Interestingly, the names of the three Chen sisters also correspond to seasons.
Eldest sister Chen Rong, when do hibiscus flowers bloom? Autumn, so your birthday is in autumn.
Second Sister Chen Yan, Little Swallow wears a flowery dress and comes here every spring, so she is the birthday of spring.
The third sister, Chen Fang, is born in the summer, hence the name "Fangcao Qiqi" (fragrant grasses growing lushly).
With the addition of Yu Li, who was born in winter, the chubby family now has all four seasons.
The fat man flicked the little girl's nose and opened the cardboard box.
The moment Yu Li, Chen Yan, and Chen Mengqi saw the cake, their eyes turned into hearts.
It's true that no woman can resist cream cake.
The little girl asked cautiously, "What is this, Daddy? It smells nice."
Chen Yan also asked, "Why does it smell like canned yogurt?"
As soon as she mentioned it, Yu Li recalled the scene from that blind date when the fat man treated them to a can of yogurt, which was still vivid in her mind.
Before I knew it, Chen Mengqi was running all over the place. Time really flies...
Meeting Yu Li's gentle gaze, the fat man moved the cake in front of her and explained, "This is called a birthday cake. It's my new idea. It's cake inside and covered with cream on the outside. It's delicious."
Yu Li could hardly believe it: "Made especially for me?"
Before the air could even fill with the sweet, sour scent of love, the little girl completely ruined it: "Mommy, try some..."
Upon hearing that it was delicious, Chen Mengqi was eager to try it.
The fat man teased her deliberately, "Did you forget something? Did you sing it?"
Chen Mengqi slapped her forehead in annoyance and sang in a childish voice, "Happy birthday to you."
Then Fatty and Chen Yan sang one line at a time, and in the end Chen Mengqi sang "Happy Birthday, Mom".
The fat guy sang "Wishing my wife well," Chen Yan sang "Wishing the old witch well," and then there was another chaotic scene...
When cutting the cake, the fat man sighed, "It's a pity that there's only whipped cream, no animal cream, and no butter. The taste is still a bit lacking."
The little girl ate with great relish, even Chen Yan had cream all over her mouth: "How is this made? It's so delicious!"
Yu Li ate the most elegantly, taking small bites with a spoon. Unlike the other two…
The fat man asked her in a low voice, "Is it delicious?"
Yu Li nodded and fed the fat man another spoonful: "You should try it too. It's fragrant and soft, so delicious that you can't stop eating it."
The fat man sighed, "You've suffered all these years."
Yu Li was completely confused. How could she feel wronged?
She has been so happy all these years, everyone in and around the courtyard envies her.
Living in such a big house, not having to take care of the elderly, and with the fat man being so capable, he brings home delicious food every few days.
Yu Li dares to say that she has eaten and seen just as much as anyone else over the years!
Her younger sister, Yu Haitang, was filled with regret. She even questioned her parents once, saying, "Why didn't you introduce him to me back then?"
The small cake was shared among four people and was quickly finished.
Chen Mengqi looked on longingly, and seeing this, Chen Yan offered to give her her piece as well.
Seeing this, the fat man said to her, "You've already eaten a lot. The rest should be given to your aunt and your mother."
Chen Mengqi looked at the cake, then at the fat man, and finally said with a wronged expression, "Give it to Daddy..."
This little girl has such a sweet tongue and is so sensible; the fat man's heart is melting.
After dinner, Chen Yan played games with Chen Mengqi for a while before putting her to bed.
When only the two of them were left in the room, Yu Li climbed onto the fat man's body like a vengeful spider, rubbing against him incessantly.
The fat man was furious: "You're using this to test our cadres? Which cadre can withstand such a test?"
Yu Li scoffed, "Who do you think you are, a cadre!"
The fat man stammered, "Well, I'm Team Leader Chen now."
"Pah! He's the same kind of trash as Liu Haizhong and Xu Damao..."
"Hiss~" Fatty warned Yu Li, "Are you stirring up trouble?"
Yu Li was fearless tonight: "Heh, what can you do to me?"
The fat man, unable to bear it any longer, grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around Yu Li, just like those monsters in Journey to the West who wrapped around Tang Sanzang.
The room fell completely silent, with only the faint sound of panting hinting at human activity...
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Plans in this world can never keep up with changes.
Just as Fatty and his team were preparing to take down Yang Weimin's gang, he unexpectedly returned to the factory.
He came looking for the fat man.
They kept a low profile, with only him and Golden Tiger present.
Once inside the office, the fat man told them to find a place to sit, then picked up his newspaper and waited quietly for them to continue.
Sure enough, Yang Weimin couldn't hold back for long: "That fat guy, bro."
You've really made something of yourself! Fatty's seniority has plummeted; he's gone from "Big Fatty" to "Little Brother."
The fat man put down his newspaper and smiled, "No problem, no problem."
Yang Weimin glanced at the golden-haired tiger and quickly took out a cigarette; the fat man saw the classic white cigarette pack and immediately recognized it as Tashan.
This cigarette has only recently been launched in Beijing and Tianjin. How popular is it?
To put it simply, until the late 1980s and early 1990s, a song was widely circulated among the people:
Oh, Great China! Ashima lives at the foot of Hongta Mountain. From Beijing to Shanghai, red camellias bloom all over Yuxi Spring. Passing through Qianmen, crossing Badaling, walking through Xiangshan and Shilin, one climbs Phoenix Slope.
Just for Ashima, I traveled thousands of miles to the Spring City; red peonies, magnolias, and white dragons all fell in love with Ashima…
The fat man couldn't remember the rest, but the fact that it was ranked second only to Zhonghua (中华) shows what status Tashan (塔山) held at the time.
Yang Weimin originally intended to show off in front of the fat man and see how ignorant he was.
Unexpectedly, the fat man's eyes were filled with memories.
It's just a memory, isn't it? Many scenes we thought we had forgotten are actually just sealed away, sealed away in the deepest part of our memories.
When you encounter the key to unlock them, it will naturally come to mind.
The fat man remembered many things, such as a group of kids picking up cigarette packs all over the street.
Hard-shelled ones are unwanted, but soft-shelled ones are fought over. After grabbing them, you stack them into blocks and slam them on the ground. Whoever flips whose block over wins…
Yang Weimin lit a cigarette for the fat man and said reluctantly, "This stuff is practically priceless right now. Do you know what price it's selling for on the market these days?"
What price? Can it be more expensive than it was in the 1980s?
Yang Weimin first held up a 1, then a 2, and then said to the fat man with an arrogant look, "One dollar and two jiao!"
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