Chapter 59: Children of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

"Jun Cheng, are you back in the city?"

When Li Changhe saw the childhood friend in his original body's memory, he felt a sense of familiarity.

The two of them were really close back then. Together they led a group of guys and gained some fame in Haidian.

In other words, the two of them were too young, and before they had the chance to make a name for themselves in the huge capital city, they were swept away by the tide of the times and relocated to the countryside.

"I'm back here to celebrate the holidays. By the way, I received your letter earlier and was planning to visit you in the next two days."

Shen Juncheng came up to Li Changhe, gave him a big hug, and then spoke eagerly.

In those days, educated youth were allowed to return to the city to celebrate the Spring Festival, provided that there were still people at home.

"This is?"

Looking at the beautiful Zhu Lin beside Li Changhe, Shen Juncheng asked Li Changhe in surprise.

"My girlfriend, Zhu Lin."

"Linlin, this is my childhood friend Shen Juncheng, he's also from our district."

Li Changhe introduced them to the two people generously.

"Is their family also from the Industrial College?"

Zhu Lin asked in surprise at this time. She subconsciously thought that Li Changhe’s childhood friend was from the same family compound.

"That's not it. They are from the Chinese Academy of Sciences."

"By the way, Jun Cheng, are my uncle and aunt home?"

Li Changhe asked Shen Juncheng at this time.

Shen Yuxiu and Shen Juncheng's families are considered relatives. Although they are quite distant, they are still distant relatives. This is also the reason why Li Changhe and Shen Juncheng got together when they were young. They are related.

Shen Juncheng nodded: "I came back in November and sent me a telegram, so I came back to celebrate the New Year this year."

"A few days ago, my dad knew that my aunt and uncle had returned, and he said he would find time to go over there."

"I brought Qingyu here to buy something. Just now, I saw your back and it looked like you."

"Qingyu, remember, you are the youngest in our family!"

Shen Juncheng pulled a girl next to him over and introduced her to Li Changhe.

Li Changhe looked at the skinny girl and recognized that this was the little girl from that year.

Shen Qingyu is five or six years younger than Li Changhe, and Li Changhe is not very familiar with her. After all, when Li Changhe was fifteen or sixteen years old, she was still a tiny kid.

Later, Li Changhe and Shen Juncheng went to the countryside, and Shen Qingyu, who was so young, went there with his parents.

"Brother Changhe, Sister Zhulin"

Shen Qingyu shouted to Li Changhe and Zhu Lin honestly. It can be seen that this little girl is very introverted.

In fact, thinking about his experiences over the years, Li Changhe could also imagine that children with such experiences would either be aggressive or introverted.

"Qingyu is already so heavy."

"Let's go, Juncheng, let's find a place to eat and chat slowly."

No. 58 Wangfujing Street, an old courtyard house.

"Cuihua Building?"

Shen Juncheng looked at the big words on the plaque at the door and was a little shocked.

This is Cuihualou, one of the Eight Great Buildings, and one of the most famous restaurants in old Beijing.

"Let's go, let's try Shandong cuisine today"

Cuihua Building originated from Dongxing Building, one of the Eight Buildings. Later, it was said that the people in Dongxing Building set up Cuihua Building and kicked Dongxing Building out of the Eight Buildings.

Li Changhe has no interest in Badalou, he just simply likes to eat Shandong cuisine.

Or to be more precise, he grew up eating Shandong cuisine in his previous life.

Of course, there are many Shandong cuisines, some of which are so high-end that Li Changhe has only tasted them in this life.

In the past few years, you had to make a reservation to dine at Cuihualou, but starting last year, this rule has been abolished.

However, these days, not many people come to eat at Cuihualou. No meal tickets are required here, so the prices of dishes are naturally high.

"Changhe, are we really going to eat here?"

Shen Juncheng was not shy with Li Changhe, but having a meal at Cuihualou was a bit too high-end.

"Of course. I'll welcome you back and give you some good food to nourish yourself."

Looking at Shen Juncheng's thin appearance, you can tell that he must have not been making enough money in the past few years.

"I want some sea cucumber with scallions, and some chicken slices with lotus leaves"

Li Changhe was ordering dishes skillfully when his arm was pulled.

It was Shen Juncheng who pulled him. "What's wrong?"

Li Changhe thought he was advising him to order fewer, but unexpectedly Shen Juncheng spoke in a low voice.

"Changhe, would you like to order the Nine-Turn Large Intestine?"

Li Changhe was a little surprised when he heard Shen Juncheng's words: "You want to eat Jiuzhuan Large Intestine?"

"That's a Shandong specialty. Order some and let me try it!"

Anyway, Li Changhe brought him in, so Shen Juncheng wouldn't be polite to him.

People like them, who grew up together, never show false politeness.

"Okay, then let's have another nine-turn large intestine, a fried meatball, stir-fried chicken cubes, and a stewed mullet egg soup."

"For the main course, let's have two servings of Four Joy Dumplings."

Li Changhe ordered all the old signature dishes of Cuihualou, and they tasted very good, except for the nine-turn large intestine.

He had never eaten Nine-Turn Large Intestine, mainly because the "original flavor" of it in his previous life made him unable to look at this dish directly.

The last time Zhang Shiqi came he also ordered this, but Li Changhe couldn’t eat a single bite.

For four people, there were five dishes and a soup, but that's not considered excessive these days.

Because most people these days eat less oil and water and can eat a lot, especially people like Shen Juncheng, who have a big appetite.

As expected, as soon as the food was served, Shen Juncheng didn't hesitate to eat it with big mouthfuls, and did not forget to put some food into his younger sister Shen Qingyu's bowl.

After all, he lived in the countryside and only ate meat during festivals, and he only got a little bit each time.

After showing off anxiously for a while, Shen Juncheng sat there comfortably and said with emotion.

"I haven't had such a delicious meal in many years."

On the other hand, Shen Qingyu, who was standing next to her, was also eating, but she chewed her food slowly and was not as untidy as her brother.

"Jun Cheng, have you taken the college entrance examination?"

Li Changhe asked Shen Juncheng at this time, but he actually knew that it was useless to ask.

As expected, Shen Juncheng shook his head: "Participating is a sham. Our team leader didn't even sign us up."

"We, the educated youth, had a mediocre relationship with the villagers, and that old man was just fooling us."

"But then again, if you ask me to take the exam now, I won't stand a chance. I didn't study hard when we were in school, and I've forgotten everything since then."

Shen Juncheng said nonchalantly.

Although he and Li Changhe had access to education before they went there, few students studied seriously. At that time, fighting and street hustling were the mainstream.

If Li Changhe's soul had not been replaced by a new person, he probably would not have passed the exam.

"So you weren't married in the country?"

Li Changhe asked in a low voice again at this time.

"Of course not, but I'm in the countryside. Hehe"

Shen Juncheng didn't say too much, he just smiled and gave Li Changhe a look that showed he understood.

Li Changhe guessed that this guy might have a lover down there.

But it's true, this guy has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a good physique. In this era, he is considered handsome.

"In short, it's better if you're not married. I heard before that the higher-ups seem to be studying the policy for educated youth returning to the city. Married people are the most difficult to deal with, while unmarried people are easier to deal with."

Li Changhe said to Shen Juncheng in a low voice.

"Really?"

When Shen Juncheng heard Li Changhe's words, his eyes lit up.

"Changhe, don't lie to me, my mother is considering retiring and letting me take over!"

Nowadays, many educated youth returned to the city to take over their parents' jobs. For this reason, many people in important positions retired early so that their children could return to the city.

"No, let my aunt keep her job. I estimate that this matter will be resolved by the end of the year at the latest."

"Just hold on, and you can come back openly when the time comes."

Li Changhe said to Shen Juncheng seriously.

"Actually, even if you don't tell me, I don't plan to come back for the time being."

Shen Juncheng sighed and said helplessly at this time.

"If I come back now, according to the policy, Qingyu will have to continue to go to the countryside. She has just returned to the city for a few days, and she has to change her household registration to a rural household. This is nonsense!"

Shen Juncheng angrily explained to Li Changhe, and Li Changhe finally understood the reason.

　Thanks to Maxim, Xiaomianqiu, Fantasy and Jin Ge for the rewards. I bow my head in gratitude!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)