Since 1983

Here she is, here she is, Zhang Guiqin has come to Baihua Hutong with full enthusiasm and determination to inspect the work (hou) work (gong)!

Early this morning, even the magpies were chirping on the old trees at the entrance of the alley under the sun.

Xu Fei came back from the train station with his old mother on his back. He first went to the neighborhood committee to get acquainted, after all, he had to live permanently, and then went to his yard.

Squeaky! As soon as the door opened, there were two crisp greetings:

Auntie!

Aunt!

Hey...

Zhang Guiqin felt a bright light in front of his eyes. The small courtyard was quiet and old. Under the emerald green gourd trellis, two big girls stood up, as if walking out of the painting.

She squinted at her son: You kid will enjoy... Ah bah, you kid is so worthless!

Zhang Li met before, let alone Xiao Xu, and after a few pleasantries, the two of them continued to sit there without being too obvious.

And my mother went into the main room to put her luggage, saw that the window was clean and spotless, she was quite satisfied, and asked: Don't you say there are Xiaoshen and his wife?

They came back at night. You didn't have a good meal on the train, so you just have to eat first. You will live in my room, and I will make do in the study.

Xu Fei led his mother into the kitchen, served a bowl of sorghum rice water with his own hands, and brought a plate of tofu, a bowl of egg sauce, and some seasonal vegetables.

Well, this is good!

Zhang Guiqin washed his hands and said with a smile: I'm really afraid that you'll have a lot of fish and meat. You don't know that the train is full of stinky feet. There is also a child...

Stop, stop!

Xu Fei stopped quickly, What Zhang Li wanted to do, I said you can't eat it, the whole home cooking is the best, so Xiao Xu bought a piece of tofu.

Oh, that's true. After all, I watched him grow up.

My mother picked up a radish sprout, dipped it in the sauce, stuffed it into her mouth, and took another mouthful of sorghum rice with a satisfied expression on her face.

She ate more than half of the bowl, and her stomach was full, and she asked, Do you usually cook with Zhang Li?

Well, neither will we.

If you don't know how to go to school, they are renting a house, and they are not working as a nanny for you. Are you embarrassed?

I do the dishes every time.

Oh, it's okay if the division of labor is clear.

Zhang Guiqin filled another bowl and said, Let your dad watch the wonton shop first, and when Rourou is trained, I'm going to hire her as the shopkeeper, so we can relax. And your clothing store, anyway, I don't understand, If you ask me to come over, I will come over to help you look at the door and so on.

You just register a name for me, and then take care of the accounts. Let's apply for a temporary residence permit in the past few days, and then register. I will start to be busy again later. You and those two girls will keep an eye on the decoration.

Are they doing you a favor or something?

It's a partnership, we got some hats and socks, and we'll sell them together.

oh.

Zhang Guiqin knew everything about money, no matter how close she was, she had to understand it.

She ate breakfast and went to the bathhouse to take a shower. She was quite tired from the train ride, so she took another nap.

In September, autumn is breezy, and the noon is not too hot or cold, which is the best time for sleeping. My mother was lying in the main room with the curtains slightly drawn. She slept soundly, and when she woke up she was full of energy. When she saw the clock, it was half past three.

Xiao Fei? Xiao Fei?

Zhang Guiqin yelled twice but nothing happened, went out to see the emptiness, only Zhang Li sat under the gourd stand and talked by herself.

Auntie, he has gone to work, and he will come back very late.

What about Xiaoxu?

She's gone to the store. It's over there in Xidan. I happen to be going to the Xidan vegetable market. Are you with me?

Okay, let's go!

Zhang Guiqin smiled, her son and Xiao Xu were not here, they were here specially to wait for her, so as not to wake up embarrassingly.

Ever since, Zhang Li took Aunt Zhang to Xidan... Hey, the two of them are still in the same family, do you think this is a bad luck?

I think the last time we met was when the old couple came to Beijing during the Spring Festival last year and had a quick meal. But this meeting is not busy, she sat in the back seat and looked at the girl carefully.

He is about the same height as Xiaoxu, with a slim but sensual body, wearing a white shirt, jeans, hair tied up, and a big butt.

Very soft, very soft, very stable.

Bike through Lingjing Hutong, and then go forward, you will arrive at the North Exit. The shop was in the northwest corner, and the wedding shop was bustling as usual, with customers coming in and out, and taking a look at the next door from time to time.

When Zhang Guiqin went in, it was full of dust, sawdust, and decoration materials everywhere. Five or six people were clanging and doing all sorts of busy work.

Chen Xiaoxu was also wearing jeans and a red shirt. He stood in the middle and commanded, This is a fitting room. Separate three of them. They must be taller than a person's head, otherwise they will be peeped. Do you understand?

I, I understand.

On the opposite side was a young man in shabby clothes, extremely nervous.

These carpenters and bricklayers are all from the same village in the suburbs, and the prices are cheap. They are low-educated and may not understand A Dream of Red Mansions, but at least they know that this is Lin Daiyu, a big star.

After Chen Xiaoxu gave instructions, he turned his head and said with a smile, Auntie woke up? I thought it would be night.

What you said, if your mother hears it, she will beat you up.

Zhang Guiqin knew her too well. Accompanied by Mr. Chen, he inspected the store and asked in surprise, You did it all?

We did it. Xiao Xu embraced Zhang Li.

Oh, it's not easy! I think when you are at home, you don't even go out for a day, so it's better to go out and have a break.

Zhang Guiqin sighed in his heart, turned around again, and asked, Where is the Xidan vegetable market?

It's just a short walk in, without crossing the road.

Oh, then you are busy, I will cook tonight and try my craft.

How can I do that? I'll go with you. Zhang Li said hurriedly.

I'm not an old lady, so I came here to enjoy my fortune? Listen to me, I'll go by myself.

Zhang Guiqin went out.

The two looked at each other and had to continue working.

The room was quite large, about 200 square meters, which gave Xu Fei enough room to design.

He really wanted that kind of sense of hierarchy, so he added a layer of steps. After finishing it, he would look through the door and have that kind of lofty and spacious style.

The store takes the boutique route, designs and sells by itself. The two girls generally decorate according to the pictures, and they are free to play in some details, which is already very handy.

After a while, Zhang Guiqin finished buying vegetables, looked at the door, and said, I will ride a car, you come back for dinner at night.

ah?

Zhang Li ran out quickly, but he had already left.

She scratched her head, this auntie is very thoughtful, Yazi who is not easy to coax.

…………

Night, small courtyard.

In the dining room, Wu Xiaodong and Shen Lin, who had been blocked for a long time, finally came online, and the six of them formed a table, all of which were Zhang Guiqin's handiwork.

Wu Xiaodong stood up holding the cup, and said, As Xu Fei's friend, let me say a few words. Today, my aunt came to inspect the work, and we are looking forward to it.

Teacher Xu never said anything about making friends. His affairs are our affairs, and his mother is our mother. We will not hesitate to say anything to you in the future. Come, let's replace wine with tea and toast my aunt.

Zhang Guiqin shook the cup and said with a smile: Actually, I can drink some, but I don't feel embarrassed if you don't drink.

Oh, you didn't say it earlier... Shen Lin, where is the bottle of wine you brought back?

This and this.

Shen Lin brought over a box, I went to Fengxiang to perform, and they gave it as a gift. I don't know what famous products it is.

Xifeng Wine? Not bad.

Xu Fei looked at it and remained skeptical, Mom, do you really drink?

It's okay to have a drink.

Then why don't you drink at home?

Your father is like a drunkard all day long, what am I going to drink?

When Zhang Guiqin was young, he traveled all over the world with the song and dance troupe, and also saw the world, and he became gentle when he was older.

As soon as he opened the wine, he stood up and said, Xu Fei is in the capital by himself, and he doesn't even have any relatives. He relies on friends like you for help. Let me toast you first.

As she said that, she poured it for Shen Lin first, and just as the bottom was thin, Shen Lin hurriedly called to stop.

Then came Chen Xiaoxu.

You girl is weak, so don't drink.

It's cold today, I'll drink something to warm you up.

Xiao Xu held the cup and took a thin layer.

Then pour it for Zhang Li, maybe he didn't grasp it well, and poured in a small half cup with a splash.

...

Zhang Li swallowed her saliva, but didn't say no to it.

Why pour so much for people?

Xu Fei picked up her wine and poured it into his cup, the leftovers were about the same as Chen Xiaoxu's.

Zhang Guiqin also lost a little, and then Xu Fei and Wu Xiaodong split equally.

when!

Several people touched each other, and the two gay men both drank half a glass, Zhang Guiqin did it, and then Shen Lin did it too.

Chen Xiaoxu took a sip, underestimated the alcohol content, and stuck out his tongue slightly.

Zhang Li doesn't drink well, it can be seen that Zhang Guiqin has done it, bit his lip and forced a big gulp, and immediately felt a pungency rolling in his stomach, and took a sip of tea to suppress it.

Seeing that she was fine, Xu Fei turned his head and asked, Are you still drinking?

It's too spicy!

Chen Xiaoxu flipped his hand and fell directly into it.

...

Zhang Guiqin saw it and said with a smile: Come, eat vegetables, eat vegetables!

A delicate dinner is carried out in a delicate atmosphere until the end.

After dinner, Xu Fei and Wu Xiaodong cleaned up in the kitchen. Aunt Zhang took the two girls, plus an invisible one, sitting in the yard chatting.

Before I came, your mother told me ten thousand times that you would lose a piece of meat. I said it was like my daughter, so don't worry.

Zhang Guiqin held Chen Xiaoxu's hand and said with a smile: It's not what I said, your mother is too stupid to turn around, and now she still wants you to go back.

Why are you going back? I was also reluctant to bear Xu Fei at first, but now that I think about it, it is only in the capital that I can develop greatly, especially if I am capable, so don't be bored in a small place.

You have been outstanding since you were young, so you are right.

She turned to the other side again, Well, let me call you Xiaoli, your family is from Sichuan?

Well, in Chengdu.

What do your parents do?

Working in the city hall.

It's a good family, no wonder it looks gentle at first glance. Listen to Xu Fei, are you good at drawing?

Not bad, not bad, since elementary school.

Is there any in the house, let me see.

Well……

Zhang Li had no choice but to enter the room, and offered a few ink paintings in embarrassment.

Holding it in his hand, Zhang Guiqin was very surprised, Although I don't really understand it, it's good if I can see it, and it feels right.

Her handwriting is also good, Huiwai is outstanding, hurry up and get some words to read.

Chen Xiaoxu drove away with a smile.

If you say it again, I'll use your words to read.

Zhang Li wanted to pinch her face, Xiao Xu quickly hid behind her aunt. Zhang Guiqin patted her and said with a smile: You are too skinny, you only call everyone a lady after looking at others.

I'm skinless.

No skin, you go to fight with Xu Fei, is there any little girl fighting?

That's a big deal!

...

Shen Lin simply went offline.

The night was deep, and Zhang Guiqin chatted with the two girls for a while, but she didn't know what to do, because the more she watched, the more she liked it.

In the hearts of parents, their children are the best, not to mention Xu Fei is really good.

So she has always had a high view of people. First of all, she should have a good character, and then she should have a good appearance and a good figure. If she can chat with her son, the two sides treat each other sincerely.

This condition is not low, right?

As a result, the old mother stared at it for a long time, but she couldn't tell.

(Think about the name of the store again, I want that kind of simple western style, such as Mansha, Elaine, Luolai and so on.)