A Journey Through the Worlds of Film and Television.

Chapter 513 New Year’s Gift

As college students from major universities return to their hometowns, the campus has become much quieter, and the business of Shang Shang Qian BBQ restaurant has also been affected to a certain extent.

On the 28th day of the lunar year, the Zhu sisters closed their shop and posted a notice that they would reopen after the new year, preparing to have a good new year.

In the evening, in the Shang Shang Qian restaurant, Sister Zhu cooked a few dishes and prepared two bottles of good wine. She asked Zhu Xiaobei to invite Lu Cheng over. The two sisters took the opportunity of having dinner together to thank Lu Cheng.

"Lu Cheng, if you hadn't helped us, we wouldn't have the barbecue restaurant we have now, and we wouldn't have the good life we ​​have now. I'm not good at talking, so I'll toast to you!"

"Sister Zhu, you don't have to be so polite. If we do business together, I will get some money, right?"

Zhu Xiaobei also raised his glass: "Lu Cheng, with your skills and recipes, anyone can make money. You handing it over to us sisters is definitely the greatest help to us. We will remember this kindness and will definitely return it to you in the future."

"Xiao Bei, there's no need to always mention favors. We are still classmates and friends."

"Okay, we won't say any more. Let's drink this glass of wine."

"Well, drink less."

"Dry!"

Sister Zhu didn't drink much alcohol usually, but after drinking two small glasses of white wine, she felt a little dizzy and was helped by Zhu Xiaobei to sit aside to rest.

Zhu Xiaobei's alcohol tolerance is not bad. Influenced by his roommates Ruan Guan, Zheng Wei and others, he would have a couple of beers whenever he wanted. He has really practiced it.

"Come on, I'll have two more drinks with you."

"Don't drink too much. Drinking too much is bad for your health."

"Thank you. I'm happy today. Two more cups. It's okay. I drink often. Ruan Guan has a good alcohol tolerance. I was influenced by her. Bouyei girls can really drink."

As he spoke, Zhu Xiaobei filled a glass for Lu Cheng and himself respectively, and raised his glass to Lu Cheng: "Come on, drink it up."

After four or five glasses of wine, Zhu Xiaobei was a little drunk. He put his hands on the table, blushed, and looked at Lu Cheng across from him with drunken eyes: "Lu Cheng, do you think... do you think I would look better if I had long hair?"

Lu Cheng nodded: "Of course, you have delicate features, so you are actually not bad looking."

Zhu Xiaobei burped. "Before... before, my sister also said that I am pretty and long hair will attract people easily. Only with short hair can I protect myself. In the future... burp... when I meet someone I like, it won't be too late to grow long hair. I... I want to grow long hair now."

At this point, Zhu Xiaobei looked at Lu Cheng with a strange look in his eyes. Lu Cheng naturally noticed something, but he didn't point it out. He just lowered his head and took a bite of the dish, then changed the subject: "It's good to have long hair. Your sister cooked this dish very well. Her skills have improved a lot. You should eat some more, don't waste it."

Zhu Xiaobei said nothing, and also lowered his head to eat a bite of food, poured another glass of wine, raised his glass and said: "Lu Cheng, I wish you a happy new year in advance. I also wish you a successful career and a happy love life."

"Thank you."

After drinking and eating, Lu Cheng waited for a while until Zhu Xiaobei was almost sober, then he and she helped Sister Zhu back to their residence.

After leaving the Zhu sisters' residence, Lu Cheng walked alone on the streets of Jinling. Thinking of Zhu Xiaobei's words that he was about to say but stopped, Lu Cheng sighed: "If being charming is also a sin, then I am really guilty of a serious sin."

The next morning, just after Lu Cheng had finished his meal, he received a call from Lin Jingyi: "Lu Cheng, I'll be downstairs at your house soon, come downstairs to pick me up, I have a lot of things to bring."

"I'll be downstairs right away."

When Lu Cheng got downstairs, he saw a taxi driving into the alley.

Soon, the taxi stopped at the door. Lin Jingyi got out from the back, opened the trunk of the taxi, and called Lu Cheng to help move things: "Help quickly."

Lu Cheng walked over and took a look, and was also a little surprised: "Why did you bring it so many times? Are you planning to move in and live with me?"

"No, I didn't. I saw you spending the New Year alone at home, and I was afraid that you wouldn't eat well, so I prepared this for you. This is the smoked fish made by my mother, and this is the Jinhua ham sent by my aunt. I also gave you one. And this..."

Lu Cheng mentioned the Jinhua ham, which weighed about thirteen or fourteen pounds, was of excellent quality, and was the famous Xuefang Jiang.

Jinhua ham is well-known throughout the country and is a national geographical indication product. The Xuefang Jiang brand was founded during the Xianfeng period and won the gold medal at an international exposition as early as 80 or 90 years ago, making it well-known both at home and abroad.

Lin Jingyi was able to bring these things to Lu Cheng's house, so Lin's parents would naturally know about it.

It is obvious that Lin's parents have recognized Lu Cheng to a certain extent.

The two of them went upstairs with all kinds of food, and Lu Cheng poured Lin Jingyi a cup of hot water: "It's so cold, and you still come here to deliver things."

"I'm afraid you'll be bored alone, so I came to keep you company."

After taking two sips of tea, Lin Jingyi stood up again: "If there is anything else in this room that needs cleaning, let me do it."

"No, there's nothing to clean up. I don't have any other guests coming this New Year anyway."

"That won't do. We have to feel like it's Chinese New Year."

As she spoke, Lin Jingyi had already skillfully put on her apron, picked up a rag, and started cleaning up.

Seeing this, Lu Cheng was not idle either. The two of them worked together, and it really felt like a couple.

By noon, the whole house was in a brand new state, everything was neatly arranged, the window glass had been wiped again, and it looked bright, clean and tidy.

Although Lu Cheng also cleans normally, he is not as careful as the girls, so there are always some corners that he fails to take care of.

I have to say that there is a difference between having a woman in the family and not having a woman.

Of course, the prerequisite is that women must be more diligent.

"Mrs. Lu, you've worked hard today. What would you like to eat? I'll make it for you?"

"I'm not your Mrs. Lu. I want to eat sweet and sour pork ribs and shrimp dumplings. Can you make them?"

"Of course, I'll make it as long as you can order it. Come on, let's go buy some ribs."

"Do you have green peppers and eggs at home? I am best at making green pepper and eggs. I will make one for you later so you can taste my cooking skills."

"Then I'm looking forward to it."

When they got downstairs, they naturally held each other's arms, carried a basket, and went to the vegetable market together.

After buying the ingredients, we got busy in the kitchen. You washed the vegetables and I cut them. With men and women working together, the work was not tiring.

When the food was served, Lu Cheng looked at the plate of scrambled eggs with green peppers that looked quite good. He knew it would be good just by smelling it.

Seeing Lu Cheng reaching for the plate of scrambled eggs with green peppers, Lin Jingyi suddenly became nervous and expectant.

After taking a bite, Lu Cheng praised it repeatedly: "It's really good, with good color, aroma and taste, and the cooking time is just right. The cooking skills are no worse than those in restaurants outside."

After receiving Lu Cheng's evaluation, Lin Jingyi pretended to be calm on the surface: "Of course, I have practiced it before. Let me taste your skills."

After taking a bite of sweet and sour spareribs, Lin Jingyi looked at Lu Cheng in surprise, and then became a little frustrated: "I have been practicing with my mother for so long, why are the dishes I cook still not as delicious as yours?"

"You did a good job..."