The two-storey building on Chunfang Street was renovated from a western-style house, which has been vacant for many years, and there is no popularity in it at all.

The house is a bit moldy, the floor is uneven, and some old miscellaneous items are stored.

On this day, Jiang Zhilian originally wanted to simply clean up by herself, plan a rough layout plan in her heart, and then ask the master to come over and dress it simply.

But Meng Qing insisted on coming over to help, and ran to the small building before dawn early in the morning to work.

When Jiang Zhilian arrived at six o'clock, she saw that he was already in full swing.

"Why are you so early? What time did you come? Jiang Zhilian took out her white hat and mask and put them on, and after changing into the old clothes she wore for work, she walked over to Meng Qing, "Aren't you in contact these days to transfer your student status?" I heard Youting say that if you want to transfer to a class, you have to take the school exam and pass it! ”

Meng Qing's tone was relaxed, "The exam is simple, and you don't need to prepare anything." ”

Jiang Zhilian's mouth and nose were covered by a mask, her exposed eyebrows and eyes were bent, and she chuckled: "So confident!" ”

Meng Qing was sweeping the cobwebs on the high place with a broom, and when he saw Jiang Zhilian walking to his side, he turned his head and glanced at her, "If this little exam is difficult, what kind of university will you be admitted to!" ”

Look at this big guy's tone, a little bit of a contempt for all beings!

Jiang Zhilian suspected that he had started studying high school courses early in the morning and had paid attention to the content of the college entrance examination.

It's just that this person is too entangled and has too many concerns, so he hasn't taken this step for a long time.

Recently, I was persuaded again and again by the people around me, and finally made the decision to go to university.

Because of the habit of preparing for a rainy day, everything he prepared for the exam at this time was finally useful, allowing him to be comfortable and confident in the face of the entrance test.

Jiang Zhilian took out a hat and mask from her pocket and handed them to Meng Qing, "You can wear them too!" The dust is too big and not good for the body! ”

Meng Qing held the broom high in one hand, and took what Jiang Zhilian gave him with the other.

The hat is buttoned up to the head, the mask is placed on one ear, and then the other side is gently hooked.

I made a slight adjustment, and I put it all on in three or two clicks.

With the broom in his hand that is wrapped in cobwebs, at first glance, he looks like a working person,

But he can't bear his slender figure, outstanding temperament, eyebrows and eyes are extremely good-looking, and the whole person is still handsome and shining.

The two of them worked hard all day, and finally cleaned up the upstairs and downstairs.

Jiang Zhilian was so tired that she sat down on the ground, and hummed weakly: "I originally planned to spend five or six days working slowly, but I didn't expect to be driven by you like this, and it would be done in one day." ”

Meng Qing took out a military kettle from his cloth pocket, unscrewed the lid and handed it to Jiang Zhilian, "Taste it!" ”

"What is mysterious?" Jiang Zhilian squinted and looked inside, it was so dark that she couldn't tell what it was.

She took off her mask again and sniffed her nose closer, and finally smelled it, "Sour plum soup?" ”

"Hmm." Meng Qing was probably tired and a little too lazy to speak.

Jiang Zhilian raised her head and poured a big mouthful, and after swallowing, she habitually used her tongue to taste the taste left between her teeth.

Moderate sweetness and sourness, thirst-quenching, very delicious.

"It's delicious!" She looked surprised and asked, "Who did that?"

"I did." Meng Qing stretched out his long arms, took the kettle, took off the mask, and took a few sips.

"This year's newest black plum and hawthorn, osmanthus was dried last year." He looked at Jiang Zhilian and pulled the corners of his lips lightly, "This can be sold in the store in the future, it is clear and greasy, appetizing and spleen-strengthening, has a good taste, and cools off, it should be very popular in summer." ”

Jiang Zhilian nodded and said approvingly: "Okay, you, you have some ideas!" ”

Meng Qing raised his eyebrows, although he didn't speak, but the little expression on his stinky face had completely revealed his pride after being recognized.

The two of you take a sip, I take a sip, and after a while, I drank up the sour plum soup in the kettle.

Jiang Zhilian held the kettle, stared at a small crack in the ground, pondered seriously for a few seconds, and then opened her mouth in a low voice, "The licorice is a little too much, and there is a hint of bitterness in the aftertaste." Next time, the black plum and hawthorn can be adjusted up and put a little more. There's also rock sugar, which might be better off with an extra spoonful or two. Actually, I think that if you add a little rose, it will make the flavor more three-dimensional. ”

In Meng Qing's eyes, she was shrouded in the light and shadow of the sunset. Soft sideburns, curly eyelashes, sparkling eyes, lips soaked in sour plum soup...... All of this exudes a gentle glow.

The obsession and seriousness when talking about food, and the slight convergence of her brows due to focused thinking, all made her look extremely moving.

After saying a lot and straightening out her thoughts, Jiang Zhilian's expression returned to her previous relaxed and lazy state.

She was afraid that Meng Qing would misunderstand, so she explained a few words, "I'm a chef, and I'm more serious about eating and drinking, don't you care!" The sour plum soup you made is already very good, and if you just take it out and sell it directly, it will definitely be sold out! ”

"I know." Meng Qing maintained the movement just now, still staring at her intently.

The sun is slanting westward, a little off-angle.

The light and shadow are different, and Jiang Zhilian's picture in his eyes has become a different picture, but it is still so beautiful that people can't take their eyes off it.

"What are you looking at?" Jiang Zhilian wiped her face, "Did you get anything on it when you were working?" ”

"Nope." Meng Qing paused and asked, "Who are you going to find for decoration?" ”

"Of course it's the lovely Master Liu!" Jiang Zhilian turned her head to look around at the empty house, and opened her mouth leisurely: "Aunt Baomei said that Master Liu will only have time in a few days, and Liu Zhuangzhuang is also busy with other work. Probably this weekend, father and son will come over together. ”

Meng Qing: "Is it enough for two people?" ”

"Enough!" Jiang Zhilian bent her legs, rested her chin on her knees, and said unhurriedly: "I just opened the restaurant, and I plan to focus on the taste of the food. The store is clean and comfortable. Paint a white wall, get a flat concrete floor, put a few folding tables, and set up a few extra stools. ”

"Uh......" she thought for a moment, and then added, "It's almost enough to build a cash register downstairs." The second floor is a little more troublesome, you need to make a few cubicles out as a private room, and you have to open a few large windows. But it's not a big job, and the father and son can do it completely. ”

Meng Qing sat down with a little numb legs, so he stood up and stomped his feet, pacing back and forth a few steps.

Jiang Zhilian raised her eyes and saw his long straight legs coming and going, shaking her dizzy.

"When are you taking the exam? Notified? She asked, half-winching.

Meng Qing nodded, his tone indifferent, "Well, tomorrow at eight o'clock in the morning, two subjects in the morning." At one o'clock in the afternoon, it was also two subjects. You can finish the exam in one day. ”

"What? Tomorrow? Jiang Zhilian's eyes widened suddenly, "Big brother, what are you doing today?" I'm tired like a dog, will I sleep well when I take the exam tomorrow? ”

Meng Qing chuckled, "No, after four hours of sleep, your body will recover." ”

Jiang Zhilian was speechless, "I said, no matter how confident you are, you can't take the test naked?" At least you have to flip through the book, look at the formula or something, and get ready! ”

Meng Qing shook his head: "No need!" If the ability is not good, it is useless to hold on to it temporarily. ”

Jiang Zhilian: "When was the exam time announced?" ”

Meng Qing: "Yesterday. ”

Jiang Zhilian took a deep breath, "So rushed? ”

"Tomorrow the county No. 1 middle school will hold a parent-teacher meeting, and after the opening, the summer vacation will be over." Meng Qing stood still and looked at Jiang Zhilian, "How can there be a teacher who will give you another exam during the holidays!" ”

"yes, it's a holiday." Jiang Zhilian rubbed her forehead, "I've been busy lately, and I've forgotten everything." ”

Meng Qing: "I met your brother-in-law, and he said that he would go to hold a parent-teacher conference for Youting." ”

Jiang Zhilian was relieved, "That's good, Youting's grades this semester should be good." ”

Meng Qing: "When I went to the school to go through the formalities, I heard the director of education say that Youting took the first grade in the exam this time, with full marks in four subjects, which was several points higher than the second place. ”

Jiang Zhilian looked surprised, "Oh my God! So powerful! Youting is also fantastic! ”

Meng Qing shrugged, "I'm better than her." ”

Jiang Zhilian smiled, "Yo, you and Youting also have to compete?" ”

Meng Qing shook his head and corrected: "It's not to compare with her, but I want you to know how powerful I am." ”

Jiang Zhilian: "Okay, then you can go back and show me the transcript!" ”

Meng Qing didn't have any pressure, "Tomorrow night, the results of the exam will be released on the spot." ”

Jiang Zhilian: "So exciting?! ”