At the beginning of summer, Tangyuan thought it was just a few snacks.

Who knew grandma could name more than a dozen of them in one breath.

The small book I took out contained more than 20 pages of densely written recipes and ingredients for each snack.

Soybean paste, osmanthus honey, pickled dates, spicy bean chunks...

There are many things that Xia Chutang has heard of for the first time.

"Grandma, aren't you a child of a landlord? How come you make so many things?" Xia Chutang asked curiously.

At the mention of this, the old lady chuckled.

"I'm not interested in reading, but I am interested in eating."

"You don't know, I used to tinker in the kitchen when I had nothing to do. Every time I made something new, I would get a silver dollar for my dad to try!"

"Our cook is envious of me. He only earns three silver dollars a month. I can earn seven or eight dollars a month."

When the old lady talked about this, her face was filled with happiness.

No wonder people say that a happy childhood can heal a lifetime.

Although Aunt Zhao has been in poverty all her life, she has been able to live a tenacious and optimistic life because of her childhood happiness.

Seeing the old lady smiling so hard that her wrinkles relaxed, Xia Chutang felt a little bit more envious in her heart.

"Grandma, I have these snacks and recipes. If anyone wants them, I will sell them, okay?" Xia Chutang asked for her grandmother's opinion.

Aunt Zhao naturally had no objection, "Just do what you want. It's okay if we can't sell it. Let's finish the business of pickled spicy seeds first."

"to make!"

Xia Chutang put the snack book into her pocket and said coquettishly, "Grandma, I have to go out tonight, and I may come back a little late."

The old lady was stunned for a moment, then scowled and criticized: "What did your mother say when she left? She told you to study hard. Are you going to go out to play now?"

"It's our classmate's birthday."

Xia Chutang started to make up lies: "She's the girl who lent my mother a backpack. When people asked me to come over for dinner, I agreed."

"Then what time will you be back?"

When the old lady heard that it was the person who was helping, her tone relaxed: "It's too late and it's not safe."

"I'll try to come back as soon as possible."

Xia Chutang sat next to the old lady, hugged her arm, and said obediently: "If it's too late, I'll ask her parents to send me back. Anyway, they are here."

Aunt Zhao felt relieved when she heard that her parents were there.

"Okay, if you come back late, ask your classmates' parents to call me."

"No problem!" Xia Chutang breathed a long sigh of relief.

At around 5 o'clock in the afternoon, Xia Chutang and her grandma had dinner together and then went out.

As soon as he walked out of the family courtyard, he met Lu Chengyuan who was returning from get off work.

His tall figure blocked the afterglow of the setting sun, and his white shirt smelled faintly of disinfectant, giving him a natural sense of oppression.

"Doctor Lu, are you off work?" Xia Chutang said hello naturally.

Lu Chengyuan frowned slightly when he saw the girl's dress: "Where are you going?"

Light blue jeans for girls.

Her slender legs were decorated to be exceptionally straight, including the clear outline of her waistline.

This outfit made Lu Chengyuan frown.

"I'm going to a friend's birthday party."

Xia Chutang felt like she was being scrutinized by her parents, so she subconsciously pulled up the zipper of her sportswear.

She was going to play in black and gold tonight. She wore a black suspender belt with these straight jeans.

Before going out, she put on a loose sportswear.

Otherwise, my grandma might have broken my leg before I even left the house.

Lu Chengyuan responded and asked: "When will you be back? Do you need me to pick you up?"

"Need not."

The girl quickly waved her hand, "I don't know what time I'll be back. So what...I'm leaving first. See you later, Dr. Lu."

After saying that, Xia Chutang avoided the tall man and ran all the way to the station.

After saying "don't hurt your family" to Lu Chengyuan last time.

This was the first time the two met face to face.

Xia Chutang didn't know what was going on, and her palms were sweating nervously.

She felt that the coercion exuded by Lu Chengyuan was more paternal than her real parent.

It wasn't until I got on the bus that my tense nerves relaxed.

Lu Chengyuan watched the girl get into the car, then turned and entered the community.

As soon as he entered the house, several messages came in from the pager in his pocket.

\u0027Black Gold opens tonight, be sure to come. Song Xu. '

After taking a look, Lu Chengyuan stood up, picked up the phone and called back.

……

Xia Chutang was in no hurry to go to Black Gold after getting off the bus.

I found a gift shop near the station and wrapped the gift for Xu Cang.

I also wrote a blessing card and put it in it.

Watch the girl write 'Happy birthday Xu Cang' on the card. Your friend: Xia Chutang'.

"Sister, did you write it wrong?" the landlady asked.

"Huh? No."

The landlady smiled and teased: "Should this friend of yours be written as his girlfriend?"

"No, they are just friends." Xia Chutang denied with a smile.

"Tsk, tsk, young people are really rich now."

The landlady didn't ask any more questions, and quickly took out a pile of gift papers for the girl to choose from. Looking at the box in her hand, she sighed: "These are Sony headphones. They are several hundred bigger!"

Xia Chutang chose a piece of light blue wrapping paper and didn't say much.

Xu Cang saved her and her mother last time, so she should have been grateful.

It's just that she didn't have much money at that time, and she was busy with her studies, which delayed her gratitude.

Taking advantage of this birthday, Xia Chutang also had some money on hand, so it was just the right time to express her gratitude.

After wrapping the gift, Xia Chutang went to the nearby public toilet again, took out the cosmetic bag from the space, and headed to Heijin.

Black gold and red ribbons were everywhere, and dozens of flower baskets were placed at the door.

The security guards all wore black suits, sunglasses, shiny leather shoes, and a pair of white gloves, making them look very imposing.

As soon as I walked to the door, an old woman was holding a cardboard box and wanted to enter Heijin, but was stopped by the security guard.

It sounded like the old lady wanted to go in to collect the wine bottles and cartons, but the security guard wouldn't let her in.

Xia Chutang didn't intend to pay attention.

He walked to the door and handed Cheng Dehai's business card: "I'm a makeup artist. I've made an appointment with Mr. Cheng."

The security guard did not let him go immediately. After verifying with the intercom, he made a "please" gesture to Xia Chutang to let him go.

"Girl! Just do your best."

The old woman suddenly grabbed the girl's arm and begged: "Take me in too? I won't run around, just wait to get the cartons and wine bottles."

Xia Chutang looked at the old man and looked at the security guard: "Excuse me, can she go in with me?"

"No."

The security guard's answer was precise: "If you bring me in and anything happens, you will be responsible."

Xia Chutang nodded to express understanding.

He turned to look at the old woman and said kindly: "Grandma, how much do you want those cartons of wine bottles to sell for?"

"Can be sold..."

The old woman counted on her fingers: "It can probably be sold for a hundred and eighty yuan!"

"Here's one hundred dollars, take it."

Xia Chutang took out a hundred yuan note from her pocket, put it into the old woman's hand, and smiled: "This is just like collecting the cardboard boxes and wine bottles. Go home quickly."

The old lady seemed not to have expected this. She was stunned and thanked: "Then...thank you, girl. You are such a good person."

The old man dragged the carton and left slowly, tremblingly.

The security guard couldn't stand it and said, "Girl, why did you give her so much money? Even if you collect all the cartons in the store, it shouldn't be more than a hundred yuan."

"It's not easy for the elderly either."

Xia Chutang smiled gently and entered Black Gold carrying her cosmetic bag.

Looking at the beautiful figure of the girl, the security guard praised: "What a kind and beautiful girl."

Hearing the praise for herself, Xia Chutang curled her lips in self-mockery.

She doesn't have that much spare money to go around giving people.

The old woman just now was a little weird.

The cardboard box he was dragging in his hand was brand new. Although he was dressed in tatters, his hair was clean and tidy and he was in good spirits.

A pair of eyes showed a bit of sharpness and shrewdness. When Xia Chutang gave the money, he deliberately touched the old man's hand. It was soft, delicate and well-maintained. There was not even a callus on the palm.

Could this be a rag collector?

After encountering a strange beggar in the morning, Xia Chutang observed the old woman more and finally came to the conclusion that she was definitely not an old man who made a living by scavenging.

However, since she has enough food and clothing, why does she pretend to be tattered?

Moreover, it happened to appear at the beginning of summer when sugar enters black gold! ?

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