My friend's uncle took a fancy to me

The two returned to the pedestrian street of the ancient city from the beach, and Lu Xiaoqiao took Zhou Qizhen to check out all the delicious snacks that she had told him about before.

I tried grilled cold noodles, chicken fillets, cold noodles, spicy hot pot, and even the ten-yuan lunch boxes and hot and sour noodles at the back of the department store.

"We have this 'Guo's Candied Haws' here that's really delicious. It's made with pure rock sugar. They've been selling it since I was a kid. After all these years, the taste is still the same and it doesn't stick to your teeth. Would you like to try it?"

"Okay." Zhou Qizhen nodded with a smile.

He turned his head and glanced at Lu Xiaoqiao, who was now holding his arm tightly. Because it was cold, her hands were hidden in his coat pockets, holding his hand tightly.

Her sparkling eyes seemed to be filled with stars, her smile was as beautiful as a flower, and she looked as bright as an innocent and lively child.

The entire day's expenses were not even as expensive as a cup of tea Zhou Qizhen usually drank, but having her by his side brought him a sense of happiness that could not be replaced by anything else.

It gets dark early in winter, and around four o'clock the two of them prepared to go home.

When they were almost at the intersection, Zhou Qizheng said, "What does Jiaqi like to eat? Let's buy some and take it back!"

Lu Xiaoqiao didn't expect him to be so attentive. After thinking for a moment, she said, "He really likes the grilled squid at the intersection. As for fruit! He likes strawberries, just like me!"

"Well, let's buy some more strawberries later."

Lu Xiaoqiao said "hmm" sweetly.

The two first went to a vendor selling grilled squid, ordered some squid tentacles and a few whole squids, paid the money and asked the boss to cook them first, and then they went to the fruit supermarket next door to buy fruit.

When we got to the fruit shop, there were two kinds of strawberries on display, one local and the other a very famous Jiujiu strawberry.

When Lu Xiaoqiao was hesitating, the fruit seller's wife came over.

"Girl, just trust your aunt and buy this Dandong Jiujiu. It's the sweetest and most delicious."

The strawberries are supported by green artificial leaves and placed one by one in foam boxes. There are only a dozen in a box.

"Then I'll need two boxes of this Dandong Jiujiu!"

"Okay! Auntie will pick out the red one for you."

The lady who was selling fruits was picking them up when Zhou Qizheng, who had been standing beside her, suddenly said,

"Madam, please help us pick out ten boxes."

Lu Xiaoqiao: “…”

Boss lady: "..."

"Why do you need so much? Two boxes will be enough!"

"Don't you like eating strawberries? There are only a few in this box, and there are uncles, aunts, eldest brother and sister-in-law. Don't worry, we can finish them all."

After hearing what Zhou Qizhen said, the fruit seller's wife couldn't help but look at him a few more times. Just looking at his clothes, it was obvious that he was not an ordinary person, not to mention his style and conversation.

Fruits like strawberries are at their most expensive when they are just put on the market, which is during the Chinese New Year. People buy them for their children to try as they are new and fresh, but adults are reluctant to eat them.

But the guy in front of me, because his girlfriend loves it and he was afraid that she wouldn't be able to bear to eat it, he also bought the portions for the adults in the family and bought ten boxes at a time.

I’ve seen men doting on their girlfriends, but I’ve never seen anyone doting on his girlfriend like this.

The lady boss enthusiastically picked out ten boxes of strawberries and placed them on the side: "Auntie will help you two tie them up with ropes so that it will be easier for you to carry."

Lu Xiaoqiao smiled and said, "Okay, thank you, auntie."

"You're welcome, Auntie. I have to thank you for buying so many strawberries."

The lady boss finished tying a bunch of things and said casually as she was tying the rope, "Look at how good-looking you two are. I can't even imagine how good-looking your future children will be."

Lu Xiaoqiao's cheeks were a little hot, and she whispered, "We haven't gotten married yet."

"What's the big deal? Marriage is inevitable! Okay, now it's easy!"

Zhou Qizhen glanced at the blushing Lu Xiaoqiao, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.

Coming out of the fruit shop, Zhou Qi was carrying ten boxes of strawberries, and Lu Xiaoqiao wanted to help.

"You take the squid later, I'll carry this."

"Ah."

The two of them didn't get home until almost five o'clock, and it was already getting dark!

As soon as I got out of the car, I saw Mr. Lu standing on the concrete steps of the house waiting for me.

"Why did you come back so late? I was waiting for you two to have dinner."

The words were directed at Lu Xiaoqiao, but Zhou Qizheng answered Lu's father's question: "Sorry, uncle, I kept you waiting for so long!"

"It's okay, it's okay, come into the house!"

Several people entered the house, and Lu Xiaoqiao and Zhou Qi were placing strawberries and squid on the coffee table.

"Jiaqi, look what your uncle bought you?"

Lu Jiaqi walked over and took a look. His eyes suddenly lit up and he exclaimed: "Strawberries! Aunt, you bought me strawberries! Aunt, you are so kind."

"My uncle bought it."

Lu Jiaqi quickly turned to Zhou Qizheng and said, "Thank you, uncle. It's great that you're here. I told my mom this morning that I wanted to eat strawberries, but she not only didn't buy me any, but also said I looked like a strawberry and asked if I wanted to eat any."

Zhou Qizhen couldn't help laughing, and suddenly felt that this little brat's speaking style was exactly the same as her aunt's.

Liu Man laughed and scolded Lu Jiaqi: "This kid talks nonsense all day long."

Lu Jiaqi retorted in a low voice: "I'm not talking nonsense, that's what you said."

When Lu's mother came in, she was stunned when she saw the ten boxes of strawberries on the coffee table.

He looked at Lu Xiaoqiao and said, "Why did you buy so much?"

"There are many of us, we can finish it." Lu Xiaoqiao repeated Zhou Qizhen's original words.

At this time, Father Lu urged Mother Lu, "Okay, the children have been bought, let's eat! Hurry up and cook. Qi Zheng and I still need to go out after dinner."

Lu Xiaoqiao followed Lu's mother to the kitchen: "My dad just told me that you have finished cooking and are waiting for us. How come Comrade Lu has learned to lie?"

"Humph, he was anxious to play cards and had been waiting for you all day at home. Someone asked him to play cards during the day, but he didn't go. He said he was going to bring an expert with him tonight and let him brag all day."

"Ah? How much did Zhou Qizheng win for my dad last night?"

"Your dad said it depends on his mood."

Lu Xiaoqiao: “…”

……

For dinner, Lu's mother specially prepared a stew that is very common in rural areas. She always felt that she had difficulty digesting the greasy food she ate during the Chinese New Year.

I originally wanted to eat it by myself and Mr. Lu, but I didn't expect that it would be loved by Zhou Qizhen.

"Auntie, what is this? I think it's delicious."

Mother Lu said with a smile, "You like to eat this? It's the stewed squash that's very common in the countryside."

"Squash? I don't think they're available in Hangzhou. I've never eaten them."

Lu Xiaoqiao glanced at him and said, "It's pumpkin. How come you haven't eaten it before? Haven't you eaten pumpkin before?"

Zhou Qizheng thought for a moment and said, "There should still be a difference. I don't think it's as delicious as the one Auntie made."

As the cook, Mrs. Lu was undoubtedly most happy to be praised by the diners. She happily went to the gatehouse and took a raw squash to show Zhou Qizhen.