he was rejecting others? The appearance outside.
So he took the initiative to explain:
"Brother Shunzi, I was ignorant a few years ago. I have been alienated from everyone since I went to Magic City. This time I came back and saw every plant and tree in my hometown. I recalled the happy times when I was a child and felt that I had done a lot of things in the past few years. It’s indeed wrong, and I want to apologize to everyone!”
Seeing that what he said didn't sound like lies, Qu Lianshun nodded:
"Okay, I'll call Erlong and the others right now, but I won't go to your house. I'll ask your sister-in-law to cook two delicious dishes later, and we'll have some drinks at my house!"
Qu Lianjie shook his head and did not agree:
"It's better not to bother sister-in-law. With the fifth master here, there are so many people coming to your house to pay New Year greetings, and we can't stop eating!"
"It's better to go to my house. It's cleaner there and we can relax. Besides, my dad's good wine will be in vain if he doesn't drink it!"
"That's okay~" Qu Lianshun felt that what Qu Lianjie said made sense. It was indeed a bit inconvenient for him to live at home.
Afterwards, the two men split into two groups, and Qu Lianshun went upstairs to report to his wife that they were going out for a drink.
Qu Lianjie returned to the living room, walked to his father who was chatting with the elders, and whispered in his ear:
"Dad, I plan to get together with Brother Shunzi, Erlong, and Xiaowu at our house. Give me your car keys and I'll get two bottles of wine~"
"Huh?" Qu Datou had a different look on his face. Although he knew that his son had changed a lot in the past two months, he didn't expect it to be so big.
When he went back to his hometown to celebrate the New Year, even if some of his childhood friends came to visit, he wouldn't even go. Why did he take the initiative to invite people to dinner this time?
Although he was a little confused, Qu Datou felt that it would be good for his son to change, so he handed the car keys to his son and said:
"Drink less~"
"Don't worry, we mainly just chat~" Qu Lianjie responded as he took the key.
Zheng Fen was sitting next to Qu Datou and heard the conversation between their father and son. She turned to her son and said:
"There are just some leftovers at home, so I'd better go back and make some for you!"
Qu Lianjie quickly refused:
"No, Mom, please stay here. I have cooked food in the car. Just cut it up. We are just chatting together~"
On the way home, Qu Lianjie passed by the supermarket in the village and bought some peanuts. When he got home, he took a few bottles of Maotai from his father's car.
After that, I went to the kitchen, cut some cooked food, heated up the leftover dishes from yesterday, and put them all on the table, making up eight dishes.
Just at this time, he heard the sound of someone opening the door. Qu Lianjie greeted him from the restaurant, and then saw Qu Erlong, who lived nearby, walking in from the door with some fruit in his hand.
Although the two are similar in age, he is a generation younger than Qu Lianjie, so when they meet, they call him:
"Uncle Lianjie, happy New Year~"
Before Qu Lianjie could say anything, Qu Lianshun also walked in with a few people, and they greeted each other.
Later, Qu Lianwu, who had a more out-of-touch personality, complained to Qu Erlong, who was the first to come in:
"I said Erlong, you should really look at your ears. No matter how we call you from behind, you won't look back~"
(End of chapter)
