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Chapter 1617 Jenny Family

It can be seen that Jenny's grandmother also had a good first impression of Chen Feng.

Jenny was even more happy when she heard her grandma's words. She immediately smiled and immediately chattered to her grandma about her acquaintance with Chen Feng.

After hearing her, grandma was surprised and sighed: "You are really destined to meet you twice unexpectedly. What's even more rare is that you have a good impression of each other when you first meet, and it's natural to meet each other when you meet each other for the second time. I support your love very much, and hope you will finally get married in the future."

Grandma used Minpu to speak, but it was obviously more standard than Jenny, and she didn't have that many accent, so Chen Feng could hear it clearly.

"Thanks."

Chen Feng expressed his gratitude politely.

Jenny was also very happy and said without any guilt: "We two will definitely last for a long time, grandma, don't worry."

"That's good."

Grandma nodded happily, and then asked Chen Feng to sit on the sofa in the living room and pour tea for him.

She sat down and started chatting with Chen Feng. Instead of asking Chen Feng for detailed background, she talked about family matters. She naturally asked Chen Feng some information, but did not make Chen Feng feel dissatisfied at all.

Because grandma's speech is very skillful, it even makes people feel like she is in the spring breeze. Some words are very skillful and show her profound cultural heritage.

For example, she talked about Licheng, her hometown in Fujian Province, and quoted some poems. Chen Feng had never heard of it before and didn't understand it very much. Anyway, she just didn't understand it. In addition, she of course also talked about some historical allusions about Chen Feng's hometown Lu City. She also said happily that her second uncle, also her father's younger brother, went to work in Lu City about 70 years ago and was a civil servant. Then her second uncle's family moved to Lu City.

Not long after that, she was taken to Xiangjiang by her parents and lived in Hong Kong. Two years later, she immigrated to San Francisco. Due to the changes of times, her family lost contact with her second uncle's family.

It was not until thirty years ago that her family had contacted her second uncle again. Her parents were still alive at the time. Her father and her brother went to the country to find relatives and visited her second uncle's family who lived in Lu City.

Her second uncle was retired in Luo'an City, under Lu City, at that time, and Chen Feng's hometown, L'nan County, was next to Luo'an City, not far away.

Grandma Jenny did not go with her father and brother at that time, but a few years later, her second uncle passed away, so she went to the funeral with her family. That time she stayed in Luo'an City for almost a week. After the funeral of her second uncle, she still stayed at several cousins ​​to visit several attractions in Lu City.

In order to show that what she said was true, she also went to the attic to find out the old photo album and found the photos she took at several attractions in Lu City. It took only ten minutes before and after.

It can be seen that the old woman has a really good memory. She can quickly find photos from more than 20 years ago.

Chen Feng looked at a few photos and found that they were indeed several famous attractions in Lu City. Although more than 20 years have passed, they are still very different. As long as locals can easily recognize where they took them.

After watching it, Chen Feng nodded solemnly and said, "These are indeed several attractions taken by Lu City. To put it this way, my grandma and I are destined to be together. You went to Lu City more than 20 years ago."

"It's a pity that I was still in a hurry at that time and didn't travel to your hometown Linnan." Grandma Jenny said with some regret.

Linnan was not a tourist city more than 20 years ago, and there were no famous attractions far and wide. The city's economic strength was the most important, even now.

It was normal for Grandma Jenny to not travel to Linnan at that time.

Chen Feng thought so, but he pointed seriously at a photo on the album and said, "Actually, my hometown in the countryside is only more than five kilometers away from the place on your photo. My home is actually at the border between two counties (cities), very close."

Jenny's grandmother and granddaughter both looked at the photo of Chen Feng's finger in surprise.

"This is on the bank of the river, the Bund in the Luoan River. I remember that the Bund was only built in a section and it has not been completely completed. I don't know what it was like after it was built."

"Yes, this is the Bund of Luoan River. It was built in the form of the Bund of the Magic City. It was very well built. Anyway, it has been almost thirty years now, and there are no quality problems. Moreover, it has been expanding over the years and extending along both sides of the river bank. It is now almost three kilometers long.

The planning is very good. I personally feel that compared to the Bund of the Magic City, in addition to the fewer people, the buildings on both sides of the Taiwan Strait also lack some historical heritage and fashion sense. It is very good to go for a walk during holidays and even ride a bicycle.

It feels more comfortable and freer than the Bund of the Magic City, and the air is better. The Bund of the Magic City, will not let you ride a bicycle now. It is crowded with people and it is difficult to walk during holidays, so the locals will not be stupid enough to squeeze in."

Grandma Jenny smiled and nodded, "So, you are very familiar with both places."

Chen Feng said: "The Bund in Luo'an is very close to my hometown. When I was young, I rode my bike to visit every winter and summer vacation. I rode my bike directly onto the embankment above, paved with ceramic tiles, and it was very comfortable to ride on it. There were not many people on the three-kilometer road. It was blowing the river breeze, and it was free to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the straits. It was so cool."

Jenny said with some envy and longing, "After you say that, I want to ride a bike on it."

Chen Feng smiled and said, "I will take you on a ride with you if you have the chance."

Jenny immediately said, "Then it's decided. If you have the chance, you must take me to your hometown and then take me to the Bund to ride together."

Grandma Jenny had different opinions and feelings and said, "I have been to the Bund of the Magic City more than ten years ago, and there are indeed too many people. However, I like it very much. I also took a lot of photos at that time. The scenery on both sides of the straits was really beautiful at night."

Chen Feng did not refute, but nodded instead: "Everyone has different feelings. I don't like too busy places, especially when traveling, if there are crowds, I hate it. I would rather go to unfamous attractions with few people."

Grandma Jenny smiled and nodded, "It's true. When I get old, I like to be lively. Especially for us, who have been abroad for a long time, it's too deserted here. It's only lively in Chinatown. But most of the time, I can only stay at home to read books and grow flowers. So, a few years ago, I would rather go back to my hometown to retire, but unfortunately, things change and people in my hometown have all passed away, even if I can't have a home."

Jenny felt the Luo Mo in her grandmother's tone and quickly comforted her: "Sister, when I have time in a while, I will take you to your hometown to play."

Grandma Jenny looked at her with relief and shook her head and said, "My parents are here, and there is still a place for life. When parents go, life is only back. Even if I go to my hometown to find my roots, it doesn't make any sense. This place of peace of mind is my hometown. I have you family members now, and I have lived here for decades. I have gotten used to it and grow old, so I don't want to move anymore."

Jenny's Chinese studies are average, and of course she doesn't understand what grandma said, but she still felt the sadness in her tone. She immediately reached out and held grandma's hand, and comforted her: "Ah, you are not old at all now. As long as you control your illness well and actively cooperate with the treatment, there will be no problem at all."

Grandma Jenny smiled and said, "I am almost eighty years old, why aren't I still old? You can't become an old fairy even if you don't grow old?"

Jenny also smiled and said, "In my eyes, you will never grow old, and you will still be that beautiful, elegant and dignified old woman."

Grandma Jenny was so happy that she said that she laughed.

After reading the photos and chatting for a while, Jenny remembered her grandfather and asked, "Where are grandpas? Have you gone to Chinatown again?"

They are very close to Chinatown, and they only take a few minutes to walk, just two streets away.

"Yes, his friends are all there, so if you have nothing to do, go there to have tea, play opera, brag and play poker."

Grandma Jenny curled her lips a little femininely, looking disgusted.

Jenny immediately agreed, "That's right, I don't spend more time with you at home, I know I'll go out and spend all day long. Grandma, you really lost a lot when you married him."

Grandma Jenny smiled again, and then defended Grandpa Jenny: "Your grandpa is a person who can't stay at home. If he keeps trapping him at home, he will definitely be crazy. The main reason is that I personally don't like to wander around Chinatown, which is too complicated and I don't like it either. Otherwise, I can go with him every day."

When Jenny heard this, she explained to Chen Feng: "My grandma is from a famous family. Her grandfather passed the Jinshi, and her grandfather passed the scholar. Later, she was a big businessman in Licheng at that time and engaged in overseas trade. Her father, my great-grandfather, also studied in Melika. Otherwise, he would not have the perseverance or access to immigrate here."

After hearing what she said, Chen Feng sorted out the immigration timeline of her grandma's house and immediately understood.

It’s also thanks to her great-grandfather (grandma’s grandfather) being decisive back then, otherwise she might not have been as good as Jenny now.

Therefore, Chen Feng sincerely praised: "Your great-grandfather is indeed a very amazing person. In that era, it was difficult to immigrate, and he did it, otherwise you might not have been there."

Chen Feng's words made both Jenny grandma and Jenny very happy.

Jenny continued, "My grandma is also very good. She had the opportunity to attend the University of California back then, but she wanted to graduate early and work early, and wanted to be closer to her home. She attended San Francisco State University and became a teacher after graduation, and she worked for decades."

When Chen Feng heard this, he looked awe-inspiring and said, "Grandma, you are so awesome. You should be here in your teenage years. It's amazing to be admitted to the University of California in just a few years."

Grandma Jenny smiled and waved her hand, "When I was very young in China, my father taught me English. When I was ten years old, I went to Xiangjiang and taught all English. I studied for two years. I went to San Francisco at the age of 12 and went to the college entrance examination at the age of 18. During this period, I spent six years studying hard. It was normal to get into college. In comparison, the college entrance examination in China is difficult, especially when I went to the top universities in China, and the admission rate was very low."

Chen Feng smiled and said, "This is relatively speaking. In fact, it is of course very difficult for ordinary candidates to go to those top universities in China, but it is not difficult for some candidates. For example, college entrance examination immigration and various additional points, many candidates can add 50 or 60 points, as well as various types of candidates without examination and regular training, or take overseas Chinese and foreign students, it is easy to go to these top universities to study."

After hearing what he said, Grandma Jenny thought for a while, she showed a look of silence, shook her head, and said nothing.

Chen Feng changed the subject and asked, "Why did you give up on enrolling at the University of California?"

Grandma Jenny said naturally: "My brother had just gotten married and had a child. My sister-in-law had no job and my mother had no job either. Several people in the family lived in the same house. The relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was tense, and there were frictions from time to time. My brother had just worked not long ago and didn't have much money. My father was not in good health at that time, so he took sick leave from time to time and didn't make much money. The tuition for college here is very expensive, and the family couldn't support me too much, so he could only finish his studies early and work early to make money."

After hearing what she said, Chen Feng was indeed similar to what he thought.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that it was really a cycle of history.

Back then, Jenny's grandmother also worked early to support her family, and so did Jenny. She also graduated early to support her family, and even paid for her to help her treat her grandmother.

However, relatively speaking, Jenny is actually better than her grandma because she earns more money than her grandma.

Her grandmother's salary as a teacher back then was definitely not as good as that of Jenny, who is now an auditor.

"Ah my dear."

Of course, Jenny knew her grandmother’s hard work back then, so she immediately went over and hugged her grandmother and gave her comfort.

When my grandmother and granddaughter were feeling warm, the door sounded, and then an old man with only a few white hairs on his head came in.

The old man was energetic, with a round face, smiling face, and a bright red brocade Tang suit, a bit festive. He was at least 1.8 meters tall, with a beer belly, holding a string of wooden beads in his hand, walking without any hurry or slowness, and he looked very leisurely.

"Anan, you're back."

Needless to say, this old man is Jenny's grandfather.

To be honest, although this round-faced old man looks kind, he can only be said to be kind and not handsome. Especially in terms of temperament, this old man is an ordinary retired worker and does not have the bookish aura of Grandma Jenny.

To put it simply, Grandpa Jenny feels that he is really not worthy of Grandma Jenny.

I really don’t know how Grandpa Jenny chased Grandma Jenny back then? Jenny’s grandpa shouldn’t have much money back then. Besides, Grandpa Jenny would definitely not marry him because of money.

"Grandpa, have you changed into this big red robe now?" Jenny frowned at her grandfather's outfit, resisted the urge to complain.

Grandpa Jenny immediately corrected: "This is not Dahongpao, it is a very authentic Tang suit. Don't you know? I specially made it for Lao Liu to hand-sew it. Look, it's more festive and energetic to wear."

Speaking of this, he also opened his hands and walked around in front of the three of them to show them to everyone.

After that, he looked like he had just seen Chen Feng, and suddenly frowned and asked, "Who are you?"
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