At five o'clock in the morning, the sky in Gangcheng was still dim. Chen Hansheng opened his eyes wide and stared at the ceiling. He had originally thought that when he woke up, he would have a chance to return to 2019. However, when he turned his head and saw the single-volume comic book of "Dragon Ball" on the bedside table, he gave up that hope.
"It seems that I'm really..." Chen Hansheng sighed and then began to brush his teeth and wash his face. Liang Meijuan was awakened by the commotion outside. After getting up, she took a look and said, "Oh, Young Master Chen is getting up so early today?"
"I'm hungry, Mom."
Chen Hansheng patted his stomach and said.
"So you were woken up by hunger."
Liang Meijuan had never spoiled her son. "If you're hungry, go and buy breakfast yourself. Don't worry about us. Your dad and I will go to the canteen of our unit for breakfast. Now I'm going back to catch up on my sleep."
After saying that, Liang Meijuan really went back to the bedroom. Moreover, worried that Chen Hansheng would wake her up again, she even locked the door with a "click".
Chen Hansheng was speechless for a moment. Although Liang Meijuan said that she didn't support Chen Zhaojun's way of raising children, in fact, she had been subtly implementing it.
Two years ago, when Chen Hansheng was still in his first year of senior high school, Liang Meijuan had proudly boasted to her relatives that even if she and Chen Zhaojun had a car accident suddenly, 15-year-old Chen Hansheng would definitely not starve to death in this world.
At that time, these words made Chen Hansheng's grandmother so angry that she loudly cursed, saying that if the couple couldn't afford to raise the child, they should send Chen Hansheng back to the countryside.
Since his mother didn't care about him, Chen Hansheng could only go downstairs alone to find food. There weren't many people on the street at this time. Only a few scattered breakfast vendors were setting up their stalls. There was a layer of mist in the air, and there was a bit of coolness clinging to the skin, but more importantly, it made him feel refreshed and in a good mood.
"The fried dough sticks really smell good."
"The egg pancakes are also nice."
"The small steamed buns are still hot."
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Chen Hansheng looked around all the way, and his stomach began to growl. The owner of the egg pancake stall noticed this potential customer and shouted from a distance, "Young man, have one."
"Okay."
Chen Hansheng walked over quickly and even wanted the owner to add an egg. Then he suddenly remembered that it was already 2002, and how could he pay without a mobile phone?
"She really deceived her son."
Liang Meijuan also forgot to give him some change. Chen Hansheng could only helplessly give up the egg pancake. In fact, he didn't mind running a tab, but the key was that the owner minded.
It was really funny to think that Chen Hansheng, who had tens of millions of assets in his previous life, actually had no money for breakfast after being reborn. However, his attitude was good. Besides, he also wanted to get more familiar with Gangcheng seventeen years ago, so he walked along the moat.
Before he knew it, he had walked several kilometers and finally stopped at Shuangqiao Park.
There were already quite a few uncles and aunts doing morning exercises here. Chen Hansheng had originally planned to sit for a while and then go home. Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure.
It was actually Xiao Rongyu.
She was jogging in the morning, wearing sports shorts. The black tight-fitting top perfectly outlined the delicate curves of her upper body, which made Chen Hansheng's heart flutter.
"Xiao Rongyu."
Chen Hansheng sat on the stone bench and waved to greet her.
Xiao Rongyu was very surprised to see Chen Hansheng. It was only around half past six. Chen Hansheng should be sleeping in. Why was he here?
Unless...
Xiao Rongyu suddenly understood. She wiped the glistening sweat on her nose. After hesitating for a moment, she finally said to Chen Hansheng, "I know how you feel, but I really don't want to fall in love in college."
"What the hell?"
Chen Hansheng looked at Xiao Rongyu in surprise, thinking that there was something wrong with this person's mind, bringing up love so early in the morning.
Seeing Chen Hansheng's expression, Xiao Rongyu said somewhat helplessly, "Didn't you wait for me here so early?"
Chen Hansheng was taken aback.
"And." Xiao Rongyu pouted her rosy lips. "You even pretended not to know me yesterday. You did that probably just to get my attention, right?"
"Actually, you don't have to do that. I don't want to date anyone right now. I just want to finish my studies well."
Xiao Rongyu said seriously and sincerely.
Chen Hansheng didn't answer. He swallowed hard.
"You didn't say anything. Did I hit the nail on the head?"
Xiao Rongyu's long and beautiful eyes were like clear springs, shining with a confident light.
Chen Hansheng stared at her blankly and finally nodded in admission, "You're really too smart."
"Okay, I'll treat you to breakfast. Let's talk while we eat."
Chen Hansheng, who didn't have a penny on him, offered actively.
Sure enough, Xiao Rongyu shook her head, "Actually, I should treat you well. You've always taken care of me during our school days."
Well, it was happily decided like this.
Chen Hansheng nodded readily and even took the initiative to suggest, "There's a very nice steamed stuffed bun shop in front of the Public Security Bureau. Paired with soy milk and stir-fried soybeans, just thinking about it makes my mouth water."
"Let's go and try it."
Chen Hansheng said excitedly.
Xiao Rongyu was not used to this change of rhythm. There was a bit of confusion on her little face. Why did it seem that Chen Hansheng was more interested in breakfast? She could only nod blankly.
This steamed stuffed bun shop really had good business. In his previous life, Chen Hansheng often came here to eat. Since it was in front of the Public Security Bureau, there were quite a few policemen coming in and out. Someone greeted Xiao Rongyu, "Xiaoyu'er, have you had breakfast?"
After saying that, they also took a look at Chen Hansheng, who was burying his head in eating steamed stuffed buns.
Xiao Rongyu didn't have a big appetite. Most of the time, she just watched Chen Hansheng eat. She might have wanted to say something, but she didn't know how to start.
"You're still too young.""
Chen Hansheng pretended not to notice and wolfed down three steamer baskets of meat buns. Then, looking at his belly, he said, "You know, you can't be so gluttonous in the future. What if you gain weight in middle age?"
In fact, Chen Hansheng was expressing his true feelings, but Xiao Rongyu found it very interesting and then asked, "Are you full?"
"I'm full. Thank you for treating me. I'm going home now."
Chen Hansheng stuck a toothpick in his mouth and staggered out of the baozi shop.
The boss was eagerly waiting for him to pay the bill. How could Chen Hansheng have any money? He turned his head and took a look. Xiao Rongyu was tying her hair behind him. She couldn't hear him anyway, so Chen Hansheng joked, "Wait a minute. My girlfriend will pay together."
At this time, a middle-aged policeman with the rank of second-level police supervisor walked in from outside and happened to hear this sentence.
"He looks a bit familiar. I guess he's a friend of my parents."
Chen Hansheng exchanged a glance with him, but he really couldn't remember the name, so he could only nod in greeting.
However, while waiting outside, Chen Hansheng saw that the middle-aged policeman was affectionately wiping the sweat off Xiao Rongyu's face, and the owner of the baozi shop was pointing in his direction and didn't know what he was saying.
"D*mn it."
Chen Hansheng suddenly realized something. He threw away the toothpick and shouted loudly, "Little Yu'er, there's something urgent at home. I'm going back first."
Without waiting for any response from Xiao Rongyu, Chen Hansheng scurried home.
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