Chapter 81 Dream
The next day, when Shen Chutang woke up, she was told that a lot of gifts had been delivered, from flowers to jewelry and diamonds. Even those things that were not used were still sent by Shi Chengyu, including a sapphire necklace that he designed himself.
He didn't think it was a waste to give it to her now, nor did he think of saving it for next time. He knew Shen Chutang didn't need these things, but he still wanted to collect all the good things he thought of and give them to her.
Although Shen Chutang was drunk yesterday, she still remembered what she did, especially when she saw the pile of gifts in the living room. All her memories were instantly awakened. Because the gifts this time had special meaning, she put the necklace around her neck.
The white neck seemed to be embedded in a bay of blue water, which was particularly dazzling.
Shi Chengyu brought her back to the Shi family again on the weekend. Shi Tingyue had rested for a while and got better. His family sent a few young people to accompany him, and the yard became much livelier.
Shi Chengyu was playing with a few kids in the yard, teaching them how to take apart a toy gun model. He was very skilled in the movements, and the kids looked at him in surprise and admiration.
Shi Tingyue sat on a rocking chair, rocking with a palm-leaf fan in his hand. "Chengyu had this skill when he was a child. I thought he could go to the army to develop, but he didn't want to. He Xun and others didn't have the heart to do it. Later, they thought he could go into politics, but he didn't want to either."
Unexpectedly, he, like his father, chose to go out and do what he wanted to do. Maybe it was because he was the youngest child in the family, so he had the confidence and the right to make choices.
Shen Chutang smiled faintly, and vaguely remembered something. When she was twelve or thirteen years old, she first talked about her future dreams, about her dreams about Shi Chengyu.
At that time, Shen Yanheng had just graduated and was sent to a remote countryside for training. The conditions were very difficult and he could not come back for a long time. It also took a long time to send things and they would arrive after several rounds of mailing.
As for Shen Sichen, he has already decided to study abroad, which is even further away.
The house suddenly became a little empty with two people missing. Shen Chutang sat on Shi Chengyu's lap, grabbed his sleeve and asked him tearfully if he wanted to leave too.
Shi Chengyu wiped the tears from her face and said that his dream was to be with her forever.
It turned out that he had said this before, and had said it many times, but at that time she thought it was a joke to coax her and did not take it seriously. However, Shi Chengyu treated every word he said to her as a vow to be fulfilled.
"Grandpa, would you have felt it was a pity at that time?" Shen Chutang asked.
"What a pity? What's a pity? You young people just do whatever you want to do. The world belongs to you young people." Shi Tingyue waved his fan, "Besides, Chengyu did a great job."
"Times have changed, but I believe he can achieve something in any field."
“Indeed.”
Shen Chutang smiled and nodded in affirmation, then looked at the person sitting in the yard. The warm sunlight shone on him, adding a bit of warmth. Several children surrounded him. The picture was beautiful. She thought that if they had children in the future, it would be as beautiful as it is now.
Shi Tingyue said: "I have to say, the palm leaf fan given by Old Man Shen is quite useful."
Shen Chutang laughed, "You chose this one out of all the gifts. Grandpa was just joking with you."
According to Shen Boyu, if he had kidnapped the little daughter of the Shen family, it was possible that he would have been shot decades ago. Considering that Shi Chengyu was a decent person and Tangtang liked him, he reluctantly agreed to their relationship.
"That's great, that's great." Shi Tingyue laughed, "I've never dated your grandpa before, and we only met a few times before."
"I used to think he was aloof, but I didn't expect him to be like an old mischievous child when he got old."
Old naughty boy, Shen Chutang felt that these three words were quite appropriate, "Master Shi, I will introduce you to each other when there is a chance in the future."
By then they will be two old urchins.
"Okay." Shi Tingyue responded, and then said, "Hey, don't always use my last name when calling me. It sounds weird. Just call me Grandpa like Chengyu does."
Shi Chengyu was much more aware of this than she was, and he was very comfortable calling him "brother and grandpa".
"Okay, Grandpa." Shen Chutang smiled sweetly.
Shen Chutang saw that it was almost time and Shi Chengyu was still busy, so he suggested, "Let's go cook, Grandpa. I want to learn how to make crab roe tofu from you."
Shi Tingyue was a little confused, "Why don't you learn how to make Dongpo pork? Isn't this your favorite?"
"But Brother Chengyu likes crab roe tofu." Shen Chutang said casually while stretching.
Shi Tingyue was very surprised, but he didn't know whether he should be surprised that she knew Shi Chengyu's love for her, or that Shi Chengyu was willing to let her know his love for her.
But it didn't seem to make any difference. He was fed dog food for no apparent reason. Shi Tingyue smiled cheerfully, "Okay, I'll teach you everything."
Now is the time to eat crabs. The sea has just opened along the coast. The crabs caught in the morning will be delivered at noon, and the ingredients have been prepared in advance.
Shi Tingyue was only responsible for doing it and teaching Shen Chutang.
The man who was a powerful figure on the battlefield when he was young has now turned into a chef. He teaches this today and that tomorrow, and he never gets tired of it.
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Shen Chutang's coming-of-age party was scheduled on her birthday. Although it was called a coming-of-age party, she had already been an adult for a year.
Although she started learning early and her family hired a teacher when she was five years old, Chen Musheng didn't want her to go to school so early because she was in poor health when she was young. She didn't go to junior high school until she was thirteen years old, which was later than most people.
There were fewer people at home at that time, and she was bored at home. It was indeed time for her to go to school, and her health was much better than before, so Chen Musheng felt at ease to let her go to school.
Six years have passed in a flash. The little girl who used to need someone to hold her hand when walking has grown up and can move freely in high heels.
Chen Musheng looked at her and couldn't help but recall her appearance as a child, a fair and tender girl who was loved by everyone who saw her.
"Mom, does it look good?"
As Shen Chutang spoke, she turned around in front of her, and the hem of her skirt fluttered and sparkled with her movements.
The crown on her head was more exquisite than the one she wore last year, but lighter. Shi Chengyu treated her like a princess and remembered what she said about the heavy crown tiring her neck.
"It looks good." Chen Musheng said with tears in his eyes, "Our Tangtang has really grown up this time."
Shen Chutang walked up to her and hugged her gently, "Mom, don't shed tears."
After she finished speaking, she wiped the corners of Chen Musheng's eyes and said, "I don't think I've ever thanked my mother for bringing me into this world."
"What are you talking about? Your parents brought you into this world without your consent. Your parents are very happy that you are willing to come."
"We don't need you to do anything. As long as you are happy, can see the beauty of this world, and are free, Mom and Dad will be very happy."
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