Chapter 168 New Year’s greetings

In Mazui Village, the Lu family was originally an outsider, with no relatives within a hundred miles. The only two closest neighbors were Xiao Nizi and Da Heitou. Naturally, there was no such thing as New Year greetings. Lu Shanmin had never thought about this issue at all, but Zuoqiu said that the city was different from the mountains. People in the mountains lived close to each other, but even if they didn't interact with each other for a lifetime, it wouldn't have much impact. Although people in the city live far away, they will be unable to move even if they lose their etiquette.

Hu Weiyong’s home is not as big or luxurious as Lu Shanmin imagined. It is an ordinary three-bedroom apartment with simple and elegant decoration. Judging from the color of the floor tiles, it is estimated that it is quite old.

Hu Weiyong’s wife is not as dressed in gold and silver as she imagined. She wears no makeup and wears simple clothes. She is an extremely ordinary middle-aged woman. But she is very enthusiastic, just like the aunt in the mountains. Seeing Lu Shanmin coming, he quickly picked up his slippers with a smile on his face, took the things from Lu Shanmin's hand, and said with a smile, "Young man, just come here, take whatever you want." Her smile was genuine, not a polite polite word.

Hu Weiyong walked out of the kitchen with an apron tied around his waist and a handful of green onions in his hand. Lu Shanmin did not recognize him at first.

Probably because his son woke up, Hu Weiyong's energy improved a lot, and his face regained its former glory, but his white hair did not return.

"Here comes the mountain man. Please sit down for a while and I will cook you some of my specialty dishes later."

Lu Shanmin smiled and nodded, "Mr. Hu, I'm sorry to trouble you."

Hu Weiyong's wife glared at Hu Weiyong, smiled and said to Lu Shanmin, "Mr. Hu, just call him uncle at home."

Hu Weiyong quickly agreed, "Yes, calling him uncle is the only way to be kind."

Hu Weiyong's wife waved her hand to Hu Weiyong and said, "Go quickly, the water in the pot is boiling."

"Ouch, I almost forgot." Hu Weiyong quickly turned around and ran into the kitchen.

Lu Shanmin looked at all this in a daze, a little unable to relax. He was a majestic and resourceful man outside, and could drive Wang Dahu to death, but he turned out to be a kind housekeeper at home. .

Hu Weiyong's wife put the washed and cut fruits on the coffee table,

"Mountain people, you're welcome."

"Thank you, Auntie".

Hu Weiyong's wife smiled kindly and said, "I just said you're welcome. I heard Mr. Hu often mentioned you and said you were a very good young man." Then a trace of sadness flashed across his face, "If Xiao Ming was half as sensible as you, he wouldn't be like this."

Lu Shanmin said comfortingly, "Auntie, don't worry, Xiao Ming is still young. When I was his age, I was still a mountain villager who only knew how to chase wild roe deer."

Hu Weiyong’s wife sighed, her face full of iron-clad heartache, “You are still young, almost twenty years old, just one year younger than you. If you don’t read well, you will spend all day long. He just knows how to go out and hang out with people in society."

Then he said to Lu Shanmin with a pleading look, "He.He was just discharged from the hospital. The doctor said he couldn't blow air yet, so he stayed in the bedroom and didn't let him come out. After he recovers, I asked him to get closer to you and help aunt educate him well."

Lu Shanmin had no father or mother since he was a child, and he didn't know what father's love was, let alone what mother's love was. Hu Weiyong's wife's seemingly simple words touched his blank heart. It should be such a gentle look.

Lu Shanmin smiled movingly, "If uncle and auntie can trust me, I can have more contact with Xiao Ming and learn from each other."

Looking at the table full of dishes, Lu Shanmin was shocked again, although he was still shocked. Before I even started eating, I knew from the appearance and smell that it was definitely not inferior to the chef in the restaurant. It was completely unimaginable that Hu Weiyong, who claimed to be a scholar and was ruthless in the shopping mall, could have such cooking skills.

Hu Weiyong's wife brought Hu Ming's meal into the bedroom, and the three of them gathered around a simple dining table.

"Mountain people, eat quickly, you're welcome," Hu Weiyong's wife said with a smile. .

Hu Weiyong poured two glasses of wine and said with a smile, "I don't think so. I'm actually a good family man."

Lu Shanmin really didn't expect that, "Mr. Hu really made me happy." "Vision".

Without waiting for Hu Weiyong's wife to speak, Hu Weiyong quickly waved his hand and said, "Uncle Hu."

Lu Shanmin smiled bitterly and said that he was used to Mr. Hu, so the word "Uncle Hu" still didn't matter. I really can’t say it out loud.

“Uncle Hu, uncle”

“Hey, that’s right, man, no matter how big an official he is or how decent he is outside. A wealthy businessman, he plays the role of husband and father when he returns home."

Lu Shanmin nodded in agreement, "Uncle Hu is right."

Hu Weiyong's wife was proud Hu Weiyong smiled and said, "That's not what he said. The original idea is mine."

Hu Weiyong smiled and nodded, "Yes, yes, this sentence is your aunt's original idea. I have been telling you about it all these years." Stop nagging in front of me."

Hu Weiyong's wife glared at Hu Weiyong and said, "You have to thank me, otherwise look at the fate of Gao Junfeng and Li Chuan, and they will be almost like beggars."

Hu Weiyong nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, my wife has taught me well."

Lu Shanmin grinned as he watched the old couple flirting. Hehe giggled.

"Come on, let me introduce my masterpiece to you first." Hu Weiyong proudly raised his chopsticks and pointed at the table of dishes.

Hu Weiyong's wife smiled and put them down. One glance at Hu Weiyong, "I just love cooking."

Hu Weiyong pointed to the dishes on the table, "This is Guan Sansi, a top-notch dish in Donghai cuisine. Even though it is inconspicuous, it only lasts a few years." It’s impossible to make it with skill. First of all, the knife skills must be good. The slices cannot exceed three millimeters, and the elevation cannot exceedIf it exceeds two millimeters, the selection of ingredients is even more particular. The pork must be at the tip of the buttocks, the chicken must be the chicken breast, and the bamboo shoots must be winter bamboo shoots, and the shells must be removed until there is no shell left, leaving the most tender heart of the bamboo shoots. The best ham is Jinhua ham. "As he said this, he gave Lu Shanmin a chopstick and said, "Try it."

Lu Shanmin put it in his mouth and savored it for a moment, "Pleasantly salty, fragrant and delicious."

"Hahahaha ", Hu Weiyong gave a rare laugh and said, "Knowledgeable."

As he spoke, he prepared to introduce other dishes to Lu Shanmin. Hu Weiyong's wife quickly interrupted, "Just give it a sip, and don't give it to anyone. Eat."

Every time he came into contact with Hu Weiyong in the past, Lu Shanmin tensed up, because there might be something behind every word he said, and every subtle expression might imply a deeper meaning. But today , Hu Weiyong and his wife were so natural and easy-going, and the atmosphere was so harmonious. This meal made him feel particularly relaxed. He had thought about various situations before coming, but he never expected it to be such a relaxing meal. < /p>

I have to say that Hu Weiyong’s cooking is very good. Except for the steak meal he and Zeng Yaqian had at a Western restaurant last time, Hu Weiyong’s cooking was the most delicious dish Lu Shanmin has ever eaten in his life.

After having a full meal, Hu Weiyong’s wife started clearing the table. Lu Shanmin wanted to help, but Hu Weiyong said with a smile, "I will work with your aunt, so don't take away her work."

Hu Weiyong's study is not big, but one wall is full of bookshelves. The books are neatly arranged. Although there are not as many as those in the old professor's house, they still look very impressive. His collection of books is different from that of the old professor. The books in the old professor's house include astronomy, geography, social sciences, literature and history, and most of them are old. Hu Weiyong's collection of books is more about history and geography and some recent best-sellers.

On Hu Weiyong's desk is a book on the weaknesses of human nature and a book on the advantages of human nature.

See. Lu Shanmin looked at these two books and asked, "Do you want to read them?"

Lu Shanmin shook his head, "I'm afraid I can't understand such a profound book. I still have some books that I haven't finished yet." .

Hu Weiyong picked up the two books and smiled helplessly, "Actually, I am just a high school graduate, but I love reading, or I admire the style of scholars, so I started to study. , Over the years, I have gradually regarded myself as a scholar."

As he spoke, he clapped the two books in his hands and said, "Not long ago, a distant relative came to my house as a guest. He is a professor. I brought him After being brought into this study, what do you think he said?"

Lu Shanmin shook his head.

Hu Weiyong smiled bitterly, "He pointed at the two books in my hand. He said that real scholars would not read such a book at all."

Lu Shanmin frowned and looked at Hu Weiyong in surprise, "There is another saying"

Hu Weiyong casually put the two The book was thrown into the trash can.

Lu Shanmin looked at Hu Weiyong in confusion, "Why is this?"

Hu Weiyong smiled, "I have wanted to be a scholar all my life, but in the end it is just a joke. It's like Wang Dahu sharpened his head and wanted to be a scholar in the East China Sea. People are like a joke, I don’t know what a scholar is, just like Wang Dahu doesn’t know what a Donghai person is.”

Lu Shanmin looked at Hu Weiyong blankly, but his words resonated with him. In fact, he didn't know what a scholar was and what a Donghai person was. But the difference is that he didn't think about it at all, he just did what he needed to do step by step.

"Mountain people, I grew up in the East China Sea. Although I am still far away from the real upper class people, I have seen a lot of all kinds of religions, especially outsiders like you. You don't want to I feel that there are few people like Wang Dahu, but in fact there are many, but he is just more courageous. They have low self-esteem and are arrogant at the same time. They are dissatisfied and feel that society is unfair to them. They are obsessed with getting ahead and even use any means to get ahead, but most people end up miserable. . On the contrary, I have rarely seen an outsider like you. You are different from others. I am really curious about where you will go in the future."

You are different from others. Lu Shanmin has heard this sentence said by many people, and now there is another Hu Weiyong. However, Lu Shanmin still didn't realize that he was any different from the others.

In Mazui Village, the Lu family is originally an outsider. There is no relative within a hundred miles. The only two closest neighbors are Xiao Nizi and Da Heitou. Naturally, there is no such thing as New Year greetings. Lu Shanmin had never thought about this issue at all, but Zuoqiu said that the city was different from the mountains. People in the mountains lived close to each other, but even if they didn't interact with each other for a lifetime, it wouldn't have much impact. Although people in the city live far away, they will be unable to move even if they lose their etiquette.

Hu Weiyong’s home is not as big or luxurious as Lu Shanmin imagined. It is an ordinary three-bedroom apartment with simple and elegant decoration. Judging from the color of the floor tiles, it is estimated that it is quite old.

Hu Weiyong’s wife is not as dressed in gold and silver as she imagined. She wears no makeup and wears simple clothes. She is an extremely ordinary middle-aged woman. But she is very enthusiastic, just like the aunt in the mountains. Seeing Lu Shanmin coming, he quickly picked up his slippers with a smile on his face, took the things from Lu Shanmin's hand, and said with a smile, "Young man, just come here, take whatever you want." Her smile was genuine, not a polite polite word.

Hu Weiyong walked out of the kitchen with an apron tied around his waist and a handful of green onions in his hand. Lu Shanmin did not recognize him at first.

Probably because his son woke up, Hu Weiyong's energy improved a lot, and his face regained its former glory, but his white hair did not return.

"Here comes the mountain man. Please sit down for a while and I will cook you some of my specialty dishes later."

Lu Shanmin smiled and nodded, "Mr. Hu, I'm sorry to trouble you."

Hu Weiyong’s wife glared at Hu Weiyong, smiled and said to Lu Shanmin, “What are you doing, Mr. Hu?Just call me uncle."

Hu Weiyong quickly agreed, "Yes, it's more friendly to call me uncle."

Hu Weiyong's wife waved her hand to Hu Weiyong, "Go, go, there's something in the pot The water is boiling."

"Oops, I almost forgot." Hu Weiyong quickly turned around and ran into the kitchen.

Lu Shanmin looked at all this stupidly, feeling a little restless. Come on, the ruthless man who is majestic and resourceful outside and can drive Wang Dahu to death is actually a kind housekeeper at home.

Hu Weiyong’s wife put the washed and cut fruits on the coffee table. ,

"You're welcome, mountain people."

"Thank you, Auntie."

Hu Weiyong's wife smiled kindly, "I just said you're welcome." I heard Mr. Hu often mention you and say you are a very good young man." Then a touch of sadness flashed across his face, "If Xiao Ming was half as sensible as you, he wouldn't be like this."

Lu Shanmin said comfortingly, "Auntie, don't worry, Xiao Ming is still young. When I was his age, I was still a villager in the mountains who only knew how to chase wild roe deer."

Hu Weiyong's wife sighed with a smile on her face. It was full of heartbreaking sorrow, "I'm still young, almost twenty years old, just one year younger than you. I don't read well, so I just go out and mess around with people in society all day long." ”

Then he said to Lu Shanmin with a pleading look, “He has just been discharged from the hospital. The doctor said he can’t blow air yet, so he stayed in the bedroom and didn’t let him come out. After he recovers, I’ll tell him to get closer to you.” Get close to him, and help aunt educate him well when the time comes."

Lu Shanmin has neither a father nor a mother since he was a child. He doesn't know what father's love is, let alone what mother's love is. Hu Weiyong's wife's seemingly simple words , but it touched his blank heart. If his mother were still here, she would be so gentle.

Lu Shanmin smiled movingly, "If uncle and aunt could trust me, At that time, I could have more contact with Xiao Ming and learn from each other."

Hu Weiyong's wife patted Lu Shanmin on the shoulder with a smile on her face, "What a sensible child, and he also knows how to be humble."

Looking at the table full of dishes, Lu Shanmin was once again shocked. Even though he hadn’t started eating yet, just by looking at the appearance and smell, he knew it was definitely not inferior to the chef in the restaurant. It was completely unimaginable for him to call himself a scholar in a shopping mall. Hu Weiyong, who is cruel and ruthless, can actually have such cooking skills.

Hu Weiyong’s wife brought Hu Ming’s meal into the bedroom, and the three of them gathered around a simple dining table.

"Mountain people, eat quickly, you're welcome." Hu Weiyong's wife said with a smile.

Hu Weiyong poured two glasses of wine and said with a smile, "Unexpectedly, I am actually a good family man."

Lu Shanmin really didn't expect, "Mr. Hu really opened my eyes."

Hu Weiyong quickly waved his hand, "Uncle Hu"

"Hu, uncle, uncle".

"Hey, that's right. Men, no matter how big an official they are outside, or how decent a wealthy businessman they are, they will play the role of husband and father when they return home."

Lu Shanmin nodded in agreement, "Uncle Hu is right."

Hu Weiyong’s wife smiled proudly and said, “This is not what he said. I am the original author.”

Hu Weiyong smiled and nodded, "Yes, yes, this sentence is your aunt's original creation. She has been telling me about it all these years and she has been nagging me in front of me a lot."

Hu Weiyong's wife glared at Hu Weiyong and said, "You have to thank me, otherwise look at the fate of Gao Junfeng and Li Chuan, they will be almost like beggars."

Hu Weiyong nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, it's all because of my wife's good education."

Looking at the couple, who were already an old couple, flirting and flirting, Lu Shanmin grinned and giggled.

"Come on, let me introduce my masterpiece to you first." Hu Weiyong proudly raised his chopsticks and pointed at a table of dishes.

Hu Weiyong's wife smiled and glanced at Hu Weiyong, "I just love playing the pistol."

Hu Weiyong pointed to the dishes on the table, "This is Guansansi. It is the best of Donghai cuisine. Although it is inconspicuous, it takes only a few years to make it. First of all, the knife skills To be better, the slices should not exceed three millimeters, and the elevation should not exceed two millimeters. The selection of ingredients is even more particular. The pork should be at the tip of the buttocks, the chicken can only be the chicken breast, and the bamboo shoots can only be winter bamboo shoots, and the shells should be removed until there is no shell. Go ahead, the freshest bamboo shoots are left. It’s best to use Jinhua ham.” He gave Lu Shanmin a chopstick and said, “Try it.”

Lu Shanmin put it in his mouth and savored it for a moment. Pleasantly salty, fragrant and delicious.”

"Hahahaha", Hu Weiyong laughed in a rare way, "knowledgeable".

As he spoke, he prepared to introduce other dishes to Lu Shanmin. Hu Weiyong's wife hurriedly interrupted, "It's enough to just squeak, and I won't let anyone eat."

Every time he came into contact with Hu Weiyong in the past, Lu Shanmin tensed up, because there might be something behind every word he said, and every subtle expression might imply a deeper meaning. But today, Hu Weiyong and his wife were so natural and easy-going, and the atmosphere was so harmonious. This meal made him feel particularly relaxed. I thought about various scenarios before coming here, but I never thought it would be such a relaxing meal.

I have to say that Hu Weiyong’s cooking skills are very good. Except for the steak meal he and Zeng Yaqian had at a Western restaurant last time, Hu Weiyong’s cooking is the most delicious food Lu Shanmin has ever eaten in his life.

After dinner and wine, Hu Weiyong’s wife started clearing the table. Lu Shanmin wanted to help, but Hu Weiyong said with a smile, “Your aunt and I will work together, so don’t take away her work.” .

Hu Weiyong's wife also smiled and said, "You two go to the study to chat, I will leave this place to you."

Hu Weiyong’s study room is not big, but one wall is full of bookshelves, and the books on the shelves are neatly packedQi, although not as many as those in the old professor’s family, still looked very shocked. His book collection is different from that of the old professor. The old professor’s books include astronomy, geography, social sciences, literature and history, and most of them are old. Hu Weiyong's book collection consists more of historical geography and some recent best-sellers.

On Hu Weiyong's desk is a book on the weaknesses of human nature and a book on the advantages of human nature.

Seeing Lu Shanmin looking at these two books, he asked, "Do you want to read them?"

Lu Shanmin shook his head, "I'm afraid I can't understand such a profound book. I still have some books on hand that I haven't finished yet."

Hu Weiyong picked up the two books and smiled helplessly, "Actually, I am just a high school graduate, but I love reading, or I admire the style of scholars, so I started to study. Over the years, I have gradually regarded myself as a scholar."

As he spoke, he patted the two books in his hands and said, "Not long ago, a distant relative came to my house as a guest. He is a professor. I brought him into this study. What do you think he said?"< /p>

Lu Shanmin shook his head.

Hu Weiyong smiled bitterly, "He pointed at the two books in my hand and said that real scholars would never read such books."

Lu Shanmin frowned and looked at Hu Weiyong in surprise, "There is another statement."

Hu Weiyong threw the two books into the trash can.

Lu Shanmin looked at Hu Weiyong in confusion, "Why is this?"

Hu Weiyong smiled, "I want to be a scholar all my life, but in the end it is just a joke, it's like Wang Dahu sharpening his skills It’s a joke to think of myself as a Donghai person. I don’t know what a scholar is, just like Wang Dahu doesn’t know what a Donghai person is.”

Lu Shanmin looked at Hu Weiyong blankly, but his words resonated with him. In fact, he didn't know what a scholar was and what a Donghai person was. But the difference is that he didn't think about it at all, he just did what he needed to do step by step.

"Mountain people, I grew up in the East China Sea. Although I am still far away from the real upper class people, I have seen a lot of all kinds of religions, especially outsiders like you. You don't want to I feel that there are few people like Wang Dahu, but in fact there are many, but he is just more courageous. They have low self-esteem and are arrogant at the same time. They are dissatisfied and feel that society is unfair to them. They are obsessed with getting ahead and even use any means to get ahead, but most people end up miserable. . On the contrary, I have rarely seen an outsider like you. You are different from others. I am really curious about where you will go in the future."

You are different from others. Lu Shanmin has heard this sentence said by many people, and now there is another Hu Weiyong. However, Lu Shanmin still didn't realize that he was any different from the others.