Chapter 49: Hanging Myself on the Xiaoli Tree

“Xiaoli, the meal is almost ready. When will Uncle Su arrive?” Tang Feng asked as he sat down next to her.

“He said he would come over after he’s finished. Should I give him a call and ask?” Su Xiaoli suggested as she took out her phone.

“No need,” Tang Feng waved his hand and said, “If he’s busy, your call would inevitably disturb him. We can wait a bit longer; it’s no big deal.”

Just as he finished speaking, someone knocked on the door.

Tang Feng’s mother rushed to open the door.

“Big sister, I’m so sorry! There was something urgent at the company, and I’m late!” Su Gang said as he walked in, handing over the things he was carrying.

“You’re not late! Feng hasn’t finished cooking yet.” Tang Feng’s mother welcomed him to sit down at the dining table.

Tang Feng greeted Su Gang, then went to the kitchen.

Soon, the dining table was filled with dishes that were fragrant and appealing.

Tang Long had already filled the wine cups in front of Su Gang and the others.

Everyone began to eat and chat.

“Big brother, when I passed by the supermarket earlier, I noticed it had changed owners. What’s going on?” Su Gang asked, picking up a peanut with his chopsticks and throwing it into his mouth.

“We’ve transferred the supermarket. We’re opening a restaurant in a few days,” Tang Long answered.

“You guys move fast! Let me know when the restaurant opens, and I’ll come to support!” Su Gang offered proactively.

“Of course. If you need to book a table, just give me a call! I’ll reserve it for you!” Tang Long said, very pleased.

“Sure! I often entertain clients for meals, so I can arrange to have them at your restaurant,” Su Gang agreed readily.

“Little Feng, why aren’t you participating in competitions?” Tang Feng’s mother suddenly asked.

“Ah?” Tang Feng was clearly stunned by the question.

When he was reborn, all sorts of competitions had already ended.

Even if he wanted to participate, it was impossible.

Of course, he couldn’t tell the truth.

“Yeah! Little Feng, your academic performance is so good, why not participate in a competition? With your ability, you could definitely win a prize!” Su Gang was also surprised.

“I wanted to take the college entrance exam, that’s all! I feel that a life without having experienced the college entrance exam after three years of hard study is incomplete,” Tang Feng fabricated a reason.

“I see,” Su Gang and the others nodded thoughtfully.

The meal lasted for three hours.

Tang Long and Su Gang drank quite a bit.

“Big brother, from now on, we’re family! If you need anything, just give me a call. As long as I can do it, I absolutely won’t hesitate!” Su Gang made a solemn promise, holding his wine cup.

“That’s for sure! Xiaoli, if little Feng bullies you, just tell me, and I’ll take care of him!” Tang Long said.

“Dad, look at what you’re saying! How could I possibly bully Xiaoli! It’s more likely the other way around!” Tang Feng shrugged, looking somewhat helpless.

Su Xiaoli looked at him with a smile as bright as flowers.

“Big brother, it’s getting late, let’s call it a day. We’ll gather again another time.” Su Gang finished speaking, tilted his head back, and drank all the wine in his cup!

“Alright!” Tang Long didn’t hesitate either, and drank up as well!

Su Gang said goodbye and left with Su Xiaoli.

The Tang family of three escorted them to the gate of the community.

Tang Feng hailed a taxi.

After the taxi disappeared from sight, they turned around and went back home.

“Little Feng, get along well with Xiaoli! Don’t let her down!” Tang Long earnestly advised his son.

“I know!” Tang Feng nodded and said, “I will definitely treat her well.”

“Little Feng, you know, we’ve known your Uncle Su for many years. If you wrong Xiaoli, our families’ friendship might just end there,” Tang Feng’s mother also reminded her son.

“Don’t worry! I’m already prepared to hang myself on the Xiaoli tree in this life!” Tang Feng’s expression suddenly became serious.

He was speaking from his heart!

Before his rebirth, even when he was lying on the hospital bed, unable to feel his body, Su Xiaoli had always been by his side!

This affection, even if he were to be smashed to pieces, he still couldn’t repay it!

“Little Feng, you’re still young, don’t speak so absolutely! Once you go to the capital, you will definitely meet many outstanding girls! Once your heart flutters, you might just forget what you said today,” Tang Long looked at his son, his face full of profound meaning.

“I won’t,” Tang Feng shook his head and said, “I will take responsibility for my words.”

Seeing his son’s determined attitude, Tang Long said no more.

Upon returning home, Tang Feng cleaned up the dining table.

Then he went back to his bedroom.

After a while, he received a text message from Su Xiaoli.

The two of them chatted for a long time.

He wished time could stop.

That way, he could continue chatting with Su Xiaoli.

He didn’t even know when he fell asleep.

Quickly, a night passed.

When he woke up, it was already broad daylight.

He smelled the aroma coming from the kitchen.

He stretched, put on his clothes, and walked out of the bedroom.

Breakfast was ready.

He greeted his parents, then went to the bathroom to wash up, and sat down at the dining table.

He took a sip of porridge and asked, “Mom, when are we going to grandma’s house?”

“No rush! Your uncle just called, saying their family has already boarded the long-distance bus. We’ll meet them at the bus station in a while,” his mother answered.

Tang Feng immediately pictured his uncle’s face in his mind.

It was somewhat vague.

But that wasn’t his fault.

After graduating from high school, his uncle had never found a suitable job.

With no other option, his grandfather spent three thousand yuan to buy his uncle a household registration in Daocheng District.

With this household registration, his uncle easily found a job at Daocheng District Bearing Factory.

Later, he married his aunt and had a daughter.

However, the factory’s performance was not good, and his uncle and his wife were laid off in 2000.

To make ends meet, his uncle started his own business, opening a company that sold forklifts of various brands.

Because his uncle’s family lived in Daocheng District, they hardly saw each other except during the holidays.

After finishing their meal, Tang Feng’s mother tidied everything up, and then the three of them headed to the bus station.

Before long, they arrived at their destination.

His uncle’s family also got off the long-distance bus.

After greeting each other.

They boarded the bus back to their hometown.

Throughout the journey, Tang Feng’s gaze remained outside the window.

He tried to evoke his memories of his hometown.

After all, for him, everything was so familiar yet so foreign.

After half an hour of bumping along, the bus stopped at the entrance of the village.

Tang Long and the others got off one after another and walked towards their home.

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