Chen Hansheng didn't expect that Shen Youchu really had a cousin, but she was a little young.
"Where's grandma?"
Shen Youchu squatted down to help the little girl wipe her face.
Chen Hansheng glanced at her with the help of the moonlight. The little girl was a little thin with small arms and legs, but her eyes were quite big. She couldn't be described as "beautiful" yet, but cute was the best description.
"Grandma is at the entrance of the alley."
The little girl pointed to the front, and then she saw Chen Hansheng and Wang Zibo. She shrank back and hid behind Shen Youchu, looking at them curiously.
Shen Youchu turned around and said, "She's my uncle's cousin. You call her A Ning."
"My name is Chen Ningning."
The little girl blinked and said in a low voice.
"Oh, you're from the same family."
Chen Hansheng walked forward and wanted to say hello, but A Ning was a little shy, so she turned around and ran back.
"Look, you're so ugly. When you close your eyes, it's like the sky is dark. You scared the child."
Chen Hansheng turned to look at Wang Zibo and said.
Wang Zibo was dissatisfied, "I didn't say a word. You scared her away."
About 20 steps forward, there was really an old lady holding a walking stick in one hand and a candle in the other. Her eyes were cloudy but kind. After seeing Shen Youchu, her weather-beaten face suddenly burst into a gratified smile.
"Grandma."
Shen Youchu walked forward to support the old lady. Her voice was a little choked. It seemed that she really missed her.
"It's good that you're home."
The old lady held Shen Youchu's hand, and then glanced at Chen Hansheng and Wang Zibo.
"Grandma, he's Chen, Chen, Chen …"
"I'm Chen Hansheng, and he's Wang Zibo. We're Shen Youchu's classmates."
Shen Youchu stuttered a few times but couldn't say it out loud. Chen Hansheng simply introduced himself.
The old lady nodded and walked home without saying anything.
Wang Zibo whispered, "Xiao Chen, this is my first time meeting your parents. I'm really nervous."
Chen Hansheng glanced at him. "Why are you so nervous? Does it have anything to do with you?"
… ….
The courtyard of Shen Youchu's house was very small. There were two bedrooms to the left and right of the central room. There was also a storeroom and a kitchen.
Pushing open the wooden door, Grandma Shen Youchu asked, "Have you had dinner?"
Shen Youchu shook her head.
"Then make some food for your classmate first," the old lady said.
There was no gas stove or coal stove in the small kitchen, only a stove made of mud bricks. Shen Youchu spoke slowly, but she cooked very quickly. She lit the stove and put the noodles into the pot in one go.
Chen Hansheng pushed Wang Zibo. "Young man, you need to have some work in your eyes. Go and help with the fire."
Wang Zibo ran to the stove to fill the firewood, and Chen Hansheng stroked the cat next to him.
Shen Youchu had a gray little mutt and a yellow and white house cat at home. They were circling around Chen Hansheng's feet.
The old lady didn't talk much. She sat on the stool with her eyes closed and seemed to be asleep.
Little Ah Ning snuggled in the old lady's arms and looked at the two strange big brothers with her big eyes.
"Grandma, there are no more eggs in the basket."
Shen Youchu whispered.
"Go to the chicken coop and take a look. There should be more eggs there," Shen Youchu's grandma said slowly.
Chen Hansheng pulled Shen Youchu. "Vegetarian noodles are fine. Don't look for eggs."
Shen Youchu shook her head gently. "You're not full."
"It's okay. Don't you have chili at home? Just make some to go with the rice."
When the two were in a stalemate, Ah Ning suddenly ran out. After a while, the sound of chickens clucking came from a corner of the yard.
When Ah Ning came back, there were one or two chicken feathers in her slightly yellow hair. Her palms were a little dirty, but she held two eggs carefully. "Sister, here you are."
Shen Youchu took the two eggs and fried them. Chen Hansheng said to Ah Ning, "Thank you."
The little girl was embarrassed by the praise. She ran back to the old lady's arms and hid in the crook of her arm, secretly looking at Chen Hansheng.
Soon, three bowls of hot noodles were served. Shen Youchu's bowl didn't have eggs. She took out a little chili oil and poured it into the noodles, and ate it slowly.
Wang Zibo couldn't eat anymore. "Xiao Chen …"
Chen Hansheng waved his hand. "Just eat it. It's a kind gesture."
He divided the eggs in his bowl into two pieces and gave half to Shen Youchu. "Don't refuse. I don't like it."
Shen Youchu saw that Chen Hansheng was a little serious, so she didn't dare to refuse. She divided the half fried egg into two smaller pieces and asked Ah Ning to feed it. "Does it taste good?"
Ah Ning's eyes curved with a smile. "Sister, it tastes good."
Shen Youchu also smiled. With her appearance, Wang Zibo could understand why King You of Zhou was willing to play with the feudal lords for Bao Si.
But when he thought of the three people sharing the egg just now, Wang Zibo felt sad again. He raised his head and looked at Chen Hansheng next to him.
Chen Hansheng's face was as still as water, and his expression didn't change much.
… ….
After eating around the fire, Shen Youchu went to help Chen Hansheng and Wang Zibo make the bed.
Tonight, the two of them slept in the warehouse. Fortunately, it wasn't very drafty. After everything settled down, Wang Zibo curled up in the quilt and asked, "Xiao Chen, when are we leaving?"
"Tomorrow."
Chen Hansheng answered.
"So soon?"
Wang Zibo really wanted to walk around here.
Chen Hansheng smiled. "You didn't come for Shen Youchu. Anyway, you have already met her."
"Bullshit!"
Wang Zibo got angry when he thought of it. "It was you who wanted to send Shen Youchu home, but you lied to me that you were going to travel in Sichuan and Chongqing."
But they wouldn't care so much about it, not to mention that Chen Hansheng played the role of commander and adviser in the two of them.
After a while, Wang Zibo forgot about it. He came to Chen Hansheng and said, "Xiao Chen, before I leave, I want to give all the money I have to A Ning. Although it's only a little more than 100 yuan, the eggs are probably for her health. I'll feel bad if I eat them."
Chen Hansheng nodded. "Just give it to her. Anyway, I've already bought the tickets back to Harbor City. I'll also leave some for the old lady."
"How much are you going to give her?"
Wang Zibo was a little curious.
“800。”
Chen Hansheng answered.
Wang Zibo was stunned. "With your character, I thought you would give her 2000 or 3000 yuan."
"I gave Shen Youchu her salary. I don't care how much she is willing to give, but I only have 800 yuan here."
Chen Hansheng pulled up the quilt to cover his body. "I'll give my parents 1000 yuan this year. Even God can't exceed this standard!"
Wang Zibo nodded silently. "You've been very principled since you were a child, no matter what happens."
The room was quiet for a while. Chen Hansheng suddenly thought of something. "Zibo, are you asleep?"
Wang Zibo replied, "No."
Chen Hansheng coughed. "After returning to Harbor City, Little Yu 'er will ask what we've been doing these days. You know what to say."
"I don't know."
Wang Zibo finally got such an opportunity to "threaten" Chen Hansheng. He wanted to take the opportunity to put on airs. "I'll tell Little Yu 'er that you sent a girl who is as beautiful as her back to her hometown."
Chen Hansheng heard it and lifted the quilt to look for his wallet without saying a word.
"What are you doing?"
Wang Zibo suddenly had a bad feeling.
"Nothing, you can continue to show off."
Chen Hansheng lowered his head and said, "I'll tear your train ticket. Let's see how you can go back and complain!"
… ….
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