This time, the family returned home listlessly. Even the most lively child, An An, had lost his former brilliance. He was only 13 years old and his values were not yet fully formed, so he did not understand how everyone treated him differently.
"Mom, why are the uncles so cold to us?"
Zhang Weifang did not sugarcoat the situation, but analyzed it seriously:
"Because they think our value is not as good as your uncle's. Do you understand? Your uncle is an official and has the ability. He can help them find jobs in the future."
An An half understood, and nodded:
"Mom, I can also arrange work at my dad's restaurant."
Zhang Weifang snorted coldly, his tone full of disdain:
"We are just ordinary people. Your father's restaurant is just to make a living. How can we help others? Remember, from now on, our family must keep a low profile and don't show off our wealth."
An An nodded, not quite understanding.
"Mom, I understand."
Hu Zi is already 19 years old. He has grown a lot during his one and a half years in the police academy, so he understands the selfishness among relatives and friends, and their tendency to flatter the weak and put down the powerful. However, he also knows how to treat them in the future.
Lu Shi felt the most uncomfortable. He didn't want to admit that he was worse than others, but he had to accept this reality.
He knew that Zhang Weiren's official rank would definitely get higher and higher, and he could accept that with envy, but he didn't want the gap to be too big, so he felt that he had to make more money.
Make a lot of money for Zhang Weifang so that she knows it’s worth marrying her.
After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Lu Shi quickly asked a decoration team to help expand the restaurant. Two small compartments were added on the left and right sides of the hall. They were simple private rooms and more private.
The kitchen at the back has also doubled in size, and two large cement sinks have been specially made with faucets connected to them, making washing dishes and vegetables more convenient and quick in the future.
Two rooms were also cleared out in the backyard of the hotel, with bunk beds inside. One room was for boys and the other for girls. They could rest there during their free time, and they could also stay there if they didn't want to go home at night.
On February 2nd, the restaurant reopened and new and old customers flocked in. Business was very good that day and everyone was so busy that it was already 10:30 in the evening when the business ended.
Lu Shi rode his bicycle back home. Seeing the light on in the house, he knew Zhang Weifang was still waiting for him. He parked his bicycle and went into the house. He saw the half-asleep person open his eyes:
"Lu Shi, you're back? Why are you so late today?"
Lu Shi hugged the person in his arms distressedly:
"Go to bed early next time and don't wait for me."
"Yeah." Zhang Weifang nodded and fell asleep.
In fact, Lu Shi had told her several times, but Zhang Weifang was always worried, so she always insisted on waiting for him to come back before going to bed.
There are no secrets in the alley. Everyone saw that Lu Shi opened a restaurant. Some people even went to the restaurant to eat just to find out whether he was making money.
Later, when I saw that Lu Shi’s restaurant had been renovated and he had hired waiters and chefs, I knew that he must have made a lot of money.
So, some people started to follow his example and also planned to open a small shop to sell things.
Chen Yuying was even more impolite. She went straight to Zhang Weifang to inquire about the situation:
"Weifang, your restaurant is making a lot of money, right? Are you hiring? Let my Xiaohua go?"
Zhang Xiaohua is 21 years old this year. In the past few years, she has worked diligently in the brick factory, making everyone forget her past. Some people have introduced her to potential partners, but unfortunately, there is no suitable one yet.
Zhang Weifang didn't want Zhang Xiaohua to go to the restaurant, so she told Chen Yuying that the hotel had enough staff.
Fortunately, Chen Yuying was just asking casually and didn't take it to heart.
A few days later, Zhang Weifang heard a new rumor. It was said that a man with excellent conditions in all aspects had taken a fancy to Zhang Xiaohua. Everyone went to ask Chen Yuying about the situation. She proudly and politely boasted:
"Oh, it's all fate for the kids. I'll let everyone know once it's finalized."
It was a day off, and Xiao Hu insisted on taking Zhang Weifang to get her hair permed. There were two new-style barbershops in the city that offered both dyeing and perming services.
Xiao Hu has short hair that falls over her shoulders and she wants to perm it into big curls. She feels a little embarrassed to go alone, so she asks Zhang Weifang to go with her.
Zhang Weifang doesn’t care about her hairstyle as long as it’s not long. Hair that is too long is inconvenient to wash.
She has had short hair that reaches her ears for years. This time, she also wants to change her hairstyle. However, Zhang Weifang is not confident about the current perming technology and perming solutions, so she has been hesitant.
Two people with different ideas came together and went straight to the barber shop. Some people were already getting their hair permed, and some had curling irons wrapped around their hair, which was being heated under an electric glass container.
It was the first time Zhang Weifang had seen this type of perming equipment and she was very interested, so she sat on a wooden chair next to it with Xiao Hu and waited.
Xiao Hu was the third one. By the time she finished boiling the pork, a whole morning had passed and Zhang Weifang's stomach was already growling with hunger.
Xiao Hu is still very beautiful after having her hair permed into big curls. With her majestic facial features, she looks much more fashionable and younger after changing her hairstyle.
Zhang Weifang didn't perm her hair. She wanted to cut it short, into a neat little haircut, but unfortunately she didn't have enough time, so the two of them went to a restaurant for dinner first.
In recent years, many restaurants have opened up all over the city, so people no longer have to go to state-owned restaurants to eat. Moreover, private restaurants do not require receipts for meals, so people are more willing to go there.
The two of them randomly chose a restaurant. Zhang Weifang ordered a bowl of noodles with gravy, and Xiao Hu ordered a bowl of fried noodles.
The minced meat and tofu stew was deliciously cooked by the chef. Even Zhang Weifang, who doesn't like tofu, couldn't help but praise it:
“It tastes amazing!”
After dinner, Xiao Hu and Zhang Weifang returned to the barber shop. Zhang Weifang had her hair cut short. She touched her exposed neck and ears, and felt very happy.
The hairdresser had great skills and cut her hair in no time. Her small baby face with short hair gave her a unique charm. Xiao Hu was envious:
"Weifang, this hairstyle suits you so well. You look at least ten years younger."
Zhang Weifang said happily with a smile:
"Yeah, I think it's good too. It will be much more convenient to wash your hair in the future."
On the way home, Zhang Weifang happened to meet Zhang Xiaohua and a boy. The two were talking and laughing together, and it was obvious that they were in love.
Zhang Weifang thought to herself: This boy should be Zhang Xiaohua's boyfriend. It is said that he has good conditions and looks very handsome, but I don't know what he is like?
Without thinking much, she rode her bike back home. After changing her hairstyle, Zhang Weifang was in such a good mood that she didn't bother to meddle in other people's business.
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