Traveling back to 1952, starting a comeback from a relief station

Old Zhou said happily:

"Okay, this place is convenient for you."

"I came in a hurry today and didn't bring a gift. When you come to my place later, I'll make it up to you."

"I gave it to Huairu before. It's the same for all of you here."

Wang Anping was speechless for a moment.

Chen Xueru's eyes lit up.

She knew that Old Man Zhou was Wang Anping's only elder, and if the elder gave his approval, then her identity would be legitimate.

He immediately said with delight:

"That's great!"

"Grandpa, I told Anping I wanted a child. If he doesn't agree, you'll have to make the decision for me!"

"By the way, it's almost noon now, let's go eat together."

Old Zhou was getting on in years and had even given his house to Wang Anping, whom he considered a junior member of the family.

People reach this age.

My greatest wish is to have many children and grandchildren.

Hearing Chen Xueru say this, he nodded repeatedly and even gave her advice on the spot:

"Things are different now than before; we can't take a concubine."

"The world has changed. You want a child, but you don't want people to gossip about you. You have to think of a way—it's best to find someone who doesn't exist and get a marriage certificate to cover it up."

Wang Anping couldn't help but glance at him sideways.

That old geezer always comes up with crooked ideas; he's done plenty of these kinds of jobs before!

Chen Xueru's eyes lit up as she listened, feeling that she was on the same page as the old man and agreed with his words. One person immediately popped into her mind—Hou Cheng.

Didn't that kid say he was going to America?

That would actually come in handy.

The kitchen of Zhimeilou Restaurant.

He Daqing has been absent-minded these past two days, his mind filled with the "son" Wang Anping mentioned, and he even made two mistakes while cooking.

"Old He, what are you thinking about?"

Mr. Jin, the owner of Zhimeilou, came over.

He Daqing quickly stubbed out his cigarette and promised to work hard.

Boss Jin waved his hand:

"Needless to say, I trust your skills, otherwise I wouldn't have hired you."

"Pay more attention in the future; we're building our reputation."

"In that case, prepare a few of your signature dishes and cook the Tan family cuisine that you are good at."

"The materials that Boss Zhou ordered before, but he reduced his staff by a few, so we can distribute the materials until noon today."

"The owner of the house next door, Mr. Chen, invited his friends over for dinner, and I also happened to have something to discuss with him."

"Don't mess up this time."

He Daqing nodded repeatedly.

noon.

He Daqing brought out the carefully prepared bird's nest and shark fin feast from the kitchen.

These ingredients are expensive; the cost alone is equivalent to one or two months' salary for an average person.

According to the rules.

The head chef must personally go into the private room to introduce the dishes.

But as soon as he entered the room and saw Wang Anping sitting inside, He Daqing was stunned.

Ignoring that Boss Jin was still standing there, he blurted out:

"Wang Anping? What are you doing here?"

"Is this feast of bird's nest and shark fin soup prepared for you?"

Old Zhou sat in the main seat, glanced up at He Daqing, and then continued eating his food without paying any attention.

Chen Xueru turned her head to look at Wang Anping.

Mr. Jin, who had just followed them in, was even more surprised.

Since they were all businessmen on the same street, Boss Jin naturally knew Chen Xueru.

The recent public-private partnership issue has caused widespread anxiety.

Many shop owners are taking a wait-and-see approach.

Many people have already sold their shops, fearing that the land will be seized by the wealthy.

Chen Xueru, however, did the opposite. She not only renovated the shop but also bought the backyard to expand the business. Many people were asking her privately if she had any inside information.

Boss Jin came with the same idea in mind.

To his surprise, the usually assertive Chen Xueru was completely obedient to this young man, like a submissive wife. Boss Jin couldn't figure out where Wang Anping came from.

Unexpectedly, He Daqing actually knew him.

Wang Anping was not surprised to run into He Daqing here.

He greeted me with a smile:

"Uncle He, you're in charge of cooking today? That's a good opportunity to try your cooking."

"Grandpa, this is Mr. He, my neighbor in the yard."

"The craftsmanship is quite good."

He gave Old Zhou a brief introduction and didn't mention anyone else. He Daqing, being sensible, finished reciting the names of the dishes and then left.

When Wang Anping went to the restroom, He Daqing, who had been watching the door, immediately approached:

"Anping!"

"Is there anything you can do about my problem?"

Wang Anping found it somewhat strange:

"What is it?"

He Daqing gave Wang Anping a disapproving look:

"What else could it be? It's all about my son!"

"You're the most resourceful kid, you must have a way to help me find him, right? Give me some advice."

"When you hold your wedding banquet, I'll raise the price to ten yuan per table."

He Daqing was a sensible man.

Just now, the female owner of Xue Ru Silk Shop was in the private room, along with an old man of strange identity. Although he was extremely curious, he didn't mention a word about it.

Wang Anping was curious:

"What exactly happened to you back then?"

"Don't tell me you're abandoning that mother and child? If they're still angry, they might not even acknowledge you as their family, they'd be lucky if they didn't come after you."

He Daqing felt embarrassed.

He pulled Wang Anping aside to a quiet place and lowered his voice:

It's not what you think.

"That child's mother used to be from the Eight Great Hutongs."

"Those were chaotic times. I only went to her place twice. She said she was pregnant with my child, but how could I believe her?"

"When I went back later, the madam said that someone had redeemed her and she had married a man from a well-off family as a concubine, and that was the end of it."

"If you hadn't said you saw a young man who looked exactly like me, I would have completely forgotten about it."

"Who would have thought it would be such a coincidence?"

"I don't care what he's thinking, at least let's see him first."

Wang Anping pretended to believe He Daqing's story.

He had been wondering about it before.

However, he had already guessed the man's identity; it was most likely Cai Quanwu.

After all, Chen Xueru has appeared, so it's not surprising that other characters from the "Little Woman" storyline also appear. It's just unexpected that the characters from the two dramas are actually related.

Finding Cai Quanwu is not difficult.

Wang Anping casually pointed out:

"Judging from his appearance, he looked like a tricycle driver."

"You look so much like him. If you just go to a few of the nearby tricycle parking spots, people who know him will definitely come up to you and ask about you."

He Daqing's eyes lit up.

How could I not have thought of such a simple idea!

After leaving Zhimei Building, Old Zhou waved his hand, telling Chen Xueru and Wang Anping not to accompany him, saying he was going for a stroll to digest his food.

Chen Xueru winked at Wang Anping and said:

"The store is currently undergoing renovations, and we need to organize a lot of material purchase invoices. We need your help to take a look."

"Let's take a look at how the rooms inside are decorated."

It's lunch break now, and the construction workers have all gone to eat.

Chen Xueru told Chuntao, who was minding the shop, to go out to eat by herself.

He led Wang Anping into the backyard.

While other areas were still under construction, her lounge was already furnished with a bed and sofa, and it looked very comfortable.

Wang Anping hadn't spoken yet.

Chen Xueru had already hugged his waist from behind.

"Anping..."

What followed was a fierce and merciless battle, with Chen Xueru suffering repeated defeats, followed by Wang Anping's all-out attack.

An opponent who dares to provoke you must be completely defeated and subdued.