Meng Xiaozhi Sugar Core

"Li Xiaomeng?" The boss suddenly called out my name, which surprised me.

"Ah, boss. Hello~ Who are you?" I answered a little embarrassedly, because in my impression I really have no memory of a seafood boss, including in my previous life.

"Ahahaha, it really is you. You've grown so big! Hey, let uncle take a look."

He wiped his hands, walked out of the stall, and walked towards me. Out of my inner vigilance, I subconsciously took a step back, but I was not very scared. After all, this was a big vegetable market, what could he do?

When he saw me like this, the smile on his face froze a little.

"Xiao Meng, don't you remember your uncle?" He seemed a little anxious.

I looked her over again and shook my head.

"I'm your uncle Li Junming, your father's cousin. I came to your house during the Chinese New Year last year, but you were all at home. It took me a month to get in touch with you after calling you. I also sent a box of seafood to your house, remember?"

Now that I think about it, I seem to have some impression. During the Chinese New Year last year, my aunt brought a box of seafood, including hairtail, yellow croaker, pomfret and a lot of other things.

"Have you seen me?" I asked doubtfully.

"You often came to my house when you were little, how come I haven't seen you before? During the Chinese New Year last year, I asked your aunt for a photo of you and Xiaoling. Ever since..." He paused, "Ever since big brother left, Xiaoyue has been taking care of you two by yourself, and I'm worried about you too. But I can't help much, and I'm relieved to see you two kids grow up."

"You recognized me at first sight?" I was still surprised.

"Oh my god, your uncle has a very strong ability to recognize people. It was me who provided the clues for your mother and others to catch a suspect." Uncle Li suddenly started to brag, but I had no impression of anything he said.

"Like This……"

"What's wrong? Why did I suddenly see you buying groceries today? Didn't you go to school? How can this be? You came out to work so early? This won't do. I have to call Xiaoyue. If we are short of money, we can't let the child not go to school." Uncle Li spoke to himself.

If I call my aunt, won't the surprise be ruined? I quickly organized him to dial the number, "No, no, no, the school is closed early today. It's not the National Day. I rushed home after school to buy some ingredients for cooking."

He was stunned for a moment, then reacted, "I told you that your aunt said you had good grades last year. Are you in college now?"

"Yeah, that's right. Teacher training." I nodded. This Uncle Li didn't look bad. "Well, I want to buy some swimming crabs."

"Ahhh, yes, yes. Come on, uncle will pick for you." As he said that, he ran into his stall and scooped up crabs for me from the big red shed that was bubbling with bubbles.

I am not very familiar with the method of selecting swimming crabs. I used to buy them based on my intuition, if they felt thick and dark in color, I would buy them. But Uncle Li seemed to have his own unique selection rules, and he picked out six large swimming crabs in a short while.

"It's a bit too much. Four or five will be enough." I felt a little embarrassed as I looked at the large bag of crabs on the scale in front of me.

"Any extra is my fault. It's 4 yuan per pound. There are 60 pounds in total, so I'll charge you yuan!" Uncle Li took the initiative to give him a discount.

"This..." I smiled awkwardly. Doesn't this seem a little inappropriate?

"Oh, don't mind it. I owe your family this for all these years. Take it." There was a hint of struggle and pain in his eyes.

I wanted to argue a little more, but he shook his head at me, stuffed the change into my pocket, and urged me to buy something else. I didn't know what to say. Then I bought some vegetables and a large piece of beef, as well as pork ribs and other ingredients, and went home.

It wasn't too late when they got home, just after 4:40, so there was still enough time for them to go home.

……

"Oh, I'm so exhausted."

Teacher Song and Xiaoling opened the door, took off their shoes and walked into the house. They didn't seem to notice that there was an extra pair of shoes on the shoe rack.

It was not until they entered the living room that they smelled the fragrance of crabs and realized that there seemed to be one more person in the house?

Xiaoling and Teacher Song looked at each other and asked, "Aunt is back so early?"

"Isn't she working overtime today? Is there something wrong with their company?" Teacher Song was also suspicious.

"What smell? Is my sister back?" Xiaoling rushed to the kitchen, glanced at me, then rushed back to the living room and shouted at Teacher Song!

"Li Xiaomeng? Why did you go home without notifying us?" Teacher Song followed Xiaoling and ran to the kitchen.

"Isn't this a surprise for you?" I scratched my cheek embarrassedly, "The school gave us an early holiday."

"Tsk tsk, is college so comfortable?" Xiaoling's words were tinged with sourness.

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My mom said my skin has gotten worse... GG

Chapter 23: Change of Account Fee

"Come and try the scallion oil swimming crab I made." I put half a crab into Xiaoling's bowl.

"Hmm~"

Xiao Ling smiled so hard that her eyes almost narrowed into slits, and she grabbed the crab leg with her hands and took a big bite. Instantly, the fat flowed down the corners of Xiao Meng's mouth, and the fragrance spread.

"Hmm!" Xiao Meng took a sip of the delicious taste and let out a humming sound of praise from the bottom of her throat!

After taking a few bites, she said to us, "It's delicious. Sister's cooking skills have reached a new level."

"Is it really so delicious?" Teacher Song didn't quite believe it and picked up a piece and put it in his mouth.

As the crisp sound of the crab being crushed made Teacher Song's eyes widen, and then he ate another piece with an incredulous look in his eyes.

"Li Xiaomeng, where did you learn this cooking skill? From the Chinese Cooking Master Boy?"

"Thank you, Mr. Song. I also learned it by watching the tutorials on the Internet." I was shocked by their reactions. "It's just a slight improvement."

"I feel the gap has widened again." said my aunt dejectedly.

"Hahaha, it's okay, Siyue, everything you cook is delicious~" Teacher Song quickly comforted the devastated aunt.

"By the way, Xiaomeng," my aunt suddenly asked me, "How is your experience at university? Is everything new to you?"

When my aunt asked me this, I didn't know how to answer her for a while. After all, this was my second time in college. It was more of a feeling of aftertaste than a new feeling. What was different from before was that I used to go out to eat with my roommates, but now I go out to eat with my girlfriend.

"It's okay. I don't think it's very different from high school. It's just a little easier than high school."

"Eh?" Auntie was surprised. "Don't you think it's fun? There's also military training and so on."

"Don't mention it. Military training really exhausted me." I complained. "Not only did I get tanned, but I almost got heat stroke the next day."

"Are black spots bad?" Teacher Song looked at me and said, "I think Xiaomeng's skin color is the healthiest now. It used to be a little pale like Chenxi's."

"How can there be..."

"Xiao Meng, do you have enough money at school?" my aunt asked me out of the blue.

"Money? It's almost enough, and I didn't spend much." I nodded.

"How much money did you give her?" Teacher Song asked.

“One thousand a month…” Aunt stuck out her tongue.

"What?" Teacher Song was surprised. "That's all you gave her?"

"There's nothing we can do about it. The family also needs money." My aunt looked bitter.

"No, no, it's too little." Teacher Song shook his head repeatedly, "Don't you know that girls need to be raised in wealth? Have you forgotten what happened in college?"

"I... am I doing well in college?" My aunt smiled awkwardly.

"Are you okay? You were almost fished out. Luckily I found out early that day." Teacher Song said indignantly, "Xiao Meng, give me your bank card and I'll give you another thousand every month. Two thousand a month will make your college life more comfortable. If you see something you like, you can just buy it without having to be so frugal."

"Teacher Song... this isn't a good idea." I felt a little embarrassed, but deep down in my heart, there was actually a little bit, well, just a little bit... that I really wanted it. After all, subconsciously I knew that Teacher Song wasn't someone who was so short of money, and besides, she was my family.

"Yes, Yaxin. This is not good." Aunt also said hurriedly.

Teacher Song's eyes rolled, as if he had thought of a good idea.

"How about this!" Teacher Song said with a smile, "Change your words, and I'll give you this money as a fee for changing your words."

"Change your words?" I was a little confused.

"Uh-huh, you can't call me Teacher Song anymore. Call me Auntie!"

"Eh? Wait a minute, could it be?" I seemed to realize something.

"Yes, that's right~ Your aunt and I are getting married!" Teacher Song clapped her hands happily.

"Well, you and Xiaoling will be our bridesmaids then, along with Tang Xin, and a few of your teacher Song's students." Aunt nodded and looked at teacher Song with some doting.

"When?" I asked excitedly.

"This National Day, the banquet has been arranged."

"Really?" This is the best news I have heard this year.

"Did I lie to you?" Teacher Song's eyes were filled with happiness. "Are you surprised?"

"Well, yes." I nodded. This was my first time attending a relative's wedding and also my first time as a bridesmaid (I had never been a best man before).

"Xiao Meng will be very beautiful as a bridesmaid~" Auntie touched my head, "I'm suddenly looking forward to seeing Xiao Meng wearing the bridesmaid's dress."

"Yes, I am also looking forward to it!" Teacher Song also nodded, "But will Xiaomeng steal our limelight?"

“I can’t say for sure~”

"I also want to be a bridesmaid!" Xiaoling raised her hand, looking eager to try.

"You can't, you're not an adult yet!" Auntie shook her head, "But you can grab the red envelopes!"

……

The next morning at eight o'clock, I got up early and felt a little hungry. When I was about to do something, I found that there were several plates on the dining table at home. The top of the plate was still covered with a plate, and there was a pink note left next to it.

Xiaomeng, Xiaoling~ Your aunt and I went out to prepare for the wedding. I have prepared breakfast for you, remember to eat breakfast - I love your aunt.

"Aunt..." I patted my head. Teacher Song really got into the role.

After putting down the note, I looked carefully at the table. There were four plates and a small pot on it. There was porridge in the pot, and the plates were arranged in pairs. When I opened the lids on the plates, there was a fried egg and some shredded cucumbers, which were still warm to the touch.

The taste of home is getting stronger and stronger!

After taking a bowl of rice out of the pot, I began to enjoy this delicious breakfast. But just as I took a bite of the fried egg, the doorbell rang.

Helplessly, I put down the chopsticks and ran to open the door.

"who……"

"Xiao Meng!!" A black figure rushed towards me, and the familiar body fragrance made the corners of my mouth curl up slightly.

"Tang Xin, why are you here~"

"There's no one at home, and I couldn't sleep alone, so I woke up early in the morning and came here." She was used to coming here, so she took off her shoes, put on a pair of slippers in the hallway, and walked in.

"Look, I brought you breakfast. Eight pan-fried buns and two bowls of wontons~" she said, raising the bag in her hand to my face, "Shall we have breakfast together?"

"Hey, I haven't finished breakfast at home yet..." I was a little distressed.