Wanyuan Neighborhood.
Li Chengyuan opened the door.
When he saw Shen Qian, Li Chengyuan was a little nervous.
He stuttered a few words. Cao Fang came out of the kitchen and Shen Qian went into the kitchen to help. Li Chengyuan finally relaxed.
Li Dong waited for Shen Qian to enter the kitchen before he said with a smile, "Dad, why are you more nervous than Shen Qian?"
Li Chengyuan glanced at him, took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a puff. After a while, he said, "Why am I nervous? You should be careful."
Old Li would not admit that he was nervous in front of his son. He put on a stern face and acted like a father.
Li Dong held back his laughter and nodded quickly. "I know, I know. By the way, Dad, how's business these days?"
Li Dong changed the topic, and Li Chengyuan did not say much.
Hearing his son ask about business, Li Chengyuan was in a good mood. "It's okay. Although the snow is heavy, many people are not at home now. The restaurant business is better than usual."
"It seems that you have made a lot of money. Dad, how much money have you saved?"
Li Chengyuan glanced at the kitchen nervously. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he was relieved and denied, "What are you talking about? Why would I save money? Don't talk nonsense in front of your mother. Your mother is in menopause now, and she nags all day long. If this is heard, it will cause a big scene. "
Li Dong could not help but laugh. He stopped joking with his father.
As for whether Old Li had saved money, there was no need to ask.
As a man, he was used to being controlled by his wife. He would not feel at ease if he did not save some money.
Now the Li family was actually living a good life. Even if Li Dong did not give money, it was not a problem for the couple to earn two or three hundred thousand a year from the fishing farm.
Their own shop did not need rent. In fact, it would only be more.
As for who Old Li gave his money to, Li Dong did not ask. It was likely that it would be his in the end.
His parents had been together for a lifetime. Although they usually quarreled with each other, their relationship was actually very good.
The couple was inseparable all day long. Old Li didn't have the chance to do anything else even if he wanted to.
Li Dong was not worried that he would suddenly have a younger brother or sister in the future. If his father could really do such a thing, even Li Dong would have to admire him.
…
While the father and son were chatting, the people in the kitchen were also chatting.
Cao Fang secretly looked at Shen Qian for a while. Seeing that Shen Qian was picking vegetables so well, she couldn't help but ask, "Little Shen, do you usually cook at home?"
Shen Qian quickly smiled and said, "I don't do it often. It's mainly because my father used to like cooking at home. I usually help him when I'm free."
As soon as she heard Shen Qian mention her father, Cao Fang immediately felt deep veneration.
Du Anmin used to be the most powerful person in Jiangbei. Of course, she only found out about this later.
Cao Fang always thought that the Governor was the most powerful person. It was only when Lin Meng and the rest chatted that Cao Fang found out that it was not the Governor but the Secretary who was the most powerful.
In Cao Fang's opinion, the most powerful person in Jiangbei must be talking about national affairs.
She didn't expect that Du Anmin would actually cook by himself. This was something that Cao Fang didn't expect.
Cao Fang felt that she had learned something new. She didn't dare to ask further. She smiled and said, "Little Shen, I heard that Secretary Du went to the capital?"
Shen Qian hurriedly said, "Yes. He left in November."
"Sigh, we didn't know about this at that time. Now that we know, we should send him off. I heard that when an official passes away, we should send umbrellas to the people …"
Shen Qian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She didn't dare to answer.
Fortunately, Cao Fang quickly changed the topic and continued, "How is Secretary Du's health? Secretary Du is doing well in Jiangbei. Why didn't he stay for a few more years? "
"My father's health is fine. It's the organization's arrangement to go to the capital. It can't be helped."
Shen Qian replied. Then she smiled and said, "Auntie and Uncle, please take care of your health. It's cold now. It's okay to let someone else take care of the fishing village."
Cao Fang smiled and said, "Dongzi's father and I can't stay still. We're used to it. It's good to take it as exercise. "
"Oh, Little Shen, I heard that your mother is from the capital?"
"Yes."
"Did you grow up in the capital?"
"Not really. I stayed in the capital for about five or six years. After that, I followed my father everywhere. He stayed in Sichuan for a long time, about ten years. After that, I went to Tibet and lived there for a year or two. After that, I mainly went to university and didn't have much time to go back. "
Cao Fang nodded and said, "Are you used to living in Jiangbei?"
Shen Qian quickly said, "I'm used to it. It's good. These few years, I've almost regarded myself as a Jiangbei citizen. My eating habits are no different from those in Jiangbei. "
"That's good. I was afraid that you wouldn't be used to the food here. I heard that northerners like to eat noodles. I even made dumplings today … "
"Auntie, you're too kind. Actually, I'm fine with anything. But I also like dumplings. I must eat a few more later. "Shen Qian said excitedly.
Cao Fang also smiled. She was quite satisfied.
This girl's father was a high-ranking official. Although they had interacted before, it wasn't for long.
Cao Fang thought that the daughters of high-ranking officials were very delicate. She didn't expect this girl to be so easy to talk to. She was also good at cutting vegetables. It seemed like it wasn't her first time doing this.
Her son would be 23 this year after the New Year. In the countryside and the county, many people got married at this age.
Cao Fang also thought about this, but she couldn't understand her son's love life.
One moment, it was the Qin girl. The next moment, it was the Shen girl. She was confused.
Last Chinese New Year, when the girl from the Qin family came over for dinner, she thought it was settled.
She didn't expect that her son would bring the Shen girl over for dinner now that it was the Lunar New Year.
Cao Fang didn't know what her son was thinking. But as a mother, there were some things that she had to understand.
After chatting for a while, Cao Fang hesitated and said, "How old are you this year, Little Shen?"
Shen Qian's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't show it on her face. She smiled and said, "I was born in January of '78. But it's not the Lunar New Year yet. According to Jiangbei's calculations, it's 77."
She didn't hide it. There was no point in hiding it.
Sometimes, after telling a lie, she would have to use countless lies to make up for it. In the end, everyone would have a knot in their hearts.
"'77?"
Cao Fang did some calculations and frowned slightly.
If it was' 77, she would be 30 this year. After the New Year, she would be 31.
Even if it was' 78 according to what the girl said, she would be seven years older than her son.
A woman three years older than a man. Cao Fang didn't have any problem with a woman being two or three years older than a man.
At most, she would be five years older. That was the limit.
Being seven years older, or even eight years older, wasn't that a little too much?
Cao Fang wasn't a person who could hide her thoughts. Her hesitation was immediately shown on her face.
She was actually quite satisfied with this lass from the Shen family. She had both the looks and the figure.
But that wasn't the point. The point was that this girl was reasonable. She heard from Liu Qi that she could help her son in the company.
All in all, everything was good. The only thing was that she was too old.
If she were four or five years older, Cao Fang wouldn't mind so much.
But she was so old …
Seeing that Cao Fang suddenly fell silent, Shen Qian stole a glance at her and bit her lip without saying anything.
It was Cao Fang who came to herself and immediately said, "Well, Shen, you go out and sit for a while. I'll do the rest."
"Auntie, it's okay. Let me help you."
"I've chosen the dishes. You don't need help. Wash your hands and watch TV for a while. Dinner will be ready soon."
"…"
Under Cao Fang's insistence, Shen Qian had to go out of the kitchen.
As soon as she came out, Cao Fang called Li Chengyuan into the kitchen.
Seeing that she didn't look well, Li Dong asked cautiously, "Are you okay? What did my mother say? "
"It's okay. Auntie didn't say anything."
"Really? I'll ask my mother … "
"Don't!"
Shen Qian shouted and looked into the kitchen. She lowered her voice and said, "Auntie asked me how old I am."
The corner of Li Dong's mouth twitched and his eyes flickered. "What did you say?"
"Just say it. What else can I say?"
Hearing this, Li Dong smiled bitterly and said, "I'm being silly. I was just saying that I forgot to mention something to you. You should have told her that you're 25. She can't tell anyway. Look at how delicate your skin is. People will believe you if you say you're 22. Why are you telling the truth? "
Shen Qian rolled her eyes and said grumpily, "Don't flatter me. I'm only 30. What's wrong? Can't I be 30?"
"That's not what I meant. It's a white lie. Do you understand?"
Shen Qian snorted. After a while, she gritted her teeth and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? How would I know if you told me or not? "
Li Dong laughed dryly. Then, they stared at each other and lost interest in talking.
To Li Dong, age did not matter.
Shen Qian was older than him. But according to the age in his previous life, Li Dong should be a few years older than her.
But it was different for his parents.
The age difference of seven or eight years could sometimes overshadow all the advantages. Even if Li Dong had never thought of getting married now, he still hoped that Shen Qian and Qin Yuhan could get their parents' approval.
Men were always greedy. Especially at this time, Li Dong hoped that both women could be with him until the end.
As for Shen Qian's side, Old Du did not need to be mentioned. It would be almost impossible to get Shen Xuehua's blessing.
If his parents did not approve of it, it would only make Li Dong and Shen Qian feel even worse.
…
In the kitchen.
Cao Fang muttered a few words in a low voice. Li Chengyuan said indifferently, "Don't worry about this. Let Dongzi handle his own matters. We don't know anything, so it's useless to worry."
"Look at what you are saying. How can I not worry about my son?"
Cao Fang glared at him and said in a low voice, "Miss Shen is much older than Dongzi. Don't be fooled by her tender looks. Women age easily. Do you think she and Dongzi will still be a good match in a few years? I think Miss Qin is more suitable. At least, she is about the same age as Dongzi … "
Li Chengyuan said disapprovingly, "I don't think it matters. It's fine as long as they know how to live. Actually, I want Dongzi to find someone older than him who can control him. Look at our son. Can we control him now? He had to find someone who was older than him and could tame him. I think Miss Shen is fine. As for age, Chen Fuqiang's wife is more than ten years older than him. Isn't she living a good life? "
"How can that be the same? How can Chen Fuqiang compare with our Dongzi? Besides, it's good enough to have a wife in the village. Chen Jiawan is a poor and remote village. Fuqiang's wife is a child bride. He raised Fuqiang like a son … "
"I'm just saying casually. I won't get involved in this matter." Li Chengyuan was afraid of his wife's long-winded speech, so he quickly cleared himself.
Cao Fang glared at him again and muttered, "I know you won't take it seriously. I'll find someone to discuss with later."
Li Chengyuan did not ask who she was going to discuss with. It was only Cao Yu, Lin Meng, and Chen Jing.
But Li Chengyuan knew that it was useless to ask. How would these people dare to interfere with his son's matters?
Although he was uncultured, it did not mean that he was stupid.
His son's business was so successful now. Cao Yu, Lin Meng, and the others were almost depending on him.
Under such circumstances, whoever dared to speak carelessly and spoil Li Dong's matters would not be good.
…
During dinner, Li Chengyuan did not speak much.
On the other hand, Cao Fang seemed to have forgotten about her age. She kept putting food into Shen Qian's bowl and chatting with Shen Qian with a smile on her face.
Cao Fang's accent was a bit heavy. Sometimes, Shen Qian did not really understand, but she managed to keep a smile on her face the whole time.
The conversation between the two sides was well-mannered. Li Dong did not see any bad signs.
At the end of the dinner, the guests and the host were happy.
Shen Qian helped to clean up the dishes and sat down to chat with Li Chengyuan and his wife for a while.
At around 9 o 'clock, Shen Qian took the initiative to say goodbye.
Hearing that she was leaving, Cao Fang quickly said, "Stay for a while."
Shen Qian smiled and said, "No, Uncle and Auntie. I have to work tomorrow, and it's getting late. Besides, you need to rest, so I won't bother you. I'll come again next time. "
"Then I'll see you off …"
"No need, no need." Shen Qian quickly refused. "I can go by myself."
"I'll see Shen Qian off. Dad, Mom, rest early. I'll be back later."
Hearing Li Dong's words, Cao Fang had no choice but to say, "Then remember to send Shen home. It's still snowing outside. Be careful on the road at night. If it's too late, don't come back."
After saying this, Cao Fang felt that it was a little inappropriate. She coughed and said, "You still have to work tomorrow. It's the same to go to the Provincial Party Committee. Don't worry about me and your father."
"Got it."
Li Dong responded. Shen Qian's face was slightly red. She said, "Goodbye, Uncle and Auntie. I'll be leaving first."
"Okay, be careful on the road."
"…"
…
After going downstairs, Shen Qian let out a long breath.
Li Dong saw this and said with a smile, "Are you still nervous?"
Shen Qian did not answer, but asked, "What do you think Uncle and Auntie are thinking?"
"What else can they think? What a good girl. Didn't you see how happy my parents are?"
"Really?" Shen Qian was a little unconfident. She sighed and said, "In fact, I think I'm quite good, but … Ah, forget it. I don't care."
Li Dong knew what she meant. He pretended to be a rascal and put his hand on her shoulder. He laughed and said, "Don't think so much. Sister, let's go. I'll send you home."
Shen Qian rolled her eyes and said angrily, "Who's your sister?"
"A sister is also a sister. Let's go. I won't come back tonight. I'll take good care of you." Li Dong smiled.
"Go to hell, you're not serious at all!"
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