69novels Chapter 401 Are you ready?
Chapter 401 Are you ready?
After lunch, the sun gradually set and the yard gradually became quiet. Huaixiang and Huaiye were busy cleaning up the dishes, while Su Ming and Huaihua sat leisurely on the stone bench in the middle of the yard.
"Brother, do you have any plans for tomorrow?" Huaihua turned her head to look at Su Ming with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.
On a clear spring afternoon, the sky in Beijing was as blue as a mirror, and white clouds drifted by leisurely, adding a bit of tranquility and peace to this ancient city. In the courtyard, Su Ming was pruning the towering old locust tree in the center of the yard. The sun shone on him, warm and comfortable, and his movements were skillful and orderly, as if he was dancing with the tree.
Suddenly, a pleasant laugh and brisk footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate. Su Ming looked up and saw two figures appearing at the gate. One was tall and straight, dressed in casual but exquisite clothes, and it was his good friend Jia Dongxu; the other was short, lively and cute, with short black hair, and it was Su Ming's sister Xiaodang.
"Brother Su Ming!" Xiao Dang happily ran to Su Ming, excitedly pulled his arm, and said while jumping: "I'm back! I'm back!"
Su Ming smiled and squatted down, gently touched Xiaodang's hair, and said with a smile: "Xiaodang, did you have fun outside this time? I'm glad you're back. Your family misses you."
Xiao Dang said with a smile in his eyes, "Hehe, of course I'm happy! But home is still the best. I miss you guys."
Jia Dongxu walked over to them and watched the scene with a smile. He was Su Ming's old friend, and he grew up with Su Ming since childhood. He knew the Su family's courtyard like the back of his hand. He patted Su Ming on the shoulder and asked, "Su Ming, did Xiaodang have a good trip?"
Su Ming stood up and replied with a smile: "Very good, she went to several places and saw a lot. Xiaodang, how is the progress of my pruning of the locust tree this time?"
Xiao Dang looked at the locust tree, nodded seriously, and praised: "Brother, you trimmed it very well! The tree looks neater and more beautiful than before."
Su Ming felt warm at heart after hearing this, knowing that Xiao Dang really liked this old locust tree. Their family was full of affection for this courtyard, especially this tree, which witnessed the rise and fall of their family and was an indispensable part of their lives.
Jia Dongxu looked around the yard and said with a smile: "Su Ming, I will treat your whole family to dinner tonight to welcome Xiaodang back. How do you think?"
Su Ming smiled and nodded in agreement: "Okay, then let's have dinner together tonight. Huai Xiang and Huai Ye will probably be very happy too."
As they talked, they walked into the yard. Xiaodang ran to Huaixiang and Huaiye and happily told them about his travel experience. Huaixiang and Huaiye also listened with laughter, and exclaimed in admiration from time to time.
In the evening, Jia Dongxu brought the smiling Su Ming family to an antique little restaurant. This restaurant was in the alley of old Beijing and was opened by Su Ming and a friend of Jia Dongxu. The restaurant was filled with the faint aroma of food, and the warm yellow light reflected on their faces, making them look particularly warm.
They sat down and ordered a sumptuous meal, each of which was carefully prepared by the partner. The table was filled with a variety of snacks and side dishes, steaming hot and extremely tempting.
"Su Ming, the locust tree in your house is trimmed very well." Jia Dongxu picked up a piece of noodles with soybean paste and put it in his mouth, praising while eating.
Su Ming smiled and said, "Thank you, Xiaodang is back. I also specially tidied up the yard. This is a part of our home and also our emotional sustenance."
Jia Dongxu nodded, and continued to taste the food while feeling the unique atmosphere of the restaurant. He knew that for Su Ming, home was not only a place, but also an emotional habitat and a spiritual sustenance.
The dinner went very happily. They chatted about family matters and the little things in life. The laughter and chatter intertwined into a harmonious note in the restaurant. This meal was not just a gathering, but also a continuation of their friendship and emotions.
After finishing their meal, they said goodbye at the restaurant entrance. Jia Dongxu smiled and said, "Su Ming, I have something else to do tomorrow, so I'm leaving first. Xiaodang, I'll listen to your travel stories next time."
Xiao Dang smiled and nodded, holding Su Ming's hand, and went all the way back home. In the yard, the moonlight sprinkled on the bluestone ground, quiet and peaceful. Su Ming looked at Xiao Dang's smile, and his heart was filled with gratitude and joy.
"Brother, I'm so happy today! Brother Jia is so nice, I like him." Xiao Dang said excitedly, holding Su Ming's arm.
Su Ming smiled and nodded, saying, "Well, Brother Jia is our good friend. Xiaodang, let's continue pruning the locust tree tomorrow, okay?"
Xiao Dang nodded expectantly and said, "Okay, I will help my brother trim his hair to look better!"
One morning, Huaihua in the courtyard got up early and quietly slipped out of the house. She had a special mission today - to bring Su Xu to take over the small supermarket. This small supermarket is part of the Su family, carrying their labor and sweat, and is also part of the family's wealth.
Huaihua was wearing simple and neat clothes, with her hair tied into a ponytail, looking lively and cute. She was carrying a small basket filled with freshly picked fruits and some vegetables grown at home, ready to sell at the market.
Soon, she arrived at the door of the small supermarket. Although the supermarket was not big, it was well-arranged. There were several pots of green plants at the door, which looked particularly fresh. Huaihua walked into the store and saw Su Xu was already waiting there, smiling brightly and enthusiastically.
"Sister Huaihua, you're here!" Su Xu walked forward, greeted her and helped take the basket from her hand.
Huaihua said with a smile: "Good morning! I brought some fruits and vegetables, all of which are the latest harvests from my family. Today I will take you to take over this small supermarket. Are you ready?"
Su Xu took the basket and nodded with a smile: "Of course I'm ready! My husband and I have already discussed it. Although this is the first time we have taken over such a thing, we will try our best."
Huaihua smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, you will do well. These affairs of our family have stood the test of time, and you will slowly adapt to them."
As they talked, they went into the supermarket together. The interior of the supermarket was in good order, with all kinds of food and daily necessities on the shelves, and the location of each item was precisely arranged. Su Xu's eyes lit up and he exclaimed, "Sister Huaihua, this supermarket is really well managed! I never thought about running such a business before, and I'm a little nervous."