Several people arrived at the restaurant and sat down. Hua Min introduced: "Minglou is the most famous restaurant in Mingcheng. The food in it is excellent and tastes very good. The chef of this restaurant is a thoughtful person and can always make something delicious." Produce beautiful and delicious dishes.”
Lin Yan smiled and said: "It seems that you are a regular visitor here, so I'll let you be the host today."
Shui Sheng immediately said: "I agree."
Hong Ling and Yun Qing followed closely: "I agree."
The smile on Hua Min's face froze and she looked at Lin Yan in disbelief, "You're kidding, right?"
"No kidding, I'm serious." Lin Yan said seriously, "Hua Min, as a friend, don't you deserve to be treated to a meal?"
Hua Min gritted her teeth: "Do you have to go online like this? There is a long queue of people who want to treat you to dinner. It's a small honor that you can take a fancy to me."
"Haha. I'm teasing you. I'm just trying to scare you. I'm just treating you to a meal. You're such a big official and you don't have money to treat me."
Shuisheng smiled and joked: "Who doesn't know that Hua Min is short of money? Lin Yan, you don't understand the situation. Anyone who makes Hua Min spend money is cutting her flesh."
"So serious?" Lin Yan was surprised, "It's not that serious. It's just a meal. The most you can eat is one yuan. It's already as high as the sky."
"Really, there is a joke in this." Hong Ling added with a smile.
Hua Min's face turned red, "Be gentle, don't expose your background."
Lin Yan was even more curious, "Tell me, what happened?"
Yun Qing: "I want to know too."
Shuisheng looked at Hua Min with a smile, "Many people know about it, and they don't mind a few more people, right?"
Without waiting for Hua Min to respond, he continued: "We all know that Hua Min spends money lavishly, and her mother-in-law is very strict. She only leaves pocket money every month and takes away the rest. What does Hua Min want to buy? , all digging and digging."
"Who is digging Sosou? It's not like I don't have money and can't afford it. If I had money, I would do that." Hua Min retorted unconvinced.
"Once, a school teacher got married. As a colleague and leader, Hua Min usually has a good relationship, but she is not allowed to give gifts. As a result, there were many people there that day. Do you know what gift Hua Min gave?"
"Say it quickly." Lin Yan's curiosity could no longer be restrained.
With a smile in her eyes, Hong Ling answered: "An enlightenment book, euphemistically called, for the teacher's child to use in the future."
Shuisheng smiled and said: "At that time, book printing technology was already pretty good, and enlightenment books could be found everywhere in bookstores, and you could buy one for eight cents. The most outrageous thing is that the one Hua Min gave me was not bought, but It was dug out of the corner of the office.”
"Hahaha, Hua Min, I didn't expect you to be able to do such a thing." Lin Yan was overjoyed. "You are so embarrassed to show it. It's my wedding gift, and so many people are present. How can you be so embarrassed?"
Hua Min's face turned red, "It's not that I didn't have money. Money was tight at that time and I didn't have a penny. My grandma was the most strict. If I didn't have no choice, I wouldn't be like this."
Yun Qing had a smile in her eyes, "Have you brought any money today?"
Hua Min's expression changed and she said warily: "I have no money. You also know that my mother-in-law is in Mingcheng. If I dare to borrow money on credit, she will definitely deal with me and not give me pocket money for several months."
Lin Yan sympathized very much with Hua Min. She received a high salary, but unfortunately she couldn't get it. On the surface, the scenery is endless, but in fact, there is not a penny in the pocket. He is so big, and he still has to be stared at by the fragrance of flowers.
"Okay, I'll treat you to this meal. Don't worry, I won't cut your flesh."
Hua Min suddenly smiled and said, "It's settled, no regrets. I'll order first, some signature dishes."
Lin Yan: "... His face changed too quickly."
Several people couldn't help laughing.
The food came quickly. After taking a bite, Lin Yan nodded and praised: "It's really delicious. This braised pork is not greasy at all and melts in your mouth."
Hua Min: "That's Minglou's most famous sauce-roasted pork. It costs nine cents a dish. If it's not delicious, who would be willing to spend money."
While eating, Lin Yan suddenly said: "It will be more delicious if it is paired with fragrant rice."
Several people eating looked up at Lin Yan at the same time.
Hong Ling reacted the fastest: "Have you eaten rice?"
Lin Yan nodded: "Yes, there is rice sold in Ancheng. We brought some back this time, but unfortunately the quantity was too small and we didn't eat it. When we can grow rice ourselves, we will have rice to eat."
Hua Min was curious: "What does rice taste like? Is it better than flour?"
"The tastes are different and there is no comparison. Some people prefer pasta, and some people like rice. It's normal." Lin Yan sighed, "Do you know how rice is sold in Ancheng?"
Several people shook their heads honestly. They had never seen rice, they had only heard of it.
"The cheapest pound of rice costs five taels of silver, which is at least two yuan in our price."
"This is a sky-high price. Who dares to eat it? Every bite is worth money." Hua Min was stimulated, "People in Ancheng are really rich. Two yuan can buy two hundred kilograms of flour. You are not willing to eat such expensive rice."
Lin Yancan smiled, "Isn't this greedy? It would be a shame not to taste it after seeing it."
Shuisheng: "So many of you have eaten?"
Lin Yan nodded, "It's not easy for everyone to go out and eat alone. Gao Qiang bought twenty kilograms of rice, and we ate it all in one meal."
"It's so wasteful. It's not food at all. It's just a waste of money." Hua Min lamented, "One pound is so expensive, but you actually bought twenty pounds to eat."
Shui Sheng, Hong Ling and Yun Qing also changed their expressions. They were also people who had experienced strong winds and waves, and they were all frightened by the price of rice at this moment.
Seeing the various expressions on everyone's faces, Lin Yan also knew that the contrast was too obvious, "The prices in Ancheng are high, and not everyone can afford rice. Only the rich and powerful are eligible. People living at the bottom have a very hard life. Not only do they have to endure They were hungry, had no fixed place to live, were oppressed and exploited by the powerful class, were often beaten and scolded, and even died.”
Lin Yan described the current situation in Ancheng in a few words, and the people who were envious just now felt heavy immediately.
Shuisheng: "The system in Anseong is different from ours, and it is very difficult to change."
"Yes, our system is an alternative. In the outside world, Ancheng is the norm." Lin Yan had to break the surface, "When the Sun Alliance was established, our purpose was justice and equality. This was a response to the powerful class. The provocation has violated their interests, and there will definitely be a tough battle in the future."
As she spoke, she looked at Yun Qing expectantly, "The military is our confidence. Only the stronger the military is, can we move forward bravely to the outside world."
Yun Qing nodded and said solemnly: "I understand. Don't worry, as long as I'm here, I will never hold you back."
Shui Sheng: "We are still not strong enough, we have to work harder."
Lin Yan: "We must work hard from all aspects. What everyone does is important."
The moods of several people eating the meal were ups and downs, and everyone had their own thoughts.
