At the third restaurant, Su Yourong ordered a few side dishes with great interest.
The characteristic of Gan cuisine is spicy, and this is a very authentic Gan cuisine restaurant. If it is not spicy enough, it will obviously not pass the test.
Zhou Yan has no objections. He has eaten at this Gan cuisine restaurant next to Wanshou Palace several times with his friends from the literary club. At first, it felt hot and spicy in his mouth, but the more he ate, the more he enjoyed it. , I don’t care if it’s spicy or not, as long as it’s delicious.
The decoration style of the restaurant is very last century, with newspapers, enamel cups, and checkered tablecloths. The reason why Lao San Biang is called Lao San Biang is also named after the bowls, plates, and cups in its tableware.
The old man wearing a hat and the quotations printed on the enamel cup are really period style.
Zhou Yan and Su Yourong were sitting in the corner of the restaurant. The location was very remote and no one would disturb them, so it was very secluded.
After ordering, the waiter also served Lao San’s signature dish, mung bean soup.
There are soft and elastic little balls in the mung bean soup, which tastes very refreshing when paired with the cold mung bean soup.
Mung bean soup is used to relieve fatigue before meals. At the turn of autumn and winter, mung bean soup has a sweet and cooling effect without being particularly iced. After Zhou Yan drank the mung bean soup, he only felt that his appetite was a little bigger.
"The food here is quite good, it's a time-honored restaurant, especially its spicy crab noodles, which are delicious, but the crab shell is a bit difficult to peel off."
Su Yourong said with a smile.
"Do you want me to peel it off for you later?" Zhou Yan asked.
"Okay." Su Yourong said without any politeness.
"It's a bit troublesome." Zhou Yan said.
When Su Yourong heard this, she knew that Zhou Yan was being polite just now. She snorted, "I don't care. Anyway, Zhou Yan, you told me to peel the crabs for me later."
"Okay, okay." Zhou Yan looked reluctant.
"I'm not happy if someone peels crabs for me." Su Yourong rolled her eyes at Zhou Yan and muttered.
When Su Yourong saw Zhou Yan finished drinking the mung bean soup, he also said hello: "Waiter, two more bowls of mung bean soup."
"OK, wait."
The waiter responded and left. He quickly brought two bowls of clear mung bean soup and took away the two empty bowls.
Because she was alone with Zhou Yan, Su Yourong was rarely interested in chatting with him. She wanted to say something else, but her phone rang.
After taking a look at the caller ID, Su Yourong frowned.
"I'll take a call."
Zhou Yan nodded.
Su Yourong picked up the phone and stood up, went to the corner behind the dining area, and answered the phone with her back on her back.
Zhou Yan looked at Su Yourong's look and knew it was probably a family member who called him.
And because they were not too far apart, Zhou Yan could vaguely hear Su Yourong's voice.
"I already told you that I'm not satisfied or dissatisfied, what else do you want?"
"I'll worry about it myself, please don't bother me with this matter anymore, okay? I'm really busy."
"Am I not proactive enough? What is he, rude? Yes, I am just rude. I've had enough, you know?"
"Stop talking, I'm having dinner with my friends."
"you are annoying."
Zhou Yan was eating the food. The braised pork in this restaurant was cooked in an earthen pot. The aroma was thoroughly locked in and the color was bright red. Zhou Yan picked up a piece of braised pork and put it into his mouth.
It tastes pretty good.
When Su Yourong came back, the corners of her eyes were red. She sat back in her seat, but compared to her cheerfulness just now, she was a little silent now.
Seeing Zhou Yan looking over, Su Yourong smiled apologetically: "Sorry, Zhou Yan, I made you laugh."
Zhou Yan guessed that he was urging Su Yourong to go on a blind date or something like that. He didn't ask any more questions and waved his hand, "It doesn't matter. Eat something and you will feel better."
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Su Yourong nodded, took a piece of braised pork and ate it in her mouth. She only felt a bit bitter. She chewed it casually for a few times before swallowing it. She wiped the grease at the corner of her mouth with a tissue and subconsciously glanced at the person eating the vegetables. Zhou Yan quickly looked away again, not knowing what he was thinking.
The dishes were served quickly, but Su Yourong obviously had no appetite.
She put down Kuaizi and asked, "Zhou Yan, are all parents the same? They take care of you from childhood to adulthood, from elementary school to high school, to college. After you graduate from college, you still have to take care of it. When you find a job, you still have to take care of it. Guan Dong Guanxi."
"That's okay for me. My parents haven't cared much about me since I was a child." Zhou Yan smiled.
Xu Xiujuan and Zhou Wenjun wanted to take care of it, but they had to have time. When they first got married, their parents had no money, owed a lot of debts to relatives, and couldn't do anything as individuals. Maybe their self-esteem was hurt at that time, so they thought about risking their lives. Make money, but sometimes, it’s really not just about making money.
Zhou Wenjun had a comrade whose mother was terminally ill and needed money urgently. Zhou Wenjun did not hesitate to spend his savings for many years. In the end, the comrade still owed a lot of debt to save his mother. Naturally, there was no way to repay Zhou Wenjun's loan to him. money.
After so many years, Zhou Yan also knew that his father had crossed out the names of his comrades in the ledger.
Xu Xiujuan just cried for a while and never mentioned the matter again. Zhou Yan knew that his mother understood Zhou Wenjun.
Money is not there when you need it, and it comes out when you don't need it. And when it comes out, some aunt you haven't heard from for a long time will show up, saying that your family needs to build a house, or your son is getting married, and you urgently need some money. Cure something.
Zhou Yan saw that Zhou Wenjun had lent a lot of money over the years, but few of them could really repay it on time.
The family has spent so many years living without adequate food and clothing. If the village had not allocated land, Xu Xiujuan would have built a house. Perhaps they would still be living in a rental house in the city center.
I won’t know Tang Tang and Aunt Tang either.
Zhou Yan still remembers his birthday when he was a child. In the KTV, he was dragged by his classmates to play games. When he returned to the box, Xu Xiujuan said bluntly, why didn't you bring Tang Tang to play with you? Zhou Yan and Tang Tang had never met at that time. Once or twice, I really didn't think much about Zhou Yan, the cute and cute little girl in others' eyes.
The first intersection between the two people may have been when Xu Xiujuan said "Why don't you bring Tang Tang?"
The little girl in the box with braids, thin and shy, might not have any interactions with her in the future.
After building a house, they became neighbors with Tangtang's family, and his parents gradually got into the habit of saving money, but they were still not very rich. They had a bunch of relatives, and it was wrong to be rich.
Zhou Yan still remembers the day when the old woman Xu Xiujuan died. One after another, the aunts were clamoring to separate the family, eager to take away everything in the locked safe, and even got angry.
If you don't reveal your wealth, no messy things will come to your door. Therefore, Zhou Yan has been keeping it a secret. He will wait until his career is completely stabilized before telling Xu Xiujuan and Zhou Wenjun.
Zhou Yan and Su Yourong talked about some of the shortcomings of their parents. Su Yourong was surprised when he heard that Zhou Yan's family was not very rich, "I thought I could raise such an outstanding son. Your family should be very wealthy."
"It's so prejudiced." Zhou Yan said.
Su Yourong smiled, "Actually, I envy you. My mother has taken care of me since I was a child. I still remember one time when I was playing outside, she called me in the morning, at noon, in the afternoon, and several times in the evening. He called me and wished me to go home right away. I’m working a little better now, but I still keep asking me to go on blind dates..."
Su Yourong couldn't continue talking, so she picked some vegetables and put them into the bowl.
Zhou Yan listened to Su Yourong's words silently and asked at this time: "Yourong, have you told your family about your work?"
Su Yourong shook her head and said softly: "No, I just said that I would work in Hongcheng so that I could take care of Xiao Han. I didn't say where I worked. Even though Xiao Han knew about it, I told her not to tell her family, otherwise she would be even more upset."
"What about you, Zhou Yan? Have you told your family about starting a business?" Su Yourong raised her head and looked at Zhou Yan with clear eyes.
ask.
"No, talking too much about some things will indeed cause a lot of trouble." Zhou Yan said helplessly.
Su Yourong nodded in agreement: "That's right."
After telling Zhou Yan what was on her mind, Su Yourong was obviously in a better mood and started to eat the food. She would also chat with Zhou Yan from time to time.
Su Yourong glanced at the spicy crab noodles and felt she had some appetite. She also wanted to pick up a crab leg, but suddenly there was a peeled crab leg in the bowl. The crab meat was intact and the shell had been peeled off.
Su Yourong looked at Zhou Yan and saw that he was wearing disposable gloves and there were peeled crab shells next to the bowl. Zhou Yan smiled nonchalantly and said, "I told you to peel the crabs for you."
Su Yourong was startled for a moment. She slowly lowered her head and looked at the golden crab meat in the bowl. She thought it must be delicious.
"I can do it myself..." Su Yourong said in a very low voice, and she didn't know whether she wanted Zhou Yan to hear it or not because she didn't want him to hear it.
Zhou Yan smiled and continued peeling crabs for Su Yourong.
Su Yourong ate in small bites and did not stop Zhou Yan from putting the crab meat into the bowl, but his face turned a little red unconsciously.
Her heart was beating fast. This meal seemed to be more than just eating, it was a new experience.
Su Yourong remembered that she could obviously stay natural when eating with Zhou Yan, but for some reason, her actions were a bit stiff and unnatural.
Zhou Yan didn't know what Su Yourong's heart had changed. He said to Su Yourong from the perspective of a friend: "Yourong, I think you can let Xiaohan convey your opinions to your mother and talk things over. What? Contradictions are not contradictions. Our parents sometimes have very simple ideas. The more you resist something, the more they think their approach is correct, because children are ignorant."
"Well..." Su Yourong found that her thoughts were a little confused at this time, but she still nodded: "I will."
Zhou Yan is right. She does lack communication with her parents. It may be a habit she has developed since she was a child. Even if she does the right thing, she will not argue with her parents, but will habitually resist and refuse. .
But she didn't want to discuss this issue anymore. Seeing that there were some noodles in the spicy crab soup, Su Yourong picked up an empty bowl and put some noodles in it. The crab meat was all on her side. Su Yourong also made a bolder one. With a sudden move, she took a piece of untouched crab meat in her bowl and put it into the bowl. Then she handed the bowl to Zhou Yan and said, "You can eat too, Zhou Yan."
Zhou Yan smiled. He didn't know why, but best friend Su's behavior was very annoying to him.
Zhou Yan ate the noodles and crab meat happily.
The meal was finished quickly, Su Yourong paid the bill, and soon walked out with Zhou Yan.
There are more people on the streets at night and the lights are colorful.
Vendors pushed carts and began to sell snacks on the streets without restraint.
Wanshou Palace has always been a famous snack street. Many tourists come here to check in when they come to Hongcheng, but now it is not as formal as it was in later generations.
The evening breeze was a bit intoxicating, especially the halo that stained the streets, like a bright yellow filter covering the streets. There were no vehicles on the road, and at most there were only tricycles. This was rare in a fast-moving city. A place to slow down.
Zhou Yan and Su Yourong were walking side by side in the alley. Su Yourong wrapped himself up, obviously feeling a little cold.
Zhou Yan took off his coat and put it on Su Yourong.
"Thank you." Su Yourong said politely.
Zhou Yan: "Do we still need to say thank you?"
Su Yourong pursed her lips and smiled: "No need?"
But she still put on Zhou Yan's coat naturally.
The coat smelled like Zhou Yan's, and Su Yourong found it quite pleasant, even a little reassuring.
With Zhou Yan, she really doesn't have to think about too many miscellaneous things. She can think randomly and not be occupied by worries.
Yes, there is only a sense of security.
Su Yourong wrapped Zhou Yan's clothes, the evening breeze was still blowing on her face, but she had never been so
Peace of mind.
It's just that subconsciously, he seems to be craving for more, and the distance between him and Zhou Yan is also getting closer unknowingly.
Sometimes shoulders bumped into each other, but neither of them said anything.
The night is very lively, but also very quiet, the silence belongs to two people, the street lights are bright yellow, and walking through the lively alleys, all you can hear is the clicking footsteps, a very bright smell.
"Zhou Yan, do you know? Before Xiao Han was born, I was actually very happy at home and had whatever I wanted. But after Xiao Han was born, I became a sister, and I also have to take on the so-called sister's responsibility. Set an example for my sister."
"In the eyes of outsiders, I am very smart, beautiful, and sensible, but no one knows that sometimes I really hate my parents."
"They started giving everything to my sister that was once mine."
"They are very kind to Xiaohan, but they are very strict with me. They decide what subjects I study in high school, which university I choose after graduation, and even the choice of major. They interfere in everything, over and over again. They say it's good for me, but I know that sometimes, it's just for their so-called face."
"Even blind dates."
"Maybe they have nothing wrong, and Xiaohan has nothing wrong with me, but I just don't want to... don't want to live my whole life according to their wishes."
"Introduce me to blind dates, and they will praise those people for how excellent they are, but always ignore their daughters' thoughts. If you have to force yourself to like someone, then what's the point."
In the quiet street, Su Yourong confided her thoughts. She looked at Zhou Yan, who was silently listening to her complaints, and smiled softly: "Zhou Yan, can I give you a hug?"
