The community wasn't large, but the square was bustling with activity. Perhaps it was because most of the residents were elderly and children. Since in this day and age, there were fewer and fewer young people interested in outdoor activities.
Most of the people living in this community were employees of the well-known state-owned Jingsha Steel Plant. After so many years, the seniors who contributed their youth to the industrial foundation of the republic had also aged. The community had become a large retirement home.
The young people in Hucheng often chose to live closer to the city center, or go to nearby Hongcheng or further cities to seek opportunities. Their children were often taken care of by their parents. Therefore, the empty nest elderly and the children left behind became a common phenomenon in this generation.
Of course, this was an off-topic topic.
It was hard to make a living outside the city. It was rare to find someone who could make a name for himself. Therefore, when they heard that Jiang Chen had built his own business in Wanghai and even bought a house there, it was no wonder that his parents were so happy.
The only thing that worried Jiang Chen's parents was the problem of their grandson.
Although Jiang Chen wasn't in a rush to get married so early, his parents were obviously not happy with his idea. Among his middle school classmates, a lot of their children were already old enough to buy soy sauce. Among them included the campus belle from his middle school, although she was now a little frail …
On the dance floor in the middle of the square, a few old people were playing with the sound system.
Jiang Chen walked past them and walked to the stone pavilion his mother mentioned.
…
"Checkmate! Haha. "Jiang Jianguo laughed out loud and slapped the chess piece in his hand onto the chessboard in high spirits.
The chess player sitting in front of him had his eyebrows furrowed. After a while, his eyebrows loosened and he sighed. "What a good move. I thought my two rooks could turn the tables, but I didn't expect the horse crossing the river to turn around and hit me with a rook."
"It was a narrow victory. It's getting late. If I don't go back now, my wife is going to ask me to go back for dinner." Jiang Jianguo waved his hand and humbly said.
"Sigh, Old Jiang is really lucky. His son had grown up. His chess skills had improved, and his body was much healthier than before. If my son could be half as successful as your son, I'm afraid I would wake up laughing even in my dreams. "Zhang Xingye sighed.
His son went to Hongcheng to work. His monthly salary, after paying off the mortgage, was barely enough to support the couple's expenses. Although it was close to Hucheng, he would only have time to go home during the New Year. The only thing that comforted him was his three-year-old grandson. Although it was a little mischievous, it was born fair and clean, and looked very likable.
"Old Zhang, don't sigh. Your grandson can already recite Tang poems, unlike the one in my family. He's already four years old, but he's still playing with blocks all day long. " Although it sounded like he was complaining, it could be seen from Yan Zhengwen's happy expression that he didn't hate his playful grandson.
"Speaking of which, Old Jiang, when are you going to let your son bring you a grandson?" Old Zhang joked with Jiang Jianguo.
Speaking of grandchildren, Jiang Jianguo looked a little helpless.
"Don't mention it. He's still a grandson. That brat didn't even get a wife. "
"That shouldn't be the case. Logically speaking, with Xiao Jiang's qualifications, matchmakers could form a long line in Hucheng if he were to be placed in Hucheng, since he already had a house and opened his own company. What are the women in the city thinking? "Old Yan touched his beard as he didn't understand.
The old people who didn't go online obviously didn't know that the Little Jiang they were talking about was not only affectionately called the nation's husband by female fans and followers on Weibo, but he was also rumored to have an ambiguous relationship with a female celebrity …
It was not an exaggeration to say that if Jiang Chen really posted on Weibo, there would be a long line of people begging to warm his bed, let alone matchmakers.
"Old Liu, who works in the property management department, his daughter doesn't seem to be married yet. She's also a university student who just graduated this year. Do you want me to help you? "Old Zhang probed.
"There's also Old Xia's daughter. She just graduated a year ago, and I heard that she's also in Wanghai City. I think she's working at a big company. I think it'll work if we get them together!" Chen Weidong, who just lost, also suggested for his old friend.
"Sigh! It's too early to talk about this now. "Old Jiang sighed.
"What's there to talk about? Isn't it going to be New Year soon? Your son is coming back this year, right? "Old Zhang said.
"Yeah, there are more men than women now. Didn't you hear the news? In 2020, there will be 20 million more men than women. It'll be difficult to get married then. "Old Yan, who wore glasses, was a technician at the steel factory. He loved to watch the news.
"Only 20 million, our population is already more than one billion." Old Zhang gave him a disdainful look.
"Stupid, the number of people who need to get married is less than two hundred million. Twenty million is equivalent to ten percent …"
Listening to his old friend's nonsense, Jiang Jianguo's face was also a bit worried. What if his son really couldn't find a wife? The house was already prepared, but he couldn't get a grandson. How could he be so wronged?
Jiang Jianguo calculated in his mind and knew this wouldn't work, so he immediately grabbed Old Zhang.
"How's Old Liu's daughter?"
"I've seen her. She's pretty," Old Zhang said cheerfully.
"Then you have to help me. It's not a good idea to wait for that kid to find her," Jiang Jianguo immediately said.
"Haha, Old Jiang can't sit still anymore. Okay! I, Zhang Xingye, will help! "
"And Xia Donghua's daughter, this …"
"I'll go talk to Old Xia. He's from our technology department, so it'll be easier if I go. Haha, Old Jiang, if this works out, we'll definitely have a drink. "Old Yan clapped and laughed.
"No problem, it's just a drink. If my kid really likes her, I'll treat you guys to ten drinks!" Old Jiang waved his hand generously.
"Then I'll have to bask in your glory. I didn't help at all, but I still get to drink." Old Chen laughed on the side.
"Eh? Isn't that Little Jiang? "The sharp-eyed Old Zhang stretched his neck.
Jiang Jianguo paused for a moment. He was just about to say that old man should learn from Old Yan and wear a pair of glasses, but when he turned around, he was stunned.
"Dad! I'm back. "Looking at the familiar figure, Jiang Chen's eyes trembled slightly, and his voice was mixed with emotion.
"Son, you brat! You finally want to come back? " Seeing his son, Jiang Jianguo's eyes were also a bit teary. Although his words were not forgiving, he hugged Jiang Chen's shoulder and patted him hard.
"Not bad, your body is strong. Good, good …" After saying a few good words, his voice started to choke.
He knew his old friend's prideful nature. If someone familiar saw him like this, he would be too embarrassed to leave the house to play chess for half a month. Therefore, the three old friends tactfully waved their hands and said their goodbyes.
"Old Jiang, it's time for my wife to come and urge me. I'll take my leave first."
"I'm almost done too. Haha, I haven't bought the braised food that my wife asked me to buy yet. I'll go first. I'll leave the chess with you."
"Haha, I'll go too. I won't disturb you two anymore."
"Uncle Wang, Uncle Liu, Uncle Yan, I'll visit another day," Jiang Chen said solemnly.
They were all workers at the steel factory. When Jiang Chen was a child, Jiang Jianguo often took him to visit the two elders.
"Haha, Little Jiang has grown up now. You still remember us old men …"
After some small talk, the three elders gradually walked away.
Although Jiang Jianguo had a lot to say to his son, his throat moved for a long time without saying a word.
How should he put it? Even a thousand words couldn't compare to seeing his son.
"Dad, mom asked me to call you back for dinner."
When he heard the word "dad," Jiang Jianguo instantly felt like a place in his heart was filled.
With a red neck, he laughed and patted his son's shoulder. He was so excited that he couldn't speak coherently.
"Good, good! Let's go home for dinner! "
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