Xiang Shichu submitted several manuscripts in succession. Two months later, she received the news that the first manuscript was accepted, and with it came a manuscript fee of more than 60 yuan. More than 60 yuan, it was Nowadays, an average worker in the city earns one month’s salary, which is not low.
After receiving the royalties, Xiang Shichu happily announced to the men in her family that, in order to celebrate, she decided to invite the two of them to a restaurant for dinner.
Ye Jin was surprised when he heard her say that the remittance was the fee for submitting a manuscript. Then he remembered that the matchmaker had told him that Xiang Shichu was in high school. At that time, he didn't take it to heart, but he didn't expect it. Now Xiang Shichu gave her this surprise.
When he saw Xiang Shichu's bright smile, his heart, which had always been calm, suddenly felt like it was hit hard by something. It jumped uncontrollably a few times. Sometimes a man is attracted to a woman, maybe because of her beauty. , it may also be because of her youth or even her family background.
But in Ye Jin's case, it's talent. Although he had done his duty to his wife named Xiang Shichu before, he didn't care much about her. But now, the shadow of his wife in the past began to become vivid and bright in his heart. Getting up made him interested in getting to know her.
"What manuscript did you write? Can you show it to me?" He didn't care about going to the restaurant to eat, but asked about Xiang Shichu's accepted manuscript.
Xiang Shichu said with a smile: "Write about how a little girl who came from a rural family that favored boys over her sons walked out of the mountain village through her own efforts and realized her ideals in life. You will naturally see it when it is published in the newspaper. Now, let us go first Let’s celebrate with a nice meal!”
Ye Jin had no choice but to follow what she said, and the child Xiang Nan was already dancing with excitement when he heard that he could eat well. He was more than ten months old and developed early. He could already speak one or two words. Now he heard As my sister said, she kept pointing her finger outside and shouted: "Go! Go!"
"Okay, let's go have a big dinner!" Xiang Shichu agreed, and the family of three walked outside.
After the opening up, many private restaurants have appeared in the county, ranging from cheap and affordable to expensive and luxurious... As long as you have money, there are all kinds of restaurants. However, with Xiang Shichu's small royalties, it is impossible to go to a luxury hotel. , but you can have a delicious meal at a cheap and affordable restaurant.
Xiang Shichu chose a seafood restaurant with a good reputation. The family of three were not allergic to seafood, so they were able to enjoy it.
Ye Jin seems to have never been picky about food, but in fact, if you observe carefully, you will find that he doesn't like to eat onions, garlic, and green peppers. Of course, if you do these, he will endure it. It's just that his brows are tightly furrowed.
Xiang Shichu thought that he was kind to her and her brother at least, so she would pay attention to cooking at home and put less things that he didn't like to eat. Even if onions and garlic had to be added, she would pick them out and eat them.
Therefore, when ordering, Xiang Shichu specifically explained Ye Jin's taboos to the waiter. Ye Jin felt mixed emotions when he heard what she had done for him. He reflected on whether he had been too indifferent to his wife in the past. Already?
Compared with Xiang Shichu's concern for himself, he suddenly felt that he was very irresponsible, so feeling guilty, he kept taking care of Xiang Shichu and Xiang Nan while eating, either picking fish bones for Xiang Nan or giving them to Xiang Nan. Shichu peels shrimp and crab shells very conscientiously and is a perfect husband.
Xiang Shichu was a little surprised by his sudden attentiveness, but thinking that he had always been a responsible and good person, he accepted his care with peace of mind.
After the meal, everyone enjoyed it very much. Even the child Xiang Nan had a bulging belly and a smile on his face.
Xiang Shichu hugged him, touched his belly, and asked him with a smile: "Xiang Nan, what is in your belly? Is it something delicious?"
Little Xiang Nan was tickled by her touch. He laughed and hugged his belly, struggling like a loach in Xiang Shichu's arms. Xiang Shichu could hardly hold him anymore. Fortunately, Ye Jin was beside him. She supported the two of them, and finally took Xiang Nan from her arms and said, "I'll hold him, he's too heavy."
Xiang Shichu burst out laughing. He pinched the flesh on Xiang Nan's face and said, "Little fat man, did you hear that? Your brother-in-law said you were too heavy. Is it because you ate too much just now? "
Child Xiang Nan suddenly looked at Ye Jin with an aggrieved look on his face, his eyes filled with moisture. Ye Jin froze and quickly comforted him: "It was my fault. You are very light, not heavy."
When Xiang Shichu saw him like this, he smiled even more happily. However, when the little fat man heard his brother-in-law's words, the grievance on his face suddenly disappeared and he turned into a smile. Xiang Shichu couldn't help laughing and said: "Little Xiang Nan, I didn't expect You still have the talent for acting.”
"No, no!" Child Xiang Nan retorted to his sister.
The family of three just wandered home, thinking that there was a funny child, so they laughed all the way. Ye Jin's usually cold face also had a faint smile. When he returned home, Jiang Rusong saw Ye Jin's smile, They couldn't help but be stunned.
"Hey, my family came back from outside so happily. Did something good happen to them?" Jiang Rusong asked ghostly.
Ye Jin did not continue to pretend that he did not exist this time. Instead, he smiled at him and replied with a little pride: "I received the royalties at the beginning of the year, and our family went to have a big dinner."
Jiang Rusong was startled. He just asked it casually. He didn't expect that something good would really happen to the Ye family, and - royalties? Feast?
"What's the royalties? Can Xiao Xiang write a manuscript?" Jiang Rusong looked at Xiang Shichu with a suspicious look on his face. Why had he never thought that Ye Jin's wife had such talent before? Doesn’t she only do housework and take care of the children at home?
"Of course she can. She has received the royalties, could it be fake?" Ye Jin's voice was very calm when he spoke, but Jiang Rusong sensed his showoff from his look and tone, which made Jiang Rusong feel confused. , I couldn’t get up or down in one breath, I was so frustrated.
However, Ye Jin refused to let him go and continued: "I will show it to you after it is published in the newspaper."
Xiang Shichu listened to Ye Jin's words and looked at Jiang Rusong's expression as if he had eaten shit. He just wanted to laugh. Unexpectedly, Ye Jin would choke Jiang Rusong until he could not speak. Jiang Rusong must have often provoked him before. I'm tired of this, so I want to take revenge this time.
"Brother Jiang, I heard that you are also a cultural person. After the newspaper is published, you can give me your opinions after reading it so that I can continue to work hard. The royalties collected this time are only enough for our family to have a seafood meal. I will I still want to have a big meal." Xiang Shichu stabbed Jiang Rusong in the heart with a smile.
