Chapter 461 Meet in 2018
"Old Xie, let's go, son. Your dad and I won't be back for dinner tonight. You can handle it at home by yourself."
Gao Xiulan was sitting on a chair putting on her shoes. She went out frequently, so Xiaotong bought her a pair of non-slip sneakers that were comfortable and didn't tire her feet.
Xie Yi poked his head out of the house, his hands still rummaging through the clothes.
He retired a few years ago and lived a leisurely life at home every day, receiving his pension on time, and leading a comfortable life.
His wife Xiaotong was not as lucky as him. She could have retired this summer.
Unexpectedly, the college refused to let him go and re-hired him.
I've been busy attending some seminars these days and haven't had time to eat at home.
He had no appetite when eating at home alone, so sometimes National Day would drive to pick him up and take him to Peking University at mealtime.
He swiped his alumni card to go in and have dinner with his family.
When Xiaotong’s students saw him, they called him “Master” one by one. Immediately, his waist and leg pains were gone, and he could eat two bowls of rice at a meal.
Leaning against the door frame upstairs, he hadn't even finished folding his clothes, but the old couple was about to go out. They were both in their 80s, but they were still dressed very fashionably.
The two people were wearing the same style of sportswear, and Comrade Lao Xie even bought himself a baseball cap, which was really ostentatious.
"Which restaurant are you going to eat this time?"
"I just heard from your Aunt Qiaofeng that there's a new hot pot restaurant opening on Qianmen Street, so your dad and I should go check it out."
Gao Xiulan is 83 years old this year and has short silver curly hair.
As time goes by, wrinkles on the face are inevitable, but the spirit is the best.
"Xiu Lan, the taxi is waiting outside. Son, do you want me to bring you some egg fried rice?"
Xie Da Jiao was holding a crutch and pulling a suitcase with wheels, which was filled with treasures.
In September 2016, a short video app called Douyin was officially launched, and a short 15-second video is a joke.
It has been extremely popular for more than two years, and it started live streaming again at the end of this year.
Gao Xiulan and Xie Dajiao usually like to watch these, and later after watching more, they learned to take pictures of them.
At first, I took pictures of everything I saw, and then I accidentally posted a video of an old couple going out to drink milk tea.
The number of likes increased rapidly, and the account became popular, with the number of followers exceeding a thousand.
The two of them tasted the sweetness and often took their cameras to eat in restaurants in Sijiu City whenever they had time.
Of course, eating is the main thing, and taking videos is secondary.
I shot a lot of video material, but it doesn’t mean I have to upload it immediately.
At least add subtitles, adjust the picture, add some music or something.
When Xie Da Jiao needed this job, she immediately thought of Hao Daer.
He thought his son had nothing to do at home all day, and feared he would be bored, so he arranged an editing job for him.
But it won’t be a waste of time. For example, a couple can go out to eat hot pot and bring back some fried rice before leaving.
Xie Yi would continue to work honestly after receiving another salary at the end of the month.
"I don't want to eat. I'll have dinner with Xiaotong tonight, and then Guoqing will drive over to pick me up."
"Okay, as long as you have something to eat, your dad and I will be leaving first."
Gao Xiulan put on sunglasses, took her husband's hand and slowly walked out.
Xie Yi rubbed his slightly sore waist and looked up at the clock hanging in the living room downstairs opposite.
He muttered to himself, "It's already this late, why hasn't Guoqing come yet?
You're already a father, why are you still so unstable in doing things?
Orange doesn't even take the time to talk about him? How can I, as his father-in-law, have the nerve to open my mouth? "
As soon as he finished speaking, Guoqing came into the house carrying bags of things, and stuffed them into the snack cabinet on the first floor as if he knew the place well.
After wiping the sweat off his face, he looked up at his father-in-law and said with a smile, "Dad, let's go. I'll take you to Mom's place."
"Okay, I'll go upstairs to get something and leave."
Perhaps thinking of his lovely and well-behaved granddaughter, Xie Yi did not find fault and came out with his things after locking the door.
This time he brought a butt cushion. Last time, Xiaotong said that the chair in her office was a bit uncomfortable.
Look how thoughtful he is!
When I got on the National Day bus, I saw a lot of dolls scattered around on the back seat.
Each one is uglier than the other. Of course, he would never say such things in front of his granddaughter.
Brother Nengzi said something before and made someone cry. It took me a week to comfort her.
Perhaps it was because he was thinking about having dinner with his wife, Xie Yi was in a good mood.
He took the initiative to start the conversation: "Is Chengzi still overseas on business and hasn't returned yet?"
Guoqing immediately replied, "Yes, Dad. He said he would fly back this Friday."
"Orange is busy with work, and I know it's not easy for you to take care of the child alone.
If you have any problem, just call me for help.
I have no objection to taking care of our children."
Of course, I couldn’t complain to my father-in-law during the National Day holiday: “Dad, what’s so hard about raising a child?
Besides, our children are usually very well-behaved and I am not busy at work.
As long as you put in some effort, you can manage everything at home and outside."
He was not embarrassed at all and looked very proud.
He worked very hard and finally managed to get into National Tsing Hua University and became Chengzi's junior.
After graduation, I went to work in an enterprise, working from nine to five every day, and leading a regular life.
As long as he doesn't want to be promoted, he is his own leader.
He leaves on time after get off work every day. After all, he has to rush to pick up his daughter from kindergarten and then go to have dinner with his wife.
After being with Orange, some people also made fun of his name.
He also thought about changing his name, but later his grandmother secretly took him to see a mysterious blind fortune teller.
After performing the ritual, he said that although the name was a bit rustic, it would bring good luck to his wife, family and children.
After that, he never thought of changing his name again.
Xie Yi felt relieved after hearing this. It turned out that the children he had watched grow up were reliable.
"National Day, you are really smart. Here, this is the pocket money my dad gave me.
I'm full of dinosaurs, so I'll buy some more meat for you and the kids."
Guoqing was very touched. His father Ernengzi said that he was a lucky boy and was lucky enough to become a member of the Xie family.
This is indeed true.
Although his job is stable, his monthly salary is not much.
Among his colleagues, he lives the most comfortable life. His wife is capable of making a lot of money, and there are no troublesome relatives at home.
When a man is in a good mood, his face will not age easily.
His father Ernengzi doesn't like to go out with him recently, saying that he can't look any more handsome when he's next to him.
"Okay, go back now. Drive slowly. Remember to bring Orange and my granddaughter home for dinner on Saturday."
After arriving at the place, Xie Yi got out of the car and waved towards the car, indicating that everyone could leave.
He turned his head and saw a child selling flowers at the door. He felt the money in his pocket and was glad that he had not put all his pocket money in.
"Give me a bouquet of flowers, too."
"Uncle, what kind of flowers do you want?"
"Just wrap this bunch of sunflowers for me."
"Okay, uncle, take it."
Xie Yi quietly stuffed the flowers into his coat, covering it slightly, and strode to Lin Xiaotong's office.
"Master is here to see the teacher again."
"Has your teacher Lin eaten yet?"
"Not yet. The teacher said to wait for you to eat together."
"Luckily I came here early today, otherwise I would have missed dinner."
After a brief greeting, Xie Yi held the flowers with his hands behind his back and a butt pad tucked under his arm.
I knocked on the door and came in after hearing a response.
"Xiaotong, look, what did I bring you?"
Lin Xiaotong was working at her desk with her head down. In fact, when she heard the footsteps, she knew who was coming.
"What day is it today? You even bought sunflowers."
As soon as she took off her glasses, Xie Yi handed a bouquet of flowers to her as if presenting a treasure.
"Of course, it's the day to have dinner with our Professor Lin."
She chuckled, took the flowers, and placed them diagonally in the frosted vase by the window.
"Let's go out for dinner together."
The two turned off the lights and locked the door, their hands naturally clasped together.
“Orange will be back soon, let’s go to the market on Friday and buy some more vegetables.
My aunt and her family will be coming over soon, and if I don’t buy enough, I’m afraid there won’t be enough to eat.”
"Guoqing said he would be the chef, and his cooking skills have improved. But my daughter still loves the braised pork I make the most."
"Besides vegetables, what doesn't my daughter like to eat?"
"Brother Nengzi made the fried pork with grapes and chili peppers."
“Why do you want to prepare this dish before eating?”
"Have you forgotten? You've had gum inflammation lately and can't eat spicy food."
"But I want to eat meat."
"Let's just not order the stir-fried pork with chili peppers."
Passing by the brightly lit Weiming Lake, the two people's shadows were closely pressed together.
The days ahead are long, and we will never be lonely with each other's company.
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