North and South Restaurant
"Hey, did you hear that?"
"What did I hear?"
"Don't be so mysterious, just tell me what you have to say!"
"That's what happened yesterday!"
"Oh, so it's that thing!"
What happened yesterday has become a big news that has been widely spread among people at the train station!
First it was the human traffickers, then they came to overturn the stall, and finally they were all taken to the police station.
Each of these incidents was extremely dramatic, especially after Jian Jianan and his gang went to the police station, no one knew what happened next, which made people even more curious.
The gossipy vendors speculated about what had happened to them.
"Have you heard? They won't come here anymore!"
"What? You won't come anymore? So they're not doing business anymore?"
"How is that possible? Do you think he's as stupid as you, leaving his good business behind and going home to do nothing?"
"Then where did they go later?"
"I heard that Jian Jianan and his group rented a store near the Sunshine Farmers Market. From now on, they'll open a small shop, unlike us!"
"Sunshine Farmer's Market? Isn't that the place not far from here? How much is the rent?"
“I heard it costs more than ten yuan a month!”
"Shock! Why is it so expensive!"
"That's right. Fortunately, it has a clear price, but not many people rent it. Every time I pass by, I see the person in charge sitting dejectedly at the door, eager to grab anyone he sees and sell him something. Do you think Jian Jianan and the others are being taken advantage of?"
"This family is so foolish! Think about it, setting up a stall at the train station is free, and they can come whenever they want. Especially now that Fang Gang and his group are gone, they have nothing to worry about. Why would they spend all this money?"
"Who knows? Why not just wait for them to come and ask?"
"They didn't come in the morning? They came in the afternoon? People who have made money are different. I still remember when they first came here, they came early and left late every day, rain or shine!" Everyone who heard the person who said this could sense the sourness in his tone.
"Hey, Lao Yu! Do you know when Jian Jianan and the others will come? Did they really rent a shop? Are they busy with something this morning?"
When asked, Yu Chunlai was busy with his own small business and didn't even look at anyone.
"How should I know what you're asking? They don't tell me everything. If you have something to ask, can't you just wait for them to ask?"
Seeing Yu Chunlai's unyielding look, the person who asked the question could only go back embarrassedly.
The four people from the Jian family came out amidst the long calls and anxious cheers of a large crowd.
As usual, their family of four came over pushing a cart. This scene immediately attracted the attention of others, and there were exclamations.
"Why are they still here? Did you get the wrong information? Didn't you say they were going to rent a shop out there?"
"How would I know? I'm not a know-it-all. Just wait and see!"
The Jian family did come today, but they were not here to do business. Looking at the empty tricycles on their tricycles, it was obvious that they were not here to sell snacks.
Soon, everyone knew what they were here for.
The four of them first came to Yu Chunlai. Su Qinxuan said to Yu Chunlai with sincere emotion, "Aunt Yu! We have been relying on you to take care of us for the past few months. Now we are leaving anyway, and we won't need these things. Just pick out some and take whatever you like! Take whatever you want!"
Yu Chunlai said happily, "Really? Thank you so much!"
No wonder the two families get along so well. With such generous and unpretentious personalities, how could they not have something to talk about?
Yu Chunlai wasn't greedy and only chose a large bucket. He said contentedly, "We've had that iron bucket for years. Lao Chang and I have been looking for an opportunity to replace it, but it's expensive here and there. There's really nothing we can do. It's better to arrive early than to arrive at the right time. Don't you think? Today I got your gift, and it's exactly the iron bucket we need!"
Yu Chunlai was in high spirits and couldn't let go of the iron bucket with her husband.
This is exactly what the Jane family intended. Since this thing is no longer needed anyway, why not give it to someone in need and make the loved ones happy? Isn't that a good thing?
The Jian family's visit immediately caused an uproar in the open space of the train station. If you can get a good deal, you are a bastard. You should not refuse something that is given for free. Besides, everyone can see that the Jian family's business is doing well, so they all want to get some good luck.
Just like that, their stall was crowded with people and it was very lively.
Gu Xiangxiang and her husband Li Tianchuan stood at the outermost edge, with no intention of squeezing in. Li Tianchuan lectured Gu Xiangxiang, "Didn't you help them out at the exit yesterday? You're a lifesaver, aren't you? Why didn't you go up and grab a few things?"
Li Tianchuan was very jealous, but he was too proud to do it himself in order to maintain his image of being indifferent to fame and fortune, so he could only keep urging his wife.
Gu Xiangxiang ignored him, "What? We just said a few words yesterday. Don't think that our relationship is so good. Are you dreaming?"
After saying this, he didn't even look at Li Tianchuan, which made Li Tianchuan so angry that he wanted to hit him, but because he was in a public place, he couldn't do it, so he could only say viciously: "I'm going home, you just watch here!"
After saying that, he left, leaving Gu Xiangxiang alone to watch the stall without helping at all, leaving her busy and sweating profusely under the scorching sun.
For some reason, Gu Xiangxiang suddenly wanted to cry.
At this moment, a childish voice suddenly rang in my ears, "Auntie, this is for you! Thank you for speaking up for us yesterday!"
It turned out to be Jian Jianan. She had broken out from the crowd at some point and came to Gu Xiangxiang.
Gu Xiangxiang stared blankly at the little girl in front of her. She held up a shelf and handed it to her: "Auntie, look at this. You can put things on it. I think you will need it!"
Gu Xiangxiang didn't know what to say for a moment. Joy, shame, and excitement all surged into her heart, and she felt a mixture of various emotions.
Seeing that Gu Xiangxiang didn't move for a long time, Jian Jianan put the things down and thanked her again.
Gu Xiangxiang finally reacted and said softly, "Thank you, little girl!"
Jian Jianan waved his hand proudly: "You're welcome, Aunt Xiangxiang, your cooking is delicious. I hope you can use it in the future!"
Jian Jianan went back only after delivering the things to Gu Xiangxiang.
Soon, all the items were distributed, but there were still some greedy people who were unwilling to let go easily. In the end, they simply pointed at the cart and said, "Well...then do you still want this cart? If not, I'll take it!"
Before he could finish his words, Zhang Chen grabbed it, as if he had already determined that the Jian family would agree to his request.
This unexpected turn of events caught everyone off guard. Before the other three could react, Jian Jianan slapped his hand directly, making a crisp sound: "Pa!"
Jian Jianan said righteously, "Who said it won't be useful? We'll use it to transport things and move goods in the future, and we can even ride it to various places. It's very useful!"
“No!”
She finally left two big words!
Zhang Chen said awkwardly: "If you don't want to give it to me, then don't give it to me! Why are you shouting so loudly?"
However, besides this matter, the family came here today for something else, which was to explain the situation to the diners. After all, from now on, their work focus will be on running the store. Since they will not be coming to the train station anymore, they always have to explain it to the regular customers.
When this was said, some people were happy and some were sad.
The joy is that the Jian family’s business is growing bigger and more prosperous, but the worry is that they can no longer eat such delicious food.
Su Qinxuan comforted the visitor: "How could that be? We didn't commit any crime and ran away. We just moved to a new place. I'll give you an address. If you still want to come, just come directly!"
After much persuasion, I finally managed to get him to smile again.
This was also Jian Jianan's idea. She said, "We have to tell everyone! Otherwise, many people won't know that we've actually moved to a new location, not closed down."
The rest of the day was spent chatting with diners.
The next day, at the Sunshine Farmers Market, the family rolled up their sleeves and prepared to go. Su Qinxuan shouted, "Let's get started!"
People immediately became busy. Today was the first day of renovation, which was a big project. In order to save money, they decided to do all the other work themselves except for the necessary labor and supplies!
After Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping rented this store on the street near the farmers' market, they spent a lot of time and effort on decorating it.
They found local craftsmen to repaint the walls, choosing a light blue color that reminds people of the sea in the early morning, which is so peaceful and pure.
They also replaced the original plastic chairs with light brown wooden dining chairs. Each table was carefully selected, polished and waxed, and the table tops were spotless. You can tell at a glance that they put a lot of care into it.
The sign outside was specially sent by Xu Jing to celebrate the new restaurant's opening. The rectangular wooden sign bore the words "Nanbei Restaurant" in large letters. The restaurant, from the outside to the inside, exuded a simple and elegant atmosphere, completely different from the haphazardly decorated small restaurants around it.
Of course, the facade is just the icing on the cake; the food is the foundation of a restaurant.
Su Qinxuan's craftsmanship has undoubtedly conquered the locals. Every morning at seven o'clock, the small restaurant just opens, and the aroma of pickled rice noodles, Baoluo rice noodles, and Lingshui sour rice noodles spreads from the store door to the street. Every passerby wants to follow the aroma and come in to sit down, but the restaurant is now in trial operation and is not open to the public.
Under the watchful eyes of the public, Nanbei Restaurant finally picked an auspicious day and opened its doors!
On the opening day, the restaurant was packed, and there was a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on the first day of opening!
Of course, you don’t have to guess to know that this was another idea of Jian Jianan.
When closing the shop at night, Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping tucked the two children in. Su Qinxuan gently stroked Jian Jianan's soft hair and said, "If this child didn't feel tired, sometimes I would think she was some kind of monster."
Jian Yangping laughed foolishly: "I just hope they are safe and healthy! It doesn't matter what achievements they make in the future, I won't force them."
But just as some birds are born to fly non-stop, some people are born to be money-lovers and will continue to move forward on the road to making money.
During the first three days of the opening of Nanbei Restaurant, there was a constant stream of customers, making it the most lively place in the Sunshine Farmers Market.
July is the hottest month in Guangdong Province. You will be sweating profusely in just a few seconds walking on the road. If you walk in the sun with a bag of shrimps, by the time you get home, the shrimps will be cooked!
The weather is so hot now!
However, in such hot weather, other small shops are deserted, but the small restaurants in the north and south are crowded with people, and there are many people queuing.
Even though the small restaurant was as hot as a steamer, many people still flocked in.
The big discounts offered at Jian Jianan’s opening event played a big role in this.
First, she made major changes to the restaurant's menu and signs.
When they set up a stall at the train station before, they were limited by the space and actual conditions, so the food products they bought every day had to be carefully selected to get the best value for money.
But now they have their own base and don’t have to choose carefully every day.
But this doesn't mean you can throw anything on the sign, there still have to be changes.
First, they need to clearly define their own positioning. Their small restaurant is a restaurant that uses Hainan Island local cuisine as its signature dish and integrates the tastes of local people. The dishes are mainly practical staple foods that can quickly fill the stomach.
That means that when Jian Jianan and his team are designing the menu, they must add staple foods such as Hainanese noodles, Hainanese chicken rice, various noodles and rice, and reduce the number of flashy and fancy dishes.
However, this can be ignored considering that they only have coconut rice that fits this category right now.
Adding staple foods wasn't difficult for Su Qinxuan. After hearing her daughter's words, she only thought for a few seconds before naming several dishes: "Lingshui sour rice noodles, Baoluo rice noodles, and as for rice, let's add a few homemade fried rice dishes!"
Jian Jianan never doubted his mother's cooking skills, so he was completely relieved when he heard this.
At this point, the foundation of a restaurant - food - has finally been determined.
After all, no matter what activities you have or how nice your decoration is, people only come for the food.
Second, opening a restaurant is different from the past. There are many more unexpected situations than setting up a stall. It is conceivable that they will encounter more and more people like Fan Gang in their future lives.
However, this aspect should be left to the two adults to think about. Jian Jianan, as a child, can't help much.
The third point is the most urgent and also the most controversial: should we hire someone?
My brother Jian Jiabei holds a different opinion on this.
"Why should we spend extra money to hire someone? The four of us can handle it. Isn't it just about cooking, serving food, and collecting money? We did a lot when we set up a stall before, and we didn't see the need for more people!"
Jian Jiabei has seen many scenes recently where the family's money flows out of the house. Everything costs money: rent, decoration, tables and chairs, and even tableware.
Whenever he spent money, Jian Jiabei's heart would tremble. He was very resistant to wasting money on unnecessary things. If possible, he would do everything himself.
Jian Jianan looked at his brother's expression and found it funny. He immediately understood what he was thinking.
Yesterday, when Mom asked him to pay the vegetable delivery worker, that's what happened to my brother. Jian Jiabei trembled as he handed the money to the worker, his face a horrible expression, a mixture of reluctance, bitterness, and sadness. Jian Jianan had no doubt that if time allowed, he would still grow vegetables himself and not let anyone make a penny from him.
However, Jian Jianan understood his psychology very well. Wasn't it because he had suffered enough from being poor when he was in his hometown? Now that he had some money, he naturally developed a miser mentality, just like a Pixiu, only taking in and not spending.
But even though we understand it, hiring people is still necessary.
Jian Jianan put forward his own point of view, "We are short of staff, and hiring people is urgent. This is the most important thing right now."
She looked at Jian Jiabei, "Brother, you just said that the four of us would be enough and we don't need so many people. But we will have to go to school in the future. By then, only mom and dad will be here. Will they be able to handle it?"
Jian Jiabei was still stubborn, "I came to help after school, how come I'm too busy?"
His younger sister is young and needs to pay more attention to her studies, so as an older brother, he just needs to come and help her.
Jian Jianan didn't expose him, but continued, "Let's talk about today. Although everyone was very busy, if you look closely, you don't know what we were busy with. Mom cooked, Dad delivered the food, and my brother and I took orders and collected money. But today there were too many people and it was too busy, so a lot of small mistakes happened."
"For example, we repeatedly served the same two dishes to a table of guests. After they finished eating, they only paid one cent. Because it was our mistake, they refused to pay again."
Jian Jiabei lowered his head. It was his fault. He and his sister didn't see the man placing the order, so they wrote it down again, which led to the final result.
In the face of Jian Jianan's facts and reasoning, Jian Jiabei finally remained silent.
In that case, let’s recruit people!
Su Qinxuan went out for a walk and brought back a girl in her twenties that day. Her name was Yang Tao. She lived behind the market and came here to earn some money to support her family.
In this way, the matter was quickly settled. Su Qinxuan and others paid Zhang Tao 15 yuan a month and asked her to come to the restaurant to work every day.
This move greatly reduced the pressure on Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping. In the long run, sufficient manpower can also reduce the error rate and reduce losses, forcing even the most stingy Jian Jiabei to admit that this money was well spent.
A week later on the weekend, the family closed the restaurant early. Zhang Tao said goodbye to the diners with a smile, and the family huddled in the restaurant to count the bill.
This is also one of the family's favorite activities, especially Jian Jianan. Every time at this time, she seems to have seen the most beautiful thing in the world, with sparkling light in her eyes.
***
Neither Shan Tao nor Xu Jing had expected Shan Jiqing's treatment to be so effective. Their visits to the hospital were as common as drinking water and eating, but they hadn't expected such a big surprise this year.
During his four months in Beijing, Shan Jiqing received daily treatment from a leading psychiatrist. After several sessions, he was able to speak simply and communicate adequately with the outside world.
The effect of this treatment can be called excellent. If they did not inquire into the fact that each of his answers was very brief, the two parents would think that Shan Jiqing had completely recovered to normal and was no different from an ordinary child.
But Shan Jiqing had gone through a long period of time when he had no response to the outside world. Even if he had made obvious improvements now, there would still be people gossiping about him.
"Xiao Dan and Xiao Xu, I think you should pay more attention to Xiao Qing. You can't be so busy with your own work that you ignore him like before." This was an elderly man whose son was in competition with Shan Tao. He said sarcastically, "Don't lose your child when you get promoted."
"That's right, sister and brother-in-law, you have to pay attention. Xiaoqing's condition is difficult to cure. You should be happy with the current results, but don't let him go back to being the little fool he used to be." This is Xu Jing's cousin, an elder that Shan Jiqing should call uncle.
Faced with such sarcastic remarks, Shan Tao and his wife ignored them. However, they felt a little guilty for specially inviting a group of relatives and friends to dinner to announce the good news that their grandson had recovered.
The couple didn't care about other people's opinions at all. What made them happiest was that Shan Jiqing could communicate with them normally. Isn't it true that parents care most about their children? What outsiders say has no effect on them at all. So Xu Jing and the others also used this theory to comfort the two elderly people, and Grandma Xu and Grandpa Xu felt better.
Shan Tao and Xu Jing are both on leave at home now, and their favorite thing is to talk to Shan Jiqing. Shan Tao and Xu Jing are not talkative, but in order to enjoy the intimate conversation with their son, both of them try their best to bring up the topic.
Shan Tao pointed to a tree on the roadside and happily introduced it to his son: "This is an evergreen tree. It does not shed its leaves all year round and is very suitable for planting during urban planning." He did not care whether his son understood or not and just told him everything in one go.
Xu Jing had long wanted to cultivate her son's artistic talents. Her father, Mr. Xu, was a renowned painter, and their house was filled with paintings. Xu Jing would pull Shan Jiqing through them one by one. "This is a pony, this is a koi, this is a puppy." She treated Shan Jiqing like a child, new to the world, and introduced him to the names of these familiar little animals one by one.
Normal children at this age would have some common sense, but Shan Jiqing's experience was special, and the couple seemed to want to make up for the parent-child communication time they had missed in recent years, so they talked a lot. The way they pestered Shan Jiqing to talk even made his grandparents laugh.
Mr. Xu and his wife were very happy for their daughter and son-in-law. He held the hand of his precious little daughter and burst into tears: "You have finally come to an end of all the hardship."
Xu Jing wiped her tears and said, "Yes. Thanks to the kind people in that family."
Grandma Xu hugged Shan Jiqing and said, "Then you must repay them well. You can't just refuse something when they say no. This can also be considered as accumulating merit for Xiaoqing."
Xu Jing replied, "Don't worry, Mom and Dad. We've helped him find schools for his two children and even recommended a restaurant location for them."
Grandpa Xu said cheerfully, "That's good, that's good." He turned and asked his grandson, "Xiaoqing, what do you think?"
Shan Jiqing thought of the little girl with unusually strong vitality, nodded and said, "Very good."
Time suddenly entered August.
As the weather gets hotter, business at the North and South restaurants is getting better and better.
How good is it?
Li Zheng, the person in charge of the market's external leasing, had to beg for help and try every possible means to keep the Nanbei Restaurant.
The Nanbei Restaurant has such a great appeal that it has attracted many people who originally had no intention of spending money to rent a stall here.
The reason was simple. The sight of the Jian family making a fortune was so convincing. In addition, the first person to try it out had been there for a long time, and others, seeing the various benefits, gritted their teeth and put out money to start a legitimate business in the Sunshine Farmers' Market.
This naturally included a group of acquaintances from the train station, and Yu Chunlai and his wife were the first to respond to the call.
The four members of the Jian family specially chose a time when there were not many customers to help Yu Chunlai set up the stall, and also helped negotiate the rent and other matters.
After the four people left, Yu Chunlai's son, who came to help, spoke to his parents. He never complained about the hard work and always rushed to do all the dirty and tiring work, but he couldn't help complaining a few words.
"Mom and Dad, it's fine for you to start a small business. I think the old train station is pretty good. Why did you suddenly want to come here and pay rent every month?"
Yu Chunlai said with a smile, "Nannan said that the place at the train station is not formal and it is not a long-term solution. Nannan also said that although there is rent here, the benefits outweigh the losses. It is easier to build a reputation with a fixed place."
Yu Sheng was even more unhappy, "Nannan Nannan, Mom, you only know Nannan. People who don't know her would think Nannan is your little granddaughter!"
During this period of time, no one knew what had happened to Yu Chunlai and the other two. The name that Yu Sheng heard most from them was Jian Jianan's. He simply regarded the words of this little girl as golden rules and believed every word of them.
Yu Chunlai did not argue with her son anymore. If she continued talking like that, it would easily turn into a quarrel. As for why she and her husband came here, Jian Jianan's words only accounted for a small part of the reason.
Although Yu Chunlai was naturally tempted by the Sunshine Farmers' Market, she could not impulsively spend a large sum of money to rent a stall. She carefully observed the business of the North and South Restaurants for a while, and only came when she was sure that the profits from doing this would outweigh the temporary expenses.
Behind Yu Chunlai, Gu Xiangxiang and her family were also packing up their things. She rented the cheapest stall. The location of the stall was not good, so the rent was also the cheapest.
Her husband, Li Tianchuan, didn't understand her actions. Although he came to help, he still cursed her, "I told you there's no need to come here. Everything here costs money. The place we lived before was so much better and more comfortable!"
Gu Xiangxiang turned a deaf ear to him. Fortunately, she had saved some money privately and paid the rent for the stall with her own money. Otherwise, if Li Tianchuan objected, the stall would not have been able to open.
Seeing his wife was unmoved, Li Tianchuan said angrily, "Forget it, I don't care about you anymore! Anyway, you'll know you're wrong when you lose money instead of making any money!"
What will you do if you run out of money? Won't you come back crying and begging me?
Gu Xiangxiang's eyes were firm. She believed in Jian Jianan, believed in the prosperity of their Nanbei restaurant, and also believed in her own vision!
In the Nanbei Restaurant, a small family-run workshop that has attracted the attention of many people, Su Qinxuan's cooking skills are undoubtedly ranked first. Jian Yangping is responsible for buying groceries, purchasing goods, and decorating, among other physically demanding tasks, and the two children also hold important positions.
The older Jian Jiabei helped his parents serve and clear the dishes when they didn't have any employees. The younger Jian Jianan was in charge of the cash register. Her talent for numbers allowed her to calculate the family's daily income clearly.
After Su Qinxuan finished his calculations, he put down his tools, hugged his little daughter, and said to her, "How come our Nan Nan has so many clever little ideas in her head?"
"Help mom think about how we will develop in the next few months?" Su Qinxuan teased her daughter.
Jian Yangping also agreed with his wife's opinion. In his opinion, the establishment of Nanbei Restaurant is inseparable from Jian Jianan's contribution. When they first rented the restaurant, Jian Jianan suggested improving the flavor. Locals don't often eat spicy food, but the Hainan pickled vermicelli that Nanbei Restaurant specializes in is an essential condiment with yellow lantern chili sauce.
Following her suggestion, Su Qinxuan diligently honed his cooking skills and developed a yellow lantern chili sauce that is not too spicy but has a significant flavor. This chili sauce has not only been well received by customers, but has even attracted locals to buy it.
When there were only four people at the Nanbei Restaurant in the beginning, business was booming and the family was too busy to handle it.
Jian Jianan suggested hiring an employee, but Su Qinxuan's thrifty and frugal nature prevailed. She thought that hiring someone would mean paying an extra salary, which would mean less profit.
But the youngest daughter's explanation was surprisingly convincing: "One more person, one more job, one more profit." The couple was convinced, and after two months of experimentation, their profits increased instead of decreasing, proving their daughter's words true.
However, now, Jian Jianan is urging the couple to prepare more dishes.
"Mom, we can't just sit back and enjoy our food. They're attracted to the fresh food, but they can't eat Hainan food every day. So we have to introduce local food to keep them here." Jian Jianan heard what Su Qinxuan was thinking. To her, it was a natural thing to do. Although their food tasted good, they couldn't eat it every day. Her favorite coconut candy, she'd get tired of it after just three days of eating a handful a day.
Su Qinxuan was now truly terrified of her little daughter. Every time Jian Jianan smiled sweetly, Su Qinxuan seemed to see the money behind her sweet smile slipping away. Jian Jianan's suggestion was indeed profitable, but every time, there had to be investment before there could be output.
Su Qinxuan already knew how to deal with her daughter. Without stopping her hands, she said, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. Go write a short essay and explain the reasons first. I'll review it with your father and we'll talk."
Yes, Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping no longer treated Jian Jianan as a mere child. Every time Jian Jianan made a suggestion, the couple asked her to write a short essay, outlining the pros and cons of the matter and the planning process. The whole family would read it all before making a decision.
There is a reason why Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping made such a request. The two children will go to school in September this year. Jian Jianan is twelve years old and will be in the sixth grade of elementary school. Jian Jiabei is thirteen years old and will go to junior high school.
The school Shan Tao had contacted was a public school. According to him, all the best teachers in Shenzhen were there. Public schools like these didn't prioritize money when admitting students. There was no such thing as school district housing as it does today; admission was based on genuine talent and academic achievement. To improve their children's academic performance, the couple came up with this clever idea.
Jian Jianan cheerfully responded, then went to her schoolbag to start writing her somewhat immature plan. Under the couple's upbringing, Jian Jianan had learned a lesson: if you want something, you have to work hard. She was well-educated, unlike the child who would throw a tantrum if things didn't go her way.
On the second-floor table, Jian Jianan arranged his pencil case and notebook, clumsily scribbling down his thoughts. Jian Jiabei, on the other side, was also studying. Jian Jianan was always impressed when she saw her brother studying so hard. In her memory, Jian Jiabei was a hyperactive person who couldn't sit still for more than three minutes.
Jian Jiabei felt miserable. After all, he was older and knew more. The grades for those going to school in September were ranked according to their test scores. If he didn't study hard now, he would have to go to elementary school with his sister, and all his dignity as a little man would be lost.
Even for his brother's dignity, he had to study hard and go to the grade he should go to at his age. He couldn't let the class be filled with little kids like Jian Jianan, and he would be the tallest and oldest one.
Although the brother and sister each have their own thoughts, the learning atmosphere is very enjoyable.
On the first floor, Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping packed up their things and sat down together, sighing. Jian Yangping held his wife's hand and said with emotion, "Ever since I graduated from high school and joined the soap factory, I never imagined that my future life would be like this."
Su Qinxuan leaned on her husband's arms and said with nostalgia, "Yes, when we got married, we knew nothing and were pushed forward in our ignorance. When Beibei was born, I worried about him. When he finally grew up, Nannan was born, and he was still sick. At that time, our family had no money, so we couldn't support their education. If we hadn't had no hope, why would we have gone north?"
The couple spent a good while together before going upstairs to call their two children home. The two children listened to their parents' call, packed up their things, and the family went home hand in hand.
Jian Jianan was happily chatting with his parents when he suddenly saw an unexpected figure in the open space in front of his house.
It was Shan Jiqing, he came back to Shenzhen after summer vacation.
Seeing that some friends came to visit, the family thoughtfully left them some space to spend time together. "In that case, Nan Nan, please treat them well. We will go home first!"
There was no reason for Jian Jianan to refuse, and soon, they were the only two left in the open space.
Jian Jiannan walked towards Shan Jiqing, "You..."
Before she could finish her words, she heard the person on the other side say, "Hello, Jian Jianan, my name is Shan Jiqing, thank you very much for saving me."
Jian Jianan was stunned, huh?
Although the first half of the sentence was still a little unclear, it became smoother and smoother as he spoke. It was great that Shan Jiqing could speak now!
Jian Jianan pursed his lips: "Hello Shan Jiqing, my name is Jian Jianan, you're welcome!"
This was the first time the two children met and spoke to each other.
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