Chapter 4 First Arrival in Shanghai
The day before the school arrived, Xu Hel dragged a brand new 24-inch box to the train station by his brother and sister-in-law, and his mother said that the host wanted to meet Xu Her, because it was a coincidence that the old man's grandson was also studying at F University, but he was studying medicine and minoring in business administration. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
Xu Herer stood at the huge railway station in Shanghai, a little overwhelmed, this was her first time out of the province, and she was a little nervous. Before leaving, her brother bought her a pink flip phone and helped her replace it with a mobile phone card sent with the notice, which was Xu Her's first mobile phone, and she relied on the public phone of a small shop outside to contact her family during high school.
She clenched the phone in her hand and looked around, Xu Her's figure was not very tall, with a high ponytail, wearing a white T-shirt and long jeans, because the air conditioning was very strong on the train, she also wore a knitted jacket, but as soon as the train was baked by the monstrous heat, she immediately stuffed the knitted jacket into her backpack.
The mobile phone suddenly rang at this time, it was the mother's number, and the mother said on the phone that the old man was suddenly a little unwell, and she wanted to accompany him to the hospital for a check-up, and she couldn't pick her up, but the old man arranged for his grandson to pick her up and asked her to be patient and wait. Xu Hel just wanted to ask the old man's grandson what his name was, what he looked like, or what his contact information was, when Meng Fangtian's phone was suddenly cut off.
Xu Herer stood at the exit and waited patiently, but from time to time she was asked by those who solicited customers, and she was very uncomfortable with such "enthusiasm". Suddenly, someone tapped her on the shoulder, she thought it was those who solicited customers, so she walked forward, but she was patted again before she realized that something was wrong, turned her head and saw a boy with delicate eyebrows, and when she turned around, she showed a sunny and beautiful smile, wearing a simple white shirt and jeans.
"You're Mother Xu's daughter Xu Her, right? I'm Chen Xukun, and my grandfather asked me to pick you up. Chen Xukun's Mandarin has a hint of Shanghainese accent, which is very good.
"Yes, I'm Xu Her, hello!" Xu Her nodded dumbly, the first time she saw such a good-looking boy, she was naturally a little attracted, but it was only for a short moment.
"Shall we go then, shall we have lunch? I'll take you to dinner first, and grandpa told me to take good care of you. With that, Chen Xukun took her box and walked out.
Xu Hel didn't want to give him the box, so he stretched out his hand to take it, but when he saw his sincere eyes, he couldn't help but thank him, and walked out behind him.
Chen Xukun dragged the box to a car, Xu Heer was not too surprised this time, basically can afford to hire a live-in nanny, should not be poor.
Chen Xukun put the suitcase into the trunk, and then opened the co-pilot's door for her. After Xu Heer sat in, she hugged the backpack into her arms, and it was the first time she sat in such a good car.
Chen Xukun sat in the driver's seat, looked at her with her head down, and reminded: "Seat belt!" ”
Xu Her looked up at him, looked around again, and did not find where the so-called seat belt was. Chen Xukun had no choice but to help her fasten the seat belt, the two were very close, and Xu Hel could smell the faint smell of orange on his body.
Xu Her whispered thank you, her cheeks burning and ashamed of her ignorance. When she went to the small city in her hometown, she also took a taxi, but the small city doesn't pay attention to wearing seat belts, so she has only seen someone tie it in TV series, but she doesn't know where this thing is and how to tie it.
She kept her head down and hugged her backpack all the way, and the shame kept creeping in, so that she didn't have the heart to look at the bustling metropolis outside. Chen Xukun also sensed her embarrassment, so he spoke: "I heard Mother Xu say that if you are in the same school as me, I will be your senior brother in the future." ”
Xu Heer nodded and said, "My mother said it on the phone, but we don't seem to be on the same campus." ”
Chen Xukun smiled: "Not really, because I study two majors, one in the main department and one in other campuses. ”
Xu Hel asked curiously: "It turns out that the school allows you to study two majors?" ”
Chen explained: "Basically, many schools will allow students to choose a second major if they are able to do so in their sophomore year, and when they graduate, they can get two degree certificates. When many students apply for a major in the college entrance examination, they don't know much about their chosen major, so they have no interest in learning after entering the school. The second major can choose what you are more interested in and make up for the regrets of the year! ”
Xu Heer nodded thoughtfully, this is a good way to give those students who did not choose a good major in the college entrance examination another chance.
Seeing her serious appearance, Chen Xukun suggested: "When you wait until your sophomore year, you can also choose another major to study, but many second majors require the grades of this major to meet a certain standard, so this major cannot be lost." ”
Xu Heer smiled and said, "I don't know anything yet, and I'll make plans after I get familiar with the school." ”
Chen Xukun probably felt that he was talking too much, so he nodded.
After eating, Chen Xukun drove her home, perhaps because of the short time they had before, Xu Heer was not so restrained. Looking out the window at the tall buildings and pedestrians in a hurry, she had a very faint impression of Shanghai, except for Pudong and the Oriental Pearl, she knew very little, only that it was a bustling city.
It was nearly 3 o'clock when the two returned home, and Meng Fangtian and the old man had not yet returned, so Chen Xukun arranged for her to wait in the living room. From the moment he entered the garden, he began to be amazed, although the garden was not large, but it was beautifully repaired, and there was a gazebo with tables and chairs. The interior is mostly wooden, heavy and simple, and she can see the white grand piano in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows at a glance, with thin white curtains, which is very romantic.
Chen Xukun brought her a box of yogurt, and in order to prevent the embarrassment of the previous seat belt, he specially helped her tear open the mouth of the carton and put in the straw. Xu Hel sat on the soft sofa, a little nervous, she didn't know what to talk about, she basically didn't know anything about the outside world.
Chen Xukun saw Xu Heer's eyes looking at the piano, and looked at her hands again, slender and slender, with very neatly trimmed nails, so he sat on the piano bench, looked at her and said, "What piano music do you like to listen to?" ”
Xu Hel shook his head: "I don't know piano music, I have only seen Beethoven's name in books." ”
Chen Xukun immediately played a moonlight song for her, and Xu Heer listened to the piano music played live for the first time, which was very crisp and beautiful, touching the heart. She looked down and smiled, looking at her hands, these hands have not been offended since childhood, in addition to holding a pen, even kitchen knives are rarely held, and the family has never done farm work, every time her mother holds her hand, she praises how beautiful these hands should be if they play the piano, but unfortunately there is no such condition at home.
Chen Xukun also noticed her expression, so he suggested, "Do you want to come and give it a try?" ”
Xu Heer waved his hand: "I won't!" ”
Chen Xukun smiled: "It's okay, just give it a try." Your fingers are beautiful and perfect for playing the piano. ”
Xu Hel slowly stood up and walked towards the piano, she still longed for this instrument after all, and having the opportunity to touch it was also a wish of her own.
She sat next to Chen Xukun, her fingers lightly touched the slippery black and white keys, she struck one of the keys, and there was a crisp sound, but it was just a monotonous sound, lifeless. She looked at him in embarrassment, as if she had blasphemed.
Chen Xukun shook his head silently, and then instructed her to play the correct posture, and told her some common sense about the piano, Xu Herer didn't understand this very well, but he just thought it was very interesting, and from time to time he would ask some questions that he didn't understand.
As soon as Huang Zhihui came back from outside, she saw her son sitting intimately with a girl sitting at the piano and chatting, she couldn't help but be a little puzzled, her son had never brought a girl home, and judging from her clothes, she was a very simple girl. Huang Zhihui made some movements, allowing them to realize that there was someone in the house.
As soon as Xu Hel saw someone coming, he immediately stood up, pinched the corner of his clothes and looked at Gao Shenmei stiffly, and then turned his gaze to Chen Xukun, waiting for him to introduce.
When Chen Xukun saw his mother coming back, he told her: "This is Xu Her, the daughter of Mother Meng, grandpa was a little uncomfortable in the afternoon, Mama Meng accompanied him to the hospital, and grandpa asked me to pick up Xu Herer." Then he looked at Xu Heer, smiled cleanly, and introduced: "This is my mother, don't be so restrained, she is very kind." ”
Xu Her said hello to her in a low voice, Huang Zhihui frowned and looked her up and down, this girl is very smart, with a pair of big eyes as if she can speak, and this cherry-like small mouth, all inherited Meng Fangtian's advantages. Although Chen Xukun said that Huang Zhihui was very kind, she was still so nervous that she even deliberately weakened her breathing, judging from the few glances she saw, this woman was very strong, wearing a white women's suit, and next to her feet was a pair of black high heels that she had just taken off.
Huang Zhihui had a plan in his heart, so he showed a smile: "Since it is Xiao Meng's daughter, that is, the guest of the family, Ah Kun, you treat her well, I will go upstairs to rest first, and grandpa will tell me when he comes back." ”
Chen Xukun nodded. Xu Hel watched her walk upstairs with a thousand graces, and her heart was a little complicated, Huang Zhihui and her mother are the same women, but the gap between each other's lives is too big, and her mother can only serve her here.
Chen Xukun saw that her face was a little heavy, thinking that she was frightened by her mother, so he comforted: "My mother has a strong personality because she manages my grandfather's company, but she is a reasonable person, don't be afraid!" ”
Xu Hel nodded and asked, "Can I go to my mother's room?" ”
Chen Xukun thought she was tired, so he took her to Meng Fangtian's door, Meng Fangtian lives downstairs, the space is very large, the facilities are complete, independent toilets and air conditioning are available, the lighting is also good, and the living environment here is much better than at home.
Chen Xukun put her suitcase in the corner and said, "You take a rest here first, and when they come back, I'll call you again." ”
"Thank you!" Xu Herr thanked him and closed the door.
She was indeed a little tired, so she took a nap on the small sofa. I don't know how long it took, but I was suddenly awakened by a knock on the door, it was Chen Xukun!
"My grandfather and Mother Meng are back, but she is now upstairs to take care of my grandfather and rest, and will come down later. Let's go to the living room and wait. ”
"Good!"
Xu Heer sat on the sofa in the living room again, and at this time another nanny brought them a fruit bowl and some small snacks, and Chen Xukun introduced them: "This is Huang's mother, her cooking skills are great, let her cook a few good dishes for you to try in the evening." Mother Huang, this is Mother Meng's youngest daughter, and she is from the same school as me. ”
Huang's mother is a kind woman, about 50 years old, and her accent looks like a native of Shanghai, she looked at Xu Herer and smiled: "What a smart and peugeot little girl, she looks quite like your mother." What does the little girl like to eat, tell your mother Huang, I'll make it with you at night! ”
Xu Herr smiled shyly: "I can do it, thank you Mama Huang." ”
Mother Huang took her hand: "What a polite little girl, you are chatting." ”
After waiting for a while, Meng Fangtian came down from upstairs, and when she saw her daughter sitting on the sofa, she walked over quickly, and looked happily at her daughter, who she hadn't seen for more than half a year, and was speechless for a while.
Chen Xukun left with a sense of humor, leaving the mother and daughter to have a good talk.
Meng Fangtian took Xu Her back to his room and asked her to take out her admission notice to take a look, Meng Fangtian looked at the festive admission letter, and was so excited that tears came out, Xu Herer wiped her tears for her mother, and said with a smile: "It's just that I'm just admitted to college, don't be so excited!" ”
Meng Fangtian shook the notice in his hand and looked at his daughter: "This is the wish of my life with your grandmother, and this is also the only college student in your great-grandfather's Xu family." Meng Fangtian suddenly wiped the tears from his face and asked, "Before you came, did you go to your father's grave to tell him the good news?" ”
Xu Heer nodded: "I went the next day after I received the notice, Mom, are you okay here?" What do I think of a babysitter? ”
Meng Fangtian said with a smile: "We have different division of labor, the old man knows that I have taught for a few years, so he asked me to do some fine work, such as tidying up the study, taking care of the old man's health, etc., Sister Huang is responsible for managing us and cooking, she has been in this family for more than 20 years, the old man and his family respect her very much, and you will respect her in the future!" ”
Xu Hel was puzzled: "I'm only staying here for one night, Mom, you said as if I want to stay here permanently." ”
Meng Fangtian touched his daughter's long silky hair: "This family is very good, and the heart is also compassionate, especially the old man, he always thinks that there are too few people in the family, and he likes to be lively, you are now admitted to the young master's university, you will naturally be invited by him often." ”
Xu Her shook his head and looked at his mother seriously: "You work in their house, you shouldn't get too close, this is not my home, it's very uncomfortable to stay here." ”
Meng Fangtian smiled: "You are right! ”