Sweet 80s

A glimmer of light just appeared on the horizon.

The two of them had their meal a little early.

The chairs in the stall were still upside down on the table and had not been cleared away.

Several large pots at the breakfast stalls were emitting steam, and the aroma of rice filled the entire alley.

The aroma of fried foods such as fried dough sticks and fried cakes fills the nostrils of every passerby.

Seeing a customer coming, the owner of the breakfast stall greeted him warmly.

After the two sat down, Lin Xiangdong looked at the crispy and fragrant fried dough sticks that had just come out of the pan. The layer of chopped green onions on the fried cakes had been fried at high temperature, which fully brought out the green onion aroma.

"Boss, one bowl of spicy soup, one bowl of liangchaner, five fried dough sticks, one fried cake, and two vegetable dumplings."

After saying that, he stretched his neck to look at the basket next to the frying pan and asked.

"No fried bread and carrot balls today?"

The boss smiled embarrassedly.

"My wife has gone back to her parents' home, so there is no time to do it."

Lin Xiangdong nodded: "Then give me two more tea eggs."

There is usually no waiting for breakfast, as almost all ingredients are ready.

The meal was served and the two of them ate with relish.

Lin Xiangdong continued talking about the unfinished topic while eating.

"What are you going to do? Are you going to call the police or not?"

"I thought about it later and decided that calling the police wouldn't work."

"Why? Are you afraid that your brother-in-law will go to jail?"

"Haha~"

Zhou Zheng sneered twice with disdain and continued.

"Forget about going to jail, even getting shot has nothing to do with me."

"Then you're still thinking about it. After dinner, we'll go straight to the police station."

Zhou Zheng was silent for a moment. He picked up the tea egg and smashed it on the table with a clang, then slowly began to peel the egg.

"No, do you remember the last time we followed Ai Min to that rental house? If this is too much, we will just keep it secret."

Zhou Zheng was unusually calm and alert.

After listening to it and analyzing it carefully, Lin Xiangdong realized that it was just as the other party said.

Don't end up with a situation where you fail to eat the mutton and end up getting into trouble.

"So you don't want your money?"

Zhou Zheng stuffed the peeled egg into his mouth whole.

The egg white is smooth and tender, while the egg yolk is dense and firm.

Zhou Zheng choked and pounded his chest. He picked up the bowl and took a sip of the soup before swallowing the egg.

He slammed the table and said, "Yes, why not!"

The voice was sonorous and powerful, attracting the attention of the diners around.

Lin Xiangdong picked up a fried dough stick and bit into it with a crunch.

Freshly fried dough sticks are the staple breakfast for northerners.

The outside is fried golden and crispy, while the inside is soft and chewy.

Then dip half of the fried dough stick into the spicy soup.

The rich meaty aroma of the spicy and spicy soup and the rich chili and pepper sauce flowed into the tiny holes in the outer skin of the fried dough sticks.

Fill up all the remaining space inside, and the moment you pick up the fried dough sticks, the sticky soup drips into the bowl.

Take a bite, and you’ll discover layers of textures interwoven with a delicious and unique flavor.

Irresistible and unforgettable.

"Even if the police intervene, it won't be solved overnight. If you want to ask for money, where to go and who to find are all difficult problems."

What Lin Xiangdong said was not without reason, but judging from Zhou Zheng's current stable mood, he had also thought about it carefully a long time ago.

He just raised the corner of his mouth and smiled evilly.

"I have a way..."

Shunze City.

Lin Xiangli's home.

Several days of eating, drinking and having fun made everyone very excited.

I saw tall buildings that I had never seen before, and was immersed in the infinite charm of this city every second.

With scenic spots of different styles and unique cultural atmosphere, it feels like being in a whole new world.

Each exquisite dish is not only beautiful in appearance but also tastes intoxicating.

The huge difference in food flavors is an eye-opener for everyone, and the unique spices and cooking methods bring out the deliciousness of the ingredients.

The happiness is real, but the tiredness is also real.

After playing outside all day, the children just came home without even taking time to wash up. They fell into bed and fell asleep immediately.

Even Yan Shengnan temporarily put aside the emotional issues such as his father's marriage and his stepmother's pregnancy.

In a pleasant atmosphere.

The relationship between Lin Xiangli and her daughter is easing at a very fast pace, and even Zhang Gaoyuan is getting along harmoniously with each other.

Gradually, the appearance rate of "Uncle Zhang" in Yan Shengnan's mouth has been steadily increasing.

Happy times always pass quickly and are fleeting.

Seeing that the July vacation was already halfway over, Wang Shuping was already discussing with Lin Xiangli the time to return to Nanhe.

Although Lin Xiangli wanted to keep him, the reunion must eventually end.

She used the fact that her birthday was coming up to delay it for a few more days.

Wang Shuping also decided to return the next day after the birthday party.

This time, Lin Xiangli did not spend lavishly, nor did she choose a luxurious hotel to eat.

Instead, he cooked a few of his signature dishes himself to treat everyone.

Wang Shuping had thought about the issue of birthday gifts and discussed with Lin Xiangdong what to give before coming.

Lin Xiangdong knew his fourth sister well and that she had loved to show off since she was a child. She was particularly interested in a hand-crocheted shop in Nanhe City.

When I was a child, I fell in love with an old-fashioned octagonal hat. I didn’t have enough money, so I worked secretly with my classmates for two months before I finally saved enough money.

But when I got to the store, the hat had already been sold.

Lin Xiangli was sad for a long time because of this.

But considering that giving a hat as a gift has a bad connotation, Lin Xiangdong and his wife specially chose a purely hand-crocheted desktop ornament.

Persimmon tree with red fruits and green leaves.

Most business people are superstitious and pay attention to the meaning of certain objects.

Persimmons have rich connotations and symbolic meanings in folk culture, such as "good luck in everything (persimmon persimmon)" and "everything (persimmon) goes smoothly".

Not only that, the persimmon tree is considered a mascot, and its red fruits symbolize joy and good luck.

The moment the gift was taken out, Lin Xiangli's eyes lit up.

After all these years, she could still recognize at a glance that this crocheted item came from that old shop.

Lin Xiangli was very excited and held the persimmon tree in her hands to examine it carefully.

"Xiaowu told you that, right?"

Wang Shuping smiled embarrassedly: "Yes, I didn't know what to give, so he helped me choose it."

"This Xiaowu, it's really worth loving him. He's the only one in the family who remembers what I like."

Wang Shuping's gift was carefully selected, and Yan Shengnan suddenly felt a little hesitant to take out the things she had prepared.

"Nannan has also prepared a gift, show it to your mother quickly." Wang Shuping encouraged.

"Mine is... just average..."

“Giving a gift is not about the value, but the thought behind it.”

Yan Shengnan ran back to the room and took out a photo album from the package.

Lin Xiangli was stunned when she took it, not understanding what it meant.

But when she opened the album, all the photos inside were of Yan Shengnan from childhood to adulthood.

There is also a small note next to each photo with the time and place handwritten on it.

Dabao didn't understand what was going on, so he went over to take a look and asked.

"Sister, isn't this a photo of you when you were a child? What kind of gift is this?"

Yan Shengnan bit her lip and began to explain the meaning of the gift.

She started with the first photo.

From the beginning, there were only photos of Lin Xiangli and Yan Dahai.

Later, their families appeared on the screen.

Then to a family of three.

The number of participants is increasing, and the content is becoming more and more lively.

After the next few photos, Lin Xiangli gradually disappeared from the photos.

Dabao stretched his neck and continued to ask curiously.

"Hey, why isn't my aunt behind here?"

Wang Shuping pulled him back and made a gesture to silence him.

As Yan Shengnan grows older, his parents and elders appear less and less on screen.

She is alone in most of the scenes.

Yan Shengnan pointed to one of the photos, which had a background of an entertainment facility that was no longer in use in Fengling Park in Nanhe City.

"Do you remember where this is?"

Lin Xiangli's memory quickly regressed to more than ten years ago.

At that time, Yan Shengnan was three years old. Lin Xiangli held her in her arms, and accompanied by Yan Dahai, the family of three took a leisurely walk in the park.

Yan Shengnan suddenly became interested in a small train not far away that could sing while moving, and clamored to play on it.

Lin Xiangli held her in her arms and sat in circles in the train carriage.

Yan Dahai raised his camera and pressed the shutter to capture this happy moment.

More than ten years later, at the same time, in the same place, on the same track, the little train had lost its bright colors after experiencing wind and rain.

The body of the car was covered with patches of rust.

The operator at that time has disappeared, and the ground is covered with weeds more than one meter tall.

The wheels of the train were rusted to the rails and would not move even if pushed hard.

In this dilapidated and overgrown location, Yan Shengnan stood in front of the train and took another photo.

"Even if you are not here, even if this train will never run again, it cannot erase the traces of your existence..."

Yan Shengnan pointed at his face in the rest of the photos.

"Look, my smile is so sweet. I have lived a very good and happy life during all these years when you were not by my side."

Lin Xiangli's nose felt sore and tears suddenly welled up, rolling back and forth in her eyes.

"Mom, I want to tell you that you have always felt guilty for not being by my side. I have marked all the information. When you read it all, it will be like you have grown up with me..."

Lin Xiangli burst into tears instantly.

Even Wang Shuping wiped away tears after hearing this.