After serving the table, Chen Chu looked at Chen Guohua who was sitting in the front seat. The current Chen Guohua was not the little old man who played chess and made tea in later generations. Chen Guohua, who had the entire Chen family on his shoulders, was still in the middle-aged stage.

It is the critical period when there are old people and young people at the top.

In his previous life, Chen Chu didn't notice Chen Guohua at this time. In his impression, Chen Guohua was always the one who could lift him and Chen Meng up with one arm. However, when Chen Chu realized

When Chen Guohua got old, Chen Guohua had turned into a hunchbacked little old man.

The Chen Guohua in front of him already had some gray hair on his temples, and the wrinkles on his forehead were beginning to appear faintly. Obviously, the ups and downs of the Chen family were also a major blow to Chen Guohua.

When Zhou Danping saw that Chen Chu hadn't moved his chopsticks for a long time, he couldn't help but said to Chen Chu, "Why don't you eat? It's because you feel uncomfortable or the food doesn't suit your appetite. Your dad and I are busy these days and can't take care of you!"

What Zhou Danping cooked was a home-cooked dish, with hot and sour cabbage, a cold dish, and a chicken soup, which are common dishes at Chen Chu's house.

"No, these dishes taste very good!" Chen Chu picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of the cold dish. After graduation, Chen Chu stayed in Yanjing. What he ate most was takeout, but what he wanted to eat the most was home-cooked food.

Chen Meng's big eyes looked at Chen Chu's movements. She felt that something was very wrong with Chen Chu today. However, after looking at Chen Guohua and Zhou Danping who did not dare to say anything, she could also feel that the atmosphere at home was not very good recently.

, Chen Guohua has not had a smile on his face for a long time, and all the pocket money given to her by Zhou Danping has been cancelled.

Chen Chu took a few bites, looked at Chen Guohua, and asked casually, "Dad, how is the business in the store now?"

Chen Guohua's movements stagnated, then he raised his head to look at Chen Chu, and then said in a low voice, "Did you hear any rumors? Don't worry about them. They are just minor problems. I will take care of the family matters. You and Chen Meng

Just go to school and study Chen Meng when you have time, don’t let her play crazy all day long!”

Hearing this, Chen Chu could only respond helplessly. This is Chen Guohua's character. No matter how much Chen Chu said, it would be useless.

Chen Meng on the side almost buried his face in the bowl. Then he secretly looked at Chen Chu and wrinkled his nose in dissatisfaction. She was the one who got hurt almost every time. This made Chen Meng very helpless. The key is those

The test papers know her, but she doesn’t know those test papers!

After eating, Chen Meng walked into the kitchen as a habit, ready to help Zhou Danping pack things, but was kicked out by Zhou Danping. Only then did Chen Chu remember that before he graduated from school, his family had never let him do this until

Later, when she went home during the Chinese New Year, she started to help Zhou Danping with some housework.

After driving Chen Chu out, Zhou Danping glanced at the living room and saw Chen Guohua reading the newspaper. Chen Meng was driven to the room to review his homework. Then he said to Chen Chu, "Don't you have enough money? Today Ruoyun

I know you should be more prepared for your birthday!"

"I'm not..." Chen Chu felt that the explanation was unclear at this time, and he was afraid that even Zhou Danping might have misunderstood Chen Chu and Qi Ruoyun.

"Growing up, I haven't gotten to know you well. Celebrating Ruoyun's birthday is much more positive than celebrating your own birthday. Is this enough?!" Zhou Danping took out nearly a hundred dollars from her pocket and stuffed it.

It's in Chen Chu's hands.

Looking at the money, Chen Chu really didn't know what to say. He knew that if he didn't accept it, Zhou Danping might think it was not enough, so he could only nodded and prepared to return it to Zhou Danping later.

Seeing Chen Chu accept the money, Zhou Danping said to Chen Chu, "Don't play too late at night, don't drink, and come back early!"

"He is an adult now, but you are still nagging like this. He is about to go to Yanjing. How can you still go with him? Why don't you drink wherever you go now!" Chen Guohua, who was reading the newspaper in the living room, couldn't help but face Zhou Danping.

said.

"You can't be like you, old man, who drinks all the time and doesn't even know which way the door is opening!" Zhou Danping's talk was also very sharp.

Chen Chu left home amid the quarrel. In the past, when he heard the quarrel, Chen Chu felt noisy, but now it sounded like a faint smile.

The family building where Chen's family is located, and the family building where Qi Ruoyun's family is, both belong to the same family building, Anyang Food Corporation, but it is now in decline and is in a state of suspension.

The difference is that Chen's father and Zhou's mother, who are ordinary employees, have already bought out their seniority in the factory, while Qi Debang, Qi Ruoyun's father, as the deputy general manager of the head office, was transferred to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau of the AY Municipal Committee, and went one step further.

This is also the gap between the two families. It has changed from the original gap to the current chasm!

The street lights in the family's courtyard were a little dim. The old light bulbs that had been working for more than ten years had reached the end of their life and emitted a dim light. However, the bright stars and moon in the sky gave the ground a white streak, which made it a little brighter.

When Chen Chu arrived at Qi Ruoyun's home, no less than a dozen people had gathered inside, all of whom were classmates from the family home and Anyang No. 1 High School.

Compared with the Chen family's house, which is less than 80 square meters, the Qi family's house is more than 150 square meters. The decoration also tends to be modern, with a Western European oil painting hanging on the wall and sunken corners.

The pianos are enough to show the taste of the Qi family.

In the past, Chen Chu never paid attention to these things, but now that he saw them, Chen Chu suddenly had another feeling. Maybe from the beginning, he and Qi Ruoyunqing were people from two different worlds.

"Chen Chu is here. Why are you here so late today? After waiting for you for a long time, we have to eat first. Come here quickly. There is roast chicken and braised goose here, but they are all reserved for you!" Qi Ruoyun's

When her mother Zhong Yanling saw Chen Chu come in, she came over and said to Chen Chu, looking very warm.

In this noodle year when the per capita salary is less than 500 yuan, today's meal for the Qi family is already sumptuous enough. Many families, including the original Chen family, only eat these things during the holidays.

Zhong Yanling, who is over forty years old, does not show many signs of aging. If you don't look closely, you would think that she is only in her thirties.

Seeing Zhong Yanling's enthusiasm for Chen Chu, many people who came to Qi's house had envious looks in their eyes. They came here early this morning, but they didn't let Zhong Yanling treat them like this.

"Aunt Zhong, I'm afraid Chen Chu doesn't like the food you cooked. I'm afraid the food I eat at home is better than here!" As soon as these words came out, many people started to laugh.

The person who spoke was a strong man, about 1.8 meters tall. Chen Chu also knew Li Jinjie. When he was in Anyang High School, he was the captain of the school basketball team. He was also the person who chased Qi Ruoyun the most fiercely during the three years of high school.

At the same time, he is also one of the people who dislikes Chen Chu the most.

Of course, Chen Chu ignored Li Jinjie at the beginning. After all, there were not many people who disliked him in Anyang Yigao, and Li Jinjie was really rare. Thinking about it now, Chen Chu felt like he was covering his face. He really felt that way back then.

I couldn't help but realize that he was not very popular back then!

"I've eaten before I came here. I had something to do at home today, so I came a little late. Don't be offended, auntie!" An apologetic smile appeared on Chen Chu's face, which was so warm that it made people feel like a spring breeze.

Zhong Yanling couldn't help but take another look at Chen Chu. According to Chen Chu's personality in the past, he was afraid that he would be angry by now, but today it was as if nothing happened.

At this time, Qi Ruoyun, the protagonist whose birthday is today, came out. As soon as Qi Ruoyun appeared, she attracted everyone's attention. Under the light, her face was as white as a pool of clear water, with an elegant and noble temperament. She was charming and cool.

It is not an exaggeration to use it on Qi Ruoyun, but it does not make people think of blasphemy.

Chen Chu looked at Qi Ruoyun in front of him. Even though he had seen Qi Ruoyun countless times before, seeing Qi Ruoyun at this moment made people feel amazing. However, Chen Chu just looked at it at this moment, but had no other thoughts.

As a person, Chen Chu will never be the same again.

Seeing Qi Ruoyun coming out, Li Jinjie and others immediately gathered around, took out the gifts they had carefully prepared, and gave them to Qi Ruoyun.

At this time, Qi Debang stood up and said with a smile, "Today is Ruoyun's eighteenth birthday, and it is also her adult ceremony. I am very happy that everyone is here together. On behalf of the Qi family, I thank you all!"

At this time, Zhong Yanling suddenly came to Chen Chu and said to Chen Chu, "Chen Chu, can you come with me? There are a few words I want to tell you!"

A familiar scene passed through Chen Chu's mind like lightning. He suddenly remembered that in his previous life, it seemed that Zhong Yanling had talked to him like this. Chen Chu's eyes looked strange. In his previous life, he was dull and did not understand. Now that he thought about it,

But it seems to be giving him a warning?!

Following Zhong Yanling to a room, Zhong Yanling closed the door and looked at Chen Chu in front of her. Today, Chen Chu was wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. He looked slender and had a delicate face, which was already outstanding enough.

Zhong Yanling looked at Chen Chu. She had nothing to say about Chen Chu's appearance. She was absolutely satisfied. However, as a mother, she needed to consider the future of her daughter instead of looking at a person's appearance. That was true.

He is not responsible for his daughter.

Sighing in her heart, Zhong Yanling looked at Chen Chu and spoke slowly, "Chen Chu, I know that you and Ruoyun grew up together. It's not an exaggeration to say that you and Ruoyun are childhood sweethearts, but people always have to grow up.

!”

"It's a good thing that you and Ruoyun were admitted to the university in Yanjing at the same time, but our family still has plans for Ruoyun's future. Her second uncle is developing in the UK, and we want her to study abroad in the future. You know what I mean.

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Chapter completed!