Chapter 193, Aren’t You the Groom? (Please Subscribe!)

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Zhang Xuan and Tao Ge chatted for a long time in the study over a cup of tea. The atmosphere became better and better. As they chatted, the polite terms they used before slowly disappeared.

The two people's sitting posture became more and more casual, and the topics they talked about became more and more casual. It felt like they had fallen in love with each other after meeting each other.

Of course, what made Tao Ge feel this way was also the result of the old man deliberately creating an atmosphere.

No way, the literary world is easy to get into.

But if you want to climb high and go far, you must have connections and support from noble people.

Otherwise, forget about winning the Mao Dun Literature Award, you will be left empty-handed and it will be difficult to even get a candidate spot.

Obtaining a candidate spot is just the beginning. The subsequent rounds of selection will be even more difficult without the support of noble people.

Zhang Xuan didn't know how important Tao Ge was. But it doesn't matter, as long as it has some weight, he will grab it.

Not to mention condescending to please, not to mention flattering, he couldn't do these, and he didn't bother to do them.

But he still has the ability to communicate attentively, entertain warmly, and make people feel at home. This veteran of two generations still has this ability.

The time came to 11:28 unknowingly, and after that it was early morning.

When the show was about to end, Tao Ge looked at the vast white snow outside through the window and asked Zhang Xuan:

"How long will it take for the road to melt?"

Zhang Xuan knew that she was troubled by the scene in Zhushan yesterday and did not dare to walk on the icy road.

So he raised his head and looked at the starry night sky, and after a long time he said:

"Looking at the celestial phenomena, I calculated with my fingers that it should be sunny tomorrow. If the sun comes out, we will be able to drive normally the day after tomorrow."

Tao Ge also looked at the sky and joked: "Can you still read the weather?"

Zhang Xuan told her: "We are in a mountainous area. We rely on mountains to eat mountains and water to eat water. Every year's harvest depends on God's favor. People born here know more or less about celestial phenomena."

Tao Ge nodded, then looked sideways at him: "I once heard from a friend that rural people in the south, regardless of gender, can cook. Is it true?"

Some words are easy to understand as soon as you hear them. Zhang Xuan looked at the essence through the phenomenon and asked directly: "Tell me, what do you want to eat? See if I can understand it?"

Tao Ge smiled solemnly and said, "I heard that your fish head with chopped pepper in southern Hunan tastes very good. I want to eat it tomorrow."

Ouch! Look at what you said, it's really not polite.

It seems that this 30-year-old woman is still a girl after putting down her airs.

No matter how much ink I drink or how high my emotional intelligence is, I still can’t beat the talkative mouth of a veteran.

Of course, Zhang Xuan understands that people are willing to put aside their pretensions and be friends with him, but they actually rely on the "wind" bonus. Otherwise, you are nothing.

Zhang Xuan was a little confused: "The fish head with chopped pepper is really my specialty, but I still lack a fish head at home. I have to get one tomorrow."

"Are you embarrassed?"

"Don't worry. With my status, it's easy to get a fish head in the village."

Tao Ge flipped his hair and said, "It seems I will have something delicious to eat tomorrow."

…

This night, Huang Gou consciously came to the bed, then put his head on the edge of the bed, squinting his eyes and motionless.

The old man glanced at this man with a long memory, couldn't help but smile, and scratched his head to save his face, then fell into bed and fell asleep, slowly falling asleep.

…

The next day.

Zhang Xuan got up early, rinsed his mouth, and asked Comrade Ruan Xiuqin who was washing bacon:

"Mom, why don't eldest sister come over to play? There are so many good dishes at home, let the two of them come and eat together."

Ruan Xiuqin glanced at the living room and saw no one, so she sighed and whispered, "I did shout, but your sister refused to come over. She was afraid that she couldn't speak and would embarrass you."

Hearing this, Zhang Xuan suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

After a few seconds of silence, he said, "I'll call her later."

Ruan Xiuqin glanced at the living room again and said warmly: "Manzai, forget it, don't embarrass her. This is your sister's wish too, and she can't let her go if she comes over. I'll make an extra portion of the dish and give it to her later. Send it over."

Zhang Xuan fell silent, tears welling up in his eyes.

Damn it! I don’t know why, and I don’t know what’s wrong with me. As a human being, I can’t hold back my tears sometimes.

Don't think about it anymore, and don't bother the kind-hearted elder sister anymore.

Zhang Xuan changed into his boots and went out directly.

He planned to get fish heads, and if there were any fish heads nearby, it would of course be at his cousin's house across the river.

I met a fat kid at the crossroads. He was staring at the sky in a daze at the gate.

Zhang Xuan glanced at him and couldn't help asking: "Have you gained weight again?"

Seeing him saying hello, the fat kid suddenly grinned and said with a smile: "It's a blessing to be able to eat, don't be envious."

Zhang Xuan was delighted, "I came back from town yesterday and when I passed by the door of Li's house, I saw Li Xiang. She seemed to be slimmer. She didn't let you lose weight?"

When he heard the name Li Xiang, the fat kid lost his smile and said in frustration: "She dropped out of school, her mother got her engaged, and she's getting married."

Zhang Xuan was surprised, "The groom is not you?"

The fat kid glared: "Zhang Xuan, you are a piece of shit. Don't think that because you are a great writer, I won't dare to scold you, you piece of shit!"

Zhang Xuan's mouth twitched, either this was a crossroads or there weren't many people around. Damn it, I wish I could just press him to death with one finger.

He was a little depressed. His memory couldn't be wrong.

Didn't Li Xiang and the fat kid in her previous life elope just like the second sister? Aren't we going to grow old together?

Why is Li Xiang going to marry someone else in this life?

This seemed to be something insignificant to him, but Zhang Xuan was inexplicably flustered.

Something is wrong? Where has it changed? Caused the butterfly effect?

Just when Zhang Xuan lowered his head and was deep in thought, the fat kid caught up from behind and said secretly, "Zhang Xuan, I'm going out to do my side job."

Zhang Xuan glanced at him: "You don't plan to study anymore?"

The fat kid shook his head, "I'm not good at reading, so I won't read anymore."

Zhang Xuan directly exposed his little thinking: "You think Li Xiang doesn't read anymore, so you don't read either, right?"

The fat kid didn't answer the question. He glanced around furtively and said, "Zhang Xuan, did I often help you with your work before?"

Zhang Xuan said "hmm".

The fat kid continued: "I'm in trouble now. Since I often helped you with work before, will you help me?"

Zhang Xuan stopped and asked, "How can I help?"

The fat kid said, "I know you have money. Lend me some money and I will pay you back later."

Zhang Xuan laughed and asked abruptly: "Are you going to elope with Li Xiang?"

The fat kid was startled and asked subconsciously: "Who told you? We didn't tell anyone else."

As he said that, he realized that he had made a mistake. He quickly covered his mouth and stared wildly. After a while, he spoke again: "There is no such thing, Zhang Xuan, there is no such thing."

Zhang Xuan ignored this and said, "Didn't you steal your mother's money?"

The fat kid was shocked: "You know again?"

Zhang Xuan smiled like a magician, "I guess if you want to elope, you can only steal your mother's money."

The fat kid was discouraged and said, "No wonder I can't study well. I'm really not as smart as you."

Then he said tightly: "I'm afraid I don't have enough money. Can you lend me some?"

Zhang Xuan asked, "How many do you have on you?"

The fat kid looked around again and whispered, "I have 521 yuan. Li Xiang stole the money her father earned from selling pigs and cows, so she has 973 yuan."

Zhang Xuan said: "So much, that's enough."

The fat kid nodded, then shook his head, "We haven't traveled far, so we don't know if it's enough. We're always scared."

"Where are you going?"

"Go to Yangcheng. I heard there are many electronics factories looking for jobs."

Zhang Xuan looked at him for a while, but still didn't plan to give him any money because he was afraid that the two families would cause trouble for him later.

There are three families involved. If there is real trouble, they may not stop fighting unless they get the two of them back.

After thinking about it, he asked, "When are you leaving?"

The fat kid lowered his voice again and said, "Tonight."

Zhang Xuan nodded and told him: "I don't have any cash on me. All my money is given to my mother. Otherwise, I will leave you a phone number. If you are in trouble when you get there, just call this number. Then it will be natural Someone will help you.”

The fat kid couldn't believe it: "It's true."

Zhang Xuan said, "We have had a good relationship since childhood. I am also a great writer and I have many friends there."

The fat kid said, "Okay, I believe you. What's your phone number?"

Zhang Xuan told him Li Mei's home phone number. To be on the safe side, I told him my and Lao Deng’s BB phone numbers.

Finally, he said: "If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time."

"Zhang Xuan, thank you."

"Aren't you afraid that I'll sue you and tell your mother?"

"Hehehehe, how dare you! If you sue, I will destroy your villa."

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