New Year's Eve.
The provincial capital of Guangxi Province.
In a residential area, a family of three is having New Year’s Eve dinner.
The old couple were very happy. This was the first time their son Zhang Ping had time to have New Year's Eve dinner with them since he started working.
While serving food to her son, Zhang's mother asked, "Are you still on duty tomorrow?"
Zhang Ping replied while gnawing on a big bone: "I have to be on duty. It's great that I can come back today to have a New Year's Eve dinner!"
Zhang's mother couldn't help but sigh and said, "I really regret letting you study medicine. Especially since you are a boy and you took the initiative to choose the major of obstetrics and gynecology. Now you are so busy at work that you don't see anyone for several days. Girls dislike your job. What are you going to do if it continues like this?"
Zhang Ping smiled and said, "Mom, you don't have to worry too much. I'm still young!"
Zhang's mother glanced at him and said, "Young? You will be 33 years old after midnight. When your father was 33, you were already in elementary school. You spend all day in the hospital now. You don't have time to meet girls outside. Why don't you try to woo your female colleagues?"
Zhang Ping shook his head and said, "None of my female colleagues are suitable targets for me."
Father Zhang, who had remained silent the whole time, snorted, "I'm afraid your female colleagues don't like you, right?"
Zhang Ping was speechless.
Ever since Zhang Ping became an obstetrician and gynecologist, Zhang's father has been very critical of him.
There is no way. There is no harm without comparison. The son of a friend of Zhang's father is also a doctor, but he is a pediatrician with a very good relationship with people. Neighbors often come to him for help with fruits and children.
Although the house was often restless, Zhang's father's friend's tone was full of pride whenever he talked about his son.
Although Zhang's father also has a son who is a doctor, he is an obstetrician and gynecologist who is not popular. Strictly speaking, every household can use an obstetrician and gynecologist, but everyone sees them everywhere. Which wife would be willing to find a familiar male doctor when giving birth?
Seeing her son remained silent, Zhang's mother pondered and said, "Son, how about we go on a blind date? I heard that there's a matchmaking agency near the train station. The matchmakers there are quite capable and have even helped Xiao Min, a big star, to be a matchmaker!"
Zhang Ping was surprised and asked, "Matching celebrities? What kind of matchmaking agency is so powerful?"
Zhang's mother said, "I'm not sure about the details. How about I ask someone to find out after the New Year? If it's suitable, I'll find a matchmaker for you. We must settle your marriage next year. Otherwise, what will happen if it's delayed for another year?"
Although Zhang Ping was not in a hurry to get married, he did not want to disappoint his mother, so he nodded and said, "Okay, Mom, you decide!"
…
Longshan Village.
At midnight, every household starts setting off fireworks and firecrackers. This is also the busiest time of the year in the village. The colorful fireworks continue to bloom in the sky. City people can only see this beautiful scene on TV.
At this time, the difference between those social addicts and otakus and homebodies becomes apparent. Otakus and homebodies basically just copy and paste a few New Year greetings in the WeChat groups where they chat on a daily basis, and that’s all!
And those who are socially obsessed are really busy.
Jiang Feng was also very busy with his work. All the couples he had brought together sent him New Year greetings. Of course, he had to reply to them one by one. At the same time, he also had to chat with Miss Huang Lingwei and take some beautiful videos of fireworks and send them to her from time to time.
The best time to set off fireworks is in the first half hour.
Half an hour later, most families had finished setting off their fireworks and firecrackers, and only those with wealthy financial resources were still setting off their fireworks.
After Jiang Feng replied to the message, he continued chatting with Huang Lingwei until two or three in the morning before they said good night to each other and went to rest.
…
In a blink of an eye, it was the fifth day of the first lunar month.
After breakfast, Jiang Feng's family of five, his uncle's family of three, and his grandmother, nine people, in two cars, set out for Shenzhen to attend his cousin Cui Yuan's wedding.
Jiang Feng's Volvo xc90 is a luxurious seven-seater. On the one hand, it is comfortable to sit in, and on the other hand, it is convenient for many people to chat. Therefore, in addition to Jiang Feng's family of five, his grandmother and cousin Jiang Yu also ride in Jiang Feng's car.
My uncle and aunt drive a car.
Although my aunt's home is in Shenzhen, because my uncle has a rather cold relationship with this place, no one in the Jiang family except Jiang Feng and my uncle has ever been to my aunt's home.
In fact, it was the first time for Grandma and Jiang's mother to travel across provinces.
On the way, grandma couldn't help asking, "I heard that Shenshi was just a small fishing village more than 40 years ago?"
Jiang Xue, who was sitting in the same row with her grandmother, nodded and smiled: "Yes, Shenshi was just a small fishing village at that time."
Grandma sighed, "The power of the country is so great. Your aunt went to work in Shenzhen in the 1990s. At that time, Shenzhen was already very famous. In other words, it took the country only ten years to build a small fishing village into a famous big city. It's really amazing!"
Jiang Feng continued, "Grandma, in fact, the country only provides policy support for the development of Shenzhen, and does not provide economic assistance. There are many reasons why Shenzhen can develop so quickly. In summary, it is the right time, the right place, and the right people. None of the three can be missing."
Jiang's mother said, "From what I saw on TV, Shenzhen is full of tall buildings. I wonder how beautiful they will be in real life?"
Jiang Feng smiled and said, "People like us who come from small places will feel like our eyes have been opened when we go to Shenzhen for the first time. It is one of the most prosperous cities in our country. After drinking at my cousin's wedding, I will take you to have a good tour of Shenzhen."
Jiang's mother nodded repeatedly after hearing this. "It's a rare opportunity for us to come here, so we have to take a good look. The next time we come, who knows how many years it will be!"
Jiang Xue smiled and said, "Mom, you said that our family is different now. Let alone coming to Shenzhen, it is not difficult for you to go abroad for fun. Grandma and Mom, just tell me where you want to go and I will drive you there."
Hearing this, grandma and Jiang's father and mother all smiled.
…
At 4:44 in the afternoon, Jiang Feng and others arrived at his aunt's house smoothly.
My aunt and her family of three were waiting at the door to greet us.
Because Jiang Feng used his wall-breaking ability to increase the maximum marriage matching value between his aunt and his cheap uncle, when Jiang Feng saw his cheap uncle again this time, he found that his attitude was much better than before.
Of course, this is also the reason why the Jiang family gathered together.
My aunt also cooked according to the time. After greeting each other, we sat down to eat.
"Xiao Feng, you came and went in a hurry last time, and I didn't have time to have a couple of drinks with you. Let's drink to our heart's content today." Cui Zhiqiang said with a smile as he poured the wine.
He heard his son talk about Jiang Feng's miraculous deeds years ago, and knew that Jiang Feng was no longer the same as before. At the current rate of development, it would not be long before his assets surpassed his uncle's. Naturally, his attitude changed a lot, and he no longer dared to underestimate his wife's nephew.
Although Jiang Feng didn't like this cheap uncle very much, he still smiled for the sake of his aunt and cousin, saying, "I can't drink much, but I'll do my best. If you want to drink to your heart's content, you have to drink with my dad and uncle!"
Cui Zhiqiang shared the wine and said with a smile, "Of course, I have arranged almost everything that needs to be arranged. I will definitely drink with my two uncles tonight!"
Jiang's father and uncle were naturally polite again. Although the two sides were very close relatives, they rarely interacted with each other and had no contact, so they were almost like strangers.
However, wine is sometimes a good thing. Even if everyone is still a little unfamiliar with each other at the beginning, after a few glasses of wine, and with my uncle's attitude having indeed changed, everyone naturally became closer.
At this moment, Aunt Jiang Chunlian felt indescribably happy.
She had been looking forward to this scene for many years, and finally it came true!
When Jiang Feng saw his aunt's happy face, he felt relieved and felt that it was the right thing to do to use his ability to break the wall on his aunt's marriage.
The meal lasted until six or seven in the evening.
Originally Jiang Feng wanted to meet Huang Lingwei, but now he has drunk a lot of wine and is no longer fit to meet her, so he can only wait until tomorrow to meet her.
My aunt's family has many houses, so it is no problem to arrange for Jiang Feng and his group to stay in a hotel.
That night, Jiang Feng went to bed early, which was rare.
…
The sixth day of the first lunar month.
Drink alcohol and have tea as you please.
Huang Lingwei opened the store as usual.
In fact, there is not much business when the store opens on the first few days of the Lunar New Year. Things like cigarettes, alcohol and tea are basically prepared before the New Year. There are people who buy them after the New Year, but they are only a minority.
However, instead of staying at home and being bored, it is better to open the door and do business.
If there is no business, just think of it as a different place to play with your phone. If there is business, it is extra income.
At this time, Huang Lingwei, who was sitting at the cashier counter, was reading a novel on her mobile phone. When she was chatting with Jiang Feng some time ago, she heard him recommend several novels, and now she was reading them eagerly.
Reading novels can be said to be one of the fastest ways to kill time, especially when you see an exciting plot, you will be completely immersed in it and can't help but wait for the plot to end.
When I looked back suddenly, I found that it was already dawn!
I believe that everyone who likes to read novels has experienced the same thing, and Huang Lingwei has experienced it many times.
This time, the novel that Jiang Feng introduced to her was indeed very well written. Huang Lingwei immersed herself in it without realizing it. Even the electronic sensing sound of "Welcome" could not pull her out of the plot.
This shows how addicted she is.
"Miss, do you have any monkey wine for sale?"
Huang Lingwei, who was immersed in the plot of the novel, heard this question and subconsciously replied "no". Then she felt that the voice seemed a little familiar and quickly raised her head.
Then, she saw someone she never expected.