Chen Rongsheng
Chapter 126 Enthusiastic Old Huang
While we were bickering, Xiao Liang quietly went into the store and bought a bunch of bananas, two jins of strawberries, and a few apples.
When Lao Huang saw it, he kept shaking his head and said, "Aiya, why are you being so polite? You treated me to drinks and dinner yesterday, why buy fruit again? I feel bad."
Xiao Liang said with a smile, "It's not just for you; we want to eat some fruit too."
Lao Huang quickly said, "There's fruit at home! How could I not prepare some for my honored guests!"
Xiao Liang smiled and said, "We already bought it, can't return it to the store, right? Let's go, let's eat together."
After speaking, she stuffed the fruit into my hands and asked me to carry it. She took my other arm, and we went to Lao Huang's house together.
Lao Huang's house wasn't far, only a two- or three-minute walk. As soon as we got to the door, Lao Huang excitedly shouted into the yard, "Old woman, come out quickly! We have honored guests!"
Taking advantage of this opportunity, I quietly looked around, trying to find the construction neighbor.
But I guessed that this family was behind Lao Huang's house, so I couldn't see it from where we were, and there was no construction noise during the day.
However, now that I knew Lao Huang's address, it would be easier to find this construction neighbor. I could find them sooner or later, so I didn't have to worry about them running away.
Soon, a thin woman in her forties came out of the yard. When she saw us, she also showed an enthusiastic smile, looking very kind when she smiled.
"Aiyo, welcome, welcome, Lao Huang, where did these honored guests come from?"
"Where did they come from? Have you forgotten? I told you yesterday, the honored guests who treated me to dinner!" Lao Huang retorted.
"Aiya, so it's these honored guests, please come in, please come in." Lao Huang's wife greeted us warmly. "It's almost noon, try my cooking later!"
I didn't stand on ceremony, and while walking in, I handed over the fruit.
When Lao Huang's wife saw it, she immediately said embarrassedly, "You shouldn't have brought anything, it's a waste of money."
I said with a smile, "I came in a hurry and didn't bring any decent gifts, please don't mind."
After exchanging pleasantries, we went inside and sat down.
Lao Huang's wife was busy in the kitchen, and soon the sound of a knife chopping on the cutting board could be heard.
Lao Huang was busy making tea and washing fruit, and didn't stay with us.
Taking advantage of the couple's busyness, I could investigate.
I asked Xiao Liang to keep an eye on things and cough if Lao Huang came back. Then I quietly went around to the backyard, stepped on a stool, climbed over the wall, and looked around for the neighbor building a new house.
Soon, I saw the target. In a yard diagonally behind Lao Huang's house, the houses had been torn down, and green construction netting was hanging up. There were three cars parked at the entrance, not the trucks commonly seen on construction sites, but a sedan and two vans.
Just as I was about to take a closer look, I heard Xiao Liang cough in the house.
I quickly jumped down, turned around, and went back into the house to sit down. At this time, Lao Huang had just finished washing the fruit and came back, warmly inviting us to eat some fruit first.
We ate and chatted, and Lao Huang asked us what we were here for. Could it be to see the site where Liu Bowen beheaded the dragon vein?
I quickly lied and said we were here to travel, not only to see the site, but also to visit the Sanxingdui Museum.
When Lao Huang heard this, he immediately said that this was easy to arrange. He had an elementary school classmate who worked as a security guard at Sanxingdui and knew a back door. He could sneak us in without buying tickets!
I was embarrassed now; we didn't really want to go to Sanxingdui.
Xiao Liang quickly came to my rescue and said, "We haven't decided which day to go yet. We'll contact you when we decide."
Lao Huang nodded and said, "Okay, you write down my phone number, and call me when you want to go. But my classmate doesn't work every day, he works three days and rests one, so you may have to work around his schedule."
We quickly nodded in agreement, and Xiao Liang even said to call Lao Huang in advance when we made up our minds, as if it were real.
Just then, Lao Huang's wife called Lao Huang to bring the dishes. It seemed that the meal was ready.
Lao Huang quickly showed off to us, "Try my wife's cooking, not bragging, it's really better than the restaurant yesterday!"
After speaking, he happily went to the kitchen to bring the dishes.
Soon the dishes were on the table. Lao Huang's wife had cooked home-style dishes – twice-cooked pork, mapo tofu, chicken greens, and boiled pork.
As soon as I smelled the fragrance, I immediately knew that Lao Huang wasn't bragging; the smell was top-notch!
Lao Huang couldn't help but urge, "Try it quickly, see if I'm lying to you!"
Xiao Liang and I didn't stand on ceremony, picked up our chopsticks and tasted each dish. We were immediately conquered; the taste was really amazing.
Seriously, this should be the best Sichuan cuisine I've ever eaten. Even after eating all over the popular restaurants in Sichuan these past few years, I've never had such delicious Sichuan cuisine. The table of dishes made by Lao Huang's wife is the ceiling of Sichuan cuisine in my heart.
Seeing that Xiao Liang and I couldn't stop eating, Lao Huang and his wife were also very happy and felt that they had face.
While eating, Lao Huang's wife asked us how long we had been dating.
I didn't rush to answer, waiting for Xiao Liang to speak first, afraid that we would expose ourselves if we spoke at the same time.
Xiao Liang, as expected of someone who has received professional training, immediately made up a lie and said that we had been dating for two months.
Lao Huang's wife smiled kindly and said, "That's not a short time, when are you getting married and having children? You both look so fair, the children you have will definitely be as white as porcelain dolls."
Xiao Liang's face turned red after hearing this, and she lowered her head to eat, embarrassed to reply.
I said with a smile, "It should be soon, we're just about to meet the parents. After meeting the parents, we should put the wedding on the agenda."
Lao Huang quickly said, "Let me know when you get married, we want to attend the wedding!"
"Okay." I agreed readily, but Xiao Liang next to me was already too embarrassed to speak.
We had a delicious meal, and in the end, I just felt like my stomach was about to explode.
After lunch, Xiao Liang and I felt bad just sitting around, so we helped Lao Huang's wife wash the dishes.
While washing, I received a text message. I looked down and saw that it was from Jiang Yongguang: "Diving equipment has arrived, return quickly."
I quickly winked at Xiao Liang, put away the pots and pans in my hand, and said to Lao Huang and his wife, "Sorry, our friends have something to do, we may have to leave first."
Lao Huang was reluctant to let us go, put his arm around my shoulder and said, "What's the matter? Bring them to my house to solve it! By the way, where are Mei San Ge and Da Yong? Call them to have dinner together!"
I reluctantly declined, "Lao Huang, I'm really not being polite, we really have something to do, we'll definitely visit again another day!"
Seeing my insistence, Lao Huang had to nod and say, "Okay, be sure to come again when you have time. That's right, call me in advance when you want to go to the Sanxingdui Museum, I'll arrange it for you!"
"Okay." I smiled and patted him on the shoulder.