"You are auntie. I have heard Zhou Chen talk about you often before and praise you for your beauty. It seems that what Zhou Chen said is true at all. You are even more beautiful than I imagined."
When Xiang Nanfang heard that Han Huifang was Zhou Chen's mother, he immediately gave a rainbow fart. What he said was smooth and sincere.
Han Huifang was overwhelmed by the praise: "Really? Xiaochen also told you about me?"
Xiang Nanfang smiled and nodded: "Well, I heard him talk about you before when I was in school."
"This kid, I'm too old to look good. He's always talking nonsense. Come in, girl."
Han Huifang smiled even happier, and she led Xiang Nanfang into the courtyard.
"Auntie, just call me Nanfang. Our family all calls me that."
"Okay, Nanfang, what a good boy."
Xiang Nanfang followed Han Huifang into the courtyard, and then saw Zhou Jianguo standing at the door of the hall, looking frequently.
Han Huifang pointed at Zhou Jianguo and introduced: "Nanfang, this is Xiaochen's father."
Xiang Nanfang called out very politely: "Hello, uncle."
Zhou Jianguo also had a kind face: "Hello, hello."
Xiang Nanfang's fashion and beauty surprised him. Such a beautiful girl actually came to see his son. There must be something fishy in this.
At the same time, he couldn't help but make a comparison in his mind. Although the three girls from the Qiao family were not ugly, they were a bit different from the fashionable girl in front of him.
Han Huifang said to Zhou Jianguo: "Go and wake Xiaochen up quickly. All the classmates are here and they are still sleeping."
"Oh, okay, I'll go right away." Zhou Jianguo quickly walked into the back room and called Zhou Chen.
Han Huifang explained to Xiang Nanfang: "Xiaochen, this kid, usually gets up at five or six in the morning to exercise. The cold and heat are the same. He didn't get up today because he didn't know what he was busy with last night until four or five in the morning.
Go to bed at 0 o'clock."
"Yeah?"
Xiang Nanfang was also very surprised. He was surprised that Zhou Chen could get up early to exercise, and he was also surprised that Zhou Chen didn't sleep much last night.
"Yes, this kid always makes people worry-free. He does everything by himself. We don't even know what he is busy with."
Han Huifang muttered a few words, and then asked: "Nanfang, have you had breakfast? If you don't mind, can Auntie serve you some?"
Xiang Nanfang waved his hand quickly: "No, Auntie, I came after breakfast. No need. Thank you."
"Then sit down quickly."
After the two sat down, Han Huifang began to inquire again.
"Nanfang, are you Xiaochen's classmate at university? Why haven't I seen you before? Several male classmates have come to play with Xiaochen before, but you are really the first female student."
Xiang Nanfang laughed inwardly when he heard that he was the first female classmate to come to Zhou Chen. It seemed that what Zhou Chen said was true. He was really not in love.
"Zhou Chen and I were classmates in the first year of junior high school. Although we have been classmates for only one year, we have kept in touch over the years. I was able to get into my ideal university last year, thanks to Zhou Chen's help."
"Oh, I'm a junior high school classmate."
Han Huifang was quite surprised because she knew that her son was promoted to the third grade after finishing the first year of junior high school. The fact that the two of them can still keep in touch shows that their relationship must be extraordinary.
"I dare not say anything else about our Xiaochen, but he is definitely very smart in studies. Girl, where did you go to university?"
"I'm at the National People's Congress in the capital."
"Minmin University, I know, it is a university that specializes in training cadres, right? His father and I saw it before when we were studying universities."
"Not entirely, but the National People's Congress has indeed produced many state officials."
Han Huifang chatted enthusiastically with Xiang Nanfang. The more she talked, the more she liked her. The more she looked at her, the more she liked her. She thought this girl was really good.
She is beautiful, has a good temperament, speaks very politely and politely, and her smile never breaks. You can tell at a glance that she is a well-educated and good-natured girl.
And she also saw that this little girl named Xiang Nanfang must have thoughts about her son, and she became very interested when she heard what she said about her son.
Zhou Chen was shaken awake in a daze. He squinted his eyes and saw his father standing beside his bed.
"Dad, what's wrong? What time is it?"
He was busy until after five o'clock last night. Because he used his brain too much and didn't get enough sleep, his brain was still a little dazed at this time.
"It's past nine o'clock. Your classmates are here to find you. Get up quickly and wash up." Zhou Jianguo said.
Zhou Chen rubbed his eyes. Although his physical fitness was far superior to that of ordinary people, he would not be in good spirits if he did not sleep for a long time.
"My classmate? Who is it?"
"A very beautiful girl named Xiang Nanfang."
Hearing the name Xiang Nanfang, Zhou Chen was shocked, "Why is she here?"
Zhou Jianguo said: "I didn't know. Get up quickly and don't make this little girl wait too long."
"I see."
Zhou Chen nodded, then got up from the bed. A chill suddenly hit him, and he quickly put on his clothes.
When Zhou Chen walked out of his room, he immediately saw Xiang Nanfang. She was sitting with her mother, Han Huifang, chatting. Zhou Jianguo was sitting aside, eavesdropping with his ears pricked up.
"Nanfang, why did you come here so early in the morning?"
When Xiang Nannan saw Zhou Chen, the smile on his face became even brighter. He stood up and said, "There is news about the thing you asked me to do yesterday. Anyway, I'm fine, so I'll come over and tell you."
Speaking of this, Zhou Chen suddenly patted his head.
"Hey, that's right. I forgot to tell you yesterday. We also have a phone installed in our house. I'll tell you the phone number later."
It's only the 1980s. Even though telephones are a scarce commodity, not every house has one. At least in the entire Shamao Alley, less than one-third of the households now have a telephone.
Their house had a telephone installed last year, but because he hadn't used it much, he didn't think about it.
Han Huifang suddenly stood up and said to Zhou Chen: "Xiao Chen, I will copy the phone number to Nanfang later. You should wash your face and brush your teeth quickly."
Zhou Chen wiped the gum from the corners of his eyes and said sheepishly: "Sorry, Nanfang, you sit here for a while, I'll go wash up."
Xiang Nanfang responded with a smile: "You go ahead, I'll chat with aunt and uncle for a while."
Han Huifang urged: "Hurry up and don't keep people waiting in the south."
Zhou Chen shook his head helplessly and walked towards the bathroom. The conditions at home were average, but because Zhou Chen was used to being cleaner, their bathroom was renovated later. Not to mention high-end and classy, but it was definitely unique to Shamao Alley.
One serving.
Listening to his mother talking and laughing with Xiang Nannan, Zhou Chen secretly smiled. Of course he knew what his mother was thinking. He still had a few years to graduate, so he started to worry.
Although Han Huifang was very concerned about what was going on between Zhou Chen and Xiang Nanfang, she still suppressed her curiosity and did not ask. She just chatted casually with Xiang Nanfang.
A few minutes later, after Zhou Chen washed up, he returned to the main room.
"Dad, Mom, Nanfang wants to talk to me about something. Let's go out for a walk first."
Hearing this, Xiang Nanfang stood up and was about to leave with Zhou Chen. At this time, Han Huifang said anxiously: "Xiao Chen, you haven't had breakfast yet when you got up. Do you want to eat something first before going out?"
Zhou Chen said: "No, Mom, Dad, we are going out first."
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Xiang Nanfang also said politely: "Auntie, uncle, I'll come visit you next time."
Han Huifang took Xiang Nanfang's hand enthusiastically: "Nanfang, why don't you have dinner at home at noon and try auntie's cooking? Auntie also wants to talk to you again."
Xiang Nanfang said with some embarrassment: "Auntie, my mother came back from out of town today. We haven't seen each other for half a year, so at noon... I'm sorry, auntie, how about I come back next time to try your cooking?"
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Seeing Xiang Nanfang in trouble, Zhou Chen took the initiative and said, "Mom, ok, we haven't finished breakfast yet, so it's lunch. I won't tell you anymore. Let's go first."
With that said, he took Xiang Nanfang and left home.
"This boy really forgets his mother when he has a woman."
Han Huifang watched them leave and muttered something unhappy.
Zhou Jianguo lit a cigarette and said with a smile: "You are the same. This little girl comes here to see her son for the first time. How dare she stay at home to eat."
Han Huifang glared at him and said, "What do you know? This little girl knows that she is interested in our son right away, otherwise she wouldn't have come here early in the morning. The most important thing is that this little girl makes people like her just by looking at her.
She is beautiful, polite, good at talking, and a college student from a prestigious university. She is a perfect match for our son."
Zhou Jianguo held his chin, nodded, and said: "Indeed, this little girl is indeed very good, but don't mess around with her. Our son is very nice to the third girl from the Qiao family. I think my son may like her more.
she."
"this?"
Han Huifang was speechless. Of course she also knew that Zhou Chen and Qiao Sanli had a very good relationship. Qiao Zuwang of the Qiao family looked down upon her, but she still liked Qiao Sanli.
That girl has a good personality and good looks. If there was no comparison with Xiang Nanfang, she would still be quite satisfied.
But after just meeting Xiang Nannan, she felt that this girl was more in line with her wishes and a better match for her son.
"Oh, it would be great if I could marry both of them."
Zhou Jianguo couldn't help but shake his head. Why did it feel so strange to hear these words coming from his wife's mouth?
"Do you think this little girl is the female classmate whose father is a provincial leader that Xiaochen mentioned to us before?"
After being reminded by her husband, Han Huifang suddenly came to her senses: "Yes, why didn't I think of that? I'm afraid it's true. You see she has such a good temperament and is so fashionable in her clothes. She must be the daughter of the leader's family."
Zhou Chen naturally couldn't hear his parents' discussion. He was taking Xiang Nanfang out of Shamao Alley at this moment.
It was already the twelfth lunar month of winter, and the cold wind was howling on the city wall. Naturally, he would not take Xiang Nanfang up to blow the wind.
"Nanfang, if you come to see me early in the morning, you must have good news."
Xiang Nanfang walked briskly: "Why, can't I come to you if I don't have good news?"
"Of course not. I just think that's the case based on your personality."
"You're smart. You're right. It's indeed good news. I showed your acquisition plan to my dad and told him about your situation. He was very interested, so he invited you to our house tomorrow night.
, let’s have a meal together.”
Xiang Nanfang looked at Zhou Chen with a smile: "You shouldn't refuse, right?"
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "Of course not, tomorrow night? Then do you want me to bring some gifts? Whatever your parents like, I will bring some."
Xiang Nanfang said: "I think you'd better not do that. My dad hates people giving him gifts. If you don't think it looks good, just bring some fruit when the time comes."
"Then I will listen to you."
The reason why Zhou Chen asked that was because he knew the nature of Xiang's father's work. Now that Xiang Nanfang said so, he didn't have to worry about it.
Xiang Nannan remembered something and told Zhou Chen: "By the way, Zhou Chen, when you go to our house tomorrow, you should pay attention to one person."
"who?"
"My eldest brother, he has a bit of a hot temper and sometimes makes trouble without reason. I'm afraid that he will make things difficult for you, so you have to be mentally prepared."
"Your elder brother, okay, I remember."
Zhou Chen nodded. Among the children of the Qiao family, Xiang Nanfang's eldest brother, Xiang Beifang, also appeared several times. Every time, he always treated Qiao Yicheng with his nose instead of his nose and his eyes instead of his eyes. He looked awkward and unflattering.
When Zhou Chen was taking Xiang Nanfang for a walk, a person happened to be passing by and accidentally saw the two of them.
Qiao Simei had just returned from her second aunt's small shop to enjoy the autumn breeze. She was walking happily when she suddenly saw a familiar person and immediately stopped in her tracks.
"That's brother Zhou Chen? Who is the woman next to him?"
Qiao Simei has known Zhou Chen for several years, and she can recognize him at a glance. But what surprises her is that Zhou Chen is actually with a woman this time, and this woman is not her sister. At this moment, she
Let her be alert.
She quietly followed the two of them, and after following for a while, her face became more and more serious.
She found that Zhou Chen was talking and laughing with this strange woman, and their relationship was definitely not simple.
"No, I have to go back and tell my sister that she may have a love rival."
As she grows older, Qiao Sanli's feelings for Zhou Chen are very clear to the Qiao family's brothers and sisters, and Zhou Chen is also very good to Qiao Sanli, so the Qiao family members feel that the two of them will definitely be together in the future.
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In fact, as Zhou Chen became more and more handsome and stylish, Qiao Simei, as a beauty-controller, was also tempted, but she thought about it for a long time and finally gave up.
She yearns for love and can do anything for love, but she still can't do it if the man steals her sister.
Now there is another woman around this future brother-in-law, and from a distance, this woman is very beautiful and fashionable. As a younger sister, she is naturally worried about her sister.
She ran home quickly. At this time, there was only Qiao Sanli in the house. Her eldest brother, Qiao Yicheng, had not come back from school, Qiao Erqiang was at work, and Qiao Zuwang had gotten in somewhere.
When Qiao Sanli saw her sister running into the yard in a panic, she asked dissatisfiedly: "Simei, what are you doing? You are in a hurry, be careful not to fall."
"Sister, sister, something big happened. I just saw Brother Zhou Chen." Qiao Simei shouted loudly.
Qiao Sanli swept the floor and said slowly: "You saw it when you saw it. Brother Zhou Chen is also on vacation. Isn't it normal to see him?"
Seeing Qiao Sanli's indifferent expression, Qiao Simei said anxiously: "Brother Zhou Chen is not alone. There is a beautiful woman beside him, and the two of them were talking and laughing."
Qiao Sanli who was sweeping the floor suddenly stopped, grabbed the broom with both hands, and frowned.
"You said brother Zhou Chen is with a woman? Are you sure you read that right?"
"Yes, that woman is about the same age as him. Although I didn't get close, I saw that she was wearing very fashionable clothes and had short hair. She should be very beautiful."
Qiao Sanli's expression changed, and then she started sweeping the floor again.
Seeing that Qiao Sanli was not anxious at all, but started sweeping the floor again, Qiao Simei was a little confused. What happened to this silly sister?
"Sister, why aren't you in a hurry?"
Qiao Sanli said calmly: "Why are you anxious? I have nothing to do with brother Zhou Chen. I can't control who he is with."
"You, you, sister, are you going to piss me off to death? Brother Zhou Chen is such an excellent man, and there must be many bad women who care about him. If you like him, take him down quickly, don't let yourself regret it
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Qiao Simei felt that she was the emperor now and was not anxious about the eunuchs. She was so anxious that she was spinning around. However, Qiao Sanli was not anxious at all.
Qiao Sanli's face was expressionless, but her heart was not calm. The reason why she was not impatient was because she knew that she really had no right to be angry.
"You, alas, I won't tell you anymore."
Qiao Simei sighed, stopped meddling, and ran back to the room.
Qiao Sanli shook her head. She knew that Simei was thinking about her, but Simei was still a little naive and would be impatient when things happened.
She didn't know the specific reason for what happened today. If she ran over rashly, it might cause Zhou Chen's dissatisfaction. Standing still was the right choice.
