Jing'an District.

An old neighborhood, with red brick walls and a roof with tiles and flying horns, has been eliminated in this year.

It was originally a social housing for several large state-owned units, but after the real estate reform two years ago, it is said that the residents paid a part of the money and bought it out, and now it is a private house.

A white Xiali had been parked on the street next to the entrance of the neighborhood for a while.

A young man in a gray jacket and black straight-pants was lying on the driver's seat with his hands bent behind his head, his eyes staring at the door without blinking.

"Neurotic, don't you have to go to work, or are you just not at home?"

This person is naturally Guo Yongkun.

The car was specially asked by Chen Dashao, the errand car of the company's finance department.

After all, driving a big car is too conspicuous.

Just now, in the morning rush hour of work, the residents of the community rushed out, if you find a big bus parked on the side of the road, I am afraid that everyone will take a few looks, maybe you have to guess one or two.

Even in Shenhai these days, Daben is not common.

The person who can sit in Daben must be a big boss of foreign investment.

It's Xiali, if it's a private car, it's not great.

This place is not new to Guo Yongkun, it is the hometown of his father-in-law.

When I first met my daughter-in-law in my previous life, I always ran back and forth every now and then.

So who he is waiting for here, it goes without saying.

I didn't think about taking the initiative to meet, but now that Shen Hailai is here, I still want to come over and take a look to see if she is okay.

It's a matter of heart.

After all, there was once a husband and wife.

Looking back now, although most things were not very pleasant, the two had some sweet moments after all.

It's just that he hasn't known Liu Yisi in his previous life, and he doesn't know what she's doing now after graduating from high school.

She had mentioned it before, but it wasn't as detailed, because she had always changed jobs very frequently.

The reason why he didn't go in was because Guo Yongkun felt that it was unnecessary, he was very familiar with this community, there was no second gate, and Liu Yisi had to pass through here as long as she went out.

And he was confident that he would recognize it at a glance.

How to say that Liuyisi is also a big beauty, there is no doubt about it.

In addition, 22 years old and 27 years old, it is unlikely that there will be much difference.

After waiting for almost half an hour, Guo Yongkun raised his hand and looked at his watch, frowning.

It's already 9 a.m.

It's not a weekend either, so if you're at home, why don't you go out to work?

Her family conditions are very ordinary, single-worker family, her mother does not have a fixed job, some sewing skills, and usually receives some private work to supplement the family, not the kind of family that can raise a 22-year-old daughter idlely.

"Or am I late?"

Guo Yongkun thought of a possibility.

He arrived here at a quarter past 7 o'clock, and most units work at 8 o'clock, and if Lywice works far from home, she will probably leave before 7 o'clock.

After waiting for another 10 minutes, Guo Yongkun became more and more sure that this was the case, thinking that it would be earlier tomorrow, so he started the car and drove away.

......

Bund.

Dongfeng Hotel.

It is also the location of the Royal General Club during the Ten Mile Ocean Field period and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in later generations.

Guo Yongkun is now staying here.

Of course, Chen Dashao let him live in his own house, but the two of them are tired of being crooked in front of him every day, that Xiaohan is still a child, and he always loves to be spoiled or something, where can he stand it as a single dog?

Or stay in a hotel at ease.

It is worth mentioning that this Dongfeng hotel is now very hot business, as long as Guo Yongkun comes back during the day, there is definitely a long queue downstairs, and it can be lined up for hundreds of meters along the eaves.

It's not because of the hotel business.

In fact, the housing prices here are still relatively expensive according to the current domestic economic level, and ordinary citizens cannot afford to live.

It's because the first floor here is leased to an old man who is coaxing with cows - KFC.

Needless to say, there are many people who come to the Bund every day, but there are many people in China, so it is almost expected that this restaurant that is open on the Bund and full of freshness will be so popular.

In recent years, foreign gadgets have always had an unparalleled attraction to Chinese people.

It is a bit extreme to say that Chongyang is flattering, not only that, but a large part of the reason is because I haven't seen it in the past.

A kind of curiosity.

Of course, in this era of scarce resources and people have just solved the problem of food and clothing, KFC has to admit that it is indeed a delicacy in terms of taste.

Especially for kids, it's a nemesis.

Most of the people in the queue were with children, and the children had excited expressions on their faces.

Obviously, being able to eat a foreign fast food is not a casual thing as in later generations, and they probably get this reward because they have fulfilled some kind of agreement with their parents.

For example, I got a double 100 in the monthly exam, and I am very obedient this week.

They call it definitely not a foreign fast food, but a "Western-style meal", and a meal can make them excited for days, thus blocking this good time in their memories.

Guo Yongkun has also been there, and it is also a kind of curiosity, wanting to see what varieties are available this year, how they taste, and so on.

I've heard a lot of interesting things.

Relatively speaking, it is a big deal to be able to eat at KFC these days, most people obviously have a surge in glandular hormones, and their behavior is wide open, far less quiet than in the future, and they are afraid of disturbing others - everyone doesn't care about this these days.

For example, if someone runs to the counter, it will say "bring me a chicken" or "bring me a pound of chicken".

Because I have "raided" before coming, I mainly eat chicken here.

For example, some customers don't know why the attached plastic fork is not good, and after thinking about it, they feel that it is not very elegant to start directly in such a high-end place, so they go to the counter and ask for chopsticks.

Another example is that some customers come with lunch boxes or rice bowls, and they also come to buy chicken, and they want to take it home and share it with their families.

Is this the earliest takeaway?

Maybe KFC's take-out family bucket is the idea captured from here.

Whenever he sees this kind of thing, Guo Yongkun always smiles unconsciously.

It's not a joke, but it's cute.

At the same time, I also felt some emotion in my heart.

"Xiaoyang, you can't be like this, play a scoundrel!"

Guo Yongkun had just driven the car to the parking lot behind him and parked it back, and was about to walk in from the door of the hotel when he suddenly heard an angry voice from the side and back.

"Mom, you just buy me a time, I am the first in the class every time I take an exam, and you say that I will be rewarded every time, but every time I go out for a walk. ”

Guo Yongkun turned his head and saw that it should be a mother and son.

A little boy of seven or eight years old, with his feet together and his heels on the ground, leaned back at least 45 degrees, and his two hands tightly grasped one of his mother's left hands.

"I said why do you insist on coming to the Bund to play, you have already made up your mind for daring......"

"Many students in our class have eaten it, and they are so hungry that I want to eat it once, just once!"

It's no wonder that the bear child can dominate the first place in the class, this head is really not covered, just a little older, you know the brewing strategy.

But it's in the wrong place.

Guo Yongkun looked at the mother: she was thin, the blue cloth gown on her body was washed white, there was a pair of buckled black cloth shoes under her feet, and there was a patch of the same color and material on the thumb of her left foot.

The family environment is obviously not good, one can even say very bad.

Seeing that many people around looked at him, the woman's yellow and thin face was slightly flushed, and she whispered to her son, "Xiaoyang, be good, will you do it next time, Mom didn't bring money today." ”

"No, you won't buy it when you come to the place, and next time, you'll lie to me many times!"

At this time, many people around pointed at the woman and whispered.

Of course, it's not a good thing, it's probably "how can you educate children in a deceptive way".

There's nothing wrong with blaming it.

Guo Yongkun thought to himself that if it weren't for his parents who often behaved like this, it was unlikely that this bear child named Xiaoyang would be so "cunning" at this age.

Seeing that the soft ones are useless, the women begin to come to the hard ones.

Pull the bear child vigorously, and slam his right palm to the buttocks.

After all, the bear child was only seven or eight years old, and of course he cried loudly.

Guo Yongkun sighed, paced forward, and did not enter the restaurant, but turned into the KFC next to him.

He felt that this woman really had no money.

Because it can be seen from the details of her "slightly blushing" that she is also a person who wants face. Now that she is being watched by so many people, if she has this ability, she will not make things bigger and bigger, and finally has to persuade them by physical means.

Besides, doesn't she feel sorry for her son?

After all, the child's requirements are not excessive, they are just greedy.

Staying at the Dongfeng Hotel has the privilege of skipping the line when you go to KFC to eat, just show your room key.

Guo Yongkun bought a large portion of fried chicken and a large portion of French fries, wrapped them in brown paper, and returned to the door.

At this time, the child named Xiaoyang had been completely subdued by his mother, with a crystal on his face, and was following his mother with his head hanging down in three steps, and walked forward with his head down.

Guo Yongkun hurriedly followed.

"Ah, wait. ”

The woman's footsteps paused slightly, and she took her son's hand and turned back in surprise.

Guo Yongkun could feel the deep inferiority complex and shame revealed by the other party's eyes after quickly looking at him.

This woman should be about his age.

"I just bought some of these, but my friend called to eat, isn't this a waste, if you don't dislike it......" Guo Yongkun smiled and raised his hand.

The bear child's eyes suddenly lit up, and he could almost smell the fragrance of "fried chicken" inside, which his classmates called "fried chicken".

But the woman hesitated.

"Don't worry, I haven't touched it, I haven't eaten a bite. Here, little brother, here you go. Guo Yongkun leaned down and stuffed the brown paper bag in his hand into the bear child's arms.

"Thank you, uncle!"

"I'll be happier if you call my brother. Guo Yongkun quipped.

"Thank you, brother!"

"Haha...... You are welcome. ”

Guo Yongkun touched his skull and said, "My little brother is only in elementary school, but you have to study hard, and you will be admitted to university in the future." My brother was also admitted to university and went abroad to find out that this kind of thing is just a kind of fast food abroad, which is not uncommon. When you have knowledge and ability, you can earn whatever you want. ”

"Brother, you're a college student!" the bear child looked envious.

"Yes, as long as you study hard, you can still become a college student. ”

"Hmm!" the bear child nodded vigorously.

"That, thank you. The woman smiled awkwardly.

Guo Yongkun shook his head with a smile.

After watching the mother and son gradually move away, he withdrew his gaze.

I hope that this white lie can plant a sprout of struggle in the bear child's heart.

For children from poor families, reading is not necessarily the only way out, but it is the easiest way, even a shortcut.

It's just a pity that most people don't understand this until they miss it.