Chapter 21: Step by step(1/2)
The street scenes in Maochuan have a unique gentleness and pleasantness unique to the south. Even if it is cold, there is still a bit of romance.
Sui Anli and Jiang Chengzhou were walking side by side. She turned her head and glanced at the people next to her, and she actually felt like the time had passed peacefully.
Neither of them talked much, and after talking about their respective situations, they didn't know what to say.
Walking in silence, I didn't feel awkward at all. Maybe it was because I was too familiar.
Although Maochuan is small, it has a lot of food, and most of the streets are lined with restaurants.
Jiang Chengzhou saw her looking around as she walked, so he subconsciously pulled her to the inside and changed positions with her.
Sui Anli looked at the vehicles coming and going on his side and understood.
She raised her head and asked him, "Is there anything in particular you want to eat?"
Jiang Chengzhou put his hands in his pockets with a comfortable posture.
"I'm not picky about food. We can eat whatever you want."
Sui Anli makes people forget her age when she is working, but in private she is similar to girls of the same age.
Ever since she had hot pot with Jin Ling, she often talked about where to find delicious food in private, and she seemed to be developing into a foodie.
When Jin Ling heard that a new kimchi Chinese restaurant had opened nearby and it tasted great, she subconsciously looked up and looked for the store.
After searching around, I found the target diagonally across the road.
She patted Jiang Chengzhou, pointed to the opposite side and said:
"Let's go there to eat. Let's cross the road quickly."
They were still some distance away from the zebra crossing, and now the light was green. In order to save time, Sui Anli planned to run directly over.
As soon as she made a move, Jiang Chengzhou grabbed her.
"Don't worry, let's walk over slowly and run over to give you some air. You'll cough again."
Sui Anli didn't expect that he would still remember this. When she was a child, she liked to run behind her cousin and the others.
One time I caught a cold and was sweating while running, and because I drank wind, I kept coughing, which made him see me.
Sui Anli didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She raised her head and explained softly:
"Brother Chengzhou, I was coughing because I had a cold and was sweating. I'm not usually this delicate."
Jiang Chengzhou was stunned. He turned his head slightly and said calmly: "There's no need to run, there are a lot of cars on the road."
After such a delay, the light has already turned red, so there is no need to run, so just walk slowly over.
She broke away from Jiang Chengzhou's hand. Jiang Chengzhou looked down and didn't say anything.
After crossing the street and arriving at the store, I found a lot of people waiting in line.
Fortunately, there were only two of them, and the table for two of them was empty.
As soon as he entered the inner room, Jiang Chengzhou first pulled out the stool for Sui Anli and put the coat she had taken off before letting her sit down.
This was the first time that Sui Anli had gone out to eat alone with him. Previously in Yanjing, the interactions between the two of them had been under the eyes of their elders.
Sui Anli handed the menu to Jiang Chengzhou.
“You can order whatever you like, there’s no upper limit, I’ll treat you.”
She was in a very relaxed state, without any throbbing or discomfort.
Jiang Chengzhou pushed her over again and said with a smile:
"You also know that my life is monotonous and boring, and I don't have high requirements for food. I don't know what's delicious, so you should order the food."
Sui Anli was not polite, took the menu, and said while choosing dishes:
"My colleague said that the military hot pot here tastes great, and it also has grilled mushrooms and pork belly. How about we try the cuttlefish sausage?"
There was something different about Sui Anli when she was alone with him. When she was with everyone, Sui Anli was always calm.
She doesn't seem to have anything she particularly likes or dislikes, and she looks like she's not in a high mood for anything.
Unexpectedly, she was so lively in private, and her abilities were beyond his expectation.
Jiang Chengzhou took the bowls and chopsticks brought by the waiter, scalded them clean with boiling water, and then thoughtfully handed them to Sui Anli.
He also scalded the water glass for her and poured water for her.
As a person being served, Sui Anli has nothing to do with it and enjoys the process of being taken care of.
Although there were many customers in the store, there were also many waiters. The dishes they ordered were brought to them quickly. There were also dedicated waiters helping to grill the meat, so they could enjoy the food to their heart's content.
The steaming army hot pot, the soup base, and the soft noodles are paired with brushed cheese. Sui Anli has a kind of happiness that is healed by delicious food.
Jiang Chengzhou saw that she was eating happily, and his appetite increased unconsciously.
After taking a sip of noodles, Sui Anli felt that the trip was worthwhile, so she picked up a roasted mushroom.
I don't know if it's cheese or cheese on top of the mushrooms. It's been roasted and mixed with the fresh aroma of the mushrooms. It's really indescribably delicious after one bite.
Her expression of enjoyment was too obvious, and Jiang Chengzhou was not immune to her influence. He was not a very voracious person, but he still experienced the pleasure.
The two drank fruit wine, ate barbecue, and occasionally exchanged a few words.
Even the trace of embarrassment when they first met was gone. Sui Anli was ready to drink, so the car didn't start.
By the time the two of them had eaten and drank enough, it was already dark.
I was sweating while eating, and the wind blew me out, which made me feel indescribably cool.
Jiang Chengzhou saw her coat open and silently stepped forward to button it up for her.
"The alternation between hot and cold is the easiest way to catch a cold. A person should take good care of himself."
Sui Anli was not used to it and subconsciously wanted to retreat, but Jiang Chengzhou did not retreat.
"I have to learn to take care of you, and you have to slowly adapt to my presence."
Sui Anli couldn't say no. The Jiang family is the top plutocratic family in Yanjing, and the Sui family is also a scholarly family passed down from generation to generation. The two old men are close friends and have always planned to marry.
However, both families gave birth to sons. When Sui Anli came to their generation, their mothers happened to be best friends, so the marriage hit it off and everyone agreed.
Sui Anli had no room for rejection. She didn't dislike Jiang Chengzhou, but she didn't have many other feelings either.
Now it seems that getting along with each other may not be such a bad thing.
She turned her gaze to look at the nearby street scene and changed the topic:
"Before I change my job, I would like to treat my colleagues to a meal. What do you think?"
Jiang Chengzhou nodded in agreement.
"Yes, they cooperate with your work. You should say goodbye to them properly when you are leaving. Unfortunately, I can't stay long. I can stay for one more day at most. Or you can arrange to have dinner tomorrow night. I will leave early the day after tomorrow. It should be possible to change the ticket.
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Sui Anli didn't want to trouble him.
"I can handle it on my own. You can just go about your work without worrying. It doesn't matter."
Jiang Chengzhou didn't force it.
"Then I'll pay for the dinner. I'll give you this card. It contains my salary, bonuses, etc., and there are other assets behind it. I'll leave them to you to take care of after we get married."
He said it calmly, but Sui Anli felt it was a bit hot to touch, and she was hesitant to take it.
Jiang Chengzhou didn't give her a chance to refuse. He directly put the card into her hand and said with a smile:
"Just take it, don't feel embarrassed. I know you are not short of money, but this is what I should do. Since I have accepted the marriage, I should slowly cultivate my relationship."
Sui Anli squeezed the card and finally put it into her bag. She lowered her head and walked forward, saying in a muffled voice:
"All my energy is now focused on work, and I want to make some achievements before getting married."
Jiang Chengzhou said naturally:
"Your idea is correct. I think this is a good thing. I am always busy and cannot stay with you all the time. Even after marriage, you can still work and I will not stop you in any way.
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Jiang Chengzhou is different from his brother. He does not have a heavy family burden on him, and his wife does not need to bear too many responsibilities.
Sui Anli was indeed worried about this. When she wanted to go out to work, her grandfather strongly opposed it and just wanted her to wait peacefully to become a young mistress.
Now that Jiang Chengzhou said this, she seemed to be supported by someone, and she laughed unconsciously.
"Then I don't have to be so anxious. I'm still worried that you think the same as my grandfather."
Jiang Chengzhou shook his head.
"There is no problem with the work. My only request is that we can live together as much as possible after we get married, and your workplace should preferably be in Yanjing. Do you think that's okay?"
Who is willing to leave his beautiful daughter-in-law outside when she is married? Jiang Chengzhou is naturally possessive.
Sui Anli felt that such a request was not too much. She smiled and said:
"That's what I planned too. After all, my family are all in Yanjing, and I don't want to not be able to see them for a long time."
The two looked at each other and smiled, thus reaching a consensus, which also reduced many unnecessary conflicts in the future.
To be continued...