Chapter 151 The past cannot be turned back
The next morning, the whole family went out for Cantonese dim sum.
Except for one poor junior high school student who had to hitchhike back to school, he had no chance of having morning tea.
"Why didn't you go to breakfast yesterday when I had a day off, but you went today, Monday, when school starts? Are you deliberately abandoning me?"
Meng Chenghong was crying in the passenger seat. He wasn't happy! He wanted to protest!
Meng Anran glanced at him with amusement and said, "I'll pack a copy for you to send to school later. Don't worry, yours won't be left out."
Meng Chenghong burst into tears of gratitude, "Second sister, I knew you loved me the most!"
"You've become more and more slick as you grow older. Who did you learn this from?"
"I learned it from Brother Mu."
Meng Anran was speechless for a moment and had no way to refute. After all, Qin Mu was indeed shameless and smooth-talking when he was with her.
The sports car quickly stopped at the gate of No. 1 Middle School. Meng Chenghong unbuckled his seat belt and said slyly, "Second sister, pack more~"
Meng Anran glanced over unhappily, "I know, falling in love is like a peacock spreading its feathers. Hurry and go to class."
"Hey, bye, second sister!" Meng Chenghong got off the car happily.
Meng Anran watched her brother walk into the school with his long legs. She saw a few boys glance over here, then quickened their pace to catch up with Meng Chenghong and hooked their arms around his shoulders.
They seem to be classmates.
It must be said that the Meng family has really good genes. Now that his facial features have grown, this kid has become a sight to behold in the school. Many girls can't help but stare at him for a few more seconds.
Meng Anran didn't stay here long. She drove away and went to the morning tea shop to meet her family.
Cantonese dim sum is so exquisitely made that a serving of only four or five items costs more than twenty yuan.
But now they don't have to worry about money anymore, they can eat whatever they want.
Shrimp dumplings, steamed dishes, chicken feet, spare ribs, black pepper beef ribs, etc., all come in double portions.
There is also the famous lachang, which is thin and chewy, smooth and refreshing when eaten, and tastes very good.
The barbecued pork buns, fried dumplings and coconut milk cakes are also delicious.
Five people, plus the double portion packed for Meng Chenghong, actually spent more than a thousand yuan.
"It's nice to indulge in a meal occasionally!" Meng Rong touched his full stomach, and when he smiled, wrinkles appeared around his eyes, making him look like a kind Maitreya Buddha.
Meng Yushu nodded in agreement. He was indeed quite satisfied with the meal. He looked at Meng Anran and said, "Anran, this is the only morning tea shop within a thirty-mile radius, and business is booming. Why don't you consider having Yandu Hotel do morning tea as well?"
Meng Anran drank a sip of hot tea, thought for a few seconds, and then said calmly: "Yandu Hotel has its own specialty dishes, so we can consider opening another one."
Meng Zhen took two takeaway boxes to put more of her brother's love in. She glanced at the almost full lunch box and said, "Let Xiao Hong try it too. If he likes it, maybe An Ran will really open her own restaurant."
"It's so troublesome to do this. We have to specially invite chefs from the south. They come here from other provinces to work, so the salary must be high. Won't the cost also increase?" Meng Rong waved his hand to express his disapproval.
Meng Anran raised her eyebrows and said, "Dad, let's open up our horizons. I don't have to go to the south to hire people. Wouldn't it be better to poach a few people here? Or, I can just buy this store directly."
Meng Yushu pondered for a moment and said, "Would it be more convenient to acquire it? Can I participate in the investment?"
Su Wanman couldn't help but laugh. "You two are really something. Just now you said you'd spend a thousand or so yuan on a lavish meal once in a while, and now you're planning to spend tens of millions to open a restaurant?"
How come we always talk about business when we go out for a meal?
The family's financial situation has improved, everyone has made some achievements in their respective fields, and the topics of conversation have become more mature, but the previous ease and comfort has been reduced.
Occasionally, Su Wanman would feel that she had run out of topics to talk about with her children and husband. Even though her health club had opened branches, she only asked people who understood business management to be store managers, and she would only check the accounts occasionally.
So I never know much about business matters.
In addition, she is a homebody and is not used to today's busy life. She spends much more time with her employees than with her family.
It would be better to stay at home and be a housewife like before, taking care of housework and preparing three meals a day for my family.
Every day when they come home from get off work, she makes them eat hot and delicious meals. For her, this gives her a greater sense of accomplishment than how many followers her account has gained.
Su Wanman did not tell her husband and children what she was thinking, but kept it deep in her heart.
She knew very well that her husband and children's careers were on the rise and everyone wanted to climb up. Once she mentioned her feelings, they would drop their work and run home every night just to be with her.
It may be a pressure for them.
If you want this family to become better and better, you can’t go back to the past.
The thoughtful Meng Yushu noticed the fleeting loneliness in his mother's mood. After thinking for a moment, he quickly understood the reason why his mother was unhappy.
Since getting married, my mother has been a full-time housewife, taking care of all the household chores. It’s hard work but also happy. She likes to have a happy meal and chat with the whole family.
But when I think about it, the time we spend together in the past two years has become less and less. When we get together during the Chinese New Year, there are inevitably a lot of business topics at the dinner table, and my mother has no chance to get a word in.
Maybe, I miss the intimate and warm times in the past.
Thinking about this, Meng Yushu didn't speak in a hurry. After thinking of a solution to this problem, he suggested: "By the way, it seems that none of us have ever gone on a family trip. How about everyone free up some time during the National Day holiday? Xiaohong also happens to be on vacation, so why don't we go on a road trip together?"
The plan was proposed so suddenly that everyone was stunned.
In the past, they might have happily agreed and excitedly started discussing which city to go to, what luggage to pack, what car to drive, and who would be responsible for making the plans.
But now, they all fell into silence.
Meng Anran found it very strange. Once the kidnapping was investigated, everyone would return to work. Meng Yushu had just won the Best Actor award, so he would definitely have many film offers and would have no time to travel.
Why was this suggestion made?
She looked towards her brother and when she received his slightly smiling gaze, she suddenly understood. She lowered her eyes and thought for a moment before saying, "I'll try to schedule the entire National Day holiday."
Since the busiest person said so, Mengrong and Mengzhen also began to think seriously about it, and gradually understood what Meng Yushu meant.
Meng Rong patted his chest and promised, "I have no problem! Now that we are making money, it's time for our family to go on a trip and enjoy life!"
Meng Zhen nodded and said, "I'll save up my vacation time, and if there are no emergencies, we can go together."
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