Looking back on 2009

Chapter 406 The gift before parting
Early the next morning, Chen Zhihe woke up.

No matter how late I go to bed at home, I usually go to bed earlier than outside and sleep soundly.

Without disturbing Ruan Mi, Chen Zhihe went downstairs directly.

In the kitchen, Chen Ma was preparing breakfast, Chen Zhihe sniffled, it was the smell of a summer morning in Linhe Town.

"Where's my dad?" Chen Zhihe the cat asked casually behind Chen Mama.

Mother Chen was taken aback, looked at him angrily, and said, "There is a pig slaughterer in the village, and sooner or later someone will call him to buy meat. Why are you up so early, where is Xiao Mi?"

Chen Zhihe grinned, and said, "The family slept soundly. I went to bed early last night, so I woke up early. She is probably still sleeping."

Chen Ma nodded, ignored him, and concentrated on making breakfast.

When Chen Zhihe was interrupted by her, he almost forgot what he wanted to say, hesitated for a while, and said, "Mom, let me tell you something."

Chen Ma looked at him curiously, and asked, "Then tell me."

After a pause, Chen Zhihe said, "Xiao Mi may be leaving today."

"Ah." Holding the spatula, Chen Ma looked at Chen Zhihe with a look of surprise and asked, "Why, are you not used to staying in the countryside?"

Chen Zhihe quickly shook his head, and explained: "No, she has an urgent matter at the moment, and you know what she does, so you really can't push it away."

Chen Ma breathed a sigh of relief, and then she was a bit tangled up and said, "If it's about work, then there's really no way, work is important."

Thinking about it, she quickly put down the spatula, let Chen Zhihe stare at it, and muttered: "Then I have to tell your father to make him buy less."

After finishing speaking, he went straight to the bedroom and called Dad Chen.

Breakfast is ready, Father Chen is on his way back, Chen Zhihe goes upstairs to call Ruan Mi.

Knocked on the door, and the door opened after a while.

Ruan Mi was putting on makeup, and when she saw that it was Chen Zhihe, she asked a little uneasy: "What's wrong?"

Chen Zhihe smiled and said, "Breakfast is ready, my mother asked me to call you downstairs for dinner."

Ruan Mi glared and said, "Is it so early?"

Living in the city for a long time, I will arrange my work and rest strictly according to the time, but it is different in the countryside. I basically get up when the sun comes out.In this way, everyone will get up late in winter and very early in summer.

Chen Zhihe shook his head with a smile and said, "The sun is already drying our ass, so it's still early."

Ruan Mi looked at the time, feeling a little dazed, it was only less than 7 o'clock, and she had never woken up so early before.

Chen Zhihe laughed out loud. To be honest, sometimes he felt outrageous when he went home.

After explaining it to Ruan Mi briefly, she figured out the reason. She can only say that there are indeed differences in living habits between rural and urban areas.

After putting on her makeup soon, Ruan Mi followed Chen Zhihe downstairs.

Breakfast is already set on the table.

The Chen family's breakfast is very rich, including soup prepared by Chen's mother, dumplings and hot steamed buns that she bought from the street.

As soon as the three of them sat down, Father Chen came back.

Gathering around the dining table, the four began to eat breakfast.

Just like yesterday, food was piled up in front of Ruan Mi.

Compared with before, Ruan Mi has indeed lost a lot of weight, maybe Chen Zhihe thinks it's not bad, but in Chen Ma's opinion, it definitely needs to be replenished.

While eating, Chen Ma hesitated to speak, but finally couldn't hold back, and asked Ruan Mi: "Xiao Mi, is work urgent?"

Ruan Mi was eating steamed stuffed buns, her mouth was stuffed, and she almost didn't realize that Chen Zhihe had told Chen Ma about it.

After swallowing the food, Ruan Mi said with some embarrassment, "It was a little sudden. I could have stayed for a while, but suddenly said that there is something urgent."

Chen Ma felt a little regretful, nodded, and muttered: "Then eat more, this is too hasty, I thought I could stay for a few more days."

Ruan Mi apologized, and looked at Chen Zhihe begging for help.

Chen Zhihe understood that although his mother could understand that Ruan Mi was busy with work, she was still a little unhappy in her heart.

Hehe smiled, and Chen Zhihe said to Chen Ma, "It's okay, there will be opportunities later, and I will come back during the Chinese New Year."

It's okay if he doesn't mention the Chinese New Year. When he said that, not only Chen's mother, but also Chen's father looked at him.

This is, already selected?
Mama Chen felt even more uncomfortable.

This is how people are. If two people are in the same situation, they can still have a good bowl of water. But in the current situation, Lin Qingxuan is obviously at a disadvantage. Whether it is out of sympathy or debt, Chen Mama instantly fell in love with Lin Qingxuan emotionally. Here it comes.

And looking at Ruan Mi again, compared to Lin Qingxuan's well-behaved, she suddenly felt that she didn't seem so attractive.

With a forced smile, Chen Ma said, "That's true, but Xiao Mi is too busy, so she must stay for a few more days next time."

Ruan Mi hurriedly said: "Yeah, I will definitely arrange it next time. I'm really sorry this time."

Chen Ma shook her head and said with a smile: "There is nothing to be embarrassed about, work is important."

After dinner, Dad Chen asked, "When are you leaving?"

Ruan Mi hurriedly said, "Because I have to catch the afternoon flight, I might have to leave later."

Father Chen nodded and said, "The time is a bit tight."

Without saying anything, he turned around and went to the kitchen to help Mama Chen clean up the dishes.

After a while, Mama Chen came out of the kitchen and entered the bedroom.When she came out, she was holding a box and a red envelope in her hand.

Looking at Chen Ma who walked over with a smile, Ruan Mi seemed to have guessed something, and looked at Chen Zhihe in a little bewilderment.

Chen Ma smiled and sat next to Ruan Mi, took her hand, and said, "Look at you girl, this is too hasty. This is a little wish from Auntie, don't hold it against you."

With that said, she stuffed the red envelope and box into Ruan Mi's hands.

Ruan Mi was a little flustered, she had never seen this before, and quickly looked at Chen Zhihe.

Chen Zhihe nodded to her, motioning for her to accept it, and Ruan Mi took it in his hand.

Chen Ma smiled with satisfaction, and pulled her to talk again, saying that she didn't entertain her well, and then said that she must stay longer next time, so Ruan Mi gradually relaxed.

After Chen Ma left, Chen Zhihe sat down.

Ruan Mi let out a sigh of relief, seeing that Chen Ma was not there, she whispered, "Is this a custom here?"

Chen Zhihe nodded and said with a smile: "Accept it, a little kindness from the old man."

Ruan Mi nodded her head and frowned with a smile.

Chen Zhihe was a little curious about what was in the box, but it was wrapped with a layer of red paper, so he couldn't guess what was inside, and he couldn't open it right now, so he had to give up.

After checking the time, he asked Ruan Mi to pack up his things and prepare to leave later.

He said hello to Chen's father and Chen's mother in the kitchen, and the two went upstairs.

After arriving in the room, Ruan Mi put the red envelope and box on the table and began to pack things.In fact, there were not many things, she didn't even open the suitcase much, she packed it after a simple inspection.

When she turned around, she found that Chen Zhihe was looking at the things on the table. Driven by curiosity, she picked up the things and asked Chen Zhihe: "Are there any taboos in your customs? Can this be done?" Take it apart and have a look?"

Chen Zhihe smiled and said, "I haven't heard of that, you can tear it down if you want."

Mainly because he also wanted to see what it was.

Only then did Ruan Mi feel relieved, and first opened the red envelope, which was a stack of hundred-yuan bills.

They were both people who had seen a lot of money, and neither of them responded, but Ruan Mi was still very happy, and handed the money to Chen Zhihe with a smile, and began to unpack the box.

Holding the money, Chen Zhihe squeezed it, and then flipped through it. They were all hundred-yuan bills and nothing else.

According to his experience, it is about [-].

Well, compared to Lin Qingxuan's, that piece is missing.

Chen Zhihe was thoughtful, did his mother miss it, or did he have other meanings?
At this moment, Ruan Mi's startled breath caught Chen Zhihe's attention, and upon hearing the sound, a trace of surprise flashed across his face.

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(End of this chapter)