Don't get married if you're reborn.

Chapter 358 The Only Person Who Can Make Her Move Upward

There are two days left until Lunar New Year's Eve; today is the 28th of the lunar calendar.

Fu Qianzhu was guarding the snack shop outside Fengyuan. The snacks on the shelves were arranged neatly, so neat that even someone with OCD would give them a thumbs up.

We've had fewer customers in the last few days, but not none at all. And most of the customers who do come buy a lot of snacks, since it's almost Chinese New Year and they want to have plenty of snacks on hand to treat the kids.

She quietly looked at the book in front of her, occasionally reaching out to touch the muscles in her shoulders and back, comparing them with the muscle distribution in the book.

Upon hearing the "ding-a-ling" sound, Fu Qianzhu said, "Welcome."

Looking up, he saw his second uncle, Fu Yong.

"Still reluctant to close down?" Fu Yong smiled helplessly, picked up a bag of snacks, tore it open, and popped two pieces into his mouth.

Seeing her second uncle's casual and nonchalant demeanor, Fu Qianzhu asked, "Don't you need to help out at the jewelry store today?"

Fu Yong nodded and said, "The gold shops are already closed for the holiday. The Huaguo Gold next door and the Fengxiang Jewelry across the street are overjoyed! They won't close for the holiday until the afternoon of New Year's Eve."

Fu Qianzhu said, "Then why don't you come with me to run the snack shop? It's a bit troublesome to run it alone."

Fu Yong said, "Do we really need to work so hard? Boss Zeng has already gone home!"

Fu Qianzhu said, "I only ask for peace of mind."

Fu Yong sat down helplessly, shook his head, and said, "How am I supposed to get through the thirtieth?"

Fu Qianzhu said, "Buy a fish, a chicken, and some meat, then just stay in your rented place. For us, it doesn't matter where we stay."

Fu Yong was a little speechless after his niece said that.

“I asked my boss to help me sell our house in our hometown,” Fu Qianzhu said.

"If it's sold, then it's sold," Fu Yong said softly.

Baishui Town was a place of heartbreak for Fu Qianzhu, and she didn't want to go back, which Fu Yong could understand.

Fu Yong asked, "Are you staying at my place tonight? There shouldn't be many people left on campus, it's not safe for you to stay in the dorm alone."

Fu Qianzhu said, "Don't worry about me. I'll go back to my dorm and come back to open for business the next day. Hmm, I'll open for another day tomorrow, and then I'll stay at your place for a few days to celebrate the New Year."

For her, the Lunar New Year felt like a burden at this moment. She just wanted to get through it as quickly as possible and then get back to her busy work.

Everyone at the snack shop takes turns resting, and Fu Qianzhu is no exception; however, she never takes a break voluntarily.

I only take a day off when my body really can't take it anymore.

Fu Yong looked at Fu Qianzhu with a hint of worry in his eyes and said, "We're not short of money right now. My salary at the jewelry store is quite high, and I also received a bonus at the end of the year. If you want to continue your postgraduate studies, I can support you."

"I'm not taking the postgraduate entrance exam. It's meaningless for me. Instead of taking the exam, I'd rather spend more time getting more certifications." Fu Qianzhu smiled and spoke calmly.

Fu Yong said, "Alright, it's getting late. You should close the shop early and go home to rest. Tomorrow, I'll help you open the shop, and the day after tomorrow, we'll go grocery shopping together and then cook the New Year's Eve dinner."

Fu Qianzhu nodded, and was about to say something when the phone rang. Seeing that it was Zeng Wenjie calling, she answered it without hesitation.

"Boss," Fu Qianzhu addressed him respectfully.

"Is the money-grubbing senior open for business again today?" Zeng Wenjie asked as soon as he opened his mouth.

"..." Fu Qianzhu was stunned by this address, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Zeng Wenjie said, "It's almost Chinese New Year, why not rest early? Why insist on opening the shop? We don't have many customers anyway!"

Fu Qianzhu then said, "I feel very at ease when I'm guarding the snack shop. Otherwise, I'm prone to overthinking!"

It is said that one misses their loved ones even more during festivals. As the atmosphere of the New Year gradually intensifies, Fu Qianzhu feels somewhat annoyed. Only by staying in the snack shop can she find peace of mind.

“Okay, you buy the groceries tomorrow morning, and I’ll come and have an early New Year’s Eve dinner with you and Uncle Yong,” Zeng Wenjie said. “Huh?!” Fu Qianzhu was surprised to hear this.

Zeng Wenjie said, "If it's inconvenient, then let's forget about it!"

Fu Qianzhu hurriedly replied, "Convenient, of course convenient! When are you coming, boss?"

"I'll arrive tomorrow afternoon, have dinner, and then go home for the New Year," Zeng Wenjie said.

Fu Qianzhu said guiltily, "Isn't it a bit of a waste to come all the way up here just for a meal?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "What are you talking about? I just happen to be in Niushou City on business, and I also have some things to take care of in Fengzhou. Do you really have that much influence?"

Fu Qianzhu smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go grocery shopping with my second uncle first thing tomorrow morning, and then cook a meal for you."

The phone call surprised her, but she was undoubtedly happy.

“Yes, yes, yes, treat it like a New Year’s Eve dinner, don’t just give me a perfunctory answer,” Zeng Wenjie said.

“Okay, I’ll go back to rest early and then get up early to buy groceries,” Fu Qianzhu said happily.

After exchanging a few words, Fu Qianzhu hung up the phone.

Then, she said to Fu Yong, "Second Uncle, let's close up shop. I'll stay at your place tonight and then go grocery shopping first thing tomorrow morning."

Fu Yong couldn't help but ask, "Is Boss Zeng coming over for dinner tomorrow?"

Fu Qianzhu smiled and said, "He said he would have New Year's Eve dinner with us in advance."

Fu Yong, however, was unimpressed. He certainly didn't think he had enough influence to make Zeng Wenjie come all the way up for an early New Year's Eve dinner!
Fu Yong accompanied Fu Qianzhu to her dormitory to retrieve her luggage, and then took her back to his rented apartment to stay.

The next morning, Fu Qianzhu got up early to get ready, and then urged Fu Yong to accompany her to buy groceries.

Fu Yong wanted to sleep a little longer, but his niece was urging him so urgently that he could only get up with a wry smile and accompany her to buy groceries.

Today, Fu Qianzhu seemed more energetic, even showing some enthusiasm when bargaining with the shop owner.

Fu Yong felt that, apart from Zeng Wenjie, it would be difficult for anyone else in the world to help Fu Qianzhu overcome her inner turmoil and live a positive and optimistic life.

Fu Qianzhu spent over a thousand yuan in one go.

She usually tries to keep her meals at the school cafeteria to two yuan, but today she didn't feel bad about spending money.

"Second Uncle, could you help me out? There are quite a lot of dishes to make, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it all," Fu Qianzhu said.

Fu Yong, who never cooks, obediently squatted in the kitchen peeling garlic, scraping ginger, washing vegetables, scaling fish, and cleaning intestines...

As Fu Qianzhu prepared the dishes, she hummed a little tune.

Fu Yong listened for a long time, but only caught one line of lyrics—

"Your gentle smile is like plum jam."

What song is this?
Fu Yong thought to himself that he had never heard of it before.

If Zeng Wenjie knew that Fu Qianzhu remembered the lyrics and melody he had casually sung so well, he would want to be reborn and slap himself twice!

Then, Fu Yong was a little jealous.

Fu Qianzhu said to buy a fish, a chicken, and some meat to celebrate the New Year with him.

Then Zeng Wenjie said he was coming, and he bought chicken, duck, fish, meat, and seafood. Judging from this, he was planning to cook more than ten dishes.

(End of this chapter)