Chen Minhua never expected that her daughter would give her such a profound truth: "Xixi, you have really grown up and become very thoughtful. You are no longer the child I remember.
Although I'm still reluctant and worried, I believe you can take good care of yourself.
If you have any problems, please don’t keep them to yourself. Your family will always have your back. "
The two of them bought a lot of things, including vegetables, and went back to teach Gu Xi how to cook. It was past three o'clock when they got home.
"Oh, I'm finally back. My hands and feet are so sore."
Gu Xi sat down on a chair as soon as she got home and drank a sip of soda that she bought on the way home. It was still hot in August.
"If you're tired, go back to your room and take a rest. I'll call you when I'm ready."
Gu Xi returned to her room and remembered to put her alarm clock in the box. Without the alarm clock, she would definitely be late for work.
When making dinner, Gu Xi completed it under the guidance of her mother. She was busy and flustered throughout the process, but as a foodie, she did have some talent. Although the appearance was average, the taste was very good.
Father Gu kept praising: "Not bad, not bad, it's delicious, much better than the first time I cooked, no need to worry about you being hungry."
Gu Chao brought a small knife for self-defense for Gu Xi, which came with a scabbard so she wouldn't have to worry about hurting herself: "You can bring this with you when eating fruit or cutting things, and it can also be used for self-defense at critical moments.
There is also a military water bottle, which was sent back by my colleague's brother when he was in the army. It is brand new and has never been used.
I also bought you a fish-shaped hot water bottle for use when you’re cold. "
Father Gu: "It's all mailed anyway, so buy everything and buy more, so you can carry less with you. I've got a letter of introduction from my company for your train ticket, and I've bought a sleeper berth, so you can be more comfortable and safer on the road."
The family had thought of everything they could think of for Gu Xi, and they had prepared everything very well: "Mom, Dad, brother, can you guys get off work early tomorrow? Let's go take a family photo. If we don't have time to print it, you can send it to me, one for each of us."
Mother Gu: "This is good. We can take it out and look at it when we miss you. Let's take a picture together."
The next day, with the addition of Gu's father and Gu Chao, the fighting power was even stronger. Gu Xi couldn't afford it anymore so she just found a coffee shop and took a rest while drinking coffee. The coffee at that time was added with sugar and was too sweet and not very tasty.
Gu Xi gave the coffee to Gu Chao and ordered a cup of black coffee for herself, shocking the waiter: "This coffee has no milk or sugar, and it's more bitter than Chinese medicine."
Gu Xi smiled and responded: "Well, I know, I just like to drink this bitter taste, it's refreshing."
I finished my black coffee amidst the confused but admiring looks of my family and the waiter.
Looking at the four people on the ground who had bought large and small bags of things, Gu Xi looked embarrassed: "You bought too much, it will be difficult for me to carry the packages when the time comes. I can't carry it alone."
Father Gu: "I have asked around. You can just give some money and ask the village to use a tractor or bullock cart to take the package."
Gu Xi did not reject her family's kindness. In fact, they bought so many things so that she could feel at ease. The more they prepared, the less her daughter would suffer. Gu Xi was still very touched.
Just then, they saw a man and a woman arguing outside the window. They looked and saw that it was Liu Xiuni and a man.
In fact, Liu Xiuni noticed Gu Xi's family of four in the coffee shop at a glance, so she felt competitive and wanted Zhou Wei to take her to the coffee shop to spend money.
"I'm going to the countryside tomorrow. There are no coffee shops in the countryside. I don't care. I have to try what the coffee tastes like."
Zhou Wei was embarrassed as usual: "The coffee shop is too expensive. My brother brought his girlfriend here once and they charged one dollar a cup. And he said it was too bitter to drink."
Liu Xiuni looked at Gu Xi drinking and said, "I don't care. I must drink what Gu Xi drinks. She has always been better than me since she was a child. I finally found a partner and I have to show off that I can have what she has. You can't embarrass me."
Zhou Wei knew her family situation and really liked her and felt sorry for her. He glanced at Gu Xi, who was very pretty and had a sweet smile. He didn't feel as vicious as Liu Xiuni said. "Okay, let's go in, but we really can't spend money recklessly. I have to make plans for us to go to the countryside. The expenses for two people are high."
When Liu Xiuni heard this, she immediately burst into laughter. She didn't care what he said, she just knew her goal had been achieved: "Let's go in."
After entering, he deliberately sat at a table not far from Gu Xi and said loudly, "Waiter, bring two cups of coffee."
The waiters at that time were all very smart. In the 1970s, coffee shops in Shanghai were a symbol of "class", "taste" and "status", so they were generally consumed by the "elite group".
Gu Xi was wearing a braid, Gu Chao was wearing a dacron shirt, and although what Gu's father and mother were wearing were not new, the fabrics were well-cut and fit them well, and the large and small bags showed that their family was well-off.
After Gu Xi drank the cup of "Chinese medicine", the waiter was in awe as he had only seen foreigners drink it before.
When I saw Liu Xiuni again, her hair was a little greasy and her clothes were obviously too small, but she was also slightly plump, which was rare in this era. The young man next to her was dressed appropriately, and I guessed that they were dating.
The waiter walked over calmly and said, "Sir and Madam, please date your partner. Your partner is so nice to you. I really envy you.
What kind of coffee would you like? Would you like a piece of cake? It’s our new product. "
Liu Xiuni was already in high spirits at the moment because of the waiter's sweet words: "Okay, give me a piece of cake, and the coffee will be the same as that woman's."
The waiter saw her pointing at Gu Xi and quickly reminded her, "Miss, that coffee is black, nothing is added, it will be bitter, I suggest you add milk and sugar for a better taste."
Liu Xiuni didn't know anything about coffee. She had never even tried malted milk, let alone coffee. "Just be like her. Viagra, pay."
Gu Xi couldn't help but burst out laughing when she heard Liu Xiuni calling someone "Viagra".
Everyone in the family looked at her in confusion. She remembered that "Viagra" was not invented until more than ten years later, so she could only make up a story. She whispered quietly, "She called her boyfriend "Viagra". I read in books and newspapers that foreign countries are researching a drug specifically for treating male sexual dysfunction, and it's called "Viagra." Hahahaha so funny. "
Gu Chao couldn't help laughing after hearing this, but his father and mother were a little shy and couldn't help reminding him: "Little girl, why are you looking at these things and yelling about obstacles casually? Don't say these things when you go out, or you will be caught as a little hooligan."
Gu Xi disagreed: "This is a medical term. How can it be called hooliganism? You don't like to study and make progress. You two have two children. Of course I can't say this outside. I know my limits."
Gu Chao originally thought it was nothing, but after hearing his parents' reminder, he quickly put away his smile: "Mom and Dad are right, be careful when you go out. Nowadays, hooliganism is punishable by death, so you have to be careful."
After hearing this, Gu Xi knew that they were doing this for her own good, so she stuck out her tongue to ease the atmosphere: "Okay, I'll pay attention."
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