The rented room only has a bed, no bedding. I'm planning to go to the grocery store next door to buy a set of bedding, two washbasins, and preferably a thermos, since I'll need to drink water anyway.
He told Yan Xiaoqiang to sit in the room and rest, then ran out. Huacheng was Huacheng after all; the general store was well-stocked. A set of bedding cost Yan Xiaoqiang two hundred silver dollars, and a washbasin and thermos cost another thirty silver dollars.
Strictly speaking, I remember when I was a child, Cai Min got a set of bedding from the black market for 120 yuan during the Chinese New Year. At that time, my dad's monthly salary was only 27 yuan, so this set of bedding was undoubtedly the most expensive thing in the house.
But now, a set of bedding sells for two hundred yuan. Yan Ge feels that it is not as expensive as the bedding when he was a child. Is it because his horizons have improved, or because the times have progressed too fast?
There was a place to get hot water near the rental house. A bottle of hot water cost two cents, which was quite cheap. Yan Jun went there on his way and got a bottle of hot water so he could have some to drink when he was thirsty at night.
As dusk settled, Ah Hao knocked on Yan Ge's door. When Yan Ge saw it was Brother Hao, his eyes crinkled with a smile. Building good relationships with wholesalers meant he'd always profit from any good or new goods in the future.
Ah Hao actually wanted to invite Yan Xiaoqiang the most. He knew that Yan Ge's sister was the daughter of this strong man. Getting on good terms with him would be much more beneficial than getting on good terms with Yan Ge. Who was Yan Ge? He was just someone who followed his cousin around and got a little soup, while this guy was the one who ate the meat.
"Uncle Yan, we've opened a seafood restaurant in our area. We'd like to treat you to a seafood feast today."
Yan Xiaoqiang was a little confused. What is seafood?
Ah Hao grabbed Yan Xiaoqiang's hand and started walking: "Come on, come on, you'll see when you get there. Yan Xiaoqiang, hurry up and keep up."
The Grand Hotel is a newly opened hotel, decorated in a magnificent and opulent style. Yan Xiaoqiang felt like a country bumpkin visiting the Grand View Garden, looking left and right, feeling that his eyes couldn't take it all in.
A whole row of glass tanks were filled with shrimp soldiers and clawed generals, and there were also red fish. How strange, fish can grow to be red! Good heavens, is that a lobster with its claws outstretched? How come this lobster is so big? Could it be the grandfather of the lobsters from the small river?
"Uncle Yan, this hotel was opened by a Hong Kong businessman. I heard it cost several million. And this lobster is an Australian lobster, it's delicious. Let's order one today."
Yan Xiaoqiang shuddered. This lobster looked so ugly, it was creepy just looking at it. He decided not to eat it.
Ah Hao didn't listen to Yan Xiaoqiang. He came to this hotel just to eat this; how could it be considered a seafood meal without it?
Under the crystal chandelier, glasses clinked, laughter filled the air, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Yan Xiaoqiang had truly broadened his horizons today. He had never imagined that restaurants could be so luxurious. The dining tables were covered with tablecloths, the chairs were made of velvet, the lobsters could grow to such a huge size, and even the wine bottles could be shaped like gourds.
This liquor doesn't seem very good; it's much worse than Lao Bai Gan. It doesn't feel good at all, but it has a strong aftereffect. I feel like I'm in a dream now; everything is blurry, and even my steps are a bit unsteady.
Fortunately, Yan Ge hadn't been drinking. He was self-aware enough to know that Hao Ge's actions clearly showed he wanted to befriend his uncle, so why should he be ungrateful? He should just keep an eye on his uncle.
The meal cost nearly a thousand yuan, which startled Yan Ge so much that he closed his eyes. No way, this is money, not ashes. How could it just disappear with a flick of the wrist? And the people around him, all so wealthy and powerful, with gold necklaces around their necks thicker than dog leashes, must all be rich.
"Uncle Yan, come on, let's go upstairs. There's a bathhouse up there. Let's go to Massagi and calm down." Ah Hao grabbed Yan Xiaoqiang, who didn't know where to go.
Massage, what is a massage? Yan Xiaoqiang followed Ahao upstairs. When they got to the third floor, the lights dimmed noticeably. Yan Ge helped Yan Xiaoqiang take off his clothes and they went into the bathhouse. The warm water woke Yan Xiaoqiang up from his drowsy state.
Just as he was about to ask for a glass of water, a glass of water appeared beside the bathhouse. Yan Xiaoqiang picked it up and drank it. Hmm, one glass wasn't enough, he asked for another. Yan Ge handed his own water to Yan Xiaoqiang: "Uncle, drink mine."
After taking a bath, Yan Xiaoqiang felt extremely sleepy, and his eyes were almost too heavy to keep open. Ahao asked the waiter to take Yan Xiaoqiang to the rest room to sleep for a while, while he went to find his old flame. As for Yan Xiaoqiang, well, do as you please.
Yan Ge was bored but worried about Yan Xiaoqiang, so he followed him to the lounge. The lounge was dimly lit and each recliner was spaced apart. Guests who needed massage could enjoy Thai and Hong Kong-style massage techniques here.
Yan Xiaoqiang was already asleep, snoring loudly. Complaints from those around him were useless; he was sleeping like a log and couldn't be woken up no matter how much they tried. They had no choice but to leave. Fortunately, there was more than one rest room, so they could just go to another one.
Yan Xiaoqiang slept very comfortably. The bathroom temperature was just right, neither too hot nor too cold, unlike outside where the sun was blazing and the skin felt like it was burning.
Ah Hao walked in with a beaming smile: "Uncle Yan, how did you sleep? Did you sleep comfortably?"
Yan Xiaoqiang quickly stood up: "Thank you for your hospitality, Ahao. Come visit Beijing sometime. My house is big; there'll be a place for you to sleep when you come."
Ah-hao had been waiting for these words, and his eyes narrowed with joy: "Definitely, definitely, I'll come whenever I have time."
“Yan Ge, give Ah Hao your home address later.”
"Uncle, I'll write it now." Yan Ge found a notebook, tore off a piece of paper, and started writing.
"Thank you, Uncle Yan. I'll definitely come and see for myself when I have time." Ah Hao quickly looked up the address of the courtyard house in Beijing twice, memorizing it before hiding it. It's a courtyard house! Wow, they must be rich.
"Nan Nan's dad, are you Yan Xiao Nan's dad?" a voice came from over.
The three of them looked over at the same time. Yan Ge and Ahao didn't recognize each other, but Yan Xiaoqiang's face looked vaguely familiar. Who was this person?
“I’m Li Qiang, an educated youth from Mushroom Village. Don’t you remember me?” Li Qiang said.
Looking at Li Qiang, who was dressed as a waiter, Yan Xiaoqiang searched his memory: "Oh, you're the older brother of the old bachelor's wife, right?"
"You've met my sister?" Li Qiang asked excitedly.
A warning bell rang in Yan Xiaoqiang's mind. He remembered the old bachelor mentioning Li Qiang in a casual chat, saying that Li Qiang was a ruthless character who had not only sold his parents but also his sister.
"Of course I've seen them. Your sister married that old bachelor, and I even gave her a dollar as a dowry. They're in Mushroom Village now, aren't they? What are you doing here?" Yan Xiaoqiang's lies came out instantly. He had no choice; the old bachelor didn't like his brother-in-law, so he'd better keep it a secret.
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