Chapter 19 Chapter 19 When we were distributing the buns, we saw Brother Han,…
Because of the dream she had last night, Jiang Xiaoci decided to go out alone after breakfast and not go to the boxing gym with her second brother.
In preparation for his enlistment, Jiang Yunyi resumed going to the boxing gym to practice Sanda. Jiang Xiaoci would go with him to learn boxing these days, but she didn't go today. He thought the girl found it boring and asked, "You can't persist after only two days of learning?"
Jiang Xiaoci said: "Brother, I have my own things to do today, you don't have to provoke me, I won't say anything."
Jiang Yunyi smiled and said, "Okay then, be careful when you go out."
Jiang Xiaoci nodded: "Don't worry, I'm very smart."
I changed two or three buses, and even got on the wrong one once. It was almost noon when I finally found the place I had dreamed of.
This place is deserted, an empty abandoned site. Opposite is an old noodle shop that has just opened, and there are only two customers eating noodles inside.
The place that Jiang Xiaoci dreamed of would never be there for no reason. Since she was already there, she might as well make the best of it. She was not in a hurry and sat down on the side of the road, thinking that maybe she would meet someone or something. If there was really nothing exciting, and she got hungry later, she could just go across the street to eat noodles, so that it wouldn't be a wasted trip.
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On the other side, Jiang Yunzhong and Han Jingyuan's gangs had agreed to fight. Just as they arrived at the place and hadn't started fighting yet, they saw Jiang Xiaoci coming.
Come if you want, but she didn't leave and insisted on waiting for more than half an hour. Both gangs became impatient and each sent someone to communicate. They all agreed to settle their conflicts after Jiang Xiaoci left.
Jiang Xiaoci was lying under the shade of a tree, feeling drowsy from the warm breeze. She felt like she had slept for a long time and was hungry. If nothing happened, why not go over and get some noodles first?
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The old noodle shop just opened today and some old customers came to visit, old acquaintances, one is the director of Shengli Police Station and the other is an old instructor at the police academy.
Chen Hexing, director of Shengli Police Station, was patrolling the streets a few days ago and saw the boss renovating the shop. He often ate noodles sold by this boss when he was a child. After several decades, the shop has been reopened.
He made an appointment with an old friend a few days ago and came over as soon as the store opened.
The old director joked that the boss didn't know how to do business: "There are so many good locations, but you don't choose one, but come to the old place? This place is very deserted. If you lose money and close the shop, we won't be able to enjoy your old craftsmanship anymore."
The noodle shop owner smiled and said, "Now that the economy has been liberalized, there are stalls and shops open again. I thought I'd go back to my old place. Business is slow now, but old neighbors and old customers like you come here just by smelling the food. Business will slowly pick up."
The old director knew that he chose to stay in the old place, not only to do business with his old neighbors, but also to meet old friends. As long as they were still in the same place, who knows, who knows if someone would come back one day?
When the noodles were almost finished, Chen Hexing pointed to the opposite side and asked his old friend, "Old Duan, look at that little girl across the street. She has been sitting there for more than half an hour in a deserted place. Could she be upset? Let's go over and take a look."
Duan Yongye is an old instructor at the police academy and a good friend of Chen Hexing for half his life. He joked, "You have been the director for half your life, and you just like to meddle in trivial matters. OK, I will go with you to take a look."
When he got closer and took a look, he was very surprised and said to Chen Hexing: "I know this girl, Jiang Yunzhong's little sister. Why is she here?"
If you know someone's child, then you should ask.
Chen Hexing stepped forward, took out his ID, and said with a smile: "Little sister, I am the director of the police station in this area. I am not a bad person. You have been sitting here alone for a long time. Did you encounter any difficulties?"
Jiang Xiaoci really looked at his ID carefully and found that he was a policeman. Moreover, she knew the instructor, who was an old instructor that her brothers were most afraid of.
She quickly stood up and said, "Hello uncles, I just came here to sit down and nothing else."
Who would just sit there in a deserted place? The little girl must be hiding something.
Duan Yongye was very perceptive. After walking around the abandoned ruins, he actually made a big discovery. Haha, several troublemakers from this year's graduating class were all there. When they saw him not running away, they might have been afraid that they would not be able to explain to the little girl outside.
He gathered together the two gangs of troublemakers who had agreed to fight, and scolded them with gnashing teeth.
"The school is so big, it's not enough for you to show off. You want to come out and cause trouble? All right, after the little sister leaves, you all go to the police station and write a self-criticism."
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Jiang Xiaoci saw the instructor uncle coming back after a circle. Why didn’t she think of it? People can hide behind those walls.
She quickly stepped forward and asked, "Uncle, did you find anything later?"
Duan Yongye smiled and said, "Yes, there were two wild dogs fighting in the back, but I chased them away. I didn't find anything else. It's already noon, little sister, you should go home and eat."
Jiang Xiaoci said: "My parents won't be home for lunch, my eldest brother is busy with graduation matters at school, and my second brother won't be home either, so I want to go across the street to eat noodles."
Chen Hexing said cheerfully, "You are in for a treat. That old noodle shop just opened today. The boss's cooking skills are really good. Go over and have a taste."
Jiang Xiaoci ran over. This old noodle shop mainly sold shredded chicken and offal noodles. The soup smelled delicious. She was hungry, so she ordered a large bowl.
Private stalls are good. The prices are a little bit higher, but you don’t need a ticket. The noodle soup is very fragrant, made from large bones and chicken bones. Jiang Xiaoci ate half of it and asked the boss to give her two more bowls. She would send them to her grandparents later. After a few days, she would bring her parents and older brothers over to eat.
After finishing her noodles, she saw the director and the instructor still chatting in the ruins, so she ran over to greet them: "Uncle, why aren't you leaving yet?"
Duan Yongye told a white lie: "It's rare for us two old friends to meet each other. Let's bask in the sun and chat. Little sister, you go back first."
Jiang Xiaoci waved her hand: "Uncle, I'm leaving now. Goodbye."
When I came here today, I met a director uncle and an instructor uncle. That should be considered a gain, right?
Jiang Xiaoci felt relieved and took the bus away.
As soon as she left, Duan Yongye called out a few troublemakers and asked them to go to Shengli Police Station to write a self-criticism. He said angrily, "It was because of your little sister that I discovered that you wanted to wait until we left before beating us up, right?"
Jiang Yunzhong: "That can't be possible. The noodle shop is open today. We won't be stupid enough to fight in front of people."
Instructor Duan gave him a slap in the face: "You are the most troublesome one. Write 500 more words for me."
Some people couldn't help laughing out loud in gloating, Duan Yongye said bluntly: "Han Jingyuan, you were the one who laughed just now, you should also write 500 more words for me."
Han Jingyuan: ... "I didn't say anything."
Instructor Duan: "You didn't say anything, but you must be laughing in your heart. It's worth punishing you."
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Jiang Xiaoci took the bus to her grandparents' house, brought two packed chicken noodle soups, and shouted as soon as she entered the door: "Grandpa and grandma, I brought you some delicious food. If you've eaten, you can have it tonight."
He Suwen was delayed in cooking today due to some things, and the old couple hadn't eaten yet. Fortunately, the noodles and soup were packed separately. They boiled the noodles with water, heated up the soup, and then they could eat.
After asking Jiang Xiaoci where she bought noodles, He Suwen was pleasantly surprised: "Oh, Boss Liu's son has reopened a noodle shop. We old customers must go and show our support."
Jiang Xiaoci heated up noodles for her grandparents. Feeling sorry for them not having eaten yet, she asked, "Grandma, what's bothering you? Tell me and I'll help you resolve it."
He Suwen started to talk: "Last year, the college entrance examination was resumed, and many educated youth returned to the city. We had to find jobs for them, and also to help the older educated youth find their lifelong events. The street office set up a matchmaking agency, and they insisted that I run it. If I don't make good matchmaking, I'll be blamed, and I'm worried."
Jiang Peizhong ate the traditional chicken noodles served by his granddaughter and felt very satisfied: "Who told you to be a matchmaker in the past? If not you, who else can they choose? If you really don't want to go, just refuse."
He Suwen actually wanted to go. She had just retired and had been idle for a few months. She felt that her health was not as good as before.
She said worriedly, "It's not that I can't go, but I don't have a good helper."
Jiang Xiaoci's eyes lit up: "Grandma, if you really can't find a suitable helper, I can go and help you. I can't do anything else, but I'm very accurate in predicting marriages for people."
He Suwen rubbed her hair and was about to refuse jokingly when she suddenly heard that voice again.
The voice said, "Wow, Xiaoci has the right professional skills. She helps others find the right connections, and her own opportunities are also there. This is great."
He Suwen was surprised and happy at the appearance of this voice. What opportunity did Xiaoci have? Is it a chance for marriage or a chance for career? Unfortunately, that conversation did not continue.
He Suwen put down his hand as if nothing had happened and said, "If you come to help, grandma will definitely be willing."
Jiang Peizhong couldn't believe it: "Are you really going to take Xiaoci to a matchmaking agency? If something goes wrong, how will she cope with it?"
He Suwen just heard the "conversation" and said confidently, "It's not like Xiaoci introduces every couple. She only introduces the ones she thinks are good, so there won't be any mistakes. If you can support what we two decide to do, then support it. If you can't support it, don't oppose it either."
Jiang Peizhong smiled and said, "Okay, I support you. Where is your matchmaking agency located?"
He Suwen said: "The street has given us a good place, right next to the Shengli Police Station. Even if someone causes trouble, we are not afraid."
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Jiang Xiaoci went home and told her parents and her elder and second brothers the good news that she had a serious job.
Jiang Yunyi was worried: "Grandma, why are you meddling in such trivial matters? It's a thankless task. If there's a couple that's not properly matched, people will blame them."
Jiang Weihai supported: "Your grandmother has been enthusiastic all her life. When she is a matchmaker, she will definitely verify the situation on both sides. Few people have complained over the years. It is better than those random matchmaking."
Gu Wenying also agreed: "Xiaoci runs away for no reason, so why not find her a proper job? With her grandmother watching over her, nothing will happen to her."
Jiang Yunzhong objected: "She is still so young, have you ever thought about sending her to school to study hard for a few years and get into college? Why would you do matchmaking?"
The objection was futile, Jiang Xiaoci said: "Brother, if I could pass the exam, my mother would have sent me to school long ago. Everyone has their own aspirations, and you are not allowed to object."
Jiang Weihai was about to find fault with his eldest son and asked him, "You didn't let me ask you about your work. One of your classmates has been assigned to my company for internship. Why don't you believe it? Have you made a big mistake? Lying and concealing things is not a good habit."
Jiang Yunzhong saw that he couldn't delay it, so he could only say frustratedly: "It's been assigned. I'm doing internship at Shengli Police Station, but don't worry, Dad. If the internship is good, there will still be a chance to be transferred to the branch."
As long as he can do his internship smoothly, Jiang Weihai has no objection to where he goes. The police station is at the grassroots level, and it would be a good thing to temper his character.
Jiang Xiaoci was very happy: "Brother, our matchmaking agency is right next to the Shengli Police Station, so I can ride your bicycle to and from get off work."
Then it can be considered a good thing. Jiang Yunzhong said, "Okay."
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In this way, Jiang Xiaoci got a stable job. There were many teenagers who took over their parents' jobs. She was still a year away from turning 18, so no one held her age against her.
Jiang Xiaoci went with her grandmother to see the matchmaking agency where she was about to start work. The police station was next door.
It was Brother Han's first day at work today. Jiang Xiaoci brought some homemade steamed buns with braised pork and preserved vegetables. When they were distributing the buns, they saw Brother Han, wearing a new short-sleeved uniform, rushing in.
Jiang Xiaoci was stunned: "Brother Han, you are here for internship too, come and have some buns."
That day, Han Jingyuan and Jiang Yunzhong had an appointment to compete over who would sign up to go to the east city and who would sign up to go to the west city. As a result, Jiang Xiaoci came and brought the instructor and the old director of Shengli Police Station. After a self-examination, the two of them were sent to Shengli Police Station for internship.
Han Jingyuan nodded: "The instructor and the director said that whoever solves ten cases first between me and your elder brother will be transferred to the municipal bureau first."
Jiang Yunzhong: "It must be me."
Director Chen was happily eating the steamed buns that Jiang Xiaoci had sent for breakfast. He couldn't stand the young man's arrogance, so he gave him a warning: "Don't act so high and mighty in front of your sister. Aunt Liu's cat has climbed up the tree again. You two go over and help her get the cat down."
Jiang Yunzhong: "I'm here to be a policeman, not to catch cats for others."
The old director pretended to hit him: "Do you know why you two were assigned to the local police station? It's to temper your impetuous tempers. You can't even catch a cat, and you're trying to catch a thief? Go quickly."
Han Jingyuan didn't say anything. He just asked for the address of Aunt Liu's house and went over.
How could Jiang Yunzhong fall behind? He stomped his feet and chased after him.
Jiang Xiaoci also chased after them and stuffed two meat buns into each of the two brothers: "Brother, only when you are full can you catch thieves, no, catch cats. I'll wait for your good news."
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Most of the cases handled by the police station are neighborhood disputes, petty thefts, etc., and the probability of encountering major cases is small. For several days in a row, Brother Jiang Xiaoci and Brother Han were arranged by the director to mediate various disputes, help find cats and dogs, and look for children who had disappeared.
Once when he went out to mediate a dispute, the eldest brother was even scratched on the neck by the indiscriminate family members, leaving bloody marks. The eldest brother vowed to take the place of Brother Han and was transferred to the Municipal Bureau as a criminal policeman.
People were coming and going in the police station, but Jiang Xiaoci had no time to watch the fun. She lay over the table, drawing one form after another for registration information.
The matchmaking agency has just been set up, and there are too few unmarried men and women registered. Jiang Xiaoci has set her sights on the single police officers in the police station next door, and her eldest brother is the first one she approaches.
But the eldest brother ran faster than anyone else: "I have to focus on my career, so I'm not in a hurry to introduce blind dates. Jiang Xiaoci, go find Han Jingyuan."
Han Jingyuan glared at Jiang Yunzhong who was trying to divert the blame. Fearing that Jiang Xiaoci would take it seriously, he quickly stated: "If I'm not transferred to the Municipal Bureau, I'm not interested in dating. Why don't you register with our old director? He's still single."
The director gave each of them a slap in the face and said, "You've got your sights set on me. Go check out all the pickpockets roaming around in the department store."
Qi Jiayue happened to come to see Jiang Yunzhong. When he heard that he wanted to introduce a date, his family urged him to do so. He was eager to try and said, "Sister, I'll register."
This was the first person to register on his own initiative. Jiang Xiaoci quickly took out a pen and paper and said, "Brother Qi, what do you want? Please state it clearly and don't be shy. Then I can find it for you according to your request."
Qi Jiayue scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "Then I'll tell you, I want someone gentle and pretty. I'm the youngest in the family, and my mother wants the girl to have no brothers or sisters to support, and the gift price should not be too high, and she should have a stable job. I don't have any other requirements."
The old director was so angry that he hit him and said, "Isn't your request too high? How about I match you with a fairy?"
Qi Jiayue chuckled: "Xiaoci told me to tell the truth. If I can't find it, then forget it."
Thinking about all his requirements combined, it was indeed difficult to find one, so he quickly added: "After I get married, I can live on my own instead of living with my in-laws. Is that an advantage?"
When He Suwen heard this, he smiled and said, "This is a great advantage. Okay, wait for the news, and we will arrange a meeting when there is a suitable one."
Qi Jiayue's condition obviously made things difficult for his sister, so Jiang Yunzhong dragged Qi Jiayue outside and beat him up: "With your requirements, it's hard to find someone."
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Brother Qi was the first one to come and register. Jiang Xiaoci hoped to help him do it. She used her ability as a flower demon to check the red line on Brother Qi's body, and actually found a girl in Yuncheng who met his requirements and worked in a department store.
Jiang Xiaoci suddenly had an idea and said to He Suwen, "Grandma, I remember you have good friends in the department store. Why don't we go there and register a few members?"
He Suwen agreed readily and took Jiang Xiaoci to the department store. When she saw the floor manager of the department store, Jiang Xiaoci called out sweetly, "Hello, Aunt Qian."
Manager Qian was very enthusiastic: "Aunt He, I heard that you have a caring granddaughter. Do you have a job? Do you want to work as a salesperson in the department store?"
The department store is a good job. He Suwen proudly hugged Jiang Xiaoci and said, "Our family doesn't rely on her to work and make money. It's good enough that she is happy. Now she is following me to be a matchmaker in the matchmaking agency."
Manager Qian smiled and said sadly, "Aunt He, you are so lucky. My mother told me to treat you as my own mother before she died. I remember all the kindness you have shown my family. What can I do for you today?"
He Suwen never thought of repaying a favor, so she smiled and said, "Our matchmaking agency has just been set up, and we are in need of information about unmarried singles. Young people like you who don't have a partner, introduce a few to me."
When he heard that they were here to register for matchmaking, Manager Qian boasted proudly, "Our department store salespeople don't have trouble finding a partner. There are not many single people. But there is a girl who is already 23 years old and still single. I have been introduced to several people but none of them worked out. I am worried about her. If you can introduce her to a successful relationship, I will thank you."
He Suwen smiled and said, "Isn't that perfect? Register your information and we'll introduce you to someone suitable. That's what we do."
Aunt Qian was very enthusiastic. She took them to the candy counter and whispered, "Her name is Shang Dongyun. She has two older brothers. She is an old girl and her family treasures her very much. She doesn't like ordinary ones, but she thinks her family has high standards for good ones. That's why she has been delayed until now."
Jiang Xiaoci looked at the sister who was selling candies. Her smile was as sweet as the candies. She grabbed a handful of candies and threw them onto the scale. It was basically the amount the customer wanted. She was skilled in her business and had a warm attitude. The more Jiang Xiaoci looked at her, the more she thought it was suitable.
He Suwen and the others were few, so he pretended to buy candy and went over to talk for a few words, then came back and shook his head: "The girl is shy and didn't agree to register."
Jiang Xiaoci was very disappointed: "Grandma, the sister who sells candy is very suitable for Brother Qi. It would be great if we could register her and ask her about her requirements."
He Suwen said, "You can't rush into matchmaking. Both parties must be attracted to each other and willing to do it. I think it's because there's someone next to her that she's embarrassed. You wait, she'll definitely come to our matchmaking agency to register in a few days."
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Jiang Xiaoci was half-believing and half-doubting, but sure enough, when it was almost time to get off work, the candy-selling sister actually came to the matchmaking agency herself.
Jiang Xiaoci was extremely surprised and quickly welcomed her in: "Sister Dongyun, I thought you didn't want to register. Come in and sit down."
Shang Dongyun was very shy and afraid of being seen, so he asked, "It's almost time to get off work, can we close the door and talk?"
He Suwen smiled and closed the door of the matchmaking agency, turned on the light, and said, "Of course you can, girl. Don't look down on our Xiaoci. She is very kind. She found a sent-down youth for her aunt. He was rehabilitated and now has returned to the capital. She also found a match for her uncle. On the day of the wedding, the college entrance examination was resumed and she was admitted to university by her father-in-law. She also brought her parents together. They are both good matches. You can register with us, it will be right."
Shang Dongyun blushed, and she had more confidence in this matchmaking agency. She said, "The reason why I waited so long is because my family is well off and my job is okay. I can't find a suitable one, and even if my family urges me to get married, I won't give in."
Jiang Xiaoci quickly agreed: "Sister is so outstanding, she must find someone as outstanding as you, otherwise why would she look for one? Sister, what kind do you want? I will register for you, and if I find a suitable one, I will arrange for you to meet."
Shang Dongyun was mentally prepared and stated his request without fear of being laughed at.
"I am the youngest in the family. My parents hope that I can be happy after marriage, rather than taking care of the housework for the whole family. They also hope that the other party's family relationships are not too complicated, and it would be best if there are no younger brothers and sisters who need help. They also hope that I can live separately from my in-laws after marriage."
Jiang Xiaoci and her grandmother looked at each other. This request coincided with the one proposed by Brother Qi. They were both the oldest and the youngest in the family, and their parents were open-minded. This was what they called a marriage made in heaven.
Jiang Xiaoci was delighted, as she saw that the red thread had tied the two together and it was indeed a good match.
She said, "Sister, what about your own requests? You can't just talk about your family."
Shang Dongyun blushed and said, "For me, I want someone who is good-looking, at least taller than me, not too chauvinistic, and a little romantic. He should come pick me up from get off work when he is not busy, and prepare a little surprise for holidays. We should do housework together, and not be a hands-off boss."
I wanted to say something else, but suddenly I felt that if I kept making requests, it would annoy people, so I quickly asked, "Are my requests too many and you can't remember them all?"
Jiang Xiaoci waved her hands repeatedly: "No, no, your requests are all reasonable. I have already noted them down."
Shang Dongyun felt that since he had made the request, he had to show some advantages, otherwise it would be difficult for the matchmaking agency to operate.
She added: "My family will give me a house. If the man's family has a house, I can rent it out, and the rent will be used to subsidize the household expenses. As for the betrothal gift, my family doesn't have too many requirements, just a little bit of appreciation will do. My parents said that even if the man gives it, I can take it all back."
After completing the registration requirements, Shang Dongyun shyly walked out of the back door of the matchmaking agency.
Jiang Xiaoci and her grandmother discussed it and decided that Brother Qi was a good match. Now they just needed to verify the registration information to see if it was true, and they would be able to make the connection.
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