Chen Jianfang is forty-five years old and currently runs his own hotel in Jingzhou City. A few years ago, when he was still running a restaurant in Pingzhou, he and Xu Yun's father were classmates, so the two families usually had close contact.
When an old classmate died unexpectedly, he did his best to help his family.
In a way, Xu Yun was just like his godson.
Now that his godson has achieved such excellent results in the college entrance examination, he will definitely come over to congratulate him in person.
As soon as he parked the car and took out the gifts from the trunk, he saw Xu Yun and Wang Chunfang coming to greet them. He turned around and said, "Sister-in-law, why are you and Xiao Yun both out?"
"Are there many guests inside?"
"There are two uncles, Xiao Yun, greeting them inside. It's okay." Wang Chunfang explained the situation with a smile.
Xu Yun stretched out his hand to take the thing and said with a cute face: "Uncle Chen."
He is very grateful to his father, a classmate, who not only allowed him to enter the city's No. 3 Middle School from the county high school, but also helped his family through difficulties when his father passed away.
Otherwise, whether the mother can survive until today is a question.
He didn't dare to think about it.
So he was very touched when he learned that Chen Jianfang came specially from Jingzhou City to attend his college entrance banquet today.
"I saw your interview video online, and this performance shocked me."
"I believe your father's spirit in heaven would be very happy if he knew your college entrance examination results." Chen Jianfang turned his attention to Xu Yun, freed his hand and patted his shoulder forcefully a few times, his face full of relief.
Then something suddenly occurred to him, and he quickly took out a thin red envelope from his arms and stuffed it into Xu Yun's hand.
"This is a red envelope given by your Uncle Chen. When you go to college, you can use it as living expenses and take good care of yourself."
"No, no, no."
Xu Yun had already experienced Chen Jianfang's generosity. Faced with this tough attitude that left people speechless, he had no choice but to accept the red envelope.
"Thank you, Uncle Chen."
After saying that, they no longer stayed outside and chatted about home affairs while walking home.
"By the way, Jianfang, how is Shihe doing lately?"
Hearing this, Chen Jianfang looked at Wang Chunfang and said, "I don't know what this girl Xiaohe is thinking. She insists on staying in school during the summer vacation to prepare for the postgraduate entrance examination. What else can her mother and I do besides support her." From the look of embarrassment on her face, I'm afraid I have a lot of headaches over this matter.
Xu Yun couldn't help but become active while listening to the conversation between his mother and Chen Jianfang.
Chen Jianfang has an only daughter, who is currently in her third year at the School of Business Administration at Jingzhou University.
When he was a child, he went to Uncle Chen's restaurant to play, and Chen Shihe looked after him most of the time. She was the kind of gentle and attentive big sister next door.
Originally, he thought that Chen Shihe would start an internship in his senior year, and he would not see him much in school. He never thought that Chen Shihe would decide to take the postgraduate entrance examination to continue his studies.
This made him look forward to college life.
But before he could complete the picture in his mind, Chen Jianfang's question rang in his ears again.
"Xiao Yun."
"I still don't know which university you are going to apply for. Have you filled out the application form?"
Xu Yun nodded: "I've filled it out."
"Jingzhou University promised me a full-year scholarship and a postgraduate placement, so I agreed."
"Qinghua University and Imperial University have also contacted me, but Imperial University is too far away from home, so I don't really want to go."
"It's not bad to stay in Jingzhou. When school starts, I can let Xiaohe take care of you. If you don't want to be at school, you can stay in my hotel anytime." After hearing Xu Yun's decision, the smile on Chen Jianfang's face seemed to grow wider. Then he expressed to Xu Yun: "If Shihe knew that you had become her junior, I would probably be very happy."
Hearing these words, Xu Yun's thoughts seemed to go back to three years ago.
Chen Shihe had just been admitted to Jingzhou University that year. In order to encourage him, he said that he hoped to see him at Jingzhou University in the future.
He was naturally full of fighting spirit at that time.
Unexpectedly, something unexpected happened at home as soon as he entered high school.
But in the end, this promise was fulfilled.
Although Chen Jianfang is the owner of a hotel, he is very low-key and kind to others. His gray attire in the style of a veteran did not attract any attention from the villagers after he entered the crowd.
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at noon.
Start the meal.
Because this college entrance banquet was held at home, there were thirty tables set up in the living room, yard and outside, making it look very lively.
During this period, Xu Yun not only took his cousin to the principal and teacher's table to say hello and become familiar with each other, but also toasted to the elders in the village under the guidance of his two uncles to express his gratitude for their daily care.
Putting aside other happy events or white events, when faced with a toast from the host’s family, one would usually hide away whenever possible.
After all, it is an old tradition.
But when I came to Xu Yun's place, I drank very happily.
Mainly, if this was the case in ancient times, it would be equivalent to toasting the champion, so there is no reason not to drink it.
The banquet lasted until two o'clock.
When Xu Yun returned from seeing off Sun Xueliang, Su Yushan and other teachers, as well as Li Hui and the others, the yard suddenly became deserted, with only the mobile restaurant workers who had gone to the countryside to collect leftovers and clean up the garbage.
At this time, Chen Jianfang walked out of the main room and asked Xu Yun seriously: "Xiao Yun, what are your plans for the summer vacation?"
"Why don't you come to Jingzhou for a few days to get familiar with the environment here in advance."
Facing Chen Jianfang's invitation, Xu Yun felt a little moved. After thinking for a while, he answered: "I do plan to go to Jingzhou in advance, but mainly to facilitate learning new knowledge. There are still about two months until the start of school. It’s such a waste of time at home.”
Xu Yun is very aware of his current situation. Whether it is a computer configuration or an advanced mission, it is definitely more convenient to go to a big city like Jingzhou.
Taking advantage of the summer vacation to settle down in Jingzhou City, it will be a seamless connection with the start of school.
"Okay, then when the time comes, you can stay at home or in a hotel." Chen Jianfang said.
But Xu Yun shook his head at this: "I will definitely visit Uncle Chen and Aunt Chen when I get to Jingzhou, but I plan to rent a house myself where I live."
Chen Jianfang obviously understood Xu Yun's character. After meeting the firm look in his eyes, he finally stopped forcing himself.
"You think about it yourself. I'll ask Shihe to pick you up when you arrive."
After the two of them talked, the aunt's family walked out of it, preparing to go back as soon as possible.
"Cousin, we are going back."
"Xiao Yun, go see your aunt off." Wang Chunfang, who was busy packing her things, stopped temporarily and shouted to her son.
Xu Yun: "I know, Mom."
When Xu Yun sent his aunt and her family outside, Wang Chunfang put down what she was holding, walked up to Chen Jianfang and said, "Jianfang, my sister-in-law doesn't want anything from you. I just hope that you can help me more after Xiao Yun goes to Jingzhou." With him, I feel at ease at home."
Seeing Wang Chunfang suddenly become so solemn, Chen Jianfang was caught off guard.
He was stunned for two seconds before he remembered to answer: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I have always treated Xiaoyun as my son, and I will definitely take good care of him."
