The Mother of My Child [1990s]

Synopsis: Three years ago, Xia Li resolutely left. She only wanted to escape that marriage life that she could see the end of at a glance, to escape everything that trapped her. Perhaps she was a s...

Chapter 87 Chapter 87 I have a place to go, although the two...

Chapter 87 Chapter 87 I have a place to go, although the two...

Now that they had a place to go, although they were not in a hurry, it was still faster than walking aimlessly.

The two of them walked over to the sausage that Charlie mentioned.

Before she even reached the store, Charlie smelled the familiar scent she had smelled on the bus before.

"How is it? I was right about the taste, wasn't I?" said Charlie.

Jiang Dong nodded. No wonder Xia Li specially found an opportunity to come here. The smell was really overbearing.

The owner seems to be doing quite well, with a large crowd gathered around the shop. Needless to say, the taste of this snack is enough to attract many food lovers.

The sausage has a very unique aroma.

People in Guangzhou really like to eat Chinese sausages. Xia Li follows the local customs. Her aunt often buys some for her to eat at home. The chefs in the factory even make them themselves, and they can also be found in the cafeteria.

But that was the traditional air-dried kind. She had never seen such a plump looking sausage before.

She saw a young couple next to her even order two each. The boss inserted a wooden skewer into the sausage and then handed the charcoal-grilled sausages to the two of them.

The boss seems to be very confident in his own products. No matter what others ask, the boss always says that his sausages are shipped from Taiwan, the flavor is different from ours, and the technology is learned from there. These sausages are a very popular snack in Taiwan and cannot be found elsewhere.

While the boss is entertaining the guests, he also has to use tongs to flip the sausages on the grill from time to time. The rich and fragrant oil drips from the crispy and grilled sausages onto the charcoal fire below, making a "sizzling" sound.

Along with this sound and the fragrant smell, Xia Li not only had a great appetite, but also began to drool.

She had originally been standing aside and watching, but now she couldn't wait any longer, so she pulled Jiang Dong and joined the queue.

When it was her turn, Xia Li asked for five without hesitation. Seeing that the diners in front of her were eating with gusto and wanted to buy more, Xia Li felt that she would not be cheated.

The boss, who had seen a lot of things and perhaps had seen bigger customers, simply asked her to wait a moment before quickly continuing to flip the sausages on the grill. He then called out to the people in the shop, asking them to bring out more sausages. With so many customers, he had to keep grilling.

Soon a woman wearing an apron came out with a stainless steel tray. She was probably the boss's wife. There were two layers of sausages on the tray.

However, "Boss, are your sausages frozen?" Charlie asked doubtfully.

Looking at the plump appearance of these sausages, she thought they were freshly made, but it turned out that they were frozen.

At this time, there is no need to eat fresh meat or frozen meat. For ordinary people, meat is always a good thing. As long as it is meat, it is all good.

The boss had the same idea. He even thought that his product came from Taiwan, so even if it was frozen, it was still a good product, so he spoke about it with great pride.

"You don't know, but with Taiwan's technology, these sausages can be frozen for a long time without going bad. They're also very convenient to eat, and they're delicious right out of the grill." The boss said, watching the sausages on the grill cook until they were almost done, flipping them over and picking them up. "And then spread our secret sauce on them. I guarantee you'll come back for more."

The boss handed one to Charlie, who took it. He remembered that the customer wanted five, so he reminded her, "Be careful not to burn yourself when you eat. I'll put the rest in a bag for you."

Xia Li finally got the famous Taiwanese grilled sausage. Before she could eat it, she heard the boss's question and quickly said, "Give me one and put the other three in the bag. Thank you, boss!"

Because of the boss's reminder, Xia Li was very cautious. She waited until she got the remaining few, handed one to Jiang Dong, and then tried to take a small bite.

The tip of her tongue lightly touched the sausage's crust, revealing the unique texture of the repeatedly grilled crust. The secret sauce instantly captivated her taste buds. Taking a bite, Charlie could clearly taste the crispy exterior and the rich, juicy interior. She hadn't believed the owner's claim that it was pure meat, but the meaty texture in her mouth was undeniable. Looking down, she could clearly see the plump, meaty texture inside the sausage.

It really tasted great, and the roasting method was amazing. It roasted out all the fat in the meat, making it not greasy at all.

As soon as she looked towards the shop, her eyes met the boss's, so she gave him a thumbs up without hesitation. Xia Li felt that the taste of the boss's food was worthy of her sincere affirmation.

The boss nodded and smiled in response, but he was already calm inside. He just knew that he had gained another repeat customer.

"Is it delicious? Is it delicious?" When taking others to eat the delicious food that you have discovered, you always have a strange feeling of wanting to be affirmed, as if this thing was made by you.

But the joy of discovering delicious food lies in this. What makes it special is that I ate it first, and I am so awesome to share such delicious food with you. Without me, you definitely wouldn’t be able to enjoy such delicious food.

Jiang Dong nodded without hesitation under Xia Li's repeated questions. It was indeed delicious. "This tastes a little sweeter than the sausages I've had here. People here really love sweet food. With sugar, oil, and meat, how could it not be delicious?"

Xia Li was still chewing slowly, and Jiang Dong didn't mind the heat and finished it in three or four bites.

Afterwards, he asked, "Do you want to buy some more to take back?"

Charlie shook her head and said, "Let's do it another day. It's not like we can't eat it."

"Do you want more? We have some here." Xia Li gestured for Jiang Dong to get another one. Although the Taiwanese grilled sausage was not cheap, she could afford it.

I just envy the boss, he must be making a lot of money.

Jiang Dong waved his hand. He was not greedy for food. He would eat it no matter whether it tasted good or not. As long as it went into his stomach, it was food. As long as it could fill his stomach, it was enough.

"I thought you'd bring some more back."

Looking at the bag in her hand, Xia Li said, "These are enough to take back. Jiangzai still needs to eat tonight."

Speaking of children, Jiang Dong asked, "Did Jiang Zai say he missed me?"

"I really haven't heard of this. Your son is not a fool. He has never mentioned you at home. I have to go to work during the day and I only spend some time with him at night. I haven't heard him say this. But he has been tinkering with a toy recently. He is very interested in it every day. I guess he can't remember you, his old father for the time being." Xia Li said with pretended regret.

Jiang Dong didn't say anything. As a child, he was well-fed, well-dressed, happy every day, and free from illness and disaster. Jiang Dong felt that was enough. He didn't care whether his son missed him or not. He just knew that if the mountain didn't come to him, he would go to it. Whether it was his wife or his children, he did the same.

As the two were walking, Jiang Dong heard a sound and quickly put his arm around Xia Li's shoulders and pulled her inside. Then he saw a man riding a bicycle coming up from behind and quickly riding away.

There was a gust of wind blowing nearby, but luckily there were not many people on the road.

Xia Li stumbled when he embraced her, but luckily she managed to lean against him. She was genuinely startled, her face grim. What kind of person was this? Didn't he see someone in front of him? He was riding so fast without even saying hello. If the person hadn't already ridden away, Xia Li would have wanted to rush forward and argue with him. After all, Jiang Dong was here today, so she wouldn't suffer any loss.

Jiang Dong's expression was grim. He straightened Xia Li up, then calmly walked to her side, saying casually, "Be careful when you walk next time. If you run into someone who's blind, you'll be the one who suffers."

"What bad luck! Did those things burn you?" Xia Li was talking about the intestines in her hand. They had just been squeezed onto Jiang Dong, and the two of them were sticking to each other. The intestines were still quite hot.

Jiang Dong shook his leather jacket in response.

Charlie rubbed her forehead. She was also dumbfounded. Even if it burned her, it couldn't possibly burn the other person's skin! "Alright, alright, stop shaking there. What are you showing off for? Aren't you afraid of attracting those speeding gangs?"

After saying that, Xia Li felt as if she had overlooked something. She slowly approached Jiang Dong with a suspicious look in her eyes.

Jiang Dong was a little overwhelmed by Xia Li's sudden action, but he held himself back, his face expressionless. However, the words he said made Xia Li want to slap him, "Why, you suddenly missed me? How about we go to my place later?"

The two adults knew what the words meant.

After he finished speaking, he looked at Charlie with a bright smile on his face.

"Shameless!" Xia Li glared at him, then quickly grabbed Jiang Donggang's still-shaking leather jacket and said, "Tell me, what have you been doing lately? What did you do to make a fortune?"

The tone was vicious.

Jiang Dong saw that Xia Li ignored him, and a flash of disappointment flashed across his eyes. Since Xia Li had noticed and asked about it, he didn't mean to hide it. It was just that the business had just started on the right track, so he was embarrassed to say more.

Then, his big hand naturally covered the slender white hands that were grabbing his leather jacket. He did not hold them for long on purpose. Before Charlie could object, he pulled her free from his clothes, and then pretended to straighten his clothes before briefly explaining the situation to Charlie.

After hearing this, Xia Li raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Hey, Boss Jiang, my apologies! No wonder you've been so rich lately. When will you take me out to splurge?"

"Look at what you're saying. I'm involved in this, and getting myself a set of clothes is no easy task! When you're free, I'll take you and the kids to buy some clothes, and I'll also buy some for your aunt. I don't have much to give you, so just consider it my token of my appreciation."

Charlie walked forward and waved her hand. "Forget it, I don't have to worry about clothes, but it's nice for the child to see. I guess your business will be inseparable from you at the beginning, so you don't have to accompany me. It's the same as before, just pay me."

Hearing Xia Li's ruthless words, Jiang Dong was helpless. He sighed and followed her.

After sending the man to the excuse, Xia Li acted like a thief as usual. Seeing that there was no one she knew, she hurriedly drove Jiang Dong away.

"Let's go, go back early!"

Jiang Dong felt that he would miss people when he couldn't see them, but when he saw people, he couldn't help but sigh. He sighed more than he had in the past half month.

"Okay, you should hurry back too. If you have time, just call me. I'll call you when I see the message. I'll bring you the things Zhang Yun brought you."

Charlie couldn't stop nodding, saying "Yeah, yeah, yeah" no matter what he said.

Seeing the person enter the alley, Jiang Dong turned back.

How can it be so shameful!

Grandma Zhong picked up her daughter from school. On the way, the two of them bought her granddaughter a small cake she loved as a reward, and she received praise from the teacher.

Her grandson has never been a good student since childhood, but she is the only granddaughter who has good academic performance. Grandma Zhong loves her very much.

On the way, Grandma Zhong also advised Awan, "Awan, you must behave better in school in the future. Grandma loves you and will buy you whatever you want to eat."

Awan is well-behaved. She is already of primary school age, but her temperament is still the same as when she was a child. She is very lovable. She has inherited this temperament well. Unlike her powerful daughter-in-law, she is very much like her honest son.

After hearing what her grandma said, Awan nodded and skipped happily.

When they were almost at the entrance of the alley leading to their home, a man passed by. Grandma Zhong happened to turn her head to talk to her grandson and saw his face.

A look of confusion appeared on her face, as if she had seen this person somewhere before. Jiang Dong didn't know that he had passed by Xia Li's neighbor, nor did he know that he had walked so far away. Grandma Zhong was still confused and tried to search her past memories for any impression of him.

Awan was anxious to go home and pulled her grandmother's hand hard, and Grandma Zhong turned around and continued walking.

Although their area was close to the main street and there was a lot of traffic, Grandma Zhong felt that since she seemed to have seen this person before, she should remember him. After all, she was a member of the neighborhood committee and had to take responsibility for the safety of the lives and property of the nearby residents.

Although the man who just passed by was tall and handsome, you can't judge a book by its cover. If I see him again next time, it would be better to ask him clearly.

Grandma Zhong made up her mind and replayed Jiang Dong's appearance in her mind before she felt relieved.