Shanhai Hot Pot Restaurant

In the brightly lit room, the sumptuous meals on the dining table are exuding a mouth-watering aroma, the heat is gradually rising, and the news broadcast is broadcasting on the seldom turned on TV, Ming Qian stands up and pours Coke into the cup, cheers The voice of la rang in my ears.

Ming's mother suddenly said: "We are going to reincarnate."

Mingqian's hand holding the Coke bottle trembled slightly. He looked at Ming's mother and Ming's father. Their expressions were very calm. They didn't come to discuss with Mingqian, they just made a decision and informed Mingqian before leaving.

"Why so...suddenly." Ming Qian's mind went blank, he was at a loss, he didn't know what to say at this moment.

On the contrary, Ming's mother said softly: "I didn't leave before, so I couldn't worry about you. I have discussed it with your father during this time. You are an adult now. It doesn't make much difference to you whether you have us or not..."

Ming Qian said anxiously: "How can there be no big difference!"

Ming's mother: "Mingqian!"

Ming Qian stopped talking, and fell silent with his head down. He sat back on the chair and tried to clear up his thoughts.

Mother Ming continued: "Now that you have a career, a family, and a life of your own, your father and I can rest assured. Reincarnation is not a terrible thing. We can't be ghosts by your side forever, right?"

"I'm not that..." Ming Qian raised his head suddenly.

He wants to say that he is not so selfish, and he doesn't want his parents to live for him.

But the moment the words came out, he froze.

If reincarnation is a good thing for parents, isn't his blocking it selfish?

He hopes that the whole family can be together, but people and ghosts go their separate ways. His parents have worked hard all their lives, so do they still have to stay by his side after becoming ghosts?

Ming Qian looked at Ming Mu, those clear eyes were no longer dazed, but full of reluctance.

"We don't know where we will be reincarnated in the next life." Ming's mother stood up, rubbed Ming Qian's hair, she said with a smile, "If there is a chance in the future, we may see you again, hey, I hope to be reincarnated somewhere Nice family, don't be like this life again."

Father Ming touched his nose and said, "Then you still met me in your life."

Mother Ming: "..."

You Jun said at this time: "I have already greeted the people in the underworld. You will be reborn in a harmonious family in your next life, and you will not lack clothes or clothes. If you want to go to a rich and powerful family, you can also say hello now." .”

Ming's father and Ming's mother looked at each other, and Ming's mother smiled and said: "It's enough for the family to be harmonious."

Today's meal is the last meal for the family, Ming Qian tried his best to look happy, but the smile he squeezed out was not sincere anyway, but this time he didn't know the pain of his parents when they had an accident.

Because he knows that parents can have a new and happy life if they leave this time.

You don't have to struggle in the dirt like you did in this life. After finally moving to a big city, something happened without two days of blessing.

"Maybe we won't be born more than ten years later in our next life." Ming's mother took a sip of Coca-Cola and said happily, "I don't know if I will be a boy or a girl in my next life."

Father Ming: "I still want to be a man, I'm used to it."

Ming's mother sneered and said: "Anyway, I don't want to have children in my next life. I will be a man in my next life. You can have children."

Father Ming: "..."

He really wanted to refute a few words, but dared not.

Neither of them said that they might not be a couple again in their next life.

In the evening, Ming's father and Ming's mother went to rest in the master bedroom, while Mingqian and Youjun went to the second bedroom. During this time, Yao lived in Yiyi's place. Whenever he went there, he had to play mahjong all night, so that he was always lacking in energy during the day. .

Ming Qian couldn't sleep, he kept turning over, and his whole body fell into unprecedented anxiety.

It was You Jun who hugged him around his waist and forced him into his arms, Ming Qian finally calmed down, his forehead rested on You Jun's collarbone, and his voice was very soft and muffled: "Say, my parents Will I have a better life in my next life?"

Youjun patted Mingqian on the back like coaxing a baby—he learned it from TV dramas, and said softly, "Yes."

Ming Qian, who was still worried just now, just heard You Jun say two words, and suddenly relaxed, he began to reflect on himself: "My parents have lived a very tiring life in their life. Their time was different from now, and reading is special. Difficulties, like my mother, she didn’t have the opportunity to go to school just because she was a girl, and she had to go to the factory to support her older brother’s education. After all the hard work, she bought a house here, but an accident happened.”

"Before their accident, I didn't let them worry about it. One day I bought a bicycle. When I was going downhill, I was so handsome that my hands were loose. As a result, I fell badly and almost broke my bones. At that time, their business I'm busy, and I have to go to the hospital every day to see me and take care of me."

Ming Qian's voice became smaller and smaller: "I only let them worry about it, I didn't let them enjoy the happiness."

"A while ago they were able to travel because of you. Without you, they would have become ghosts and would have to queue slowly in the underworld." The more Ming Qian said, the more he felt guilty that he had never paid anything for his parents. And self-blame nearly overwhelmed him.

Youjun has never seen Mingqian like this.

Mingqian usually looks carefree about any difficulties. No matter how busy or tired he is, he will never complain a single word. He always has a smile on his face. When people see him, their mood will change. good.

"They are having a good time." You Jun comforted, "I will get together with you every month, and the last time we went on a trip together, it was because they were doing well, and seeing that you were doing well, that they wanted to leave .”

Ming Qian: "...I understand the truth."

He understands what parents think about their children. If the child is not doing well, the parents will be reluctant to leave no matter what.

Only when the children are well, can they leave with peace of mind.

"It's just that we are separated this time, and we may never have a chance to meet again." Ming Qian closed his eyes.

Youjun gently kissed Mingqian's earlobe: "You still have me."

Ming Qian didn't speak, he didn't want to move in Youjun's arms, he wanted to prepare something for his parents, but he didn't know what to prepare.

He is a living person, and he can't send his parents to the underworld, so he can only say a few words before they leave.

He didn't even know what to say when he sent them off tomorrow.

In the master bedroom, Ming's father and Ming's mother did not "sleep". Ghosts don't need to rest and can keep their eyes open all day long. Therefore, the longer you are a ghost, the more you miss your days as a human.

"You speak with Mingqian in a better tone." Father Ming complained, "You didn't notice that when you called his name, his expression changed."

Mother Ming sighed, and said helplessly, "Then what do you think we should do? Since we have decided to leave, we have to harden our hearts, otherwise we won't be able to leave, and we can't be ghosts forever, right?"

Father Ming: "Then you have to tell your son well."

Ming's mother sneered: "Then why don't you say it? You only know to leave this difficult task to me?"

Father Ming ignored it and stopped talking.

After a long silence, Ming's mother continued: "He's grown up now, has a career, and has a lover by his side. Even if we're not around, he can live a good life. I'm afraid that the longer we stay, the less we want to leave. You can't be a ghost forever."

Father Ming finally said: "If I had known we would go quietly, I would be afraid of this kind of parting scene."

Mother Ming: "What are you afraid of? You are a ghost now, and you can't cry."

Ming's father was exposed to the fact that he was afraid of crying in front of his son, so he became angry from embarrassment: "I won't tell you, anyway, I can't tell you."

After the quarrel, the couple continued talking after a while: "It's a pity that You Jun is not a girl, they can't have children, otherwise I can still take care of my grandson."

Father Ming: "Come on, Mingqian was brought up by me back then, and it hurts even for you to breastfeed him."

Ming's mother was not angry either: "Babies also have teeth, but they didn't grow out, so it's no wonder it doesn't hurt."

They recalled for a while how Mingqian was when he was a child. At that time, his family was poor, but they still tried their best to provide Mingqian with a good life, at least they did not make Mingqian lack food and clothing. Later, Mingqian went to school, and life at home improved , They discussed for a long time, because Ming's mother was more skilled in business, they asked Ming's father to spend more time taking care of Mingqian.

Other people's family is a strict father and a loving mother, while Mingqian's family is a strict mother and a loving father.

"Mingqian is like me." Father Ming said proudly, "They are all people who can endure hardship."

Mother Ming: "Can't I suffer?"

Father Ming quickly said, "He looks like you, he's pretty."

Mother Ming snorted: "That's why you chased me back then, and you said you liked my unique soul, shit, what kind of soul can you tell when you meet me?"

Father Ming blushed a little: "Okay, okay, there's nothing to say about what happened so long ago."

"I said, can we still be together in the next life?" Mother Ming asked suddenly, her tone was much gentler, with a little worry.

Ming's father grabbed Ming's mother's hand, with a smile on his vicissitudes of life: "Well, I will marry you in the next life."

Ming's mother was awkward: "It's a good idea, I have to choose slowly in the next life."

They talked all night, it seemed that when it was time to say goodbye, they could say all the things they had kept in their stomachs before.

Sometimes they blame each other, sometimes they recall the beauty of their youth together, and sometimes they mention their dreams.

When Mingqian and Youjun woke up, they could still hear their parents arguing from the master bedroom. They were arguing over whose fault it was for the previous wrong investment. In the end, they were blushing and neck-deep, but Mingqian had prepared breakfast , knocked on the door, they died down.

The breakfast was prepared by Ming Qian himself, four bowls of noodles in clear soup, each with a poached egg.

The bottom layer of the noodles is hot green vegetables, and there are also pickles and beef sauce with a strong taste on the table.

"Mom and Dad, I've made up my mind." Ming Qian said after everyone was seated, "I was too emotional last night. It's a good thing for you to reincarnate. I was too selfish before."

Ming's mother and Ming's father looked at each other, both a little flustered.

Did they explain that Qian was selfish last night? !They don't mean that!

Before they could organize their words, Ming Qian continued, "I'm living a good life now, and I can be considered a happy family and a successful career."

He looked up, there seemed to be tears in his eyes, but there seemed to be no tears, but there was a smile on his face, the sun was shining on his face, and he said: "You don't have to worry about me."

If Ming's father was alive, he must have been weeping hard, but he was not, he could only sit there with a mouthful of noodles in his mouth, staring at Mingqian in a daze.

But Ming's mother tried to squeeze out a smile: "I never worried about you. I understand my son. He will live a good life after suffering and offending. When we leave, you two will live a good life and live a good life. "

Ming's mother babbled: "When two people live, both men and women will definitely encounter a lot of ups and downs, not in life, but in love. You may quarrel, you may bicker, but you have to learn to tolerate each other, and you have different tempers. When two people are together, there is a process of running-in and tolerance."

"Mom is someone who has been there. Mom told you that chicks always leave the nest. Whether it is a parent or a child, they will leave you one day. Only you and your lover will truly live a lifetime."

Ming's mother said seriously again: "If one day, one of you two changes your mind, don't lie to the other, so you can get together and break up."

This time Ming Qian didn't answer, but You Jun took Ming Qian's hand, he looked into Ming mother's eyes, his eyes were unprecedentedly deep and firm: "I will not change my heart."

He has lived alone for tens of thousands of years, and he has never been tempted before meeting Ming Qian, so how could he change his mind?

Ming's mother smiled and said, "That's good, I'd rather be worrying."

"Okay, stop talking about this, let's eat."

During the meal, Ming Qian told Ming's mother about his recent plans.

Mother Ming also gave her own advice: "Anyway, you have a long lifespan, so you can do whatever you want. Even if you fail, you will have a chance to make up for it. Didn't you say before that you wanted to open a private restaurant? Open it."

Ming Qian didn't expect Ming's mother to remember this.

Mother Ming: "The business of the hot pot restaurant is good now, so I don't need you very much. If you are bored, it would be good to open a private restaurant."

Ming Qian: "Wait for a while."

"What I want is to solve all the problems of the store, so that I don't have to worry about expanding the store and talk about the private restaurant later."

The hotpot restaurant really doesn't need Mingqian now. Whether it's cooking the bottom of the pot or making side dishes, there are employees who can do it, even better than him. Mingqian will only be surrounded by crowds when he goes to the restaurant now. Business gets in the way.

He originally thought that the popularity of the variety show would go down quickly after the show ended, but it has been more than a month, and the popularity is still there.

It is estimated that it will take longer than Ming Qian expected to die.

Mother Ming nodded: "It's good that you have your own plans."

Ming's father and Ming's mother are going to the underworld to reincarnate after breakfast, everything that needs to be said has been said during breakfast, Ming Qian can only ask You Jun to send them to reincarnation, he is a living person, even if his soul can leave his body, he is still a living soul , unable to enter the underworld.

Ming's father and mother didn't let him send it off, saying that they were worried that if Ming Qian sent it off, they would regret it halfway.

"Let's go." Mother Ming waved at Ming Qian, "Pay attention to the weather, and pay attention to hygiene when eating..."

She said another long series of words, and after she finished speaking, she looked at Ming Qian with infinite attachment, until Ming Qian disappeared in front of her eyes.

For parents, children are the greatest and most beautiful achievement in their life.

Youjun led them on the road to Huangquan and sent them on the road of reincarnation.

Seeing their reincarnation with their own eyes, the ghost messengers of the underworld all avoided Youjun, neither talking nor flattering, as if they didn't see Youjun.

Occasionally, a new ghost messenger passed by, and asked the senior curiously: "Who is that? Why do you avoid him?"

At this time, the senior would grab the junior by the ear and whisper, "You also have to hide, that is a divine beast, and it is not the same as us."

The new ghost half understood, but still obediently followed the senior.

You Jun returned to the human world only after Ming father and mother were reincarnated.

Ming Qian looked at You Jun who appeared in front of him again, with an unattractive smile on his face: "I just made an appointment with Boss Chen to talk about renting a shop, will you go with me or go to the shop? "

It is rare for You Jun to be considerate, knowing that Ming Qian wants to divert attention: "I'm going to the store."

Ming Qian: "Okay."

Boss Chen is the boss of the technology company on the second floor. He said it was a technology company, but it was actually an empty shell. Ming Qian didn't know exactly what it was doing. Before, Ming Qian had contact with Boss Chen when he was in contact with the owner of the hamburger restaurant. It's very ambiguous, sometimes he acts like he wants to rent out the shop, and sometimes he looks like he has no interest in renting out the shop.

So much so that when Ming Qian called Boss Chen just now, he didn't have any hope at all.

In the end, the other party actually agreed to meet, and the appointment was made this morning, and Ming Qian was about to take a car to the teahouse they had agreed upon.

As soon as his parents left, Mingqian urgently needed to do something to divert his attention. Originally, he wanted to clean up the house, but the house was clean and spotless. Later, he wanted to go to the store to find some work. , but thought about renting a shop, so he called Boss Chen.

Ming Qian didn't take the subway, but took a taxi directly to the teahouse. The other party arrived earlier than him. As soon as he entered the teahouse, the waiter took him to the private room. It seemed that the other party had greeted the waiter when he came.

As soon as he entered the private room, Ming Qian saw Boss Chen sitting on the sofa with a bitter face, as if he had just experienced something bad, and he was out of energy.

Boss Chen was also looking at Mingqian, and found that Mingqian was listless.

Two uninspired people sat opposite each other, holding teacups in their hands, talking about the situation of the store one after another.

Boss Chen: "Originally I didn't want to rent it out, but something happened at home..."

He let out a long sigh. He worked so hard, but in the end he developed his son into a character who was the boss of the sky and his second son. He failed in the exams and exams, and he was indispensable for fighting. Boss Chen only had this son, and he wanted to do it countless times. He tried to educate him, but he still couldn't do it. As a result, his son became more and more crooked. Recently, he picked up a new car and even hit someone while drunk driving.

It was not a single person that was hit, but a series of car accidents. Although no one was killed, more than a few were injured.

Several are still under observation in the intensive care unit.

His son will definitely be in prison, and the family must pay for the money.

Boss Chen couldn't hold back and told Ming Qian about this matter, and then sighed: "I didn't teach him well, and I am responsible for this matter. If this continues, I'm afraid that one day he will be shot. mortal sin."

"Originally, I didn't intend to rent the storefront to you. I thought about it for the past two days. I might as well rent it to you. The company will not open. The money in my hand is enough to start a small business. I can't make a fortune and I'm hungry." If I don’t die, I’ll just wait for that kid from my family to come out, he hasn’t been well-educated before, and I’ll educate him again.”

"He's about the same age as you..." Boss Chen raised his forehead and said, "Why are you like this, and he is like that..."

Boss Chen envied: "Your parents must never have worried about you."

The already stiff expression on Ming Qian's face became even stiffer now.

At this moment, Boss Chen remembered that he had heard people say that Mingqian's parents left early and were both killed in a shipwreck, so he hurriedly changed the topic: "You can make a price, as long as it is not outrageous, I will agree."

In the end, the two talked about the price. Boss Chen's shop is as big as two hamburger restaurants, but it is not as big as the fast food restaurant that Mingqian rented before, so Mingqian opened a price of 55, leaving [-] room for bargaining. .

As a result, Boss Chen did as he said, as long as it was not outrageous, he agreed, and he nodded without haggling.

After signing the contract and giving the money, the two of them didn't leave, they just sat in the private room and drank tea.

Boss Chen took out his cigarette case and asked Ming Qian, "Do you smoke?"

Ming Qian shook his head: "I don't smoke."

Boss Chen put the cigarette case back. He took a sip of tea and said in a heavy tone, "It's a good thing not to smoke. My son started smoking in the fifth grade of elementary school. Now his teeth are yellower than mine. He didn't learn well when he was young. I thought It's not a big deal, boy, it's all like that."

Mingqian has never raised a child, so he can't answer.

Boss Chen continued: "If my son was like you, then I would wake up from my dreams laughing, even if I was lying in a coffin, I would have to laugh again."

Ming Qian took a sip of tea in embarrassment.

Boss Chen also comforted Mingqian: "Your parents must be the same as me. Seeing that you have not taken a detour now, you are motivated, and you still have a career, you must feel at ease. When you grow up, don't take detours, and as for Jackie Chan or Phoenix, it's best to have that life, and you can't force it without that life."

Ming Qian was touched, and finally couldn't help but said: "Boss Chen, if one day you have to leave your son, under what circumstances do you think you will leave?"

Boss Chen: "What's there to think about? He can support himself, as long as he doesn't do bad things."

Boss Chen looked at Mingqian's face and thought of his own son's face again, and immediately became furious: "Anyway, my shop is rented out now, and the company is closed, so I'll just wait for him to come out!"

"He needed to play when he was young, and I will arrange for him when he comes out."

He said a lot, nothing more than regretting that he was too tolerant to his son in the past, or that he didn't worry about his son's education at all before, so he asked Ming Qian after he finished talking: "When you finish decorating the shop, do you want to rebuild the shop?" Is it open?"

"If you reopen the business, please say hello to me in advance, and I will send you a few flower baskets, and then take someone to rub it."

Ming Qian said in a daze: "Should we open it?"

He rented two more shops, which meant that he was the only shop on the second floor now.

Seems like it should be reopened.

His life should also enter a new stage.