Chapter 46 Wen Ning's Birthday
Chapter 47 Wen Ning's Birthday
Thinking that his parents were in poor health and that opening a restaurant would be too exhausting, Fang Qing simply took the opportunity to tell them about his plan.
"Dad, Mom, although the restaurant makes money, it is indeed conspicuous and can easily attract the jealousy of villains. Let's sell the restaurant."
As soon as these words came out, they were met with strong opposition from Fang's mother.
"No, our restaurant has just gotten on track and we've finally made some money. I'm also planning to launch new dishes. If you want to sell the restaurant, then all my efforts will be in vain. No, just study hard and don't worry about other things."
Fang Qing tried to persuade his mother to no avail, so he could only suggest that his mother take in an apprentice to work in the store and not allow her to overwork herself. Only then did Fang's mother agree.
Today is the day for salary payment. Fang's father went to the post office to collect his salary and found that this month's salary has increased from more than 80 yuan to 120 yuan! After asking his colleagues, he found out that prices started to rise after the beginning of spring this year, and the government increased their salaries after regulating the prices.
Upon hearing the news, Fang Qing suddenly remembered that in his previous life, a few months later, in order to improve the dormitory problems of some units, the county demolished old and dangerous houses in some areas of the main urban area. Many people not only got new houses, but also received a sum of demolition compensation.
Thinking of this, Fang Qing got excited and quickly pulled her father aside to talk. She asked her father to find out if there was any news of demolition in the county recently, and also asked her father to buy a few cheap bungalows as soon as possible.
Although Mr. Fang was an honest man, he was very smart. He was very surprised to hear his daughter's words. "Where did you hear the news? I didn't even know about such a big thing. How did you know?"
Fang Qing was stumped by his father's question and could only say that he overheard his classmates talking about it, and then asked his father to ask.
Although Mr. Fang didn't quite believe it, he still asked around and ran back the next day, extremely excited. As soon as he entered the house, he found the savings book with the 100,000 yuan and took out 20,000 yuan.
Fang's mother thought he was going to give money to those families again, so she immediately stopped him at the door. Fang's father didn't have time to explain, so he just said something good and hurried out with the money.
A few days later, Fang Qing came home from get out of class and saw his parents sitting on the small kang, holding three notebooks and smiling foolishly, "Dad, what are you two doing?"
When Fang's mother saw her daughter coming back, she immediately pulled her to sit down with her and handed her the notebook in her hand, "Look, your father's achievements today."
The owner's name was clearly written on the small notebook: Fang Decai.
"Your dad got the news that the area in Heping District was going to be demolished. I heard that not only would they give him houses, but they would also receive demolition subsidies! Before the news was announced, your dad went straight over and bought three bungalows that were on sale. My goodness, after being married to your dad for so many years, this is the first time I've seen him be so smart!"
Father Fang, who was sitting on the side with his legs crossed and humming a song, shook his head proudly, "You underestimated me, didn't you? I just didn't have a chance before. Look at this time, there are three bungalows at once. If one of them can be demolished, we will make a profit. Even if I sell the others, I will not lose money..."
Fang Qing felt extremely reassured as he looked at the property deeds in his hand, thinking that in a few years, these properties would appreciate in value substantially, and by then the family's life would surely get better and better.
Watching her parents bickering, Fang Qing's tense heart finally relaxed. Suddenly she remembered that Wen Ling had invited her to attend Wen Ning's birthday party tomorrow, so she quickly asked for leave from her parents.
In the past, Fang's mother was the one who was most opposed to her attending any party, but today she was in a good mood and actually nodded and agreed. She also gave her five dollars and asked her to buy some snacks to bring over.
But Fang Qing wanted to make something different. After all, Wen Ling and Wen Ning were her few good friends, and their family conditions had always been good. Bringing ordinary dim sum would seem a bit uninspiring.
Now it is June and the weather is getting hotter. The soda sold in school can no longer satisfy everyone's desire for cold drinks.
Fang Qing thought about the various ice cream popsicles she had eaten in the mental hospital in her previous life, and she had always wanted to try making them herself. However, refrigerators had just entered the market and were still relatively expensive, so Fang Qing could only run to Wang Xuefei's house and borrow her refrigerator to make her first fruit ice cream.
Fang Qing consulted many food books and tried many times on his own, and finally made a plate of jam-filled ice cream.
After wrapping the ice cream in paper, and putting it into a cardboard box full of ice cubes, Fang Qing left the remaining ice cream to Wang Xuefei, and then hurriedly rode his bicycle to Wen Ning's house.
As soon as he entered Wen Ning's house, Fang Qing heard a silver bell-like laughter coming from inside the house. Fang Qing straightened his clothes, picked up the box and knocked on the door.
Wen Ling heard the noise and ran out immediately, "Qingqing, why are you here just now? Come in quickly. Hey? What's in your box?"
Wen Ling touched the carton and felt a chill. Her eyes lit up immediately. "Did you buy popsicles?"
"I didn't buy it. I made it myself. You can try it later and see if you like it."
Fang Qing walked into the house quickly and carried the box to the kitchen. He was relieved to see that Wen Ning's family actually had a refrigerator. "Lingzi, quickly open the refrigerator. I'll put the ice cream in to freeze it. It was too hot on the way here, and I'm afraid the ice cream will melt."
Although there was ice cubes to cool it down, the ice cream was still a little soft. The two hurriedly transferred the ice cream to the freezer. Wen Ling took the opportunity to take a bite of the ice cream and praised Fang Qing for making it delicious. She simply ate the whole stick in two or three bites, and then pulled her to the living room, "Come and sit for a while, they are playing poker, and the meal will have to wait for a while."
Wen's mother came back from shopping soon. Fang Qing helped her pick and wash the vegetables. Wen's mother felt bad and asked Wen Ling and her daughter to go to the house to play.
In the living room, a group of students were having fun. Wen Ning was sitting aside watching them play. Next to him was a young girl, sitting right next to Wen Ning, with a beautiful smile on her face.
Fang Qing took a look at the girl. She was very pretty and looked familiar. The two of them sitting together gave people the illusion of a talented man and a beautiful woman.
Wen Ling took Fang Qing over and sat opposite. Wen Ning peeled an apple and looked up to see her coming. He smiled and said, "Why are you so late? I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Wen Ling smiled proudly, "Qingqing made the ice cream herself, so I came late. Brother, I just tasted it and it was delicious."
The girl then looked up and was visibly stunned when she saw Fang Qing's face. Then she blinked and shook Wen Ning's arm, "Brother Ning, who is this sister? Why haven't I seen her before?"
Contrary to Fang Qing's expectations, Wen Ning did not shake off the girl's hand as he usually did. Instead, he patiently told her, "This is my friend, Fang Qing, in the same grade as Lingzi."
He turned his head and glanced at Fang Qing, "Qingqing, this is my uncle Tang's daughter, her name is Tang Xiaoyu."
Tang Xiaoyu? Fang Qing was amazed. It was her!
(End of this chapter)
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