I just want to be a salted fish quietly Chapter 196

The two of them were only eighteen years old now. Even if they were to get married, it would be at least twenty-five or twenty-six, with a gap of about seven or eight years in between.

Seven or eight years was enough for many things to happen.

Lin Xian’s attitude towards life was like this: the boat would naturally reach the bridgehead, and future matters would be dealt with later.

A problem that was incredibly troubling now might naturally resolve itself in seven or eight years, becoming no problem at all.

Influenced by Lin Xian, Zhang Yaoyao felt that this made a lot of sense.

Future matters, future matters.

Life was short, why not give it a try!

Thinking of this, Zhang Yaoyao couldn’t help but curve her lips into a smile, a very sweet smile.

…

Zhang Mu’s call did not cause any trouble for the two of them.

For the next two days, they still had a lot of fun.

In the morning, they walked on the beach, picked up shells, teased fiddler crabs, and built sandcastles. In the afternoon, they went to the aquarium to visit the beluga whales, then returned to the beach to enjoy a pleasant nap in the cool sea breeze.

After waking up, they took the free rented surfboards and learned to surf.

In the evening, after enjoying a delicious meal, they went to the hotel’s shopping mall.

Leisurely and relaxed.

On October 6th, Lin Xian and Zhang Yaoyao embarked on their journey home.

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Outside the airport, Lin Xian helped Zhang Yaoyao put her suitcase into the trunk, clapped his hands, and smiled, “Alright, call me when you get home.”

“Lin Xian, remember to come tonight!” Zhang Yaoyao reminded him.

Lin Xian said with a wry smile, “I know, you’ve said it five times today, I’m not going to run away!”

This girl had been reminding him to come to her house for dinner tonight ever since they got on the plane this morning.

As if she was afraid he would go back on his word.

“I’m nervous!”

Zhang Yaoyao pouted, looking incredibly cute.

After all, it was her first time bringing a boyfriend home for dinner, so she was more or less nervous, and her little head couldn’t help but overthink.

“Then I’m going back!”

Zhang Yaoyao pecked Lin Xian on the cheek and then got into the back seat of the taxi.

After watching the taxi disappear into the distance, Lin Xian hailed a taxi himself.

By the time he returned to his restaurant, it was already past one in the afternoon.

It was National Day, and it was also past lunchtime, so the restaurant was particularly quiet.

Lin Xian placed the large and small bags in his hands on the dining table and let out a long sigh.

“Son, you’re back!”

Wang Hongmei walked out from the cashier counter and asked with a smile, “How was your trip?”

Lin Xian replied, “It was pretty good. The scenery by the sea is indeed charming. You and Dad can go visit when you have time.”

Wang Hongmei was a little tempted, but then she thought about it and shook her head, “Forget it, with your dad’s personality, he’d rather wander around the neighborhood than go out and travel.”

Hearing this, Lin Xian couldn’t help but shake his head and laugh.

His dad’s personality was indeed unchangeable.

“Mom, I brought you a gift this time!”

Lin Xian said, taking out a coral ornament from his bag.

This coral ornament was not big, only thirty centimeters high, entirely red, and very pleasing in shape.

This was genuine coral, salvaged after dying and transformed into a craft.

When Wang Hongmei heard that Lin Xian had bought them a gift, she was about to scold him, but when she saw the coral ornament, her eyes lit up, and she praised, “Oh, this ornament is nice, it can be placed on the cashier counter as a money tree.”

“That’s what I thought too!”

Lin Xian smiled and handed over the coral ornament.

“It’s quite heavy!”

After taking it, Wang Hongmei looked at it with a beaming smile, seemingly very satisfied.

At this moment, hearing the voices outside, Lin Guodong walked out from the back kitchen.

Seeing his dad, Lin Xian took out two packs of Coconut King cigarettes from his bag and said with a smile, “Dad, these are specialty cigarettes from Yasen. You should try them!”

“Then I have to try them!”

Seeing the cigarettes, Lin Guodong’s expression lit up, and he quickly walked over, directly tearing open a pack.

Wang Hongmei saw this, pouted, and glared at Lin Xian in annoyance.

Lin Guodong lit one, took a puff, and commented, “The taste is alright, but it’s a bit too light. I still feel that Furongwang is better.”

Coconut King cigarettes did have a light taste, and even a hint of sweetness, making them suitable for beginners and women.

For an old smoker like Lin Guodong, it was just missing something.

Putting his bag back on, Lin Xian said, “I’m going back now. Oh, and I won’t be eating at home tonight.”

“You just got back, and you’re not eating at home tonight? Lin Xian, I’ve noticed that your heart has become wild after going to college!” Wang Hongmei was displeased and grumbled.

Lin Xian explained, “We had already made plans to have dinner at a classmate’s house tonight.”

“A female classmate you went out with?” Wang Hongmei immediately became interested.

“Mhm!”

Seeing Lin Xian nod, she reminded him, “Then go, go back and clean up properly, leave a good impression on them. Don’t go empty-handed, remember to bring some gifts.”

The change in her attitude was so fast that it caught him off guard.

“Alright, I know!”

Lin Xian waved his hand and walked out of the restaurant with his bag.

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In the living room.

Zhang Yaoyao sat obediently on the sofa, while Zhang Mu stood in front of her, her eyes fixed on her.

Zhang Yaoyao felt a little unnerved by her mother’s gaze and said with a dry laugh, “Mom, don’t you have to go to work today?”

“Go to work? My daughter is almost gone, and you still want me to go to work!”

Zhang Mu snorted and sneered, “Zhang Yaoyao, you’re quite something, now you’re lying so smoothly, without batting an eye. If I hadn’t run into Xiao Man’s mom a few days ago, I’d probably still be kept in the dark.”

“I really didn’t mean to, I was mainly afraid you wouldn’t agree,” Zhang Yaoyao said weakly.

Seeing her daughter’s pitiful look, Zhang Mu’s heart softened, and she sighed, “Don’t just sit there, help me clean up the house, someone’s coming for dinner tonight.”

“Oh!”

Zhang Yaoyao responded, secretly snickering in her heart.

Actually, Zhang Mu didn’t dislike Lin Xian. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have specifically taken a day off today to clean the house.

This was all to leave a good impression on Lin Xian.

The mother and daughter worked together and quickly cleaned the house.

The house itself wasn’t big, only 120 square meters at most, so it was just wiping windows and mopping the floor.

Looking at the gleaming wooden floor, Zhang Mu glanced at the time and asked, “Let’s go, let’s buy groceries! What kind of food does your little boyfriend like?”

“He’s not picky, he can eat anything!” Zhang Yaoyao said shyly.