The salty life in Life of Pi

Chapter 17 Thanks to you~
Lin Miaomiao looked at her father in shock
"No way, Comrade Lao Lin, you are not that kind of person. How can you approve of such a dark thing?"

Comrade Lao Lin was full of emotion as he touched Lin Miaomiao's short hair.
"It's because I can't get over it in my heart. You are like me in this respect, but society is like this. There will always be someone who can do what you can't do. The gap emerges from this back and forth. So, I am a little envious of Xiaoyu's ability."

After saying this, Lin Dawei also opened the door of his house. Wang Shengnan, who had been waiting for a long time, hurried over and hugged Lin Miaomiao.

"Oh, I'm finally back. Why do I have to take the bus? It's so tiring. Come on, wash your hands and eat."

As soon as Lin Miaomiao entered the room, she smelled the fragrance of food. She immediately put down her schoolbag and rushed into the bathroom. Lin Dawei slowly changed his shoes and talked to Wang Shengnan about what Lin Miaomiao had encountered at school this week.

Compared to Lin Dawei's focus on Wu Xianyu's question about the air conditioner, Wang Shengnan was more concerned about the truth or dare game. She asked Lin Dawei with a fake smile:
"Aren't you afraid that your daughter will fall in love too early?"

Lin Dawei looked at Wang Shengnan with an idiotic expression

"Lin Miaomiao herself doesn't believe what you said. They have become brothers."

"Really?"

Wang Shengnan's smile became a little weird, and Lin Dawei's back felt numb.
"Hey, what's that expression on your face? It's scary."

Putting away the expression on her face, Wang Shengnan returned to her natural smile
"You, don't understand women, huh."

Wang Shengnan was thinking about something and walked into the kitchen to serve food to the father and daughter.

Lin Dawei sat at the dining table thinking about Wang Shengnan's words, and couldn't help but feel puzzled.

On the other side, Wu Xianyu, who was walking home, did not go to the small restaurant for dinner this time. Instead, he saw a fruit seller on the roadside and bought some. He also watched a performance in front of a musical instrument store.

This is a newly opened music instrument store, and it seems that there are also teaching programs. At this time, someone is performing to show their abilities. Wu Xianyu watched for a while and felt that this person's voice was not as good as his own.

Before leaving, Wu Xianyu took a look at the guitar in the man's hand.
"Why don't you take some time to learn a musical instrument? Otherwise, you can't just rely on your looks to pick up girls in the future."

Thinking about his plan leisurely, Wu Xianyu walked towards the gate of the community. When he was looking around and preparing to cross the road, Wu Xianyu saw a familiar face not far away.

In a few seconds, Qian Sanyi rode past him on a bicycle like the wind. He was not slow, as if he was in a hurry, but his face showed that he was relaxed and a little distracted.

Seeing Qian Sanyi riding a bike past the entrance of the community, he took a few steps back and walked into the community. Wu Xianyu was eating an apple and was very curious. It had been a while since school was over. He rode a bike while he walked and even spent some time at the entrance of a musical instrument store. Even so, they both returned to the community at about the same time.

“There must be a secret here.”

Thinking this way, Wu Xianyu had no intention of exploring further. Why should he know so much? He was not the same kind of person as him.

After taking a shower and changing clothes, Wu Xianyu returned to the music store. The performance had already ended, and there were many people asking for advice. A man with long hair and a beard standing at the door saw Wu Xianyu and took the initiative to greet him.
"Handsome guy, do you want to come and see me? You look familiar to me. You were there during the performance just now, right?"

"Well, I just got home from school and changed my clothes, so I came to see you."

As he spoke, Wu Xianyu took the initiative to walk towards the musical instrument. The long-haired man followed him and introduced the instruments to Wu Xianyu.
"We have just opened. We have some common musical instruments. The ones displayed in the hall are just some of them. After all, this place is very expensive and we can't really display them. We also have some courses to ensure that novices can get started. I wonder what the handsome guy would like to see."

"Guitar Bar"

"Okay, let's go this way"

When they came to the guitar, the long-haired man introduced various guitars to Wu Xianyu. Looking at the guitars whose names he had never heard of, Wu Xianyu felt that they were a little unreliable, so he interrupted the man's introduction.
"Wait a minute, do you have any Yamaha here?"

Wu Xianyu was also a newbie, but he still knew the name Yamaha.

When the long-haired man heard Wu Xianyu asking for a brand name, he was startled, but he quickly adjusted himself, took out a booklet, and turned to one of the pages.

"We don't have it in stock in the store right now. If you're in a hurry, I can get it from the warehouse. It will be there in about an hour. This is a Yamaha teaching model. I'm not lying to you. The price on the official website is 1200, but it will take at least a month to get it. I'll sell it to you for 1500 and make money from your time. If you think it's okay, I'll have the warehouse deliver the goods now."

Wu Xianyu glanced at the long-haired man. This sales tactic was very familiar to him.
“Yes, I can pay now.”

The long-haired man was not ambiguous and made a phone call immediately. Not long after, he returned to Wu Xianyu.

"It is estimated to take 40 to 50 minutes to deliver. I will teach you the basics during this time."

When they were chatting just now, the long-haired man also knew that Wu Xianyu was a complete novice. Because he had to go to school, he didn't have much time to attend classes, so he was just playing around.

So while waiting for the guitar to arrive, Wu Xianyu followed the long-haired man and learned some basic knowledge using the display guitar in the store. These were things that could be found on the Internet, but Wu Xianyu was very satisfied.

By the time it was completely dark, Wu Xianyu's guitar was delivered and most people in the store had left. The long-haired man helped Wu Xianyu tune it and taught him some ways to maintain the guitar. In the end, Wu Xianyu spent 1500 plus 300, of which was for things to maintain the guitar.

Wu Xianyu knew that these things were probably not worth 300, but he also knew that the guitar didn't make them much money. Also, the long-haired man's service was very good, so he made the money, and Wu Xianyu was very happy.

After returning home, Wu Xianyu turned on his computer and directly found basic guitar tutorials on Bilibili, and learned it bit by bit.

. . . . . .

"boom"

Wu Xianyu paid the fare and got out of the taxi, looking at the sign in front of him.

“Qingqing Grilled Fish Restaurant, this is it”

Instead of staying at home playing guitar or going fishing, he went straight to the grilled fish restaurant that Lin Dawei told him about. In fact, Wu Xianyu didn't like eating fish very much, and he also didn't like eating lobsters, crabs, etc., but there was a reason. If he didn't have to deal with the fish and shrimp himself, the meat would be prepared for him. It's not that he didn't like to eat it, he was just too lazy to pick out the bones and peel the shells.

Walking into the grilled fish restaurant, Wu Xianyu ordered a grilled fish with green peppercorns and some vegetarian dishes. He sat on a chair and waited quietly for the grilled fish to be served. At this time, he found that the business in the restaurant was good. The private rooms were full and the small tables in the hall were almost full. He glanced at his mobile phone and it was not yet 12 o'clock.

This made Wu Xianyu even more excited, as the food in such a restaurant would surely be good.

Wu Xianyu didn't have to wait too long. He saw the staff carrying the baking tray walking towards him. Even from a distance, Wu Xianyu could already smell the fragrance and his mouth began to drool.

The staff put the fish down and were about to leave when Wu Xianyu called him.
"Please bring me two bottles of beer, cold ones, thank you." After saying that, Wu Xianyu picked up the chopsticks, picked up the meat from the fish belly and put it into his mouth. It was soft and delicate, with plenty of juice. At least it tasted better than what he made himself.

Wu Xianyu wanted a medium-spicy dish. At this time, he could already feel the pain feedback from the spicy stimulation. This feeling could not be stopped at all. After two bites of fish and a glass of beer, Wu Xianyu just felt that this day was so promising.

Just as Wu Xianyu was enjoying his meal, a voice came

"Oh, you really came to eat fish."

Looking up, Wu Xianyu also raised his eyebrows. He met an acquaintance.

"Isn't this classmate Lin Miaomiao? It's also thanks to you that we found such a delicious grilled fish restaurant."

While talking, Wu Xianyu drank the ice beer in the cup in one gulp, wiped the sweat off his face with a tissue, stood up and greeted the two people behind Lin Miaomiao.
"Hello, uncle and auntie. This is the first time we meet. You are more graceful and generous than I imagined. I said that Lin Miaomiao has such a good personality, so her parents must be extraordinary."

"No, no, Xiaoyu, you are really good at talking. This girl Lin Miaomiao must have caused you a lot of trouble."

Wang Shengnan couldn't close her mouth because of Wu Xianyu's praise. He knew his own daughter very well and was aware of how much truth and falsehood there were in his words.

"No, Auntie, let me tell you, Lin Miaomiao is the girl with the best personality I have ever met. I'm not the only one who says this, everyone I know says this. I also want to thank Lin Miaomiao for being willing to be my friend. After all, I'm a lazy person, and even making friends is passive."

Lin Miaomiao was watching in amazement. Seeing her daughter like this, Lin Dawei whispered
“See? This is called the art of language.”

"I saw it. I didn't expect this person's mouth could not only be poisonous but also sweet."

Wu Xianyu didn’t chat much with Lin Miaomiao’s family, after all, he had to eat. He returned to his seat. The encounter just now was indeed a bit beyond Wu Xianyu’s expectations, but it was not a big problem. The best way to deal with parents is to directly praise their children.

Wu Xianyu arrived early and finished eating soon. When paying the bill, Wu Xianyu brought another large bottle of Coke and told the front desk

"The family of three just now are my acquaintances. This bottle of drink is for them. Don't ask for too much when the time comes."

After all, Wu Xianyu is still a student, so it is not appropriate for him to help pay the bill. Their relationship is not that good, and it is not okay not to say hello after the meal. Bringing him a bottle of drink is the most appropriate thing to do.

The person at the front desk nodded in understanding and explained

"We use computers to settle the bills at the front desk, and the drinks will not be recorded on their tables."

Nodding, Wu Xianyu walked to Lin Miaomiao's table with a drink in his hand.

"Uncle and aunt, I will leave after I finish eating. This bottle of drink is my treat and I have already paid the bill."

After saying that, Wu Xianyu put down his drink and greeted Lin Miaomiao again.
"Okay, Sister Miao, I've given you this gift, so don't bully me when we get back to school."

After saying that, he left with a smile, leaving Lin Miaomiao there helpless and furious, constantly explaining to her parents that she did not bully Wu Xianyu, and that she was the one who was bullied. Lin Dawei and Wang Shengnan both knew that from the smile on Wu Xianyu's face just now, it could be seen that he was joking, but children are meant to play, aren't they?

The game was almost over, and Wang Shengnan started talking.
"Alright, alright, I know everything. Have your grilled fish. And this Coke was given to you by your classmate. I'll make an exception and let you drink it just once today. In the future, drink less of this kind of carbonated beverage. It's not good for your health."

"Thank you, Mom. I love you."

Lin Miaomiao had already guessed that the drink must be hers, but she still had to show her appreciation. Lin Dawei, who was standing by, said with a sour tone.

"Just thank mom, not dad. Also, this drink was given by Ren Xiaoyu, so you have to thank him."

"Thank him? I don't hold a grudge against him because I have a good temper."

Lin Miaomiao was obviously very reluctant to thank Wu Xianyu. She had been treated so badly, and she still wanted to thank him.

Wang Shengnan and Lin Dawei both had smiles on their faces. It was the first time they saw their daughters being so wary of someone. Lin Dawei took a bite of bean curd and said in a slightly serious tone.
"As for Xiao Yu, you can learn some social skills from him. You saw how he behaved just now. He said a few more words and made your mother and I happy. This is something you don't have."

Lin Miaomiao pouted and picked up a piece of fish and put it in her mouth. Wang Shengnan also picked up a piece of meat for Lin Dawei, interrupting him before he could say anything.

"The child is still young, it's too early to learn these things, let's talk about it later"

After dinner, Wu Xianyu returned home, played the guitar for a while, and prepared to go fishing again in the afternoon. Today was a sunny day with no clouds in the sky, so it would definitely not rain like last time.

Arriving at the same place as last time, not long after sitting down, a figure came over and handed Wu Xianyu a bottle of Pulse. It was the fisherman from last time.
"Little brother, the water I promised you last time, oh, there are more fish here recently, but there are no big ones. The biggest one is the one I dragged out of the water last time."

Wu Xianyu was sorting out his fishing gear and chatting casually. As the fishing line was cast out, Wu Xianyu sat on a chair and said to the fisherman next to him:
"It's good to have more. Big fish eat small fish. If there are more small fish, there will be more big fish soon."

"That's right. Okay, I won't bother you anymore. If you have anything to say, just let me know in the group or shout."

After saying that, the fisherman stood up, brushed off the dirt on his body and prepared to return to his seat.

The fisherman had just taken two steps when Wu Xianyu let out a soft "eh"

“This doesn’t feel right.”

With a little effort, Wu Xianyu reeled in the fishing line without any resistance. Even the fisherman who had taken two steps stopped. Once they got ashore, the two looked at the water shoes. Wu Xianyu's mouth twitched. What kind of anime plot is this?

The fisherman approached and fiddled with it, then laughed.
"This is the shoe of that guy from last time. He went into the water to retrieve his fishing rod, and his shoe got stuck in the mud. You fished it out."

"Take it, take it, I give in."

Wu Xianyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and asked the fisherman to help him take it away. The fisherman bared his teeth, took a photo of the shoes, and started a voice call on his phone.

When fishing, time passed quickly until it was completely dark. Wu Xianyu smacked his lips, feeling a little unwilling. He actually came up empty-handed today, except for the shoe he caught at the beginning.

(End of this chapter)