As June arrived, the villagers of Xixia Village were all busy. The grapes in the vineyards had grown to the size of peanuts. Every day, they had to go to the fields to weed, thin out the fruit, prune, and fertilize. At this critical juncture, Huang Minghao's parents, for the first time ever, went with the flow and took turns working in the fields. Since being reported last time, the two had been relatively well-behaved for a while.
This period is also the busiest time for Zhang Xiaohui. She has to do all the housework by herself, so she invited her master and fellow apprentice from the city to help make fast food, which also allows her to take some time to tend to her vineyard.
Jiang Shuya felt bad. Since the restaurant had been open for more than two months, all the revenue had been posted online, so she was very anxious. The fast food restaurant on Leshan Road, under Sun Qi's management, was also in full swing and had entered the decoration stage.
"Sun Qi, the renovation contractor said how long the shop renovation will take."
Sun Qi handed the renovation drawings to Jiang Shuya:
"Sister-in-law, it will take about two months, no problem, I'll keep an eye on it."
Jiang Shuya carefully opened the drawings and glanced at them:
"Don't you have to go to work? I'll take care of things here. Don't let it interfere with your work."
Sun Qi scratched his head and smiled shyly:
"I resigned."
Jiang Shuya was astonished:
"Ah, why? Such a good job."
Sun Qi's gaze was sincere:
"I've always wanted to run a restaurant. I've had the idea of opening a shop specializing in pan-fried buns (shengjian), and now I've decided that after our shop opens, we can include Shanghai-style pan-fried buns and offer breakfast as well."
Jiang Shuya had a deep admiration for this big boy with his own ideas. Ever since he heard that she was going to open a physical store, Sun Qi had been following her around, busy with everything, treating the store opening as his own business. He was exposed to the sun all day long, and his whole body became tanned and thin, which moved Jiang Shuya very much.
"Sun Qi, when the rest of the shops open, you should do the same as me! Take 5% of the shares."
She thought this was the only thing she could guarantee for him. Sun Qi's younger brother was young, his grandfather was disabled, and his grandmother was old. The family's financial support depended on him.
"Sister-in-law, I really want to help you. Seeing you running around all day by yourself, and the so much you've helped me before..."
Sun Qi felt ashamed and suddenly couldn't continue speaking.
Jiang Shuya smiled, pursing her lips:
"I knew it! I have a good eye for people; you're a person with a conscience."
Sun Qi was a little embarrassed, and asked again:
"Sister-in-law, I've heard the rumors in Xixia Village. You and Hao-ge got divorced, is that true?"
Jiang Shuya, who was fanning herself with the blueprints in her hand, paused upon hearing this, her expression complex: "Heh, the rumors are really well-founded. Don't listen to their nonsense."
Sun Qi stared intently at Jiang Shuya's expression and didn't ask any further questions. Although he knew Jiang Shuya wouldn't tell him, they were all from the same neighborhood, and he always saw her fighting alone, with Brother Hao never by her side. This inevitably made people guess that there was something going on between them.
I don't know why, but when I heard the news of their divorce, I felt a secret joy, a restless unease hidden in my heart. During the time I was following her, Sun Qi was very considerate to her.
He was out in the scorching sun for a long time, so I bought her a sun hat, bottled water, and ice cream. We ate at snack shops together and would sit on the steps at the corner of the street to observe the flow of people around the shops, sometimes for the whole day.
He kindly wiped the dust off the cement slab for her and sat down to discuss their next plans.
The two stood at the entrance of the restaurant, watching the renovation workers inside go in and out, carrying materials.
Seeing that Jiang Shuya's face was sweaty and her cheeks were flushed, Sun Qi reached out and pulled down the brim of Jiang Shuya's hat to cover her face a little.
Jiang Shuya smiled sweetly at the young man's heartwarming gesture;
"Sun Qi, I'll treat you to ice cream. What flavor would you like?"
Sun Qi looked at her gently, a slight smile playing on her lips:
"Wait here, I'll go buy it for you." After saying that, she dashed off to a supermarket across the street.
At this moment, Huang Minghao, who was standing not far away, walked over. He had seen everything the two of them did. At this moment, he understood that Sun Qi was really interested in his wife, but he still didn't believe that the person Jiang Shuya was talking about was Sun Qi.
"Jiang Shuya, how did you end up with Sun Qi?"
Huang Minghao strode over, staring coldly at Jiang Shuya.
Jiang Shuya looked around, wondering why Huang Minghao was nearby, and raised her eyes;
"We're opening a store together, so what do you think we'll be doing together?"
Huang Minghao's eyes flashed with anger; "It's just opening a shop, nothing else."
Jiang Shuya asked in confusion, "What else could it be, or what do you think it could be, Huang Minghao? Are you questioning me?"
Huang Minghao clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and said, "Jiang Shuya, I'm asking you, is that man him?"
Jiang Shuya turned her head away, avoiding his stern gaze:
"No, it has nothing to do with him. I only consider him a younger brother."
Huang Minghao stepped forward and grabbed her, roaring:
Who exactly is that man?
His saliva sprayed onto Jiang Shuya's face as he spoke. She hadn't expected him to get so angry when she tried to get rid of him.
"Huang Minghao, let me go! Don't force me. We're divorced. My affairs have nothing to do with you."
Sun Qi was holding two ice creams in her hand when she returned and saw Huang Minghao holding Jiang Shuya tightly. She ran over quickly and pulled the two apart.
"Brother Hao, what are you doing? Let go of your wife!"
Huang Minghao grabbed Sun Qi by the collar, his anger erupting:
"Sun Qi, do you and Jiang Shuya have something going on? Don't hide it from me, you know my temper."
Sun Qi looked deeply at the older brother he had followed since childhood. He had once been his younger brother, but now he was the older brother he admired, the most loyal and good friend in the entire Xixia Village.
In Sun Qi's eyes, Huang Minghao is a good friend who would go through fire and water for his childhood friends. However, they have all grown up, have different thoughts, and have their own families. Only Huang Minghao is still immersed in a boyish mentality and is not mature enough.
"Brother Hao, I heard what your wife said earlier. You two are divorced, right? Since you've separated, don't torture each other anymore. I've heard from others that you had various complaints about her. Since she's insignificant to you, just let her go!"
Huang Minghao held tightly to Sun Qi's collar and refused to let go.
"Sun Qi, you have no right to say such things to me. I'm only asking you, do you have feelings for her, or are you just too afraid to admit it?"
The ice cream in Sun Qi's hand melted little by little, dripping onto his hand. He forcefully pried Huang Minghao's arm open, and a smile gradually appeared on his handsome face.
"Yes, I like her."
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